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©2011
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5 videodiscs (263 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Film itself is on Blu-Ray discs; supplemental material is on DVD
Volume 1: Discs 1-2 [Blu-ray]. Part 1 and Part 2 extended edition of the film. Volume 2: Disc 3 [DVD]. The appendices, part 5: The war of the ring -- Disc 4 [DVD]. The appendices, part 6 & the passing of an age -- Disc 5 [DVD]. The return of the king: behind the scenes
It is now time for Frodo to overcome the wickedness of Gollum, the horrifying attack of the colossal arachnid Shelob and the soul-twisting allure of a ring that resists destruction. For Aragorn to take up the sword of his forebears and the crown of his birthright. Frodo and Sam are approaching Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and a massive battle is about to ensue that will determine the fate of Middle-Earth
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Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien
Originally released as a motion picture in 2003
Disc 1 and 2 (Blu-ray discs): 4 commentaries by the director and writers, the cast, the production team and the design team, with more than 30 participants. Disc 3 (DVD disc): 6 documentaries reveal how the book was adapted into a screenplay, designing Middle-earth, a visit to the Weta Workshop, costume design and more; 2 interactive maps: Middle-earth atlas and New Zealand as Middle-earth; galleries with audio commentaries. Disc 4: 7 documentaries cover the filming process, visual effects, editing, music and sound, and a touching tribute as cast members bid farewell to Middle-earth and the characters they played; production photos gallery. Disc 5: Behind the scenes
Director of photography, Andrew Lesnie ; editor, Jamie Selkirk ; music, Howard Shore ; musical performance, Annie Lennox ; special make up, creature, miniature and digital effects, Weta Ltd. ; visual effects supervisor, Jim Rygiel
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Karl Urban, John Noble, Andy Serkis, Ian Holm, Sean Bean
MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense epic battle sequences and frightening images
Blu-ray disc, 1080p high definition, widescreen (2.40) presentation; Dolby DTS-HD 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital EX 5.1 surround, 1080p High Definition; requires Blu-ray player
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English (DTS-HD 5.1) dialogue, Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing