Middle Earth | Behind The Scenes With Peter Jackson | Warner Bros. Entertainment

Middle Earth director #PeterJackson goes #BehindTheScenes of the remastering process for The Hobbit trilogy and The Lord of the Rings trilogy into 4k. Own the Middle Earth series on 4K Ultra HD on Blu-Ray and Digital! #MiddleEarth4K
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[@ps3wizard45]

Peter gave so much of himself to these films. What a legend.

[@NickHintonMusic]

couldn't have said that better. :)

[@scatmancrothers]

It looks it as well. He looks knackered.

[@ps3wizard45]

@@scatmancrothers I think the hobbit might have took a few years off his life. That or just rewatching all those films back to back.

[@blllklbn4055]

Shame what studio "forced" him to do with the Hobbit trylogy...

[@lukeskywalker6809]

He became George Lucas. Well, if George Lucas was a hobbit without a hair comb, that is.

[@Karanic4]

Lord of the rings is a masterpiece in any resolution. ... (2400likes thank you 🙂)

[@hieratics]

The hobbit, not at all

[@originalbadboy32]

Him .. try watching in 480p

[@robmlisanti]

truth

[@MrCheesegr8r]

144p gang wya!!

[@Karanic4]

I mean DVD , BLU-RAY and 4K BLU-RAY 😛

[@a2j544]

When Peter Jackson said The Hobbit trilogy was shot nearly 10 years ago I felt old

[@rovhalt6650]

"I'm old youtube. I know I don't look it, but I'm beginning to feel it in my heart"

[@KonohaRamenNoodles]

RLach like 240p spread over a 1440 monitor.

[@iforgot87872]

@@rovhalt6650 Like.... butter scraped over too much bread.

[@KhasAdun1990]

Oh my goodness, I remember waiting for a Lord of the Rings movie to come out every year in the early 2000's. I can't believe it's been 20 years.

[@comeondown12345]

I was 10 years old when FOTR came out :c

[@alexvlk]

“The old days” 20 years. My first date with my wife was FOTR. These films have a special place in my life.

[@Professor_Bugs]

This is one of the sweetest things i have red online :-) I`m happy for you, she was obviously a keeper.

[@ruinsane100]

Same here, Alexander. Except my first date with my wonderful husband was ROTK. And it was my 11th time seeing it in theaters. 😀

[@mightybison15]

What an amazing film to bond with someone over

[@leverman7517]

My first conversation with my wife of 45 years was about "The Hobbit" book, in 1972....I said I had the whole collection, would she like to borrow it! It took years to get it back!

[@FrostBlackbird]

But did she like the movie? Haha

[@frankbizzoco1954]

"I think I deserve a cup of tea" Yes Mr. Jackson. Yes you do.

[@kxmode]

I'm pretty certain that's what Mr. Tolkien said after he finished his books. 🙂

[@aran2457]

🌟

[@Aurora-qn2dx]

I wonder if his favourite blend Is english SECOND breakfast...

[@aran2457]

@@kxmode The Two Stars 🌟 🌟. Professor Tolkien & Sir Peter Jackson. I cannot thank them enough - the best universe/franchise forever and unbeatable.

[@twinkthatloveslotrtrilogy7676]

More than that

[@Lunar4]

Dude looks like he just left the ring to his nephew and moved to rivendell.

[@edwinzuniga1987]

🤣

[@skjaldulfr]

I wonder what we could dangle in front him to make him do the "RAGH!" thing.

[@rovhalt6650]

@@skjaldulfr Another trilogy contract. except he's gonna "ragh" away from it 😅

[@larniieplayz6285]

@@rovhalt6650 ha!

[@sasquatch2011]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ddaasscft]

10 years later Peter: I'm so happy to finally be able to make the 16k editions of these films, my journey is finally at an end.

[@rizzo-films]

LOOLL watching these movies on a 16k screen will probably be like watching a 360p video on your phone.

[@Checkmate1138]

@@rizzo-films How so (I'm not technically savvy)

[@fantasynerd3695]

Lol ahaha

[@StrangePerson69]

@@rizzo-films Not how it works but sure, buddy.

[@rizzo-films]

@@StrangePerson69 because a 16k screen would logically have to be massive to justify that high of a resolution. Blow up 4k on a gigantic screen in a living room setting, which will probably be entire walls outfitted as screens (vs a large movie theater screen that you're sitting several yards away from) and you'll start to see flaws in the image, just as you would viewing 360p footage on a larger, modern, high resolution screen. That's literally how it works.

[@normannutbar424]

I was 19 years old. Me and my dad went out for an Indian meal, and afterwards we nonchalantly decided to see what was on at the cinema. It was the Fellowship of the Ring. We knew nothing about it, but my brother was a fan of the books, so we decided to go in, and watch it. My life changed that day. I went back and watched it 11 times over the following weeks. We have since been to New Zealand 8 times, where we watched the Return of the King Premiere in Wellington, visited all of the studios and workshops in Miramar, climbed and hiked to numerous film locations. Literally life changing.

