Which version of Lord of the Rings will be released to BD first? - Blu-ray Forum

yojoeski · 05-22-2008, 01:01 AM

I've seen on another website that when these are released that it will be the theatrical versions only and not the extended version of the films. Does anyone know which version is due out?

To add to some discussion, I'm of the opinion these will get released in 2010 to coincide with the release of The Hobbit to theatres.

bigpapy · 05-22-2008, 01:06 AM

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

Marcusarilius · 05-22-2008, 01:09 AM

All I know for sure is that if the theatrical cuts are released first, I won't buy them. I'll stay with my un-cut Dee Vee Dees until the un-cut versions are released on BD.

yojoeski · 05-22-2008, 01:14 AM

Really, for those of us who have seen the extended versions, after seeing them, who could possibly want the theatrical versions?

Slackr89 · 05-22-2008, 01:16 AM

i sure wont buy a theatrical version of lotr.

BLU for Blue · 05-22-2008, 01:20 AM

Yes you all will. Stop BSing everyone. If LORD OF THE RINGS one of the top 3 wants of movie collections comes out you wont buy it because its not the extended version? Bull shit. You will all double dip and we all know it.

Marcusarilius · 05-22-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU for Blue

Yes you all will. Stop BSing everyone. If LORD OF THE RINGS one of the top 3 wants of movie collections comes out you wont buy it because its not the extended version? Bull shit. You will all double dip and we all know it.

I hope you are pathetically trying to be funny cause there is no friggen way I will double dip on these.

BLU for Blue · 05-22-2008, 01:24 AM

Yeah ok. Arguably the best trilogy of all time, and you wont spend 60-90 dollars on it while you wait for the extended version? If thats true, have fun waiting

The Lion King · 05-22-2008, 01:46 AM

The Lord of the Rings trilogy has always been my favourite trilogy ever, and the reason I haven't bought any of the DVDs is because I don't want to risk overwatching it until it's released on Blu and I can experience it in high definition. If they release the theatrical versions, I would still buy them, but they really should release it in either a box set, steel book or a slipcase with both the theatrical and extended versions.

BLU for Blue · 05-22-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The Lion King

The Lord of the Rings trilogy has always been my favourite trilogy ever, and the reason I haven't bought any of the DVDs is because I don't want to risk overwatching it until it's released on Blu and I can experience it in high definition. If they release the theatrical versions, I would still buy them, but they really should release it in either a box set, steel book or a slipcase with both the theatrical and extended versions.

They SHOULD (key word) release the extended version. But this is a money making industry, and they will make you double dip. And as much people say they wont, they will double dip

Marcusarilius · 05-22-2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU for Blue

They SHOULD (key word) release the extended version. But this is a money making industry, and they will make you double dip. And as much people say they wont, they will double dip

Holy Sh*t! You just can't accept the fact that not everyone thinks like you. You're narcasism is showing.

Give it a rest already.... Jeeze!

gumpaholic · 05-22-2008, 02:01 AM

Give us BOTH versions and EVERYBODY will be happy! For me personally, the extended cuts are what I want.

JJ · 05-22-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Holy Sh*t! You just can't accept the fact that not everyone thinks like you. You're narcasism is showing.

Give it a rest already.... Jeeze!

Narcissism!

:smack:

BLU for Blue · 05-22-2008, 02:03 AM

No its just common sense. If its one of your favorite movies, you will buy it reguardless. Did you buy Narnia even though it was theatrical?

MerrickG · 05-22-2008, 02:36 AM

Lord of the Rings was one of my favorite movies, but no extended version = NO SALE.

Simple as that.

The good news is that Bill Hunt mentioned that New Line is aware that many fans of the series will probably wait it out for the extended versions.

Lets hope thats true.

However, no force in heaven or hell will ever get me to buy the theatricals.

CAB · 05-22-2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

All I know for sure is that if the theatrical cuts are released first, I won't buy them. I'll stay with my un-cut Dee Vee Dees until the un-cut versions are released on BD.

