The Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions 4K Bundle @ iTunes £14.99

Sledgehammer202110/12/2021 11:24

How do the effects hold up? Remember seeing the extended editions on blu …How do the effects hold up? Remember seeing the extended editions on blu ray and the underwater scene where the ring is first discovered looked terrible!Read lessRead more

There are some really good comparisons on YouTube that compare the extended editions on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K

It might not sure of the exact seen you mean, but it shows the differences between the versions. The 4K is obviously crisper but the colours don’t look as authentic to me in terms of the style of the films (hard to explain but they should be softer, like paint)

YOU SHALL NOT PASS on this deal.

Sorry.

These play in 4k DV on the Apple TV app on LG OLED TVs, in case anyone was wondering

Metalex10/12/2021 11:37

No, because you can only access 4K content via the Apple TV box or the …No, because you can only access 4K content via the Apple TV box or the Apple TV app on some smart TVs.Read lessRead more

Or via the app on consoles (Xbox and PS)

KnightOfFaith10/12/2021 08:54

This states HD and not 4K?

It’s 4K. It says on the individual titles.












Bottom left corner (edited)

AuldHairyBaws10/12/2021 08:05

YOU SHALL NOT PASS on this deal. Sorry.

I’ve seen a few posts for this set but

IT STILL ONLY COUNTS AS ONE (deal)

Not sorry

Ryanlewk10/12/2021 09:55

If you cast it to a TV will it play in 4K?

No, because you can only access 4K content via the Apple TV box or the Apple TV app on some smart TVs.

Mr.Nutts10/12/2021 11:45

I believe Xbox supports DV and I THINK HDR. Not sure about PS. The Xbox …I believe Xbox supports DV and I THINK HDR. Not sure about PS. The Xbox app has crashed a couple of times for us. It relaunched immediately after so it’s only a few seconds each time but it needs fixing. I can’t be extending the extended Lord of the Rings films any further!!!!! Read lessRead more

Xbox does support DV hdr and Atmos.

Hmm…Extended vs theatrical at £12.99. I wouldn’t mind seeing the extended once but can’t see myself sitting though repeat viewings. Kind of with they’d do a version where the theatricals were included as an extra.

The link doesn’t work try this one:
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just watched the whole trilogy for the 1st time recently, EE and was really impressed. the long story telling was fantastic.

Looks great in Dolby vision

Mr.Nutts10/12/2021 09:01

It’s 4K. It says on the individual titles. [Image] [Image] [Image] Bottom l …It’s 4K. It says on the individual titles. [Image] [Image] [Image] Bottom left corner Read lessRead more

Ah yes thanks for clarifying the bundle shows HD for some reason but when purchased the titles appear individually as 4K. Great Price

KnightOfFaith10/12/2021 09:19

Ah yes thanks for clarifying the bundle shows HD for some reason but …Ah yes thanks for clarifying the bundle shows HD for some reason but when purchased the titles appear individually as 4K. Great Price Read lessRead more

Yeah I noticed that too, almost didn’t check but glad I did. Bargain for £15

Mr.Nutts10/12/2021 06:44

The link doesn’t work try this one: h …The link doesn’t work try this one: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/movie-collection/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-editions-bundle/id1537502630Read lessRead more

That's the same link I used.

Both work fine on a Windows browser, but on iPhone both take me to Apple Music, then says "Item not available".

I'm sure it's an HDUK issue, because if I copy and paste the iTunes link directly into my iPhone Safari browser, it correctly takes me to the title in the iTunes app. (edited)

Mr.Nutts10/12/2021 11:35

There are some really good comparisons on YouTube that compare the …There are some really good comparisons on YouTube that compare the extended editions on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K It might not sure of the exact seen you mean, but it shows the differences between the versions. The 4K is obviously crisper but the colours don’t look as authentic to me in terms of the style of the films (hard to explain but they should be softer, like paint)Read lessRead more

Thanks, will take a look.

Mr.Nutts10/12/2021 11:39

Or via the app on consoles (Xbox and PS)

Forgot about those! Do both support DV/HDR?

I have a PS5, but never actually tried the app, as I have an Apple TV. I know the console doesn’t support DV gaming, but not sure about apps or the 4K disc player.

Metalex10/12/2021 11:43

Forgot about those! Do both support DV/HDR?I have a PS5, but never …Forgot about those! Do both support DV/HDR?I have a PS5, but never actually tried the app, as I have an Apple TV. I know the console doesn’t support DV gaming, but not sure about apps or the 4K disc player.Read lessRead more

I believe Xbox supports DV and I THINK HDR. Not sure about PS.

The Xbox app has crashed a couple of times for us. It relaunched immediately after so it’s only a few seconds each time but it needs fixing. I can’t be extending the extended Lord of the Rings films any further!!!!!

Metalex10/12/2021 12:01

That’s what it's supposed to be for, yes, but I see the full link on your p …That’s what it's supposed to be for, yes, but I see the full link on your post, so the abbreviation * is pointless.[Image]Read lessRead more

Ah well! Who knows!?

GrahamStoneman10/12/2021 13:11

The PS5 doesn't support DV full stop (either games or media apps like …The PS5 doesn't support DV full stop (either games or media apps like Apple TV). A shame, because I was hoping to ditch the ATV box now I've got a PS5.Read lessRead more

Even if the PS5 did support DV, I would keep your ATV. By all accounts the PS5 is a poor media player, with high power consumption, no framerate matching and poor dynamic range matching.

I've never tested any streaming apps on my PS5, but I don't really intend to, as the ATV does everything so well.

