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

[threefiftyrocket]

Originally Posted by cflames89

22 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

22 days until LotR on blu ray... 10 days until LotR official Blu-ray.com group readings begin... 18 days until I have a week off to watch LotR in HD... man, April is totally going to be LotR month in my neck of the woods

[Gaius Marius]

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

A pivotal moment! Elves, Men, Hobbit, and a Wizard all working together - the ultimate in diversity.

No love for Dwarves, huh

[Batman1980]

Not the beard!
Nobody tosses a dwarf!
I will be dead before I see the Ring in the hands of an Elf!

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by Gaius Marius

No love for Dwarves, huh

Whoops - may Durin restrain his wrath!

[nothing.sound]

sorry if this has already been answered, but how come the canadian version is so much cheaper?

http://www.amazon.ca/Lord-Rings-Pict...8692328&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

[SleeperAgent]

Originally Posted by nothing.sound

sorry if this has already been answered, but how come the canadian version is so much cheaper?

http://www.amazon.ca/Lord-Rings-Pict...8692328&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

Well I'll wait another week (shipping time) to get it for $15+ cheaper.

Hopefully the price drop on U.S. set happens sooner rather than later. Otherwise I foresee a lot of people just importing the Canadian version.

EDIT: WOW. Nevermind. Amazon.CA is charging $10 bucks shipping and handling on it. No wonder it's cheap.

[cflames89]

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

22 days until LotR on blu ray... 10 days until LotR official Blu-ray.com group readings begin... 18 days until I have a week off to watch LotR in HD... man, April is totally going to be LotR month in my neck of the woods

I am taking a vacation day on the 7th to watch them all on Blu with my boys.

[Mr Brzozowski]

What is the difference between the "Theatrical" release and whatever the other release is?

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by Mr Brzozowski

What is the difference between the "Theatrical" release and whatever the other release is?

Well, the Extended Editions were originally released in 4-disc DVD boxsets, about a year after each theatrical edition. Eventually, all of them were combined together into a 12-disc boxset.

Each Extended Cut of the films have many restored scenes, visual FX sequences, and additional music cues by composer howard Shore, all reincorporated under the supervision of director Peter Jackson. However, as Jackson's verbally expressed a preference for the theatrical versions, these are not technically described as "director's cuts". Each film runs much longer than its original counterpart, as noted below...

Fellowship of the Ring: 3 hrs., 28 min. (from 2 hrs., 58 min.)

The Two Towers: 3 hrs., 43 min. (from 2 hrs., 59 min.)

Return of the King: 4 hrs., 10 min. (from 3 hrs., 20 min.)

Also, each set contains 2 full discs of bonus material not found on the theatrical DVDs, including documentaries, interviews, commentaries, etc.

[Mr Brzozowski]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

Well, the Extended Editions were originally released in 4-disc DVD boxsets, about a year after each theatrical edition. Eventually, all of them were combined together into a 12-disc boxset.

Each Extended Cut of the films have many restored scenes, visual FX sequences, and additional music cues by composer howard Shore, all reincorporated under the supervision of director Peter Jackson. However, as Jackson's verbally expressed a preference for the theatrical versions, these are not technically described as "director's cuts". Each film runs much longer than its original counterpart, as noted below...

Fellowship of the Ring: 3 hrs., 28 min. (from 2 hrs., 58 min.)

The Two Towers: 3 hrs., 43 min. (from 2 hrs., 59 min.)

Return of the King: 4 hrs., 10 min. (from 3 hrs., 20 min.)

Also, each set contains 2 full discs of bonus material not found on the theatrical DVDs, including documentaries, interviews, commentaries, etc.

So is it safe to say that it would be worth investing in these when they come out on Blu Ray? Or wait to see if another version is released?

[Diesel]

Have you seen the theatrical versions or no?


If so, I say rent the extended editions on dvd, if you like them more, just wait for those if you don't want to double dip. If you don't like them more, snag this release.

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by Mr Brzozowski

So is it safe to say that it would be worth investing in these when they come out on Blu Ray? Or wait to see if another version is released?

I will personally be waiting for the Extended Edition Blu-Ray release, as those are the versions I'm most familiar with as a viewer. I enjoy them a great deal, but watching them is often exhausting because of the long runtimes, and all the extras which often are just as long. If you're a casual fan, I'd say go with the Theatrical Cuts, but the EEs are much better overall, IMO.

[Mr Brzozowski]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Have you seen the theatrical versions or no?


If so, I say rent the extended editions on dvd, if you like them more, just wait for those if you don't want to double dip. If you don't like them more, snag this release.

I have seen the theatrical releases before so I guess that will make my decision easy.

[WetCardboard]

EDIT: WOW. Nevermind. Amazon.CA is charging $10 bucks shipping and handling on it. No wonder it's cheap.

umm...no, the shipping is free

CDN$ 49.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.

[SleeperAgent]

Originally Posted by WetCardboard

umm...no, the shipping is free

If you're in the U.S. it isn't. Go ahead and try. I literally just did. Same with Amazon.uk and amazon.jp to U.S. (or any foreign shipping)

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Mr Brzozowski

I have seen the theatrical releases before so I guess that will make my decision easy.

Jackson said the Extended Editions were for lovers of the books. They have more material from the books in them.

[Witch King of Angmar]

I prefer extended editions even though I haven't read the books(have only read the hobbit).

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by cflames89

I am taking a vacation day on the 7th to watch them all on Blu with my boys.

I will spread it out over three days to savor the experience.

[radagast]

3 weeks to go...

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by radagast

3 weeks to go...

The big question is who is worthy enough to invite over to watch it. They can't be dead beats, as there has to be plenty of cheering, t-shirt removal and waving when Aragorn beheads Lurtz . Also, will have to have Pizza Hut deliver for at least one of the movies (they have the best buffalo wings), and head to Costco to pick up a case of Blue Moon.