DVD News

coolismo · 02-21-2002, 04:42 AM

What's yer strategy with the DVD. Apparently we will get a straight special ed in May, a super special ed in November and a 4 DVD set in late November. Will you buy the May version or sweat till November for the extra extra directors cut? How to play this?

I thought the directors cut was about $100m. Will the extra footage be PJ (gees that guys packing extra pounds) counting the loot.

Nibs · 02-21-2002, 05:02 AM

Probably rationalize buying the first one because the others will take so long, rent the first November release once or twice (if possible), then buy the late November one.

And that's assuming I live that long.

Feraway Hawkbriar · 02-21-2002, 11:58 AM

hrmmm, now thats tough. Well, I think I'll just have to wait and see. Even tho the late noveber "super special"
edition sounds pretty tempting, I'll have to check out the first DVD to see what it holds it (extra stuff wise) If I like what I see, I'll get it. I mean, I like the movie, everything about it facinates me, but I can always buy a book on it instead. I dont NEED need need oodles of extra footage if its going to cost me an arm and a leg.

Coolismo- you've noticed that too? hrmm someone needs to lay of the seed cakes in favor of rice cakes (Styrafoam bits packed into little round disks YUM! @_@) else there might be a Winnie the Pooh incident on set involving Mr Jackson and a back door to a hobbit hole.

thisisthec · 02-21-2002, 12:48 PM

Rent it first.

Play Girl · 02-21-2002, 02:19 PM

Well I am planning to get the video as soon as it comes out and then I might wait untill three years and get a specail gold plated gift wrapped in a solid siver magical case DVD trilogy case.
Or then again I might die of waiting and end up spending hundereds on cinemas visits, renting DVDs, buying videos and purchase an entire colection of cheep and cheese plastic figures that alow me to act out entire chapters of the book. And I wonder why my lil' sis thinks I'm a freak!
luv
Play Girl
xxx

aldesign · 02-21-2002, 03:54 PM

i dont know about UK dvd release's so i have no comment on that, although id have to Buy the first version that comes out, (and buy it on the opening day of sale aswell) just because i cant wait.
then if a secound Fatter edition comes out with extra hour of Directors cut, id probably buy that too.

im gonna be broke.

Oh, and play girl, i want some of the action figures, just to sit on the top of desk'o'draws with my Simpsons/Southpark ones.

andy

LuthienTinuviel · 02-21-2002, 04:10 PM

you could sprain (or pretend to at least) your ankle and not be able to get up. people will feel sorry for you and they will buy you the may release. then you can continue to save your $ until the jumbo size comes out

o rya could rent it and copy it.. ..errr.. umm at least that what i heard

Liviaine · 02-21-2002, 09:12 PM

I'd hate to wait, but isn't extra footage worth it?

Evenstar · 02-21-2002, 10:55 PM

I might buy the video first and then in November get the DVD!!! But... I JUST WAIT THAT LONG!!! Damn you...annoying...thing...yeah nevermind!!!

Arathorn · 02-22-2002, 02:21 AM

I might buy the first one released then sell it come november for a discount (i'll consider the discount as my payment for enjoying the movie).

LuthienTinuviel · 02-22-2002, 04:26 PM

im going with the sprained ankle thing, personally

i think pj IS getting alittle bigger, and i don't mean his ego. sheesh, maybe it was the wide lens, or maybe he was bloated that day.. something was different..

hmmm maybe i'll just pay for all three, it would be nice to have a nice, massive LOTR collection someday.....

Eruviel Greenleaf · 02-22-2002, 10:41 PM

*laughing evilly* My birthday is in May, so maybe some kindly soul (like my grandparents?) will buy it for me, and then I'll save my money for the November one.

Or just wait until all three come out and buy a boxed set, if such a thing exists. Wheee! Of course, a DVD player will have to be on my shopping list somewhere.....

***IronParrot*** · 02-23-2002, 12:47 AM

I always wait for mega-editions for DVDs if they're confirmed to arrive, even if it's a year-long wait as was the case with Almost Famous. The super-super-super-duper edition's the one for me. And besides, it's not JUST going to have extra footage.

By the way, what I read was:

- No-frills release, August
- All-frills release, November

Just two releases. And certainly not by May.

The first one is going on the market mostly for rental purposes. Or non-collectors. Or people living on a budget. Or people who buy it by mistake (like how I got the Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 discs separately... THEN found out about the 3-disc box)

StrawberryIcecream · 02-24-2002, 09:52 AM

does anyone know if it's coming out on Vhs in England?

I have another way to get both!

Buy May and in November plead with your parents for an early christmas present!