Mr.Nutts10/12/2021 14:08

You looked at Microsoft yourself, why not go nuts and look at Apple …You looked at Microsoft yourself, why not go nuts and look at Apple yourself too? [Image]Read lessRead more

Cheers, i did take a look by i cannot find what your screenshot shows

galdean10/12/2021 13:52

Do these come with bonus content or just the films? Looking on MS store …Do these come with bonus content or just the films? Looking on MS store they include bonus content.Read lessRead more

Yes, though iTunes Extras are not accessible on all devices.

Good price. Unsure as to buy these or get the 4k discs? Anyone advise? Is it just the audio that's the massive difference?

jcmb8510/12/2021 15:19

My broadband is fast but I'm just wondering about the difference in …My broadband is fast but I'm just wondering about the difference in bitrate and now much it affects the visual quality when streaming in comparison to the discs.Read lessRead more

I AM NOT AN EXPERT AND MIGHT BE TALKING RUBBISH. Having said that, in my experience - You're going to get different answers from different people, it's a fairly subjective thing as far as experience goes. 4K streaming usually tops out at about 25Mbps for Apple I believe, whereas the disks usually sit between 50-100.

How much that affects you personally will vary from person to person, but personally I notice artifacts in low light scenes when streaming. Personally my general rule is to get the disk for films I really care about, but streaming is definitely good enough that it still looks amazing in 4K. Price is usually a factor too. £50 for the disks here or £15 for streaming....the qualtiy isn't that much better to justify the difference IMO, but I'm not a huge LOTR fan.

Although the bit-rate on disc is at least twice that of even the best streaming - like Itunes movies - it doesnt mean the PQ is twice as good. At sofa distance on a normal sized TV the differences in PQ do not justify the cost difference when building a 4K collection except for maybe a handful of favourite films

Alos in this case the PQ for these remasters was a little disappointing so I'd go digital - and Itunes have extras on an ATV 4K box

But the lossless audio on disc is noticeably better than streaming if you have a surround system (the DD+ bit-rate is closer to DVD level and is certainly not "transparent") but again its not worth the extra money

kev_the_great10/12/2021 10:08

These play in 4k DV on the Apple TV app on LG OLED TVs, in case anyone was …These play in 4k DV on the Apple TV app on LG OLED TVs, in case anyone was wonderingRead lessRead more

Do they play with Atmos?

Just looked. £16.99 for this and the Hobbit extended edition each on Google play store. May go for that, as I can use my rewards app credit I've racked up! Cheers op! (edited)

BargainHunterUK110/12/2021 21:33

I was thinking the same….. watch exteneded out of curiosity, but then have …I was thinking the same….. watch exteneded out of curiosity, but then have ability to just watch the released versionsRead lessRead more

Further complication is that only the extended editions come with the iTunes Extras content, which is quite hefty for these movies.

norealplan11/12/2021 06:46

I just quickly started Fellowship. On my LG OLED, with the Apple TV app, …I just quickly started Fellowship. On my LG OLED, with the Apple TV app, it says Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos when the the film starts.Read lessRead more

What’s it like? I have a CX and contemplating getting this so be interesting to hear your thoughts

Metalex11/12/2021 10:37

Well this Series X review suggests it suffers the same problems (I assume …Well this Series X review suggests it suffers the same problems (I assume it would apply to the Series S too). The review is a year old, so I don’t know if matters have improved.https://www.flatpanelshd.com/review.php?subaction=showfull&id=1606978946The other issue is that it also upconverts everything to Atmos, unless you take the step to manually switch it off.Consoles have always been a compromise as far as being media players goes.Read lessRead more

Not surprised to hear that tbh. Yeah as you say, consoles aren't really designed to be the best media players, the apps are just extras to beef up the value proposition. Thanks for explaining.

Bought the 6 film set for 29.99 on iTunes. Wanted to et on Google but I too haven’t been impressed with YouTube playing 4k.

I’m happy to see the appendices are included. I’m assuming these haven’t had 4k treatment but do seem to be HD.

My Lg nano cell plays these in 4k Dolby vision.

Harry Potter on my YouTube app in 4k was stuttering like mad. I had to play that via chrome cast ultra. Also the HP box set didn’t seem worth the upgrade at all so I had that refunded.

I’m very happy with my LOTR purchase. (edited)

Hot. Just stumbled across this when I saw the Middle Earth collection for £29.99

This states HD and not 4K?

The hobbit trilogy is also reduced. Just picked that up.

If you cast it to a TV will it play in 4K?

How do the effects hold up? Remember seeing the extended editions on blu ray and the underwater scene where the ring is first discovered looked terrible!

Metalex10/12/2021 11:27

That's the same link I used.Both work fine on a Windows browser, but on …That's the same link I used.Both work fine on a Windows browser, but on iPhone both take me to Apple Music, then says "Item not available".I'm sure it's an HDUK issue, because if I copy and paste the iTunes link directly into my iPhone Safari browser, it correctly takes me to the title in the iTunes app.Read lessRead more

Weird because my link works for me in the comments but the Get Deal doesn’t

AuldHairyBaws10/12/2021 08:05

YOU SHALL NOT PASS on this deal. Sorry.

Badum Tissssshhh, thank you very much! …. (edited)

Mr.Nutts10/12/2021 11:37

Weird because my link works for me in the comments but the Get Deal doesn’t

On the HDUK app, your link appears in full, but with an asterisk at the end. When I click the link, it must be taking the * into account, tripping the whole thing up.

Metalex10/12/2021 11:48

On the HDUK app, your link appears in full, but with an asterisk at the …On the HDUK app, your link appears in full, but with an asterisk at the end. When I click the link, it must be taking the * into account, tripping the whole thing up.Read lessRead more

I think the asterisk is just an abbreviation and hides the complete link. It shows in Full for me but I’ve seen what you’re talking about before