The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) / Trilogy (2012-2014) (Ext. Edition)

[Akijama]

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Blu-ray



The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 3D Blu-ray



The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy Blu-ray



The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy Blu-ray 3D

[Show spoiler]Source: Amazon.ca

The US date will be identical.

[Falaskan]

I wonder if an extended version will be able to make this Photoshop turd look better

[jc480]

Evreryone is on to the LOTR business model of 3 individual standard releases then a set then individual extended releases then an extended set.

Going to guess over half of us are just waiting for the extended set.

[imsounoriginal]

I liked the theatrical cut but there were some gaping holes, especially towards the end, so I'm really looking forward to this. IMHO, the Hobbit EEs have provided a much richer experience than the LOTR ones, which ruined the pacing of those perfectly edited theatrical cuts with too much unnecessary filler. Might just get the EE boxset for this, since I sold my DoS EE anyway.

[Optimus-Prime-Rox]

What will be the big exclusives for the Hobbit Battle Of The Five Armies Extended Edition? Last time Best Buy had the one with a key & Target had a steelbook but what will be the exclusive for this movie?

[rexcrk]

I can't wait for this. I loved the theatrical cut well enough, but it clearly needs the extended edition. It's the only one of the six movies that I feel that way about.

I can't wait to see what statue will come with it.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by Optimus-Prime-Rox

What will be the big exclusives for the Hobbit Battle Of The Five Armies Extended Edition? Last time Best Buy had the one with a key & Target had a steelbook but what will be the exclusive for this movie?

A little light-up Arkenstone?

[Starpower67]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

I liked the theatrical cut but there were some gaping holes, especially towards the end, so I'm really looking forward to this. IMHO, the Hobbit EEs have provided a much richer experience than the LOTR ones, which ruined the pacing of those perfectly edited theatrical cuts with too much unnecessary filler. Might just get the EE boxset for this, since I sold my DoS EE anyway.

Well I disagree with the notion that the Hobbit EE is better than the LOTR EE, but I love the world so much that I always want more. Even though I've been disappointed with the hobbit films. I still want to see as much of the world that Peter created before it ends. Plus, these sets simply have the best extras around.

[drb999]

YES! It comes out on my birthday. I'll buy it as a gift to myself.

[MrClarke]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

I liked the theatrical cut but there were some gaping holes, especially towards the end, so I'm really looking forward to this. IMHO, the Hobbit EEs have provided a much richer experience than the LOTR ones, which ruined the pacing of those perfectly edited theatrical cuts with too much unnecessary filler. Might just get the EE boxset for this, since I sold my DoS EE anyway.

I have to disagree. After I watched the LOTR EE i can't watch the theatrical any more. To me the EE are very much so superior, and that's saying a lot because I loved the theatrical versions when i first saw them.

[Mierzwiak]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

I wonder if an extended version will be able to make this Photoshop turd look better

Right?

I know many people hate the look of TUJ and DOS, but I really appreciate their color pallete and beautiful quality on Blu-ray.

But BOFA? Jesus, it looks HORRIBLE.

Originally Posted by Pieter V

But I am sure in the (near) future we will have a re-release. Either on Blu-ray or UHD with Dolby Atmos.

Entire trilogy is locked at 2K.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by Mierzwiak

Entire trilogy is locked at 2K.

A few benefits of UHD Blu-ray besides 2160p:

10 bit depth (no banding... better contrast ratio)
DCI-P3 cinema grade color
High Dynamic Range

[Adam_WM]

Waiting for more details...

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Adam_WM

Waiting for more details...

On past form you'll be waiting until late July/very early August. We should get a press release with confirmation of the running time and some of the extras as well as a preview of one of the new scenes.

[SkillzthatKillz]

Originally Posted by Mierzwiak

Right?

I know many people hate the look of TUJ and DOS, but I really appreciate their color pallete and beautiful quality on Blu-ray.

But BOFA? Jesus, it looks HORRIBLE.

Entire trilogy is locked at 2K.

Just out of curiosity why do you say BOFA looks horrible? I saw it in theaters but decided to wait until the EE is released to get it on Blu-ray.

[cheez avenger]

Originally Posted by Mierzwiak

Right?

I know many people hate the look of TUJ and DOS, but I really appreciate their color pallete and beautiful quality on Blu-ray.

