Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 172 - Blu-ray Forum

Aragorn the Elfstone · 02-23-2010, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bookcase

That's what I don't get: why so many people trash the theatrical versions of the movie when those are the ones that we fell in love with.

...and THIS is why I will buy the theatricals without hesitation. Those cinematic experiences were the cornerstones of my late teenage years. I feel a great deal of adoration toward each of the original films, but it is with FotR that I feel it most strongly. Considering the immense build up to the opening of Fellowship, and the fact that I saw it about 13 or 14 times in the cinema, memorizing every beat of the film - this will be the version of the film I will always love. I spent two years anticipating it (reading the book for the first time, downloading trailers, taping behind the scenes specials, tv spots, etc.) and when I finally experienced it - every moment of the film became permanently etched in my mind. The Theatrical version of this movie is, without a doubt, my favorite movie of all time - and I want to experience that in High Definition.

ScarredLungs · 02-23-2010, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nametag

I'm pretty sure all Universal titles released are/have thus far been region free.

The UK release doesn't include the digital copies, but I think will be identical otherwise...

Have they been announced yet? I can not see them when I search for them?

Grand Bob · 02-23-2010, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Texitura

I wonder how many folks who call the Theatrical Editions "garbage" stood in line on opening night to see...

The Theatrical Editions!

Did they consider them garbage at the time? I doubt it.

That is a major point! I realize that the EE's are the ultimate statement as far as the movies go, but come on - the TE's are not exactly second-rate!

mredman · 02-23-2010, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pickfair

hey, I wasn't calling for a boycott - I for one will not be suckered by New Line into double dipping. If you want to, be my guest. But, according to the poll at the top of this page, 53% also will not buy the TE's. If 53 of every 100 people New Line "thinks" will buy into this rip-off, then they will have an overstock issue. If sales start to dry up, it will make them re-think the EE's

Double dip

this isn't a double dip its not like they are the same they have different lengths and the TE are the movies that all has come to love also.
Many LOTR fans want both versions. Like me

mredman · 02-23-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nametag

I'm pretty sure all Universal titles released are/have thus far been region free.

The UK release doesn't include the digital copies, but I think will be identical otherwise...

Isn't it warner that is releasing them

radagast · 02-23-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mredman

Isn't it warner that is releasing them

Yes, it's Warner.

I've decided I don't want either the TEs nor the EEs. I'm waiting for the BOOK VERSIONS (BVs) to come out on Blu.

Damage Inc. · 02-23-2010, 01:07 PM

Yeah exactly, the Theatrical versions are so terrible that nobody wanted to see the films ever again. XD

kjacobs03 · 02-23-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

Yeah exactly, the Theatrical versions are so terrible that nobody wanted to see the films ever again. XD

No. It's more like the EE are so great they overshadow the Theatrical versions and make people ask "What's the point?"

Grand Bob · 02-23-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kjacobs03

No. It's more like the EE are so great they overshadow the Theatrical versions and make people ask "What's the point?"

Yeah, but who wants to wait another year or two? I want to see Rivendell in 1080P this year!

Fors* · 02-23-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

Yeah, but who wants to wait another year or two? I want to see Rivendell in 1080P this year!

+1, and I want to hear the Mumakil in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields with my SVS subwoofers in all of its Dolby True HD glory!

Grand Bob · 02-23-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

+1, and I want to hear the Mumakil in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields with my SVS subwoofers in all of its Dolby True HD glory!

Ha! As "W" would have said, "Bring 'em on!"

Davos · 02-23-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kjacobs03

No. It's more like the EE are so great they overshadow the Theatrical versions and make people ask "What's the point?"

Pretty much.

The theatrical editions are good movies. I don't think anyone is trashing them, so much as trashing WB's decision to dupe people into double-dipping. I like the TE's, but I have no interest in owning them since I personally consider the EE's to be the definitive editions of the series, and the only ones I would want to watch.

I can wait.

DJ_NachoMan · 02-23-2010, 07:48 PM

You know, while mostly everyone here is concerned about the Theatrical Cuts VS The Extended Cuts, i am personally more concerned about how the films themselves will turn out on Blu-Ray (PQ and AQ)

I really hope they go the whole 9 yards on this release and we get the sharpest possible image and best quality sound possible. I have tried to watch these films upscaled to 1080p and it just doesn't do it for me. The films upscaled look horrible. I've seen how the HDTV broadcast of the films look as well and to be honest I wasn't overly impressed.

Seeing how well King Kong turned out on bluray perhaps my worries are unjustified. Besides The Star Wars Trilogy (1-6), Indiana Jones Trilogy, and The Aliens Anthology - this is my most anticipated release on bluray. They had better not mess this one up......

I will buy the Theatricals and not look back. More than likely not going to double dip. This will be enough for me.....

Davos · 02-23-2010, 07:50 PM

The problem with the PQ on this release is that if it's really good, it's going to show the many, many flaws in the CGI work

nametag · 02-23-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

Yes, it's Warner.

I've decided I don't want either the TEs nor the EEs. I'm waiting for the BOOK VERSIONS (BVs) to come out on Blu.

Oh yes, sorry... but what I said goes for Warner - they have all been region free thus far (at least according to this website http://bluray.liesinc.net/) so this probably will be too...

bigmonch · 02-23-2010, 07:51 PM

WENT TO MY BESTBUY TODAY AND NOTICED THAT THEY ARE HAVING A PRE-SALE OFFER.
IF YOU PRE-ORDER THE TRILOGY THEY WILL GIVE YOU THE STEELBOOK CASE FOR THE SET.
SOUNDS PRETTY TEMPTING

Davos · 02-23-2010, 07:55 PM

Yes, old news.

phoenixram1977 · 02-23-2010, 07:56 PM

In bluray size?

AintNoSin · 02-23-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Davos

dupe people into double-dipping

How are they "duping" people? Those who would buy the extendeds know they are coming eventually. Those who don't know probably don't care and will be happy with the theatricals.

Remember, only a small, relatively rabid fan base cares about the extended editions.

People around here use words like "dupe" and "force" pretty carelessly.

bigmonch · 02-23-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Davos

Yes, old news.

sorry davos i haven't been on for awhile so i apologize for you having to read something you could have simply ignored.

and as for the other question. i can only assume it'll be in blu ray size. best buy never gives too many details though.

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02-23-2010, 07:51 PM	#3436
bigmonch Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:312 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:2	Lotr trilogy steelbook at bb!! WENT TO MY BESTBUY TODAY AND NOTICED THAT THEY ARE HAVING A PRE-SALE OFFER. IF YOU PRE-ORDER THE TRILOGY THEY WILL GIVE YOU THE STEELBOOK CASE FOR THE SET. SOUNDS PRETTY TEMPTING

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02-23-2010, 07:50 PM	#3434
Davos Banned Member since:Feb 2010	The problem with the PQ on this release is that if it's really good, it's going to show the many, many flaws in the CGI work

02-23-2010, 07:55 PM	#3437
Davos Banned Member since:Feb 2010	Yes, old news.

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