They’re exactly the same as you’re used to seeing them, but they do look as if they were done today rather than 20 years ago.”Ĭheck out the full video from Jackson discussing “The Lord of the Rings” here and above. This title will be released on November 16, 2021. “I should make it clear we didn’t upgrade or enhance any of the effects shots. This item: The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy (Theatrical Edition) (Blu-ray Remaster) by J.R.R.

So we got the opportunity to go back and remove and paint out any imperfections,” Jackson said. Visual effects technology has advanced a lot over the years, and when they become ultra crisp in the 4K process, some of the clips weren’t holding up so well. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Lord of the Rings (Blu-ray Disc, 2010, Remastered Deluxe Edition) at the best online. “The imperfections of the visual effects started to show. He explains that the point of 4K isn’t just to make everything look as sharp as possible but to still preserve the cinematic quality of the film. To hear a director fiddling with their beloved classic and modernizing special effects might raise a red flag for “Star Wars” fans who have groaned at George Lucas’ tweaks and additions to the original trilogy of “Star Wars” films.Īnd while we haven’t seen the new look of the “Lord of the Rings” films, Jackson said nothing has been made to look different, but that shots that didn’t hold up to the 4K remaster have now been touched up. “They now feel like they’re one big long movie telling the same story looking and sounding the same,” he continued.Īlso Read: Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' Series Adds 20 to Cast

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