News of Return of the King Extended Edition - And It Isn't All Good News

ryanadc · Post by **ryanadc** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 6:54 pm

I have been brooding unhappily over something I learned the other day, and I have finally calmed down enough to post this. I do not know how much everyone else knows about the Return of the King Extended Edition, but before this week, I did not KNOW much. I simply assumed that it would be coming out in November, a week or two before the holiday of Thanksgiving in the USA (where I am)--which is also right before my birthday. Anyway, to cut to the important thing:
-It appears that the Return of the King Extended Edition will not be released until sometime mid-to-late December 2004
(I have seen this on several reliable sources on the internet; I will provide the best one shortly)

Naturally, this really upset me--I had assumed that I could ask for ROTK EE for my birthday (and of course hopefully get it). Now, from what I have read, there should be an addition 50 MINUTES of EXTRA FOOTAGE--totalling the movie to 4hours 10 minutes. This should be cool.
I have one thought that I hope is wrong: because the official movie website lordoftherings.net has not said a thing about the EE, it may be even longer (as in 2005) before it is released. But I pray that this will not happen; I believe that it should come out in December.
-Oh, and for my BEST SOURCE, with lots of in-depth detail on the EE (as in what the new scenes will be, etc)...go to
http://dvd.ign.com/articles/533/533531p1.html

Well, that is it; I hope I have not driven anyone into extreme despair with this somewhat bad news; if you need a little perker, click my source link and read--it is kind of long, but it tells you a lot about the EE. However, if you do not like spoilers about the EE, avoid the link. Thanks, and sorry if I have just ruined your day.

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Post by **Gina** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 5:21 pm

New Line has confirmed December 2004 (at San Diego Comic-Con) - we just don't know which day yet. I am guessing either the 7th or 14th. There is speculation that a firm release date will come after hoopla surrounding the Star Wars DVDs dies down a little for maximum marketing.

I would respond more but on my way out (laundry duty calls!):p

Jedi-Elf · Post by **Jedi-Elf** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 12:41 pm

December 14th has been confirmed by DVD Answers (confirmation from New Line Cinema). For me this is excellant news 'cause I won't feel bad about waiting until Christmas for it.

Here's the linkage... http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.p....TARGET=

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Alassea · Post by **Alassea** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 2:42 pm

I got all mixed up now... I think i've read somewhere that it's gonna be out in November... can't b sure now... ???

But what i am sure of is that i asked about it in one store and also heard that it's expected some time in November...
but i guess all those resources are unquestionable!

That's too bad, my birthday is in November too... looks like i'll have to buy myself a present for no other reason than the "RotK-EE-Premiere" or just wait till Christmas!

ryanadc · Post by **ryanadc** » Mon Sep 27, 2004 2:59 pm

Well, the date is finally settled! So at least there's some good news (sort of). And, the release of ROTK EE is.....
December 14, 2004.
I was just checking another great LOTR site, War of the Ring, and saw a news update about the official announcement. Check out the official LOTR movie site at lordoftherigns.net.
That's all; just thought I'd let everybody know.

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Alassea · Post by **Alassea** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 3:19 pm

Actually... that's not all!! :;):

I've just read on the polish site of Warner Home Video, that the premiere of RotK EE in Poland is planned for ---------

the 10th of December!!

(see for yourself - http://www.whv.pl/newsy73.php)
:laugh: We get to be the lucky ones!! (yeah, 4 days make a difference! :p )[/B]