Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 119 - Blu-ray Forum

OpFeRmEtZgER · 10-24-2009, 01:12 PM

I don't even consider the theatrical cuts as the "real" Lord of the Rings.
I will definitely only buy the extended versions of Lord of the Rings on blu ray.
If you ask me once you watched the extended cut you wouldn't really ever want to see the theatrical cut again.I'm really anxious to own all 3 movies in their extended form on blu ray,i can't wait to have them!!!
[oh and please no double dipped BR..]

the Bass Mechanic · 10-24-2009, 02:17 PM

I know I may be in the minority here, but I want to see both versions of the movie, and will buy both if they are not made available on a single set via seamless branching. Just as the movies are an interpretation of the books (and by necessity had to leave some things out) each version of the movies (theatrical and EE) were made as unique interpretations for those particular audiences/venues.

I will wait as long as it takes for them to come out (I have plenty to watch in the meantime :~) as long as they are of the highest quality possible and with good extras (and preferably come out before my next Memorial Day viewing party).

RYJAPE21 · 10-24-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by opfermetzger

i don't even consider the theatrical cuts as the "real" lord of the rings.
I will definitely only buy the extended versions of lord of the rings on blu ray.
If you ask me once you watched the extended cut you wouldn't really ever want to see the theatrical cut again.i'm really anxious to own all 3 movies in their extended form on blu ray,i can't wait to have them!!!
[oh and please no double dipped br..]

+1

steve599 · 10-24-2009, 05:22 PM

I'm in the minority here too, but I would also like to have the theatrical cuts. Mostly for the running time. Sometimes I enjoy watching the theatrical, sometimes I enjoy watching the extended, depends on my mood that particular day. Now, if the eventual release of the trilogy had both, then that's great for everybody. But whatever gets released next year, I will be buying.

Q? · 10-24-2009, 06:19 PM

steve599
What if the EE cuts feature both through seamless branching?

I'll buy the theatricals for sure, I haven't seen the trilogy in a while.
This way it'll be "new" to me again and when the EE comes out it'll even be better!

Chiyo_chichi · 10-24-2009, 06:39 PM

Just release the three frakken movies individually and in a set. Like King Kong, have seamless branching so people can have both the Theater edition and EE in one package.

*Gasp* Putting the customer first? God forbid.

Q? · 10-24-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiyo_chichi

Just release the three frakken movies individually and in a set. Like King Kong, have seamless branching so people can have both the Theater edition and EE in one package.

*Gasp* Putting the customer first? God forbid.

But Peter Jackson controls the EE cuts.
They'll be released in time with The Hobbit.

Pinto · 10-27-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dime2die

Alright let's hope it comes out this year so that way next year i can buy the extended version then i can buy the special edition then i can buy the directors cut and then i can pay for the anniversary edition.

+1

I'm pretty sure my household has triple-dipped already on the DVDs. What's another 4 or so versions on Blu?

Seriously, I'll bet half the "I won't buy it until out comes out in EE" guys will cave when the theatrical versions come out first (as they inevitably will), tiptoeing out to Best Buy under cover of darkness.

Damage Inc. · 10-27-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinto

+1

I'm pretty sure my household has triple-dipped already on the DVDs. What's another 4 or so versions on Blu?

Seriously, I'll bet half the "I won't buy it until out comes out in EE" guys will cave when the theatrical versions come out first (as they inevitably will), tiptoeing out to Best Buy under cover of darkness.

lol Probably, that's how it works, making people wait as long until they buy the first release.

But I will definitely not be buying multiple versions.
As I gave my reasoning before, it depends on how long it takes before everything comes out.
I can hold on to my Theatrical Edition DVDs and wait for the Extended on BD.
Or perhaps even a release with both, but I might have bought the "EE" before that happens.
Besides, it's not like "I need my fix right away!", you know. XD
There is plenty to watch before any "LOTR"-releases on BD.
Unless you insist it's your precious... 8|

Beta Man · 11-03-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by vveksuvarna

well, im ordering my copy soon, and i'd like to see jeff's reaction when im happily enjoying my LOTR blu on nov3.

retablo · 11-03-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

LOL you beat me to it!

