Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 524 - Blu-ray Forum

aiman04 · 10-17-2010, 01:06 PM

The Hobbit films have been greenlit and Peter Jackson is set to direct. Both movies will be shot back-to-back (just like the trilogy) beginning February 2011, so hopefully we'll get the extended edition blu-ray when the first movie released in theaters Christmas 2012.

rexcrk · 10-17-2010, 01:15 PM

Ugh I don't wanna wait THAT long...

But if it means they do a really superb job (equivalent to their DVD releases, which I've never seen topped) then I guess it's ok ;P

Matt S · 10-17-2010, 06:10 PM

I am holding out for the EE versions.............I want it now, but the standard def dvd will hold me over until then........

Glad I checked this thread....visual quality issues are....Concerning

KubrickFan · 10-18-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 3d-fan

Yes. Waiting for extended editions on bluray. Like the rest of us. And just in this topic there are 525 pages of replies. On this site alone. What the bejeysus are they waiting for???

You think they're just sitting on it, taunting us with not releasing it? Warner just released the theatrical cuts, and they're probably focusing on many other releases.

Evra · 10-18-2010, 12:29 PM

I wouldn't be opposed to owning the original theatrical cuts if they were at USD 29 or below during the Black Friday sales.

I've waited long enough and since there's no news on the EEs, I'll bite come Black Friday.

HDPlasma · 10-18-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt S

I am holding out for the EE versions.............I want it now, but the standard def dvd will hold me over until then........

Glad I checked this thread....visual quality issues are....Concerning

With the delay of the Hobbit movie, you'll be waiting a while before the EE are released.
The AQ alone is awesome enough to get the theatrical verisons to hold you over for the next couple of years.

NYorker · 10-18-2010, 02:58 PM

The relatively quick price reductions on the TE blu-rays suggest to me that sales haven't gone quite as they might have expected...

Slightly off topic but, from the statements I read, it seems WB are trying to piggy-back on PJ & the LOTR success. Hey, WB - you had nothing to with the LOTR! I sincerely doubt there is one executive in that studio would have the b***s to green-light $300 mill for this project. In the meantime, try not to destroy the last HP movie like you wrecked the previous 2 installments.

End rand...

Jimbo976 · 10-18-2010, 03:43 PM

I would not have bought if I didn't get the set for $25 due to a pricing error.

I'm no spreader of DNR paranoia but I really have a hard time watching FotR on Blu-ray. Maybe it's the nature of the way it was filmed and not really DNR but whatever it is I find it unenjoyable (is that a word?). Maybe the EE will look better some day when it comes out.

Evra · 10-18-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo976

I would not have bought if I didn't get the set for $25 due to a pricing error.

I'm no spreader of DNR paranoia but I really have a hard time watching FotR on Blu-ray. Maybe it's the nature of the way it was filmed and not really DNR but whatever it is I find it unenjoyable (is that a word?). Maybe the EE will look better some day when it comes out.

People who ordered it for USD 25 havent gotten their copies yet.

Jimbo976 · 10-18-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Evra

People who ordered it for USD 25 havent gotten their copies yet.

No this was a pricing screwup by Future Shop in Canada during the initial release week. I have them in hand. Reading back now it was actually $18.99 + taxes and shipping. The mistake has long ago been fixed but here is the link...

https://forum.blu-ray.com/expired-de...ture-shop.html

HDPlasma · 10-18-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo976

I would not have bought if I didn't get the set for $25 due to a pricing error.

I'm no spreader of DNR paranoia but I really have a hard time watching FotR on Blu-ray. Maybe it's the nature of the way it was filmed and not really DNR but whatever it is I find it unenjoyable (is that a word?). Maybe the EE will look better some day when it comes out.

You hate the DNR but you are willing to compremise at the right price.

Jimbo976 · 10-18-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HDPlasma

You hate the DNR but you are willing to compremise at the right price.

Sure the last 2 movies are not near as bad so it's $18.99 for the two of them. That's not a bad price

I could always likely sell them for more than 18.99 once I watch them all.

PeterTHX · 10-18-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HDPlasma

You hate the DNR but you are willing to compremise at the right price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo976

Sure the last 2 movies are not near as bad so it's $18.99 for the two of them. That's not a bad price

I could always likely sell them for more than 18.99 once I watch them all.

I watched it this weekend. FOTR looks fine, a lot better than the kvetching would have folks making you believe the worst.

I don't remember seeing as much detail in the theatrical showings, but there's a *lot* I have seen for the first time watching this new BD.

The other 2 films look even better.

radagast · 10-18-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoraster

Yes, garbage! TTT was the worst offender in my opinion, with bizarre filtering everywhere, creating half-smeared faces and odd noise just about everywhere.

