Lord of the Rings - JB Hi Fi Exclusive

[LordCrumb]

In the latest JB Hi Fi NZ brochure, they have advertised an exclusive for each film. Each of the three films will include a DVD of special features (most likey a direct copy of the existing 2 Disc SE).

21st April release date for New Zealand.

Now im a little more interested in buying the theatrical releases.

[gettodamoofies]

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

In the latest JB Hi Fi NZ brochure, they have advertised an exclusive for each film. Each of the three films will include a DVD of special features (most likey a direct copy of the existing 2 Disc SE).

21st April release date for New Zealand.

Now im a little more interested in buying the theatrical releases.

One of the staff at my local JB also mentioned something along these lines too. I expect it will be the same DVD also. That seems to be fairly consistent with what was released in the US. I had asked about a price, but they weren't able to mention anything at this point in time. EzyDVD has them for $30 each, so it's possible they'll be in the $25-29 range.

Even with that extra disc in the deal I won't be buying these. The transfers just aren't the knockout they should be. I know that the actual production process resulted in some processed looks and soft images when needed, but from what I've seen of the transfers they are average in a number of spots where they shouldn't be. Combine this with a price point which will not exactly be a bargain and the lack of any new content or extended editions add I won't be buying. If in the future they drop in price I may consider it, but it'd have to be a really good deal.

In the mean time I will patiently wait for either the extended editions or a super-uber box set as once that comes out I simply can't see myself throwing down $ for another edition in the future.

My $32 Extended Edition Trilogy DVD set will just have to do until then.

If I see them in my local JB I will confirm the specs and the price (I imagine they'll be out on shelves Sunday or Monday at my store).

[Yautja]

I have the Extended editions on DVD but I really want to watch these films on Blu so im going to buy them regardless

[LordCrumb]

Does anyone here wonder if the Australian release of LOTR will have a different transfer? Its distributed by Roadshow.

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

Does anyone here wonder if the Australian release of LOTR will have a different transfer? Its distributed by Roadshow.

Same transfer.

[majestic1]

EzyDVD have had a 6-disc trilogy box set Bluray up for a while on August 5. http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/813861

Does anybody know if these will include special features? Or are the additional discs only digital copies?