Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010

[aar002]

Originally Posted by sonnyworld85

Totally agree, but I have a feeling they will be adding stuff to make people want to buy another 3 movies all over again

I know... I know... But a man can have (admittedly foolish) dreams can't he???

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by aar002

Personally I like the EE DVD boxsets so much, I would rather have WB bring out a set of 'replacement BD's'. So just six disks in a cheap wrapper, with EXACTLY the same movie content as the EE DVD's only in glorious Blu-Ray and all the sound formats known to civilized man... They wouldn't have to bother with the Special Features DVD's. I'm happy with those as they are. I am not keen on yet another EE version. You know:

"Get your new Extended editions NOW!!! With twice-the-size all new-and-improved Gollum!!! We give you our "satisfaction or money-gone" garantuee!!!

(I've been 'Lucassed' one too many times).

+1 I feel the exact same way. The SD EE box set is some of the coolest packaging Ive ever seen and the extra discs have great content on them unlike most extras which are a waste of time.

But, I prefer watching the theatrical cuts after seeing the EEs several times now. I prefer the pacing of the theatrical cuts to the EEs. But, I want that packaging!

[Kittenz]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

+1 I feel the exact same way. The SD EE box set is some of the coolest packaging Ive ever seen and the extra discs have great content on them unlike most extras which are a waste of time.

But, I prefer watching the theatrical cuts after seeing the EEs several times now. I prefer the pacing of the theatrical cuts to the EEs. But, I want that packaging!

I do think that applies specially for The Return of the King. The theatrical version was already pretty good the way it was. If feels like they added too much stuff compared to the other 2 movies. I mean the scene where Gimli is blowing on the smoke in the ghost caves.....was that really necessary?

I wish there was a version with the theatrical version but with the voice of Saruman scene added.

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by Kittenz

I do think that applies specially for The Return of the King. The theatrical version was already pretty good the way it was. If feels like they added too much stuff compared to the other 2 movies. I mean the scene where Gimli is blowing on the smoke in the ghost caves.....was that really necessary?

I wish there was a version with the theatrical version but with the voice of Saruman scene added.

Right. Gimli blowing smoke is not a neccessity!. However, there are additions that I do like, such as more Faromir backstory. But, I would forego that for the better pacing of the theatrical versions.

[mredman]

What about the confrontation with Saruman and the arival of the dead army. ROTK EE is the most important EE

[chriharr]

New Line will ofcourse release two versions, a movie company would be stupid not to pull revenue from all streams. it's a business people and you're the customers.

[Alan A]

Originally Posted by chriharr

New Line will of course release two versions, a movie company would be stupid not to pull revenue from all streams. it's a business people and you're the customers.

everything I've read says these blu-rays for 2009 will be theatrical version only,
we need to tell everybody on all websites and forums boycott this release tell people you know with blu-ray players don't buy this release we need to send warner a clear message Extend Edition or both but no Extend Edition = NO SALE!
damed if I'll triple dip on any title!

[Unsub-X]

Originally Posted by Alan A

everything I've read says these blu-rays for 2009 will be theatrical version only,
we need to tell everybody on all websites and forums boycott this release tell people you know with blu-ray players don't buy this release we need to send warner a clear message Extend Edition or both but no Extend Edition = NO SALE!
damed if I'll triple dip on any title!

Oh christ, another cry of 'boycott' rings out from the dim masses...
It has already been established that the theatrical will be 2009, and the extended will coincide with the release of the hobbit.
If you feel like skipping the theatrical editions and waiting for the EE, more power to you but sod off if you think you have any right to decide for anyone else.
I plan to buy the theatrical and then two years later I will be more than happy to buy the EE and just to spite the people who complain I will probably buy multiple copies and give them to anyone I know with a blu ray player.

[flyboy66]

Originally Posted by Unsub-X

Oh christ, another cry of 'boycott' rings out from the dim masses...
It has already been established that the theatrical will be 2009, and the extended will coincide with the release of the hobbit.
If you feel like skipping the theatrical editions and waiting for the EE, more power to you but sod off if you think you have any right to decide for anyone else.
I plan to buy the theatrical and then two years later I will be more than happy to buy the EE and just to spite the people who complain I will probably buy multiple copies and give them to anyone I know with a blu ray player.

People have a right to boycott if they want....don't be a tool fool.

[dgator783]

good, more copies available for me to buy on release day!!....Im a happy double dipper.... ....

[flyboy66]

Originally Posted by dgator783

good, more copies available for me to buy on release day!!....Im a happy double dipper.... ....

You can have em....now back to the kool aid for you.

[cflames89]

Originally Posted by Alan A

everything I've read says these blu-rays for 2009 will be theatrical version only,
we need to tell everybody on all websites and forums boycott this release tell people you know with blu-ray players don't buy this release we need to send warner a clear message Extend Edition or both but no Extend Edition = NO SALE!
damed if I'll triple dip on any title!

Yes, let us tell Warner we will not spend money on LotR, so that they then decide to not do the EE at all. That is what would happen.

[flyboy66]

Originally Posted by cflames89

Yes, let us tell Warner we will not spend money on LotR, so that they then decide to not do the EE at all. That is what would happen.

ummm dont think so...too much money to be made on the EE's and they know it. With the economy tanking it would be a nice gesture on their part to not try and screw us over again. Pretty soon there might not be any customers out there......

[Unsub-X]

Originally Posted by flyboy66

ummm dont think so...too much money to be made on the EE's and they know it. With the economy tanking it would be a nice gesture on their part to not try and screw us over again. Pretty soon there might not be any customers out there......

Yeah how are those boycotts working for the Warner titles with the lack of audio formats?
The money will still be made on the EEs, and this way they will make that plus another load on the theatricals.

[Dale2231]

Originally Posted by sonnyworld85

Totally agree, but I have a feeling they will be adding stuff to make people want to buy another 3 movies all over again

Originally Posted by Midnightsailor

Without a doubt.

Actually Jackson said in the commentary of the EE of ROTK that he has new scenes he wants people to see but they WON'T be going into the movie to make yet another edition, they will be added as special features. The EE was his directors cut, thats all there is folks lol.

[mightypen]

mark me down as an inevitable double/triple dipper.

[trenken]

I probably wouldnt end up getting these. Has nothing to do with not wanting to spend the money. Ive just seen these movies so many times. I cant find a reason to buy them just so they can look a little better.

I would probably just netflix these.

[Schrute Farms]

Originally Posted by Unsub-X

I plan to buy the theatrical and then two years later I will be more than happy to buy the EE and just to spite the people who complain I will probably buy multiple copies and give them to anyone I know with a blu ray player.

Let me send you my address...



They can have your money, but Warner won't get mine. I will only buy the EE blu-rays, since I think they are the better and most definitive films. At least the Theatrical version blu release will let us know the probable AQ & PQ of the EE blu release.

[cflames89]

Originally Posted by flyboy66

ummm dont think so...too much money to be made on the EE's and they know it. With the economy tanking it would be a nice gesture on their part to not try and screw us over again. Pretty soon there might not be any customers out there......

Ok, think what you want. I will be happy with my theatrical next year. I don't want to wait 3 damn years for the EE.

[tunerfreak87]

Originally Posted by cflames89

Ok, think what you want. I will be happy with my theatrical next year. I don't want to wait 3 damn years for the EE.

You dont have to spend 90 bucks, just netflix em. Then you wont have to wait 3 years or whatever.