FCP 10.1.1 Updating Projects Stall on Import

Hi All - I've read a bunch of other threads, and can't find this particular issues happening elsewhere.
I have done a similar proces to others where I've stupidly clicked 'update all' before I realised what was happening...
I've tried using EM X with mixed results, and have managed to import half of my projects.
The other half, always fail to import... They just hang on update.
I've tried trashing prefs, clean folders, restarts, even removing project timelines from within projects, so there's only one timeline - and these projects always seem to hang. Just can't get them into FCP X 10.1.1
I'd appreciate any help! - This is driving me nuts.
Cheers,
Corey

Hi Al & Russ, Thanks for your help here.
The Events are stored on an internal drive, as we shoot with RED, it's not feasible to store everything on one drive. Having said that, the files have always been on this drive, and we've not had any issues under 10.0.9
I've attached some pics below to show you the drive setup, along with a sample a projects I'm trying to update (doing them one at a time as they need separate libraries) I also have the EMX open to show you that we're working with one project, and then finally the FCPX window that stalls at this point (for ever)
So Russ, when I have been able to import / update the files on 3 other curent projects, I have kept them (Saved to Old Files folder - you may be able to see it)
Hope this sheds some light - love to know why everyone else in the world dosn't have any problems except me.
Thanks guys - appreciate any help.
(Note: I have tried using EMX to open, and doing manually open and updates - with dumping prefs, restarts and trashing reguslarly)
Cheers guys.
Corey

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