Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

bone crusher · 10-04-2008, 04:20 PM

I am only buying LOTR on BD if it's the extended editions.

HeavyHitter · 10-04-2008, 04:21 PM

My sheer guess is theatrical releases in 2009 and the extended releases when Hobbit comes out.

GGX · 10-04-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

I am only buying LOTR on BD if it's the extended editions.

The true versions in my eyes.

Kyo28 · 10-04-2008, 04:31 PM

Besides, how hard can it be to put both versions on a BD. They can use branching to save space and not have to put two complete versions on the disc.

They did it with the Alien vs Predator movies (theatrical & unrated cut on one disc), so why not with LotR?

HeavyHitter · 10-04-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyo28

They did it with the Alien vs Predator movies (theatrical & unrated cut on one disc), so why not with LotR?

$$$

davcole · 10-04-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Yes but it filled it to capacity and lacked any sort of lossless audio.

That's the key.

RETURN OF THE KING is a 4hr + movie and hopefully will offer a lossless track (hopefully 6.1 like the DVD or 7.1). If it replicates the DVD's track, it will have to have foreign language and at least 4 commentaries, along with a legacy track (this is where DTS-MA can come in handy) and if you add in any type of Bonus View material along with the video, that can really take up real estate on the disc.

Is it possible for it to be on one disc? I'm sure it is and i'd love to see that so long as there is no compromise in audio/video quality.

Old Bones · 10-04-2008, 05:30 PM

I would only use the theatrical cuts for drink coasters while watching the extended cuts

Warner Bros...... go long or stay home

TheForce8686 · 10-04-2008, 07:51 PM

I dont get some of you. These are great movies regardless. Didn't you all see and enjoy the theatrical versions? Or did you walk out of the theatres saying "that movie sucked" and later changed your opinion when you saw the extended versions.

GGX · 10-04-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheForce8686

I dont get some of you. These are great movies regardless. Didn't you all see and enjoy the theatrical versions? Or did you walk out of the theatres saying "that movie sucked" and later changed your opinion when you saw the extended versions.

The theatrical versions are good but after seeing the extended cuts you just can't go back. The theatrical versions just seem incomplete in comparison.

TheForce8686 · 10-04-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

The theatrical versions are good but after seeing the extended cuts you just can't go back. The theatrical versions just seem incomplete in comparison.

I agree to an extent but I'd rather watch a Hi Def Theatrical Cut then a standard def Extended Cut.

kjacobs03 · 10-04-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheForce8686

I agree to an extent but I'd rather watch a Hi Def Theatrical Cut then a standard def Extended Cut.

I disagree.
To me, SD Extended Editions trump HD Theatricals.

Ernest Rister · 10-04-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheForce8686

I dont get some of you. These are great movies regardless. Didn't you all see and enjoy the theatrical versions? Or did you walk out of the theatres saying "that movie sucked" and later changed your opinion when you saw the extended versions.

The Extended Cut of Return of the King fixed many of my issues with that film -- I was disappointed with the theatrical, particularly the lack of focus on Sam and Frodo making their way to Mt. Doom -- although I'll never forgive the "Sam Go Home" b.s.

TheForce8686 · 10-04-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

The Extended Cut of Return of the King fixed many of my issues with that film -- I was disappointed with the theatrical, particularly the lack of focus on Sam and Frodo making their way to Mt. Doom -- although I'll never forgive the "Sam Go Home" b.s.

I understand how good the extended versions are but we have a rumored release in the forseeable future of the LOTR movies and we have 4 pages of *****ing and whining. I guess I am one of the select few who are excited about this.

mredman · 10-04-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Yes but it filled it to capacity and lacked any sort of lossless audio.

Actually the EE version of ROTK is 250 min long. But i think it will fit on a BD-50

And yeah i agree it must be the Extended movies they are WAY superior. And I really don't think warner is going to mess up LOTR. These movies are considered best movies of all time and that is not wrong

GGX · 10-04-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheForce8686

I understand how good the extended versions are but we have a rumored release in the forseeable future of the LOTR movies and we have 4 pages of *****ing and whining. I guess I am one of the select few who are excited about this.

The possibility of Warner ****ing this up is also there.

jmartinez · 10-04-2008, 09:11 PM

just glad this movie is being released, just give me great PQ/AQ and i'm a happy camper.

billypoe · 10-04-2008, 09:15 PM

I hope every one in this thread has voted on the LOTR vs. STAR WARS thread. LOTR is down by about 20 votes.

axia777 · 10-04-2008, 09:55 PM

I am new here and this is my first post. So hello every one. Blu Ray rules and DVD drools.

As for the LOTR Blu releases, WB/NL can stuff the theatrical releases up where the sun don't shine. I will only accept the extended cuts of the films. The theatrical releases were all right in the theater but after watching the extended cut version I just cannot go back to the normal cuts. So no double dipping for me. Extended cuts ONLY.

hostelmovies · 10-04-2008, 09:59 PM

Extended Edition = Me Buying them.

Regular Editions = Me looking at them each week in the stores and putting them back.

spam.curitiba · 10-04-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hostelmovies

Extended Edition = Me Buying them.

Regular Editions = Me looking at them each week in the stores and putting them back.

lol u will double dip just like u did with the SD versoin

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10-04-2008, 04:20 PM	#61
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	I am only buying LOTR on BD if it's the extended editions.

10-04-2008, 04:21 PM	#62
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	My sheer guess is theatrical releases in 2009 and the extended releases when Hobbit comes out.

10-04-2008, 04:31 PM	#64
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	Besides, how hard can it be to put both versions on a BD. They can use branching to save space and not have to put two complete versions on the disc. They did it with the Alien vs Predator movies (theatrical & unrated cut on one disc), so why not with LotR?

10-04-2008, 05:30 PM	#67
Old Bones Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:1	I would only use the theatrical cuts for drink coasters while watching the extended cuts Warner Bros...... go long or stay home

10-04-2008, 07:51 PM	#68
TheForce8686 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:992 Trading Score:79	I dont get some of you. These are great movies regardless. Didn't you all see and enjoy the theatrical versions? Or did you walk out of the theatres saying "that movie sucked" and later changed your opinion when you saw the extended versions.

10-04-2008, 09:11 PM	#76
jmartinez Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Dallas, Tx Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:189	just glad this movie is being released, just give me great PQ/AQ and i'm a happy camper.

10-04-2008, 09:15 PM	#77
billypoe Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Athens, GA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:622 Trading Score:1	I hope every one in this thread has voted on the LOTR vs. STAR WARS thread. LOTR is down by about 20 votes.

10-04-2008, 09:55 PM	#78
axia777 New Member Member since:Sep 2008	I am new here and this is my first post. So hello every one. Blu Ray rules and DVD drools. As for the LOTR Blu releases, WB/NL can stuff the theatrical releases up where the sun don't shine. I will only accept the extended cuts of the films. The theatrical releases were all right in the theater but after watching the extended cut version I just cannot go back to the normal cuts. So no double dipping for me. Extended cuts ONLY.

10-04-2008, 09:59 PM	#79
hostelmovies Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Rochester, MN Home Theater Gallery:52 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:2	Extended Edition = Me Buying them. Regular Editions = Me looking at them each week in the stores and putting them back.

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