Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 25 - Blu-ray Forum

j3ff86 · 12-03-2008, 09:06 PM

I prefer the theatrical release of RotK.. the editing is kind of sloppy in some of the extended edition's scenes (Gandalf & Witch King confrontation comes to mind). Fellowship & Two Towers EE's are nothing but an improvement though. Either edition of the film for BR would be fine by me.

tunerfreak87 · 12-03-2008, 09:34 PM

Netflix will def hold me over until the EE's are released on blu ray.

Spitfrnd · 12-03-2008, 10:57 PM

Extended versions for me as well. Netflix will help there if needs be.

DoubleDose · 12-04-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfrnd

Extended versions for me as well. Netflix will help there if needs be.

Same here. EE are a vast improvement and feel much more like like the book as far as story, character development, and pacing. I'll netflix them to check out the PQ and such but it is unforgivable to make us wait. This is what seamless branching was made for!

doug2k4 · 12-04-2008, 02:16 AM

DoubleDose..it may seem unforgivable (now) to make us wait, but do remember the hoops & hurdles we had to endure for the Theatrical vs EE versions. Apparently, good things come to those who wait, but Kat (wifey) & I will gladly welcome either version which is initially released. As a form of LOTR Blu foreplay, she's watchin' EE Two Towers right now. I must admit that it looks mighty fine upconverted, can only imagine the Blu version.......................!

t0nythebeat · 12-04-2008, 02:57 AM

I def want the extended editions, but I will buy with or without.
And I wouldn't mind double dipping in the future for these films at all.

ajmrowland · 12-04-2008, 05:02 AM

EEs are a definite purchase. If it's theatricals, then I'll Netflix them.

andyman1970 · 12-04-2008, 05:07 AM

Well, the Hobbit movie is not due out until 2011, according to www.theonering.net which means no EE versions on Blu until then so I'm afraid this will be a double dip for me now. Hell, I'm going to spend the money on something anyway so why not.

Spitfrnd · 12-04-2008, 01:24 PM

I am not sure if this has been posted before but Digital Bits says that
Warner will deliver The Lord of the Rings films on Blu-ray Disc, some time late next year, but very likely be the original theatrical versions. According to their sources, Peter Jackson wants to save the Extended Editions for an elaborate Blu-ray box set release closer to the debut of the new Hobbit films in theatres.

GoBlu08 · 12-04-2008, 01:45 PM

If its going to be 2 years before the EE are out on Blu I will double dip

Eternalnow · 12-04-2008, 02:32 PM

Yeah, I definitely want the Extended Editions over the theatrical ones, but I'm such a sucker for this trilogy I may end up double dipping...

If I rent them from Netflix I'd probably keep them until the EE's came out

flyboy66 · 12-04-2008, 03:12 PM

NO EE NO SALE....and while BD is still so expensive there is no double dipping for me on any film..at least until the prices are in the ballpark of 10-17 dollars.

darkblueme · 12-04-2008, 03:24 PM

For LOTR, I'll double dip.
It's not even a question.

Doughoef · 12-04-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

If its going to be 2 years before the EE are out on Blu I will double dip

If it's going to be 2 more years then I'll buy the theatrical version after all. I just can't see myself being able to hold out that long.

t0nythebeat · 12-04-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by darkblueme

For LOTR, I'll double dip.
It's not even a question.

Hell yes.

cflames89 · 12-05-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ajmrowland

The arrival of the Rohirrim is what sent WK off to the fields, and it still doesn't explain why he did not just kill gandalf, then go.

We all have different visions. This moment, I recall was in the book with a different location in the city(Also, didn't Wk have a horse in the book?)

In the books, the stand off between Gandalf and the Witch King never takes place. The scene is with the gates of Gondor being broken, but Pippin comes down to get Gandalf to go rescue Faramir. As for the Witch King, just as the gates come down and he is about to ride into the city (yes, on a horse), the horns of the Rohirrim ring out and he takes off to get on his fell beast to try and counter the unforseen arrival of a force at their backs.

And yes, the killing of the fell beast and the fall of the Witch King are about 99.99% in line with the book.

tunerfreak87 · 12-05-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cflames89

In the books, the stand off between Gandalf and the Witch King never takes place. The scene is with the gates of Gondor being broken, but Pippin comes down to get Gandalf to go rescue Faramir. As for the Witch King, just as the gates come down and he is about to ride into the city (yes, on a horse), the horns of the Rohirrim ring out and he takes off to get on his fell beast to try and counter the unforseen arrival of a force at their backs.

And yes, the killing of the fell beast and the fall of the Witch King are about 99.99% in line with the book.

Thanks for helpin to clear that up, I really need to re-read the trilogy again...it's been too long.

