I'm just curious about the best way to proceed in all this format flux.

The sole purpose of a corporation is to maximize profit (legally). Securing revenue flow is the only way a corporation can be a responsible corporate citizen (in spite of PC nonsense.) That is how they secure employment and prosperity for the most people.

I have been very tempted to give my SE discs to relatives while keeping the GOUT discs. If I did so, I suspect I'd be taking several people out of the market for a decade or more.

I'm wondering if six blu discs, marketed like wild with "Ultimate High Definition Theatrical Restorations" would be enough to satisfy the original fans and HD snobs. If the SEs were put on the back side of those discs in SD DVD format (possibly including a simple SE of the PT to make the films even more kid friendly), could it appeal to soccer moms and casual fans who haven't upgraded yet? "Family SE Saga For Blu-Ray and DVD Players"? Could the more expensive DS discs more than pay for themselves by not putting a zillion discs with different versions out there? All the extras marketed for Blu and DVD players? How many families will have blu-ray portable players (to keep the kids quiet in the car) any time soon? Could the stock of the upcoming Blu sets be sold out as limited editions while preparing this Blu-DVD hybrid set? How the heck is this on topic?

Is something like this a rational way to provide the HD restorations, to provide versatile discs for all players, and to clear the way for the ultimate 3D-2D HD "Directors Cut". Jus' wonerin' :)