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Announced Special Features:
2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX Track
English Dolby Surround 2.0 Track
A Journey Completed: A Director's Vision
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making The Return of the King
The National Geographic Special Feature
Multiple Lordoftherings.net Featurettes
   - Aragorn's Destiny Feature
   - Minas Tirith Feature
   - Battle of Pelennor Fields Feature
   - Samwise the Brave Feature
   - Eowyn White Lady of Rohan Feature
   - Digital Horses Feature
Original Theatrical Trailers and TV Spots
Lord of the Rings Trilogy Super Trailer
Closer Look at Electronic Arts Video Games
DVD-ROM: Lord of the Rings Weblink
English, Spanish Subtitles

Cool.  But no sneak peek at the ROTK EE, unlike the LOTR and TTT Theatrical DVDs?  Odd.

" no need to pimp what will automatically sell- me thinks!"


I think the real reason is yung date of release- May 25. which means, Howard shore is just starting to record his newly compossed Scores. and Weta's just adding their extra effects shots.

any news kung irerelease uli ang r1 sa astovision/astroplus branches this may?

Here's a bit I pulled off from www.council-of-elrond.com/forums. Kaya pala alang ROTK EE DVD preview on the theatrical ROTK DVD; seems PJ and co. are not in a hurry to release the Extended Edition so soon. Considering that he and the Weta guys are in pre-production for King Kong, it looks like they're either too busy or are trying to beef up the upcoming Extended Edition DVD release of ROTK. Kinda depressing, really, dahil sobrang tagaaaaaal!!!

For the past two years, New Line has released special Extended Edition DVDs of the first two theatrical films in November, three months after the first DVD release of each installment and just a few weeks before the next theatrical premiere.

The Extended Edition usually encompasses four discs and includes a new cut of the movie with nearly an hour of extra scenes plus hours of bonus features. Director Peter Jackson has said that the extended cut of Return of the King will run much more than four hours.

Einhorn said there absolutely will be a longer gap between the DVD of the theatrical edition and the Extended Edition of King because the longer cut of the movie itself, which Jackson is still working on, and the extensive bonus features will not be completed in time for a release prior to this fall.

The two-disc edition of the movie being released May 25 will be available in separate widescreen and fullscreen versions of the theatrical release, each of which will include a second disc of bonus features, including behind-the-scenes specials and featurettes, promotional trailers for all home video incarnations of the three Lord of the Rings movies, a preview of the upcoming Lord of the Rings videogame from Electronic Arts and theatrical trailers and TV spots.

There will be no sneak peeks of the bonus features and extra scenes on the Extended Edition as has been the pattern the past two years since that material cannot be prepared in time for the much earlier release of the first DVD."

"Fans will have to wait a little longer for a street date for the extended version, which is expected to run four hours and 10 minutes to four hours and 15 minutes for the feature alone. Although New Line executives would like to have it in stores for the holidays, Lasorsa said it’s possible the set might not arrive until the first quarter of 2005 as the studio works to make sure the set has compelling value for consumers. As with previous segments, the extended set will have bonus materials distinct from those on the theatrical cut."

Although New Line executives would like to have it in stores for the holidays, Lasorsa said it’s possible the set might not arrive until the first quarter of 2005 as the studio works to make sure the set has compelling value for consumers. As with previous segments, the extended set will have bonus materials distinct from those on the theatrical cut."[/i]

I guess this is fine.  Mukha namang worth the wait eh  

from www.thedigitalbits.com:

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Minas Tirith: Original scene replaced?
This scene isn't in the movie. I think this scene was deleted and another one was shown instead. Gandalf and Pippin are in their quarters and they talk about the warlock, the war and the chances Frodo and Sam have.

Minas Tirith: Denethor’s madness & Palantir:
Denethor knows more than he should know. He knows about Aragorn and the forthcoming attack and he has given up hope. He got his information from a Palantir. One knight also says that Denethor has foreseen this attack. Gandalf is supposed to say that Aragorn will take Denethor's place and there is nothing he can do about it. Denethor calls Gandalf a traitor.

Unfortunately, John Noble (Denethor) said in an interview that these scenes weren't shot, however there is the possibility that we will see a scene where the Palantir is mentioned.

Minas Tirith: Longer dialogue between Faramir and Denethor:
Faramir is supposed to tell his father that he did let Frodo and Sam escape (with the ring) on purpose, breaking his father's rules.

While Pippin talks to Denethor, Faramir stands at his side. Shortly after that Denethir announces that those who break the rules have to be punished. A hint that Faramir really told him about the hobbits? A script section asserts that there will be a flashback, where Faramir tells his father about Boromirs death and hands him the broken horn. In another scene Pippin is going to get an armor from Faramir.

