Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 135 - Blu-ray Forum

Dexter Morgan · 12-14-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

About a half year.

Hmm...I wonder if they'll keep to that with the BD versions. It would make sense, just in time for holiday season 2010. I'll probably just wait it out either way.

Grand Bob · 12-14-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

I personally couldn't care less what the special features are on because I won't be watching them.

If you get a chance, the LOTR special features are worth watching on all versions, especially the EE.

Grand Bob · 12-14-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Atlas

Hmm...I wonder if they'll keep to that with the BD versions. It would make sense, just in time for holiday season 2010. I'll probably just wait it out either way.

I'm afraid they will postpone release of the EE to immediately prior to "The Hobbit", to generate pre-release buzz.

Grand Bob · 12-14-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SethRex

If i'm not mistaken, is it not cause they ran out of money on it?

That is correct, and also because Bakshi burnt himself out on it. I saw the Bakshi version when it was first run, and even back then he got an earful from Tolkien purists who didn't embrace his interpretation. You can imagine the eggshells that Jackson and Co. were walking on during their entire production!

Mahatma · 12-14-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by iFarid

Digital Bits says 6-Disc Set.

If they put the each movie on 2 discs that will be perfect

skatalite · 12-14-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by iFarid

Digital Bits says 6-Disc Set.

I believe that's because three discs are digital copies. So, it's a nine-disc set, sure, but six are the movie material:

- 3 for movies
- 3 for special features
- 3 for digital copies

Blu Myers · 12-14-2009, 05:37 PM

I'll bet you could get these cheap if you waited till black Friday 2010. Warner always has good BF deals. I own both versions on dvd, so I'll wait. Besides, the extended version actually look great upconverted.

Dexter Morgan · 12-14-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

I'm afraid they will postpone release of the EE to immediately prior to "The Hobbit", to generate pre-release buzz.

Good point... Any idea as to when The Hobbit is going to be released in theaters?

Damage Inc. · 12-14-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Atlas

Good point... Any idea as to when The Hobbit is going to be released in theaters?

I don't care, as long as he shuts up, I want to be able to watch the film.
Darned kids...

Batman1980 · 12-14-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

I'll bet you could get these cheap if you waited till black Friday 2010. Warner always has good BF deals. I own both versions on dvd, so I'll wait. Besides, the extended version actually look great upconverted.

I'll wait too unless they drop to about $45 on release day. Gone are the days I will spend $70+ on a trilogy.

bytor_one · 12-14-2009, 06:56 PM

Im not preordering this or even adding to my netflix queue until I see some reviews on the picture quality.

If they arent going to give me the extended versions, well then the only way they're getting my money is if the PQ is stellar.

Grand Bob · 12-14-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Atlas

Good point... Any idea as to when The Hobbit is going to be released in theaters?

I don't know if a release date has been set. According to theonering.net, casting is in process, and principal photography is slated to begin in May or June 2011. My initial guess is that since the LOTR movies were released in December, the movie will be released during holiday season 2012?

Grand Bob · 12-14-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bytor_one

Im not preordering this or even adding to my netflix queue until I see some reviews on the picture quality.

If they arent going to give me the extended versions, well then the only way they're getting my money is if the PQ is stellar.

Shouldn't be much doubt about that. Even the TV showings of the three movies on TNT-HD have spectacular PQ.

bytor_one · 12-14-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

Shouldn't be much doubt about that. Even the TV showings of the three movies on TNT-HD have spectacular PQ.

I know, Im not that concerned about it. Even when I watch the DVDs on my PS3 they look great, so I need to know if there's actually a real jump in quality to spend more money.

The other thing too is these movies wear me out like no other. Ive seen them so many times between TNT and DVD, there's so much to digest, that Im concerned I buy the BDs, watch them once and not touch them for a year. In that case netflix can save me almost $50 or whatever it is.

But like I said if I find out the PQ is stellar I might just buy them.

JaseT · 12-14-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

I don't know if a release date has been set. According to theonering.net, casting is in process, and principal photography is slated to begin in May or June 2011. My initial guess is that since the LOTR movies were released in December, the movie will be released during holiday season 2012?

Before or after the world ends?

Dexter Morgan · 12-14-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

I don't know if a release date has been set. According to theonering.net, casting is in process, and principal photography is slated to begin in May or June 2011. My initial guess is that since the LOTR movies were released in December, the movie will be released during holiday season 2012?

Wow, I really wouldn't want to wait 2 1/2 years! Might still wait it out a bit to try and catch a deal though.

drichter33 · 12-14-2009, 07:28 PM

I thought the following was pretty well known:

1. EE were being lined up with the Hobbit release in theaters.

2. Despite rumors of delays due to the legal issues (which have now been settled) scripts for both movies were to be delivered by end of December, and filming would begin in Spring of 2010. (There was a very recent interview with PJ during lovely bones premier confirming nothing had changed).

3. That would put the first Hobbit film at X-mas 2011 and the second at 2012. This would mean no extended editions until fall / holiday season of 2011.

As I have said before, I will be more than happy to double dip as I will more than likely get over a year of use out of the theatrical verisons before the others are available.

And quite honestly, as they released each EE, I found the added material to be less important and more time consuming, even in some cases interrupting the flow of the movie. I really enjoy the FOTR material, but after that, there are barely a few items in TTT and in ROTK I usually fast forward through some parts.

Blu Myers · 12-14-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

I'll wait too unless they drop to about $45 on release day. Gone are the days I will spend $70+ on a trilogy.

I heard that. I won't spend over $50 myself, but $40 would be the sweet spot.

jc480 · 12-14-2009, 07:42 PM

Passing on this version. I'll wait for the extended...waited this long why not wait an extra 6 months! It's not like I don't have other movies to buy/watch.

RYJAPE21 · 12-14-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jc480

Passing on this version. I'll wait for the extended...waited this long why not wait an extra 6 months! It's not like I don't have other movies to buy/watch.

This.

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12-14-2009, 05:37 PM	#2687
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	I'll bet you could get these cheap if you waited till black Friday 2010. Warner always has good BF deals. I own both versions on dvd, so I'll wait. Besides, the extended version actually look great upconverted.

12-14-2009, 06:56 PM	#2691
bytor_one Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray collection:58	Im not preordering this or even adding to my netflix queue until I see some reviews on the picture quality. If they arent going to give me the extended versions, well then the only way they're getting my money is if the PQ is stellar.

12-14-2009, 07:28 PM	#2697
drichter33 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:140	I thought the following was pretty well known: 1. EE were being lined up with the Hobbit release in theaters. 2. Despite rumors of delays due to the legal issues (which have now been settled) scripts for both movies were to be delivered by end of December, and filming would begin in Spring of 2010. (There was a very recent interview with PJ during lovely bones premier confirming nothing had changed). 3. That would put the first Hobbit film at X-mas 2011 and the second at 2012. This would mean no extended editions until fall / holiday season of 2011. As I have said before, I will be more than happy to double dip as I will more than likely get over a year of use out of the theatrical verisons before the others are available. And quite honestly, as they released each EE, I found the added material to be less important and more time consuming, even in some cases interrupting the flow of the movie. I really enjoy the FOTR material, but after that, there are barely a few items in TTT and in ROTK I usually fast forward through some parts.

12-14-2009, 07:42 PM	#2699
jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:15	Passing on this version. I'll wait for the extended...waited this long why not wait an extra 6 months! It's not like I don't have other movies to buy/watch.

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