Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 35 - Blu-ray Forum

icyteddy · 01-15-2009, 09:05 PM

Unless the studio release it right, I will pass on this. Already have the 4 disc extended trilogy with all the goodies. Pretty sure the AQ and PQ will be awesome, but that alone won't be enough to sway me unless they exceed the dvd version in EVERY WAY, meaning more special features or deleted scenes...etc.

JamesKurtovich · 01-15-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

Unless the studio release it right, I will pass on this. Already have the 4 disc extended trilogy with all the goodies. Pretty sure the AQ and PQ will be awesome, but that alone won't be enough to sway me unless they exceed the dvd version in EVERY WAY, meaning more special features or deleted scenes...etc.

There's no way the BD will beat the EE's in terms of extra content, but with BD you get 1080p PQ to go with lossless (hopefully) audio.

mredman · 01-16-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Good idea but what is wrong with the statues? My brother actualy love's them.

Not a good idea they should release the Theatrical versions like they did with the DVD with all the cool LOTR trailers on in HD

and the EE versions like the dvds as well and hopefully some new stuff but its hard to imgagine there is more stuff to ad

icyteddy · 01-16-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mredman

Not a good idea they should release the Theatrical versions like they did with the DVD with all the cool LOTR trailers on in HD

and the EE versions like the dvds as well and hopefully some new stuff but its hard to imgagine there is more stuff to ad

I remember reading on the web that Peter Jackson still have NOT included ALL the extra content and deleted scene even for the extended version. That is why I was hoping he would include whatever he miss on the dvd EE version to the blu ray.

tunerfreak87 · 01-16-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

I remember reading on the web that Peter Jackson still have NOT included ALL the extra content and deleted scene even for the extended version. That is why I was hoping he would include whatever he miss on the dvd EE version to the blu ray.

Yeah I mentioned that already, he said there was still more features he didn't get on the EE's. The bottom line is...lets pray for 5/5 AQ lossless audio and a 5/5 PQ.

ajmrowland · 01-16-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tunerfreak87

Yeah I mentioned that already, he said there was still more features he didn't get on the EE's. The bottom line is...lets pray for 5/5 AQ lossless audio and a 5/5 PQ.

I think he was talking about scenes. A deleted scenes section would be most welcome. And, inevitably, there will be reference quality transfers, so I'm not worried on that front.

ajmrowland · 01-16-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cflames89

I watched ET in a theater around his age.

ET is different. Not so many orcs/uruks, or monstrous spiders.

Well, Kids are the best judge.

Pelicans · 01-16-2009, 05:38 PM

How sweet would it be if they gave us an ultimate EE that had absolutely everything PJ wanted in it and it even more content then the 4 disc dvds now!!!

billypoe · 01-16-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelicans

How sweet would it be if they gave us an ultimate EE that had absolutely everything PJ wanted in it and it even more content then the 4 disc dvds now!!!

I believe that would register as a 9.8 on the sweet-o-meter.

AintNoSin · 01-16-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Good idea but what is wrong with the statues? My brother actualy love's them.

Nothing. I just don't have any more room.

mredman · 01-16-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

I remember reading on the web that Peter Jackson still have NOT included ALL the extra content and deleted scene even for the extended version. That is why I was hoping he would include whatever he miss on the dvd EE version to the blu ray.

So you mean deleted scenes for the Blu ray?

Because there was NO deleted scenes for the DVD version and that goes for both for the TE and EE

ajmrowland · 01-16-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mredman

So you mean deleted scenes for the Blu ray?

Because there was NO deleted scenes for the DVD version and that goes for both for the TE and EE

There were a couple deleted storyboard animatics on the EE's(oddly, for scenes that were already in the process of shooting) and tons of joking about adding a lot of scenes in the "25th anniversary edition".

saprano · 01-16-2009, 11:08 PM

Im still amazed at the excitement in this thread, you guys seem to forget WB is handling the movie. my excitement went away a long time ago.

billypoe · 01-16-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Im still amazed at the excitement in this thread, you guys seem to forget WB is handling the movie. my excitement went away a long time ago.

+1

bases1616 · 01-16-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Im still amazed at the excitement in this thread, you guys seem to forget WB is handling the movie. my excitement went away a long time ago.

Saprano, you are right! New Line would make sure this movie looked top notch with AVC MPEG-4 and 7.1 DTS-HD MA. Warner will give us probably VC-1 and DTHD 16-bit.

LORDs_angellos · 01-17-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bases1616

Saprano, you are right! New Line would make sure this movie looked top notch with AVC MPEG-4 and 7.1 DTS-HD MA. Warner will give us probably VC-1 and DTHD 16-bit.

I'm not worrying about the PQ, MPEG-4 is predominant nowadays. Even so, VC-1 looks great if utilized correctly. I am unsure whether Warner will go for 5.1 or 7.1, though looking at the DTS ES 6.1 on the extended DVDs, I'm guessing (hoping) they'll go for 7.1 DTS HD-MA.