The second photo is a scene where we don't know if it shows the talk with Gandalf or if it is a totally new scene.  

Orc Tower: Add-on
We might see a scene where an Orc is able to flee from the tower (you see this Orc in the Video Game holding Frodo’s Mithril chain mail) There are also some scenes where Orcs and Uruks fight with each other because of this alb.

Siege of Minas Tirith: Extended battle scenes
In the cinema version they didn't show how the enemy built up its war machinery. They also don't show how the White City is conquered. The enemy tries to destroy the gates with small battering rams. These weren't shown in the movie, but they will be on the SEE DVD. Soldiers of Gondor try to prevent this with the help of their arrows. They won't show how they draw their bows, but we will see how they shoot their arrows.
 


Siege of Minas Tirith: Gandalf vs. Witchking
In the movie the witchking said that he would fight the White Wizard … who suddenly doesn't have his wand anymore….

Pippin finally found Gandalf and managed to calm down the mad Denethor. The wizard carries his wand. He puts Pippin on the back of his horse - but when he reaches Denethor he doesn't have his wand anymore and looks like he has just taken part in a fight. In between those scenes it is likely that they meet the Witchking and Gandalf loses the fight, but the Witchking is distracted by something - that's why Gandalf and Pippin are able to flee… he might be distracted by the troops of Rohan (he probably hears the horns) or by something else … who knows… it is likely that he wouldn't stay on his beast during the fight and that Gandalf wouldn't fight on the back of his horse. The scene was filmed with a normal Nazgul first and later with the Witchking.

Battle on the Pelennor Fields: extended battle scenes:
It is said that we will see more digital effects on the SEE DVD, also the sky is supposed to be darkened. There are different possibilities what we will see during these battle scenes: it's possible that we will see more of the Eastlings, a longer dialogue between Eowyn and the Witchking, a scene where Argorn wins the fight against Orc leader and Gimli hits him with his axe. Orcs are also supposed to fight on the dead Olifants and after Theoden's death Eowyn will fight some more Orcs, protecting Pippin, who will find Merry later on.

Pelennor-Fields: Locating Eowyn and Merry
Eowyn was brave, defeated the witchking and was injured. We didn't see what happened afterwards. But somehow they must have found her, mourned and acclaimed her. On this picture we see how Eomer finds his sister on the battlefield.

When Pippin finds Merry on the Pelennor, he tucks him in and that's it … but it looks like Merry's injuries are worse, probably because of his attack on the witchking.

Pelennor-Fields: After the battle
In the cinema we didn't see how the wounded soldiers were saved and we didn't see Theoden’s last journey. A lot of people think that this photo is part of the scene where the dead king is brought back to Minas Tirith. It might also show obsequies later on. Or is it simply a battle scene?

Minas Tirith: After the battle
After the battle on the fields Aragorn is the only one who can help the wounded Faramir, Eowyn and Merry and save their lives. Only the healing hands of the king can save them. Afterwards Faramir and Eowyn get closer.

Minas Tirith: Aragorn as king
After healing Faramir, Eowyn and Merry, Aragorn is already accepted as king. After that he takes up his role as king and only during the next day they discuss the next proceedings. Gandalf at the meeting in Minas Tirith:  "Either Frodo destroys the ring, or we face Sauron’s victory."

Minas Tirith: Aragorn looks into the Palantir
After some discussions Aragorn decides to look into the Palantir, to show Sauron that Isildur's heir is found. King Elessar could bring together mankind. That's what Sauron fears and that's what should distract him from Frodo and Sam. Sauron and his army wait for Elessar at the gate….

To the Black Gate:
This journey wasn't over in 5 minutes … So I think we will see some additional scenes on the SEE DVD.

At the Black Gate: Sauron's Mouth
One of the most dreadful myrmidon in the book. A scene a lot of book fans hoped to see in the movie: cruel, full of emotions, and ingenious. The Mouth Saurons, Saurons negotiator. There is a slight chance that we see this horrible creature on the SEE DVD. Probably in the last fight with Aragorn. Some people say you can see Frodo’s Mithril chain mail lying on the floor in the cinema version.. another hint, that we might see such a scene…

Theory1:

The Mouth of Sauron shows this chain mail to Gandalf and Aragorn, as a proof, that Frodo is dead. After that we will see a long dialogue between Gandalf, Aragorn and Saurons Mouth.. after that the black rider disappears and the Black Gate is opened, the enemy starts to march. We will see some scenes of Frodo and Sam before we return to the Black Gate, where the enemies surround Aragron and his troops. The Mouth of Sauron reappears and starts an attack.. Aragorn fights against him and wins but loses his horse to the Eastlings. Another cut to Sam, this time he fights against Gollum and tells him to beat it. Back at the Black Gate the Eastlings are beaten. Aragorn forms up his troops and then we hear the famous sentence: "For Frodo!"

