Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection (Amazon UK Exclusive) - November 24th, 2014

[MifuneFan]

Looks like the UK will finally be getting the Hogwarts Collection. Amazon has put up a signup page showing a November 24th release date, as well as it being an Amazon.co.uk exclusive.

[Brother_Dobby]

Was wondering if we were going to be getting this. Better alternative for those that want all of the disc content and don't care about the collectibles.

I really don't need it, but my Wizards' collection is rather annoyingly ruined by my copy of Deathly Hallows Part 1 on Blu-Ray being scratched and parts of the film get skipped. I can't just use the standard edition disc either as the disc art doesn't match up. Really annoying.


Not sure I would be willing to pick this up either, given that I've already bought all of the films multiple times. (Love them!) I am also holding out hope that Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them's release may be an opportunity for WB to release more extended cuts of the films and/or 3D editions of each of the films. Still remaining hopeful for particularly the latter!

[AJD1984]

About time. It was out in the US in Feb and then internationally in April.

Will defo get this even though I have the Wizards Collection too.

[Vashetti]

Extended Blus of movie 1 & 2, here we go!

(for the right price)

[Dalekbuster523Bluray]

Pointless release, considering most people have all the movies by now. I certainly won't be replacing my 8-film Harry Potter DVD box set with this. Who cares about special features?

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by Dalekbuster523Bluray

Pointless release, considering most people have all the movies by now. I certainly won't be replacing my 8-film Harry Potter DVD box set with this. Who cares about special features?

A fair few people. Just because it's of no interest to you doesn't mean it's a "pointless" release.

I own the 8-film boxset as well but, for the right price, would be tempted by this for the 3D copies of 7 and 8, the extended version of 1 and 2 and the 8-part documentary.

[insomniac013]

Originally Posted by Dalekbuster523Bluray

Pointless release, considering most people have all the movies by now. I certainly won't be replacing my 8-film Harry Potter DVD box set with this. Who cares about special features?

There is so much wrong with this comment, I don't where to begin... 1) I have yet to own all the movies, 2) DVD box set? You do know what website you're on right? and 3) Like Buddy says, lots of folks care about special features! It's really that simple.

I'm looking forward to getting an inexpensive box set with all the extras and with the correct title for the first movie!

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by insomniac013

2) dvd box set? You do know what website you're on right?

[Phil92]

Will stick to my box of this


But this is fantastic for those who have been waiting on it.

[Dalekbuster523Bluray]

Originally Posted by insomniac013

There is so much wrong with this comment, I don't where to begin... 1) I have yet to own all the movies, 2) DVD box set? You do know what website you're on right? and 3) Like Buddy says, lots of folks care about special features! It's really that simple.

I'm looking forward to getting an inexpensive box set with all the extras and with the correct title for the first movie!

1. I said 'most people, not everyone. Obviously, there wil be a few who don't but most who want the movies will have them by now.

2. I know this is a site about Blu-ray Discs but many people on here such as myself have DVDs also.

3. Whilst this may be the case, in my opinion, it's not something I can see many people finding important enough to replace their non-special feature box sets with seeing as the main draw is the movies themselves.

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by Dalekbuster523Bluray

1. I said 'most people, not everyone. Obviously, there wil be a few who don't but most who want the movies will have them by now.

2. I know this is a site about Blu-ray Discs but many people on here such as myself have DVDs also.

3. Whilst this may be the case, in my opinion, it's not something I can see many people finding important enough to replace their non-special feature box sets with seeing as the main draw is the movies themselves.

I think the main point is that this is not a "pointless" release as you dismissed it. Whether people want the extended editions, the 3D versions, the special features or are yet to upgrade to blu-ray from DVD - or if they don't own them at all yet - there are plenty of reasons why people might want to get this set.

It's not pointless it's just not for you. There's a huge difference. (Though why youd settle for DVD is a mystery...)

