Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 134 - Blu-ray Forum

Deadset · 12-14-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

I will be all over this....and I will double dip for the extended versions as well.....whenever they come out. This is good news, finally something concrete as far as a date!

I may hold off for the Extended Editions. I just watched them for the first time a few months ago and thought they were the better cut.

Diesel · 12-14-2009, 03:38 PM

How is it greedy?

It would be greedy if they mentioned these without any notification of the extended releases at all and made people believe that this would be the only one to get put out. And then release the extended ones after all down the road. Forcing a double dip.

They are saying that the extend cuts ARE coming out, so those who want them don't have to buy the Theatricals if they don't want.

Mahatma · 12-14-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

I'm still waffling.

I want them badly, but I won't double-dip.

I wonder if the theatricals will be noticeably different to me since I'm used to the extended editions now...

I think you will be dissapointed if you either just like or-I suspect-love the movies.Wait for EE would be my advice if you are not rich

aramis109 · 12-14-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSoviet

Don't get me wrong, these will be day 1 purchases for me. I just wish they would release both versions at the same time, or that they had used seamless branching. It's just downright greedy to do what they are doing since the DVD release was the same way.

Wish they'd do it that way too, but I wonder if it's even possible with a BD50. Understand that the EE's of some of them are pushing the limits of a BD50 before you throw in seamless branching and the like.

Blu-man08 · 12-14-2009, 03:48 PM

I wonder if WB will add the collection to the DVD2Blu promotion. If they do, I'm so there. 'Twould be great if the promotion continued long enough to also offer an upgrade of the EE set. Probably won't, but I can dream.

Diesel · 12-14-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-man08

I wonder if WB will add the collection to the DVD2Blu promotion. If they do, I'm so there. 'Twould be great if the promotion continued long enough to also offer an upgrade of the EE set. Probably won't, but I can dream.

That would be nice to save a few bucks.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-14-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

It would be greedy if they mentioned these without any notification of the extended releases at all and made people believe that this would be the only one to get put out. And then release the extended ones after all down the road. Forcing a double dip.

They are saying that the extend cuts ARE coming out, so those who want them don't have to buy the Theatricals if they don't want.

To be fair, after they were released on DVD, common sense says that Blu would get the extended versions eventually. It's not like they had to announce it.... we know they're coming.

Chordata · 12-14-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

How is it greedy?

It would be greedy if they mentioned these without any notification of the extended releases at all and made people believe that this would be the only one to get put out. And then release the extended ones after all down the road. Forcing a double dip.

They are saying that the extend cuts ARE coming out, so those who want them don't have to buy the Theatricals if they don't want.

I don't follow your logic. Telling the world about it doesn't mean they're not greedy. Just means they're open about their greed.

Diesel · 12-14-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

To be fair, after they were released on DVD, common sense says that Blu would get the extended versions eventually. It's not like they had to announce it.... we know they're coming.

True, but to me, that makes it even more illogical to call them greedy for releasing the theatricals first.

I don't understand how releasing them both at the same time isn't greedy but releasing them both just at different times IS.

I think some people just won't be able to wait for the extended cuts and end up buying the theatricals and then ***** and moan about it again when the extendeds comes around.

Note: I am NOT talking about you specifically TheSoviet. It's just your comment made me think of it

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

I don't follow your logic. Telling the world about it doesn't mean they're not greedy. Just means they're open about their greed.

Oh I didn't say they aren't greedy, they probably are.

But saying they are greedy for releasing them at two separate times instead of together is just illogical to me. If the extended cut fans truly wait for the extended cuts, Warner won't make any more money than they would if they released them at the same time.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-14-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

True, but to me, that makes it even more illogical to call them greedy for releasing the theatricals first.

It basically is greed, but that's the way business works. I can't blame them for that.

They know that many people won't have the willpower to wait for the extended versions.

Diesel · 12-14-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

It basically is greed, but that's the way business works. I can't blame them for that.

They know that many people won't have the willpower to wait for the extended versions.

