According to New Line's
official page for the re-released DVDs (warning: embedded clip) of the LOTR trilogy, it looks like another chance to really show off either format is not to be, this year or the next:
Quote:
WHEN IS THE LORD OF THE RINGS GOING TO BE RELEASED IN HIGH DEFINITION (EITHER HD-DVD OR BLU-RAY)?
The high definition formats that have recently launched offer exceptional picture and sound quality in addition to new interactive bonus feature capabilities. New Line Home Entertainment is committed to the high definition format and is very excited about the idea of releasing the Trilogy in the format. However, New Line is also committed to maximizing the capabilities of the technology to deliver a cutting edge high definition experience. This will take more time as well as the participation of the filmmakers to achieve. It is currently not scheduled for release until, at the earliest, 2008."
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On the one hand, I'm glad that they're holding off in order to offer the best quality, but on the other, this is exactly the kind of flick that will sell players. Ah well, we can always hope they change their minds.