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diergray · 08-26-2003, 10:15 AM

From Yahoo News

Attention, Frodo fanatics: Better load up on the popcorn and soda and invest in a comfy cushion--because you're in for a sore butt.

Two weeks before The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King wraps things up on December 17, New Line Cinema plans to unleash in theaters special extended editions of the first two installments in director Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy trilogy.

Cinephiles who couldn't get enough of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring special edition DVD, which clocked in at 208 minutes and included scenes not in the theatrical version, will be able to see the epic on the big screen in all its glory starting on December 5 in about 100 movie houses in the U.S. and 20 in Canada.

A week later, on December 12, New Line will unspool the special 214-minute extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. That version is slated to premiere as a DVD first on November 18 (the DVD of last year's "official" theatrical release is due out on Tuesday).

But wait! There's more!

For those with serious Hobbit habits longing to venture into Middle Earth for more than a few hours, New Line plans to screen all three films back-to-back-to-back on December 16 in a daylong marathon that will carry over with The Return of the King's global release on December 17.

Per Daily Variety, New Line sent memos out to exhibitors across the country this week informing them of the reissue and suggesting various screening strategies to maximize promotion leading up to The Return of the King.

The goal, according to the studio, is not simply monetary, but it's intended to refresh moviegoers' memories of the good-vs.-evil saga that has been lording over the box office and critics' lists for the past two years.

"The release of the third film affords us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to give audiences a compelling new theatrical experience of Peter Jackson (news)'s sprawling vision for this trilogy," Rolf Mittwg, New Line's head of worldwide distribution and marketing, told Variety.

The memo lays out guidelines for theaters calling for Fellowship to begin screening at 3 p.m. on December 16, Two Towers to follow at 7 p.m., and the first official showing of Return of the King kicking off at 11 p.m. and concluding early in the wee hours of the 17th.

The final installment is going to be the longest in the series, coming in at over three hours. Jackson promised fans in a recent USA Today interview that the climactic clash between Middle Earthlings and the fiendish Lord Sauron and his minions at Pelennor Fields will surpass Two Towers' Battle of Helm's Deep in breadth and scope.

Jackson says the most satisfying part of Return of the King will be the emotional climax, something he had to bring the entire cast back for additional shooting this spring and forced him to even rework some key scenes.

"Everybody feels we are paying off the story now," Jackson said. "The scenes tend to be more emotionally charged, which is why the actors enjoyed them and I enjoyed filming them. It absolutely has to be the best. We owe it to people."

New Line is banking on the Lord of Rings capper to build enough buzz to finally garner Jackson and his epic an Oscar. Despite a slew of nominations (Two Towers being the first sequel since The Godfather Part II to be nominated for Best Picture) and some wins in technical categories, the golden guy has proven elusive to the filmmaker. Many show-biz insiders believe the usually fantasy-averse Motion Picture Academy is waiting for the finale before anointing Jackson's work.

Regardless of whether Jackson stocks up his trophy case, his Rings cycle has put him in a league of his own.

The filmmaker recently sealed a deal with Universal Pictures for his next project, a massive retelling of King Kong that will see him earn $20 million up front as well as gross points on the back end, one of the most lucrative contracts ever for a director.

Advanced tickets for the rereleases are slated to go on sale in late September or early October via movie-ticketing sites like Fandango, Moviefone and Movietickets.com as well as exhibitor Websites.

grayman · 08-26-2003, 10:24 AM

I wonder if they will sell Depends at the snack bar?

AL9045 · 08-26-2003, 10:24 AM

Feeding the cash cow even more...

wondash · 08-26-2003, 10:34 AM

The only thing that could make this better would be a showing in IMAX. Then my ears, eyes, and ass would all be sore!

Arc101 · 08-26-2003, 10:38 AM

Cool - I wouldn't mind seeing these films again at the cinema.

archer2371 · 08-26-2003, 12:58 PM

For those of us that don't have surround sound in our homes, this is a God-send. For those lucky bastards with surround sound, don't waste the money, just buy the Extended Edition on DVD (assuming you allready have FOTR: EE) and watch them the day before you go see ROTK. I can't wait to see the Witch King get pwned by Merry and Eowyn.

Mr.Deflok · 08-26-2003, 01:39 PM

Yeah I'd rather watch them at home, won't be comfotable sitting in a theatre for 7 hours. Plus my subwoofer awakes the demons of hell.

Plan9Senior · 08-26-2003, 01:41 PM

I am so burnt out on this LoTR fad. I wish the last one would arrive so the talk/fanfare can quickly fade away.

archer2371 · 08-26-2003, 02:58 PM

Plan9, this is not a recent fad that suddenly popped out of nowhere. This has lasted for 50+ years so far. Don't expect it to quickly fade away, especially since they still have The Hobbit and The Simarillion to make into movies.

