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Lord of the Rings (The): The Two Towers (2002)
A New Power Is Rising.Director: Peter Jackson
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1 (106:30)
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2 (128:41)
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:49)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:29)
"From Book to Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing and Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:42)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:48)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:34)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:47)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:19)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (2:00)
- The Dead Marshes (1:45)
- Rohan (3:03)
- Edoras (1:47)
- Ithilien (2:08)
- Fangorn Forest (1:32)
- Helm's Deep (2:13)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:05)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors of the Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras in Middle-Earth" documentary (68:09)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:49)
---- The Flooding of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:30)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:31)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining the Story" documentary (21:57)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:19)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:26)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:27)
DVD-ROM -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture. The "Elvish Language" captions that appear throughout the film are the original 'Burnt-In' captions.
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Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:53).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1 (106:30)
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2 (128:41)
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:49)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:29)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:42)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:48)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming Of Sméagol" documentary (39:34)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:47)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:19)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand As Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (2:00)
- The Dead Marshes (1:45)
- Rohan (3:03)
- Edoras (1:47)
- Ithilien (2:08)
- Fangorn Forest (1:32)
- Helm's Deep (2:13)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:05)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:09)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:49)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:30)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:31)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:57)
Music And Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:19)
- "The Soundscapes Of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:26)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:27)
DVD-ROM
DISC FIVE
"Gollum" featurette (23:38) -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture. Bonus disc is in a separate case.
The "Elvish Language" captions that appear throughout the film are the original 'Burnt-In' captions.
Also includes:
- Collectible 'Gollum' Polystone Statue (created by Sideshow Weta)
- Printed Companion Piece showing how Gollum evolved from Pencil Sketch to Digital Character -
Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:53).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Theatrical Version
DISC TWO
"On the Set The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Starz Encore Special (14:00)
"Return to Middle-earth" WB Special (42:59)
"The Long and Short of It" short film directed by Sean Astin (7:08)
"The Making of The Long and Short of It" featurette (8:11)
"lordoftherings.net" Featurettes
- Forces of Darkness (4:37)
- Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth (4:03)
- Edoras: The Rohan Capital (4:45)
- Creatures of Middle-earth (4:39)
- Gandalf the White (2:52)
- Arms and Armor (4:45)
- The Battle of Helm's Deep (4:08)
- Bringing Gollum to Life (4:16)
Theatrical Trailers
- Teaser (1:53)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:55)
TV Spots (with Play All) (8:31)
- New Power (0:32)
- Another (0:32)
- Event (0:32)
- Dream (0:33)
- Darkness (0:32)
- Return (0:32)
- Strike (0:32)
- Countdown (0:32)
- One World Review (0:32)
- The Wait is Over (0:32)
- Review B/Golden Globes (0:32)
- Gollum (0:32)
- Supreme Review (0:32)
- Review A / Globe (0:32)
- Good Top 10 (0:32)
- Top 10 Review (0:32)
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum's Song" Music Video (4:02)
Special Extended DVD Preview (5:32)
Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King" (12:36)
"The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA (3:02)
DVD-ROM features:
- The official Lord of the Rings.net website
- Portal to more exclusive Lord of the Rings content -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital EX 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE SIDE A
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
* The Film - Theatrical Version part 1
DISC ONE SIDE B
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
* The Film - Theatrical Version part 2
DISC TWO
"The Two Towers: Behind the Scenes" documentary (106:16) -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc 1 is "DVD-18"-disc AKA a flipper. Comes with Slip case. Also available in the "Limited Edition" box set, which contains: "The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Two Towers", and "The Return Of The King".