Theory2:

Nobody knows if this is correct, because you don't see the body of Saurons Mouth, Aragorn’s dead horse or the bodies of the Eastlings … besides when Aragorn and his troops approach the Black Gate, his sword is in his scabbard. As he rides back, his bloody sword is in his hand and his face is full of mud. A hint that Saurons Mouth is killed at the beginning and the fact of the missing horses is just a blooper? However the book "Lord of the rings - Weapons and Warfare" hints at Saurons Mouth death (or defeat).

However, it's pretty sure that we will see some enhancements here. Ex. in a making off video you see that Gandalf is talking to Aragorn before they ride towards the Black Gate: "We are being watched". It's possible that is a scene from the SEE DVD … or that we won't see this at all?
 

At the Black Gate: The new formation
If theory No. 1 is correct, Aragorn forms up his troops at the Black Gate. These pictures show how he does it.

At the Black Gate: Pippin holds Merry
But why? Perhaps this picture shows Merry after he was brought back to Minas Tirith and Pippin is helping him. It can't be a scene from the Pelennor fields, because the hobbits don't wear their helmets in that battle. There are rumours that this photo is from the battle at the Black Gate….. One theory says that Merry breaks down when he hears that Frodo is dead. But this is not possible … there are not so many people in the background during that scene… is Merry wounded?

At the Black Gate: Changed battle?
In the cinema version Aragorn kills the troll, however it is said that in another scene it's Pippin who kills him (like in the book) Perhaps we see this scene on the DVD, who knows? In the video game you see, that Legolas save Gimli's life again… possible that we see that as well on the DVD.

Mordor: Add-ons
After Frodo’s pretended death we will see some more things. Sam is going to hold Stich, both hobbits will take off their armors….and Sam leaves behind his pans. At the end both hobbits meet an Orc army, but because they don't have the armors anymore they are not recognized.

Minas Tirith: Marriages and the new tree
Gandalf shows Pippin the tree in Minas Tirith who starts to bloom again. And we might see the wedding between Arwen and Aragorn and Faramir and Eowyn - I don't believe it - however both scenes were filmed. We might also see how Eomer is crowned king of Rohan. Only after that scene the characters will say good bye to each other.

End: Epilogue
Galadriel is supposed to hold an epilogue at the end, in which she explains what happens to the characters, because they don't want to show all the scenes in the movie… it's possible, because she also holds an epilogue at the beginning of the first movie.

 
Back in the Shire:
I am sure we will see more scenes when the hobbits return to the Shire …. because New Line Cinema wanted to keep these photos secret and the scene isn't in the cinema version. Perhaps we get to know why Frodo decides to leave the Shire and sail away with the ring bearers.  

In general: more brutality … like we’ve seen in the SEE versions of FotR and TTT.



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All EE Spoiler pics here: http://home.datacomm.ch/betaversion/Return_of_the_king_SEE_DVD.htm

Excited na talaga ako sa SEE of ROTK.  I hope it does come earlier.
 

An ending epilogue by Galadriel will make a better ending and will tie-up the trilogy together, the trilogy was opened by an epilogue afterall.

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In the cinema version Aragorn kills the troll, however it is said that in another scene it's Pippin who kills him (like in the book)

Isn't it that the troll wasn't killed in the fight at the Black Gates. The troll (who was about to kill Aragorn, that's why Legolas rushes to help him) fled when the ring was destroyed and Sauron fell and lost his power.

Correct me guys if I'm wrong.

And I'm wondering how come there is already a pdvd of the theatrical version of ROTK when it is supposed to be released in May or June? How were the bootleggers able to get hold of the original theatrical release on dvd?

available na sa amazon at nagpreoder nako for $17.97 kya lang may 25 pa

I have the first 2 na 2 disc.pero parang gusto ko kunin ung box set for collection.

The Lord Of The Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)



$58.49

^Lol, you're actually even losing money if you buy the box set.

dahil if you were patient enough to buy each copy nung release day, it could of been had for 15 dollars each sa bestbuy..

Yeah, galadriel telling the prologue is a nice choice. because she still had all the powers then. But then, after The One Ring was destroyed, so did the powers of the remaining Rings: The Threes, The Fives, and The Nines.

Frodo was with everybody when The Fellowship started to break up. Kaya he has 1st hand experience sa story. and has every right to tell the ending.

slight change of cover art click here

the new cover art for ROTK, the only change being a note on the oscar winnings of the movie at the bottom: