The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition) (2001-2003)

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

My copy just arrived. After inspecting the discs I'll see if this dreaded LOL GREEN TINT is present.

[lkmg]

Originally Posted by Robert Harris

This would not be inexpensive, but would be a wonderful move on the part of WB and Wingnut to replace the original disc with one of proper quality at a nominal cost to the consumer. This would allow fans to have both versions of all three films in top quality.

that would be wonderful. but doubt it would happen since PJ had already endorsed the new transfer, right?

[lkmg]

Originally Posted by JLTucker

My copy just arrived. After inspecting the discs I'll see if this dreaded LOL GREEN TINT is present.

the green tint IS there, just how dreaded it is... do let us know. thanks.

[MerrickG]

Originally Posted by JLTucker

My copy just arrived. After inspecting the discs I'll see if this dreaded LOL GREEN TINT is present.

Dude, I have asked you to go back to your old avatar? Why am I being ignored???!!!!!

[Pouyan]

Honestly, I'm watching Fellowship right now and while I can see the green tint...it's not as noticeable as those screenshots.

[amoergosum]

There's a nice comparison on YouTube...man....the highdefdigest review
is spot on with the following quote:

The random darkness of the film also got to me, especially when Gandalf first knocks on Bilbo's door, as that shot looks the same on this release as it would if you watched the Theatrical Blu-ray wearing sunglasses, and that isn't even an exaggeration.

YouTube - ‪★LOTR - (Blu-ray) Theatrical vs Extended (Comparison)★‬‏

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

The Fellowship EE digital copy is 2.94 GB on iTunes. Towers EE is 3.30 GB and King EE is 3.67 GB.

[Stinky-Dinkins]

Originally Posted by Robert Harris

Please keep in mind that what is being discussed is the EE version of the film (as you know), which is why changes in all areas are up for re-evaluation.

Knowing what we do about the process, I'd be the first on line to suggest a re-working of the current BD of the theatrical version, based upon all of the newly created data files for the EE, but with original color and densities.

This would not be inexpensive, but would be a wonderful move on the part of WB and Wingnut to replace the original disc with one of proper quality at a nominal cost to the consumer. This would allow fans to have both versions of all three films in top quality.

RAH

The EE has always been identical to the TE in terms of color timing, etc. It was meant to be an expanded version of the TE for the most hardcore fans that expanded story elements not possible in the TE because of time constraints.... not an entirely different experience. Jackson has never indicated he wants the EE to have a different timing than the TE, especially given the care he put into the grading process of the original to achieve specific moods scene by scene (as seen in that video.) Honestly, it's almost impossible to watch that video about the specific color grading of places like the Shire and Hobbiton, watch this new release, and explain it away.

[Sagacious Koreo]

I bought it. I'm happy...

[The Duke]

Originally Posted by Robert Harris

Please keep in mind that what is being discussed is the EE version of the film (as you know), which is why changes in all areas are up for re-evaluation.

Knowing what we do about the process, I'd be the first on line to suggest a re-working of the current BD of the theatrical version, based upon all of the newly created data files for the EE, but with original color and densities.

This would not be inexpensive, but would be a wonderful move on the part of WB and Wingnut to replace the original disc with one of proper quality at a nominal cost to the consumer. This would allow fans to have both versions of all three films in top quality.

RAH

With all due respect, Warner would have to remaster TTT & RotK and have the BDs without DNR for us to have all three films in top quality.

[Adam.C]

Picked up my set from BB this morning. They took the $5 off coupon also. $69.21 out the door.

The packaging is amazing. I will pop in FOTR when I get home from work.

[CF FilmFan]

Originally Posted by amoergosum

There's a nice comparison on YouTube...man....the highdefdigest review
is spot on with the following quote:




YouTube - ‪★LOTR - (Blu-ray) Theatrical vs Extended (Comparison)★‬‏

Yikes! I don't like the look of that extended video capture and comparison at all.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain85

Picked this up at Wal-Mart today for $60. $4 bucks more expensive at Future Shop.

I had FS price match me.

[kurtlingle]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I just looked over my extended versions on DVD and it's a beautiful 12 disc dvd set which I'm sure I would only be able to sell for maybe $5 at this point

Have you checked ebay?
I sold my EE DVD set for $40 and $3 shipping just a few months ago. I could not believe they were going for that much, but that was the "normal" rate at that time. Check it out ... who knows what you can get.

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by Stinky-Dinkins

The EE has always been identical to the TE in terms of color timing, etc. It was meant to be an expanded version of the TE for the most hardcore fans that expanded story elements not possible in the TE because of time constraints.... not an entirely different experience. Jackson has never indicated he wants the EE to have a different timing than the TE, especially given the care he put into the grading process of the original to achieve specific moods scene by scene (as seen in that video.) Honestly, it's almost impossible to watch that video about the specific color grading of places like the Shire and Hobbiton, watch this new release, and explain it away.

There has been confirmed reports that it was not a mistake, why is that so hard to understand? The extra about the color grading was made back in the early 2000's and PJ has a right to change his mind, like you have a right not to buy them. IMO you might be better off not buying them. It seems to me that you are dead set on not liking them and you would just waist your money.

[amoergosum]

LOL @ mrpink134
Seriously?...you need to have that quote in your signature?...in bold letters?
You're on a mission, eh...

[El_Burro]

pretty useless maybe but anyway yeah the italian version of Lord of the rings Extended (bdinfo) seems exact the same of the others:

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

I think an isolated score, with the video, should have been present as a bonus feature on all three films.

[lkmg]

Originally Posted by El_Burro

pretty useless maybe but anyway yeah the italian version of Lord of the rings Extended (bdinfo) seems exact the same of the others:

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hope someone with the UK version will post some screenshots too.

[amoergosum]

Originally Posted by El_Burro

pretty useless maybe but anyway yeah the italian version of Lord of the rings Extended (bdinfo) seems exact the same of the others:

Yes...looks the same.
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