Plan9Senior · 08-26-2003, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by archer2371
Plan9, this is not a recent fad that suddenly popped out of nowhere. This has lasted for 50+ years so far. Don't expect it to quickly fade away, especially since they still have The Hobbit and The Simarillion to make into movies.

The fad of kids and manbabies talking about how "cool" the next movie will be has been annoying since the first one came out. The books are great dont get me wrong, I just am burnt out on the sudden onslaught of LoTD fans.

im2smrt4u · 08-26-2003, 03:57 PM

I'm not sure if I could handle that. Maybe once the RoTK:EE comes out on DVD I'll do that in my house, with substantial meal and restroom breaks of course.

WhoaitsZ · 08-26-2003, 05:30 PM

well i sit all day anyhow.

sneak in some vodka or southern comfort.. enjoy

GakFace · 08-26-2003, 05:45 PM

Sweet! I can make it a day of gaming!

Some gaming with friends before the movie... Card games between movies (as you know there would be a short break to take a leak and restock on drinks

)... and fun shit afterwords...

Sound fun to me... now to set aside money for all these showings

onodrim · 08-26-2003, 07:02 PM

I was so excitedwhen I heard this! Definently going to try to make it to an all day marathon of the three movies. I'll jkust bring really comfy clothes, shouldn't be too bad.

Lebell · 08-27-2003, 12:53 AM

I am so FUCKING THERE!!!

bundy · 08-27-2003, 04:07 AM

this is a great idea... but i´m not so sure i´d want to be in a theatre for so long. i´d get a little uncomfortable.
like MrD, i´d prefer to spend 7 hours movie time at home on my couch.

Arc101 · 08-27-2003, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Plan9, this is not a recent fad that suddenly popped out of nowhere. This has lasted for 50+ years so far. Don't expect it to quickly fade away, especially since they still have The Hobbit and The Simarillion to make into movies.

The Hobbit will make a great film. I can't see the Simarillion being turned into a film, it's too bloody complicated.

theinfamous · 08-27-2003, 09:04 AM

maybe seeing them for the first time i'd be able to sit in a movie theater for that long, but then again...that's about as long as a drive to san francisco and i make that trip regularly but looking at tumbleweeds

CrispnChuey · 08-27-2003, 10:47 AM

I agree the Hobbit would make a great film; personally I enjoyed it much more than the trilogy.

Mr.Deflok · 08-27-2003, 12:30 PM

I thought the Silmarillion was the greatest of the Middle-Earth series, it had such a great mythological impact.

^dude · 08-27-2003, 01:02 PM

i'll be going along!

Splice · 08-27-2003, 05:46 PM

Wow, ROTK is going to be over 3 hours! And I thought the Two Towers was long. Hope this one has alot more action than the last one.

archer2371 · 08-27-2003, 05:58 PM

Believe me, 200,000 orcs alone will be at the Battle of Minas Tirith, and that's not even the final battle.

krd913 · 08-27-2003, 08:46 PM

I think it would be nice to see all 3 movies back to back on the big screen

Locke · 08-28-2003, 06:55 PM

I will most definitelyspend the entire day there.

m2k · 11-12-2003, 10:43 AM

So who actually got tickets to the Trilogy Tuesday?

pocon1 · 11-12-2003, 02:15 PM

No way, I read the books once a few years ago, and tried to do it again, but could not stand Tolkien's writing. There is no way I could sit in a theater for 7 hours. All of the people talking and reciting lines and all of the kids would drive me crazy. I even have the Fotr:ee, and still have not watched it. I will watch them sometime over the next month, but not back to back. I will be in line the first weekend it opens. I love the movies, but unlike some people they don't make me hard.

t3m3st · 11-12-2003, 02:49 PM

pack a lunch
damn
yeah a whole bunch of my friends and I are going
possibly in costume...lol

