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

[ckenisell]

Originally Posted by drichter33

To the guy who said he'd watch them 1-2 times a year and would just rent-

I use Blockbuster (not online) and that would amount to about 6 rents per film over 3 yr timeframe, times the 3 movies would be 18 rentals @ 5 bucks for a blu-ray = $90.

I am sure you'll be able to get the set on its release for around $60 bucks. So, even if you dont rent them exactly the same number of times as I proposed, or use some other netflix or whatever, I am guessing you are still breaking even and getting value out of them.

That's just plain wrong. If you use Blockbuster, you'd have to hold onto the discs for 3 months in order for your calculations to be correct. Who holds on to the same 3 movies for three months? $20/per month for the service (three at a time).

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

It is hard to believe that people are still complaining about buying two versions of three superb movies that required thousands of people and over $300 million to make, and are based on what many describe as the greatest fiction of all time. The price for BOTH versions on Blu-ray high definition - with the most special features ever included with a movie - is still less than the after-inflation adjusted price of a single bare-bones VHS movie in the early '80's. Get over it!

So you're cool with spending $60 - $70 for the TE and then closer to $100 - $150 of the EE's later on? I'd much rather pay $150 for a seamless branching version. But I guess it's cool if you want to waste money. It's your money and you can spend it how you want. But don't criticize us for boycotting a sub-par version of the film when there's no reason that they couldn't release the EE's at the same time.

[Mike2060]

Originally Posted by ckenisell

That's just plain wrong. If you use Blockbuster, you'd have to hold onto the discs for 3 months in order for your calculations to be correct. Who holds on to the same 3 movies for three months? $20/per month for the service (three at a time).


So you're cool with spending $60 - $70 for the TE and then closer to $100 - $150 of the EE's later on? I'd much rather pay $150 for a seamless branching version. But I guess it's cool if you want to waste money. It's your money and you can spend it how you want. But don't criticize us for boycotting a sub-par version of the film when there's no reason that they couldn't release the EE's at the same time.

Peter Jackson wants to have input on the EE. So that is why they are not releasing the EE. You don't know what they talked about behind the scenes. Go ahead and wait 3 years for the EE. I bet you will buy the EE though right? If you were truly boycotting the studio you wouldn't buy the EE. Or any other movie from WB for that reason.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Mike2060

Peter Jackson wants to have input on the EE. So that is why they are not releasing the EE. You don't know what they talked about behind the scenes. Go ahead and wait 3 years for the EE. I bet you will buy the EE though right? If you were truly boycotting the studio you wouldn't buy the EE. Or any other movie from WB for that reason.

I don't think he said he was boycotting the studio, he was boycotting the release of the TE, like I am as well. I prefer to have the EE. Got nothing to do with boycotting the studio, just a personal choice.

[Liberal Hippie]

Originally Posted by Mike2060

Peter Jackson wants to have input on the EE. So that is why they are not releasing the EE. You don't know what they talked about behind the scenes. Go ahead and wait 3 years for the EE. I bet you will buy the EE though right? If you were truly boycotting the studio you wouldn't buy the EE. Or any other movie from WB for that reason.

There is nothing he can add to the EE thats not already in the current set. They just need to covert the current EE's to 1080.

[ckenisell]

Originally Posted by Liberal Hippie

There is nothing he can add to the EE thats already not already in the current set. They just need to covert the current EE's to 1080.

And Bingo was his name-oh.

[dcowboy7]

Originally Posted by Mike2060

Peter Jackson wants to have input on the EE.

Yeah like what food services group to hire while he is there.

[Mike2060]

Originally Posted by Liberal Hippie

There is nothing he can add to the EE thats not already in the current set. They just need to covert the current EE's to 1080.

There must be some reason he wants to work on them. Or it is just a conspiracy to delay the EE until before The Hobbit to increase sales.

[General Vyper]

Are the EE's coming out when The Hobbit hits the cinema or when its released on blu?

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by drichter33

To the guy who said he'd watch them 1-2 times a year and would just rent-

I use Blockbuster (not online) and that would amount to about 6 rents per film over 3 yr timeframe, times the 3 movies would be 18 rentals @ 5 bucks for a blu-ray = $90.

I am sure you'll be able to get the set on its release for around $60 bucks. So, even if you dont rent them exactly the same number of times as I proposed, or use some other netflix or whatever, I am guessing you are still breaking even and getting value out of them.

That was me and your calculations are incredibly wrong IF you use BBonline and your cost/rental is low which mine is.