Pailan · 02-26-2002, 11:32 AM

I snagged this bit from Empire Online:

Quote:

"There's a lot of character scenes, the thirty minutes is sprinkled right the way through from one end to the other, it's integrated into the film," Jackson told Empire Online. "There's a very famous sequence from the book where Galadriel gives the Fellowship gifts, which we didn't have in the theatrical release even though we shot it. There's a lot of really nice moments between characters. We carved the movie right back to keep the pace fairly relentless for the cinema but on a DVD you've got a little more flexibility. You can develop the characters more, there's more information about who they are, what they are and where they come from."

I can't wait!

aldesign · 02-26-2002, 01:08 PM

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this is the first bit of 'REAL CONFIRMED' news ive read to date

nice find!

andy

Arathorn · 02-26-2002, 01:25 PM

GREAT! Now I won't be able to sleep well again for a few nights unitl I'm a zombie.

Sween · 02-26-2002, 01:47 PM

Jackson should go back and add TOM BOMBADIL to the DVD this would help shift millions of them and cure the disapointments of any unsatisfied fans. More shots of isengard would also be nice.

StrawberryIcecream · 02-26-2002, 02:04 PM

Yaayyyy! Is that in England or America?

Pailan · 02-26-2002, 02:36 PM

Apparently there will be two releases, the first will be the theatrical release some time in August. The second with the extra footage/directors cut most likely be released in November. And as far as I know that is for all locations.

Has anyone heard any news about the trailer for TTT?

02-21-2002, 04:42 AM	#1
coolismo Enting Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: south england Posts: 93	the DVD: three times to pay What's yer strategy with the DVD. Apparently we will get a straight special ed in May, a super special ed in November and a 4 DVD set in late November. Will you buy the May version or sweat till November for the extra extra directors cut? How to play this? I thought the directors cut was about $100m. Will the extra footage be PJ (gees that guys packing extra pounds) counting the loot.

02-21-2002, 05:02 AM	#2
Nibs Head Hollara Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 751	Probably rationalize buying the first one because the others will take so long, rent the first November release once or twice (if possible), then buy the late November one. And that's assuming I live that long. __________________ "People used to ring up and say 'Don't quit your day job' or 'sell your synth', but the joke's on them: we were fired and the synth is broken!" -John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants Ever heard of Mormons? I'm one. Click here to know more about us.

02-21-2002, 11:58 AM	#3
Feraway Hawkbriar Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 348	hrmmm, now thats tough. Well, I think I'll just have to wait and see. Even tho the late noveber "super special" edition sounds pretty tempting, I'll have to check out the first DVD to see what it holds it (extra stuff wise) If I like what I see, I'll get it. I mean, I like the movie, everything about it facinates me, but I can always buy a book on it instead. I dont NEED need need oodles of extra footage if its going to cost me an arm and a leg. Coolismo- you've noticed that too? hrmm someone needs to lay of the seed cakes in favor of rice cakes (Styrafoam bits packed into little round disks YUM! @_@) else there might be a Winnie the Pooh incident on set involving Mr Jackson and a back door to a hobbit hole. __________________ "The barks goes ever on and on out from the dog where they began. He's out there crapping on my lawn. Till I hit him with my van."

02-21-2002, 02:19 PM	#5
Play Girl Elven Warrior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: If I told you I would have to kill you Posts: 159	Well I am planning to get the video as soon as it comes out and then I might wait untill three years and get a specail gold plated gift wrapped in a solid siver magical case DVD trilogy case. Or then again I might die of waiting and end up spending hundereds on cinemas visits, renting DVDs, buying videos and purchase an entire colection of cheep and cheese plastic figures that alow me to act out entire chapters of the book. And I wonder why my lil' sis thinks I'm a freak! luv Play Girl xxx __________________ "Off the Record On the Q-T And very HUSH HUSH" Frodo lives!

02-21-2002, 03:54 PM	#6
aldesign Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Uk Posts: 447	i dont know about UK dvd release's so i have no comment on that, although id have to Buy the first version that comes out, (and buy it on the opening day of sale aswell) just because i cant wait. then if a secound Fatter edition comes out with extra hour of Directors cut, id probably buy that too. im gonna be broke. Oh, and play girl, i want some of the action figures, just to sit on the top of desk'o'draws with my Simpsons/Southpark ones. andy __________________ The funniest story on the net, made by entmoot fanatics, visit it @ FOTMB.com FRODO LIVES!! GET FREE AVATARS HERE!

02-21-2002, 12:48 PM	#4
thisisthec Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 25	Rent it first.

02-21-2002, 04:10 PM	#7
LuthienTinuviel protector of orphaned rabbits Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kalamazoo... yes, its a real place! Posts: 1,236	you could sprain (or pretend to at least) your ankle and not be able to get up. people will feel sorry for you and they will buy you the may release. then you can continue to save your $ until the jumbo size comes out o rya could rent it and copy it.. ..errr.. umm at least that what i heard __________________

02-21-2002, 09:12 PM	#8
Liviaine Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ithilien Posts: 203	I'd hate to wait, but isn't extra footage worth it?