[@davordebrecin2054]

Wow, awesome!

[@senoritaaurora5123]

Could you share where you hiked?

[@johngalactus4014]

I can't believe it's almost 20 years since the first Fellowship of the Ring and 10 years since The Hobbit 😮😮😅

[@joshhunt4146]

Madness!!! Almost the same amount of time has passed since the hobbit that had past since Lord of the rings when the hobbit came out!!!

[@bigben9056]

the only time i saw full cinemas in my country lol.it was insane ,cinema was full and still people waited outside to get in

[@CODINE80]

@@bigben9056 It was the same in my country too... me and a friend managed after a lot of trouble to find seats only on the first row during the first screenings of Fellowship back in 2001 and i will never forget mine and the audiences reaction during the Balrog chase in Moria. I mean imagine seeing this in a gigantic screen in front of your face and with the basses of the cinema beating all around!!! Only one other experience i can compare to this and that was Blade Runner 2049, especially the opening

[@jameslawson5237]

I refuse to believe this!! I call fake news 😫😫😫

[@kimp7160]

@@CODINE80 I agree about the Balrog. It was intense and jaw-dropping for me. Up to that point I had been mainly a girly, rom-com/Jane Austen type of film fan so I was amazed at how much it was the monsters that really drew me into the world. (I had read the books before watching the film and had loved them so there was that appeal too)

[@YouTw1tFace]

Full circle: Peter Jackson now looks and sounds like a hobbit.

[@j.a.weishaupt1748]

Again. He already was a hobbit but then lost weight, and now he’s a big fat hobbit again

[@Starinthesky826]

@@j.a.weishaupt1748 I was going to say the same! He already was a Hobbit! LOL

[@thelordofthememes8702]

Hobbits have no beard or moustache

[@j.a.weishaupt1748]

@@thelordofthememes8702 Fine, he’s a dwarf then.

[@thelordofthememes8702]

@@j.a.weishaupt1748 yeah. Possibly.

[@TheTabletopAlliance]

Peter Jackson... What a director! Bringing us the greatest masterpiece in cinema history and still not being satisfied! A true Legend!

[@aran2457]

Perfection.

[@alexsir2094]

HE LOST HIS TALENT AND PASSION

[@aran2457]

@@alexsir2094 Silence.

[@OdileOdile19]

Alex Sir watch they shall not grow old

[@aran2457]

@@OdileOdile19 Yes, you heard the man, Alex.

[@lucas182512]

I pity the fool who inevitably tries to remake these masterpieces in 20 years

[@definitelynosebreather]

That's why they should keep remasterizing the movies to prevent a fool to remake them.

[@tomfurstyfield]

Amazon are turning doing a series based on the second age, so if that goes well I'd imagine they'll be a LOTR series

[@andiran23]

@@tomfurstyfield Nah, they already said "we're not crazy, we're not gonna try to do a newer version of some of the best films of all time". Also the Tolkien estate is RUTHLESS, they wouldn't allow that in a million years

[@deckardcain9789]

My lunch rides uneasy in my gut when I think of Scientific Social Fairness LOTR in 2035. Or was that 2025? Bucket! Now!

[@Hollyweed1]

Fool of a took!

[@thestarkknightreturns]

The best movie Trilogy ever made, adapting the greatest fantasy tale ever writen.

[@michaelmoyo336]

I agree i remember watching the Fellowship of the Ring with my brother and crying when Frodo was stabbed! Such an emotional journey for me even years later!!! RIP Tolkien.

[@MohnishDhangar]

Greatest Story Ever Told

[@bmxer_dsm]

I’m a huuuge Star Wars fan but I will always tell people LotR is just, without a doubt, the best. Although imo, i prefer the Star Wars prequels to the hobbit films. Especially Revenge of the Sith. Love the Hobbit book tho.

[@thectheb]

Thats how i felt for 4 years until i watched game of thrones now lotr is just a movie

[@thestarkknightreturns]

@@thectheb loool game of thrones is nothing compared to LOTR.

[@arianrahman5886]

My wallets telling me noooooo BUT MY BODY, MY BODY’S TELLING ME YEAHHHHH

[@hames-si1er]

Trust your body its worth it!!!

[@djSCImon]

I don't see nothing wrong! With some second breakfast time!

[@craigdavidson5613]

I prefer to wait until the big Middle Earth box set comes out next year. That way I would be getting the films, and a ton of special features both new and old. Patience is a virtue!

[@growkit]

Tell to tour wallets its christmass

[@ghostofguy]

Indeed! Ha ha

[@geej18]

If Peter Jackson was given the opportunity to produce a film or films of The Silmarillion AND was given a suitable production time, i think i could die happy.

