Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 181 - Blu-ray Forum

panamablu · 03-04-2010, 12:44 PM

Is there any pictures of the set?? Not talking the artwork in the box, but each of the movies, cover art for each, are they going to be a custom box set or 3 individual cases in an outer box??

Thanks!

DaViD Boulet · 03-04-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RyRyMcNizzy13

only way i double dip for the extended release is if they update the picture and sound to an extreme, if not then the theatrical are more than enough movie for me.

The idea of a well mastered blu-ray is that you're getting artifact-free unfiltered 1080p video. I'm sure that this release will be optimally mastered given the high visibility and expectations. And with the theatricals sporting 24-bit DTS lossless, I can't see how image or sound quality could be "improved".

Naturally that's a good thing.

Fighter · 03-04-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bboisvert

Meh. I've got no issue with the double-dip. If they didn't, you'd just have people *****ing and moaning about how the theatricals weren't available. *sigh* Can't win.

When someone doesn't put out both versions (Lucas), people complain. When someone does (Jackson)... people complain.

Welcome to the Internet, I guess...

I've got the 3 theatricals on DVD and this set replaces those, plus the supplements. Sounds like a winning purchase to me. I may hold off until the price drops a bit... but the first decent sale, they're mine.

Grand Bob · 03-04-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Hasn't Jackson said a while back that their is still unused material that may be used for a future release?

Maybe they'll include that with the EE release.

The "extra" - extra material, by itself, would be worth the price (and wait) for a special extended edition. The amusement value of Arwen fighting at Helm's Deep would be worth a few bucks.

Diesel · 03-04-2010, 03:17 PM

Wooooooooo!

DTS confirmed (not sure if it was before but I noticed when I saw the story on the homepage)!!!

Seeing as I don't have a lossless system, DTS tracks sound MUCH better than (most) Dolby Digital tracks

KilloWertz · 03-04-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Wooooooooo!

DTS confirmed (not sure if it was before but I noticed when I saw the story on the homepage)!!!

Seeing as I don't have a lossless system, DTS tracks sound MUCH better than (most) Dolby Digital tracks

Same here, so I'm glad they switched. Lossless is lossless, but it's a slightly different story for people like us who can only get the core tracks.

threefiftyrocket · 03-04-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

The "extra" - extra material, by itself, would be worth the price (and wait) for a special extended edition. The amusement value of Arwen fighting at Helm's Deep would be worth a few bucks.

Can we request that your status be changed from Special Member to resident Tolkien expert, or Lord of the Rings Guru, or even something more subtle like Bilbo Bombadil... Seriously, you know more about this than my stepdad and I thought HE had all the answers...

Grand Bob · 03-04-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

Can we request that your status be changed from Special Member to resident Tolkien expert, or Lord of the Rings Guru, or even something more subtle like Bilbo Bombadil... Seriously, you know more about this than my stepdad and I thought HE had all the answers...

Just an interested fan; the real Tolkien experts are residents of asylums.

threefiftyrocket · 03-04-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

Just an interested fan; the real Tolkien experts are residents of asylums.

I know, just having fun... most Tolkien enthusiasts I've met have read the LOTR many many times, the Hobbit a couple, and have attempted The Silmarillion (spelling?), Ken (my stepdad) has read THAT one numerous times... Since I've known him he's read LOTR at least 2-3 times a year... so if I have a question, I usually go to him

Fors* · 03-04-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by killowertz

Same here, so I'm glad they switched. Lossless is lossless, but it's a slightly different story for people like us who can only get the core tracks.

They also switched to 6 channels (6.1) instead of 5 channels (5.1) from what I can tell.....