This is garbage:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...ngs/Tttbd1.png

I don't think that looks so terrible. I've seen a lot worse on BD.

Jimbo976 · 10-18-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

I watched it this weekend. FOTR looks fine, a lot better than the kvetching would have folks making you believe the worst.

I don't remember seeing as much detail in the theatrical showings, but there's a *lot* I have seen for the first time watching this new BD.

The other 2 films look even better.

Everyone has their own opinions - that's for sure. I guess maybe I'm just used to more detail on my Blu-rays. I've seen close to 1000 films on Blu-ray now and FotR is down there for me in the not so great PQ dept. I sit about 7-8 feet away from my 58" screen to watch Blu-rays and really can't sit that close with this one. If I move back a few feet it doesn't bother me as much so that is what I did the last time I was watching this.

Maybe it's just the source material and transfer they had to work with. I'm hoping they'll have a new transfer though with the EE versions.

Blu-Benny · 10-18-2010, 10:16 PM

I’m curious why people are thinking they are gonna remaster the EE”s when they are released??

Who’s to say the don’t do seemless branching or whatever it’s called and keep the original copy from the theatrical releases??

Jimbo976 · 10-18-2010, 10:18 PM

I'm hoping but yeah there is nothing saying that they will.

Blu-Benny · 10-18-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo976

I'm hoping but yeah there is nothing saying that they will.

i can't believe some people are waiting for the yet to be announced EE’s to watch these on blu!!!

these will probably be the maiden voyage for my HT when it’s done.

ts0323 · 10-18-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoraster

Yes, garbage! TTT was the worst offender in my opinion, with bizarre filtering everywhere, creating half-smeared faces and odd noise just about everywhere.

This is garbage:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...ngs/Tttbd1.png

Yikes, that looks pretty bad.

I don't remember it looking like that on my TV though.

mredman · 10-18-2010, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoraster

Yes, garbage! TTT was the worst offender in my opinion, with bizarre filtering everywhere, creating half-smeared faces and odd noise just about everywhere.

This is garbage:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...ngs/Tttbd1.png

What the hell. It doesn't even look like this when you watch it on 50 inch TV screen

This is tampered with. The Blu rays looks really good. The best LOTR has ever looked. If anyone hasn't bought this yet. Do it and judge for yourself and you will see the tranfers for LOTR trilogy is actually quite good

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10-17-2010, 01:06 PM	#10461
aiman04 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Malaysia Home Theater Gallery:9	The Hobbit films have been greenlit and Peter Jackson is set to direct. Both movies will be shot back-to-back (just like the trilogy) beginning February 2011, so hopefully we'll get the extended edition blu-ray when the first movie released in theaters Christmas 2012.

10-17-2010, 01:15 PM	#10462
rexcrk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:265 Blu-ray collection:585 DVD collection:235	Ugh I don't wanna wait THAT long... But if it means they do a really superb job (equivalent to their DVD releases, which I've never seen topped) then I guess it's ok ;P

10-17-2010, 06:10 PM	#10463
Matt S Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Texas. Muggy & Hot 24/7/365	I am holding out for the EE versions.............I want it now, but the standard def dvd will hold me over until then........ Glad I checked this thread....visual quality issues are....Concerning

10-18-2010, 12:29 PM	#10465
Evra Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	I wouldn't be opposed to owning the original theatrical cuts if they were at USD 29 or below during the Black Friday sales. I've waited long enough and since there's no news on the EEs, I'll bite come Black Friday.

10-18-2010, 02:58 PM	#10467
NYorker Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Europe Blu-ray collection:55	The relatively quick price reductions on the TE blu-rays suggest to me that sales haven't gone quite as they might have expected... Slightly off topic but, from the statements I read, it seems WB are trying to piggy-back on PJ & the LOTR success. Hey, WB - you had nothing to with the LOTR! I sincerely doubt there is one executive in that studio would have the b***s to green-light $300 mill for this project. In the meantime, try not to destroy the last HP movie like you wrecked the previous 2 installments. End rand...

10-18-2010, 03:43 PM	#10468
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	I would not have bought if I didn't get the set for $25 due to a pricing error. I'm no spreader of DNR paranoia but I really have a hard time watching FotR on Blu-ray. Maybe it's the nature of the way it was filmed and not really DNR but whatever it is I find it unenjoyable (is that a word?). Maybe the EE will look better some day when it comes out.

10-18-2010, 10:16 PM	#10476
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	I’m curious why people are thinking they are gonna remaster the EE”s when they are released?? Who’s to say the don’t do seemless branching or whatever it’s called and keep the original copy from the theatrical releases??

10-18-2010, 10:18 PM	#10477
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	I'm hoping but yeah there is nothing saying that they will.

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