Return of the King Extended Edition DVD!!!

[glo]

LOTR ROTK extended version is coming out in December or something!


anyone excited about it or anything?

 

[bigsierra]

I haven't bought the original release in anticipation of the extended version. I can't wait.

 

[peanutbutter12]

The sad thing is, in a few years they are releasing the Ultra Super Duper Mega Extended Directors Cut Editions with even more footage. :\ Can u say "greed"?

CJ

 

[bigsierra]

It's the smartest marketing I've seen. If it wasn't worth it, no one would buy it. Those $5.50 DVDs at Walmart could try to do the same thing, but even with the extras, no one would buy them. I will be happy with my "Ultra Super Duper Mega" Extended Directors Cut once it's released. Who knows, maybe I will be independently wealthy when the next version comes out and buy it too.

 

[jon1101]

The sad thing is, in a few years they are releasing the Ultra Super Duper Mega Extended Directors Cut Editions with even more footage. :\ Can u say "greed"?

CJ

They may, but I can't bring myself to think that the EEs are driven exclusively by greed. I mean, Peter Jackson and company have had to fight the studio tooth and nail to keep their films roughly in tact, and even then I think, especially in the Two Towers, that too much was cut for time concerns. Perhaps it will devolve into pure greed, but I think the first round of EEs is yielding better films than the theatrical cuts.

Or perhaps my faith in humanity is still too much.

-Jon

 

[princess_ballet]

I agree with Jon.

I don't know if it is all about greed. When you watch these EE, you can just see how much PJ loves these movies.

And as long as I am enjoying watching the EE, why not buy it and enjoy it?

I can't wait! I'm excited! I'll get it for Christmas!

 

[okiemommy26]

I want to get all 3 on dvd with extended versions but havent yet had more important things to buy

 

[Crimson Rose]

thanks for the tip, my husband has been waiting for the extended version to come our! now i know what i am getting him for christmas!

 

[MadeInOz]

I've bought the other two extended editions, and I've been hanging out for the return of the king... but I wonder if they'll release some kind of box set with pretty art which will make everyone who bought the two extended editions individually all jealous and stuff...

 

[savvy]

I like the extended editions. I didn't buy the original ROTK yet because I'd rather have the extended version. ROTK seems...incomplete...without some extra scenes they cut (you can't just have Saruman disappear from the movie. You can't!) Although there was a lot of stuff I wish they would edit from it.

 

[princess_ballet]

Such as?

 

[PaladinValer]

The EEs have nothing to do with greed. Peter Jackson is a big Tolkien lover and he was disappointed that he had to cut so much in the theatrecal versions. He made EE versions because he knows that this way, he can give to those who want to pay a little extra, even more of his love of the movies.

And Princess_Ballet is utterly right when she says PJ fought tooth and nail. He deserves a overwhelming amount of applause for his work.

As for me though, I'm going to get the Platnum Series edition with the bonus 5th DVD and the official WETA Workshop's Minas Tirith statuette along with the EE version!

 

[Lizzi4Christ]

I cannot wait. I have been a huge fan of the books and movies and I cannot wait to finish my collection.

Go Treebeard!

 

[selune]

I like the book ending with the hobbits returning and kicking tail. That's an edit I'd like to see. I love the EEs and would likely get a new set if significant edits are made. PJ has done some beautiful work!

 

[Ellesar]

Dec. 14 is when the EE is being released, but you can pre-order it now (I think). All of the information is at lordoftherings.net. I can't wait to get the EE of ROTK!!!!! I've already waited too long for it!

 

[PaladinValer]

Sorry, but the Scourging of the Shire has long been known to have never made it into the movie. PJ has said on many occasions that it will never be put in any edition.

 

[allenray]

I buy the original editions and wish I had bought the extended editions

 

[Ellesar]

The extended editions are better. I've seen the theatrical editions of all of them, except TTT.

 

[Switch Radic]

I can wait for this. I will certainly be putting this extended edition on my Christmas list. On another note, the design is a gray book cover. Also, are they going to re-release the extendned editions and show them all on the same day again?

 

[princess_ballet]

I buy both versions. That way I can enjoy both. Because sometimes I don't like switching between discs (such as when I am just skimming between scenes).

Geez...I wish I had my copy here with me....