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Theatrical Version
DISC TWO
"On the Set The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Starz Encore Special (14:00)
"Return to Middle-earth" WB Special (42:59)
"The Long and Short of It" short film directed by Sean Astin (7:08)
"The Making of The Long and Short of It" featurette (8:11)
"lordoftherings.net" Featurettes
- Forces of Darkness (4:37)
- Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth (4:03)
- Edoras: The Rohan Capital (4:45)
- Creatures of Middle-earth (4:39)
- Gandalf the White (2:52)
- Arms and Armor (4:45)
- The Battle of Helm's Deep (4:08)
- Bringing Gollum to Life (4:16)
Theatrical Trailers
- Teaser (1:53)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:55)
TV Spots (with Play All) (8:31)
- New Power (0:32)
- Another (0:32)
- Event (0:32)
- Dream (0:33)
- Darkness (0:32)
- Return (0:32)
- Strike (0:32)
- Countdown (0:32)
- One World Review (0:32)
- The Wait is Over (0:32)
- Review B/Golden Globes (0:32)
- Gollum (0:32)
- Supreme Review (0:32)
- Review A / Globe (0:32)
- Good Top 10 (0:32)
- Top 10 Review (0:32)
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum's Song" Music Video (4:02)
Special Extended DVD Preview (5:32)
Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King" (12:36)
"The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA (3:02)
DVD-ROM features:
- The official Lord of the Rings.net website
- Portal to more exclusive Lord of the Rings content -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital EX 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Theatrical Version
DISC TWO
"On the Set The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Starz Encore Special" Documentary (14:04)
"Return to Middle-earth: WB Special" Documentary (42:59)
"The Long and Short of It" Short Film Directed by Sean Astin (7:08)
"The Making of The Long and Short of It" Featurette (8:11)
"lordoftherings.net" Featurettes
- Forces of Darkness (4:37)
- Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth (4:03)
- Edoras: The Rohan Capital (4:45)
- Creatures of Middle-earth (4:39)
- Gandalf the White (2:52)
- Arms and Armor (4:45)
- The Battle of Helm's Deep (4:08)
- Bringing Gollum to Life (4:16)
Theatrical Trailers
- Teaser (1:53)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:55)
TV Spots
- Play All (8:31)
- New Power (0:32)
- Another (0:32)
- Event (0:32)
- Dream (0:33)
- Darkness (0:32)
- Return (0:32)
- Strike (0:32)
- Countdown (0:32)
- One World Review (0:32)
- The Wait is Over (0:32)
- Review B / Golden Globes (0:32)
- Gollum (0:32)
- Supreme Review (0:32)
- Review A / Globe (0:32)
- Good Top 10 (0:32)
- Top 10 Review (0:32)
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum's Song" Music Video (4:02)
Special Extended DVD Preview (5:32)
Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King" (12:36)
"The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA (3:02) -
Subtitles:English, German, German HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
German Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in:
- 2005 "Die Spielfilmtrilogie" with "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Return of the King". -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:27)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:43)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (1:59)
- The Dead Marshes (1:43)
- Rohan (3:01)
- Edoras (1:45)
- Ithilien (2:07)
- Fangorn Forest (1:31)
- Helm's Deep (2:12)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:06)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:13)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:28)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:20)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:27)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:26)
DVD-ROM -
Subtitles:English, German, German HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
German DTS-ES 6.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture.
-
Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:53).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:27)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:43)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (1:59)
- The Dead Marshes (1:43)
- Rohan (3:01)
- Edoras (1:45)
- Ithilien (2:07)
- Fangorn Forest (1:31)
- Helm's Deep (2:12)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:06)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:13)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:28)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:20)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:27)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:26)
DVD-ROM -
Subtitles:Dutch, English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
-
Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture.
