<P> A special behind - the - scenes trailer was released in 2000 . Two teasers were shown before Spy Kids and Pearl Harbor (film). The final trailer was with the television premiere of Angel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and on the DVD and VHS of Rush Hour 2 . </P> <P> The Fellowship of the Ring was released on VHS and DVD in August 2002 . </P> <P> In November 2002, an extended edition was released on VHS and DVD, with 30 minutes of new material, added special effects and music, plus 20 minutes of fan - club credits, totalling to 228 minutes . The DVD set included four commentaries and over three hours of supplementary material . </P> <P> In August 2006, a limited edition of The Fellowship of the Ring was released on DVD . The set included both the film's theatrical and extended editions on a double - sided disc along with all - new bonus material . </P>

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