Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

Blurayne · 10-08-2008, 07:07 PM

I own both versions in SD and I love the EE versions. So i will wait and see what version will be release, cause i cannot and will not fall for the con on the regular version on BD and then surprise

here is the EE on BD. Buying two different versions in BD is too exspensive for me. " I'm not falling for the banana in the tailpipe."

I fell for that once with Rush Hour 3. I waited as long as i could to see if they were going to release all 3 on Blu. Not hearing anything i picked it up and wouldn't you know as soon as i watched i heard to news of them release the 3 together. sigh

Grandpa-Blu · 10-08-2008, 07:35 PM

Good. Can't wait for this one. Me and the Mrs. are going to go to bed early, so when we wake up, we have time to watch it before 1st nap at our Manor.

tcwerner77 · 10-08-2008, 10:32 PM

maybe they'll do both in one, seemless branching. That would be the best of all, although I agree they will probalbly sell them seperatly. Just wait for the extendeds. If we don't the movie companies will never learn

AintNoSin · 10-08-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tcwerner77

maybe they'll do both in one, seemless branching. That would be the best of all, although I agree they will probalbly sell them seperatly. Just wait for the extendeds. If we don't the movie companies will never learn

I see this scenario repeated many times: The LOTR Blu-rays have just been announced (theatricals only) and the anonymous BD collector sits and stews, thinking, "I'm waiting for the extended editions. That'll teach those greedy b******s at Warner! Wait! If no one buys the theatrical versions, maybe those greedy b******s at Warner will think there's no demand for LOTR films on BD and they'll never release the EE! Ahhhhhh!! Must! Preorder! Now!"

sveilside · 10-09-2008, 03:46 AM

LOL

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Originally Posted by AintNoSin

I see this scenario repeated many times: The LOTR Blu-rays have just been announced (theatricals only) and the anonymous BD collector sits and stews, thinking, "I'm waiting for the extended editions. That'll teach those greedy b******s at Warner! Wait! If no one buys the theatrical versions, maybe those greedy b******s at Warner will think there's no demand for LOTR films on BD and they'll never release the EE! Ahhhhhh!! Must! Preorder! Now!"

Stlsports · 10-09-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronSCH

I am starting to feel the same about these films as I do Star Wars—indifferent. Unless they appear in their extended versions in a set similar to The Matrix Trilogy I will pass. If Warner insists on releasing more titles in that crappy digibook format, I will simply buy the imports when available.

What is digibook? Also ive been hearing steelbook too, whats that all about???

davcole · 10-09-2008, 08:45 AM

I don't know, I just have a hunch that they will release both theatrical/extended editions on BD, though I do think they will release each film one at a time (which is fine by me).

BaronVH · 10-09-2008, 01:28 PM

What I hope is that they use the Alan Lee artwork in the same manner of the extended DVDs. I love how they made the DVDs look like old worn books with the box that holds all three. I still will only purchase the extended editions, however. I cannot imagine ever wanting to watch the theatrical again (as good as they were). The extended editions were beyond terrific. In a perfect world they were even have Bombadil, the Old Forest, and the Scouring of the Shire. I can dream, can't I? But anyway, if Warner truly wants to reward the fans and they want multiple releases, they would release the extended editions first, then the theatrical.

Ernest Rister · 10-09-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BaronVH

What I hope is that they use the Alan Lee artwork in the same manner of the extended DVDs. I love how they made the DVDs look like old worn books with the box that holds all three. I still will only purchase the extended editions, however. I cannot imagine ever wanting to watch the theatrical again (as good as they were). The extended editions were beyond terrific. In a perfect world they were even have Bombadil, the Old Forest, and the Scouring of the Shire. I can dream, can't I? But anyway, if Warner truly wants to reward the fans and they want multiple releases, they would release the extended editions first, then the theatrical.

