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CptGreedle · 10-21-2008, 09:02 PM

Yeah. They said from the beginning the scourging of the shire was not going to be in the movies.
I think it would screw with the timing too much. Don't get me wrong, it was GREAT in the book, brought it all together for me. But in the movie, it would not have worked so well, it would have felt like it was tacked on at the end.
There is not enough footage to add it back, and I am glad they don't have it.
Those who think movies should be exactly like the original book counterparts should understand movies are a different medium, and have to be portrayed in different ways. Few books-turned-movies are that close to each other, and knowing when, where, and how to make the essential changes between book and film is an art form, and is essential to a successful film.

Barbie-Shrimp · 10-21-2008, 09:17 PM

I don't think anyone has said this yet, so I'm going to:

It better be the extended edition or I'm not buying it.

EDIT: I'm gonna buy it, no matter what.

Leon · 10-21-2008, 09:36 PM

^^

lol safe

when are these movies coming ? December OH 09

?

tacoreed · 10-21-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Yeah. They said from the beginning the scourging of the shire was not going to be in the movies.
I think it would screw with the timing too much. Don't get me wrong, it was GREAT in the book, brought it all together for me. But in the movie, it would not have worked so well, it would have felt like it was tacked on at the end.
There is not enough footage to add it back, and I am glad they don't have it.
Those who think movies should be exactly like the original book counterparts should understand movies are a different medium, and have to be portrayed in different ways. Few books-turned-movies are that close to each other, and knowing when, where, and how to make the essential changes between book and film is an art form, and is essential to a successful film.

Well said my friend. +1. As much as I love the written material, some things just don't translate well to the big screen.

AintNoSin · 10-21-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

But in the movie, it would not have worked so well, it would have felt like it was tacked on at the end.

And the ending was long enough as it was.

ajmrowland · 10-23-2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Yeah. They said from the beginning the scourging of the shire was not going to be in the movies.
I think it would screw with the timing too much. Don't get me wrong, it was GREAT in the book, brought it all together for me. But in the movie, it would not have worked so well, it would have felt like it was tacked on at the end.
There is not enough footage to add it back, and I am glad they don't have it.
Those who think movies should be exactly like the original book counterparts should understand movies are a different medium, and have to be portrayed in different ways. Few books-turned-movies are that close to each other, and knowing when, where, and how to make the essential changes between book and film is an art form, and is essential to a successful film.

Finally, somebody understands me!

BobbyB · 10-24-2008, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmybobo

Extended cut or I shall wait.

+1

SShuttari · 10-24-2008, 04:39 PM

I hope we get a release date soon.

naturephoto1 · 10-24-2008, 04:44 PM

I too hope they come out in the extended versions on Blu-ray next year. They are some of my favorite and best sounding DVDs.

Rich

Steelmaker · 10-24-2008, 05:21 PM

No extended editions = no sale for me. The theatrical cuts truly feel like incomplete films after watching the extended cuts.

snoman_99 · 10-24-2008, 05:27 PM

YEP.. if not the extended, i won't be buying. Hope they do it right

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mredman · 10-24-2008, 09:47 PM

No extended=No Sale

ajmrowland · 10-25-2008, 03:05 AM

Yeah, the extended cuts are what made me a fan in the first place. AND I saw the theatricals before seeing the extendeds.

AintNoSin · 10-25-2008, 05:44 AM

For the sake of completeness, I want the theatricals also, but not without the extendeds.

DrXym · 10-25-2008, 05:36 PM

With The Hobbit (in two parts or with sequel) coming in 2010/2011, I wonder what form LOTR would appear in before that. I can well see them just releasing the theatrical editions, knowing full well that people will double dip just like they did the last time around. But we'll see.

ajmrowland · 10-26-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrXym

With The Hobbit (in two parts or with sequel) coming in 2010/2011, I wonder what form LOTR would appear in before that. I can well see them just releasing the theatrical editions, knowing full well that people will double dip just like they did the last time around. But we'll see.

The Hobbit is reported to be two parts, released right around the times of the Two part Harry Potter installment.

Also, if u look at this thread, not an awful lot of people are keen to double-dip. Still, nice marketing move to coincide the blu-rays with the the Hobbit.

