Okay ... if I am understanding you correctly, the establishment of a "uniate" church ( a term most reviled by the Eastern Catholic Churches but sanctioned by the Orthodox), would allow it to function with its own bishops, cardinals, etc. Is that correct? This would, like the Eastern Catholic Churches, also entail reviews and possible corrections to the present liturgy, in order to bring it into accord with the Magisterium. Is that correct? And, if so, where do those discussions now stand? What about the 'female' priests? Where do they fit into this model?
Correct, though there aren't cardinals in the Anglican hierarchy.
... entail reviews and possible corrections to the present liturgy, in order to bring it into accord with the Magisterium. Is that correct?
Yes, though I don't think there would be much correcting required. Each of the TAC member churches uses a liturgy that is derived from the Sarum (or Salisbury) rite that was widely used in England before the reformation. There would, I'm sure, be some modifications
where do those discussions now stand? What about the 'female' priests? Where do they fit into this model?
It would be premature to describe them as anything other than the term I used, exploratory discussions. I believe that Cardinal Ratzinger had been personally involved in the discussions prior to John Paul II's death. I do know that the discussions are continuing.
TAC churches reject the innovation of "female priests." They don't believe women can be priests. That is the main reason that the TAC is not part of the official Anglican Communion.