Lord of the Rings in Blu-Ray

[Valarauko]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned somwhere in this thread but has there been any speculation as to when the BR extended versions would be released? I assume that it isn't anytime in 2010.

 

[The Josh]

I think or thought I read maybe sometime towards the end of the year.

 

[tomandshell]

My understanding was they it would be timed to promote The Hobbit. So it could be 2012 for all we know.

But the only official word has been that they will be released "at a later date."

 

[Batfreak]

My understanding was they it would be timed to promote The Hobbit. So it could be 2012 for all we know.

man i hope that is not true. that would really suck.

 

[NASEDO]

Reviews of the bluray transfer are now up on the web. Looks like another bad transfer. I imagine if its that bad they'll just make a "re-mastered" version like their doing with Gladiator. Just another way to make more money.

 

[Batfreak]

fellowship got kinda poor reviews, but TTT and ROTK got good reviews, so they vary. all in all, sounds like they are all good but could have been better.

 

[ActionJackson83]

New digitally remastered Theatrical version! then 10 months later New Uncut extended edition! (bad transfer) then 2 years later New remastered uncut extended edtion + theatrical release remastered edition box set!

 

[quadcent]

New digitally remastered Theatrical version! then 10 months later New Uncut extended edition! (bad transfer) then 2 years later New remastered uncut extended edtion + theatrical release remastered edition box set!

yeah now you've got it. though i'm sure they'll only make one remastered version.

 

[tomandshell]

New digitally remastered Theatrical version! then 10 months later New Uncut extended edition! (bad transfer) then 2 years later New remastered uncut extended edtion + theatrical release remastered edition box set!

You left out the 3-D release.

 

[Red]

Yeah the bad transfer 3D version then the remastered 3D.

You would think with this being one of the absolute classics that they would be able to get the transfer near to perfect.

Will just wait for the EE's as i was always intending to but just hope they improve the transfer somewhat.

 

[Darth Madden]

Somebody might have all ready mentioned it but what is the difference between the $75 and the $63 versions listed on BestBuys site? It kind of looks like the one comes with a sword.

 

[Sachiel]

You answered yourself.

One comes with a miniature sword.

 

[jonny88]

l will wait till the hobbit and extended versions are released in a box set in a couple years. and hopefully then the transfers will be better quality.

 

[Darth Madden]

You answered yourself.

One comes with a miniature sword.

Oh, thats it... ok. That was easy.

 

[Darth Waller]

High Def Digest Review: https://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2313/lordringstrilogy.html

HD Video Quality - 3 out of 5 stars

Looks like I'll be waiting for the extended editions now.

 

[SOLIDSNAKE]

High Def Digest Review: https://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2313/lordringstrilogy.html

HD Video Quality - 3 out of 5 stars

Looks like I'll be waiting for the extended editions now.

I will be watting for extended as well.
there is no point of buying this boxset.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

High Def Digest Review: https://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2313/lordringstrilogy.html

HD Video Quality - 3 out of 5 stars

Looks like I'll be waiting for the extended editions now.

Yup. Especially since the EE were already announced for later this year. Kind of a smack in the face to announce them when the regulars haven't even shipped out yet.

 

[The Ween]

High Def Digest Review: https://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2313/lordringstrilogy.html

HD Video Quality - 3 out of 5 stars

Looks like I'll be waiting for the extended editions now.

Did this say that all the extras on these discs aren't anything new?

And when are the EE's supposed to be here?

 

[Michael Crawford]

Where did you see the EE versions were announced for later this year? I've seen no such announcements...

 

[LOTRFan]

Where did you see the EE versions were announced for later this year? I've seen no such announcements...

There hasn't been one, and the speculation has been a release to coincide with The Hobbit; which only keeps getting delayed.

I still might get the Blu's just for the reason that 1) we don't know when the EE's are coming and 2) the sound quality appears to be off the charts, 3) with a SS or Weta GC they almost pay for themselves.