Extra Scenes in FotR Special Edition DVD

gdr writes "Lights Out Entertainment have an article on the extra scenes that will be in the Fellowship of the Ring special edition DVD. It will be nice to have the relationship between elves and dwarves fleshed out a bit. I'm not sure the final battle scene really needs to be any longer." There are quite a few bits mentioned for the extra 30 minutes of footage that I'm looking forward to seeing. Just be careful to buy the November 12 release and not the august release if you want the extra mojo. I'll be waiting.

Will they...

[aengblom]

Will they have more minute-long shots of them walking? I really don't think their was enough in the original version.

Jackson is like Lucas

[Rupert]

He knows I won't be able to resist the lure of the August release, particularly when I see the display in the window of Sam Goody. Although I want to be strong, want to wait for the November release, we all know it's not going to happen. I'm going to buy both. And I'll hate myself for it.

Europe? Listen to Homer S...!

[Knacklappen]

You should have listened to what Homer said [theregister.co.uk] on The Simpsons DVD FAQ page [fox.co.uk]... ;-)

"Versatile" discs are no different from a regular disc. They just put the word "versatile" on so they can charge more.

Biding my time

[Grape Shasta]

I'm holding out for the 24-Disc box set of the trilogy when they release it in 2007. $395 might sound like a lot of money, but it will probably take a month to watch it all, so that's a lot of entertainment! I'm looking forward to the full 10-hour commentary tracks by each member of the Fellowship, Bilbo, Gollum, Mojo Jojo, Liv Tyler, Natalie Portman, the director, the producer, and the key grip. Wooooooooo!

d00d!

[Black Parrot]

> It will be nice to have the relationship between elves and dwarves fleshed out a bit.

d00d! I don't think that's the kind of cut scenes they're talking about!

Re:Well I wouldn't buy a DVD for extra footage...

[Dark Paladin]

Except that a "faithful recreation of the book on-screen" would have to be around 7 years long, if you include the parts where Frodo is just waiting around getting older while Bilbo is off getting Elf nookie.

Re:Waiting????

[isorox]

I just can't wait for the protest rallies against the Two Towers!

You mean Rename "The Two Towers" to Something Less Offensive Petition [petitiononline.com]

Re:What I want to know is....

[alChandler]

I preordered them both. But it's ok, I can quit anytime.

FOUR disks?

[Anarchofascist]

It may take only one ring to rule them all, but it takes four disks to watch it.

Fortuitous

[stubear]

Fortuitous that they call themselves "LightsOut Entertainment" only to suffer from a good slashdotting after posting a LOTR article.

Re:Nooooooo

[maddskillz]

Given the cost of renting movies at Blockbuster, that deal doesn't sound too bad anyways, even if you end up using the first dvd as a frisbee

R Rated Version?

[TheVidiot]

It will be nice to have the relationship between elves and dwarves fleshed out a bit Sure if you're into that kind of thing... Elves and dwarves in the flesh! Must be the scenes dropped to keep it from an R rating...

Re:Waiting????

[Grape Shasta]

You mean Rename "The Two Towers" to Something Less Offensive Petition

This petition is stupid... because it doesn't go far enough. Just the numbers 2, 9, or 11 are enough to remind me of the WTC tragedy. It is offensive to use those numbers in any context ever, unless you are solemnly remembering victims of terrorism. And don't even get me started on the "T" word - bad news!

How could they have ever cut this stuff?!

[esoterus]

I'm really looking forward to the addition of the footage they shot of Steven Tyler and Aerosmith as the elf Gildor and his companions moving into the West....

I believe the scene was cut due to Tyler's complaining that in the end, it was "just too Zeppelin" for them.

Rumors also of a Gildor-singing-to-a-weeping-Arwen number ala the Armageddon music video... Wow, I mean I could barely control myself the first time, how am I supposed to even begin to do so now? Gonna make sure I've got plenty of tissues for that one...

Peter Jackson. bless you...

Re:Well I wouldn't buy a DVD for extra footage...

[sab39]

<pedant>Actually, you mean the parts where Frodo is waiting around not getting any older...<pedant>

Re:Waiting????

[dpilot]

I can't wait for hordes of Elvis fans to protest against the title of, "Return of the King," or will the be in the theatres apoplectic when they find that the king who returned *wasn't* Elvis.

Or since there have been any number of treatises examining Lord of the Rings for Christian elements and Nuclear warnings, etc... How about evidence that JRRT could see the future and named the book accordingly?

I'll end up buying all 12 editions

[Tenebrious1]

I'll be buying all 12 edition that will eventually be released...

1. FotR standard issue (Aug 02)
2. FotR Deluxe issue (Dec 02)
3. FotR/TT standard issue (Aug 03)
4. FotR/TT Deluxe Box set (Dec 03)
5. 3DVD standard issue box set (Aug 04)
6. 6DVD Deluxe box set (Dec 04)
7. 8DVD Super Deluxe Box Anniversary edition with poster of Arwen in sexy pose (best seller). (Aug 05)
8. 10DVD Super Duper Deluxe Box Post Anniversary Christmas edition with plush Frodo and Sam as Santa and helper elf edition (other PC holiday editions available) (Dec 06)
9. The Hobbit DVD release (Aug 07)
10. The Whole Sebang (9&10) Platinum boxed edition with cloth map of Middle Earth. (Dec 07)
11. The Whole Sebang on the new Holographic Cellular media discs (they're right around the corner, right?) with special talking Gandalf christmas tree ornament (other PC friendly designs available)(Dec 08)
12. The Whole Shebang 20th Anniversary edition including new digitally created interview with Tolkien in holographic simulation and Arwen Poster reprint.(Aug 21)

Re:d00d!

[sharkey]

I sit on the floor and pick my nose,
And think of dirty things.
Of deviant Dwarves who suck their toes,
And Elves who drub their dings.

Fellowship - Turnip Edition

[ader]

If you're going to buy both the theatrical and special editions, then you also need to buy The Fellowship of the Ring - Turnip Edition.

This consists of an entirely and lovingly blank DVD disc with "LotR - Turnip" carefully written on it in exquisite marker pen by a skilled writer (me). It is an extremely limited edition, there being only one - and it's YOURS for the bargain, once-only price of $500!

Fans! Fanatics! Don't miss out. Mail me now and be first in the queue to own this unique souvenir.

Ade_
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Re:Text of the article

[Captain Large Face]

Galadriel's Gif-Giving Scene

I hope she's got a license...

Re:Natalie Portman?

[Anonymous Coward]

Tell you what. My girlfriend is going to be living two floors above Ms. "Portman" next year. I'll ask her if she's on video for LotR at all ;)

Well whoopty fucking do.