[@jameswhitley4101]

I honestly fear that a Hollywood Silmarillion adaption wouldn't quite be able to catch Tolkien's vision (I was dissapointed by the way the fight with Sauron in The Hobbit went), but if they did it right... That'd be incredible

[@Gethsemanes]

You and me both

[@ChrisisisB]

I disagree, the Hobbit movies were just awful

[@definitelynosebreather]

​@@ChrisisisB I completely agree Hobbit movies were awful, but this isn't on Peter Jackson. If anything, he saved a failed project. Guillermo Del Toro was the original director of the Hobbit movies, but he left after the constant delays of the filming (because MGM back then was with a debt of almost US$ 4 billion dollars). Peter then took the job, but he claimed himself there was lack of time, there wasn't any space for pre-production and there was a rush to start filming ASAP (the rush and stress of the movies can be seen in the Behind The Scenes clips). In the end, Peter Jackson's name is attached to these movies, but I think its unfair to say the movies are bad because of him.

[@geej18]

@@tom-66 I guess for me, it's more wishful thinking. It's true that The Silmarillion wasn't finalised, but I would love to see the Valar and Morgoth on the big screen. Seeing The War of Wrath would truly be a spectacle.

[@jumpstart55million]

Lord of The Rings is Hands down the greatest trilogy Ever made. And Man...You can tell working on those six films took alot out of Peter Jackson. But greatness always come with sacrafices.

[@matthewweflen]

I think he's doing OK. He's worth over 400 million. The beard makes him look more bedraggled than he really is.

[@rizzo-films]

There's some truth to that, I think. Apocalypse Now basically ruined Coppola even though it was a creative bounty, and I think RotK ALMOST took down Jackson, more in the sense that he put more of himself into the trilogy than probably anything else he's made. King Kong was great too, and he was able to return to Middle Earth for the Hobbit, but I don't think you can compare what he did with the original trilogy to too many efforts made by other directors in movie history. This was before the MCU and it's highly organized structure of committees and QA teams that drove the Marvel films all the way into Endgame and beyond. Jackson was basically Feige, the Russo bros and Favreau combined into one person. Yes he had great teams and powerful producers, but it all had to filter through him, he really was in charge of everything. As director, the energy of the film is YOUR energy. If you don't have it in you, the film won't either. I can't even imagine the nerves of steel that this required. If he retired tomorrow I'd be grateful just to have this first trilogy.

[@jumpstart55million]

@@rizzo-films Agreed. What he did with the Lord Of The Rings film's was a modern Herculean effort of the highest order.

[@deckardcain9789]

Everyone involved put forth their spirit's best effort, starting with Tolkien himself. It was hard work, and a true Labor of Love. That is how a Masterpiece is born.

[@dws6x292]

@@rizzo-films Actually, Apocalpse Now was ultimately a success for Coppola even if the production was a total nightmare. It was One from the Heart that ruined Coppola but I get what you ultimately mean.

[@NerdoftheRings]

I can speak from experience - these movies in 4K is absolutely STUNNING! Highly recommended!

[@iamtheoverlordofu554]

I subbed also how did u see them in 4k

[@Divine_Chareka]

How did you get them in 4k please help

[@DarthHater100]

I bought my 4K set at Walmart, but they're available on Amazon too. It looks amazing! Especially Fellowship, bc that one was always a little rough on previous transfers. The 4K makes it nice and crisp, but the real hero of this transfer is the colors. So many subtleties to the shading... previous shots that were just a wall of green now have a whole mix of different shades. And of course the green tint has been fixed. When you start watching, immediately you're like "WOW".

[@iamtheoverlordofu554]

@@DarthHater100 sounds amazing

[@rickg8015]

Are they in Dolby Vision?

[@Archontasil]

"I should make it clear we didn't upgrade or enhance any of the shot" what he meant I'm not George Lucas

[@Ilkvomit]

There's a lot of shots in fellowship that could have benefited from an upgrade

[@rokaanalzeer]

@@Ilkvomit I’m glad they didn’t. It still has that nostalgic, early 2000s look and that’s great.

[@Ilkvomit]

@@rokaanalzeer yeah but some CG shots just stick out like a sore thumb. Especially in the mines of Moria when the goblins spring up from the ground

[@BrianWenger]

@@Ilkvomit The worst VFX shot in Fellowship is Aragorn and Frodo falling with the staircase in Moria.

[@Ilkvomit]

@@BrianWenger oh yeah that's rough as well. There's another shot when the fellowship as a whole are treking by some CG ruins in a wideshot and the ruins have the visual appeal of PlayStation 1.

[@samgraef3028]

I hope to some day be able to thank Peter Jackson in person for the impact these films made on my life. It’s because of him that I am pursuing a career in filmmaking and I’m sure he inspired countless others my age with those original three films.

[@fantasynerd3695]

He did my man! Im one of them too! These movies are inpiring a intire generation of filmmakers like us!!

[@aran2457]

Indeed!

[@sorateal12]

Me too!!!! ^_^

[@STARSTyranT]

Jesus christ. How can a simple video talking about a remastering of a movie be so emotional!? Hearing Peter say he feels he's reached the end of his journey is a hugely saddening for some reason. These movies.

