The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition) (2001-2003) - Page 81 - Blu-ray Forum

Jumpman · 05-23-2011, 11:39 PM

When do you think the individual releases of these extended editions will hit?

Last time for the theatricals, it was a five month wait. If WB sticks to that, we're looking at around the holidays for the individual releases, yes?

Having watched the theatrical trilogy on Blu Ray for the first time, I've come to the conclusion that I just don't need the extended editions of Two Towers and Return of the King. No matter which cut, they both have their problems, so I might as well go with the shorter version (although, watching the theatrical of King for the first time since it's release in '03 wasn't that bad. It's got a nice flow to it.).

The only extended edition that's an absolute must is Fellowship. I needs to have that but I'm not going to shell out 90 bucks for just one extended edition.

And by the way, the Fellowship theatrical transfer wasn't that bad. It got better as the film went along. It's definitely, absolutely not upscaled DVD as some of labeled it.

mikej327 · 05-24-2011, 04:15 AM

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Has anyone gotten advanced copies of the EEs to see if FOTR has better PQ?

I thought I read in the original announcement on here that FOTR was getting a restoration.

nathan_393 · 05-24-2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mikej327

I thought I read in the original announcement on here that FOTR was getting a restoration.

That's precisely why people want to know how the EE PQ was going to be compared to the TE. I'm looking forward to the comparison.

mikej327 · 05-24-2011, 04:58 AM

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That's precisely why people want to know how the EE PQ was going to be compared to the TE.

Yeah I know, but that poster sounded like they didn't know it was being remastered.

nathan_393 · 05-24-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mikej327

Yeah I know, but that poster sounded like they didn't know it was being remastered.

Oh. I thought they were asking so they could see what all the fuss is about.

mikej327 · 05-24-2011, 08:26 AM

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Oh. I thought they were asking so they could see what all the fuss is about.

It's ok.

radagast · 05-24-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mikej327

Yeah I know, but that poster sounded like they didn't know it was being remastered.

I know they were remastered. My point is that some people managed to get advanced examples of the PQ of Fellowship of the Ring and were harping about how bad it looked. I was annoyed then that these people had not even seen the BDs for themselves. So I was wondering if the same thing was going to happen with the EE release and we would again be treated to a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth with every frame being scrutinized by some so-called expert on the internet.

Jay444 · 05-24-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy Batty

Or... you can forget about that stupid "Best Buy exclusive!!" ring, go to Boders.com and use this code, BLP2566Y, to get the boxset (or any other item, actually) at 50%.

(hurry up, code expires today!)

Thank you so much! This code worked perfectly for me!

(ordered it the other day, but wanted to give you props!)

radagast · 05-25-2011, 01:30 PM

Less than a month away. No screencaps yet.

s2mikey · 05-25-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nathan_393

Of course they'll be available in stores.

Im sure Best Buy will so their usual price-match of Amazon on release day so if you are in NYS like me and get jammed with sales tax anyways, may as well buy them locally. I might do just that.

radagast · 05-25-2011, 01:44 PM

I'm wonder if this set will get reviewed here?

nametag · 05-25-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

I'm wonder if this set will get reviewed here?

It'll probably be one of the 10 most popular BD releases of the year, so I'd say it definitely will be!

Roy Batty · 05-25-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay444

Thank you so much! This code worked perfectly for me!

(ordered it the other day, but wanted to give you props!)

You're welcome.

And for all of you who did not make it to use that Borders 50% code, you can use this other one

BRR5721N

but hurry up, because it's only good today, so time's ticking away!

Again, it does not work with the STAR WARS set or Criterion titles, I guess they are excluded for some unexplained reason, but I can confirm it works for the LoTR EXTENDED boxset.

radagast · 05-25-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy Batty

You're welcome.

And for all of you who did not make it to use that Borders 50% code, you can use this other one

BRR5721N

but hurry up, because it's only good today, so time's ticking away!

Again, it does not work with the STAR WARS set or Criterion titles, I guess they are excluded for some unexplained reason, but I can confirm it works for the LoTR EXTENDED boxset.

Thanks. I used it and got the discount for LOTR. However, I made a mistake. I tried to go back in and order the Superman Anthology, also coming out in June and got an error message saying I had used that code already. So I should have ordered both at the same time.

How do you find out about these codes?

Edit: Apparently this is good for ONE item, so it would not have done any good for me to order anything else at the same time.

trm3 · 05-25-2011, 04:51 PM

Thanks worked for me! Just ordered it!

Cook · 05-25-2011, 05:27 PM

When I use the code it puts the total at $62. Is that what everyone else is getting?

wormraper · 05-25-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cook

When I use the code it puts the total at $62. Is that what everyone else is getting?

yes, borders coupons go off of LIST price which is $124

radagast · 05-25-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cook

When I use the code it puts the total at $62. Is that what everyone else is getting?

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Originally Posted by wormraper

yes, borders coupons go off of LIST price which is $124

...which is still cheaper by almost $10 for any other stores I have checked, including Amazon and Walmart.com

Cook · 05-25-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

yes, borders coupons go off of LIST price which is $124

K, thanks for the help.

RYJAPE21 · 05-25-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

Less than a month away. No screencaps yet.

I'm hoping for early reviews soon.

05-23-2011, 11:39 PM	#1601
Jumpman Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Durham, NC 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:230 iTunes collection:1786 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:39	When do you think the individual releases of these extended editions will hit? Last time for the theatricals, it was a five month wait. If WB sticks to that, we're looking at around the holidays for the individual releases, yes? Having watched the theatrical trilogy on Blu Ray for the first time, I've come to the conclusion that I just don't need the extended editions of Two Towers and Return of the King. No matter which cut, they both have their problems, so I might as well go with the shorter version (although, watching the theatrical of King for the first time since it's release in '03 wasn't that bad. It's got a nice flow to it.). The only extended edition that's an absolute must is Fellowship. I needs to have that but I'm not going to shell out 90 bucks for just one extended edition. And by the way, the Fellowship theatrical transfer wasn't that bad. It got better as the film went along. It's definitely, absolutely not upscaled DVD as some of labeled it.

05-25-2011, 01:30 PM	#1609
radagast Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:Indianapolis	Less than a month away. No screencaps yet.

05-25-2011, 01:44 PM	#1611
radagast Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:Indianapolis	I'm wonder if this set will get reviewed here?

05-25-2011, 04:51 PM	#1615
trm3 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2011 Home Theater Gallery:81 Blu-ray collection:148	Thanks worked for me! Just ordered it!

05-25-2011, 05:27 PM	#1616
Cook Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1261 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:2	When I use the code it puts the total at $62. Is that what everyone else is getting?

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