Blu-Benny · 11-03-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vveksuvarna

well, im ordering my copy soon, and i'd like to see jeff's reaction when im happily enjoying my LOTR blu on nov3.

god i hope this guy posts his "review" 2morow!!!

Beta Man · 11-03-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

LOL you beat me to it!

Saw your post in another thread, and couldn't resist the urge.........

Especially, since about 75 posts back, someone told me I was going to be eating crow

Mr Brzozowski · 11-03-2009, 01:54 AM

IGN.com says in it's Blu Ray release date section that it is coming out on Blu Nov. 3rd. How true that is I don't know because I can't find it on Best Buys site.

retablo · 11-03-2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Saw your post in another thread, and couldn't resist the urge.........

Especially, since about 75 posts back, someone told me I was going to be eating crow

I was kind of curious if it tasted like chicken... now I'll never know.

Raymond23 · 11-03-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by vveksuvarna

show me an official delay confirmation & and i ll shut up.

Uhhh...

Grand Bob · 11-03-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by steve599

I'm in the minority here too, but I would also like to have the theatrical cuts. Mostly for the running time. Sometimes I enjoy watching the theatrical, sometimes I enjoy watching the extended, depends on my mood that particular day. Now, if the eventual release of the trilogy had both, then that's great for everybody. But whatever gets released next year, I will be buying.

Well stated.

Diesel · 11-03-2009, 02:03 AM

Who's buying this puppy at midnight?!

Underworld54 · 11-03-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Who's buying this puppy at midnight?!

I'm waiting in the parking lot now...no one else is here yet....hmmmmmm.

Diesel · 11-03-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Underworld54

I'm waiting in the parking lot now...no one else is here yet....hmmmmmm.

First in line?!

SCORE!

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10-24-2009, 02:17 PM	#2362
the Bass Mechanic Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Inkster, Michigan (Metro Detroit area) Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:916 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:1	Interpretation... I know I may be in the minority here, but I want to see both versions of the movie, and will buy both if they are not made available on a single set via seamless branching. Just as the movies are an interpretation of the books (and by necessity had to leave some things out) each version of the movies (theatrical and EE) were made as unique interpretations for those particular audiences/venues. I will wait as long as it takes for them to come out (I have plenty to watch in the meantime :~) as long as they are of the highest quality possible and with good extras (and preferably come out before my next Memorial Day viewing party).

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10-24-2009, 01:12 PM	#2361
OpFeRmEtZgER Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany	I don't even consider the theatrical cuts as the "real" Lord of the Rings. I will definitely only buy the extended versions of Lord of the Rings on blu ray. If you ask me once you watched the extended cut you wouldn't really ever want to see the theatrical cut again.I'm really anxious to own all 3 movies in their extended form on blu ray,i can't wait to have them!!! [oh and please no double dipped BR..]

10-24-2009, 05:22 PM	#2364
steve599 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:82 iTunes collection:29	I'm in the minority here too, but I would also like to have the theatrical cuts. Mostly for the running time. Sometimes I enjoy watching the theatrical, sometimes I enjoy watching the extended, depends on my mood that particular day. Now, if the eventual release of the trilogy had both, then that's great for everybody. But whatever gets released next year, I will be buying.

10-24-2009, 06:19 PM	#2365
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	steve599 What if the EE cuts feature both through seamless branching? I'll buy the theatricals for sure, I haven't seen the trilogy in a while. This way it'll be "new" to me again and when the EE comes out it'll even be better!

10-24-2009, 06:39 PM	#2366
Chiyo_chichi Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Bayonne, NJ, USA Blu-ray collection:40	Just release the three frakken movies individually and in a set. Like King Kong, have seamless branching so people can have both the Theater edition and EE in one package. Gasp Putting the customer first? God forbid.

11-03-2009, 01:54 AM	#2374
Mr Brzozowski Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Texas	IGN.com says in it's Blu Ray release date section that it is coming out on Blu Nov. 3rd. How true that is I don't know because I can't find it on Best Buys site.

11-03-2009, 02:03 AM	#2378
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	Who's buying this puppy at midnight?!

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