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Lord of the Rings trilogy releasing on 4K December 1
- Thread starter Col.IndianaLongnuts
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Yeah the Theatrical versions will fit on 1 disc easily. They split the Extended Editions over 2 discs because they are much longer.
I have the DVD versions bought the Blu Ray versions not too long ago... but will I dip in again?? (probably, yes)
Its $120. The $150 link was probably just a placeholder before they were available for preorder and announced officially.
I double checked without my log in just to be sure. Also you always go with the cheaper price lol.
I really hope that the 4K transfer is good without any noise reduction...
I wish The Hobbit trilogy got ported to HFR (high frame rate).
I only saw the first two movies, and only saw Smaug in theaters, but seeing it at 48fps was glorious candy to my eyes. Had to see Gemini Man last year in theaters at 120fps and that looked even better!
One of the best demo disks for 4K UHD is the Gemini Man UHD, running at 60fps 4K. It is absolutely gorgeous.
I only saw the first two movies, and only saw Smaug in theaters, but seeing it at 48fps was glorious candy to my eyes. Had to see Gemini Man last year in theaters at 120fps and that looked even better!
One of the best demo disks for 4K UHD is the Gemini Man UHD, running at 60fps 4K. It is absolutely gorgeous.
Sweet, is there a hi-res everyone is looking at cause I was having trouble reading the box.
god I hope so, but somehow I doubt it. unless apple forces companies to do it?
they do. all my HD iTunes movies were upgraded to 4K free as those versions get released
Haven't found one yet; I zoomed-in with my browser and squinted a little, but it's definitely there.
Day fucking 1. Just built a 4k hdr home theater with 11.1.4 sound and ~180" profection cinema scope screen. I asked my wife what was the first movie she wanted to watch, and she said LOTR. unfortunately it wasn't out yet so we've watched other stuff.
also explain where studios are going to make up lost revenue from disc sales? Cause it sure isn't streaming with everyone hording their own shit on their own streaming platforms.
this is why i started to just buy 4k titles for anything i wanted, years ago. Future proofed but could also watch the regular blu ray on existing system.
define "everything else"
also explain where studios are going to make up lost revenue from disc sales? Cause it sure isn't streaming with everyone hording their own shit on their own streaming platforms.
lol wut?
According to a Blu-Ray.com poster, the 149.99 version contains the UHDs and Blu-Rays, while the $119.99 version only contains UHDs.
I'm very interested to know what they did regarding the transfers, as they will very likely be 2k upscales, with how many visual effects are in these movies.
Fingers crossed they did a good job and it isn't a cheap cash grab.
I wonder if you want these digitally vs physical if it's better to buy the LOTR and Hobbit trilogies now on places that will give you a free 4K upgrade vs waiting for the 4K digital release which might have a price increase?
Loving the Ents being on the Two Towers cover.
Yeah I'm baffled they don't just redo it this way.
Nothing beats the DVD covers.
Yeah I'm baffled they don't just redo it this way.
Any word on the teal tint being fixed on FOTR? The stock BD is kinda awful. I've got a fan color-adjusted version that is better than the disc on my Plex server, but the disc version looks awful.
And yeah, the DVD release was the prettiest packaging. They should just re-do the boxes with the statues and all.
And yeah, the DVD release was the prettiest packaging. They should just re-do the boxes with the statues and all.
Kind of like the Book version of the Bluray versions but I am a fan of Steelbook.
UHD only pre-ordered...........fuck yes
only $20 more than what the bluray was at launch, not bad
only $20 more than what the bluray was at launch, not bad
3h - 3h20m is getting tight for a 1 disc encode. I want this to be demo-worthy and I have my doubts it's getting the attention it needs.
Would be nice if it used seamless branching on the 2 disc version to give theatrical + extended on each disc. I swear no studios know that seamless branching exists. It must be a pain to implement.
This is my regret with the Hobbit films. I didn't see any in the theatres and would have loved to have seen them in 48fps.
Would anyone be willing to explain the difference between UHD and Blu-Rays? Is there any reason to get both?
Basically if you want to have the option to watch them at 1080p in a standard blu ray player. you can't play the 4k uhds in a standard blu ray player.
UHDs have higher resolution and higher dynamic range, which require a 4K television to see. Getting both might be helpful if one doesn't already own the Blu-Rays and wants to watch the films on non-4K TVs.
My regret with the Hobbit films is that they are hot trash.
But I'm hyped for the original trilogy on UHD.
Decided to pre-order the UHD only Steelbook set, as I don't like slim cover of the 90$ set, and while I like the 140$ gift set, just seems too expensive for what it is.
EDIT: Looks like BB put them up early as now the product page is gone.
EDIT: Looks like BB put them up early as now the product page is gone.
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