I have the 3 out at a time plan and I rent ~20 per month (which includes the 5 instore exchange) which is $1 per rental. If I rent the 3 LOTR movies 2 times a year that is $6/year times 3 years (I bet the EEs will come out in 2, but we will make it 3 for arguments sake) which is $18. This set will sell for ~$70 street value which saves me.....drum roll..........$52. $52 is a lot of money to me and renting is the no brainer option for me in my situation Who rents BRs for $5 a pop????? With todays online rental options, that is not even an option in my mind.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, since I watch these films in a ultra marathon run, all 3 would be watched in 1-2 days which would bring the rental cost to under $1 somewhere........renting is an even better deal than I made it out to be above

Originally Posted by Mike2060

If you were truly boycotting the studio you wouldn't buy the EE. Or any other movie from WB for that reason.

READ the quote again.....he is not boycotting the studio, just this particular TE release BIG dif

[Constitution 101]

Originally Posted by ckenisell

That's just plain wrong. If you use Blockbuster, you'd have to hold onto the discs for 3 months in order for your calculations to be correct. Who holds on to the same 3 movies for three months? $20/per month for the service (three at a time).


So you're cool with spending $60 - $70 for the TE and then closer to $100 - $150 of the EE's later on? I'd much rather pay $150 for a seamless branching version. But I guess it's cool if you want to waste money. It's your money and you can spend it how you want. But don't criticize us for boycotting a sub-par version of the film when there's no reason that they couldn't release the EE's at the same time.

It's not a "waste" of money. Is buying a Ferrari a waste? Not to the people who can afford the luxury. Each individual weighs the cost w/ the return in light of his current financial situation. That gentlemen, is the beauty of the system. In some sense ALL luxuries are a waste. You don't NEED them to exist like food, clothing, and shelter. If you don't want to wait for the EE and can afford both versions, go forward w/o guilt! I'm buying both because fortunately I can afford the small luxury of doing so. You may not be and find it financially prudent to wait for the EE. If so, act accordingly w/o guilt.

[Mr.White]

NEW LINE IS JUST FREAKIN' GREEDY,NUFF SAID,they could put BOTH versions in one set as a "thank you" for the fans!!! LOTR fans deserve better,KING KONG HAD BOTH VERSIONS ON BLU SO IT CAN BE DONE!,NUFF SAID!!!

[Constitution 101]

Originally Posted by Mr.White

NEW LINE IS JUST FREAKIN' GREEDY,NUFF SAID,they could put BOTH versions in one set as a "thank you" for the fans!!! LOTR fans deserve better,KING KONG HAD BOTH VERSIONS ON BLU SO IT CAN BE DONE!,NUFF SAID!!!

They're greedy? Sounds like you're the one who has a hard time parting w/ your money. You don't want to fork over the dough for two versions. Now who's greedy?

[Mr.White]

Originally Posted by Constitution 101

They're greedy? Sounds like you're the one who has a hard time parting w/ your money. Now who's greedy?

LOTR fans are sick of getting shafted,we've spend enough green already,just make one great QUALITY release with all the versions to satisfy everybody!!!

[Diesel]

this LotR fan doesn't think the studio "owes" me anything

i've bought the movies once
i'll buy them one more time

we haven't all spent hundreds on the different releases and think the studios should do us a favor and release THEIR movies the way we think they should

they are a business trying to make money
two separate releases is what they think will get them more money most likely, so thats what they are doing
it makes perfect sense to me
and also doesn't bother me

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by Diesel

this LotR fan doesn't think the studio "owes" me anything

i've bought the movies once
i'll buy them one more time

we haven't all spent hundreds on the different releases and think the studios should do us a favor and release THEIR movies the way we think they should

they are a business trying to make money
two separate releases is what they think will get them more money most likely, so thats what they are doing
it makes perfect sense to me
and also doesn't bother me

+1...well said!!!

[Liberal Hippie]

Originally Posted by Diesel

this LotR fan doesn't think the studio "owes" me anything

i've bought the movies once
i'll buy them one more time

we haven't all spent hundreds on the different releases and think the studios should do us a favor and release THEIR movies the way we think they should

they are a business trying to make money
two separate releases is what they think will get them more money most likely, so thats what they are doing
it makes perfect sense to me
and also doesn't bother me

Just curious, do you work for New Line?

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Liberal Hippie

Just curious, do you work for New Line?

maaayyybbbeee.....


kidding of course

[Liberal Hippie]

Originally Posted by Diesel

maaayyybbbeee.....


kidding of course

Ha!

[Diesel]

of course if they're willing to pay me just to say stuff like that i'll take the job

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by Mr.White

NEW LINE IS JUST FREAKIN' GREEDY,NUFF SAID,they could put BOTH versions in one set as a "thank you" for the fans!!! LOTR fans deserve better,KING KONG HAD BOTH VERSIONS ON BLU SO IT CAN BE DONE!,NUFF SAID!!!

IF this were any other catalog title it would be done right the first time.