Eagle_23 · 01-17-2009, 02:20 AM

WHAT, dang I just checked this thread out for the first time and was unaware that WB was releasing the BD. This sucks! They better give it the best treatment possible....though I know they won't.

saprano · 01-17-2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LORDs_angellos

I'm not worrying about the PQ, MPEG-4 is predominant nowadays.

warner doesn't use MPEG-4

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Even so, VC-1 looks great if utilized correctly.

Of course, look at king kong. but this is warner were talking about here.

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I am unsure whether Warner will go for 5.1 or 7.1, though looking at the DTS ES 6.1 on the extended DVDs, I'm guessing (hoping) they'll go for 7.1 DTS HD-MA.

Good luck with that one, not going to happen at all. warner deals with dolby, its going to get a 5.1 16bit dolby TrueHD soundtrack. now theres nothing with that, its lossless, i just dont like the way they use it. although i would like if it had DTS-MA 7.1, which would of happend if new line was still in control. but thats the least of our problem, the big problem is going to be the PQ. and we all know how warner does transfers so i dont need to go into detail here.

mthopper · 01-17-2009, 02:57 PM

I think we have a little glimmer of hope for the eventual (when??) release of The Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson's King Kong (2005) just got outstanding praise for its PQ and AQ. I'm hoping that means he has really got his hand in the BD quality of his movies, which will mean good things for Lord of the Rings.

The only possible hinderence to this is that King Kong is by Universal and Lord of the Rings obviously is not. I'm not sure right now about Universal's general reputation for their BDs since I don't as yet own any of theirs. Anyhow, here's hoping...

And I know this has already come up, but here we are still talking about the Extended Edition vs. the Theatrical Cut, etc, so I'll say it anyways in case someone here hasn't read through the previous pages: the King Kong release has the shorter and longer versions available for choosing by the viewer. Enjoy.

davcole · 01-17-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

warner doesn't use MPEG-4 Of course, look at king kong. but this is warner were talking about here. Good luck with that one, not going to happen at all. warner deals with dolby, its going to get a 5.1 16bit dolby TrueHD soundtrack. now theres nothing with that, its lossless, i just dont like the way they use it. although i would like if it had DTS-MA 7.1, which would of happend if new line was still in control. but thats the least of our problem, the big problem is going to be the PQ. and we all know how warner does transfers so i dont need to go into detail here.

You know now that you mention it, that's my concern too!! Of course if the theatrical versions are released, they would only be 5.1!! It wasn't till the extended editions came about that New Line upped it to 6.1. I'd still love a 6.1/7.1 mix on even the theatricals (though I have no plans to purchase anything less than the extended editions).

Now i'm not sure the bit depth of the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, i'm assuming it to be 24. However it will be really disappointing if Warners down-rezzes the track to 16bit.

For some reason, i'm not worried about them messing up the video. I have no problems with VC1 and i'm sure they'll give them the appropriate bitrate.

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01-17-2009, 02:57 PM	#699
mthopper Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Georgia Blu-ray collection:70	Possible Good Signs? I think we have a little glimmer of hope for the eventual (when??) release of The Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson's King Kong (2005) just got outstanding praise for its PQ and AQ. I'm hoping that means he has really got his hand in the BD quality of his movies, which will mean good things for Lord of the Rings. The only possible hinderence to this is that King Kong is by Universal and Lord of the Rings obviously is not. I'm not sure right now about Universal's general reputation for their BDs since I don't as yet own any of theirs. Anyhow, here's hoping... And I know this has already come up, but here we are still talking about the Extended Edition vs. the Theatrical Cut, etc, so I'll say it anyways in case someone here hasn't read through the previous pages: the King Kong release has the shorter and longer versions available for choosing by the viewer. Enjoy. Last edited by mthopper; 01-17-2009 at 03:00 PM.

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01-15-2009, 09:05 PM	#681
icyteddy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:336 DVD collection:144 Trading Score:11	Unless the studio release it right, I will pass on this. Already have the 4 disc extended trilogy with all the goodies. Pretty sure the AQ and PQ will be awesome, but that alone won't be enough to sway me unless they exceed the dvd version in EVERY WAY, meaning more special features or deleted scenes...etc.

01-16-2009, 05:38 PM	#688
Pelicans Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:8	How sweet would it be if they gave us an ultimate EE that had absolutely everything PJ wanted in it and it even more content then the 4 disc dvds now!!!

01-16-2009, 11:08 PM	#693
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Im still amazed at the excitement in this thread, you guys seem to forget WB is handling the movie. my excitement went away a long time ago.

01-17-2009, 02:20 AM	#697
Eagle_23 Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:780 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:22	WHAT, dang I just checked this thread out for the first time and was unaware that WB was releasing the BD. This sucks! They better give it the best treatment possible....though I know they won't.

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