dvd Features:
3d Animated Menus
dvd Rom Features:exclusive Online Content Link To Www.lordoftherings.net
documentaries:3 In-depth Programs That Reveal The Secrets Behind The Production Of This Epic Adventure, Including: "the Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision" (23:05) "a Filmmaker's Journey: Making The Return Of The King" (28:30) National Geographic Special (45:57)
featurette:6 Featurettes --aragorn's Destiny (3:25) --minas Tirith: Capital Of Gondor (3:10) --the Battle Of Pelennor Fields (2:14) --samwise The Brave (4:32) --eowyn: White Lady Of Rohan (3:45) --digital Horse Doubles (4:35)
other:2-disc Set The Battle For Middle Eath Continues--video Games From Ea (3:00)
tv Spot
theatrical Trailer:original Theatrical Trailers "the Lord Of The Rings" Trilogy Supertrailer (6:45)

Jackson and cowriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens have much ground to cover; that they do so with intense pacing and epic sweep is impressive enough, but by investing greater depth and consequence in the actions of fellow Hobbits Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd), they ensure that Return of the King maintains the trilogy's emphasis on intimate fellowship. While several major characters appear only briefly, and one (Christopher Lee's evil wizard, Saruman) relegated entirely to the extended version on DVD, Jackson is to be commended for his editorial acumen; like Legolas the archer, his aim as a filmmaker is consistently true, and he remains faithful to Tolkien's overall vision. If Return suffers from too many endings, as some critic suggested, it's only because the epic's conclusion is so loyally inclusive of the actors--most notably Astin--who gave it such strength to begin with. By ending the LOTR trilogy with noble integrity and faith in the power of imaginative storytelling, The Return of the King, like its predecessors, will stand as an adventure for the ages. --Jeff Shannon