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

[rikraq]

I'm confused. On Walmart.com they have the individual releases listed twice. One group coming out 8/28 for 23.86 each and the other group coming out 11/6/12 for 31.48 each. And also the trilogy set that's already out coming out 11/6/12 for 101.98. What's the difference between all of these?

http://www.walmart.com/search/search..._616859_617014

[cmcclure16]

Originally Posted by rikraq

I'm confused. On Walmart.com they have the individual releases listed twice. One group coming out 8/28 for 23.86 each and the other group coming out 11/6/12 for 31.48 each. And also the trilogy set that's already out coming out 11/6/12 for 101.98. What's the difference between all of these?

http://www.walmart.com/search/search..._616859_617014

All the 11/6 releases include movie money to see The Hobbit.

[aimforsilence]

Anyone got the extended singles yet? I'm dying to see how the packaging looks!

[WorkShed]

Originally Posted by thegoat

As far as a "scientifically confirmed" blanket tint, I'm skeptical. Colors have been shifted slightly throughout, but not in a uniform manner.

Using the actual RGB numbers of what is supposed to be "white" pushed towards teal. It is definitely a uniform change. Also, the contrast is affected throughout the entire film.

The Two Towers and Return of the King are not affected by a teal push or mismanaged contrast and look absolutely fantastic.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

I've used the clear white function on my tv, which pushes the white levels to a more pure white, and I have to say it doesn't make the transfer look all that different. I still think the main culprit, as it were, is the new color grade.

[Josh5890]

Originally Posted by cmcclure16

All the 11/6 releases include movie money to see The Hobbit.

Thanks for the info. I think I'll hold off until then.

[Brightstar]

Originally Posted by blackhawk

that are so green

lolzz

[thegoat]

Originally Posted by WorkShed

Using the actual RGB numbers of what is supposed to be "white" pushed towards teal. It is definitely a uniform change. Also, the contrast is affected throughout the entire film.

I'll concede the point, as it's not something I've investigated personally. My perception while watching the film, however, is not that everything looks a little more green. Colors are darker but true, snow is white, skin tones are normal, etc. And I still hold that when it comes to film, perception is far more important than reality.

[integrafied1]

Originally Posted by aimforsilence

Anyone got the extended singles yet? I'm dying to see how the packaging looks!

Yes...this.

[returnofthemack]

anyone know if best buy is going to carry these in store? its about time i start picking up some lotr on blu. im most likely going to start with fellowship as its my favorite but seeing how i already own two dvd versions of fellowship ( theatrical and extended) im might just skip ahead and go right to two towers. ive never even seen the extended two towers or rotk. i love these movies but 100 bucks plus for a blu ray set is expensive. im glad they are putting them out in individual releases now.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

anyone know if best buy is going to carry these in store? its about time i start picking up some lotr on blu. im most likely going to start with fellowship as its my favorite but seeing how i already own two dvd versions of fellowship ( theatrical and extended) im might just skip ahead and go right to two towers. ive never even seen the extended two towers or rotk. i love these movies but 100 bucks plus for a blu ray set is expensive. im glad they are putting them out in individual releases now.

The EE boxset has been available repeatedly at different retailers at different times for $50 - $60 for months now. Don't know why people keep thinking that they'll be getting a better deal by buying these individual releases.

[returnofthemack]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

The EE boxset has been available repeatedly at different retailers at different times for $50 - $60 for months now. Don't know why people keep thinking that they'll be getting a better deal by buying these individual releases.

gee thanks for the help. ive only started with blu rays in june so i havent had a chance to scope out this box set and wait for the best deal to show up. i see it on amazon for 73 dollars right now. you show me where i can get it for 50. sorry i dont have 73 dollars to spend on a blu ray box set right now. instead of paying bills or rent i will buy this f-ing box set just to make you happy. god im such a ******* for only being willing to spend 20-25 at a time for movies i already own. douche

[returnofthemack]

im not stupid i know buying the set would be cheaper but the thought of spending almost a hundred dollars for this shit doesnt sit well with me. how about you send some cash to my paypal account and help a dude out? ****ing *******

[Blu Jedi Master]

Last year at Christmas time Best Buy had the EE set for $39.99 on a one day sale, so if your patient you might wait for that.