I agree with my Roman friend. After having both the theatrical and extended in DVD, I'll take what's closer to the book.

BLU for Blue · 05-22-2008, 02:56 AM

I want the Extended version as much as the rest of you, but not at the expense of waiting likely more than a year more at least for it. I will pick up LOTR all 3 no matter what version the first day, likely at midnight. And im sure most of you will pick it up as well

savage1984 · 05-22-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Holy Sh*t! You just can't accept the fact that not everyone thinks like you. You're narcasism is showing.

Give it a rest already.... Jeeze!

yeah, his posts are annoying. I put him on my ignore list. I suggest you do the same.

tommyboy81 · 05-22-2008, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Narcissism!

:smack:

Is that even spelled right?

Marcusarilius · 05-22-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by savage1984

yeah, his posts are annoying. I put him on my ignore list. I suggest you do the same.

In this thread and the Hulk thread, I guess I'm purchasing LOTR theatrical versions and The Hulk 2 without my consent.

I better stop while I'm behind.

05-22-2008, 01:01 AM	#1
yojoeski Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:609	Which version of Lord of the Rings will be released to BD first? I've seen on another website that when these are released that it will be the theatrical versions only and not the extended version of the films. Does anyone know which version is due out? To add to some discussion, I'm of the opinion these will get released in 2010 to coincide with the release of The Hobbit to theatres.

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05-22-2008, 01:06 AM	#2
bigpapy Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Houston,Tx Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:26

05-22-2008, 01:09 AM	#3
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	All I know for sure is that if the theatrical cuts are released first, I won't buy them. I'll stay with my un-cut Dee Vee Dees until the un-cut versions are released on BD.

05-22-2008, 01:14 AM	#4
yojoeski Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:609	Really, for those of us who have seen the extended versions, after seeing them, who could possibly want the theatrical versions?

05-22-2008, 01:16 AM	#5
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	i sure wont buy a theatrical version of lotr.

05-22-2008, 01:20 AM	#6
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	Yes you all will. Stop BSing everyone. If LORD OF THE RINGS one of the top 3 wants of movie collections comes out you wont buy it because its not the extended version? Bull shit. You will all double dip and we all know it.

05-22-2008, 01:24 AM	#8
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	Yeah ok. Arguably the best trilogy of all time, and you wont spend 60-90 dollars on it while you wait for the extended version? If thats true, have fun waiting

05-22-2008, 01:46 AM	#9
The Lion King Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Somewhere you aren't. Blu-ray collection:48 Blu-ray reviews:20	The Lord of the Rings trilogy has always been my favourite trilogy ever, and the reason I haven't bought any of the DVDs is because I don't want to risk overwatching it until it's released on Blu and I can experience it in high definition. If they release the theatrical versions, I would still buy them, but they really should release it in either a box set, steel book or a slipcase with both the theatrical and extended versions.

05-22-2008, 02:01 AM	#12
gumpaholic Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Huntington Beach, CA. 4K collection:213 Blu-ray collection:376	Give us BOTH versions and EVERYBODY will be happy! For me personally, the extended cuts are what I want.

05-22-2008, 02:03 AM	#14
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	No its just common sense. If its one of your favorite movies, you will buy it reguardless. Did you buy Narnia even though it was theatrical?

05-22-2008, 02:36 AM	#15
MerrickG Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:College Station, TX Blu-ray reviews:2	Lord of the Rings was one of my favorite movies, but no extended version = NO SALE. Simple as that. The good news is that Bill Hunt mentioned that New Line is aware that many fans of the series will probably wait it out for the extended versions. Lets hope thats true. However, no force in heaven or hell will ever get me to buy the theatricals.

05-22-2008, 02:56 AM	#17
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	I want the Extended version as much as the rest of you, but not at the expense of waiting likely more than a year more at least for it. I will pick up LOTR all 3 no matter what version the first day, likely at midnight. And im sure most of you will pick it up as well

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