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Farid · 01-26-2013, 02:15 PM

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So with the US release hitting shelves on March 19, surely we can expect the UK release on or around the same time frame.

I think I might wait for the 20 minuter longer extended cut.

SymbioticFunction · 01-26-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Farid

I think I might wait for the 20 minuter longer extended cut.

Is that confirmed? Think I may be better off with theatrical. 3 incredibly long films really is pushing it - that would be sort of stretched, like...butter scraped over too much bread.

The Apocalypse · 01-26-2013, 02:20 PM

I too will hold out for the extended cut. May as well. I loved it, though I have been skeptical about the 3 movie thing, but I won't think about it too much. Just watch and enjoy

Justwatched · 01-26-2013, 04:43 PM

I'm guessing theatrical cut around april and then extended edition in time for christmas

SymbioticFunction · 01-26-2013, 08:31 PM

Extended version will probably arrive about 3-4 weeks before the second Hobbit film comes to cinemas.

samdvd1 · 01-26-2013, 08:55 PM

I'm in for a 3D copy. Already got the Amazon alert set up.

nightcrawler · 02-05-2013, 04:16 PM

I'm surprised this isn't hitting shelves the same time as the US one. Didn't it have the same release date in the cinemas worldwide?

Thought the home release would follow suit.

insomniac013 · 02-05-2013, 04:52 PM

I liked the film, but im no rush to see it again. I will wait for an Extended Cut or complete box set with all 3 films!

The Apocalypse · 02-05-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by insomniac013

I liked the film, but im no rush to see it again. I will wait for an Extended Cut or complete box set with all 3 films!

Yeah. If I waited for the LOTR EE Boxset, I can certainly wait for this one.

IscariotJ · 02-05-2013, 06:27 PM

As much as I enjoyed it, I'll hang on for the more than likely Hobbit / LoTR EE box set....

Buddy Ackerman · 02-06-2013, 11:41 AM

Be interesting to see if we do get it the same day as the US. The other European releases indicate an April release; however, considering the US edition contains this:

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In addition, Peter Jackson will host a live first look at “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” the second film in The Hobbit Trilogy, on Sunday, March 24th at 3:00PM Eastern/Noon Pacific. Content will be streamed live and an edited version will be archived on the Trilogy’s official website. Access to the live event will be limited to holders of an UltraViolet code available by purchasing “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack or 2-Disc Special Edition DVD. Select digital retailers will issue access codes upon purchase of the film. Visit http://www.thehobbit.com/sneak/ for more information.

...it would be a bit unfair on Hobbit fans outside of the US to not be able to be part of it.

Buddy Ackerman · 02-07-2013, 07:10 PM

Large versions of the cover art:

Regular Edition -

[Show spoiler]

3D Edition -

[Show spoiler]

I like it - the US image is great but I liked the simplicity of the poster art. And our 3D one is wonderful. Considering the US forum seems to be complaining that their 3D one doesn't feature the hobbit of The Hobbit, at least ours got that right.

EDIT: Steelbook artwork -

Geoff D · 02-08-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joliefan

I will wait for the whole EE set to come out and then i will buy them again in 4k

The Hobbit was finished at 2K...

LesPaul · 02-08-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

The Hobbit was finished at 2K...

It was filmed in 5K though http://www.thehobbitblog.com/?p=3933 so they could potentially release it at that some day.

chip75 · 02-08-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LesPaul

It was filmed in 5K though http://www.thehobbitblog.com/?p=3933 so they could potentially release it at that some day.

I think they'd have to redo all the special-effect shots in 5k though.

Geoff D · 02-08-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LesPaul

It was filmed in 5K though http://www.thehobbitblog.com/?p=3933 so they could potentially release it at that some day.

Sure they could (ditto for anything shot on 35mm and finished at 2K, like LOTR) but as chip said, the visual effects would need to be rebuilt (or upscaled, like Spider-Man 3) which would need a fair amount of work for such an effects heavy film. That's not to say that it wouldn't ever be done, but the 4K future is a long way off to make such a project economically viable.

Mavrick · 02-08-2013, 09:47 PM

I just can't belive the short sightedness of these hollywood folk mastering stuff in 2k Nice way to limit your future profits.

BigNickUK · 02-08-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

I just can't belive the short sightedness of these hollywood folk mastering stuff in 2k Nice way to limit your future profits.

We got our rants on you and I this week

LesPaul · 02-08-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Sure they could (ditto for anything shot on 35mm and finished at 2K, like LOTR) but as chip said, the visual effects would need to be rebuilt (or upscaled, like Spider-Man 3) which would need a fair amount of work for such an effects heavy film. That's not to say that it wouldn't ever be done, but the 4K future is a long way off to make such a project economically viable.

I agree but I think they at least see a possibility of releasing it in 5k at some point, otherwise they'd just have filmed it as normal.

Patient-X · 03-07-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by paul1985

Am I right in thinking amazon charge you when the item ships?

Yes

01-26-2013, 02:15 PM	#1
Farid Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Denmark Trading Score:85	The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - 2013 Pre-orders The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray Steelbook The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 3D Blu-ray So with the US release hitting shelves on March 19, surely we can expect the UK release on or around the same time frame. I think I might wait for the 20 minuter longer extended cut. Last edited by Deciazulado; 02-08-2013 at 02:07 AM.

01-26-2013, 02:20 PM	#3
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	I too will hold out for the extended cut. May as well. I loved it, though I have been skeptical about the 3 movie thing, but I won't think about it too much. Just watch and enjoy

01-26-2013, 04:43 PM	#4
Justwatched Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:England Blu-ray collection:83	I'm guessing theatrical cut around april and then extended edition in time for christmas

01-26-2013, 08:31 PM	#5
SymbioticFunction Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Chichester, UK 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:121 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	Extended version will probably arrive about 3-4 weeks before the second Hobbit film comes to cinemas.

01-26-2013, 08:55 PM	#6
samdvd1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Carlisle, UK Blu-ray collection:2698 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:11	I'm in for a 3D copy. Already got the Amazon alert set up.

02-05-2013, 04:16 PM	#7
nightcrawler Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:London, UK	I'm surprised this isn't hitting shelves the same time as the US one. Didn't it have the same release date in the cinemas worldwide? Thought the home release would follow suit.

02-05-2013, 04:52 PM	#8
insomniac013 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Gravity Falls Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I liked the film, but im no rush to see it again. I will wait for an Extended Cut or complete box set with all 3 films!

02-05-2013, 06:27 PM	#10
IscariotJ Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:4	As much as I enjoyed it, I'll hang on for the more than likely Hobbit / LoTR EE box set....

02-07-2013, 07:10 PM	#12
Buddy Ackerman Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:917 Trading Score:2	Large versions of the cover art: Regular Edition - [Show spoiler] 3D Edition - [Show spoiler] I like it - the US image is great but I liked the simplicity of the poster art. And our 3D one is wonderful. Considering the US forum seems to be complaining that their 3D one doesn't feature the hobbit of The Hobbit, at least ours got that right. EDIT: Steelbook artwork -

02-08-2013, 09:47 PM	#17
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	I just can't belive the short sightedness of these hollywood folk mastering stuff in 2k Nice way to limit your future profits.

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