NEW SEALED The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Special Extended DVD Edition (2003)

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Not seen in theaters, this unique version of the epic adventure features over 40 minutes of new and extended scenes integrated into the film by the director. DVD set consists of four discs with hours of original content including multiple documentaries, commentaries and design/photo galleries with thousands of images to give viewers an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the film. Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship continue their quest to destroy the One Ring and stand against the evil of the dark lord Sauron. The Fellowship has divided and now find themselves taking different paths to defeating Sauron and his allies. Their destinies now lie at two towers – Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupted wizard Saruman waits and Sauron’s fortress at Baraddur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.

Special Features

  • DISCS 1-2: The Feature
  • A new version of the second installment includes 43 minutes of never-before-seen footage incorporated into the film. (approx. 223 minutes)
    Commentary track by writer-director Peter Jackson and writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens
    Commentary track by the design team
    Commentary track by the production/post-production team
    Commentary track by 16 cast members, including Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Bernard Hill, and Miranda Otto
  • DISCS 3-4: The Appendices
  • Two discs with hours of original content including multiple documentaries and design/photo galleries with thousands of images to give viewers an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    DISC 3
    Adapting the book into a screenplay & planning the film
    Designing and inspiration for locations in Middle-earth
    Storyboards to pre-visualization
    Weta Workshop visit: See sculptors in action as they create weapons, armor, creatures, and miniatures from the film
    Atlas of Middle-earth tracing the journey of the Fellowship
    An interactive map of New Zealand highlighting the location scouting process
    Galleries of art and slideshows with commentaries by the artists
    DISC 4
    Sending the actors into battle: sword fighting
    Principal photography: Stories from the set
    Digital effects including motion capture and the computer program to create the armies of Orcs
    Bigatures: a close-up look at the miniatures
    Galleries of behind-the-scenes photographs and personal cast photos
    Post-Production: editing it all together
    Sound design demonstration
    DVD-ROM Content: Includes access to exclusive online features

Specifications

  • Region:
    1
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Number of Discs:
    4
  • Runtime:
    223
DVDSKU: 190408-77755-1
UPC: 794043650420
ISBN-10: 0780644042
Weight: 1.06 lbs
Condition: Brand New - The item has never been opened and is still in the manufacturer’s packaging. See the description and photos for full details on any imperfections. See Details section and photos for specifics on item condition.