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Info on the LOTR:FOTR DVD

Posted by Hemos on from the forth-coming dept.

WonderBoy Cox writes "IGN's FilmForce has an interesting article about the much anticipated Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (LOTR:FOTR) DVD coming in the fall of 2002, and the next two movies. According to Jackson The Two Towers is fairly complete in rough cut and Return of the King is coming along nicely. "Both films will be between two-and-a-half and three hours in length with 500 to 600 effects shots, much like the first movie." But, the best part, is that he DVD will have around 30 to 40 minutes of extra footage! "

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  1. Box set by Ehrine · · Score: 2, Redundant

    The question is, is it worth waiting for the inevitable box-set with all three films in it? I suppose the answer to that question will depends on whether the box-set will contain the same extras or a completely different set (in an attempt to get fans to buy both).

  2. Me want more Sauron stomping by revscat · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Man, they could expand that initial battle scene where Sauron comes tromping out, taking out 4 & 5 people at a swing, and expand THAT to about an hour and a half. Oh man, that was so freakin sweet.

    But whatever they put back in can only be good. Jackson did such an incredible job with the entire movie that I still can hardly believe our good luck. Someone did the movie who was not only intelligent about it, but genuinely seems to love the trilogy the way some of the geeks 'round these parts do.

    Lucas suxors. Jackson rulez.

  3. Still no Tom Bombadil by Marx_Mrvelous · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I wish they could have included old Tom. And of course, the river-daughter.

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  4. Groundbreaking by Dutchmaan · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Just as Star Wars in 1977 set the trend for Sci-Fi movies LOTR seems to be setting a trend not only in fantasy movies, but how movie trilogies should be handled in general.

    I commend everyone in the production of a movie masterpiece that has at the very least lived up to the expectations of most on a time honored classic!

  5. Poems! by jms · · Score: 1, Redundant

    The one thing that was missing from the movie that I really enjoyed in the book was the poetry and songs. It would be nice if some of the additional footage brings this element back into the story.

  6. Jackson shooting new scenes over the summer by vrmlguy · · Score: 1, Redundant
    The film's principle actors may be returning to New Zealand in May and June for any necessary reshoots. There's no word yet on what parts might be added or modified.
    Can anyone say, "Tom Bobmbadil"?
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