The Lord of the Rings Trilogy 4K UHD Extended & Theatrical (2001-2003) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

rexcrk · 10-10-2019, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by spider-neil

What were they going for?

Adapting the original story as well as taking material that Tolkien had written or written about after he wrote The Hobbit and incorporating it into the overall “Middle-earth cinematic universe”. Stuff like Bard having children, Legolas being there, Thranduil having a name, White Council stuff etc. obviously wasn’t in the book, but still works.

And of course, just like with LotR, there was completely made up stuff which still works in terms of world building (like, I love all the extra time spent in Rivendell and Esgaroth for example) AND if we didn’t have that embellishment, we wouldn’t even see the final battle. It all works for the sake of making movies.

Dubstar · 10-10-2019, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HeightOfFolly

I hope this release ditches the dark green tint they put on Fellowship.

there was an excellent 'color timing' featurette on the 'Fellowship' regarding this that threw all that time and effort out the window when they regraded the movie for it's extended edition.

spider-neil · 10-10-2019, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rexcrk

Adapting the original story as well as taking material that Tolkien had written or written about after he wrote The Hobbit and incorporating it into the overall “Middle-earth cinematic universe”. Stuff like Bard having children, Legolas being there, Thranduil having a name, White Council stuff etc. obviously wasn’t in the book, but still works.

And of course, just like with LotR, there was completely made up stuff which still works in terms of world building (like, I love all the extra time spent in Rivendell and Esgaroth for example) AND if we didn’t have that embellishment, we wouldn’t even see the final battle. It all works for the sake of making movies.

I remember reading Hobbit as a kid and what I saw was almost unrecognizable. I'm sure Jackson didn't want it to be three movies so in that regard his hands were tied.

I may actually pick up the Hobbit trilogy because the Gollum and Smaug scenes are every bit as good as what happened in LotR. Also, there is a ton of bonus material so watching it may actually be more fun than the movies.

ROSS.T.G. · 10-10-2019, 02:23 PM

I never could get into these but I might have to tag in with this set.

I know these are wildly popular. Happy for fans.

Ulisez · 10-10-2019, 02:26 PM

I hope these 4ks are like their limited edition DVDs that have both the Theatrical and Extended cuts in the same disc. That's why I haven't bothered in getting the Blu-rays. Want to have both for historical purpose, plus I find the Theatrical cuts for Fellowship and Two Towers better.

slimdude · 10-10-2019, 02:27 PM

The extended versions seems bloated to me. Just because they're longer, doesn't mean that they're better... I prefer the theatrical releases. Even the director: Even Peter Jackson prefer the theatrical versions himself.

Bn43 · 10-10-2019, 02:33 PM

I wonder how the CG is gonna fare.

Dubstar · 10-10-2019, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

The extended versions seems bloated to me. Just because they're longer, doesn't mean that they're better... I prefer the theatrical releases. Even the director: Even Peter Jackson prefer the theatrical versions himself.

personally I thought the ending of 'Two Towers' in the extended edition was perfect as in the book the ents finish off the orcs; likewise the character arc for Saruman in 'Return' wasn't perfect, but it at least explained his sudden odd disappearance from the theatrical cut ... and the Mouth of Sauron was a cool addition too.

OutOfBoose · 10-10-2019, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bn43

I wonder how the CG is gonna fare.

Probably comparable to Matrix sequels.

Kedrix · 10-10-2019, 02:39 PM

Cautiously optimistic. If it's just the theatrical cuts, very little interest. If it's only the extended cuts, a lot more interest but I'll probably hold off for a good price. Theatrical & Extended? I might just go all in at pre-order and worry about the backlash from my wife later

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gregmtl92 · 10-10-2019, 02:41 PM

Never heard of these but I might blind buy.

Dubstar · 10-10-2019, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gregmtl92

Never heard of these but I might blind buy.

really? ... really ??

gregmtl92 · 10-10-2019, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

really? ... really ??

No.

HAL237 · 10-10-2019, 02:44 PM

Heck yeah! Best trilogy of all time

Scottishguy · 10-10-2019, 02:45 PM

Ernest Rister · 10-10-2019, 02:46 PM

I haven't watched the theatrical cuts since they were originally released on DVD. The Extended Editions? Every couple of years or so. And yes, please fix that color timing on Fellowship...

Nagamura · 10-10-2019, 02:46 PM

Hell yes!!! This has been my most wanted 4K release. I’m hoping the extended versions are on one disc instead of two. I can’t wait.

Scottishguy · 10-10-2019, 02:49 PM

I'm predicting theatricals. Then staggered extended editions for each anniversary. Followed by an extended boxset.

Darthbooth1978 · 10-10-2019, 02:50 PM

Bout time too

Farerb · 10-10-2019, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottishguy

I'm predicting theatricals. Then staggered extended editions for each anniversary. Followed by an extended boxset.

They didn't do it for the Blu-ray, so why for the 4K?
In my opinion they'll release everything at once and this is the reason it took so long.

10-10-2019, 02:23 PM	#64
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	I never could get into these but I might have to tag in with this set. I know these are wildly popular. Happy for fans.

10-10-2019, 02:26 PM	#65
Ulisez Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:California, USA Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:158 DVD collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:5	I hope these 4ks are like their limited edition DVDs that have both the Theatrical and Extended cuts in the same disc. That's why I haven't bothered in getting the Blu-rays. Want to have both for historical purpose, plus I find the Theatrical cuts for Fellowship and Two Towers better.

10-10-2019, 02:27 PM	#66
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	The extended versions seems bloated to me. Just because they're longer, doesn't mean that they're better... I prefer the theatrical releases. Even the director: Even Peter Jackson prefer the theatrical versions himself.

10-10-2019, 02:33 PM	#67
Bn43 Banned Member since:Mar 2016 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:320 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:13	I wonder how the CG is gonna fare.

10-10-2019, 02:39 PM	#70
Kedrix Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Katy, Tx Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:525 Blu-ray collection:2093 DVD collection:397 Trading Score:136	Cautiously optimistic. If it's just the theatrical cuts, very little interest. If it's only the extended cuts, a lot more interest but I'll probably hold off for a good price. Theatrical & Extended? I might just go all in at pre-order and worry about the backlash from my wife later .

10-10-2019, 02:41 PM	#71
gregmtl92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Montreal 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:25	Never heard of these but I might blind buy.

10-10-2019, 02:44 PM	#74
HAL237 Active Member Member since:Apr 2019 Location:U.S.	Heck yeah! Best trilogy of all time

10-10-2019, 02:45 PM	#75
Scottishguy Banned Member since:Apr 2019 4K collection:134 Blu-ray collection:1989 DVD collection:26 Trading Score:1

10-10-2019, 02:46 PM	#76
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I haven't watched the theatrical cuts since they were originally released on DVD. The Extended Editions? Every couple of years or so. And yes, please fix that color timing on Fellowship...

10-10-2019, 02:46 PM	#77
Nagamura Senior Member Member since:Apr 2017 Location:TN 4K collection:122 Blu-ray collection:299 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:8	Hell yes!!! This has been my most wanted 4K release. I’m hoping the extended versions are on one disc instead of two. I can’t wait.

10-10-2019, 02:49 PM	#78
Scottishguy Banned Member since:Apr 2019 4K collection:134 Blu-ray collection:1989 DVD collection:26 Trading Score:1	I'm predicting theatricals. Then staggered extended editions for each anniversary. Followed by an extended boxset.

10-10-2019, 02:50 PM	#79
Darthbooth1978 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Durham, UK Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:12	Bout time too

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