New LOTR DVDs

[Alucard]

WHEN IS THE LORD OF THE RINGS GOING TO BE RELEASED IN HIGH DEFINITION (EITHER HD-DVD OR BLU-RAY)?

The high definition formats that have recently launched offer exceptional picture and sound quality in addition to new interactive bonus feature capabilities. New Line Home Entertainment is committed to the high definition format and is very excited about the idea of releasing the Trilogy in the format. However, New Line is also committed to maximizing the capabilities of the technology to deliver a cutting edge high definition experience. This will take more time as well as the participation of the filmmakers to achieve. It is currently not scheduled for release until, at the earliest, 2008.


I ALREADY OWN BOTH VERSIONS OF EACH FILM. WHY DOESN'T NEW LINE JUST RELEASE THE DOCUMENTARIES?

Having unprecedented access to the cast and crew during film production inevitably means that there are some restrictions. In this case, releasing these documentaries unaccompanied by the film would be nearly impossible because of agreements that are in place with the cast and crew. We wanted to make the documentaries available while also giving the fans something they don't have, which is why we included both versions of the film on one disc.


HOW ARE THESE DOCUMENTARIES DIFFERENT FROM THE ONES ON THE SPECIAL EXTENDED DVD EDITIONS?

The in-depth documentaries on the Special Extended DVD Editions were custom made for the DVDs using new interviews from the cast and crew incorporated with the behind-the-scenes footage to tell the stories. The Costa Botes documentaries use only creatively edited behind-the-scenes footage to give you, the viewer, a feeling of "being there" in the moment while things are happening. There is no narrative to tell the story, but instead a constantly running series of clips that show the raw moments that make up the day-to-day progress on a large film production.


Disc One

For the first time, the Theatrical and Extended versions of each film on one disc! This 2-sided DVD puts both versions of the epic film on one convenient, portable disc. You can choose which version you'd like to see from the main DVD menu.

Disc Two

Each film has a new behind-the-scenes documentary created by filmmaker Costa Botes. Mr. Botes was personally selected by Peter Jackson to capture every moment during production of the trilogy. He had unprecedented access to the cast and crew during staff meetings and down time, training and rehearsals, laughter and arguments

Mr. Botes created 3 feature-length documentaries using a raw editing style that gives the viewer a complete fly-on-the-wall experience. Here are the types of stories and moments you can expect to find throughout the 3 documentaries (one per film in the trilogy):
Billy Boyd (Pippin) and Dom Monaghan (Merry) are the ultimate comedy duo, hamming it up for the camera. Highlights of their antics include: candid descriptions of how uncomfortable Treebeard's branches could be, hanging out in their trailer with an "inflatable" friend, and more!

When Peter Jackson loses a roll of 3-D film, it's up to everyone to find it. See the lengths that the crew go to uncover the lost photos!

New Zealand means beautiful landscapes and...rain, snow, wind and more! See how frustrating Mother Nature can be when even the most menacing Ringwraiths must huddle under giant umbrellas.

Even the best laid plans can change and the easiest tasks can take longer than expected, cast and crew deal with scene changes, long hours, overtime and additional takes.

Pranks on set? Really? Get a good laugh from Ian McKellan in a "fancy" Gandalf wig, Andy Serkis assessing his Gollum getup, orcs and Uruk-hai doing a little between-take dancing and more!

And, of course, there are things that go wrong, a phone ringing during a scene, forgetting a line or two, and mastering a fight sequence that doesn't even get into the final film!


Packaging

Each 2-disc set is presented in a beautifully designed fold out package featuring exclusive designs created by Alan Lee especially for this release.

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It came out a couple days ago. I dunno about the rest of the world, but for Australia it'll be out in December. So I'm thinking Europe should be around the same time or a little earlier. I'm kinda stuck really. I would love to have the movies on discs I DONT have to swap when I watch them. And the new behind the scenes documentaries will own all as they're the most interesting ones in the special editions. and the packaging is lovely. What will I do with my older special editions? Considering they have other documentaries, I guess you could say I'll end up doubling my libarary. OH FOR SHAME!!!

Alan Lee!

[shinobi00]

I already own all the special editions why should i buy this? I don't give a **** about extra documentaries.

[Alucard]

They're documentaries ont he movie, showing the actors and stuff that happened, like scenes that werent added, accidents and funny stuff. Must have. MUST!

[welshfreak]

Originally Posted by Alucard

like scenes that werent added

Think long and hard about the exact reason they weren't added into the films in the first place and then come back.

[Nindalf]

Because retards don't have the attention span to watch movies that last longer than 90 minutes.

[Alucard]

What he said. If you've read the books and always wanted a movie on it, you'll know of all the scenes that didnt make it in and OBVIOUSLY would like to see as much as possible from what was cut.

[welshfreak]

I remember Tom Bombadil from the first book vividly and was suprised to see him left out of the story, saddened almost because I enjoyed that part.

[Alucard]

Yeah it was a bit sad he wasnt in it. But I can understand why they left him out. There'd be too many questions revolving about him.

[Nindalf]

Not to mention it would have probably sucked on film. Would have been pretty hard to find an actor to play that role without looking like a complete douche.

[welshfreak]

Yeah, he stunk of "paedophile" sort of character.

[Nephlabobo]

Peter Jackson is a much of a money grubbing whore as Lucas.

[Ryan_Falco]

Originally Posted by Nindalf

Because retards don't have the attention span to watch movies that last longer than 90 minutes.

Those movies are all well over 90 minutes!

[Joe Redifer]

OMG does this show actors messing up their lines? MUST BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!

[onegoodlogan]

Originally Posted by Randal

"Those fuckin' hobbit movies were boring as hell. All it was, was a bunch of people walking, three movies of people walking to a fucking volcano."

Eh, I might finally get these with the new releases. Hopefully Amazon will have a good deal on them as a set around Christmas.

[Zod]

Are they blaming the actors for them milking the movies by re-releasing them instead of releasing the documentaries? I think so.