I am Dying for this movie

They're encoding it now, making sure that it looks fantastic. :)

It will be the theatrical editions first. But honestly.... who isn't going to double dip for LOTR?

It will be the theatrical editions first. But honestly.... who isn't going to double dip for LOTR?

Sadly, me. I already double dipped on the DVD. And, as a longtime Tolkien fan, I cannot stand to watch the theatrical editions any more. The extendeds are the definitive ones for me.

The theatrical version is just for that...the theater. For my home, I want the extended edition HD DVD's. I don't care if each film takes up 2 discs...that's fine.

ill double dip.

It will be the theatrical editions first. But honestly.... who isn't going to double dip for LOTR?

What a waste. The extended editions are the one's everyone wants on HD/BD. I don't really understand the logic in bothering with the theatrical cuts.

can i have a date for lord of the rings

I can't even imagine the sales records this trilogy is going to break! Everyone I know is going to jump on this immediately!!

What a waste. The extended editions are the one's everyone wants on HD/BD. I don't really understand the logic in bothering with the theatrical cuts.

I really wish they would just do the extended editions. But money is money and LOTR is one of the biggest trilogies ever

I only have the EE versions on standard definition, so this is an opportunity to get the theatrical cut while waiting for the EE on high definition.

Is it still slated for both formats? If so I will probably get one version on Blu and the other on HD-DVD. Probably theatrical for HD-DVD if it is a combo since I already have EE on standard definition and EE on Blu-ray since the format seems to be a bit more in flux for now. This also works for audio since I can enjoy advance codecs on my Toshiba via six cable route, but not on my PS3 until I get a HDMI receiver which might coincide with the EE releases.

I really wish they would just do the extended editions. But money is money and LOTR is one of the biggest trilogies ever

Well, I hope the extended editions won't be far behind. I really have no desire to watch the theatrical cuts again, no matter how good the PQ is.

I am Dying for this movie

You and me both :(

It will be the theatrical editions first.
is there any proof of this??

Waiting for extended version in HD for LOTR, Gladiator, Sin City, Blade Runner,...hope for quality pressing.

They won't be making any money from me... EE editions only (though truthfully, the TE/EE seamless branching idea is best). Why pay full price for only part of the total film?

I just watched the movie again last week. I would buy it again and again.

is there any proof of this??

New Line announced it during CES '07 in Jan. They also said it will have a 7.1 lossless track. I can't find a link right now...

I'll dip as many times as they keep making 'em :D

I waited for the EE on dvd, so I'll surely buy the theatrical cut when it becomes available. It will be nice to have around in case I want to watch all three back to back. I did it with the EE two years ago and it was just a bit too long.

Awesome trilogy, no doubt. But, I will probably skip the Theatrical editions on HD which is crazy for me. Its just that after they DO Release the EE's on HD then you are stuck with a worthless set.

I did NOT doubledip the first time and I'll try to hold out this time too.

Yeah...listen to me..... :rolleyes: :mad:

;)

Here is the link, it's an old one from Jan. LOTR HD DVD and Blu-Ray (http://hd-insider.com/2007/01/17/lord-of-the-rings-hd-dvdbluray-details-trickling-out.aspx)

Article from link

During their TotalHD press conference at CES, Warner announced that New Line was working on the Lord of the Rings trilogy for both HD DVD and Blu-ray. While they did confirm that the titles were in the works, no details were given.

A source close to the matter gave us a few details of the upcoming release, these include:

* Main feature will be a single DL disc on both HD DVD and Blu-ray. (no word if it will be a TotalHD disc)
* The movies will be the Theatrical Versions of each film. Yes you heard it right.
* Both discs will be encoded using VC1
* These will be the first titles to use Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Audio *crosses fingers for 24bit*
* Due to bandwidth constraints, as of now there will be no IME like features.


It's a real bummer that New Line is forcing us once again to double dip by releasing the theatrical versions, not that it was unexpected.

Stay Tuned...

Couldn't with the technology of HD-DVD and Blu-ray they include the entire Extended Edition, but you could pick which version you want to watch, and in Theatrical version mode, it seamlessly cuts out the EE scenes?

hopefully the HD-51 or HD-45 discs will be available for them when the time comes.

It will be the theatrical editions first. But honestly.... who isn't going to double dip for LOTR?

I'll say I won't double dip, but then again, I found myself in line for the Matrix. I'm a sucker for HDM.

i have only the standard LOTR so i dont have a cle of what the EE have.
can you guys explain it to me why the EE is so much better?


thanks

I think LOTR will be an ACID test to HD DVD considering the 30 GIG size limitation. I hope that the 3L HD DVDs are released soon. Already the HD DVD camp is getting dry because of lack of Studio support. Once Fox enters (but when?) the scene it's going to be a big blow to the HD DVD camp. The fact is there are many blockbuster and internationally acclaimed titles pending release in the BD camp and once they are lined up for a grand release HD DVD will face a tough time. As a HD DVD lover I am very sad to say this. This is the truth and there is no point in not accepting it.

