James Reader
Screenwriter
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that is a lot of extra footage added to the Extended EditionWell Oscar, I don't automatically see that as being a thumbs-up.
I've not made a decision on which version of Fellowship of the Ring I prefer. Again, to make it complicated I like bits from the original theatrical release and bits from the extended edition. I suppose my ideal Fellowship of the Rings is a combination of both.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking more is better. Like it or not, most deleted scenes are deleted for a reason. I'm sure you wouldn't want to see an episode of EastEnders extended, just to show Pauline Folwer cooking and eating breakfast, for example.
Despite what you may think from this post, I've an open mind about the extended editions (note Jackson does not call them 'Director's Cuts'). But I am happy the theatrical cut is being made available.