[@rizzo-films]

I did think for a second what that meant for the relationship he's had to the films over the past 20 years, especially after his experience making the Hobbit trilogy which he said was very difficult and they weren't received as well as the first trilogy. Like, if there was a lot left unresolved or even unsatisfied. I'm happy he can admit to being fully satisfied now, though.

[@Inkling777]

Quote: "Hearing Peter say he feels he's reached the end of his journey is a hugely saddening for some reason."

[@Hollyweed1]

@Stella Hohenheim seppuku*

[@AlexTTzer0]

"End? No, the journey doesn't end here..."

[@dws6x292]

@@rizzo-films Well every director may have some regrets on certain films they make but overall he seems happy with all six . I haven't heard him state otherwise.

[@Dewebje]

For me, the first movies never looked outdated. But this seems wow.

[@georgial6398]

there is a LOTR meme for every occasion and the one for how the films have aged would be Gandalf looking at Bilbo and saying, "You haven't aged a day..." in confusion. The Hobbit movies bc of the CGI already look bad and dated (they did immediately) but the LOTR trilogy looks brand new and will forever. Nothing in them at all to ever age them.

[@KingBobXVI]

The originals never looked outdated, but that shot of Mt. Doom in this interview was _so crisp_

[@ThatGuy-eu2vt]

idk man, have you seen the cave troll or when Legolas kills the oliphont.

[@pCeLobster]

You could watch LOTR on VHS and it's still gona be the best thing ever.

[@georgial6398]

@@ThatGuy-eu2vt The handful of dodgy fx shots in LOTR don't look outdated, they were bad at the time. And bad CGI still exists. It will always exist. LOTR is as I said - a movie that will not age. Hasn't aged yet and isn't going to.

[@lucawario2735]

Imagine Peter meeting Tolkien. Two masters of a different art and of the same world. That would be such an interesting conversation..

[@Will.Flavell]

There’s always two an Author and a Director

[@vagabondvlad]

I think, Tolkien could say in such case that Jackson is an idiot who ruined all his ideas 😂😂😂😂😂. Same way as Christopher criticized LoTR adaptations 🙄

[@juliaj7939]

@@vagabondvlad I don't think he would hate the movies. He would appreciate the adaption of his books that spread his story all all around the world. There would have been some things he definitely wouldn't like but he would not hate them.

[@dws6x292]

@@vagabondvlad yeah people tend to forget that Christopher Tolkien pretty much hated what was done in LOTR and I don't think JRR Tolkien would have taken kindly to them. I don't think Tolkien thought too much of cinema.

[@OdileOdile19]

I think Jackson’s grandfather knew Tolkien cause they were in the battle of the Somme in WWI

[@DemianX6x6x6X]

in all my lifetime, The Lord of The Rings trilogy will most likely forever be the ultimate masterpiece of cinematography

[@aran2457]

Forever.

[@tffti7058]

The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass... And then you see it.

[@KingBobXVI]

White shores, and beyond them a far green country with a swift sunrise. I was re-watching parts of the movie and reading the books recently, and I hadn't realized that this line from Gandalf is from the last page of the Return of the King, describing what Frodo sees as he sails to the west from the Grey Havens.

[@Double0Inside]

And then you see it. See what? The Lord of the Rings Trilogy... in 4K HDR

[@larniieplayz6285]

Nice guys!

[@KalonOrdona2]

4K... and beyond....

[@George-um2vc]

Pippin - “what, Gandalf? See what? Gandalf - “Third Breakfast”

[@imagoloop4819]

20 years later, still the best trilogy of all time!

[@lydiaruby89]

I was 12 years old when my family and I went to the see FOTR. As a kid, I was blown away. And instantly went home to read the books. My little horse Penny and I would gallop our field pretending to be Nazgul in search of the ring. Or Eowyn. LOL My mom died just before the first Hobbit movie came out and to those without her was sad. In fact, when Bilbo puts the ring in his pocket and welcomes Gandalf in his home in BOT5A, I just started bawling right there in the theatre. I have so many emotions to these movies. Thank you Peter for taking the time to fix them up! You did an amazing job!

[@PADARM]

R.I.P to your Mom. I was 18 yo and my life also changed after LOTR

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

Great that Peter Jackson actually sat and watched them remastered his movies and I hope that they are released in cinemas again next year for the 20th anniversary release

[@georgial6398]

There won't be any theaters by the 20th anniversary.

[@philipmalaby8172]

I’m afraid cinemas are dead for the most part. Streaming wounded them and COVID delivered the final blow.

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

@@philipmalaby8172 sad to see an end of an era of modern cinema

[@georgial6398]

@@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697 ? That's not 'an era of modern cinema', it's cinema. Movie theaters have been where movies are watched, by crowds, forever. They've been a central part of Western popular culture since they were invented. They were around well before TV. Movies are literally made, designed, to be viewed in theaters, by audiences. Modern cinema ends w the end of theaters.

[@haukionkannel]

I would go to cinema to watch these!