-
Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:53).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Theatrical Version
DISC TWO
"On the Set The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Starz Encore Special" Documentary (14:04)
"Return to Middle-earth: WB Special" Documentary (42:59)
"The Long and Short of It" Short Film Directed by Sean Astin (7:08)
"The Making of The Long and Short of It" Featurette (8:11)
"lordoftherings.net" Featurettes
- Forces of Darkness (4:37)
- Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth (4:03)
- Edoras: The Rohan Capital (4:45)
- Creatures of Middle-earth (4:39)
- Gandalf the White (2:52)
- Arms and Armor (4:45)
- The Battle of Helm's Deep (4:08)
- Bringing Gollum to Life (4:16)
Theatrical Trailers
- Teaser (1:53)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:55)
TV Spots
- Play All (8:31)
- New Power (0:32)
- Another (0:32)
- Event (0:32)
- Dream (0:33)
- Darkness (0:32)
- Return (0:32)
- Strike (0:32)
- Countdown (0:32)
- One World Review (0:32)
- The Wait is Over (0:32)
- Review B / Golden Globes (0:32)
- Gollum (0:32)
- Supreme Review (0:32)
- Review A / Globe (0:32)
- Good Top 10 (0:32)
- Top 10 Review (0:32)
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum's Song" Music Video (4:02)
Special Extended DVD Preview (5:32)
Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King" (12:36)
"The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA (3:02) -
Subtitles:Dutch, English, French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
French Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Keep Case
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Special thanks to Rewind user *TIMMIE* for providing these specifications.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Theatrical Version
DISC TWO
"On the Set The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Starz Encore Special" Documentary (14:04)
"Return to Middle-earth: WB Special" Documentary (42:59)
"The Long and Short of It" Short Film Directed by Sean Astin (7:08)
"The Making of The Long and Short of It" Featurette (8:11)
"lordoftherings.net" Featurettes
- Forces of Darkness (4:37)
- Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth (4:03)
- Edoras: The Rohan Capital (4:45)
- Creatures of Middle-earth (4:39)
- Gandalf the White (2:52)
- Arms and Armor (4:45)
- The Battle of Helm's Deep (4:08)
- Bringing Gollum to Life (4:16)
Theatrical Trailers
- Teaser (1:53)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:55)
TV Spots
- Play All (8:31)
- New Power (0:32)
- Another (0:32)
- Event (0:32)
- Dream (0:33)
- Darkness (0:32)
- Return (0:32)
- Strike (0:32)
- Countdown (0:32)
- One World Review (0:32)
- The Wait is Over (0:32)
- Review B / Golden Globes (0:32)
- Gollum (0:32)
- Supreme Review (0:32)
- Review A / Globe (0:32)
- Good Top 10 (0:32)
- Top 10 Review (0:32)
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum's Song" Music Video (4:02)
Special Extended DVD Preview (5:32)
Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King" (12:36)
"The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA (3:02) -
Subtitles:English, Italian
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital EX 5.1
Italian Dolby Digital EX 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:27)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:43)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (1:59)
- The Dead Marshes (1:43)
- Rohan (3:01)
- Edoras (1:45)
- Ithilien (2:07)
- Fangorn Forest (1:31)
- Helm's Deep (2:12)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:06)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:13)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:28)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:20)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:27)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:26)
DVD-ROM -
Subtitles:English, Portuguese
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture.
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Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:53).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:27)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:43)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (1:59)
- The Dead Marshes (1:43)
- Rohan (3:01)
- Edoras (1:45)
- Ithilien (2:07)
- Fangorn Forest (1:31)
- Helm's Deep (2:12)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:06)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:13)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:28)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:20)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:27)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:26)
DVD-ROM
DISC FIVE
"Gollum" featurette (23:38) -
Subtitles:English, Portuguese
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture. The bonus disc is in its own case.
Also includes:
- Collectible 'Gollum' Polystone Statue (created by Sideshow Weta)
- Printed Companion Piece showing how Gollum evolved from Pencil Sketch to Digital Character -
Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:53).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*Theatrical cut of the film
DISC TWO
"On the Set The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Starz Encore Special" Documentary (14:04)
"Return to Middle-earth: WB Special" Documentary (42:59)
"The Long and Short of It" Short Film Directed by Sean Astin (7:08)
"The Making of The Long and Short of It" Featurette (8:11)
"lordoftherings.net" Featurettes
- Forces of Darkness (4:37)
- Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth (4:03)
- Edoras: The Rohan Capital (4:45)
- Creatures of Middle-earth (4:39)
- Gandalf the White (2:52)
- Arms and Armor (4:45)
- The Battle of Helm's Deep (4:08)
- Bringing Gollum to Life (4:16)
Theatrical Trailers
- Teaser (1:53)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:55)
TV Spots
- Play All (8:31)
- New Power (0:32)
- Another (0:32)
- Event (0:32)
- Dream (0:33)
- Darkness (0:32)
- Return (0:32)
- Strike (0:32)
- Countdown (0:32)
- One World Review (0:32)
- The Wait is Over (0:32)
- Review B / Golden Globes (0:32)
- Gollum (0:32)
- Supreme Review (0:32)
- Review A / Globe (0:32)
- Good Top 10 (0:32)
- Top 10 Review (0:32)
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum's Song" Music Video (4:02)
Special Extended DVD Preview (5:32)
Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King" (12:36)
"The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA (3:02) -
Subtitles:Danish, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital EX 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with Slip case.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:27)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:43)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95 images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth: (with Play All option) (14:19)
- Emyn Muil (1:59)
- The Dead Marshes (1:43)
- Rohan (3:01)
- Edoras (1:45)
- Ithilien (2:07)
- Fangorn Forest (1:31)
- Helm's Deep (2:12)
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:06)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:13)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204 images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:28)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27 images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4 images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:20)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:27)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:26) -
Subtitles:Danish, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish
-
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
-
Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with 10-page booklet.
