Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010

[Witch King of Angmar]

Hope they release new & long bluray trailer of LOTR.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

We're talking extended edition, so that people who are less involved with the series and satisfied with the TE would not be affected. And logically, what's wrong having a movie series that begins with a prologue end with an epilogue? Of course, none of this is going to happen, we're just throwing out concepts.

Those scenes could be extras, like some discs have "deleted scenes". They would have been nice as a disc full of "history" scenes.

That could be done the next time someone does LOTR as a completely CGI piece.

[blu-mike]

i knew nerds would whine bout this "we want the extended verisons"

[rickantel]

yep cant wait

[rob jonstone]

An utter waste of time, money and energy - for all concerned: both developer and buyer.

A disgraceful attempt to get money off people, which is then intended to be augmented by a later release. Disgusting.

They have had a *very* long time to sort this out, and their decision may simply be timed to promote another financial effort: The Hobbit in the cinemas.

Release the full films as one set in full quality video and sound. Simple. Just do it.

Appalling.

[starbinger]

I love these movies. I already own the regular editions on dvd. So if I was gonna double dip it would have to be for the extended. So dont count on me buying these when they come out.

[steve599]

I've said this before, but I will be buying the theatrical editions. Partially for run time, but mostly because I love the movies to death. Nobody is forcing anyone to buy anything, so there's really no reason to be angry about it. The extended editions are coming. There's always Netflix to give them a rent if you're against buying the set or will have trouble waiting.

As for me, I can't wait to see the trilogy in hi def. Some of the scenes I'm stoked to see on blu:

-Gandalf and Frodo riding the cart, and the Hobbiton reveal
-The entry to Rivendell, just gorgeous
-The entire Mines of Moria sequence... the Balrog
-Helm's Deep.... all of it
-The Destruction of Isengard
-All the wicked landscape helicopter shots
-The Siege of Gondor, Pelennor Fields
-Shelob's Lair
-The Finale at the Black Gates and Mt. Doom
-Heck... EVERYTHING!

I usually have a once a year trilogy viewing around Christmas, but will be waiting until April to watch it on blu.

[C Weeezy]

Originally Posted by masoud90

I think I just seriously melted. Watched the 1080p trailer for the trilogy disk set on Yahoo! Movies and it is really incredible. OMFG!!!

Wow I'm trying my best to avoid double dipping with this release and wait for the extended editions so tempting

[bookcase]

Originally Posted by steve599

I've said this before, but I will be buying the theatrical editions.

+1. These versions are the ones I first saw and fell in love with, so I don't see why people are so against them. I own the extended editions on DVD, and I enjoy them, but I don't need to wait another year or two to enjoy this trilogy in hi-def.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by bookcase

+1. These versions are the ones I first saw and fell in love with, so I don't see why people are so against them. I own the extended editions on DVD, and I enjoy them, but I don't need to wait another year or two to enjoy this trilogy in hi-def.

I'm buying both because I like both. Now if Tombstone ever comes out on BD, I want only the longer version.

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by bookcase

+1. These versions are the ones I first saw and fell in love with, so I don't see why people are so against them. I own the extended editions on DVD, and I enjoy them, but I don't need to wait another year or two to enjoy this trilogy in hi-def.

Because the EE are better ( to quite a few of us) and if you prefer the EE's why let the studio and Peter Jackson hold you hostage. I hope these sell poorly.....so poorly that they take notice.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Elvis

Because the EE are better ( to quite a few of us) and if you prefer the EE's why let the studio and Peter Jackson hold you hostage. I hope these sell poorly.....so poorly that they take notice.

That's a bit antagonistic, why punish those of us who just want the movies? The studio SHOULD release both cuts at the same time but it's not our call. Say what you want but these movies are going to sell like hot cakes.

[blu_sharpy]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

That's a bit antagonistic, why punish those of us who just want the movies? The studio SHOULD release both cuts at the same time but it's not our call. Say what you want but these movies are going to sell like hot cakes.

+1
They could sell these films completely bare bones and they would sell well.

[bookcase]

Originally Posted by Elvis

Because the EE are better ( to quite a few of us) and if you prefer the EE's why let the studio and Peter Jackson hold you hostage. I hope these sell poorly.....so poorly that they take notice.

Have you not learned: studios never take notice. Or if they ever do, it's rarely and far between. WB obviously heard or saw the negative feedback (e.g., Amazon customer "reviews"), but they could not care less. They double-dip on titles all the time: Polar Express, Natural Born Killers, Goodfellas... the list goes on.

[Chordata]

Originally Posted by Elvis

Because the EE are better ( to quite a few of us) and if you prefer the EE's why let the studio and Peter Jackson hold you hostage. I hope these sell poorly.....so poorly that they take notice.

Your position is that the EE are better "to quite a few of us," and therefore the rest of us should not be able to purchase the originals?

Interesting.

I just wish they'd release both on the same day, so I could pick up the EEs and be done with it. Since they're not, I'll just buy the originals, and then pass on the EEs when they're released.

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Your position is that the EE are better "to quite a few of us," and therefore the rest of us should not be able to purchase the originals?

Interesting.

I just wish they'd release both on the same day, so I could pick up the EEs and be done with it. Since they're not, I'll just buy the originals, and then pass on the EEs when they're released.

I never said those that like the originals should not buy them, I said I hope they sell poorly so the studio takes notice and says hey we should have just had all versions in one big package.

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by bookcase

Have you not learned: studios never take notice. Or if they ever do, it's rarely and far between. WB obviously heard or saw the negative feedback (e.g., Amazon customer "reviews"), but they could not care less. They double-dip on titles all the time: Polar Express, Natural Born Killers, Goodfellas... the list goes on.

They never take notice because the comsumer whimps out then sells out. (Just a personal observation)

[Chordata]

Originally Posted by Elvis

I never said those that like the originals should not buy them, I said I hope they sell poorly so the studio takes notice and says hey we should have just had all versions in one big package.

Gotcha.

I'm one of those who'll "whimp out" for LOTR. But I won't buy the EEs, so at least they're not getting me to double-dip

[Show spoiler]the chip

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[Diesel]

All of them in one big package would be a pain in the *** for those who DON'T want the EEs.


Releasing both versions at the same time (in separate packages) would be fine by me. As long as I wouldn't be forced to buy the EEs to get my TEs.

[masoud90]

Originally Posted by C Weeezy

Wow I'm trying my best to avoid double dipping with this release and wait for the extended editions so tempting

you know, I was like HELL NO I AM NOT BUYING TE...but when I saw that 1080p trailer, I gave in. Day 1 pickup.