Although not a huge area of Tolkien collecting, this is quite involved. There can be a lot of different versions, particularly of the most recent movies, in all sorts of formats, variations, re-releases and different country differences. There are often differences between pre-release images and the actual products, and the different slipcase verses actual cases can be very confusing.
This guide covers any Video format including Tape (VHS, BETA), Laserdisc, DVD, Blu Ray.
Does not include any Computer DVD's, which are part Video and part Interactive/Games (see Computer Guide).
Only includes productions which were physical products and therefore does not include anything which was only available through the Internet, streaming or direct to TV.
A Film Portrait of JRR Tolkien
J.R.R.T.: A Film Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien is a 1996 documentary, narrated by Judi Dench, produced to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. Tolkien's birth. It is sometimes called "J.R.R. Tolkien: A Portrait" and "J.R.R. Tolkien - An Authorized Film Portrait". It features archive footage and audio recordings of J.R.R. Tolkien, and interviews with three of his children Priscilla, John, and Christopher. It also includes interviews with Baillie Tolkien, Robert Murray, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Rayner Unwin, Tom Shippey, and Verlyn Flieger.
VHS
Master of the Rings
This insightful documentary takes a look at the story behind J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, THE LORD OF THE RINGS and why it's an icon of 20th Century Culture. Includes interviews with J.R.R. Tolkien, his children, and world scholars on his work. Also features artwork by The Brothers Hildebrandt, known for their trilogy illustrations, and Roger Dean, whose artwork is heavily influenced by Tolkien's books. This guide will navigate both the avid fan and the uninitiated through the majestic land of THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
VHS
Film Country: USA, Rating: NR, Signal Standard: NTSC, Number of Tapes: 2, Release Year: 2001, UPC: 0018713432872
DVD
Origins of the Ring
This documentary, through re-creations and never-before-seen interviews with members of his family and other experts, provides valuable insight into the life of this brilliant writer who became known as "The Father of Fantasy."
VHS
Rating: NR, Signal Standard: NTSC, Number of Tapes: 1, Country/Region of Manufacture: US, Genre: Documentary, Director: Sean Buckley,UPC: 0692865009139, EAN: 0692865009139
Tolkien and the Myth of Lord of the Rings
Documentary about the Oxford polymath and university professor who invented the world of Lord of the Rings, looking at the influences that shaped his imagination and the people and places in his life.
DVD
Secrets of Middle Earth
VHS
DVD
boxed set
BBC J R R Tolkien
DVD
Tolkien & Lewis
The documentary explores the fundamental characteristics of myth in a global context. What is myth? What traits are common among various cultures and faiths? What makes a myth true? What traits does Christian mythology have in common with Greek, Nordic and other myth traditions? How does myth inspire the imagination, especially the imaginative process of Tolkien and Lewis? And in what ways does faith play into the fantasy and fictional works of Lewis and Tolkien.
DVD
EAN: 0841887035231, Year: 2017
Bakshi Lord of the Rings Movie
VHS
Swedish
VHS
French
VHS
Spanish
VHS
Japanese
VHS
BETA
Laserdisc (CED)
Laserdisc
DVD
slipcase (with lenticular cards and booklet)
limited edition boxed set (with booklet and poster)
Blu Ray
Rankin Bass Return of the King Movie
VHS
Rankin Bass Hobbit Movie
VHS
Laserdisc (CED)
DVD
Also published as "Bilbo Baggins"
Xerox Sound and Filmstrip Kit
Animation Triple Pack
DVD
Rankin Bass Boxed Set
Hobbit and Return of the King
VHS
Lord of the Rings Movies
Theatrical Edition
VHS
Boxed set
DVD
Re-issue slipcase
Blu Ray
Trilogy boxed set
Best Buy exclusive (with sword)
Walmart exclusive (with ring)
Trilogy
Steelback Future Shop exclusive (Canada)
Blu Ray and DVD
Fullscreen
DVD
boxed set
Widescreen
DVD
boxed set
Triple feature
Trilogy
Widescreen Steeback (Canada exclusive)
Extended Edition
VHS
DVD
Extended Platinum Trilogy
Extended 2 disk
Blu Ray
Extended 2 disk Steelbook
Blu Ray
Extended 5 disk
Blu Ray
boxed set
Best Buy Exclusive (with Noble chess figures)
Limited Edition
DVD
DVD
Fellowship 4 disk (includes original Extended DVD's and WETA Argonath Statues)
HDZeta
UHD Steelbook
Gold Label
Lenticular Set
UHD Steelbook
Gold Label
Full Slip Set
4K UHD Steelbook
Limited 1500
Hobbit Movies
Cinema Edition
DVD
Trilogy boxed set
DVD
Two Disk Special Edition
DVD
Blu Ray
Trilogy boxed set
Trilogy Steelbook (Futureshop Exclusive)
3D
Blu Ray
alternative lenticular slipcase
3D Glasses
3D Steelback
Blu Ray
Collectors 3D Limited Edition (includes dwarf statue book ends)
Blu Ray
DVD
Boxed set
Extended
Blu Ray
exclusive (with Thorins Key)
exclusive (with Dwarven Treasure Coin Set)
Extended Collectors Gift Set
Unexpected Journey (Extended Blu Ray, with Bilbo/Golum statue)
Extended 3D
Blu Ray
exclusive (with Dwarven Treasure Coin set)
exclusive (with Thorins Key)
Extended 3D Steelbook
Extended 3D combined boxed set
Note: boxing and statues are the same as the normal extended gift sets, but Blu Ray covers are different.