With so many Blu's coming out I might buy 3 other new releases and just netflix the trilogy rather than double dippin.

aar002 · 12-05-2008, 08:41 AM

Personally I like the EE DVD boxsets so much, I would rather have WB bring out a set of 'replacement BD's'. So just six disks in a cheap wrapper, with EXACTLY the same movie content as the EE DVD's only in glorious Blu-Ray and all the sound formats known to civilized man... They wouldn't have to bother with the Special Features DVD's. I'm happy with those as they are. I am not keen on yet another EE version. You know:

"Get your new Extended editions NOW!!! With twice-the-size all new-and-improved Gollum!!! We give you our "satisfaction or money-gone" garantuee!!!

(I've been 'Lucassed' one too many times).

sonnyworld85 · 12-05-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aar002

Personally I like the EE DVD boxsets so much, I would rather have WB bring out a set of 'replacement BD's'. So just six disks in a cheap wrapper, with EXACTLY the same movie content as the EE DVD's only in glorious Blu-Ray and all the sound formats known to civilized man... They wouldn't have to bother with the Special Features DVD's. I'm happy with those as they are. I am not keen on yet another EE version. You know:

"Get your new Extended editions NOW!!! With twice-the-size all new-and-improved Gollum!!! We give you our "satisfaction or money-gone" garantuee!!!

(I've been 'Lucassed' one too many times).

Totally agree, but I have a feeling they will be adding stuff to make people want to buy another 3 movies all over again

Midnightsailor · 12-05-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sonnyworld85

Totally agree, but I have a feeling they will be adding stuff to make people want to buy another 3 movies all over again

Without a doubt.

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12-05-2008, 08:41 AM	#498
aar002 New Member Member since:Dec 2008	Personally I like the EE DVD boxsets so much, I would rather have WB bring out a set of 'replacement BD's'. So just six disks in a cheap wrapper, with EXACTLY the same movie content as the EE DVD's only in glorious Blu-Ray and all the sound formats known to civilized man... They wouldn't have to bother with the Special Features DVD's. I'm happy with those as they are. I am not keen on yet another EE version. You know: "Get your new Extended editions NOW!!! With twice-the-size all new-and-improved Gollum!!! We give you our "satisfaction or money-gone" garantuee!!! (I've been 'Lucassed' one too many times). Last edited by aar002; 12-05-2008 at 09:32 AM.

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12-03-2008, 09:06 PM	#481
j3ff86 Member Member since:Feb 2008	I prefer the theatrical release of RotK.. the editing is kind of sloppy in some of the extended edition's scenes (Gandalf & Witch King confrontation comes to mind). Fellowship & Two Towers EE's are nothing but an improvement though. Either edition of the film for BR would be fine by me.

12-03-2008, 09:34 PM	#482
tunerfreak87 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:2	Netflix will def hold me over until the EE's are released on blu ray.

12-03-2008, 10:57 PM	#483
Spitfrnd Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:615 DVD collection:138 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:10	Extended versions for me as well. Netflix will help there if needs be.

12-04-2008, 02:16 AM	#485
doug2k4 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:alton,il 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:603 DVD collection:194 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:70	DoubleDose..it may seem unforgivable (now) to make us wait, but do remember the hoops & hurdles we had to endure for the Theatrical vs EE versions. Apparently, good things come to those who wait, but Kat (wifey) & I will gladly welcome either version which is initially released. As a form of LOTR Blu foreplay, she's watchin' EE Two Towers right now. I must admit that it looks mighty fine upconverted, can only imagine the Blu version.......................!

12-04-2008, 02:57 AM	#486
t0nythebeat Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:38 Trading Score:2	I def want the extended editions, but I will buy with or without. And I wouldn't mind double dipping in the future for these films at all.

12-04-2008, 05:02 AM	#487
ajmrowland Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:77	EEs are a definite purchase. If it's theatricals, then I'll Netflix them.

12-04-2008, 05:07 AM	#488
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	Well, the Hobbit movie is not due out until 2011, according to www.theonering.net which means no EE versions on Blu until then so I'm afraid this will be a double dip for me now. Hell, I'm going to spend the money on something anyway so why not.

12-04-2008, 01:24 PM	#489
Spitfrnd Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:615 DVD collection:138 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:10	I am not sure if this has been posted before but Digital Bits says that Warner will deliver The Lord of the Rings films on Blu-ray Disc, some time late next year, but very likely be the original theatrical versions. According to their sources, Peter Jackson wants to save the Extended Editions for an elaborate Blu-ray box set release closer to the debut of the new Hobbit films in theatres.

12-04-2008, 01:45 PM	#490
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	If its going to be 2 years before the EE are out on Blu I will double dip

12-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#491
Eternalnow Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:79 Blu-ray reviews:12	Yeah, I definitely want the Extended Editions over the theatrical ones, but I'm such a sucker for this trilogy I may end up double dipping... If I rent them from Netflix I'd probably keep them until the EE's came out

12-04-2008, 03:12 PM	#492
flyboy66 Banned Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Rowlett, Texas Blu-ray collection:49	NO EE NO SALE....and while BD is still so expensive there is no double dipping for me on any film..at least until the prices are in the ballpark of 10-17 dollars.

12-04-2008, 03:24 PM	#493
darkblueme Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Salt Lake City, Utah 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:78	For LOTR, I'll double dip. It's not even a question.

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