Grand Bob · 03-04-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

I know, just having fun... most Tolkien enthusiasts I've met have read the LOTR many many times, the Hobbit a couple, and have attempted The Silmarillion (spelling?), Ken (my stepdad) has read THAT one numerous times... Since I've known him he's read LOTR at least 2-3 times a year... so if I have a question, I usually go to him

It becomes an unexplainable addiction. I read all the books every year (just started Silmarillion again this week); it became a habit back in the mid-80's. Tolkien's realm is so convincing, that it appeals to me on more than a literary level. I was thinking about starting a group on the forum, but I figured I would be the only member! Maybe we can get your stepdad on the forum!

Fors* · 03-04-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

I know, just having fun... most Tolkien enthusiasts I've met have read the LOTR many many times, the Hobbit a couple, and have attempted The Silmarillion (spelling?), Ken (my stepdad) has read THAT one numerous times... Since I've known him he's read LOTR at least 2-3 times a year... so if I have a question, I usually go to him

Im think Grand Bob is actually one of the Maiar of Aule....how else could he really know as much as he does.

Goldengirl · 03-04-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

It will be the only opportunity in the movies to see the passing of a Numenorean (of which Aragorn was the last), who could die at the time of their choosing (without a forceful suicide).

technically, he was a descendant of Numenoreans.

And, since he did have a son eventually he wasn't the last one. Of course, his wife Arwen wasn't Numenorean--she had even higher descent.

threefiftyrocket · 03-04-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

It becomes an unexplainable addiction. I read all the books every year (just started Silmarillion again this week); it became a habit back in the mid-80's. Tolkien's realm is so convincing, that it appeals to me on more than a literary level. I was thinking about starting a group on the forum, but I figured I would be the only member! Maybe we can get your stepdad on the forum!

ummm... ken still thinks the internet is a government tool to infiltrate our homes... I don't think we'll see him on here... I'd be glad to join tho... not too well versed in Middle Earth lore (even tho I LOVE the movies) I need to read the books again cuz its been YEARS...

KilloWertz · 03-04-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

They also switched to 6 channels (6.1) instead of 5 channels (5.1) from what I can tell.....

That they did. That does me no good, but that's good for others.

Grand Bob · 03-04-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldengirl

technically, he was a descendant of Numenoreans.

And, since he did have a son eventually he wasn't the last one. Of course, his wife Arwen wasn't Numenorean--she had even higher descent.

Arwen...

HA!

Grand Bob · 03-04-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

ummm... ken still thinks the internet is a government tool to infiltrate our homes...

He is correct.

Witch King of Angmar · 03-04-2010, 04:11 PM

@Grand Bob: You are the luckiest, the cunningest, and most reckless man I ever knew!

"Bless you, laddie!"

Grand Bob · 03-04-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by teracore

@Grand Bob: You are the luckiest, the cunningest, and most reckless man I ever knew!

"Bless you, laddie!"

Thanks, "Gimli" Teracore!

threefiftyrocket · 03-04-2010, 04:22 PM

Why oh why is April 6 still a month away?!?! I want to watch these movies SOOOOOOOOOOO bad and I am just avoiding it until I get the Blus... this is rough

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03-04-2010, 12:44 PM	#3601
panamablu Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:3152 DVD collection:279 Trading Score:1	Is there any pictures of the set?? Not talking the artwork in the box, but each of the movies, cover art for each, are they going to be a custom box set or 3 individual cases in an outer box?? Thanks!

03-04-2010, 03:17 PM	#3605
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Wooooooooo! DTS confirmed (not sure if it was before but I noticed when I saw the story on the homepage)!!! Seeing as I don't have a lossless system, DTS tracks sound MUCH better than (most) Dolby Digital tracks

03-04-2010, 04:11 PM	#3618
Witch King of Angmar Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Minas Morgul	@Grand Bob: You are the luckiest, the cunningest, and most reckless man I ever knew! "Bless you, laddie!"

03-04-2010, 04:22 PM	#3620
threefiftyrocket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Carmel, IN Blu-ray collection:478 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Why oh why is April 6 still a month away?!?! I want to watch these movies SOOOOOOOOOOO bad and I am just avoiding it until I get the Blus... this is rough

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