Extras are in English, with optional Danish, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish, subtitles. -
Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:58).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits (0:34). -
Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
DISC TWO
"On the Set The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Starz Encore Special (14:04)
"Return to Middle-earth" WB Special (42:59)
"The Long and Short of It" short film directed by Sean Astin (7:08)
"The Making of The Long and Short of It" featurette (8:11)
“Lordoftherings.net" Featurettes (34:05)
- Forces of Darkness (4:38)
- Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth (4:03)
- Edoras: The Rohan Capital (4:45)
- Creatures of Middle-earth (4:39)
- Gandalf the White (2:52)
- Arms and Armor (4:45)
- The Battle of Helm's Deep (4:08)
- Bringing Gollum to Life (4:16)
Theatrical Trailers:
- Teaser (1:53)
- Spanish Theatrical Trailer (3:10)
TV Spots (with Play All) (8:31)
- New Power (0:32)
- Another (0:32)
- Event (0:32)
- Dream (0:33)
- Darkness (0:32)
- Return (0:32)
- Strike (0:32)
- Countdown (0:32)
- One World Review (0:32)
- The Wait is Over (0:32)
- Review B/Golden Globes (0:32)
- Gollum (0:32)
- Supreme Review (0:32)
- Review A / Globe (0:32)
- Good Top 10 (0:32)
- Top 10 Review (0:32)
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum's Song" Music Video (4:02)
Special Extended DVD Preview (5:32)
Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King" (12:36)
"The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA (in Spanish) (3:03) -
Subtitles:English, Spanish (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a 6 page booklet.
Except the music video and the Spanish trailers, extras are in English with Spanish subtitles. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director (Peter Jackson) And Writers (Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens)
Audio Commentary by The Design Team (Tania Rodger, Alan Lee, John Howe, Grant Major, and Richard Taylor)
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team (Barrie M. Osborne, Rick Porras, Mark Ordesky, Andrew Lesnie, Mike Horton, and Howard Shore)
Audio Commentary by The Cast (Elijah Wood (Frodo), Sean Astin (Sam), Dominic Monaghan (Merry), Billy Boyd (Pippin), Andy Serkis (Gollum), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), John Rhys-Davies (Gimli), Karl Urban (Éomer), Bernard Hill (Théoden), Miranda Otto (Éowyn), Christopher Lee (Saruman), Brad Dourif (Lengua de Serpiente), Craig Parker (Haldir), and David Wenham (Faramir))
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director (Peter Jackson) And Writers (Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens)
Audio Commentary by The Design Team (Tania Rodger, Alan Lee, John Howe, Grant Major, and Richard Taylor)
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team (Barrie M. Osborne, Rick Porras, Mark Ordesky, Andrew Lesnie, Mike Horton, and Howard Shore)
Audio Commentary by The Cast (Elijah Wood (Frodo), Sean Astin (Sam), Dominic Monaghan (Merry), Billy Boyd (Pippin), Andy Serkis (Gollum), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), John Rhys-Davies (Gimli), Karl Urban (Éomer), Bernard Hill (Théoden), Miranda Otto (Éowyn), Christopher Lee (Saruman), Brad Dourif (Lengua de Serpiente), Craig Parker (Haldir), and David Wenham (Faramir))
Official Fan Club of "The Lord of the Rings" [after credits] (11:02) (text)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..."
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:28)
"From Book to Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing and Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:44)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642 Images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95 Images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth: (14:19)
- Emyn Muil
- The Dead Marshes
- Rohan
- Edoras
- Ithilien
- Fangorn Forest
- Helm's Deep
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins"
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:07)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors of the Third Age" documentary (20:58)
- "Cameras in Middle-Earth" documentary (68:14)
- Production Photos (60 Images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:31)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204 Images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:32)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27 Images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4 Images)
"Editorial: Refining the Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:22)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:28)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:08)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:28) -
Subtitles:English, Spanish (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Includes a 12 page booklet.