02-21-2002, 10:55 PM	#9
Evenstar Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Neverneverland Posts: 215	I might buy the video first and then in November get the DVD!!! But... I JUST WAIT THAT LONG!!! Damn you...annoying...thing...yeah nevermind!!! __________________ "Frodo, Mr Frodo," he called. "Don't leave me here alone. It's your Sam calling. Don't you go where I can't follow." FRODO LIVES !!!!

02-22-2002, 02:21 AM	#10
Arathorn Bard of Mangled Songs Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West of Middle Earth...oh alright...Manila Posts: 2,679	I might buy the first one released then sell it come november for a discount (i'll consider the discount as my payment for enjoying the movie). __________________ Power attracts the corruptible. Absolute power attracts the absolutely corruptible. -Missionaria Protectiva, Frank Herbert *Accio, Ash Nazg!* Elennuru s?la lúmenn' omentielvo* (The Death Star shines on the hour of our meeting) - Darth Arathorn Put aside the ranger... Start looking for Mumakil action figures...

02-22-2002, 04:26 PM	#11
LuthienTinuviel protector of orphaned rabbits Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kalamazoo... yes, its a real place! Posts: 1,236	im going with the sprained ankle thing, personally i think pj IS getting alittle bigger, and i don't mean his ego. sheesh, maybe it was the wide lens, or maybe he was bloated that day.. something was different.. hmmm maybe i'll just pay for all three, it would be nice to have a nice, massive LOTR collection someday..... __________________

02-22-2002, 10:41 PM	#12
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	laughing evilly My birthday is in May, so maybe some kindly soul (like my grandparents?) will buy it for me, and then I'll save my money for the November one. Or just wait until all three come out and buy a boxed set, if such a thing exists. Wheee! Of course, a DVD player will have to be on my shopping list somewhere..... __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

02-23-2002, 12:47 AM	#13
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	I always wait for mega-editions for DVDs if they're confirmed to arrive, even if it's a year-long wait as was the case with Almost Famous. The super-super-super-duper edition's the one for me. And besides, it's not JUST going to have extra footage. By the way, what I read was: - No-frills release, August - All-frills release, November Just two releases. And certainly not by May. The first one is going on the market mostly for rental purposes. Or non-collectors. Or people living on a budget. Or people who buy it by mistake (like how I got the Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 discs separately... THEN found out about the 3-disc box) __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

02-24-2002, 09:52 AM	#14
StrawberryIcecream Elf Lord Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: In my jeans Posts: 915	does anyone know if it's coming out on Vhs in England? I have another way to get both! Buy May and in November plead with your parents for an early christmas present! __________________ www.foolofatook.com for all you pippin's out there.

02-26-2002, 01:08 PM	#16
aldesign Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Uk Posts: 447	YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is the first bit of 'REAL CONFIRMED' news ive read to date nice find! andy __________________ The funniest story on the net, made by entmoot fanatics, visit it @ FOTMB.com FRODO LIVES!! GET FREE AVATARS HERE!

02-26-2002, 01:25 PM	#17
Arathorn Bard of Mangled Songs Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West of Middle Earth...oh alright...Manila Posts: 2,679	GREAT! Now I won't be able to sleep well again for a few nights unitl I'm a zombie. __________________ Power attracts the corruptible. Absolute power attracts the absolutely corruptible. -Missionaria Protectiva, Frank Herbert *Accio, Ash Nazg!* Elennuru s?la lúmenn' omentielvo* (The Death Star shines on the hour of our meeting) - Darth Arathorn Put aside the ranger... Start looking for Mumakil action figures...

02-26-2002, 01:47 PM	#18
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	DVD extras Jackson should go back and add TOM BOMBADIL to the DVD this would help shift millions of them and cure the disapointments of any unsatisfied fans. More shots of isengard would also be nice. __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

02-26-2002, 02:04 PM	#19
StrawberryIcecream Elf Lord Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: In my jeans Posts: 915	Yaayyyy! Is that in England or America? __________________ www.foolofatook.com for all you pippin's out there.

02-26-2002, 02:36 PM	#20
Pailan Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aisle 12, seat#2 Posts: 449	Apparently there will be two releases, the first will be the theatrical release some time in August. The second with the extra footage/directors cut most likely be released in November. And as far as I know that is for all locations. Has anyone heard any news about the trailer for TTT? __________________ "Holy Entmoot, Batman!" "Who knows, Robin? This strange mixing of minds may be the greatest single sevice ever performed for humanity! Let's go, but, inconspicuosly, through the window. We'll use our Batropes. Our job is finished." Oh, btw, Frodo lives.

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