I think LOTR will be an ACID test to HD DVD considering the 30 GIG size limitation. I hope that the 3L HD DVDs are released soon. Already the HD DVD camp is getting dry because of lack of Studio support. Once Fox enters (but when?) the scene it's going to be a big blow to the HD DVD camp. The fact is there are many blockbuster and internationally acclaimed titles pending release in the BD camp and once they are lined up for a grand release HD DVD will face a tough time. As a HD DVD lover I am very sad to say this. This is the truth and there is no point in not accepting it.
If they ratify TL51, I think we'll be seeing DL34 as well. As for getting 'dry' I don't see it. Many BD titles are available or will soon be available via import, such as Apocalypto, Bridge to Terabithia, Evolution, and others. There are some available on HD DVD that aren't even available on BD, such as Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Couldn't with the technology of HD-DVD and Blu-ray they include the entire Extended Edition, but you could pick which version you want to watch, and in Theatrical version mode, it seamlessly cuts out the EE scenes?

I don't think so because many scenes are not just new, but extended. So it would need to be upwards of 6 hours of video on a single disc

If they make this into a 2 disc set and split the film up between the discs as they did for the EE they should easily be able to include IME with 7.1 True HD. The studios need to follow Paramounts lead with the 2 disc sets anyway.

Two disc sets should be the norm with all special features on the second discs (excluding IME obviously).

I'm hoping for a two disc set on HD-DVD and a single disc for Blu-Ray.Leaving 10GB of free space on the HD-DVD's second disc will be a fresh change since most Warner titles have left 20GB of free space on the Blu-Ray for every title released so far..

I'm hoping for a two disc set on HD-DVD and a single disc for Blu-Ray.Leaving 10GB of free space on the HD-DVD's second disc will be a fresh change since most Warner titles have left 20GB of free space on the Blu-Ray for every title released so far..
Or they could use the extra 10GB on the HD DVD for a lot of cool stuff that Blu-ray can't do yet. :D

Or they could use the extra 10GB on the HD DVD for a lot of cool stuff that Blu-ray can't do yet. :D

:) If the HD-DVD EE would have a picture in picture blue screen like 300 has, then I wouldn't care if it were on three discs...That would be cool...

I don't think so because many scenes are not just new, but extended. So it would need to be upwards of 6 hours of video on a single disc

I mean, it simply would not play the scenes that make up the EE.

Lets say the EE is 4 hours, and the theatrical is 3 hours, 1 hour simply would not be played.

I mean, it simply would not play the scenes that make up the EE.

Lets say the EE is 4 hours, and the theatrical is 3 hours, 1 hour simply would not be played.

Seamless branching is what you are talking about which both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray support.

If they ratify TL51, I think we'll be seeing DL34 as well. I thought Amir stated categorically that the TL-51 and DL-34 formats were both ratified last quarter?

They released seamless branching version on DVD (they omitted the DTS track to accomodate it) on double discs set so no reason they couldn't with this.

Personally, I think releasing the Theatrical is to create an excuse for New Line not to release any more discs.

Sales will be so low as people don't buy because they don't want the theatrical that New Line will say, "see, no one is interested"

They released seamless branching version on DVD (they omitted the DTS track to accomodate it) on double discs set so no reason they couldn't with this.

Personally, I think releasing the Theatrical is to create an excuse for New Line not to release any more discs.

Sales will be so low as people don't buy because they don't want the theatrical that New Line will say, "see, no one is interested"


I definately will be waiting for the EE versions.. No way am I double dipping on the exact same thing that I know will have seamless branching down the road and appear in both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD so I will be able to choose which format I want to support at that time or not...

I will buy both versions. I absolutely love these movies, but i'm biased because of where they where made :D

They released seamless branching version on DVD (they omitted the DTS track to accomodate it) on double discs set so no reason they couldn't with this.

Personally, I think releasing the Theatrical is to create an excuse for New Line not to release any more discs.

Sales will be so low as people don't buy because they don't want the theatrical that New Line will say, "see, no one is interested"

Exactly what I was thinking too. They can make some more money off of the HD release of this franchise, then they can say they didn't make what they want, and then bow out of any more HD releases. The sad thing is, if they look at what The Matrix sets did in sales, they'd realize that fans will pay almost anything for a good set that includes everything they want in one package.

I cant wait for the Trilogy to come out, and yes I will double dip. Thing is its just tough because I love the EE's and those are the ones I want. Not to mention it will be tough to have a set that won't be worth much once the EE's do come out.

To me the Extended Edition of Fellowship might be the greatest movie. It has it all. I love the balance.

Well I'll rent the Theatrical HD-DVD and wait for the extended. I own the theatrical and don't want to double dip. Netflix is my friend right now, keeps me from double dipping.

I'll buy whatever comes out first, end of story, most likely would not double dip. I've read the book, own the theatrical DVDs, borrowed a friends EE's and watched those, etc. I'll get flamed, but I won't lose any sleep over it - but it's not that big a deal too me really, the theatrical release is fine and plenty satisfying as is...yes, seeing the EE was nice, especially ROTK, but not having it come out first is no deal breaker for me, sorry, I just want LOTR in HD already!!

I thought Amir stated categorically that the TL-51 and DL-34 formats were both ratified last quarter?Please provide a link to where he says that. Thank you.

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