Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 61 - Blu-ray Forum

P@t_Mtl · 04-16-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

I ripped you in the other thread and i guess i'll rip you here. We're all aware of the option of renting. Most people rent when they're not sure if they're gonna like the movie. Most people on these threads already know they like the movies, otherwise what are we talking about? Are you aware that by renting the trilogy twice a year till whenever the EE's come out, that you might as well have bought the darn thing now? It's not like the TE's are gonna be worthless once the EE's hit. Keep 'em in good shape and you might get half your money back to put towards the EE's.
And i think it's hilarious that people on this forum always throw out "the economy sucks" argument when they think something is too expensive. This isn't a bread, water, and shelter forum.

You have a problem with people expressing their choices and opinion? Only your's is valid? Look buy the thetrical cut if you are happy with it and let others decide what they want to buy, it's not like they are forcing you to wait for watching the movie, they prefer waiting for the EE because that's how they love watching these movies. To hear you talk one would think you work for New Line and are personaly being ripped of some money because people want to wait.

Irrob · 04-16-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SonOfTorah

A sucker like yourself is absolutely the best friend that the studios have, and the reason they double-dip on so many Blu Ray and dvd releases! I have no intention of buying the Theatrical versions with their by-the-numbers extra's etc and will hold out until the Extended Versions appear WHENEVER. Until then, the DVD's will do just fine, particularly Return Of The King, which has an outstanding R2 transfer.

Hold on. Because he's living for the moment, does that justify the name calling? I don't see the harm in owning both the Theatrical and Extended versions if you have some extra coin to spend. At least the studio told us in advance the EE is coming. If you want to discuss the true ills of double dipping, start a No Country for Old Men double dip thread. Now that was a travesty.

TheForce8686 · 04-16-2009, 11:20 AM

Would you guys prefer that they just waited till 2011 and released the EEs along side the Hobbit like the plan is or rather have a taste of them now? I'll take the taste of them now if I can get them at a decent price.

Bullseye · 04-16-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TheForce8686

Would you guys prefer that they just waited till 2011 and released the EEs along side the Hobbit like the plan is or rather have a taste of them now? I'll take the taste of them now if I can get them at a decent price.

Ditto. This Trilogy is worth the double dip.

borninusa · 04-16-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SonOfTorah

A sucker like yourself is absolutely the best friend that the studios have, and the reason they double-dip on so many Blu Ray and dvd releases! I have no intention of buying the Theatrical versions with their by-the-numbers extra's etc and will hold out until the Extended Versions appear WHENEVER. Until then, the DVD's will do just fine, particularly Return Of The King, which has an outstanding R2 transfer.

Dude...be reaslistic...do you think its ever going to change? Studios see cash...so they will milk till the title runs dry.

But name calling...no need for that. Just because you are happy with your release and have no intention of buying the theatrical blu...thats no need to name call. I will double dip for I LOVE the movies. Its my money and if I choose to give them some of it for a product I want, so be it.

GregBlu5 · 04-16-2009, 11:51 AM

Going to wait for the Director's Cuts. After I bought the theatrical cut of the first film in DVD, and then the DCs started appearing, I gave away the TC and went totally with the DCs after that. No double dipping again for me.

Afrobean · 04-16-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Ha! nope. TDK had many problems with the 2.40:1 transfer. the IMAX scenes were very good though. this is WB were talking about here, i dont expect LOTR pq to be flawless at all.

Nice try, brother, but those flaws you're talking about are present in the film master. It is a very faithful transfer. Not the best picture the Blu-ray could have had, but a faithful transfer of the film source, and that's all I'm asking for here.

memebras · 04-16-2009, 12:27 PM

In an early announcement to retailers, New Line Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video have revealed the cover art for 'The Lord of the Rings Trilogy' Blu-ray and Amazon has begun taking pre-orders. The release currently does not have a release date, but it is expected to be released later this year - most likely during the holiday season
Retail pricing for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy on Blu-ray is set at $99.98 with Amazon pricing pre-orders at $69.99 or $23.33 per film if you want to break it down Amazon.com Pre-Order

Toxa · 04-16-2009, 12:49 PM

AWESOME

Can't wait

"Theatrical version" What The Frak ?

BluLobsta · 04-16-2009, 01:03 PM

OMG, I just saw the pre-order for this on Amazon! My co-workers are looking at me funny now for giggling like a little schoolgirl.

Meh who cares... This Is LOTR People!!

Blu Nick · 04-16-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

OMG, I just saw the pre-order for this on Amazon! My co-workers are looking at me funny now for giggling like a little schoolgirl.

Meh who cares... This Is LOTR People!!

I can't understand all those who are in the 'i'm waiting for the Theatrical cuts' camp.Any self respecting LOTR fan or movie fanatic should own BOTH of the cuts anyway.

New Line is merely replIcating it's DVD release strategy of releasing the Theatrical cuts first and should be respected for being upfront with us.

You can't really blame the studios for 'double dipping' as the real enemy here are the idiots who buy/download sub-standard copies of movies.The only way for the studios to recoup their loses is to bring out multiple versions i'm afraid.

Marine Mike · 04-16-2009, 01:15 PM

I'll be getting the Theatrical version and then upgrading later on to the Extended Edition.

I'll just trade in the Theatrical for credit towards the Extended edition.