Extras are in English with Spanish subtitles. -
Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:56).
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Theatrical Version
DISC TWO
"On the Set The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Starz Encore Special" Documentary (14:04)
"Return to Middle-earth: WB Special" documentary (42:59)
"The Long and Short of It" short film directed by Sean Astin (7:08)
"The Making of The Long and Short of It" featurette (8:11)
"lordoftherings.net" featurettes
- Forces of Darkness (4:37)
- Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth (4:03)
- Edoras: The Rohan Capital (4:45)
- Creatures of Middle-earth (4:39)
- Gandalf the White (2:52)
- Arms and Armor (4:45)
- The Battle of Helm's Deep (4:08)
- Bringing Gollum to Life (4:16)
Theatrical Trailers
- Teaser (1:53)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:55)
TV Spots (with Play All) 8:31)
- New Power (0:32)
- Another (0:32)
- Event (0:32)
- Dream (0:33)
- Darkness (0:32)
- Return (0:32)
- Strike (0:32)
- Countdown (0:32)
- One World Review (0:32)
- The Wait is Over (0:32)
- Review B / Golden Globes (0:32)
- Gollum (0:32)
- Supreme Review (0:32)
- Review A / Globe (0:32)
- Good Top 10 (0:32)
- Top 10 Review (0:32)
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum's Song" Music Video (4:02)
Special Extended DVD Preview (5:32)
Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King" (12:36)
"The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA (3:02) -
Subtitles:English
-
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:27)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:43)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (1:59)
- The Dead Marshes (1:43)
- Rohan (3:01)
- Edoras (1:45)
- Ithilien (2:07)
- Fangorn Forest (1:31)
- Helm's Deep (2:12)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:06)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:13)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:28)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:20)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:27)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:26)
DVD-ROM -
Subtitles:English
-
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
-
Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture.
Note there are no easter eggs on this release. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:27)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:43)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (1:59)
- The Dead Marshes (1:43)
- Rohan (3:01)
- Edoras (1:45)
- Ithilien (2:07)
- Fangorn Forest (1:31)
- Helm's Deep (2:12)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:06)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:13)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:28)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:20)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:27)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:26)
DVD-ROM
DISC FIVE
"Gollum" featurette (23:38) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture.
Note there are no easter eggs on this release.
Also includes:
- Collectible 'Gollum' Polystone Statue (created by Sideshow Weta)
- Printed Companion Piece showing how Gollum evolved from Pencil Sketch to Digital Character -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1 (106:30)
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2 (128:41)
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:49)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:29)
"From Book to Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing and Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:42)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:48)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:34)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:47)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:19)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (2:00)
- The Dead Marshes (1:45)
- Rohan (3:03)
- Edoras (1:47)
- Ithilien (2:08)
- Fangorn Forest (1:32)
- Helm's Deep (2:13)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:05)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors of the Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras in Middle-Earth" documentary (68:09)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:49)
---- The Flooding of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:30)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:31)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining the Story" documentary (21:57)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:19)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:26)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:27)
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Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture.
Captions that appear throughout the film are 'Player Generated' (rather than the original 'Burnt-In' captions). -
Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:53).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Theatrical Version
DISC TWO
-“On the set – The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Starz Encore Special” -featurette
-“Return to Middle-earth - WB Special” -featurette
A short film directed by actor Sean Astin: “The Long and Short of It”
The Making of "The Long and Short of it"
8 "lordoftherings.net" -featurettes (originally created for lordoftherings.net):
-"Forces of Darkness"
-"Designing the sounds of Middle-earth"
-"Edoras: The Rohan Capital"
-"Creatures of middle earth"
-"Gandalf the White"
-"Arms and Armor"
-"The Battle of Helm’s Deep"
-"Bringing Gollum to life"
Theatrical trailer
Teaser trailer
16 TV-spots
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum´s Song" music video
Special extended DVD edition preview
Behind the scenes preview of "The Return of the King"
"The Return of the King" video game preview by EA -
Subtitles:English, Korean
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital EX 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:2-disc set. The keep case comes in a special limited metal tin case packaging.
