How is the "Special Extended Edition" of the film different than the version released on DVD and VHS in August? The Special Extended Edition is a unique version of the film, specially created for home video. Director Peter Jackson extended the movie by more than 30 minutes, integrating new and extended scenes. There are also more special effects and new score. What is the rating of the Special Extended Edition of the film? The MPAA issued a PG-13 rating, for "Epic battle sequences and some scary images." Is the Special Extended Edition of the film on one or two discs? The running time of the film is 208 minutes, which exceeds the space available on one DVD disc. By splitting the movie onto two discs, we are able to provide the best picture and sound quality possible, including Dolby Digital EX Surround Sound and DTS ES 6.1. Are any of the bonus features on the August DVD repeated on the November DVD? No. Each DVD release includes a unique set of bonus features. The November DVD contains two discs full of all- new features made especially for this release. There is over 30 hours of content on this DVD release, including 17 original documentaries and featurettes, 2 interactive maps, 4 commentaries, and galleries filled with thousands of conceptual sketches. Are there bonus features on the VHS of the Special Extended Edition? Yes. In addition to the extended version of the film, the VHS will include a featurette entitled "A Day in the Life of a Hobbit" (also on the DVD), plus the theatrical trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. What are the contents of the Collector's DVD Gift Set? The contents include the following merchandise: The 4-Disc The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Platinum Series Special Extended DVD Edition (the same version that is sold separately) A set of two Argonath figurines, sculpted by the film's special effects artists and manufactured by Sideshow Weta. These figurines, made of polystone, are approximately 6" tall and weigh over one pound each National Geographic's Beyond the Movie The Lord of the Rings "Special Edition" DVD with 2 never-before-scene featurettes and a photo gallery Three exclusive Decipher trading cards and a mini-magazine from The Lord of the Rings official movie fan club close window