It didn’t look like anyone had answered you, so let me try.
I have read nothing that leads me to believe the theatrical version will be discontinued with the extended version is released. They intend for there to be two versions out there simultaneously.
In related news, I am told that Paramount will not be immediately discontinuing the current theatrical version of Wrath of Khan now that the director’s edition is out.
So let me get this straight… the massive 4-disc version coming out in November has none of the extras on yesterday’s 2-disc release? I deliberately cancelled my pre-order on that one because I was led to believe (by a Suncoast employee) that the 4-disc set would have the same features plus 30 minutes of extra scenes that would give the movie an R-rating. The stuff that N9IWP posted doesn’t sound like it would.
pldennison, what is your source on that info? Amazon, IMBb, and theonering.net are all a little spotty with the details.
Thanks!
Oh, darn, the special edition doesn’t have the Enya video?
Thanks for the info, folks. I was going to get the one that came out in November, but this thread made me change my mind and pick up the one that’s already out. I’ll probably rent the november one, but I wanted to buy the movie I saw, not the director’s cut 
Sadly, I won’t have anyone to watch it with until tomorrow…
Never mind… I just found word-for-word exactly what pldennison posted on www.lordoftherings.net. Also, under the FAQ there, it says:
Looks like it’s back to Amazon for me.
elfkin, I’d be very surprised if you’d be able to rent the 4-disc version. More likely you’ll have to mooch off a friend. If anyone knows otherwise, please speak up!
Good lord – what gift did Gimli get from Galadriel!?
Just don’t ask where that hair came from…