Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 147 - Blu-ray Forum

THE CIA · 12-25-2009, 03:16 PM

I NEED Digital copy + extended version!

JJ · 12-25-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TheZoof

I hope they are right about the trailers.

That is the 2nd biggest negative about the 'extended cuts' of LOTR movies. No original trailers on the discs! I loved those so much... especially the Two Towers and Return of the King trailers.

Oh and btw the biggest negative is they are on two dvd discs.

Be glad they are - the PQ and AQ for DVDs is stunning.

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

I'll be purchasing both this release AND the eventual Extended Editions!

Put me down for doing this, too.

Mahatma · 12-25-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

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Be glad they are - the PQ and AQ for DVDs is stunning.

Put me down for doing this, too.

I'm hoping the BD's is also comming out on two discs

JJ · 12-25-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahatma

I'm hoping the BD's is also comming out on two discs

Same here. Countless folks have done the numbers for it - I'd prefer two BDs for the best in technical aspects, for the EEs, in any case. Whether the regular editions fit or not, I'm not sure.

radagast · 12-25-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

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Be glad they are - the PQ and AQ for DVDs is stunning.

Put me down for doing this, too.

It's time for someone to come up with a multi-disk BD player like what has been around for years for DVD players.

masoud90 · 12-25-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Amazon dropped the price by $1 to $68.99.

Ahh! I'm hoping for $59.99 or even lower, but that would be way better.

VinnyBartowski · 12-25-2009, 09:59 PM

I'm not really into The Lord Of The Rings. Saw all three movies during their theatrical run, tried to read the novels but got bored by Tolkien's excessive description of everything in the story, including the leaf of the tree that Frodo sat by to rest... but for some reason I'm actually looking forward to this release. Mostly, I want to see the work they'll do and see how this movie is on HD, not to mention the TrueHD track will surely rock my home theater system, but I also want to give this franchise a last chance. What better way to do that than watching it once more on Blu-Ray?

mredman · 12-25-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Same here. Countless folks have done the numbers for it - I'd prefer two BDs for the best in technical aspects, for the EEs, in any case. Whether the regular editions fit or not, I'm not sure.

What is wrong with you people that want it on 2 discs

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You do know that the BD is 50Gb. And the extended movies can be on 1 disc only without cramping the PQ or the AQ. If King Kong a 200 min movie with U control can be on 1 disc with reference quality. LOTR EE can be on 1 disc as well and you know it so what is this 2 disc nonsense

CJWilkie · 12-25-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mredman

What is wrong with you people that want it on 2 discs

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You do know that the BD is 50Gb. And the extended movies can be on 1 disc only without cramping the PQ or the AQ. If King Kong a 200 min movie with U control can be on 1 disc with reference quality. LOTR EE can be on 1 disc as well and you know it so what is this 2 disc nonsense

You do know that the RotK:EE is about 250 minutes, right? I can't imagine that that would fit nicely on a single 50GB disc.

radagast · 12-28-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CJWilkie

You do know that the RotK:EE is about 250 minutes, right? I can't imagine that that would fit nicely on a single 50GB disc.

I think this has been said several times in this thread to no avail. If it takes 2 discs to have the best PQ and AQ, then so be it. If not, then do it on 1 disc. To me, having the best PQ and AQ trumps just about everything else.

SethRex · 12-28-2009, 05:03 PM

You do realize Gods and Generals is 4 hours long right? And even on HD DVD that was on 1 disc and it looks great. I think Blu-Ray can handle Return of the King.

Todd Smith · 12-28-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mredman

What is wrong with you people that want it on 2 discs

.
You do know that the BD is 50Gb. And the extended movies can be on 1 disc only without cramping the PQ or the AQ. If King Kong a 200 min movie with U control can be on 1 disc with reference quality. LOTR EE can be on 1 disc as well and you know it so what is this 2 disc nonsense

250 minutes for ROTK and 7.1 (I hope) audio..........I would feel MUCH better splitting this on 2 BD50s just to know we are getting the best quality

If any film(s) deserves the best quality, it is these EEs.

However, we might have BD100s by the time these come out which would put them on 1 disc which would be great as well and the best of both worlds.

jjbsn5192 · 12-29-2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDog

APRIL 2010. Theatrical Editions + DIGITAL COPY.

Blu-ray.com's news page on edition details

I would never have believed it, but: According to the Digital Bits, it's true.

I hope by then Warner will be smart enough to provide the titles in highest bit rate video and full HD audio with no extra DNR. Hopefully they'll also be the extended editions.

I don't mind if the appendices aren't included as I'll keep my DVD sets, but if they are converted to Hi-def I'm good with that too

While the graphic indicates coming soon, TheDigitalBits.com indicates that the titles are in fact coming in 2009. updated TheDigitalBits.com reports these are likely delayed until March 2010.

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Blu-ray Trailer

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Blu-ray

i cannot wait to get this Trilogy.

it'll be amazing.

billypoe · 12-29-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CJWilkie

You do know that the RotK:EE is about 250 minutes, right? I can't imagine that that would fit nicely on a single 50GB disc.

