I loved this thread. I loved this idea. In a sense, I've given up on it. In another sense, I hope to see it come to pass. In any case, I feel it wasn't a waste. Let me tell you why:
I think there are two primary successes to be had from this thread:
1) There is great interest in a collaborative project. Many people working together could surely get a great deal done. It could get done faster, and it could be more thorough and radical. I know that Adywan and others have some collaboration in their work, but I think this could be taken even further with marvelous potential.
2) Return of the Jedi is a good film (IMO) regardless of whatever silliness doesn't appeal to others. but together, through discussion and debate, we've created an interesting potential edit, with many other ideas floating around that could be utilized, even if they're not in the script drafts I put out. Many fascinating thoughts were stated. The people here are brilliant at coming up with ideas.
I appreciate all the work others put into it. I really did enjoy watching videos like Johannus's trailer and Ronster's concept film. I like the mockup pictures and aalenfae's Anakin force ghost ending. There is so much to love about this project, as much of a failure as it may seem in the end. I never wanted to lead this project anyway. I merely wanted to inspire others to do it. I have a few more thoughts regarding its future:
1) I am finishing the script, somewhat based on the last vote, but admittedly taking a few liberties and changes. Some things just don't work for me. All the details you guys needed has been included, including the last vote. I will upload my final script very soon, because I really am working on it, and not merely saying that I'll get around to it.
2) I will post that and several links into my signature. My signature will be around even after I've lost interest in this site. Hopefully some future editor will find my script, your videos and mockups, this thread full of so many ideas. Hopefully that editor will be inspired but what he sees, and will make many of our ideas come to life. I have my doubts that Adywan is interested in the direction we took with many of these ideas, but perhaps even he might get some inspiration out of it.
3) There are two fan films out there that have a lot of potential for us: SW:THX and Tydirium (too lazy to find trailers right now). THX appears to still be at least semi-active, and Tydirium's site indicated perhaps it is restarting work. If either of these is ever completed, they offer great footage that could be wonderful for our edit. I'm watching Daneditor's work on his unreleased ROTJ edit (he made an edit that he released on FE.org, but this one is more experimental). He uses various lower-quality clips from numerous sources, and to surprising effect. Just imagining how it could look with a better source from a completed fan film makes me excited. Hopefully these see the light of day, and then editors will have much more to work with.
At the end of the day, I still love this film, and hope to see a completed, wonderful edit. Who knows when that will be, but I believe something great can come of it. Thanks to everyone who worked on it with me. You were a good bunch.