But BOFA? Jesus, it looks HORRIBLE.

Entire trilogy is locked at 2K.

How so?

[rickah88]

Can't wait to hear about all the retail exclusives!

[Saphyre333]

Please do not get me wrong.
I love the extras in the first two Hobbit extended editions, but, the LOTR extended editions had more to them.

One thing I miss that these do have are the separate commentaries.
Director & Writers commentary with Peter, Fran & Phillipa
Cast Commentary with Elijah, Ian McKellen, Astin, Serkis, Orlando, Christopher Lee, etc (I will admit that I could go the rest of my life and not hear Sean Astin's "know-it-all" voice ever again ).
Commentary by the design team like Grant Major, Gino Acevedo, Alan Lee, John Howe, Ngila Dickson (who I can't believe they didn't bring back), etc.
Commentary by the production/post-production team with the many SFX, WETA Digital geniuses.

I would have loved to hear some of the actors speak on their experience during certain scenes. I do realize that it could be said there was a "running" commentary of scenes during the extended parts of TUJ & DOS. But even Richard Armitage admitted that, "I hid from the EPK camera for the entire shoot because I needed to be alone."
For those who do not know, EPK (Electronic Press Kit) is an electronic version of the press kit for the film. It is primarily used by journalists as they gather information for any articles or interviews they create related to your film, but portions of EPKs are even used as Special Features on DVDs. The interviews with actors on the DVD of films are often a part of the Electronic Press Kit.

I would think he'd have a lot to say about scenes after the film wrapped and the commentary was being recorded.

I admit to finding it difficult to wait for 3 more months for the final Peter Jackson homage to Tolkien.

I think Peter Jackson would do an excellent job creating a screenplay to either "The Silmarillion" or "The Children of Hurin".

"The Silmarillion" has the stories of Ungoliant, the Two Trees of the Valar and the story of Beren & Luthien (who Prof Tolkien called himself and his wife) and "The Children of Hurin" tells of life before the one ring was ever forged, Melkor (Morgoth) ruled Angband, Sauron was just a lieutenant, the Great Worm, Glauring, who makes Smaug look like a BIC lighter, is barbecuing the Noldorin Elves.
But what do I know?
I suppose no one will ever be allowed to make a movie from those due to the Tolkien family's inability to believe that Peter Jackson has made Prof Tolkien's books more popular than they were before! What do they have against money? It keeps their foundation afloat, doesn't it?

But, I digress.

I am hoping that the final EE of the 6 movies are PACKED with goodies. I'd be willing to pay more for, say, a 7 DVD set (not counting the different versions of the movie), if it was filled with informative goodies.
My hubby complains that I watch the extras more than I watch the movies themselves.
He's probably right.
Thank you for reading my blather.

[BarnDoor]

Given the influx of Warner-related material today (reverse cover photos) I was rather excited to see this thread bumped...

I'm guessing this coming Tuesday or next we'll hear something. Probably next.

[Gold Ranger]

Originally Posted by Saphyre333

I admit to finding it difficult to wait for 3 more months for the final Peter Jackson DESTRUCTION of Tolkien's works.

I think Peter Jackson would do an EXTREMELY PISS-POOR job creating a screenplay to either "The Silmarillion" or "The Children of Hurin".

"The Silmarillion" has the stories of Ungoliant, the Two Trees of the Valar and the story of Beren & Luthien (who Prof Tolkien called himself and his wife) and "The Children of Hurin" tells of life before the one ring was ever forged, Melkor (Morgoth) ruled Angband, Sauron was just a lieutenant, the Great Worm, Glauring, who makes Smaug look like a BIC lighter, is barbecuing the Noldorin Elves.
But what do I know? NOTHING, Jon Snow!
I suppose no one will ever be allowed to make a movie from those due to the Tolkien family's inability to believe that Peter Jackson has made Prof Tolkien's books more popular than they were before!
Rarely do I hear of people talking about the movies!
When I was a kid, other kids and adults used to talk about them all of the time.
What do they have against money? It keeps their foundation afloat, doesn't it?
They don't need or want the money! The Estate/Foundation has enough to sustain it for Generations to come.
They'd rather keep the story true to itself than let New Line and Jackson & Company destroy more great works!
But, I digress.

Bolded is mine...
Just easier this way....