[@SublimeTrickaz]

WB, next time you make an ad about your new 4K product. Please upload the video in 4K.

[@TheChromaKid]

there's trailer's for each film in 4k if you wanna check them out

[@SublimeTrickaz]

@@TheChromaKid lol yeah they released them 24h after my comment. They're afraid of me, that's the only possible explanation.

[@TheChromaKid]

@@SublimeTrickaz That's definitely it lol!

[@xGaLoSx]

Knowing that Pete oversaw this makes me trust it so much more!

[@spartymatt9627]

Uhmm.... The hobbit trilogy didn't do anything to dissuade you?

[@xGaLoSx]

@@spartymatt9627 that was thrown on Peters lap last minute when Del Toro pulled out late in development. He did the best he could given the circumstances.

[@borismuller86]

Well except it was his decision to give the Blu-Ray Fellowship that weird green colour wash...

[@zachsrhine]

Got mine yesterday and watched Fellowship. Looks amazing! The green color wash is gone

[@SpookyBoi37]

@@xGaLoSx this, I wish more people understood this.

[@jean-denismaltais5390]

Thank you Peter Jackson for two wonderful trilogies that will be in people's mind forever. A true masterpiece.

[@tontsar91]

The 4K version looks absolutely stunning. Peter Jackson has given so much to the world.

[@powerofberzerker9487]

I've been just rewatching LOTR and The Hobbit two days ago. Can't wait to rewatch them in 4K!

[@alzoha1267]

What? In English or hindi Plz tell me full information in English words if you are non indian Because i'm indian so i don't heard English from a U.S.A guy but i understand English in words and subtitles are not available Plz tell me full info of this video Plz I'm big biggest big...... Fan of LOTR and hobbit series plz😭😭

[@KingBobXVI]

@@alzoha1267 - they're releasing a new edition of the movie in 4K resolution "ultra-HD" with HDR. Many old films that get re-released into 4k are digitally up-scaled from the original release, which doesn't actually add all that much detail. For Lord of the Rings, they've taken the original film it was shot on and re-scanned the entire movie with a new 4k film scanner so they could re-create the film with truly improved detail in the picture. But when they saw the higher-detail film next to the original computer graphics, the CGI looked very dated, because computers simply weren't as powerful back then. Because they don't want that to take away from the film (think high-fidelity human characters fighting the Balrog, but it looks like it's from an old video game), they've re-done some of the special effects to bring it to a modern standard and keep a cohesive look throughout the films. They're also updating the sound with modern equipment so it will work better with modern sound systems. They've also given this treatment to the deleted scenes in the extended edition as well. I'm very excited to watch the new version and see all the small details that were easy to miss before!

[@alzoha1267]

@@KingBobXVI many many thanks bro But how much price of whole series of LORT Why they not released new series like LORT and Hobbit

[@Bauglir100]

In chronological order, hopefully.

[@FrankieBoi3000]

4:29 woah cant just be dropping me into that scene too many feels. Now gonna have to go watch it all again

[@trifix]

i felt EXACTLY the same!

[@mmeloy90]

Just in time for the simalirian trilogy! /s

[@DrIJM431]

Every time I hear the Shire theme it transports me back to my childhood. Always gets me grinning, but makes me so aware of the time that's passed. Major nostalgia. Cant wait to one day sit down with kids of my own, and see how they react to experiencing Fellowship for the first time.

[@PotatoesRnice]

they'll probably get distracted by their VR tiktok

[@danielh2515]

Lord Of The Rings Trilogy = Best Films Ever Made. It was a pleasure to watch the originals in the early 2000's

[@mmwedeking]

2018: Brings color to WWI 2020: Remasters the color of the Middle Earth series

[@Tom_McMurtry]

They shall not grow old

[@samw2670]

Isnt the actual colour just what they think it was.

[@mmwedeking]

@@samw2670 they wanted to make it as accurate as possible, so I don't think they intended to be 100% correct with the colours

[@tomboz777]

@@mmwedeking they used actual surviving clothing, objects etc. So it wasn’t just done frivolously.

[@urbanexcursion]

The feelings of wonder and amazement while watching FOTR as a 13 year old was probably what other 13 year old's felt when they saw Star Wars in 1977. Thank you Peter Jackson and crew. It's been 20 years, but I still cherish those memories.

[@bighands69]

Both LOTR and Star Wars are not on 4K HDR for the home.

[@barrymccaulkiner7092]

_All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you._ Peter Jackson gave us the greatest film trilogy in all of human history.

[@hamhamfo]

Thank you, Peter Jackson, from the bottom of my heart. Your masterpiece makes me feel there is something in life that's worth living for.

[@hindsightpov4218]

Peter looks really tired. The poor guy needs an extended vacation. The fans will understand his temporary absence. I want to see him jolly again.

[@Cat_bat_C1228]

I think he needs to go back to NZ after living there can you imagine cities in america being your residence for over a decade. I would love to live in NZ. It's like piece of the wilderness and the shire jammed together in one epic location NZ is my dream home 🏡

[@speedomars3869]

Jackson did not just direct, he also wrote and produced. A monumental lifelong job well done.

