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Started by Martim Silva, November 27, 2009, 04:21:12 PM

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Martim Silva

November 27, 2009, 04:21:12 PM Last Edit: November 27, 2009, 04:23:41 PM by Martim Silva
The Blu-Ray version of the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy was scheduled to be released this month.

But Warner Pictures delayed it to 'early next year'.

Now, the version that they wanted to sell was the theatrical one, with the extended versions coming out only around 2011 or 2012.

This created an uproar with the public, as the extended versions could easily be added in the Blu-Ray version without extra disks. The general feel was that Warner thought it could make their customers pay once for the theatrical versions and then again for the extended versions, rather like many folks did with the DVD versions.

But it seemed that the customers were not having it - there were over 1,000 1-star ratings at Amazon for the theatrical disks, with everyone telling people to stay away from that release and wait for the extended versions.

Besides, since all the true fans already have the extended edition DVDs, nobody is in a hurry to buy the theatrical versions in blu-ray and then take a 'double dip' with the extended ones (and frankly, after watching the longer versions, who wants to see the others? The cuts are noticeable and seriously detract from the enjoyment of the movies).

So, it would seem that we might actually get the extended LoTR Blu-Ray in 2010 after all... and then again, maybe not.

If they go ahead and only release in 2010 the theatrical versions of the movies in Blu-Ray, would you buy them, or would you prefer to wait for as long as it takes to get the extended ones? I for one will only buy the Extended versions - did so for the DVDs and will certainly do it again for Blu-Ray.

That said, I really DO want to watch LoTR in true HD...  :(

Sophie Scholl

#1
November 27, 2009, 04:35:25 PM
I only bought the EE's on dvd.  I'd do the same for blu-ray.
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#2
November 27, 2009, 04:56:33 PM
I already have the DVDs, don't see myself wanting HD versions of the same thing. The difference really isn't big enough as it was with vhs/dvd.
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#3
November 27, 2009, 05:08:47 PM
If I get them I certainly won't get the theatre version. I don't have the DVDs so I might get the Blu-Gay.
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Slargos

#4
November 27, 2009, 08:26:23 PM
With business practices like these, why the big fuss about piracy when the biggest thieves are clearly members of the industry?

Neil

#5
November 27, 2009, 08:40:17 PM
I can't imagine why I would ever buy a Blu-Ray disc.  The HD is lost on me.
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Neil

#6
November 27, 2009, 08:41:52 PM
Quote from: Slargos on November 27, 2009, 08:26:23 PM
With business practices like these, why the big fuss about piracy when the biggest thieves are clearly members of the industry?
They're allowed to sell their products in whatever why they like.  Until the EU steps in, they'll do whatever they can.
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derspiess

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November 27, 2009, 08:46:31 PM
Quote from: Neil on November 27, 2009, 08:40:17 PM
I can't imagine why I would ever buy a Blu-Ray disc.  The HD is lost on me.

Your loss.  Standard def content looks like crap by comparison.
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Neil

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November 27, 2009, 08:56:49 PM
Quote from: derspiess on November 27, 2009, 08:46:31 PM
Quote from: Neil on November 27, 2009, 08:40:17 PM
I can't imagine why I would ever buy a Blu-Ray disc.  The HD is lost on me.

Your loss.  Standard def content looks like crap by comparison.
Not really.  It only makes a difference for sports.
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#9
November 27, 2009, 09:04:35 PM
Quote from: Slargos on November 27, 2009, 08:26:23 PM
With business practices like these, why the big fuss about piracy when the biggest thieves are clearly members of the industry?
If I was one of the people with a gun to my head being forced to buy the product I would be mad as hell too.

derspiess

#10
November 27, 2009, 09:09:15 PM
Quote from: Neil on November 27, 2009, 08:56:49 PM
Not really.  It only makes a difference for sports.

Well, at least you admit that now :D
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Neil

#11
November 27, 2009, 09:15:07 PM
Quote from: derspiess on November 27, 2009, 09:09:15 PM
Quote from: Neil on November 27, 2009, 08:56:49 PM
Not really.  It only makes a difference for sports.

Well, at least you admit that now :D
Well, you can't watch sports on Blu-Ray.
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derspiess

#12
November 27, 2009, 09:44:30 PM
Quote from: Neil on November 27, 2009, 09:15:07 PM
Well, you can't watch sports on Blu-Ray.

I thought you were making a general statement about High Def.
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Korea

#13
November 28, 2009, 12:29:56 AM
I will most definitely wait for the extended version of the blurays. I wish they would hurry!
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Razgovory

#14
November 28, 2009, 01:29:40 AM
Quote from: Neil on November 27, 2009, 08:40:17 PM
I can't imagine why I would ever buy a Blu-Ray disc.  The HD is lost on me.

Maybe you need glasses.
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