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I just got official press release.
Interestingly enough they tout other releases to happen next year. I'm kinda guessing those wont be steel tho.
Both Trilogies feature the theatrical and extended versions of the six Middle-earth films in
4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Six-film “Middle-earth” Ultimate Collectors’ Edition with new Bonus Content
to be released in 4K UHD in Summer 2021
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Remastered Blu-ray™
to be released in 4K UHD in fourth Quarter 2021 to celebrate 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The 4K remastering process was overseen by Peter Jackson.
In addition, it was also announced that a 4K UHD “Middle-earth” Ultimate Collectors’ Edition featuring the theatrical and extended versions of all six films, along with new bonus content, previously released Blu-ray discs of The Hobbit Trilogy, and remastered Blu-ray discs of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will be released in the summer of 2021. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy featuring remastered Blu-ray discs of the theatrical and extended versions of the 3 films will also be released in the fourth quarter 2021, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs of The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs of The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will also feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.
The 4k discs wont be any different, its the 1080p discs of the lotr that will be remastered for the release next year.So they are releasing them all in 4K next month but then remastered 4K next year? Lol overkill.
Why anyone would buy these and not wait until next year is beyond me if they will be better versions next year
So they are releasing them all in 4K next month but then remastered 4K next year? Lol overkill.
Why anyone would buy these and not wait until next year is beyond me if they will be better versions next year
The 4k discs wont be any different, its the 1080p discs of the lotr that will be remastered for the release next year.
These initial sets of 4k only boxs and steels are to be released in December.
Then the ultimate edition of all 6 in 4k and 1080p (with remastered 1080p lotr discs) and special features are due summer 2021.
Then lotr will be released again in Q4 2021 for the 20th anniversary with the remastered 1080p discs. Unclear whether the 1080p discs will be sold separately or as a 4k combo.
Assume there'll be a hobbit 4k and 1080p combo pack released at the same time too if the lotr gets a combo release, but that hasn't been mentioned.
Agreed, odd way of doing it. Only reason i can think of is they wanted something out for this Christmas to bump sales and the 1080p discs simply aren't ready yet.Ah ok. Very backward. I can’t afford these this year anyway and I’ve gone off the art too so I’ll wait for better steels which are bound to happen next year or premium WEA format
£100 for 3 movies. No chance
Could also say its £100 for 9 4k discs so only £11.11 for each 4k disc....£100 for 3 movies. No chance
Agreed, odd way of doing it. Only reason i can think of is they wanted something out for this Christmas to bump sales and the 1080p discs simply aren't ready yet.
Agree though, these steels are naff, I won't be buying them. I'll grab the 4k sets and jump on the zeta bandwagon whenever those are due.
Could also say its £100 for 9 4k discs so only £11.11 for each 4k disc....