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - Theatrical Version
DISC TWO
"On the Set The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Starz Encore Special" Documentary (14:04)
"Return to Middle-earth: WB Special" documentary (42:59)
"The Long and Short of It" short film directed by Sean Astin (7:08)
"The Making of The Long and Short of It" featurette (8:11)
"lordoftherings.net" featurettes
- Forces of Darkness (4:37)
- Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth (4:03)
- Edoras: The Rohan Capital (4:45)
- Creatures of Middle-earth (4:39)
- Gandalf the White (2:52)
- Arms and Armor (4:45)
- The Battle of Helm's Deep (4:08)
- Bringing Gollum to Life (4:16)
Theatrical Trailers
- Teaser (1:53)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:55)
TV Spots (with Play All) 8:31)
- New Power (0:32)
- Another (0:32)
- Event (0:32)
- Dream (0:33)
- Darkness (0:32)
- Return (0:32)
- Strike (0:32)
- Countdown (0:32)
- One World Review (0:32)
- The Wait is Over (0:32)
- Review B / Golden Globes (0:32)
- Gollum (0:32)
- Supreme Review (0:32)
- Review A / Globe (0:32)
- Good Top 10 (0:32)
- Top 10 Review (0:32)
Emiliana Torrini "Gollum's Song" Music Video (4:02)
Special Extended DVD Preview (5:32)
Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King" (12:36)
"The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA (3:02) -
Subtitles:English and English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:27)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:43)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (1:59)
- The Dead Marshes (1:43)
- Rohan (3:01)
- Edoras (1:45)
- Ithilien (2:07)
- Fangorn Forest (1:31)
- Helm's Deep (2:12)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:06)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:13)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:28)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:20)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:27)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:26)
DVD-ROM -
Subtitles:English, Greek
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture.
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Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:53).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Extended Version part 1
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Extended Version part 2
Audio Commentary by The Director And Writers
Audio Commentary by The Design Team
Audio Commentary by The Production/ Post-Production Team
Audio Commentary by The Cast
DVD-ROM Features (including Weblinks)
DISC THREE "The Appendices Part Three - The Journey Continues..." (DVD)
Introduction (by Peter Jackson) (1:48)
"J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins Of Middle-Earth" documentary (29:27)
"From Book To Script: Finding The Story" documentary (20:57)
Designing And Building Middle-Earth:
- "Designing Middle-Earth" documentary (45:43)
- "Weta Workshop" documentary (43:46)
- Design Galleries (1642images):
---- 'The Peoples Of Middle-Earth'
---- 'The Realms Of Middle-Earth'
Gollum:
- "The Taming of Sméagol" documentary (39:33)
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference (1:45)
- Gollum's "Stand In" (3:18)
- Design Gallery: Gollum (95images)
Middle-Earth Atlas feature (Map of Middle-Earth)
New Zealand as Middle-Earth:
- Emyn Muil (1:59)
- The Dead Marshes (1:43)
- Rohan (3:01)
- Edoras (1:45)
- Ithilien (2:07)
- Fangorn Forest (1:31)
- Helm's Deep (2:12)
DVD-ROM
DISC FOUR "The Appendices Part Four - The Battle For Middle-Earth Begins" (DVD)
Introduction (by Elijah Wood) (1:06)
Filming The Two Towers:
- "Warriors Of The Third Age" documentary (20:57)
- "Cameras In Middle-Earth" documentary (68:13)
- Production Photos (60 images)
Visual Effects:
- Miniatures:
---- "Big-atures" documentary (21:51)
---- The Flooding Of Isengard Animatic:
------- 'Original Animatic' (2:30)
------- 'Split Screen Comparison' (1:31)
---- Galleries (204images)
- "Weta Digital" documentary (27:28)
- Abandoned Concepts:
---- 'Slime Balrog' (27images)
---- 'Endless Stair' (4images)
"Editorial: Refining The Story" documentary (21:59)
Music and Sound:
- "Music For Middle-Earth" documentary (25:20)
- "The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth" documentary (21:27)
- Sound Demonstration: "Helm's Deep" (1:07)
"The Battle For Helm's Deep Is Over..." featurette (9:26)
DVD-ROM
DISC FIVE
"Gollum" featurette (23:38) -
Subtitles:English, Greek
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-ES 6.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
-
Notes:Packaged in a 4-disc Digi-pack (featuring production sketches and artwork) housed in a stiff custom slipcase with leathery texture. The bonus disc is in its own case.