BluLobsta · 04-16-2009, 01:19 PM

Well, I'm a huge fan of LOTR, not necessarily a "fan"atic. I just love watching it period. What are the exact differences between the theatrical version and extended version anyway? I can't find the differences anywhere... I think I just have the theatrical versions on SD.

Beta Man · 04-16-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Nick

I can't understand all those who are in the 'i'm waiting for the Theatrical cuts' camp.Any self respecting LOTR fan or movie fanatic should own BOTH of the cuts anyway.

New Line is merely replIcating it's DVD release strategy of releasing the Theatrical cuts first and should be respected for being upfront with us.

You can't really blame the studios for 'double dipping' as the real enemy here are the idiots who buy/download sub-standard copies of movies.The only way for the studios to recoup their loses is to bring out multiple versions i'm afraid.

I agree....

as far as "Movie Fanatic" I'd put myself in that category.... but there is no way I'll buy these..... Theatrical, or Extended..... I just don't find any enjoyment from them.... Some parts are serious... others are silly..... and they "make up the rules" as they go.... in a bind???? MAGIC will save you..... friend in trouble?? Oh... we'll use the magical toe-nail of Urbina to save the day.....

I still think it will look/sound great... but not my cup of tea!

Not trying to thread crap though.... I'm happy such a big title is getting a release... and as I stated earlier... it'll be interesting to see what strategy the other studios deploy to either let consumers soak this one up.... or try to put out their own big titles to try to pull consumers in.... heck... maybe they'll just go with business as usual

ihategiantspiders · 04-16-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Well, I'm a huge fan of LOTR, not necessarily a "fan"atic. I just love watching it period. What are the exact differences between the theatrical version and extended version anyway? I can't find the differences anywhere... I think I just have the theatrical versions on SD.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/alternateversions

MerrickG · 04-16-2009, 01:36 PM

New Line can kiss my ass if they think Im going to be a sucker and buy the theatrical versions and then double dip later and buy the extended editions.

I really hope the fans send a message that if you cant give us the version we want then don't bother releasing them.

It would be ideal that they release both versions though via seemless branching.

Mr. J · 04-16-2009, 01:38 PM

I pre-ordered!

Beta Man · 04-16-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by merrick97

I really hope the fans send a message that if you cant give us the version we want then don't bother releasing them.

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Originally Posted by jayvo2008

I pre-ordered!

People who love these movies will likely double-dip.... it's just the nature of the game

BluLobsta · 04-16-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ihategiantspiders

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/alternateversions

Wow, I really gotta do my homework from now on, but back then I was in school, so I had other homework to do bleccch

This is a HUGE difference hmmm

DetroitSportsFan · 04-16-2009, 01:50 PM

Why are so many of you surprised that these are the theatrical versions? The practice of double dipping is never going away.

I'll buy it when it's on sale.

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04-16-2009, 12:49 PM	#1209
Toxa Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Opera Garnier Home Theater Gallery:110 Blu-ray collection:311 Blu-ray reviews:1	AWESOME Can't wait "Theatrical version" What The Frak ? Last edited by Toxa; 04-16-2009 at 01:02 PM.

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TheForce8686 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:992 Trading Score:79	Would you guys prefer that they just waited till 2011 and released the EEs along side the Hobbit like the plan is or rather have a taste of them now? I'll take the taste of them now if I can get them at a decent price.

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GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	Going to wait for the Director's Cuts. After I bought the theatrical cut of the first film in DVD, and then the DCs started appearing, I gave away the TC and went totally with the DCs after that. No double dipping again for me.

04-16-2009, 12:27 PM	#1208
memebras Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007	In an early announcement to retailers, New Line Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video have revealed the cover art for 'The Lord of the Rings Trilogy' Blu-ray and Amazon has begun taking pre-orders. The release currently does not have a release date, but it is expected to be released later this year - most likely during the holiday season Retail pricing for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy on Blu-ray is set at $99.98 with Amazon pricing pre-orders at $69.99 or $23.33 per film if you want to break it down Amazon.com Pre-Order

04-16-2009, 01:03 PM	#1210
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	OMG, I just saw the pre-order for this on Amazon! My co-workers are looking at me funny now for giggling like a little schoolgirl. Meh who cares... This Is LOTR People!!

04-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#1212
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I'll be getting the Theatrical version and then upgrading later on to the Extended Edition. I'll just trade in the Theatrical for credit towards the Extended edition.

04-16-2009, 01:19 PM	#1213
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Well, I'm a huge fan of LOTR, not necessarily a "fan"atic. I just love watching it period. What are the exact differences between the theatrical version and extended version anyway? I can't find the differences anywhere... I think I just have the theatrical versions on SD.

04-16-2009, 01:36 PM	#1216
MerrickG Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:College Station, TX Blu-ray reviews:2	New Line can kiss my ass if they think Im going to be a sucker and buy the theatrical versions and then double dip later and buy the extended editions. I really hope the fans send a message that if you cant give us the version we want then don't bother releasing them. It would be ideal that they release both versions though via seemless branching.

04-16-2009, 01:38 PM	#1217
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	I pre-ordered!

04-16-2009, 01:50 PM	#1220
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Why are so many of you surprised that these are the theatrical versions? The practice of double dipping is never going away. I'll buy it when it's on sale.

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