In a perfect world, all the scenes with Denethor would be sent back for major re-writes to bring them into compliance with the novels. The Denethor scenes are a tragedy -- so well played and shot, so wrong-headed in the writing. Denethor sends Boromir to bring the Ring back to Gondor? Denethor isn't driven mad by Sauron because Denethor is using a Palantir? He's just upset because his favorite son died?

Come on...

lobo81865 · 10-09-2008, 05:01 PM

I'll probably buy them all. I love LOTR that much, but I prefer the extended editions for sure. Now how about Gladiator, Braveheart, the 13th Warrior, Conan the Barbarian, and Equilibrium in Blu-Ray?

GoBlu08 · 10-09-2008, 05:11 PM

I am getting them all as well. Braveheart is coming January 20th 2009

lobo81865 · 10-09-2008, 05:14 PM

Cool. It will be a must pre-order.

Ferris · 10-09-2008, 05:24 PM

I'll buy all of them.

This thread is evidence that not everyone can be pleased. People SCREAMED for LOTR to be release on blu-ray. Now, there's a print that shows it's "coming soon" and people are throwing conjecture all over the place.... I haven't seen a single thing announced about the specs/edition on this. I'll reserve my opinion until I see the annoucements.

CptGreedle · 10-09-2008, 05:37 PM

The only requirements that I think will make this the BEST BD release, and the best way to release these films, are not that hard, but might be too demanding for the format....

1- At LEAST the EE editions, if not Seamless Branching.
2- HD lossless audio (compressed for size restrictions) (7.1 would be best).
3- Each movie on 1 disc.
4- All the extras from all the DVDs on separate discs (as many in HD as possible too).
5- Really nice packaging.

I can't wait!

LORDs_angellos · 10-09-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

The only requirements that I think will make this the BEST BD release, and the best way to release these films, are not that hard, but might be too demanding for the format....

1- At LEAST the EE editions, if not Seamless Branching.
2- HD lossless audio (compressed for size restrictions) (7.1 would be best).
3- Each movie on 1 disc.
4- All the extras from all the DVDs on separate discs (as many in HD as possible too).
5- Really nice packaging.

I can't wait!

1- Seamless branching is probably gonna happen, but I'm a EE-only person myself. The theatrical versions seem butchered after you watch the EEs.
2- Absolutely. The EE DVDs already have DTS 6.1, so it's obvious the master data is already there for 7.1 DTS-HD MA.
3- This would be very convenient, but if the movie takes up too much space on one BD-50 for the commentaries to be included as well, I'm perfectly fine with splitting the movie onto two discs.
4- All the standard definition extras will be able to fit onto a BD-50. If they decide to rerelease them in HD though, it may require an additional disc.
5- I think that's pretty much a given. The Lord of the Rings EE DVDs have the best packaging of any release I've seen.

Ernest Rister · 10-09-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LORDs_angellos

1- If the extended editions are on the disc, seamless branching won't take up much space at all since the theatrical version is simply the EE with scenes cut. You'd only need a data file with directions for the seamless branching.

Not true -- the Extended Cut was re-scored by Howard Shore, so its a bit more complicated than missing shots.

Banjo · 10-09-2008, 07:06 PM

For me, it's simple... if it's not going to include the extended editions, I'm not buying it.

Ernest Rister · 10-09-2008, 07:10 PM

My wife has only seen the theatrical versions. We started watching the Extended cuts, roughly one hour a night four nights ago, and she's loving it. She keeps saying, "Why don't I remember this?" and I have to remind her she's watching a version she's never seen, with entire swaths of story beats restored to the narrative. We pick up on disc 3 tonight. She cried last night at the end of Fellowship, but then, who doesn't?

AintNoSin · 10-09-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

5- Really nice packaging!

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Originally Posted by LORDs_angellos

5- I think that's pretty much a given. The Lord of the Rings EE DVDs have the best packaging of any release I've seen.

As long as I get the EE's with lossless audio, I don't care if they come in a Hefty bag.

lobo81865 · 10-09-2008, 08:42 PM

Amen to that. Of course I woudn't mind nice packaging too though.