[@itsaashish]

He does admit there are inconsistencies, especially in the narrative structure of The Hobbit and the VFX of Lord of the Rings. But the fact that he is giving so much of himself to rectify them is commendable.

[@Path_Out]

I think he only meant inconsistencies as for the overall looks, color grading and sharpness of the films, which was the main point of the video.

[@bighands69]

The home movie experience has been upgrade due to the fact it is digital. The original movies were shown in 35mm projectors at cinemas which you cannot see unless you are at a cinema with the right projectors.

[@ladyearin]

I'll always remember the first time I've ever seen the return of the king in cinemas. I was so overwhelmed by the amazingness and emotion that I cried for a whole 45 minute. Without any shame. There's just so much heart in these movies. Love you Peter, we are all grew up with you, we are Forever grateful

[@LuizEnger]

YES they are doing it for the extended versions as well!!

[@addisondebter9468]

Is there any other way? Lol

[@JohnSmith-jh6ey]

The sets include both editions of each film I believe

[@Swarm509]

@@JohnSmith-jh6ey You are correct, he updated both the theatrical and extended editions and they are both included (For LOTR anyways).

[@JohnSmith-jh6ey]

@@Swarm509 for all 6 films

[@BennU2]

@@JohnSmith-jh6ey Thanks, I was wondering about what editions were updated.

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

No book has ever been written and no movie series has ever been filmed, as great as Tolkien's Middle Earth stories. Believe that💘.

[@robochitti]

the legend himself... we are all LOTR fans...

[@jonsnow1342]

Me too! And it has a proper ending

[@spencyn2641]

Peter Jackson, what an incredible and determined figure. Brought all sorts of folk together to make the most wonderful journey depicted on film. I love both LOTR and Hobbit trilogies, they are very dear to me, and to see the man who helmed the creation of these movies still working on them today warms my heart.

[@lukeskywalker6809]

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a masterpiece even on bad VHS with mono sound. What matters is the Story. And Peter Jackson’s trilogy is the greatest story ever told.

[@____chris]

These weren't just the old days these were the best days. Thank you to everyone who worked on such fantastic films

[@DreamBelief]

Peter went above and beyond what most others do, and these amazing movies stand as testament to that. Thank you so much Peter, and all involved, for these works of art

[@soyhenrysilva1012]

They need to release these movies in theaters around the world, I need to watch them on the big screen.

[@pCeLobster]

Anyone else almost get tears in their eyes just from these little clips?

[@vesnalukic9898]

Even Peter looked emotional while doing this.

[@twinkthatloveslotrtrilogy7676]

Yes

[@worstenbroodje2763]

Thank you Peter Jackson!

[@palemoonlight96]

These movies (and of course Tolkien's books) will forever be one of humanity's greatest creations

[@LookingTheBest]

The fact that Pete said he could release an even more extended cut of the films is mind blowing. Someday he better do it. The fans are waiting.

[@BitestheStuff]

Much love and respect for Peter Jackson. Great visionary who will go down as one of the all time great directors in film history.

[@flat4-]

Thank you Peter and the whole crew for giving the greatest movie series ever made. Everything in these movies is correct, the story, music, effects, mass scenes, stunts, actors and lightning. It is just 101 !

[@kitty6720]

I will forever be grateful to Peter Jackson for creating these masterpieces. Especially The Lord Of The Rings. I hope to see 4K version one day. But even if I don't, I will be more than happy with the original versions, which are just as relevant as they ever were.

[@erickarreman6119]

My brother Fred & myself translated the LOTR Trilogy in 2001/2002/2003 for Holland & Belgium; we did all the DVD's as well...Fred passed away in December 2021...life is short and we're getting old(er) reallt fast...but the memories with LOTR are eternal...

[@evanmurray3974]

LOTR trilogy was lightning in a bottle!

[@georgial6398]

Yes. A miracle. Everyone involved doing career best work individually at the same exact time, plus coming together as a team in a perfect way. A work of incredible love, effort and studio bravery.

[@dws6x292]

This is correct. Which is why I think that no matter how the Hobbit was adapted it would never be on the level of LOTR. LOTR came at the right time under the right circumstances. Even if the final product is flawed, I love the Hobbit trilogy.

[@georgial6398]

@@dws6x292 I don't hate The Hobbit movies - except when people try to group them w LOTR. If you take them on their own there is a lot to lik, even if they aren't great. It's when people try to act like they're part of a giant story w LOTR that you are forced to say, "Eh..."

[@Bauglir100]

@@georgial6398 Why should it be wrong to group them together? They really do make one big story, with a humble beginning and a powerful ending. An Unexpected Journey: "I'm going on an adventure!" Return of the King: "I think I'm quite ready for another adventure." Are The Hobbit movies as epic or grand in scale as The Lord of the Rings, or as well-written? No. Do they have to be? No. It's totally fine if The Hobbit doesn't have all the same tone, scope, or deep messages that LOTR had. It actually makes it an easier place to start for newcomers. I actually showed The Hobbit to my grandma before I showed her LOTR and she ended up loving all six movies, and she's normally not into that kind of stuff. She even told me that she might not have enjoyed them the same way if she started with LOTR first, with all the scary and intense stuff that happens in them.

