Finally, in April 2010, the Lord Of the Rings Trilogy comes to Blu-Ray. You would think that with over nine discs of furry footed glory this set would be a must purchase for anyone who owns a Blu-Ray drive. But unfortunately it isn't. What it is, however, is another attempt by a studio to derive profits out of a faithful and committed audience as they wait until the superior Extended Editions are released in High Resolution format.
Peter Jackson's much lauded adaptation of JRR Tolkien's seminal fantasy novels is one of the greatest achievements in cinema and there have been a number of releases over the last five years. While waiting a year between the release of each film in it's theatrical rounds, movie goers were able to take copies of the last film home on DVD in widescreen or full screen versions.
Then after the last movie was released, came the Extended Editions. Once these were out there was no going back. Jackson added more scenes and more meaning to his already epic movies and what was already a mind-blowingly popular series became a true classic.
The Extended Editions were released in a time when movie goers realised that, with access to greater storage capacity on DVD discs they were able to view films as the creators intended. Documentaries and audio commentaries were added and the films themselves became well- rounded and beautifully paced.
So for the overwhelming majority of fans the Extended Editions are the definitive versions, the only versions. Which begs the question: "Why are they being made to wait the Extended Edition on Blu Ray and instead being placated by something that most people will only buy grudgingly." Surely this is not good for anything but the profit end of the business.
Take a look at the feedback online if you have any hesitations about how fans feel about this move from New Line. It will be interesting to see how many copies are sold of this inferior release. Hopefully fans can rally together and make at least one studio realise that customer feedback is valuable as a business making tool.
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ReplyDeleteI am not big fan of the movie, but I love the book. Blue-ray or not, in my imagination I didn't saw it this way, however I am sure that my son with love this edition.
ReplyDeleteI like the effects of blue rai very much. very pro!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how much more I will be able to see whne viewing in blu-ray.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this article.I love the book and really admire its effects.
ReplyDeleteWish customer feedback was taken into consideration for these projects. If you love the film you're always tempted to part with your cash, shame it's for this sort of money spinning rubbish
ReplyDeleteSeems like a cash grab before they put out the extended versions.
ReplyDeleteIs this true? Finally, one of my favorite movies is out in Blu-Ray? Why am I too late? This is already out since April. OMG! But its release seemed to be bad. The fans, including me of course, don't like the idea of that Extended Editions just for them to gain more profit. Unbelievable. Very disappointing.
ReplyDeleteLord of the Rings on Blu-Ray could set a whole new experience for viewers. Blu-ray editions are really expensive but it depends if you're a die hard fan, then surely you'll set aside a budget for that. Sometimes, these things can cost much especially if they produce copies of these just for the sake of extended editions.
ReplyDeleteYea blu ray must be good as we know it's quality. like a divx movies. I just fan of streaming movies.
ReplyDeleteI am a great fan of the lord of the rings. I have watched its all parts that is the release of 2002 and 2003. They were quite interesting. It will be a nice experience for me too to enjoy the lord of the rings in blu-ray.
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