Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 14 - Blu-ray Forum

CptGreedle · 10-30-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kamiller42

It looks like from the flyer that only Fellowship of the Ring will be released. I guess the other will be released one year apart.

I doubt it will be a full year apart. If it is not all 3 movies, it will probably be a few months apart each.

AintNoSin · 10-30-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Um, no they didn't. DVDs can't handle seamless branching.

They can't? Really?

Guess my Abyss DVD is just figment of my imagination...

Seamless branching has been part of the DVD spec from the start.

ajmrowland · 10-31-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mredman

Yeah they could. I think they did it with the DVD. They released the theatrical then the extended and they released the movies seamless branching. So this will be the absolute best choice. I hope Peter Jackson and warner are doing that or its a no sale if its the theatrical cuts only

Actually, i think those were released on double-sided discs without seemless.

ajmrowland · 10-31-2008, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Um, no they didn't. DVDs can't handle seamless branching.
They did seamlessly integrate the additional content, complete with a reworked musical score for those scenes, but it was not seamless branching, and the extended editions did not have the theatrical editions included.
(Which is why I own both).
But yes, the Blu-ray (theoretically) should be able to do this.
I hope PJ also uses seamless branching, but as long as it is AT LEAST the extended edition, i will be fine with that.

It's been said on this thread time and time again: the way the EEs were produced would not enable seemless branching even on the blu-ray. Something with the rerecorded score, or something. Personally, I'd prefer without seemless branching, anyways. That, imo, would detract from the simple ecperience of ACTUALLY WATCHING A MOVIE. Seriously, the Extended are already as good as it's going to get, so no need.

billypoe · 10-31-2008, 12:01 PM

The 3rd release of LOTR had both editions on one, double sided disc. Are they not considered seamless branching?

ajmrowland · 11-01-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by billypoe

The 3rd release of LOTR had both editions on one, double sided disc. Are they not considered seamless branching?

No. How many times to you hear that on this thread.

Aragorn the Elfstone · 11-01-2008, 04:01 AM

Actually, the latest 2 disc versions of the LotR films did have seamless branching for both versions, as evidenced by certain audio mistakes.

For example, the Extended Cut scene of the hobbits dancing inside the Green Dragon in FotR has the singing start on the exterior shot. The seamless branching takes the exterior shot from the theatrical version, which had no singing, and then abrubtly cuts to the singing and dancing inside the Green Dragon from the extended cut.

This is a reason that I don't want seamless branching for the Blu-rays. I don't want these mistakes present.

mredman · 11-01-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Um, no they didn't. DVDs can't handle seamless branching.
They did seamlessly integrate the additional content, complete with a reworked musical score for those scenes, but it was not seamless branching, and the extended editions did not have the theatrical editions included.
(Which is why I own both).
But yes, the Blu-ray (theoretically) should be able to do this.
I hope PJ also uses seamless branching, but as long as it is AT LEAST the extended edition, i will be fine with that.

What is this then. Its the backcover for Fellowship extended/theatrical DVD

http://www.axelmusic.com/resources/c...4043104169.jpg

It clearly states both versions on the same disc. If it is not seamless branching what is it then?

assydingo · 11-01-2008, 07:10 PM

*will probably get gone with the wind*

bunkaroo · 11-02-2008, 04:23 AM

Wow never realized that about the LOTR 2-disc version. I bought them specifically for the new extras and still watch my "book" editions for the films.

Aussie Blu · 11-02-2008, 05:41 AM

If it's not extended im not parting with my money simple do the fans justice New Line.

Blu Jacket · 11-02-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mredman

What is this then. Its the backcover for Fellowship extended/theatrical DVD

http://www.axelmusic.com/resources/c...4043104169.jpg

It clearly states both versions on the same disc. If it is not seamless branching what is it then?

I believe that is the same version my brother has. It does indeed have both the extended and theatrical versions on one disc . . . one on each side of the disc.

Aragorn the Elfstone · 11-02-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Jacket

I believe that is the same version my brother has. It does indeed have both the extended and theatrical versions on one disc . . . one on each side of the disc.

That is incorrect. I own these discs. Each version of the film on all three discs has one half of the film on one side and the second half on the other.

It is done via seamless branching.

DaViD Boulet · 11-02-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn84

That is incorrect. I own these discs. Each version of the film on all three discs has one half of the film on one side and the second half on the other.