08-26-2003, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
diergray Psycho	LOTR extended versions to be shown in theater! From Yahoo News Attention, Frodo fanatics: Better load up on the popcorn and soda and invest in a comfy cushion--because you're in for a sore butt. Two weeks before The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King wraps things up on December 17, New Line Cinema plans to unleash in theaters special extended editions of the first two installments in director Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy trilogy. Cinephiles who couldn't get enough of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring special edition DVD, which clocked in at 208 minutes and included scenes not in the theatrical version, will be able to see the epic on the big screen in all its glory starting on December 5 in about 100 movie houses in the U.S. and 20 in Canada. A week later, on December 12, New Line will unspool the special 214-minute extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. That version is slated to premiere as a DVD first on November 18 (the DVD of last year's "official" theatrical release is due out on Tuesday). But wait! There's more! For those with serious Hobbit habits longing to venture into Middle Earth for more than a few hours, New Line plans to screen all three films back-to-back-to-back on December 16 in a daylong marathon that will carry over with The Return of the King's global release on December 17. Per Daily Variety, New Line sent memos out to exhibitors across the country this week informing them of the reissue and suggesting various screening strategies to maximize promotion leading up to The Return of the King. The goal, according to the studio, is not simply monetary, but it's intended to refresh moviegoers' memories of the good-vs.-evil saga that has been lording over the box office and critics' lists for the past two years. "The release of the third film affords us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to give audiences a compelling new theatrical experience of Peter Jackson (news)'s sprawling vision for this trilogy," Rolf Mittwg, New Line's head of worldwide distribution and marketing, told Variety. The memo lays out guidelines for theaters calling for Fellowship to begin screening at 3 p.m. on December 16, Two Towers to follow at 7 p.m., and the first official showing of Return of the King kicking off at 11 p.m. and concluding early in the wee hours of the 17th. The final installment is going to be the longest in the series, coming in at over three hours. Jackson promised fans in a recent USA Today interview that the climactic clash between Middle Earthlings and the fiendish Lord Sauron and his minions at Pelennor Fields will surpass Two Towers' Battle of Helm's Deep in breadth and scope. Jackson says the most satisfying part of Return of the King will be the emotional climax, something he had to bring the entire cast back for additional shooting this spring and forced him to even rework some key scenes. "Everybody feels we are paying off the story now," Jackson said. "The scenes tend to be more emotionally charged, which is why the actors enjoyed them and I enjoyed filming them. It absolutely has to be the best. We owe it to people." New Line is banking on the Lord of Rings capper to build enough buzz to finally garner Jackson and his epic an Oscar. Despite a slew of nominations (Two Towers being the first sequel since The Godfather Part II to be nominated for Best Picture) and some wins in technical categories, the golden guy has proven elusive to the filmmaker. Many show-biz insiders believe the usually fantasy-averse Motion Picture Academy is waiting for the finale before anointing Jackson's work. Regardless of whether Jackson stocks up his trophy case, his Rings cycle has put him in a league of his own. The filmmaker recently sealed a deal with Universal Pictures for his next project, a massive retelling of King Kong that will see him earn $20 million up front as well as gross points on the back end, one of the most lucrative contracts ever for a director. Advanced tickets for the rereleases are slated to go on sale in late September or early October via movie-ticketing sites like Fandango, Moviefone and Movietickets.com as well as exhibitor Websites. __________________ "Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.” ~ James Bryant Conant

08-26-2003, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
grayman you can't see me Location: Illinois	I wonder if they will sell Depends at the snack bar? __________________ That's right - I'm a guy in a suit eating a Blizzard. F U.

08-26-2003, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
archer2371 Sarge of Blood Gulch Red Outpost Number One Location: On the front lines against our very enemy	For those of us that don't have surround sound in our homes, this is a God-send. For those lucky bastards with surround sound, don't waste the money, just buy the Extended Edition on DVD (assuming you allready have FOTR: EE) and watch them the day before you go see ROTK. I can't wait to see the Witch King get pwned by Merry and Eowyn. __________________ "This ain't no Ice Cream Social!" "Hey Grif, Chupathingy...how bout that? I like it...got a ring to it." "I have no earthly idea what it is I just saw, or what this place is, or where in the hell O'Malley is! My only choice is to blame Grif for coming up with such a flawed plan. Stupid, stupid Grif."

08-26-2003, 02:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
archer2371 Sarge of Blood Gulch Red Outpost Number One Location: On the front lines against our very enemy	Plan9, this is not a recent fad that suddenly popped out of nowhere. This has lasted for 50+ years so far. Don't expect it to quickly fade away, especially since they still have The Hobbit and The Simarillion to make into movies. __________________ "This ain't no Ice Cream Social!" "Hey Grif, Chupathingy...how bout that? I like it...got a ring to it." "I have no earthly idea what it is I just saw, or what this place is, or where in the hell O'Malley is! My only choice is to blame Grif for coming up with such a flawed plan. Stupid, stupid Grif."

08-26-2003, 03:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
im2smrt4u Beer Aficionado Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA	I'm not sure if I could handle that. Maybe once the RoTK:EE comes out on DVD I'll do that in my house, with substantial meal and restroom breaks of course. __________________ Starkizzer Fan Club - President & Founder

08-26-2003, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
AL9045 Addict Location: Virginia	Feeding the cash cow even more...