[@georgial6398]

@@Bauglir100 It's wrong bc they don't fit together. They vary in quality, tone and style to the same degree the Star Wars OT and prequels vary in quality, tone and style - and those two trilogies also don't fit together. If people love The Hobbit, fine, more power to them. If people love the prequels, fine, more power to them. But honesty is honesty.

[@spacekitt.n]

peter jackson is one of the best living directors--the behind the scenes documentary that he does is invaluable for budding filmmakers and we should all feel indebted to him for making all of that available. the 'extra content' from lord of the rings is so insanely interesting and entertaining and informative. i truly truly love this man--the amount of work done to make these movies and take us to another world is just astounding. thank you peter!

[@davidgiles9751]

Posted Dec 2021; I bought a Sony A80J (4K) OLED 65" for an early black Friday sale (replaced my aging 50" 1080P Panasonic Plasma). Bought the Lord of the Rings extended edition plus theatrical release set on 4K UHD through Amazon. I finished watching the extended edition trilogy last night. I can honestly say that it was like watching them for the first time again. They are outstanding films, and the 4K UHD versions are simply stunning. The difference between watching them in 4K UHD on a new and larger OLED vs. watching them on my old Plasma in "regular" Blu-ray is like night and day.

[@mrmoondragon6746]

Peter deserves the longest break ever

[@JJsiN84]

Thank you Peter for bringing us this miracle to experience once in a lifetime. It will be the moment, The feeling, and the time I spent with my friends I’ll never forget.

[@Alelogin]

I watched the trilogy dozens of times and to see it in a new light will be the most welcome experience. And Peter, you are immortal man.

[@tylerjarvie51]

I love lord of the rings 😍 I can’t get enough of it . Best movie franchise ever 💯💯👑

[@ericlandriault5748]

Thank you Peter for this amazing journey.

[@pageandpetals]

this is cool and all but how do i get the poster in the background behind pete??? love that art style

[@MassimoDagostin]

Google "art deco lord of the rings poster". It looks like it's that kind of style to me.

[@samuelleask1132]

I know, it looks phenomenal

[@cedricmaclobster2324]

If only they had used this one for the box cover...

[@broadstrokespro]

This makes me want to pull the trigger on a 4K blu ray player :D

[@DerisedEgami]

...and a TV.

[@danielbaggins7341]

just buy ps5;p

[@DerisedEgami]

@@danielbaggins7341 - Xbox man. Spare me the console battle. ;)

[@danielbaggins7341]

@@DerisedEgami Don't worry. I'm not a console warrior;) If You have XSX, One X or One S, You dont need UHD player, because these consoles have one built in.

[@DerisedEgami]

@@danielbaggins7341 - I figured, but without the TV, I never saw the value in investigating it. Thanks, bud.

[@grahamwalters7919]

I first read The Hobbit when I was about ten, and LOTR when I was a little older. The great thing about all six books is that Peter Jackson created Middle Earth, just how I and expect millions of other Tolkien fans had imagined it, to accomplish that was a feat in itself

[@kamalindsey]

I just rewatched LOTR in 4k, WOW! Great work by Peter Jackson once again. Like watching them for the first time!

[@Cinemallennials]

Just bought a 4K projector to watch this

[@InventorHQ]

Oh, you *do deserve* that cuppa tea, PJ. Definitely rewatching this holiday season

[@mazharulhaq517]

I've watched lotr like 7 times and I don't think I will ever get tired of watching this masterpiece.

[@ogbee9690]

i love peter. what a sweet and passionate guy and INCREDIBLE director

[@sarahreiter5272]

The lotr is even after 20 yrs still the best triology 😩❤️

[@whitewalker9862]

Thank you Peter Jackson, for bringing us more than 20 hours of live action Middle Earth.

[@aneeshmenon5885]

"I think the movies are still relevant today as it ever was" Are you kidding? These movies are immortal. They will be forever cherished. Thank you Peter Jackson.

[@juanidominguez4452]

All heil Peter the Jackson... A true legend of the days of old, my days, and the days to come, thank you for all.

[@geoffreybassett6741]

Picked it up today, absolutely beautiful transfer! The films have never looked better.

[@Styrophoamicus]

Does anyone else feel old everytime PJ says "in the old days"

[@geoffreyallen9314]

I can confirm, LOTR in 4K looks and sounds amazing

[@mesdetails2847]

I am so excited to get the 4K set tomorrow. The movies were unbelievable back 20 years ago and will be even more unbelievable now in a modern look and sound.

[@badassgregory]

It's breaking my heart to see Peter Jackson get so old.

