Return of the King: Extended Edition

[Mike Olbinski]

Going to try and pick up my copy today.

Normal running time of 3:20, this add 50 minutes to the film, including the following highlights:

1. Showdown with Saruman
2. Witch King and Gandalf fight
3. Aaragorn looks in the Palantir and faces Sauron
4. Faramir falling for Eowyn
5. More Paths of the Dead

And some great special features I guess....

Cannot wait!

Mike

 

[WaywardFan]

THOSE are the parts I want to see!

Unfortunately, I'm waiting for it for a Christmas present. That's okay, because I know I'm getting a home theater system and I'm sure Pellanor Fields sounds great in surround!

 

[Mike Olbinski]

THOSE are the parts I want to see!

Unfortunately, I'm waiting for it for a Christmas present. That's okay, because I know I'm getting a home theater system and I'm sure Pellanor Fields sounds great in surround!

Yes, I really am pumped about those parts...the Saruman part is pretty crazy they said, and looking in the palantir is creepy...so awesome!

Mike

 

[WaywardFan]

I'm really looking forward to Gandalf/Witch King face off. Oh! And the Mouth of Sauron comes out. I saw a brief clip of him. Trippy!

And the Faramir/Eowyn thing. I'm glad that's in. Just didn't seem right without it.

Now, about the Scouring. Is there anything about that at all?

 

[Mike Olbinski]

I'm really looking forward to Gandalf/Witch King face off. Oh! And the Mouth of Sauron comes out. I saw a brief clip of him. Trippy!

And the Faramir/Eowyn thing. I'm glad that's in. Just didn't seem right without it.

Now, about the Scouring. Is there anything about that at all?

Scouring will never happen...unless to get the hobbits together and go back to film it for some add on feature...

I wish it was, but I'm okay without it.

I think they said the Witch King/Gandalf thing was short, but cool...

Mike

 

[WaywardFan]

Couldn't find a picture of the Mouth, but I found this from a 2003 article:

- ?The Mouth of Sauron scene changes the emphasis of the entire final battle between men and orcs at the Black Gates. In the theatrical cut, Aragorn and Co. ride up to the gates, they open, and orcs come out to fight. In the extended version, they are greeted by the Mouth of Sauron (played by the Matrix's Train Man, Bruce Spence), who has pointy teeth and a pointy helmet that covers his eyes (he doesn't need them, see? He's just a mouth). He rides out to show the heroes Frodos mithril vest, recently stolen by the orcs at Cirith Ungol, and to let them know that Frodo is dead and the ring is on its way to Sauron. Aragorn believes him, and the heroes despair. Going into battle at the Black Gates, the heroes have no hope at all it's their last stand for sure, and Aragorn's line for Frodo refers to his sacrifice, not to buying time.'

By the way, anyone else play the extended movies with the actors' commentary?? I think they are great in the LOTR movies!

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Man, I cannot wait for that Wayward!

I watched the first Extended with commentary, but I really need to watch the second one with the commentary for sure...

Mike

 

[Chaz]

I am really looking forward to this. I have been since the movie was in theaters.

So far I have resisted the urge to buy it. My wife hates it when I buy stuff for myself in November/December becuse I am difficult to shop for in the first place. Even moreso when I start buying items that are potential presents.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

It's going to be so great to see those added scenes...when I just finished reading the books again a few weeks ago, the scene when they show Aaragorn and the army of Gondor the mithril armour....the grief they must have suffered...

Just can't wait to see all that stuff. Especially Aaragorn showing himself to Sauron in the Palantir...

Mike

 

[WaywardFan]

Did I ever mention that I went to that big LOTR marathon last year in the theaters when ROTK came out? Where they showed the first two extended versions and premiered ROTK right after, the night before.




Yeah, I'm a geek.

 

[Chaz]

Did I ever mention that I went to that big LOTR marathon last year in the theaters when ROTK came out? Where they showed the first two extended versions and premiered ROTK right after, the night before.




Yeah, I'm a geek.

I'm jealous.

I could be that big of a geek, if I only had the opportunity.

 

[WaywardFan]

I'm jealous.

I could be that big of a geek, if I only had the opportunity.

I think you certainly have the potential!!!

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Did I ever mention that I went to that big LOTR marathon last year in the theaters when ROTK came out? Where they showed the first two extended versions and premiered ROTK right after, the night before.




Yeah, I'm a geek.

I would have been there if i could have gotten tickets

Mike

 

[Stout]

I'm still VERY angry that the scouring won't even be in the final extended edition (thanks to JOTR)...buuuuuut...DAMN, I cannot wait for these additional scenes! They aren't fluff, which has me excited.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Fischer King and I are doing an extended edition Marathon on the 28th...too bad you don't live over here Wayward

Mike

 

[WaywardFan]

Fischer King and I are doing an extended edition Marathon on the 28th...too bad you don't live over here Wayward

Mike

That would have been excellent! Thanks for the almost-invite!

Yeah, that would be cool. And of course, about mid way through TT you'll be getting all MST3K with it.

Personally, I can't wait for the SW 1-6 MEGA marathon I'm going to somehow have.

 

[DeAnna]

Anyone know when the will release all 3 LOTR dvds?

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Anyone know when the will release all 3 LOTR dvds?

What do you mean? They are all released now?



Mike

 

[FischerKing]

I would have been there if i could have gotten tickets

Mike

ditto - it wasn't for not trying to get tickets either...

shawn

 

[FischerKing]

What do you mean? They are all released now?



Mike

she probably means all together as a box set edition - which you know New Line is going to do - it's all about marketing.

shawn

 

[FischerKing]

so mike - have you watched it yet because i'm sure you've already bought it!

shawn

 

[Chaplin]

she probably means all together as a box set edition - which you know New Line is going to do - it's all about marketing.

shawn

There already is a released set of all 3 EEs.

 

[FischerKing]

There already is a released set of all 3 EEs.

oh yeah? i haven't seen it yet.

shawn

 

[FischerKing]

There already is a released set of all 3 EEs.

nevermind - just found it here.

shawn

 

[Mike Olbinski]

so mike - have you watched it yet because i'm sure you've already bought it!

shawn

Have it

Haven't watched it yet, and probably wont until I finish this project...

But I freaking want to!

Mike