Well I guess since I'm a business major I prefer the term "profit maximization" over "greed"

So maybe I'm just biased.

CYMBOL · 12-14-2009, 04:36 PM

I like the theatrical cuts better than the EE (I own both on DVD).

Can't wait for lossless on these! The DTS on the EEs is pretty freakin' great already.

retablo · 12-14-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

I just noticed the announcement says the special features are going to be on regular DVDs. That's....lame. Well not for me, since I've never even watched the special features on my DVD versions, but it is lame for those who like to have special features and have them in HD. That MSRP should go down a little bit since it is 3 BD, 3 DVD, 3 DCD (Digital Copy Disc) instead of 6 BD and 3 DCD.

It's not "lame" if the special features were shot in standard definition. Its aftually better, since blu-ray players will upconvert SD material to look better, But if you'd rather have your SD put on a blu and not upconverted, be my guest.

Diesel · 12-14-2009, 04:58 PM

Re-read the post. I said it is lame for those who like to have HD extras. Regardless of how it was shot or what type of disc it is on, if it isn't HD, some people are bound to complain.

I personally couldn't care less what the special features are on because I won't be watching them.

Dexter Morgan · 12-14-2009, 05:01 PM

What was the time span between the original theatrical and extended edition box sets on DVD?

radagast · 12-14-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by krazyclown

is the cartoon released a week later the hobit

It sounds like the Ralph Bakshi animated LOTR. Ironically, as much as there is to dislike about Bakshi's version, it actually follows the books in several places where Jackson's does not.

Grand Bob · 12-14-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Atlas

What was the time span between the original theatrical and extended edition box sets on DVD?

About a half year.

saprano · 12-14-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rteer88

See!!! Just as I thought...

"For this initial release, the transfers will present the films in 1080p HD video, in the correct widescreen aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English audio will be present in Dolby TrueHD 5.1 format, along with Dolby Surround, along with subtitles in English,..."
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

I thought mi casa was doing the mix? bluray.com has it as DTS 7.1

I hope so.

Grand Bob · 12-14-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

It sounds like the Ralph Bakshi animated LOTR. Ironically, as much as there is to dislike about Bakshi's version, it actually follows the books in several places where Jackson's does not.

But it also deviates in many ways as well; instead of Glorfindel meeting the fellowship on the way to Rivendell, Bakshi insert Legolas, etc. Also, the Bakshi version ends with the battle of Helms Deep.

SethRex · 12-14-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

But it also deviates in many ways as well; instead of Glorfindel meeting the fellowship on the way to Rivendell, Bakshi insert Legolas, etc. Also, the Bakshi version ends with the battle of Helms Deep.

If i'm not mistaken, is it not cause they ran out of money on it?

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12-14-2009, 03:38 PM	#2662
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	How is it greedy? It would be greedy if they mentioned these without any notification of the extended releases at all and made people believe that this would be the only one to get put out. And then release the extended ones after all down the road. Forcing a double dip. They are saying that the extend cuts ARE coming out, so those who want them don't have to buy the Theatricals if they don't want.

12-14-2009, 03:48 PM	#2665
Blu-man08 Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Michigan 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:518 Trading Score:123	I wonder if WB will add the collection to the DVD2Blu promotion. If they do, I'm so there. 'Twould be great if the promotion continued long enough to also offer an upgrade of the EE set. Probably won't, but I can dream.

12-14-2009, 04:36 PM	#2672
CYMBOL Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2007 Location:I move around a lot. Blu-ray collection:8	I like the theatrical cuts better than the EE (I own both on DVD). Can't wait for lossless on these! The DTS on the EEs is pretty freakin' great already.

12-14-2009, 04:58 PM	#2674
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Re-read the post. I said it is lame for those who like to have HD extras. Regardless of how it was shot or what type of disc it is on, if it isn't HD, some people are bound to complain. I personally couldn't care less what the special features are on because I won't be watching them.

12-14-2009, 05:01 PM	#2675
Dexter Morgan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:87 Trading Score:15	What was the time span between the original theatrical and extended edition box sets on DVD?

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