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10-08-2008, 07:07 PM	#121
Blurayne Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:197	I own both versions in SD and I love the EE versions. So i will wait and see what version will be release, cause i cannot and will not fall for the con on the regular version on BD and then surprise here is the EE on BD. Buying two different versions in BD is too exspensive for me. " I'm not falling for the banana in the tailpipe." I fell for that once with Rush Hour 3. I waited as long as i could to see if they were going to release all 3 on Blu. Not hearing anything i picked it up and wouldn't you know as soon as i watched i heard to news of them release the 3 together. sigh Last edited by Blurayne; 10-08-2008 at 07:10 PM.

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10-08-2008, 07:35 PM	#122
Grandpa-Blu Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:11	Good. Can't wait for this one. Me and the Mrs. are going to go to bed early, so when we wake up, we have time to watch it before 1st nap at our Manor.

10-08-2008, 10:32 PM	#123
tcwerner77 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008	maybe they'll do both in one, seemless branching. That would be the best of all, although I agree they will probalbly sell them seperatly. Just wait for the extendeds. If we don't the movie companies will never learn

10-09-2008, 08:45 AM	#127
davcole Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 146 Trading Score:9	I don't know, I just have a hunch that they will release both theatrical/extended editions on BD, though I do think they will release each film one at a time (which is fine by me).

10-09-2008, 01:28 PM	#128
BaronVH Power Member Member since:Oct 2007	What I hope is that they use the Alan Lee artwork in the same manner of the extended DVDs. I love how they made the DVDs look like old worn books with the box that holds all three. I still will only purchase the extended editions, however. I cannot imagine ever wanting to watch the theatrical again (as good as they were). The extended editions were beyond terrific. In a perfect world they were even have Bombadil, the Old Forest, and the Scouring of the Shire. I can dream, can't I? But anyway, if Warner truly wants to reward the fans and they want multiple releases, they would release the extended editions first, then the theatrical.

10-09-2008, 05:01 PM	#130
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:563 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3331 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3019 iTunes collection:1553 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	I'll probably buy them all. I love LOTR that much, but I prefer the extended editions for sure. Now how about Gladiator, Braveheart, the 13th Warrior, Conan the Barbarian, and Equilibrium in Blu-Ray?

10-09-2008, 05:11 PM	#131
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	I am getting them all as well. Braveheart is coming January 20th 2009

10-09-2008, 05:14 PM	#132
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:563 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3331 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3019 iTunes collection:1553 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	Cool. It will be a must pre-order.

10-09-2008, 05:24 PM	#133
Ferris Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Area Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:1	I'll buy all of them. This thread is evidence that not everyone can be pleased. People SCREAMED for LOTR to be release on blu-ray. Now, there's a print that shows it's "coming soon" and people are throwing conjecture all over the place.... I haven't seen a single thing announced about the specs/edition on this. I'll reserve my opinion until I see the annoucements.

10-09-2008, 05:37 PM	#134
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	The only requirements that I think will make this the BEST BD release, and the best way to release these films, are not that hard, but might be too demanding for the format.... 1- At LEAST the EE editions, if not Seamless Branching. 2- HD lossless audio (compressed for size restrictions) (7.1 would be best). 3- Each movie on 1 disc. 4- All the extras from all the DVDs on separate discs (as many in HD as possible too). 5- Really nice packaging. I can't wait!

10-09-2008, 07:06 PM	#137
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	For me, it's simple... if it's not going to include the extended editions, I'm not buying it.

10-09-2008, 07:10 PM	#138
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	My wife has only seen the theatrical versions. We started watching the Extended cuts, roughly one hour a night four nights ago, and she's loving it. She keeps saying, "Why don't I remember this?" and I have to remind her she's watching a version she's never seen, with entire swaths of story beats restored to the narrative. We pick up on disc 3 tonight. She cried last night at the end of Fellowship, but then, who doesn't?

10-09-2008, 08:42 PM	#140
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:563 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3331 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3019 iTunes collection:1553 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	Amen to that. Of course I woudn't mind nice packaging too though.

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