Call me cynical, but...

Firstly, I am a new member and this is my first post so: hello and a prosperous new year to all at the Barrowdowns.<P>I have been a LOTR fan for many years and welcome the fact that the technology is now available to make a stab (no pun intended) at making the film. Having watched the first two parts (I do not see TTT or RTOTK as sequels)I am of the opinion that PJ has made a valiant effort. However, Is it just me or has anybody else picked up on what looks like a blatent piece of commercialism in the releasing of the 'theatrical' and extended DVD's in a relatively short space of time?<P>Further, having watched the director's commentry on the special features, I picked up on PJ saying that several scenes were shot but were not wholely shown on the extended edtion. Does this mean that there are scenes that will eventually be seen on a specially extended extended version to be released possibly after all three parts of the film have been shown?<P>I'm not neieve in that I realise that success these days for a film is not measured in awards so much as takings. By this maxim then PJ may well have directed the most successful film in cinematic history.<P>Anyway, your comments will be appreciated on this and I am sorry for the length of this post.