[@jimcameron1234]

+ fat again

[@jadenepia5960]

@@jimcameron1234 lets see you in 20 years

[@roddo1955]

He regained the weight and he turned grey, is all

[@aimeebrooks948]

@@jimcameron1234 He regained the weight after he had surgery.

[@rizzo-films]

He was always kinda sloppy, and started graying not long after RotK and King Kong. He's on-brand and I'm ok with that!

[@rg2cents157]

I... Have... Thoroughly... Enjoyed them... Mr Jackson!

[@joshireland5835]

Thank you for setting out on your own journey so long ago to make a series of films that does Tolkien's vision justice. So much of your life to make something so profound. And you're right, they will always be relevant. Thank you Sir Jackson.

[@Kaos1989]

Peter Jackson, we did not change the visual affects, you mean you did not do a George Lucas? Next I would like to see your Kong movie get a 4k release because that movie looked amazing.

[@stopmotionfrance4938]

It is available on 4K, but Jackson didn't do a proper remaster the same way as he did with LotR and The Hobbit, unfortunately. Universal would have to pay for it, and I don't think they're ready for this.

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

@@stopmotionfrance4938 Warner Bros. Did these movies...

[@PhantomAtomFilms]

@@soybasedjeremy3653 Universal did King Kong which is what they’re referring to. Universal is notoriously cheap with their catalog home media, they don’t like to spend money to remaster their classics.

[@Nixrin1]

Actually Peter did mention upon after watching his Kong movie on tv one day he realise he need to make a director's cut version to reduce the length of the movie and other issues.

[@dws6x292]

@@Nixrin1 The theatrical version of that film is just about perfect. The extended cut (while truer to the original film in many ways) was just too long. And this is coming from someone who loves Jackson's King Kong

[@brucecrawford4948]

This is why I bought The Hobbit/The Lord of the Rings trilogies on 4K today. I’m forever grateful for Peter Jackson & the Warner Bros. Studios for updating the picture quality of the films.

[@Adumb_]

I must say I can't help but feel there's a certain charm that's lost by "upgrading" the old films into 4K. That sort of soft blurry haze is pretty iconic and in my mind always helped convey a higher sense of immersion into the fantasy world, apposed to the harsh sharpness of the Hobbit and modern films.

[@walkergibbs6984]

That’s less about the resolution of the different formats and more about how they remastered it. The blu ray version of the movies better retains the filmic look of trilogy but when they did this 4k version they got rid of film noise and other things to try and make it look like it was shot digitally which to most people just looks worse. A 4K transfer of a movie shot on film doesn’t have to look worse and a lot don’t, Peter Jackson just doesn’t realize what makes the original trilogy better than the Hobbit.

[@kitadam1923]

*ART, HARDWORK, DETERMINATION AND EMOTION went into this.* (enough to make a grown fan man cry)

[@mohammedbendriss405]

Peter Jackson you are a true legend, Thanks Warner for making it happen.

[@joshuadawes7032]

I literally can't contain my excitement. I've had the preorder up since the day of the announcement. I keep checking my mail, hoping, wishing, dreaming of getting my discs. I'm so stoked. My favorite movies are back, and I get to watch them with equipment that is even half worthy of their majesty. I'm 32 but feel like a kid on Christmas.

[@richardskelding4528]

I finished the LOTR trilogy tonight, absolute perfection. Both picture and sound are utterly incredible, 10/10!

[@themastrelmatadordelmar544]

Personally Can't wait to see the Erebor scenes, I suspect it's gonna be much greener, like Dol Guldur has a more rust details etc

[@alphacat7353]

Peter, thank you for the absolute mastery you have created. I first watched the Fellowship of the Ring when I was 7 years old. The entire franchise has been a huge part of my life ever since. LOTR inspires me, gives me courage and imagination. Thank you, for everything.

[@Benschy]

His Films were the reason for so many People to start a carrier in the Film industry. Thank you Peter!!!

[@MuscleAL]

Thank you for the wonderful masterpiece, Mr. Jackson!🙏

[@lilclan8513]

Og Lord of the rings: 10/10 4K lord of the rings 20/10

[@maximorulli5620]

RIP Sir Christopher Lee, what a legend

[@iamgladiator]

Thanks for these films Peter and all involved. Of course Peter always with his cup of tea. Lol

[@iforgot87872]

I wish they would keep making LOTR games like they do with Star Wars. There is so much they can do, like a ringwraith game where you play as Frodo and have to hide and travel from the SHire to Rivendell would be amazing. I hope this and the Amazon series keeps LOTR relevant.

[@Nick-cy2tn]

Shadow of war is awesome

[@iforgot87872]

Nick true I didn’t mention those, I played shadow of Mordor I thought it was fine, but I guess I’m saying I want more variety since these games focus so much on Mordor and one guy vs everyone swordplay, etc. An immersive battle game would be cool too.

[@bighands69]

@@iforgot87872 They could make any game they want to in middle earth and it does not need to be LOTR.

[@iforgot87872]

bighand69 middle earth is what I meant But some could be related to lotr