We had all these shots that weren't completed. On why the extended version isn't just a matter of re-inserting the bits that were cut out for the theatrical version. Just going to London to record another 30 minutes of film, which is what we did, is millions of dollars by itself, and producing all these additional visual effects that end up in the extended version - it's a big investment. The other version is not cheap to produce, believe me. On why LOTR fans shouldn't be annoyed about the two-stage release, which means the extra-fanatical will be forking out twice. But this is a different version, equally valid and less paced for keeping a mass audience interested. Peter likes to feel the director's cut is what you see in the theatre. The first one is a memento of what you saw in the theatre, the second one is almost another version. But there are scenes, nonetheless, that we feel add a lot to the film.
It's not in the theatrical version only because it would make it too long for an audience in the theatre. It has some other features and then, because we shot so much material and some of it is really informative in terms of who these characters are, we've decided it was a shame not to have that see the light of day. The DVD that comes out now is the theatrical film and it has some additional features, such as the preview of The Return of the King. On why the two-stage DVD release - theatrical version now, extended cut in November. I think the Battle of Helm's Deep was fairly spectacular and it just captured people's imagination.
Also, there are a number of really interesting things in it, like Gollum which was fully realised as a creature and is an amazing character. People were intrigued with the first movie and wanted to see what happened the first movie bore the burden of explaining the world and the second movie didn't have to do that, so it launched straight into a fairly active, plot-driven film. On why The Two Towers made more money at the box office (US$910 million) than its predecessor, The Fellowship of the Ring (US$860 million). Lord of the Rings producer Barrie Osborne talks to Russell Baillie about The Two Towers DVD and video release.
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