08-26-2003, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
wondash Psycho	The only thing that could make this better would be a showing in IMAX. Then my ears, eyes, and ass would all be sore!

08-26-2003, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Arc101 Addict Location: Nottingham, England	Cool - I wouldn't mind seeing these films again at the cinema.

08-26-2003, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	Yeah I'd rather watch them at home, won't be comfotable sitting in a theatre for 7 hours. Plus my subwoofer awakes the demons of hell.

08-26-2003, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Plan9Senior Banned Location: Orange County, California	I am so burnt out on this LoTR fad. I wish the last one would arrive so the talk/fanfare can quickly fade away.

08-26-2003, 05:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
WhoaitsZ Crazy Location: right behind you...	well i sit all day anyhow. sneak in some vodka or southern comfort.. enjoy

08-26-2003, 05:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
GakFace Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!! Location: IN, USA	Sweet! I can make it a day of gaming! Some gaming with friends before the movie... Card games between movies (as you know there would be a short break to take a leak and restock on drinks )... and fun shit afterwords... Sound fun to me... now to set aside money for all these showings __________________ RoboBlaster: Welcome to the club! Not that I'm in the club. And there really isn'a a club in the first place. But if there was a club and if I was in it, I would definitely welcome you to it.

08-26-2003, 07:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
onodrim Cosmically Curious Location: Chicago, IL	I was so excitedwhen I heard this! Definently going to try to make it to an all day marathon of the three movies. I'll jkust bring really comfy clothes, shouldn't be too bad. __________________ "The world is so exquisite with so much love and moral depth, that there is no reason to deceive ourselves with pretty stories for which there’s little good evidence. Far better it seems to me, in our vulnerability, is to look death in the eye and to be grateful every day for the brief but magnificent opportunity that life provides" -Carl Sagan

08-27-2003, 12:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	I am so FUCKING THERE!!! __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

08-27-2003, 04:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	this is a great idea... but i´m not so sure i´d want to be in a theatre for so long. i´d get a little uncomfortable. like MrD, i´d prefer to spend 7 hours movie time at home on my couch. __________________ Ohayo!!!

08-28-2003, 06:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
Locke Insane Location: The reddest state ever. :(	I will most definitelyspend the entire day there. __________________ CUBS WIN, CUBS WIN!!!! - Pat Hughes "Don't surround yourself with yourself." Yes

08-27-2003, 09:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
theinfamous Crazy Location: Cali	maybe seeing them for the first time i'd be able to sit in a movie theater for that long, but then again...that's about as long as a drive to san francisco and i make that trip regularly but looking at tumbleweeds

08-27-2003, 10:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
CrispnChuey Upright	Hobbit I agree the Hobbit would make a great film; personally I enjoyed it much more than the trilogy.

08-27-2003, 12:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	I thought the Silmarillion was the greatest of the Middle-Earth series, it had such a great mythological impact.

08-27-2003, 01:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
^dude Insane	i'll be going along!

08-27-2003, 05:46 PM	#22 (permalink)
Splice Crazy	Wow, ROTK is going to be over 3 hours! And I thought the Two Towers was long. Hope this one has alot more action than the last one.

08-27-2003, 05:58 PM	#23 (permalink)
archer2371 Sarge of Blood Gulch Red Outpost Number One Location: On the front lines against our very enemy	Believe me, 200,000 orcs alone will be at the Battle of Minas Tirith, and that's not even the final battle. __________________ "This ain't no Ice Cream Social!" "Hey Grif, Chupathingy...how bout that? I like it...got a ring to it." "I have no earthly idea what it is I just saw, or what this place is, or where in the hell O'Malley is! My only choice is to blame Grif for coming up with such a flawed plan. Stupid, stupid Grif."

08-27-2003, 08:46 PM	#24 (permalink)
krd913 Crazy	I think it would be nice to see all 3 movies back to back on the big screen

11-12-2003, 10:43 AM	#26 (permalink)
m2k Insane Location: In There	So who actually got tickets to the Trilogy Tuesday? __________________ I <3 clear heels!

11-12-2003, 02:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
pocon1 Banned	No way, I read the books once a few years ago, and tried to do it again, but could not stand Tolkien's writing. There is no way I could sit in a theater for 7 hours. All of the people talking and reciting lines and all of the kids would drive me crazy. I even have the Fotr:ee, and still have not watched it. I will watch them sometime over the next month, but not back to back. I will be in line the first weekend it opens. I love the movies, but unlike some people they don't make me hard.

11-12-2003, 02:49 PM	#28 (permalink)
t3m3st Vroom! Location: Toronto	pack a lunch damn yeah a whole bunch of my friends and I are going possibly in costume...lol __________________ I do it for the rare drops