The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition) (2001-2003)

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by DaViD Boulet

the three films weren't ever going to be put on a single disc... they were going to be put on a single disc *per each* film (one disc per movie)

David, I think he was trying to be funny implying they should spread the films onto 3 discs/film for 9 discs total (for the films).

[Archangel630]

Originally Posted by Uxi

Digital copies?

It's definitely not the digital copies, because it's been specifically stated that the digital copies will be Amazon downloads, not disc based.

I'm honestly hoping they don't do a lazy transfer and have the 3 movies on 6 discs, that's ludicrous this day in age with blu tech. Unless some sort of guarantee came out that the PQ is being upgraded from the theatrical releases and that's why it's on 6 discs instead of 3 then I'd seriously have to reconsider purchasing, simply because it's a disservice to the viewing experience to pay for sub-par transfers.

[Bucky]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

David, I think he was trying to be funny implying they should spread the films onto 3 discs/film for 9 discs total (for the films).

was trying

[sfmarine]

Originally Posted by bandit29

Yeah I could do that. I do like the book style cases for the DVDs though.... Hmmmm

The book packaging is really nice.

[Falaskan]

I pre-ordered this without thinking, but I've been thinking about the critics; are these versions going to be of good quality? That is the point of blu-ray, after all. I want these to be exceptional.

[Bucky]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

I pre-ordered this without thinking, but I've been thinking about the critics; are these versions going to be of good quality? That is the point of blu-ray, after all. I want these to be exceptional.

we won't really know until they are released. we don't really know much about them at this point.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by yojoeski

7.1 isn't happening. That's been confirmed. 5.1 just like the dvd sets. These are basically HD upconverts of the Extended dvd boxsets with an extra disc thrown in. 9 dvd's in a blu ray boxset is atrocious, especially for such a marquee title. If any of you have seen any my comments over the last few months about Ten Commandments then you know my stance on this. The only movies that are out or are coming out that have any reason whatsoever to be split are ROTK extended, Gettysburg and the extended version of Gods and Generals. Nothing else that I can think of right now needs to be split.

Someone mentioned this earlier and I pray they're dead wrong, but I won't be surprised that when the end of time comes and Lawrence Of Arabia is finally released to blu-ray, it'll be split too because the idea of customer convenience appears to be lost.

Hm please show me where the audio was confirmed it was 5.1 on the Extended Editions, if so then its a downgrade because the Extended Edition DVD are 6.1 audio not 5.1... so please until the studio releases the date and facts please stop speaking that what you heard is gospel and fact. You show me a dated press release prior to this post from New Line stating this and not a amazon picture then ill believe you and apologize for calling you out. Otherwise just hush please.

[Mahatma]

Originally Posted by Farid

3 BDs + 9 Special Features DVDs, sounds like a massive set

Wonder why they included 9 DVD's and not 2-3 BD discs for the xtra,but guess cost...

[Mahatma]

Originally Posted by Archangel630

It's definitely not the digital copies, because it's been specifically stated that the digital copies will be Amazon downloads, not disc based.

I'm honestly hoping they don't do a lazy transfer and have the 3 movies on 6 discs, that's ludicrous this day in age with blu tech. Unless some sort of guarantee came out that the PQ is being upgraded from the theatrical releases and that's why it's on 6 discs instead of 3 then I'd seriously have to reconsider purchasing, simply because it's a disservice to the viewing experience to pay for sub-par transfers.

Think this is an issue where you can't have your cake and eat it too.You argue that a transfer on 6 discs instead of three leads to a sub-par transfer??!!Why not all three movies on 1 disc then But seriously:You know that in this aspect,the less compression-and they do need to compress them even for BD-leads more times than not to better transfer.

Maybe you meant sub-par viewing experience since one need to switch discs...

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by Bucky

was trying

I laughed when I read that, so I say you did good!

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by Archangel630

I'm honestly hoping they don't do a lazy transfer and have the 3 movies on 6 discs, that's ludicrous this day in age with blu tech. Unless some sort of guarantee came out that the PQ is being upgraded from the theatrical releases and that's why it's on 6 discs instead of 3 then I'd seriously have to reconsider purchasing, simply because it's a disservice to the viewing experience to pay for sub-par transfers.

This post makes no sense. If they end up coming out on 2 discs per film, if anything it will support that MORE effort went into these and we would have a better chance of a higher quality transfer as opposed to slapping them on 1 disc and calling it a day (which would be the lazy way of the two). If we get 2 discs per film though, this certainly does not point (just the opposite) to a lazy transfer by any means.

[Cook]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

This post makes no sense. If they end up coming out on 2 discs per film, if anything it will support that MORE effort went into these and we would have a better chance of a higher quality transfer as opposed to slapping them on 1 disc and calling it a day (which would be the lazy way of the two). If we get 2 discs per film though, this certainly does not point (just the opposite) to a lazy transfer by any means.

I think he was implying that rather than making an effort to make the transfers look good they will take the easy route and do very little to the transfer and put it on 2 discs. These films can look really good on one disc it all depends on how they do it. Plus, there is already a mega set in the works so this is more of a holdover til then. I don't think they are going to spend a whole lot of time on this set.

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by Cook

I think he was implying that rather than making an effort to make the transfers look good they will take the easy route and do very little to the transfer and put it on 2 discs. These films can look really good on one disc it all depends on how they do it. Plus, there is already a mega set in the works so this is more of a holdover til then. I don't think they are going to spend a whole lot of time on this set.

Thanks, my bad I would agree that they probably wont go all out as far as making these look amazing......hope we are wrong though.

[Cook]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

Thanks, my bad I would agree that they probably wont go all out as far as making these look amazing......hope we are wrong though.

Me too.

[goshikisen]

Originally Posted by Cook

Me too.

If we aren't wrong... the wallet does not come out of the pocket for these.

[Cook]

Originally Posted by goshikisen

If we aren't wrong... the wallet does not come out of the pocket for these.

Exactly. I love these films, but if these look like the theatrical editions did I probably won't buy them.

[Phazed]

do we have a confirmed released date? according to bestbuy.ca, it's scheduled for June 28

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...f7b0e7ca56en02

[Cook]

Originally Posted by Phazed

do we have a confirmed released date? according to bestbuy.ca, it's scheduled for June 28

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...f7b0e7ca56en02

Let's hope. That's not very far off at all.

[Duffy12]

No we just have to hope for some sales, very big sales that is.

[SleeperAgent]

Originally Posted by Phazed

do we have a confirmed released date? according to bestbuy.ca, it's scheduled for June 28

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...f7b0e7ca56en02

Blu of Summer 2011 right there!!!! That would be sweet if it ends up true. Way sooner than I expected and take some of the wallet crunching out of fall/winter.