The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - 2013 Pre-orders - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Walsh · 02-06-2013, 12:56 PM

I will probably buy the theatricles then get the Extended trilogy box set when its released years down the line.

However if i see the extended version and its well packaged i will likely crumble and triple dip this franchise. - I loved the movie much more than i expected too. I also thought the HFR 3D was incredible on the imax and most people said it was like watching a "soap opera"

I would watch emmerdale ,eastenders, corrie any day if they were as good looking as the hobbit lol

wildphantom · 02-06-2013, 04:05 PM

April 8th is the just announced UK release date.

Import it is then!!

Buddy Ackerman · 02-06-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wildphantom

April 8th is the just announced UK release date.

Import it is then!!

Damn it. I don't mind waiting for the product itself, it's just the idea of missing the full DoS preview stream.

I'd import too but it'll be one of the sets of blu-rays that I'll proudly display and be fickle about so I'd prefer them all to be UK releases. Plus I'm hoping we also get a combi pack (I'm sure we will with it being Warners) so I can send the DVD to my nephew - and a R1 version is no good to him.

Mavrick · 02-06-2013, 05:05 PM

Think I'll wait for the trilogy box set.

insomniac013 · 02-06-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Damn it. I don't mind waiting for the product itself, it's just the idea of missing the full DoS preview stream.

I'd import too but it'll be one of the sets of blu-rays that I'll proudly display and be fickle about so I'd prefer them all to be UK releases. Plus I'm hoping we also get a combi pack (I'm sure we will with it being Warners) so I can send the DVD to my nephew - and a R1 version is no good to him.

Wont it be from EiV again? They handled Lord of the Rings.

Buddy Ackerman · 02-06-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by insomniac013

Wont it be from EiV again? They handled Lord of the Rings.

No, not since Warners too over New Line. EiV still got their logo on the blu-rays of LOTR thanks to their existing contracts for the films but these will be solely Warners now - Entertainment had nothing to do with the theatrical release either.

evilzedar · 02-06-2013, 05:59 PM

I'll just do what I did with the LOTR DVDs. Skip the theatrical releases and get the extended editions with statues, if they do something similar.

BigNickUK · 02-06-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wildphantom

April 8th is the just announced UK release date.

Import it is then!!

...because 2 and a half weeks is too long to wait

RazorwireRyan · 02-06-2013, 11:09 PM

Honestly just gonna wait til the Extended Cut. LOVED the movie but can wait. I'll get the theatrical in a few years when it's dirt cheap

lateralspin · 02-07-2013, 01:18 AM

I might wait until the extended trilogy boxset comes out, because I know that I am going to have to own the boxset. It seems a waste to buy the first two, and then they release boxsets.

I hope they don't release the Ultimate of Ultimate Lord of the Rings / Hobbit boxset.

Rincewind78 · 02-07-2013, 06:44 AM

In no major rush to buy it either. Happy to wait for extended edition no.1 and leave it at that!

wildphantom · 02-07-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigNickUK

...because 2 and a half weeks is too long to wait

It'll be available to import around the 8th no doubt, so by the time it arrives...almost a month early. I'll take that for an extra few quid.

BigNickUK · 02-07-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wildphantom

It'll be available to import around the 8th no doubt, so by the time it arrives...almost a month early. I'll take that for an extra few quid.

If you are talking about the US edition then I think you may have your dates confused as it is not out there until March 19th. It is out in the UK on April 8th

Indiana Jones · 02-07-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BigNickUK

If you are talking about the US edition then I think you may have your dates confused as it is not out there until March 19th. It is out in the UK on April 8th

US releases are usually available 2-3 weeks before release so not impossible for it to start shipping late Feb/early March.

Buddy Ackerman · 02-07-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lateralspin

I hope they don't release the Ultimate of Ultimate Lord of the Rings / Hobbit boxset.

Of course they will. I can see it being similar to the Harry Potter and Dark Knight Trilogy patterns - a 'regular' boxset when the final film is out on blu-ray that Christmas and an Ultimate Collector's Boxset with exclusive features, memorabilia and special packaging, the following autumn. And I expect that boxset will be the whole Middle-Earth saga.

Still, that'll be for the hardcore fans. At least with the theatrical and Extended Edition boxsets they'll be choices for every level of fan and price.

Dharma572 · 02-07-2013, 06:37 PM

Potential cover art up on Amazon? If they're real it looks as if we're just getting the poster... although I prefer that to what the US have got.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&hi...0dark%20thirty

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 -

Deciazulado · 02-08-2013, 02:08 AM

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray Steelbook

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 3D Blu-ray

Mavrick · 02-08-2013, 02:15 AM

God damn it! They had to go and do a steelbook didnt they

Wait does it include the 3D version too?

Judex · 02-08-2013, 02:30 AM

meh I'll wait for the extended edition.

02-08-2013, 02:08 AM	#38
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1161 Blu-ray collection:7057 DVD collection:4065	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

02-06-2013, 12:56 PM	#21
Walsh Member Member since:Oct 2012	I will probably buy the theatricles then get the Extended trilogy box set when its released years down the line. However if i see the extended version and its well packaged i will likely crumble and triple dip this franchise. - I loved the movie much more than i expected too. I also thought the HFR 3D was incredible on the imax and most people said it was like watching a "soap opera" I would watch emmerdale ,eastenders, corrie any day if they were as good looking as the hobbit lol

02-06-2013, 04:05 PM	#22
wildphantom Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:644 DVD collection:3 iTunes collection:993 Trading Score:47	April 8th is the just announced UK release date. Import it is then!!

02-06-2013, 05:05 PM	#24
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	Think I'll wait for the trilogy box set.

02-06-2013, 05:59 PM	#27
evilzedar Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Cornwall 4K collection:340 Blu-ray collection:2804 DVD collection:229	I'll just do what I did with the LOTR DVDs. Skip the theatrical releases and get the extended editions with statues, if they do something similar.

02-06-2013, 11:09 PM	#29
RazorwireRyan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Norway/Wales 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:897 Trading Score:3	Honestly just gonna wait til the Extended Cut. LOVED the movie but can wait. I'll get the theatrical in a few years when it's dirt cheap

02-07-2013, 01:18 AM	#30
lateralspin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sydney Australia Trading Score:6	I might wait until the extended trilogy boxset comes out, because I know that I am going to have to own the boxset. It seems a waste to buy the first two, and then they release boxsets. I hope they don't release the Ultimate of Ultimate Lord of the Rings / Hobbit boxset.

02-07-2013, 06:44 AM	#31
Rincewind78 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:509	In no major rush to buy it either. Happy to wait for extended edition no.1 and leave it at that!

02-07-2013, 06:37 PM	#36
Dharma572 Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:England Blu-ray collection:159 Trading Score:1	Potential cover art up on Amazon? If they're real it looks as if we're just getting the poster... although I prefer that to what the US have got. http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&hi...0dark%20thirty

02-07-2013, 07:10 PM	#37
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, 02:15 AM	#39
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	God damn it! They had to go and do a steelbook didnt they Wait does it include the 3D version too?

02-08-2013, 02:30 AM	#40
Judex Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Leeds, England 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:1281	meh I'll wait for the extended edition.

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