LOTR is "officially" going Blu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Blu-ray Forum

majestic1 · 12-02-2009, 04:18 AM

According to DVD Bits, Roadshow has sent them a "cryptic message" with an image of Frodo and the words "It's official. Middle Earth is turning Blu. Please await further details." At the bottom of the image is a date "04.2010,' which assumingly means in April. This is for Australia, but I also assume a U.S. date would be around the same time.

Personally, the image looks like a very slapdash job and I was a little cautious at first, but DVD Bits I reckon is very trustworthy when it comes to their news and they regularly put up press releases for various movies as well. Nevertheless, I could've slapped that photo up on Paint, but you can check it out at the link and decide for yourself..

http://www.dvdbits.com/details.asp?newsid=5023

(sorry if there is already thread, this news is just too great, even though it could be but a mere hoax)

Yautja · 12-02-2009, 08:33 AM

Awesome news but a long wait

LordCrumb · 12-02-2009, 08:44 AM

looking forward to them. I will buy both Theatrical and Extended.

nightcrawler · 12-02-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SSLAYERR

Awesome news but a long wait

Long wait? 4 months (if true) is nothing compared to how long we've waited so far for LOTR on BD. Like I and many others have already said though...will only buy if extended editions.

GGX · 12-02-2009, 09:07 PM

Image looks extremely fake. And I only care about LotR on Blu if its the extended cuts of the three movies.

MCT · 12-02-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ggx

i only care about lotr on blu if its the extended cuts of the three movies.

+1

blu-bren · 12-02-2009, 09:19 PM

why would anyone want to pay top dollar to watch these boring films in HD. jesus??

Deciazulado · 12-02-2009, 09:34 PM

?

Bullseye · 12-02-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-bren

why would anyone want to pay top dollar to watch these boring films in HD. jesus??

Is this a joke? LOL.

GGX · 12-03-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blu-bren

why would anyone want to pay top dollar to watch these boring films in HD. jesus??

Michael Bay is that you???

tbizzle · 12-03-2009, 12:17 AM

WOW, hope this is true, even though that's a jank ass image. If we don't see a US release as well, then it better be region free!

emoxley · 12-03-2009, 12:40 AM

They have been available for pre-order on Amazon.com, for a long time, here in the US.
http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Pic...9804265&sr=1-1
I'll probably rent the theatrical versions, and buy the extended versions. I read the extended versions will be available about the time The Hobbit hits the theaters. We'll see.

Sky_Captain · 12-03-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by blu-bren

why would anyone want to pay top dollar to watch these boring films in HD. jesus??

3 movies about people walking...

Celerony · 12-03-2009, 01:48 AM

Even if they would travel on skates...

(would save lots of Bulb-hours on my beamer

)

Q? · 12-03-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by majestic1

According to DVD Bits, Roadshow has sent them a "cryptic message" with an image of Frodo and the words "It's official. Middle Earth is turning Blu. Please await further details." At the bottom of the image is a date "04.2010,' which assumingly means in April. This is for Australia, but I also assume a U.S. date would be around the same time.

Personally, the image looks like a very slapdash job and I was a little cautious at first, but DVD Bits I reckon is very trustworthy when it comes to their news and they regularly put up press releases for various movies as well. Nevertheless, I could've slapped that photo up on Paint, but you can check it out at the link and decide for yourself..

http://www.dvdbits.com/details.asp?newsid=5023

(sorry if there is already thread, this news is just too great, even though it could be but a mere hoax)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHjFxJVeCQs

Celerony · 12-03-2009, 01:04 PM

Cryptic messages?

Shouldn't they call Robert Langdon?

SubElement · 12-03-2009, 01:10 PM

I don't see why they couldn't have both cuts on the disc with seamless braching?

nightcrawler · 12-03-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SubElement

I don't see why they couldn't have both cuts on the disc with seamless braching?

Because they want to fleece the public for as much money as possible

SubElement · 12-03-2009, 01:46 PM

Meh, people aren't stupid. They just won't buy the normal cut.

Q? · 12-03-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SubElement

Meh, people aren't stupid. They just won't buy the normal cut.

Of course they are going to buy it.
It's going to be a hit, trust me.

12-02-2009, 04:18 AM	#1
majestic1 Contributor Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia Blu-ray collection:7	LOTR is "officially" going Blu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! According to DVD Bits, Roadshow has sent them a "cryptic message" with an image of Frodo and the words "It's official. Middle Earth is turning Blu. Please await further details." At the bottom of the image is a date "04.2010,' which assumingly means in April. This is for Australia, but I also assume a U.S. date would be around the same time. Personally, the image looks like a very slapdash job and I was a little cautious at first, but DVD Bits I reckon is very trustworthy when it comes to their news and they regularly put up press releases for various movies as well. Nevertheless, I could've slapped that photo up on Paint, but you can check it out at the link and decide for yourself.. http://www.dvdbits.com/details.asp?newsid=5023 (sorry if there is already thread, this news is just too great, even though it could be but a mere hoax) Last edited by majestic1; 12-02-2009 at 05:25 AM.

12-03-2009, 01:48 AM	#14
Celerony Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:The Netherlands (Holland)	Even if they would travel on skates... (would save lots of Bulb-hours on my beamer)

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12-02-2009, 08:33 AM	#2
Yautja Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:AUSTRALIA Home Theater Gallery:29 Trading Score:6	Awesome news but a long wait

12-02-2009, 08:44 AM	#3
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	looking forward to them. I will buy both Theatrical and Extended.

12-02-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	Image looks extremely fake. And I only care about LotR on Blu if its the extended cuts of the three movies.

12-02-2009, 09:19 PM	#7
blu-bren Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Australia Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:548 DVD collection:384 iTunes collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:8	why would anyone want to pay top dollar to watch these boring films in HD. jesus??

12-02-2009, 09:34 PM	#8
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	?

12-03-2009, 12:17 AM	#11
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	WOW, hope this is true, even though that's a jank ass image. If we don't see a US release as well, then it better be region free!

12-03-2009, 12:40 AM	#12
emoxley Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Eastern NC Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:62 Trading Score:1	They have been available for pre-order on Amazon.com, for a long time, here in the US. http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Pic...9804265&sr=1-1 I'll probably rent the theatrical versions, and buy the extended versions. I read the extended versions will be available about the time The Hobbit hits the theaters. We'll see.

12-03-2009, 01:04 PM	#16
Celerony Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:The Netherlands (Holland)	Cryptic messages? Shouldn't they call Robert Langdon?

12-03-2009, 01:10 PM	#17
SubElement Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Australia	I don't see why they couldn't have both cuts on the disc with seamless braching?

12-03-2009, 01:46 PM	#19
SubElement Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Australia	Meh, people aren't stupid. They just won't buy the normal cut.

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