[returnofthemack]

i just dont understand the reasoning behind laughing at me bc i want to pick the titles up one at a time? is it because that poster is just soooo smart that he figured out that if i buy the box set i would save a couple bucks? well if you ask me he should have started a new thread for that valuable piece of info. did i say anything im my post about finding the best deal? no i didnt. what does anyone care if i choose to pick up the titles one by one over the course of a couple months or go out and buy the box set?

[Edword]

Well right now on amazon each film is at $23.86, which totals to $71.58. The box set is at $72. Not much cheaper, but for me I would rather have the individual titles as I don't like box sets all that much (size wise). Plus the individual releases will fit nicer into the rest of my collection, with the added bonus of slipcovers.

It's just a matter of preference. Yes the box set could be cheaper closer to BF, but so could the individual titles.

[Xenonas]

You said that the LOTR set costs over 100 bucks. The dude pointed out that it can be found for half the price and you go apeshit like some spoiled teenager. Get your stuff together, man.

[aimforsilence]

Whats with all the hate in this fourm lately? Anyway, still waiting some snaps of the individual sets. Hope they look nice. If so then next year i'll do the pointless thing and swap my boxset to the individual releases... because i guess i like waisting money on stuff i already own...

[returnofthemack]

Originally Posted by Xenonas

You said that the LOTR set costs over 100 bucks. The dude pointed out that it can be found for half the price and you go apeshit like some spoiled teenager. Get your stuff together, man.

whatever. he laughed at me. in my book that makes him a jerk. plain and simple. i didnt ask for anyones advice on how much i should pay for lotr blurays. he simply had no reason to laugh at me like im some kind of fool.

the dude didnt just point out that it could be had for half the price (it cant be had for 50 dollars right now) he did some stupid laughing smily face like im some kind of idiot. if you dont like the fact that i will defend my honor then you can go join him in the land of douchery.

my "stuff" is together. if i want to buy the individual releases over the box set bc spending $73 on amazon is too much for me to spend in one day on a freaking bluray then i have every right to choose the 25 dollar release and buy them over a period of a few months.

im must be a fool bc according this that guy i should be able to pick up the box set for 50 or 60 bucks at mulitple retailers right now. could anyone post a link to where i can find this deal?

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

gee thanks for the help. ive only started with blu rays in june so i havent had a chance to scope out this box set and wait for the best deal to show up. i see it on amazon for 73 dollars right now. you show me where i can get it for 50. sorry i dont have 73 dollars to spend on a blu ray box set right now. instead of paying bills or rent i will buy this f-ing box set just to make you happy. god im such a ******* for only being willing to spend 20-25 at a time for movies i already own. douche

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

im not stupid i know buying the set would be cheaper but the thought of spending almost a hundred dollars for this shit doesnt sit well with me. how about you send some cash to my paypal account and help a dude out? ****ing *******

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

i just dont understand the reasoning behind laughing at me bc i want to pick the titles up one at a time? is it because that poster is just soooo smart that he figured out that if i buy the box set i would save a couple bucks? well if you ask me he should have started a new thread for that valuable piece of info. did i say anything im my post about finding the best deal? no i didnt. what does anyone care if i choose to pick up the titles one by one over the course of a couple months or go out and buy the box set?

Woah there spunky... take a deep breath and count to ten.

I wasn't laughing AT YOU. I was laughing at the scenario you presented. So, don't take it so personally.

As for showing you an option for the boxset? I haven't checked recently. However, last I heard, the word on these forums is that Costco had the boxset for $49.99 or $59.99 as regular price for many months. And, we also got word that Best Buy was beginning to price-match Costco in certain territories. So, it is there if one is to take the initiative to seek out a deal.