It is done via seamless branching.

Perhaps there are two distinct soundtracks on the disc... one track automatically gets selected when you watch the theatrical, and the other when you watch the extended? That would allow seamless branching even though the two edits have different musical scores etc.

mredman · 11-02-2008, 05:40 PM

There is no doubt about it. Warner MUST go all out with TLOTR trilogy. It is the biggest movies of all time both critically and boxoffice. These movie are EVEN bigger then The Dark Knight. These movies are HUGE
Wouldn't you agree?

bases1616 · 11-02-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mredman

There is no doubt about it. Warner MUST go all out with TLOTR trilogy. It is the biggest movies of all time both critically and boxoffice. These movie are EVEN bigger then The Dark Knight. These movies are HUGE
Wouldn't you agree?

The LOTR trilogy is better than Dark Knight as a whole, but not just one of the movies. Warner will not mess it up. Just like Matrix they will make a ton of money on LOTR as well. The bad thing is you know if it was just New Line you know they would have 7.1 DTS-HD MA and top notch video.

masoud90 · 11-02-2008, 08:48 PM

So When can we expect these titles to pop out? The Fellowship is the first one coming out, so when are you guys thinking it will come out? Hopefully not too long!

mredman · 11-02-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mredman

There is no doubt about it. Warner MUST go all out with TLOTR trilogy. It is the biggest movies of all time both critically and boxoffice. These movie are EVEN bigger then The Dark Knight. These movies are HUGE
Wouldn't you agree?

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Originally Posted by bases1616

The LOTR trilogy is better than Dark Knight as a whole, but not just one of the movies. Warner will not mess it up. Just like Matrix they will make a ton of money on LOTR as well. The bad thing is you know if it was just New Line you know they would have 7.1 DTS-HD MA and top notch video.

Yep they are MUCH better then TDK, They are not even in the same league. In my opinion TLOTR is the best movies ever created

billypoe · 11-03-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mredman

Yep they are MUCH better then TDK, They are not even in the same league. In my opinion TLOTR is the best movies ever created

Did you vote in my poll regarding LOTR and Star Wars?

billypoe · 11-03-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Jacket

I believe that is the same version my brother has. It does indeed have both the extended and theatrical versions on one disc . . . one on each side of the disc.

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Originally Posted by Aragorn84

That is incorrect. I own these discs. Each version of the film on all three discs has one half of the film on one side and the second half on the other.

It is done via seamless branching.

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10-31-2008, 12:01 PM	#265
billypoe Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Athens, GA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:622 Trading Score:1	The 3rd release of LOTR had both editions on one, double sided disc. Are they not considered seamless branching?

11-01-2008, 04:01 AM	#267
Aragorn the Elfstone Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Secondary World 4K collection:245 Blu-ray collection:773 DVD collection:152 Digital collection:115	Actually, the latest 2 disc versions of the LotR films did have seamless branching for both versions, as evidenced by certain audio mistakes. For example, the Extended Cut scene of the hobbits dancing inside the Green Dragon in FotR has the singing start on the exterior shot. The seamless branching takes the exterior shot from the theatrical version, which had no singing, and then abrubtly cuts to the singing and dancing inside the Green Dragon from the extended cut. This is a reason that I don't want seamless branching for the Blu-rays. I don't want these mistakes present.

11-01-2008, 07:10 PM	#269
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	will probably get gone with the wind

11-02-2008, 04:23 AM	#270
bunkaroo Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 4K collection:754 Blu-ray collection:1727 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:149	Wow never realized that about the LOTR 2-disc version. I bought them specifically for the new extras and still watch my "book" editions for the films.

11-02-2008, 05:41 AM	#271
Aussie Blu Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Townsville, Australia 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:360 Blu-ray reviews: 13	If it's not extended im not parting with my money simple do the fans justice New Line.

11-02-2008, 05:40 PM	#275
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	There is no doubt about it. Warner MUST go all out with TLOTR trilogy. It is the biggest movies of all time both critically and boxoffice. These movie are EVEN bigger then The Dark Knight. These movies are HUGE Wouldn't you agree?

11-02-2008, 08:48 PM	#277
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	So When can we expect these titles to pop out? The Fellowship is the first one coming out, so when are you guys thinking it will come out? Hopefully not too long!

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