The Lord Of The Rings EE's, TE's, or Both - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

JJ · 07-05-2009, 09:38 PM

I'll buy both, easily.

Diesel · 07-05-2009, 09:40 PM

I'm in for the theatricals

Still haven't seen the EEs

drichter33 · 07-05-2009, 09:47 PM

Is this just a poll thread, or was there actual news 9besides theatricals coming in Nov) from WB regarding the official plans for the EE's?

I didnt have time to scroll through all the posts.

tommyboy81 · 07-05-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drichter33

Is this just a poll thread, or was there actual news 9besides theatricals coming in Nov) from WB regarding the official plans for the EE's?

I didnt have time to scroll through all the posts.

Think it's just a poll thread.

STARSCREAM · 07-05-2009, 10:21 PM

I'm getting the theatrical's for sure.

I'm so sick of the upconverted dvd's pq, it's aweful. I have the EE's on dvd but the theatrical will suffice on blu-ray for now. The EE's are soooo long that I never even watch them all the way through.

KingBing · 07-05-2009, 11:25 PM

Since Im not really a fan I'll get whatever comes out for the GF since she loves these movies for some reason

tlages · 07-05-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RIKANA

OK! this poll is to show WB/NL, what we at Blu-ray.com really want. So make your voice heard!

WB/NL I hope you can see this...

RI

Remember that it was the theatrical versions that were nominated for Academy Awards, not the Extended. That being said, it is good that it is coming to the format, but this is most likely double dipping.

wallendo · 07-06-2009, 12:45 AM

Does anyone know if the extended editions actually exist in a hidef compatible form. In other words, is there a print or digital equivalent that can be easily converted to 1080p, or, was the extended edition only created in SD for DVD release?

P@t_Mtl · 07-06-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallendo

Does anyone know if the extended editions actually exist in a hidef compatible form. In other words, is there a print or digital equivalent that can be easily converted to 1080p, or, was the extended edition only created in SD for DVD release?

I've only seen the TE on the HD TV channels, I don't think any TV stations have the EE? I could be wrong.

mjbethancourt · 07-06-2009, 01:31 AM

In the case of LotR, they actually have a pretty valid excuse for releasing the different versions separately.
First off, for the record, I vastly prefer the EE's. They don't just have added scenes, they have a completely different directorial style.
On the matter of EE blu-rays: the theatrical cut is a straight catalog release, it is a minimal issue for the studio to release them. No additional work needs to be done on them to restore or adapt them to blu, they just need to press 'em and go. However, with the EE's, they are Jackson's properties, and he is in fact doing some work on them to adjust and enhance them. They are not being "held back" out of some sort of "greedy" marketing scheme, they have not yet been announced for release because they do not yet exist.

CJWilkie · 07-06-2009, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallendo

Does anyone know if the extended editions actually exist in a hidef compatible form. In other words, is there a print or digital equivalent that can be easily converted to 1080p, or, was the extended edition only created in SD for DVD release?

The extended edition is simply additional footage which didn't appear on the theatrical edition. It was filmed the same way, so of course the extra scenes can be scanned at high-definition.

Nutbunnies · 07-06-2009, 04:23 AM

Both. I'd normally say EEs, but 2012 is a lifetime away.

sinister184 · 07-06-2009, 04:28 AM

the 2,000 post thread wasnt enough for LOTR discussion? really?

nutronish · 07-06-2009, 04:32 AM

The EE's are superior to the TE's. When it comes to buying movies I already own, I'll wait for the EE's. It can't be said enough, the EE's add so much too the movies, they are not cutting room floor, "we're just adding them because the footage exists" extras. They enhance the characters so much. And one more thing... the Mouth of Sauron.

KubrickFan · 07-06-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJWilkie

The extended edition is simply additional footage which didn't appear on the theatrical edition. It was filmed the same way, so of course the extra scenes can be scanned at high-definition.

Some special effects were done especially for the EEs, so those have to be done in at least 2K (Digital Intermediate resolution) to match the rest of the footage. But I would like to think they had the common sense to do just that.

mjbethancourt · 07-06-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutbunnies

Both. I'd normally say EEs, but 2012 is a lifetime away.