SShuttari · 10-26-2008, 07:17 AM

it's smart of them to have the theatrical release first and the EE later.

It's not what I want... but from a business point of view the studio knows people will double dip for this like crazy.

*TIMMIE* · 10-26-2008, 10:01 AM

I really hope it will be a seamless branching release with at least all the extra's found on the current releases in HD (not the "may be in standard definition" crap). A nice 1080p/24 picture (hi - bitrate) and DTS HD MA 24-bit. I really can't wait.

DaViD Boulet · 10-26-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SShuttari

it's smart of them to have the theatrical release first and the EE later.

It's not what I want... but from a business point of view the studio knows people will double dip for this like crazy.

then just give me one release with both versions and charge me twice as much.

I don't want to wait another year before I can watch the "real" version.

t0nythebeat · 10-26-2008, 04:40 PM

yeah this better be the theatrical cut.

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10-21-2008, 09:17 PM	#222
Barbie-Shrimp Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grand Rapids, MI Blu-ray collection:45	I don't think anyone has said this yet, so I'm going to: It better be the extended edition or I'm not buying it. EDIT: I'm gonna buy it, no matter what. Last edited by Barbie-Shrimp; 10-21-2008 at 09:18 PM. Reason: Wait, I'm buying it regardless.

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10-21-2008, 09:02 PM	#221
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Yeah. They said from the beginning the scourging of the shire was not going to be in the movies. I think it would screw with the timing too much. Don't get me wrong, it was GREAT in the book, brought it all together for me. But in the movie, it would not have worked so well, it would have felt like it was tacked on at the end. There is not enough footage to add it back, and I am glad they don't have it. Those who think movies should be exactly like the original book counterparts should understand movies are a different medium, and have to be portrayed in different ways. Few books-turned-movies are that close to each other, and knowing when, where, and how to make the essential changes between book and film is an art form, and is essential to a successful film.

10-21-2008, 09:36 PM	#223
Leon Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Oslo,Norway Blu-ray collection:12	^^ lol safe when are these movies coming ? December OH 09 ?

10-24-2008, 04:39 PM	#228
SShuttari Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Rochester, MI Blu-ray collection:52	I hope we get a release date soon.

10-24-2008, 04:44 PM	#229
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	I too hope they come out in the extended versions on Blu-ray next year. They are some of my favorite and best sounding DVDs. Rich

10-24-2008, 05:21 PM	#230
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	No extended editions = no sale for me. The theatrical cuts truly feel like incomplete films after watching the extended cuts.

10-24-2008, 05:27 PM	#231
snoman_99 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Your Momma, Oklahoma 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:3423 DVD collection:48	YEP.. if not the extended, i won't be buying. Hope they do it right .

10-24-2008, 09:47 PM	#232
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	No extended=No Sale

10-25-2008, 03:05 AM	#233
ajmrowland Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:77	Yeah, the extended cuts are what made me a fan in the first place. AND I saw the theatricals before seeing the extendeds.

10-25-2008, 05:44 AM	#234
AintNoSin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Above the Convenience Store 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:594 DVD collection:299 Digital collection:212 iTunes collection:18	For the sake of completeness, I want the theatricals also, but not without the extendeds.

10-25-2008, 05:36 PM	#235
DrXym Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	With The Hobbit (in two parts or with sequel) coming in 2010/2011, I wonder what form LOTR would appear in before that. I can well see them just releasing the theatrical editions, knowing full well that people will double dip just like they did the last time around. But we'll see.

10-26-2008, 07:17 AM	#237
SShuttari Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Rochester, MI Blu-ray collection:52	it's smart of them to have the theatrical release first and the EE later. It's not what I want... but from a business point of view the studio knows people will double dip for this like crazy.

10-26-2008, 10:01 AM	#238
TIMMIE Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Netherlands Blu-ray collection:187 Trading Score:7	I really hope it will be a seamless branching release with at least all the extra's found on the current releases in HD (not the "may be in standard definition" crap). A nice 1080p/24 picture (hi - bitrate) and DTS HD MA 24-bit. I really can't wait.

10-26-2008, 04:40 PM	#240
t0nythebeat Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:38 Trading Score:2	yeah this better be the theatrical cut.

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