The Hobbit : An Unexpected Journey (2012) 2D/3D - March 19, 2013 Reviews - Page 14 - Blu-ray Forum

keb33509 · 02-18-2013, 03:57 AM

Haha, I can sure tell the difference between 35+ extra minutes and the theatrical versions.

Optimus-Prime-Rox · 02-18-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bookcase

I have a feeling this will get some sort of exclusive here in the U.S.

You can already pre-order The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Bby) (Blu-ray Disc) from Best Buy. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Hobbit%3...7905061&st=the hobbit&lp=1&cp=1

Don't know yet if it will even be a Steelbook or contain the 2D only version or the 3D/2D Combo version.

jkh206 · 02-18-2013, 10:34 PM

What the hell is up with the pre order? This is getting frustrating.

Livelong420 · 02-18-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jkh206

What the hell is up with the pre order? This is getting frustrating.

It's pretty weird. All of the retailers are looking at each other. "We're going to gouge the consumer on this one, right?"

cricepng · 02-19-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jkh206

What the hell is up with the pre order? This is getting frustrating.

I know. I have theoretically ordered the 3D and standard from Amazon in those few hours when it was available, but now the links point to unfound pages and the newer product pages still have no pre-order or price.

iScottie · 02-19-2013, 06:37 PM

Walmart in Canada will be getting a DigiBook.

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/the-hobb...true&addFacet=

Hopefully we see one in the States as well.

jkh206 · 02-19-2013, 06:39 PM

It's supposed to be released in 4 weeks and there is no info about why there isn't a pre order available. You'd figure for a movie like this you'd see info about buying it everywhere.

Is there a problem with the transfers? Disc issues? Is it being pushed back? Ugh

rickah88 · 02-19-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Walmart in Canada will be getting a DigiBook.

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/the-hobb...true&addFacet=

Hopefully we see one in the States as well.

Great find! I hope this happens in the US!

Optimus-Prime-Rox · 02-19-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jkh206

What the hell is up with the pre order? This is getting frustrating.

If you want to pay the high prices, you can pre-order the hobbit through DVDEMPIRE.com. http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v5_sea...arch_refined=0

Destinys Memory · 02-19-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jkh206

What the hell is up with the pre order? This is getting frustrating.

Amazon pre-orders will be up on Feb. 26th.

Starpower67 · 02-19-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Destinys Memory

Amazon pre-orders will be up on Feb. 26th.

Really. How did you learn that?

rickah88 · 02-19-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Destinys Memory

Amazon pre-orders will be up on Feb. 26th.

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Originally Posted by Starpower67

Really. How did you learn that?

Yeah, what's the secret?

cricepng · 02-19-2013, 10:16 PM

I finally broke down and contacted Amazon customer service about my preorders of both the 3D and regular blu-rays that I made in the few hours that they were available at the end of January. Hopefully I will hear some good news in the next twelve hours.

HomerJay · 02-20-2013, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Starpower67

Really. How did you learn that?

It's on the Amazon Hobbit Blu-ray page.

femogan · 02-20-2013, 03:04 AM

Just out of curiosity, here's the artwork for the 2-disc edition here in Brazil:

iScottie · 02-21-2013, 04:31 AM

Is this definitely coming out on the 19th still?

MovieSeer · 02-21-2013, 09:58 PM

Not that I'm an industry exec, expert, or anything, but my collective wisdom is that if Warner planned to push the release date back, they would have done it by now though they hardly ever do so. Warner would notify the retailers at least a month and a half prior to the initial release window. Seeing that it is really close, it is extraordinarily, highly unlikely. However, I have "seen" Warner stall pre-orders in certain markets to insure they do not have a high demand situation they cannot supply. Once they have accurate numbers for their units, they contact retailers so they know how many they will have to successfully fill preorders. If anyone recalls, Warner ran into the problem with the Dark Knight Rises Bat Cowl Gift Set item with Amazon. Amazon had to suspend pre-orders because demand for that item overran supply.

Livelong420 · 02-22-2013, 02:11 AM

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe they know they can't quite make enough.

Cook · 02-22-2013, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Livelong420

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe they know they can't quite make enough.

For a standard theatrical cut blu-ray that didn't exactly wow at the boxoffice they should have no problem meeting demand.

cricepng · 02-22-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cook

For a standard theatrical cut blu-ray that didn't exactly wow at the boxoffice they should have no problem meeting demand.

Didn't wow at the box office?

It has made over $300 million domestically (and close to $1billion worldwide) according to boxofficemojo.com. It evidently wowed enough people besides me.

While there have been a number of outspoken individuals who have expressed their displeasure from before the movie was even released, the overwhelming opinion I have heard from people I have personally talked with is that they loved the movie and will be making reaching for their wallets on the 19th of March,

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02-18-2013, 03:57 AM	#261
keb33509 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:353	Haha, I can sure tell the difference between 35+ extra minutes and the theatrical versions.

02-18-2013, 10:34 PM	#263
jkh206 Member Member since:Jul 2011	What the hell is up with the pre order? This is getting frustrating.

02-19-2013, 06:37 PM	#266
iScottie Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:1278 DVD collection:145 PS3 collection:32 Trading Score:69	Walmart in Canada will be getting a DigiBook. http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/the-hobb...true&addFacet= Hopefully we see one in the States as well.

02-19-2013, 06:39 PM	#267
jkh206 Member Member since:Jul 2011	It's supposed to be released in 4 weeks and there is no info about why there isn't a pre order available. You'd figure for a movie like this you'd see info about buying it everywhere. Is there a problem with the transfers? Disc issues? Is it being pushed back? Ugh

02-20-2013, 03:04 AM	#275
femogan Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:202	Just out of curiosity, here's the artwork for the 2-disc edition here in Brazil:

02-21-2013, 04:31 AM	#276
iScottie Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:1278 DVD collection:145 PS3 collection:32 Trading Score:69	Is this definitely coming out on the 19th still?

02-21-2013, 09:58 PM	#277
MovieSeer Junior Member Member since:Jan 2013	Not that I'm an industry exec, expert, or anything, but my collective wisdom is that if Warner planned to push the release date back, they would have done it by now though they hardly ever do so. Warner would notify the retailers at least a month and a half prior to the initial release window. Seeing that it is really close, it is extraordinarily, highly unlikely. However, I have "seen" Warner stall pre-orders in certain markets to insure they do not have a high demand situation they cannot supply. Once they have accurate numbers for their units, they contact retailers so they know how many they will have to successfully fill preorders. If anyone recalls, Warner ran into the problem with the Dark Knight Rises Bat Cowl Gift Set item with Amazon. Amazon had to suspend pre-orders because demand for that item overran supply.

02-22-2013, 02:11 AM	#278
Livelong420 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:50	I was thinking the same thing. Maybe they know they can't quite make enough.