LOTR & The Hobbit in 4K

[Paul Heroy]

Missed this last week but it was finally confirmed for Dec 1 release. Bill Hunt's writeup: https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/100720-0900

There's a big 6 pack of both LOTR & Hobbit trilogies coming in summer 2021, too. 

I am ambivalent at best on the Hobbit especially the final movie. Way too violent for that book. I may just get the LOTR set and be done with it.

[David Vaughn]

Missed this last week but it was finally confirmed for Dec 1 release. Bill Hunt's writeup: https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/100720-0900

There's a big 6 pack of both LOTR & Hobbit trilogies coming in summer 2021, too.

I am ambivalent at best on the Hobbit especially the final movie. Way too violent for that book. I may just get the LOTR set and be done with it.

I should be getting review copies. I'm looking forward to LOTR, but I'm not sure how well the VFX shots will hold up in 4K. The Hobbit is a different story....I'm not a fan of the films at all (way too long and they drag). 

[AVSCraig]

Missed this last week but it was finally confirmed for Dec 1 release. Bill Hunt's writeup: https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/100720-0900

There's a big 6 pack of both LOTR & Hobbit trilogies coming in summer 2021, too.

I am ambivalent at best on the Hobbit especially the final movie. Way too violent for that book. I may just get the LOTR set and be done with it.

Exactly what I was thinking. 

[bmoney]

yup...immediately preordered the LotR but quick pass on the hobbit...i rarely watch them...so i can deal with 1080 on them

[Paul Heroy]

Definitely looking forward to reviews including yours, David. Even more than video upgrades, I'm really hopeful that the Atmos / immersive audio is done really well with a lot of activity - there are obviously ample opportunities for that! 

[bmoney]

Definitely looking forward to reviews including yours, David. Even more than video upgrades, I'm really hopeful that the Atmos / immersive audio is done really well with a lot of activity - there are obviously ample opportunities for that!

after watching Peter Jacksons District 9 last night with ATMOS....i REALLY hope he does the same thing with the LotR trilogy! man that atmos was great in District 9

[Paul Heroy]

after watching Peter Jacksons District 9 last night with ATMOS....i REALLY hope he does the same thing with the LotR trilogy! man that atmos was great in District 9

Haven't seen that - sounds very promising! I have to think LOTR being such a huge and special legacy for him he'll make sure it takes every advantage of all the format's potential - HDR, Atmos etc. Really looking forward to seeing more details and reviews soon.

[David Vaughn]

This is the version that I'd wish Warner would put on 4K:  https://tolkieneditor.wordpress.com/

[AVSCraig]

This is the version that I'd wish Warner would put on 4K:  https://tolkieneditor.wordpress.com/

I wish they would bring out all the seasons of 24, but have each season cut as one real time 24 hour episode. 

[Franin]

Will definitely be picking these up

[bmoney]

i haven't been this excited for a triple dip....ever lol

[AVSCraig]

i haven't been this excited for a triple dip....ever lol

I've only seen the first LOTR film once. I figure this is the time to finally watch the entire trilogy. 

[bmoney]

I've only seen the first LOTR film once. I figure this is the time to finally watch the entire trilogy.

whaaaaaaattttt? lol

[AVSCraig]

whaaaaaaattttt? lol

I read the books, and I liked the books much better. But I'm going to take another crack, especially with them on 4K. 

[bmoney]

the cool thing is they did a bunch of small details that were in the books to make it as close as possible