I'm holding out for the extended cut version, which is bound to come out right before Christmas. I'll save money this year by waiting to buy one copy instead of two. The original did make a good Christmas present to our friends that didn't have it......
You're right Amy, the extended version is due out in November.
I also heard that in the top 10 movie markets in the US, they are going to show the extended versions of Fellowship and Two Towers in the theaters. When Return of the King is released they are going to do some major LOTR marathons, showing ALL THREE movies consecutively! I would LOVE to do that, but hubby said he didn't think he could handle it, and unfortunately Denver isn't a top 10 market.