Unexpected Journey (Extended 3D Blu Ray, with Bilbo/Golum statue)
Desolation of Smaug (Extended 3D Blu Ray, with Barrels statue)
Battle of Five Armies (Extended 3D Blu Ray, with Bilbo/Gandalf statue)
Promotional
Lego
DVD and Blu Ray combo
DVD and Blu Ray combo
Lord of the Rings and Hobbit sets
Theatrical Edition
DVD
Extended Edition
Blu Ray
DVD and Blu Ray
New Line Press Kit
VHS
2 VHS tapes with movie trailers, film clips, sound bites... the original press kit sent for the release of the movie in 2001. Contents of Tape 1: 1. Domestic trailer #3 (1st pass) 2:52, 2. Domestic trailer #3 (2nd pass) 2:52, 3. Film clips 4. Sound Bites. Contents of Tape 2: 5. TV Spots 3:00, 6. B-Roll Selects 41:30. The contents are extensive! Film clips, the first trailer, and lots of short sound bites from the actors and producers about working on the film.
New Line Academy Screener
VHS
JVC Promo
VHS
Daily Mirror Promo
VHS
HMV Screenxtra
DVD
National Geographic Beyond the Movie Fellowship of the Ring
VHS
collectors gift set
National Geographic Beyond the Movie Return of the King
DVD
Ringers
Ringers: Lord of the Fans is a 2005 documentary film investigating the growth of the Tolkien fandom all the way from the release of The Hobbit book by J. R. R. Tolkien in 1937 to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003).
DVD
Special Edition
DVD
Lord of the Rings Musical Promo DVD
Rise of the Fellowship Movie
Randall Dooley is a geek. His three best friends are geeks too. He works in a game shop, he spends all his free time playing online games, his older brother bullies him unmercifully, his widowed mom doesn't understand him, and he's hopelessly in love with the prettiest cheerleader in high school. In short, he's a loser. All of that changes when he hears of the Lord of the Rings gaming competition in Orlando, Florida. Finally! Meaning in life!
2013
DVD
The Real Middle Earth
This fascinating documentary takes us in Tolkien's footsteps and investigates the landscapes and buildings, the places and names that helped shape Middle Earth. Sir Ian Holm narrates this fascinating exploration into an imaginary world.
VHS
<No Picture>
DVD
The Real Middle Earth
Unsure if this is the same as above, it doesn’t mention Ian Holme.
DVD
Australian Version
Lord of the Brush
DVD
Canadian
Real Travels in Middle Earth
DVD
EWTN
Catholic Network
Discovering Tolkien
DVD
Tolkiens Lord of the Rings
DVD
The Faces of Fantasy
DVD
ELVES, Hobbits & Men
DVD
Parodies
The Ring Thing
Swiss
DVD
Dork of the Rings
DVD
The Throbbit
DVD
TV
French & Saunders
Within their TV show French and Saunders regularly did parodies of classic movies, their Lord of the Rings one is included on this DVD/Video.
Within their TV show French and Saunders regularly did parodies of classic movies, their Lord of the Rings one is included on this DVD/Video.
Southpark
Episode 13 of Season 6, the 92nd overall episode, titled "The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers" was a parody of the Lord of the Rings. First aired on November 13th, 2002.
Episode 13 of Season 6, the 92nd overall episode, titled "The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers" was a parody of the Lord of the Rings. First aired on November 13th, 2002.
DVD
Odd Job Jack
Canadian Animated TV series
Second season episode The Lord of the Three Ringed Binder
DVD
Veggie Tales Lord of the Beans
DVD
Sesame Street
Lord of the Crumbs
Dec 2013 episode 4415
Please note that I am not aware of any actual commercially product featuring this, only listed for information purposes.
Porn movies
Lord of the G-Strings
DVD
Whore of the Rings
DVD
Whore of the Rings 2
DVD
Lady of the Rings
DVD
Lady of the Rings
DVD
