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

SpaceDog · 10-03-2008, 11:47 PM

APRIL 2010. Theatrical Editions + DIGITAL COPY.

Blu-ray.com's news page on edition details

I would never have believed it, but: According to the Digital Bits, it's true.

I hope by then Warner will be smart enough to provide the titles in highest bit rate video and full HD audio with no extra DNR. Hopefully they'll also be the extended editions.

I don't mind if the appendices aren't included as I'll keep my DVD sets, but if they are converted to Hi-def I'm good with that too

While the graphic indicates coming soon, TheDigitalBits.com indicates that the titles are in fact coming in 2009. updated TheDigitalBits.com reports these are likely delayed until March 2010.

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Marine Mike · 10-03-2008, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceDog

I would never have believed it, but:

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articl...rbluinsert.jpg

According to the digital bits, it's true.

According to a rumor I read that odds are that it'll be the theatrical release.

panamablu · 10-03-2008, 11:49 PM

I just hope Warners doesn't do one of their digibooks with these ones...

SpaceDog · 10-03-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

According to a rumor I read that odds are that it'll be the theatrical release.

Double dipping theatrical and extended on blu-ray would be shameful, but not surprising. Especially since they are likely to hook me again.

_Bolt_ · 10-03-2008, 11:52 PM

Its "coming soon" that doesnt mean 2009. Could be 2010, could be 2011

DetroitSportsFan · 10-03-2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

According to a rumor I read that odds are that it'll be the theatrical release.

There's no doubt in my mind the theatrical versions will come first, then the extended editions a year or so later.

hardcorefrokid · 10-03-2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Bolt_

Its "coming soon" that doesnt mean 2009. Could be 2010, could be 2011

Yep. The Shawshank Redemption is also on there, and that movie has been pushed back, again, and again. Let's just hope Lord Of The Rings comes out soon.

ThorianCreeper · 10-03-2008, 11:56 PM

wont be buying these unless they are extended editions digibooks would be fine by me i love em or even better would be packaging similar to the previous extended sets

TheForce8686 · 10-04-2008, 12:00 AM

I would buy whatever version they put out. Great News.

GoBlu08 · 10-04-2008, 12:03 AM

Who cares what version they put out. Its LOTR on blu ray. Why hold out on that. They are like the most talked about anticipated blus ever. By the way digital bits said that their sources say all three should be released in 09. All I can say is Day One purchase.

Russell22 · 10-04-2008, 12:06 AM

I bet they'll f*** this rlease up now warners own new line. They prob just release the theatrical..if they do i'll just keep the dvd's as i dont want the regular theatrical cuts. I hope they lavish this with the quality it deserves with exemplary pic and audio. Lets hope so.

Seretur · 10-04-2008, 12:07 AM

In a way, it feels inevitable that this will be double-dipped.

Jackson always said there are tons more extras -- including deleted scenes, which no release ever featured -- to be had for the LOTR movies, and also, the perfect time to double-dip LOTR would be with the release of The Hobbit movie, or movies, or whatever the heck they are turning that simple tale into.

So yeah, Warner. Do your worst this first time around. Lossy audio, theatrical cuts, DNR, a direct BD-Live link to the relevant AVS thread in lieu of meaningful supplements. Make us pine for the quality of the good old New Line some more.

Although I wouldn't mind to hear that line about the consistency of squirrel droppings from the EE in these releases. In a way, it would fit.

(Not that I truly dislike Warner or anything, of course...)

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-04-2008, 12:07 AM

It's either extended editions or nothing when it comes to adding them to my collection.

TheForce8686 · 10-04-2008, 12:25 AM

Im just excited about all the space I will save selling those big bulky book case extended editions and replcing them with small sleek Blu Ray cases.

GGX · 10-04-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panamablu

I just hope Warners doesn't do one of their digibooks with these ones...

Oh I wouldn't mind that at all.

The world in blu · 10-04-2008, 12:28 AM

I hope Rush Hour and LOTR will get the Blu-ray treatment they deserve.

sfmarine · 10-04-2008, 12:30 AM

I haven't seen the theatrical...only the extended. So that's all I'll upgrade to. But I have a feeling we'll get killed with different editions. Espeically with the Hobbit in pre-production.

Ernest Rister · 10-04-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoBlu08

Who cares what version they put out. Its LOTR on blu ray. Why hold out on that.

Viggo Mortensen (who played Aragorn) doesn't even consider the theatrical cuts to be "real" versions of the movies. Ditto Christopher Lee. I can't watch the theatrical cuts, because I'm now too aware of all the moments that were cut out.

For instance, going from the theatrical release of Fellowship to The Two Towers, Frodo suddenly becomes a mind-reader or one heck of a lucky guesser in that he knows Gollum's real name. How does he know Gollum's name is Smeagol? It's from a scene in the extended edition of Fellowship but cut from the theatrical.

u_nick · 10-04-2008, 12:55 AM

They can double dip if they want. I dont mind waiting.

