The Lord of the Rings + The Hobbit Coming to 4K

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A few days ago, the news broke that in Europe there is a listing for The Lord of the Rings + The Hobbit film trilogies coming to 4K.

The date mentioned was June 2020, however 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring.

The article mentions that both theatrical and extended editions would be arriving.

Now, what would I like these release(s) to be like?

Here are some thoughts on how I'd like to see these released on 4K blu-ray (or UHD blu-ray):

- HDR & Dolby Atmos, possibly Dolby Vision as well
- both extended and theatrical editions to be included in the same set: not one set for theatrical, and one for extended.
- 3 releases: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, and a set with both
- the packaging for The Lord of the Rings to be nearly identical to the 12-disc extended DVD trilogy set from 2004. The Hobbit extended trilogy on DVD also had similar packaging. The blu-ray release had some elements carry over, though it's not quite the same. Replicate the packaging, like how Rhino did in comparison for the complete recordings soundtrack, from the original CD+DVD release to the limited edition vinyls.
- no ads of any kind at the start of any of the discs
- Use a consistent colour tint. Some may have noticed that only the extended edition of The Fellowship of the Ring (on blu-ray, and some digital avenues) featured a different palette and colouring than the DVDs did. Please get rid of any colouring or tint issues, and possibly use the same company/team that worked on the extended DVDs. There have been some great 4K transfers done by WB lately - the Middle-earth films should be no exception.
- include all the special features, from both previous extended and theatrical sets. If possible, on blu-ray or 4K blu-ray discs, as opposed to DVDs (like what the special features were on for the extended Lord of the Rings boxed set)
- keep the same menus (and design style) that was featured on the DVD and blu-ray editions: very classy.

The 12 disc DVD set from 2004 was the crown jewel in my DVD library. The blu-ray - yes, The Lord of the Rings extended in HD is nice, but the packaging left a little to be desired, as well as the 'forced' ads in front of some of the discs. If the same care goes into the 4K release that went into the original DVD set, I'll be very satisfied.

I truly hope that Peter Jackson or Warner Bros reads this.

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