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

[pottyaboutpotter1]

“You’re late!”

“Lord of the Rings on UHD is never late, nor is it early. It arrives precisely when it means to!”

Finally! My most hoped for catalogue title is finally coming. Hopefully it includes both cuts in one big package to satisfy everyone. But I cannot wait!

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by farerb

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.

My thinking is obviously money. But I like to be surprised.

[rroeder]

So the article says extended cuts? What about HFR on the Hobbitses??

[Scottishguy]

Atchual footage of the colour timing being fixed for the UHD of Fellowship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et8T...ature=youtu.be

[rexcrk]

Originally Posted by spider-neil

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 mean... everything from the book is IN a the movies. I recognized everything ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[newtonp01]

Thought this was a wishlist thread at first and jumped up when I found out it was real! Amazing news, hopefully they'll do both versions!

Hate to be a debbie downer, but I feel like I should lower my expectations a little though, this'll probably just be an upscale of the old early 2000's 2K scan right? Early 2000's 2K DI's seem to fare the worst on UHD.

[weberrygt]

Wow! Didn't expect this but YES!!!!

Pretty happy this isn't coming out 'too' soon, considering how much I have been spending lately...

[spider-neil]

Originally Posted by rexcrk

I mean... everything from the book is IN a the movies. I recognized everything ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

It's crazy, they should have made two movies and leaned it more towards a children's fantasy than a massive epic. Get someone like Christopher Columbus (Harry Potter) to direct it. I thought the trilogy was tonally all over the place.

[spider-neil]

Originally Posted by rexcrk

I mean... everything from the book is IN a the movies. I recognized everything ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

If you don't mind my asking. What are the differences with regards to the extras/Bonus material on the Theatrical Cut compared to the Extended Cuts?

[GRD43L]

Originally Posted by farerb

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.

I think that was sarcasm.

I would like to see a condensed director's cut of the Hobbit that's only 2 hrs long.

[rexcrk]

Originally Posted by spider-neil

If you don't mind my asking. What are the differences with regards to the extras/Bonus material on the Theatrical Cut compared to the Extended Cuts?

In all six movies, the theatrical bonus features are more “fluff”- short featurettes (still worth watching though. I love the video diaries for the Hobbit movies that were on Facebook and I’m glad they were included). But the features on the extended cuts are WAY more in-depth and go into so much detail about everything. I need to watch them again lol.

[gates70]

OH.MY.GOD!!!! I'll buy them all if they release multiple versions. My favorite series of movies ever! Still have my DVD special boxsets and won't part with them even though I'll never watch them again lol

[fabio_p]

YEAH!

Now just please correct that pink tennis ball

[DJJez]

hell yes. just watched the blu rays a few months back and they still look glourious

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

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.

Yes, Return is the only one that feels bloated to me. I also hate how

[Show spoiler]they killed off the surprise aspect regarding the Army of the Dead joining in with the EE.

My preference of viewing would be: Fellowship EE, Two Towers EE, and Return theatrical.

As far as how these will turn out PQ-wise, I am cautiously optimistic.

[R3P0]

Does anyone know if the special effects for these were done in 2 or 4k initially?

[heinzw]

Awesome news! Day 1.

Another vote for de-tealing Fellowship's EE color timing.

[LoSouL]

OMG yes. I just the Hobbit thread and then this.

I waited forever to buy the extended edition box sets of LotR and the Hobbit, but the UHD's will be day 1 for me.

Absolutely cannot wait.

[professorwho]

I’m 100% down for these, but I’ll be upset if it’s just the theatrical cuts. I personally prefer the Extended Editions, but honestly it would be unfortunate if it’s just one or the other- people should have choice, so both cuts in 4K, I say!

[spider-neil]

Originally Posted by rexcrk

In all six movies, the theatrical bonus features are more “fluff”- short featurettes (still worth watching though. I love the video diaries for the Hobbit movies that were on Facebook and I’m glad they were included). But the features on the extended cuts are WAY more in-depth and go into so much detail about everything. I need to watch them again lol.

Thanks