I just hope they dont expect crazy sales number if they go theatrical only at first.

Seretur · 10-04-2008, 12:56 AM

But Denethor is still a drooling fool, even in the EE.

I'll wait for the cut that finally shows him possessed by Sauron through his own palantír. How hard was that to put in, PJ, really?

But then this goes into the larger question of the post-FOTR Peter Jackson hubris, and by extension, New Line's, and people like Penton are vastly more qualified to talk about that.

For me, the highest definition that LOTR can ever be available in is Tolkien's masterful book. End of story.

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10-03-2008, 11:47 PM	#1
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 APRIL 2010. Theatrical Editions + DIGITAL COPY. Blu-ray.com's news page on edition details I would never have believed it, but: According to the Digital Bits, it's true. I hope by then Warner will be smart enough to provide the titles in highest bit rate video and full HD audio with no extra DNR. Hopefully they'll also be the extended editions. I don't mind if the appendices aren't included as I'll keep my DVD sets, but if they are converted to Hi-def I'm good with that too While the graphic indicates coming soon, TheDigitalBits.com indicates that the titles are in fact coming in 2009. updated TheDigitalBits.com reports these are likely delayed until March 2010. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Blu-ray Trailer The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Blu-ray The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Blu-ray Review Last edited by Deciazulado; 03-26-2010 at 05:38 AM. Reason: Clarification of 2010 release status.

10-04-2008, 12:06 AM	#11
Russell22 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 6	i bet they f* this up I bet they'll f* this rlease up now warners own new line. They prob just release the theatrical..if they do i'll just keep the dvd's as i dont want the regular theatrical cuts. I hope they lavish this with the quality it deserves with exemplary pic and audio. Lets hope so.

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10-03-2008, 11:49 PM	#3
panamablu Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:376 Blu-ray collection:3151 DVD collection:279 Trading Score:1	I just hope Warners doesn't do one of their digibooks with these ones...

10-03-2008, 11:52 PM	#5
_Bolt_ Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:247 Trading Score:4	Its "coming soon" that doesnt mean 2009. Could be 2010, could be 2011

10-03-2008, 11:56 PM	#8
ThorianCreeper Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:slc Utah	wont be buying these unless they are extended editions digibooks would be fine by me i love em or even better would be packaging similar to the previous extended sets

10-04-2008, 12:00 AM	#9
TheForce8686 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:992 Trading Score:79	I would buy whatever version they put out. Great News.

10-04-2008, 12:03 AM	#10
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	Who cares what version they put out. Its LOTR on blu ray. Why hold out on that. They are like the most talked about anticipated blus ever. By the way digital bits said that their sources say all three should be released in 09. All I can say is Day One purchase.

10-04-2008, 12:07 AM	#12
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	In a way, it feels inevitable that this will be double-dipped. Jackson always said there are tons more extras -- including deleted scenes, which no release ever featured -- to be had for the LOTR movies, and also, the perfect time to double-dip LOTR would be with the release of The Hobbit movie, or movies, or whatever the heck they are turning that simple tale into. So yeah, Warner. Do your worst this first time around. Lossy audio, theatrical cuts, DNR, a direct BD-Live link to the relevant AVS thread in lieu of meaningful supplements. Make us pine for the quality of the good old New Line some more. Although I wouldn't mind to hear that line about the consistency of squirrel droppings from the EE in these releases. In a way, it would fit. (Not that I truly dislike Warner or anything, of course...)

10-04-2008, 12:07 AM	#13
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	It's either extended editions or nothing when it comes to adding them to my collection.

10-04-2008, 12:25 AM	#14
TheForce8686 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:992 Trading Score:79	Im just excited about all the space I will save selling those big bulky book case extended editions and replcing them with small sleek Blu Ray cases.

10-04-2008, 12:28 AM	#16
The world in blu Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:101 Blu-ray reviews:2	I hope Rush Hour and LOTR will get the Blu-ray treatment they deserve.

10-04-2008, 12:30 AM	#17
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I haven't seen the theatrical...only the extended. So that's all I'll upgrade to. But I have a feeling we'll get killed with different editions. Espeically with the Hobbit in pre-production.

10-04-2008, 12:55 AM	#19
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	They can double dip if they want. I dont mind waiting. I just hope they dont expect crazy sales number if they go theatrical only at first.

10-04-2008, 12:56 AM	#20
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	But Denethor is still a drooling fool, even in the EE. I'll wait for the cut that finally shows him possessed by Sauron through his own palantír. How hard was that to put in, PJ, really? But then this goes into the larger question of the post-FOTR Peter Jackson hubris, and by extension, New Line's, and people like Penton are vastly more qualified to talk about that. For me, the highest definition that LOTR can ever be available in is Tolkien's masterful book. End of story.

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