Gone with the Wind fit, and it was 238 minutes. I think it can be done.

threefiftyrocket · 12-29-2009, 12:22 PM

Kingdom of Heaven is 194 minutes, and it fit nicely on a BD 25 in MPEG-2... If they use another video codec, RotK EE can fit very nicely on a BD 50 on one disc. I agree, I don't like having 2 discs, and I think this will make it pretty easy for them to do.

monkeyjb1988 · 12-29-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

I think this has been said several times in this thread to no avail. If it takes 2 discs to have the best PQ and AQ, then so be it. If not, then do it on 1 disc. To me, having the best PQ and AQ trumps just about everything else.

Same here. Besides, gives a good time on having breaks when you're doing a marathon. (Did it with the DVDs...EPIC!

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Originally Posted by billypoe

Gone with the Wind fit, and it was 238 minutes. I think it can be done.

Only a 12 minute difference...sounds manageable. I just check DVD Beaver (the only site where the Blu-Ray reviews equal Blu-Ray.com) and it said the first disc, with the film and commentary, was 44.9 GB, with the film itself being 44.4 GB. I think ROTK EE can pull off a single disc release. Granted, I don't how much space that extra 12 minutes could take, but it's possible now that I know GWTW pulled it off.

DaViD Boulet · 12-29-2009, 01:34 PM

Regarding bathroom breaks,

guys, can we all just agree that if we want to take a break during a movie we can just hit "pause"?

I don't see a logical connection between having a format limitation that forces a movie compression to be spread over two discs and the need to facilitate using the bathroom.

Of all the reasons to suggest that there are benefits to spreading compression over two discs, the "bathroom break" argument is moot.

kingfish51 · 12-29-2009, 04:12 PM

Now listed on Amazon for April 6.

http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Pic...2104977&sr=1-4

styl3s · 12-29-2009, 04:30 PM

im completely fine with the theater release, i have the extended versions on DVD have watched them once and doubt i will watch them again.. i don't get a whole of movie time to begin with and all the extras scenes really dont interest me

i prefer the theater release but im sure the hardcore fans want it and i dont see a problem in that.. ill snag this set because its fine for me

radagast · 12-29-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaViD Boulet

Regarding bathroom breaks,

guys, can we all just agree that if we want to take a break during a movie we can just hit "pause"?

I don't see a logical connection between having a format limitation that forces a movie compression to be spread over two discs and the need to facilitate using the bathroom.

Of all the reasons to suggest that there are benefits to spreading compression over two discs, the "bathroom break" argument is moot.

I think you are missing the point. That wasn't the major reason. It was just a supporting point.

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12-25-2009, 03:16 PM	#2921
THE CIA New Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Duluth, Minnesota 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:305	I NEED Digital copy + extended version!

12-25-2009, 09:59 PM	#2927
VinnyBartowski Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:61	I'm not really into The Lord Of The Rings. Saw all three movies during their theatrical run, tried to read the novels but got bored by Tolkien's excessive description of everything in the story, including the leaf of the tree that Frodo sat by to rest... but for some reason I'm actually looking forward to this release. Mostly, I want to see the work they'll do and see how this movie is on HD, not to mention the TrueHD track will surely rock my home theater system, but I also want to give this franchise a last chance. What better way to do that than watching it once more on Blu-Ray?

12-28-2009, 05:03 PM	#2931
SethRex Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:7 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:127	You do realize Gods and Generals is 4 hours long right? And even on HD DVD that was on 1 disc and it looks great. I think Blu-Ray can handle Return of the King.

12-29-2009, 12:22 PM	#2935
threefiftyrocket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Carmel, IN Blu-ray collection:478 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Kingdom of Heaven is 194 minutes, and it fit nicely on a BD 25 in MPEG-2... If they use another video codec, RotK EE can fit very nicely on a BD 50 on one disc. I agree, I don't like having 2 discs, and I think this will make it pretty easy for them to do.

12-29-2009, 01:34 PM	#2937
DaViD Boulet Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray reviews: 1	Regarding bathroom breaks, guys, can we all just agree that if we want to take a break during a movie we can just hit "pause"? I don't see a logical connection between having a format limitation that forces a movie compression to be spread over two discs and the need to facilitate using the bathroom. Of all the reasons to suggest that there are benefits to spreading compression over two discs, the "bathroom break" argument is moot.

12-29-2009, 04:12 PM	#2938
kingfish51 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:143	Now listed on Amazon for April 6. http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Pic...2104977&sr=1-4

12-29-2009, 04:30 PM	#2939
styl3s Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Knoxville, TN Blu-ray collection:62 DVD collection:17 Digital collection:169 Trading Score:7	im completely fine with the theater release, i have the extended versions on DVD have watched them once and doubt i will watch them again.. i don't get a whole of movie time to begin with and all the extras scenes really dont interest me i prefer the theater release but im sure the hardcore fans want it and i dont see a problem in that.. ill snag this set because its fine for me

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