It's going to be sooner than 2012. Don't let the negativity discourage you.

kernel_thai · 07-06-2009, 06:49 PM

Maybe there wont be a true EE. Maybe the EE release will include branching so u can watch either version.

RIKANA · 09-08-2009, 12:05 AM

Brign this out from the dead

RI

troyman21 · 09-09-2009, 01:52 AM

I say both cuts, that way, everyone will be satisfied...

icyteddy · 09-09-2009, 01:59 AM

I don't see why the studio can't give us both version via seamless branching like they did with King Kong. Two version in one disc will satisfied all LOTR fans. And give us all the special features on a second or third discs.

View Poll Results: What Edition would you like to Buy/See On Blu...
Theatrical Edition (TE's)	23	4.75%
Extended Edition (EE's)	271	55.99%
Both the Theatrical Edition and Extended Edition	158	32.64%
Don't care, I'll get what I can	32	6.61%
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07-05-2009, 09:38 PM	#141
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:624 Blu-ray collection:1298 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I'll buy both, easily.

07-05-2009, 09:40 PM	#142
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	I'm in for the theatricals Still haven't seen the EEs

07-05-2009, 09:47 PM	#143
drichter33 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:140	Is this just a poll thread, or was there actual news 9besides theatricals coming in Nov) from WB regarding the official plans for the EE's? I didnt have time to scroll through all the posts.

07-05-2009, 10:21 PM	#145
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I'm getting the theatrical's for sure. I'm so sick of the upconverted dvd's pq, it's aweful. I have the EE's on dvd but the theatrical will suffice on blu-ray for now. The EE's are soooo long that I never even watch them all the way through.

07-05-2009, 11:25 PM	#146
KingBing Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA PSN: KingBing Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:20	Since Im not really a fan I'll get whatever comes out for the GF since she loves these movies for some reason

07-06-2009, 12:45 AM	#148
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	Does anyone know if the extended editions actually exist in a hidef compatible form. In other words, is there a print or digital equivalent that can be easily converted to 1080p, or, was the extended edition only created in SD for DVD release?

07-06-2009, 01:31 AM	#150
mjbethancourt Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:suburban fly-over USA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:876	In the case of LotR, they actually have a pretty valid excuse for releasing the different versions separately. First off, for the record, I vastly prefer the EE's. They don't just have added scenes, they have a completely different directorial style. On the matter of EE blu-rays: the theatrical cut is a straight catalog release, it is a minimal issue for the studio to release them. No additional work needs to be done on them to restore or adapt them to blu, they just need to press 'em and go. However, with the EE's, they are Jackson's properties, and he is in fact doing some work on them to adjust and enhance them. They are not being "held back" out of some sort of "greedy" marketing scheme, they have not yet been announced for release because they do not yet exist.

07-06-2009, 04:23 AM	#152
Nutbunnies Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:91 iTunes collection:31	Both. I'd normally say EEs, but 2012 is a lifetime away.

07-06-2009, 04:28 AM	#153
sinister184 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:FL, USA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:593 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17	the 2,000 post thread wasnt enough for LOTR discussion? really?

07-06-2009, 04:32 AM	#154
nutronish New Member Member since:Jul 2009	The EE's are superior to the TE's. When it comes to buying movies I already own, I'll wait for the EE's. It can't be said enough, the EE's add so much too the movies, they are not cutting room floor, "we're just adding them because the footage exists" extras. They enhance the characters so much. And one more thing... the Mouth of Sauron.

07-06-2009, 06:49 PM	#157
kernel_thai Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:106	Maybe there wont be a true EE. Maybe the EE release will include branching so u can watch either version.

09-08-2009, 12:05 AM	#158
RIKANA Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Greendale, WI 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:698 Blu-ray reviews:1	Brign this out from the dead RI

09-09-2009, 01:52 AM	#159
troyman21 Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Belle River, Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:5	I say both cuts, that way, everyone will be satisfied...

09-09-2009, 01:59 AM	#160
icyteddy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:336 DVD collection:144 Trading Score:11	I don't see why the studio can't give us both version via seamless branching like they did with King Kong. Two version in one disc will satisfied all LOTR fans. And give us all the special features on a second or third discs.

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