Also includes:
- Collectible 'Gollum' Polystone Statue (created by Sideshow Weta)
- Printed Companion Piece showing how Gollum evolved from Pencil Sketch to Digital Character -
Easter eggs:*DISC ONE: Go to the last page of the Scene Selections Menu and Select "Of Herbs And Stewed Rabbit". Press [Down] to reveal a Hidden Ring Symbol. Press [Enter], and you'll get access to the "MTV Movie Awards" Clip of Andy Serkis (and Gollum) accepting the Award for Best Virtual Performance (2:53).
*DISCS THREE and FOUR: Go to the Main Menu and press [Down] from the last choice to highlight the icon at the centre of the bottom. Press [Enter] to access the DVD Production Credits. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Theatrical Cut:
Avoid the US "Fullscreen" edition as it contains a cropped version of the film. Otherwise all 2-disc editions have the same extras. Only minor language differences.
The US Limited Edition release includes both cuts of the film with an exclusive lengthy documentary.
Extended Cut:
The US, UK, Portuguese, and Australian 5-disc Collector's Edition Gift Sets for the bonus disc documentary and English DTS-ES sound. Note the UK edition does not include the easter eggs. Avoid the German Extended Edition as it does not include the English DTS-ES track.
The US Limited Edition release includes both cuts of the film with an exclusive lengthy documentary.
DVDBeaver:
- Comparison for Theatrical Cut Germany RC2 and Extended Edition Germany RC2
- Comparison for dts Demo DVD 8 US RC0 and Entertainment in Video UK RC2
Differences between the Extended and Theatrical versions can be found at Movie-Censorship:
- Comparison Part 1
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CUTS:
- R1 Extended Edition America- New Line Home Entertainment - No cuts - Extended Version (235:11 NTSC)
- R1 Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set America- New Line Home Entertainment - No cuts - Extended Version (235:11 NTSC)
- R1 Fullscreen America- New Line Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical Cut (179:11 NTSC).
- R1 Limited Edition America- New Line Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes both Extended and Theatrical versions.
- R1 Widescreen America- New Line Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical Cut (179:11 NTSC).
- R2 Germany- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Theatrical Version (172:04 PAL).
- R2 Extended Edition Germany- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL).
- R2 Extended Edition Holland- A-Film - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL).
- R2 Two Disc Special Edition Holland- A-Film - No cuts - Theatrical Version (172:04 PAL).
- R2 Italy- Medusa Video - No cuts - Theatrical Version (172:04 PAL).
- R2 Extended Edition Portugal- LNK - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL).
- R2 Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set Portugal- LNK - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL).
- R2 Scandinavia- Svensk Filmindustri - No cuts - Theatrical Version (172:04 PAL).
- R2 Extended Edition Scandinavia- Svensk Filmindustri - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL).
- R2 Spain- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical version (172:04 PAL).
- R2 Extended Edition Spain- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- Entertainment In Video - No cuts - Theatrical Version (172:04 PAL).
- R2 Extended Edition United Kingdom- Entertainment In Video - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL).
- R2 Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set United Kingdom- Entertainment In Video - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL).
- R3 Extended Edition Hong Kong- Deltamac Co. Ltd. - No cuts - Extended Version (235:11 NTSC)
- R3 South Korea- Spectrum - No cuts - Theatrical Version (179 min NTSC).
- R4 Australia- Village Roadshow - No cuts - Theatrical Version (172:04 PAL).
- R4 Extended Edition Australia- Village Roadshow - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL).
- R4 Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set Australia- Village Roadshow - No cuts - Extended Version (225:44 PAL).
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Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 23/06/03
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 08/02/23UPDATE LOG:
23/06/03: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
31/12/13: Combined R1 LE's discs 1&2 into a single listing (they share the same specs anyway) and moved running times to the Cuts section.
25/03/17: Added US EE, US EECGS, US LE, US Full, Germany EE, Holland EE, HK, Portugal EE, Portugal EECGS, UK EECGS, UK EE, Australia EE, Australia EECGS, capsaholic, ASINs.
02/04/17: Updated German LE.
04/01/20: Updated title.
03/05/20: Added Spain.
04/05/20: Added Spain Extended.
08/02/23: Added DVDBeaver links and Scandinavia (Extended Edition).
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