The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition) (2001-2003) - Page 12 - Blu-ray Forum

amoergosum · 03-08-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Farid

I say PJ was responsible for the extended cuts and he personally oversaw shooting of the extended scenes.

I actually thought so, too.
The extended cuts are brilliant in my opinion....no need for any changes.

HD Goofnut · 03-08-2011, 01:25 PM

As bad as I want this set I am going to hold off until I can get it for around $70-80 because that's what I paid for the DVD set several years ago. $10% is just way too much for this set IMHO.

radagast · 03-08-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RickZarber

I don't think anybody has film rights to the Silmarillian, do they? I wouldn't think Christopher Tolkien or anyone else in the Tolkien Estate would sell them. (I mean, the only reason JRR Tolkien sold LotR's rights back in the 50's was to help pay bills, and the family isn't exactly hurting for money now.)

That is my understanding. J.R.R. sold the rights to the Hobbit and LOTR a long time ago believing they could not be sucessfully adapted as movies. In some people's minds, he hasn't been proven wrong yet.

His son, Christopher, is very protective of his father's literary legacy.

In regards to the Hobbit, there was some litigation from Christopher holding up the Hobbit movie at one time. Yet the rights had to have been sold or the animated version of the Hobbit wouldn't have been made.

lforigno · 03-08-2011, 01:55 PM

i really hope these movies will fit onto 1 bd disc instead of 2 like the dvds. If not I will just stick with the theatrical editions

annayya · 03-08-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

As bad as I want this set I am going to hold off until I can get it for around $70-80 because that's what I paid for the DVD set several years ago. $10% is just way too much for this set IMHO.

I got the DVD set on sale but I paid a lot for the individual DVDs I bought many years ago as I pre-ordered each one when available.

I have three individual DVDs, DVD Extended set, and now I refuse to buy the Extended Blu-ray set unless the price comes down to $75 (including taxes)
I want these but I am not desperate for it.

You can watch 5 IMAX 3D movies with $84 which is the current discounted price of LOTR

NYorker · 03-08-2011, 02:05 PM

Inevitably (and, unfortunately), there will probably be a 3D converted version somewhere down the line...first to the cinemas, then on 3D discs. So, let's count 'em: this coming release, the mega-ultimate set and the future 3D version - that's 3 releases of one film! not a bad way to milk more money out of poor shire folk like us..

Member-115369 · 03-08-2011, 02:25 PM

Moot for me, I doubt Jackson will ever add more to the Extended Versions (and I don't want a shorter directors cut). I don't like 3D, and I don't really watch extra features anymore. Also not much of a video or audiophile, so I wouldn't care if a version a slightly better transfer etc. comes out.

Point being, I wouldn't double dip on these movies on Blu Ray as this set is good enough for me.

Andrewtst · 03-08-2011, 03:35 PM

3D? Forget it, thanks no 3D.

3D is some how not worth to get unless glassless TV is out.

dcowboy7 · 03-08-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrewtst

3D? Forget it, thanks no 3D.

3D is some how not worth to get unless glassless TV is out.

Isnt there a set out in japan for like $40,000.

Andrewtst · 03-08-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cook

I'm surpised some are even considering this at such a rediculous price for what is essentially a repackage. Yes, you are getting the extended movies on blu-ray, but the rest of this set is DVDs of special features that are already out on DVD. Thats simply lazy. Don't give me what is already available in a format I don't want anymore. Give me new stuff or at least put the old stuff in HD on blu-ray. Plus, we all know another set is coming out down the road which will presumably have new feature so why drop so much money on this rediculous set. They are just repackaging the special features like they did with the Theatrical Edition release. Just like with that release they will release these individually a few months down the road. Why not just wait?

Because some people like me prefer LOTR without hobbit set. Hobbit is hobbit and I rather it in seperate set.

The extra not clear and seems only two mentioned in DVD, maybe others will be in BD.

Andrewtst · 03-08-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Isnt there a set out in japan for like $40,000.

I mean in mass market not such test unit for too rich Guy which I not that rich yet.

amoergosum · 03-08-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewtst

3d? Forget it, thanks no 3d.

+1 !

mrgreed202 · 03-08-2011, 04:04 PM

Do you think this set will also have the theatricals on them? Although I like the extended editions, It would be great if they also had the theatrical cuts on them.

AreaUnderTheCurve · 03-08-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Farid

It was a (wise) decision between the studio and PJ. It was planned from the beginning.
I say PJ was responsible for the extended cuts and he personally oversaw shooting of the extended scenes.

Jackson has said that the theatricals are his preferred cut, so I doubt there will be a director's cut.

lightyear8 · 03-08-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgreed202

Do you think this set will also have the theatricals on them? Although I like the extended editions, It would be great if they also had the theatrical cuts on them.

I really hope so too!! They released DVD sets that contained both versions... not doing the same here would be a shame.

Member-115369 · 03-08-2011, 06:30 PM

I'd guess this will only be the extended versions.

Uxi · 03-08-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lightyear8

I really hope so too!! They released DVD sets that contained both versions... not doing the same here would be a shame.

They did?

My EE DVD's don't have the theatricals on them...

Constitution 101 · 03-09-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Farid

I'm thinking it'll play out like this:

September: Star Wars Saga
October: Lord of the Rings EE
November: Jurassic Park Trilogy

Maybe swap LOTR and JP.
Warner Bros. won't compete with SW that's for sure.

December: bankruptcy...

LOTR07 · 03-09-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by uxi

they did?

My ee dvd's don't have the theatricals on them...

+1...

frogmort · 03-09-2011, 12:24 AM

It was a later set they came out with that did have both, not the original EE.

03-09-2011, 12:24 AM	#240
frogmort Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Frogmorton Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:27	It was a later set they came out with that did have both, not the original EE. Last edited by frogmort; 03-09-2011 at 12:26 AM.

03-08-2011, 01:25 PM	#222
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2372 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	As bad as I want this set I am going to hold off until I can get it for around $70-80 because that's what I paid for the DVD set several years ago. $10% is just way too much for this set IMHO.

03-08-2011, 01:55 PM	#224
lforigno Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:South Lyon, MI 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:218 Trading Score:95	i really hope these movies will fit onto 1 bd disc instead of 2 like the dvds. If not I will just stick with the theatrical editions

03-08-2011, 02:05 PM	#226
NYorker Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Europe Blu-ray collection:55	Inevitably (and, unfortunately), there will probably be a 3D converted version somewhere down the line...first to the cinemas, then on 3D discs. So, let's count 'em: this coming release, the mega-ultimate set and the future 3D version - that's 3 releases of one film! not a bad way to milk more money out of poor shire folk like us..

03-08-2011, 02:25 PM	#227
Member-115369 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:241 DVD collection:165	Moot for me, I doubt Jackson will ever add more to the Extended Versions (and I don't want a shorter directors cut). I don't like 3D, and I don't really watch extra features anymore. Also not much of a video or audiophile, so I wouldn't care if a version a slightly better transfer etc. comes out. Point being, I wouldn't double dip on these movies on Blu Ray as this set is good enough for me.

03-08-2011, 03:35 PM	#228
Andrewtst Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Johor, Malaysia 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:450 DVD collection:5 iTunes collection:155 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:1	3D? Forget it, thanks no 3D. 3D is some how not worth to get unless glassless TV is out.

03-08-2011, 04:04 PM	#233
mrgreed202 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:138	Do you think this set will also have the theatricals on them? Although I like the extended editions, It would be great if they also had the theatrical cuts on them.

03-08-2011, 06:30 PM	#236
Member-115369 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:241 DVD collection:165	I'd guess this will only be the extended versions.

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