You know, it's OK to just to not want something, DalekBuster. You don't need to justify not wanting a set by dismissing it as pointless or coming up with a bizarre reason (like how Sherlock will, by your estimates, end after series 4 and so you don't want series 3 yet) and coming back with twisted logic replies to justify that justification. It's OK to simply not want to spend money on something

[sukraj]

My daughter has all the harry potter movies on DVD so not really sure about this release.

[Dalekbuster523Bluray]

Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

. (Though why you'd settle for DVD is a mystery...)

I just don't see the point in double dipping. I own it. It's watchable. And there are no problems with it. Therefore it does the job.

You know, it's OK to just to not want something, DalekBuster. You don't need to justify not wanting a set by dismissing it as pointless or coming up with a bizarre reason (like how Sherlock will, by your estimates, end after series 4 and so you don't want series 3 yet) and coming back with twisted logic replies to justify that justification. It's OK to simply not want to spend money on something

I know that. But this is a forum and debates are what these sites are for.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Dalekbuster523Bluray

Pointless release, considering most people have all the movies by now. I certainly won't be replacing my 8-film Harry Potter DVD box set with this. Who cares about special features?

*facepalm*

[Brother_Dobby]

Basically, this might help you determine which release to go for in terms of all eight films:

Harry Potter DVD Box Set
-Barebones editions of the films on DVD ( ):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter...ter+collection


Harry Potter Blu-Ray Box Set
-Eight films on Blu-Ray.
-Bonus features from original release on Blu-Ray.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter...ter+collection


Harry Potter UK Ultimate Editions
-Eight films on Blu-Ray.
-DVD Editions of the films.
-Eight part Creating The World Documentary on DVD.
-Bonus features from original releases on DVD.
-Extended Editions of Films 1 and 2 on DVD.
-3D Editions of Deathly Hallows films.
-Collectible art cards and one book per-set.
(NOTE: The In-Vision Commentaries from GoF and OotP are missing from these sets.)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter...otter+ultimate


Harry Potter US Ultimate Editions
-Eight films on Blu-Ray.
-Eight part Creating The World Documentary on Blu-Ray.
-Bonus features from original releases of films 1-4 on DVD.
-Extended Editions of Films 1 and 2 on Blu-Ray.
-Collectible art cards and one book per-set.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Potter-Sorce...timate+edition


Harry Potter Wizards Collection (Out of Print)
-Eight films on Blu-Ray.
-Extended Editions of Films 1 and 2 on Blu-Ray.
-3D Editions of Deathly Hallows films.
-DVD Editions of the films.
-Bonus features from original releases on Blu-Ray and DVD (films 1-4).
-Eight Part Creating The World Documentary on Blu-Ray.
-Brand new bonus features disc on Blu-Ray.
-Collectible goodies.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Potter-Wizar...ter+collection


Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection
-All Wizards' Collection content except for the Collectible goodies.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hogwarts-Col...4&keywords=Blu


Depending on how much of a collector you are, this may help you sway which set you may want to go for.

[Skog]

Looks nice and it interests me but those cardboard pockets are making me cringe, especially because the amount of DVDs that come in it.

[crazyman]

I don't know if I should get this, I have the first three on VHS.

[Rixx]

Originally Posted by crazyman

I don't know if I should get this, I have the first three on VHS.

No need to double dip if they are still watchable

[Dalekbuster523Bluray]

Originally Posted by Rixx

No need to double dip if they are still watchable

I know this is a joke but I think the difference with VHS is the picture quality between VHS and DVD and Bluray is massive. VHS tapes are also very easy to break. I had VHS copies of the first two Harry Potter copies and they got jammed. It broke the tape.

So I would recommend anyone who only has VHS copies of the Harry Potter films to upgrade to Bluray or(if there are Muggles in your house and only one Bluray player outside your bedroom) DVD.

[AJD1984]

Originally Posted by Rixx

No need to double dip if they are still watchable

There are millions of Harry Potter fan boys/girls who are willing to double dip, myself included.

We all have our craze. Harry Potter is mine.

I'll be buying this for sure. I wont be using the discs just adding it to my collection. Already own standard Blu-ray discs, Ultimate Editions, Wizards Collection and Limited Edition.