The Lord of the Rings: FOTR (BAD NEWS)

[ZUBi]

The Lord of the Rings: FOTR (DVD): At a DVD launch last night in Sydney, it was confirmed that the 4-Disc edition (whose details have yet to be announced) will NOT include any of the same extras as those on the 2-Disc August version.

:mad:

[Jedi Master]

:mad:

[trailergod]

yes...this is true.. i mentioned it in this thread already
<a href="http://www.movie-list.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=000333" target="_blank">LOTR thread DVD</a>

check the link to the dvdcompare.org ...its all there

<a href="http://www.dvdcompare.org.uk/comparisons/film_results_page.php?fid=1852" target="_blank">dvdcompare.org.</a>

compared by regions ....

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> R1 - New Line
"Welcome To Middle Earth" documentary: In store special as shown by Houghton Mifflin
"The Quest For The Ring" documentary: As debuted on the FBC network
"A Passage To Middle Earth" documentary: As premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel
15 featurettes which explore the locales and culture of Middle Earth and include interviews with cast members Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler and others
Exclusive 10 minute behind the scenes preview of the next Lord Of The Rings theatrical release "The Two Towers"
Music video: Enya "May It Be"
3 theatrical trailers
6 TV spots
Preview of Electronic Arts' video game "The Two Towers"
An inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
DVD-ROM features
English Subtitles
2.35:1 anamorphic NTSC
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX format
English Dolby Digital 2.0 format
Amaray Case
Note - 2 Disc Set. Released 6th of August 2002.

Also available as a fullscreen 4:3 version with the same features

R2 - EIV
Welcome To Middle Earth" documentary: In store special as shown by Houghton Mifflin
"The Quest For The Ring" documentary: As debuted on the FBC network
"A Passage To Middle Earth" documentary: As premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel
15 featurettes which explore the locales and culture of Middle Earth and include interviews with cast members Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler and others
Exclusive 10 minute behind the scenes preview of the next Lord Of The Rings theatrical release "The Two Towers"
Music video: Enya "May It Be"
3 theatrical trailers
6 TV spots
Preview of Electronic Arts' video game "The Two Towers"
An inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
English Subtitles
2.35:1 anamorphic PAL
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX format
English Dolby Digital 2.0 format
Amaray Case
Note - 2 Disc Set. Released 6th of August 2002.

R4 - Roadshow Home Entertainment
Welcome To Middle Earth" documentary: In store special as shown by Houghton Mifflin
"The Quest For The Ring" documentary: As debuted on the FBC network
"A Passage To Middle Earth" documentary: As premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel
15 featurettes which explore the locales and culture of Middle Earth and include interviews with cast members Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler and others
Exclusive 10 minute behind the scenes preview of the next Lord Of The Rings theatrical release "The Two Towers"
Music video: Enya "May It Be"
3 theatrical trailers
6 TV spots
Preview of Electronic Arts' video game "The Two Towers"
An inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
DVD-ROM features
English and English HoH Subtitles
2.35:1 anamorphic PAL
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX format
Amaray Case
Note - 2 Disc Set. Released 6th of August 2002 - SPECS TBC

OVERALL : Draw - Nearly the same specifications, the only difference being the missing DVD-ROM features from the Region 2 disc.

Although an extended cut is due on 12th of November 2002 which will be presented in a 4 disc set. Disc 1 & 2 will be hold the film (30 minutes longer) and discs 3 & 4 will contain six hours of original supplementary material, full details to follow.

The six hours of extras will not be present on the 6th of August release, likewise the extras on the 6th of August release will not be present on this extended cut, both hold exclusive material. Right now both extended cut DVD's on Region 1 & 2 look identical except EIV (Region 2) has stated the presence of DTS ES not present on the New line DVD (Region 1).

Making the Region 2 the winner on the Extended Cut 4 Disc Set.

Cuts
R1 - No cuts
R2 - No cuts
R4 - No cuts
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<small>[ 06-05-2002, 07:19 PM: Message edited by: tisoy ]</small>

[Mischa]

The milking of the LotR cash-cow continues. Suckas. :mad:

[Vonner]

Why is this "BAD NEWS"? I think it's great. If I am going to buy both versions, I don't want repeated extras on the second version. Having all new extras just makes the it better. Nobody is forcing anyone to buy both the 2 disc, and the 4 disc versions. I am going to by choice. I want the movie as it was seen in theaters, and the extended cut.

[ZUBi]

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Vonner:
<strong>Why is this "BAD NEWS"? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">yeah, I mean in case of money. :o

[Tony]

:mad: That sucks !! Now, I'll have to buy both versions of the film to get all the extras ! :mad: