The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition - November 4, 2014 - Page 25 - Blu-ray Forum

gates70 · 10-03-2014, 05:30 PM

Don't know if it was posted but for Canadians, they're releasing a steelbook at Future Shop.

Falaskan · 10-03-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gates70

Don't know if it was posted but for Canadians, they're releasing a steelbook at Future Shop.

Sweet mother of Jesus, it LOVE it. That's my favorite cover I've seen them use so far!

BaerGriggs · 10-03-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gates70

Don't know if it was posted but for Canadians, they're releasing a steelbook at Future Shop.

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Looks like a jumbo to me. I don't necessarily have a problem with them but I'm thinking I might just get the Target steelbook still.

tedopolous · 10-03-2014, 07:33 PM

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Looks like a jumbo to me. I don't necessarily have a problem with them but I'm thinking I might just get the Target steelbook still.

It has to be a jumbo. I don't think you can fit 5 discs in a standard steelbook.

rickah88 · 10-03-2014, 07:37 PM

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It has to be a jumbo. I don't think you can fit 5 discs in a standard steelbook.

That's what I'm thinking. I can't seem to recall seeing 5 discs, in anything other than a jumbo? 4 discs can work, but not 5, I believe.

Packerfan75 · 10-03-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gates70

Don't know if it was posted but for Canadians, they're releasing a steelbook at Future Shop.

That is a great cover but I have to wait for the Hobbit Trilogy EE Box Set to settle in next to my LOTR EE.

BaerGriggs · 10-03-2014, 08:36 PM

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That's what I'm thinking. I can't seem to recall seeing 5 discs, in anything other than a jumbo? 4 discs can work, but not 5, I believe.

Heh or they might just pull a Best Buy and not include the 2D edition. I bought one of those last year and like it a lot since I bought the 2D Collector's Edition, but I can't imagine that BB sold too many of them.

rickah88 · 10-03-2014, 08:41 PM

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Heh or they might just pull a Best Buy and not include the 2D edition. I bought one of those last year and like it a lot since I bought the 2D Collector's Edition, but I can't imagine that BB sold too many of them.

That's a good point! I bought the same steelbook, and like it a lot. Definitely compliments the 2D Collector's Edition(which I also bought).

BaerGriggs · 10-03-2014, 08:45 PM

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That's a good point! I bought the same steelbook, and like it a lot. Definitely compliments the 2D Collector's Edition(which I also bought).

As of right now my plan is to buy the 2D Collector's Edition and the 2D Steelbook from Target, and eventually pick up the 3D discs for cheap for the steelbook. I like the 2D cover art better for the Collector's Edition so that's why I'm getting that instead of 3D. And eventually I'm going to pick up the DVD editions that match the LOTR EE DVDs. I fully expect to have about 50 discs worth of these movies by the time the inevitable Middle-Earth collection comes out (which I will likely buy

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rickah88 · 10-03-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BaerGriggs

As of right now my plan is to buy the 2D Collector's Edition and the 2D Steelbook from Target, and eventually pick up the 3D discs for cheap for the steelbook. I like the 2D cover art better for the Collector's Edition so that's why I'm getting that instead of 3D. And eventually I'm going to pick up the DVD editions that match the LOTR EE DVDs. I fully expect to have about 50 discs worth of these movies by the time the inevitable Middle-Earth collection comes out (which I will likely buy

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I want to see pictures when that collection is complete!

I'm doing the same, and getting the 2D version. I'm sorry but the great artwork just lures me in!

Packerfan75 · 10-03-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BaerGriggs

As of right now my plan is to buy the 2D Collector's Edition and the 2D Steelbook from Target, and eventually pick up the 3D discs for cheap for the steelbook. I like the 2D cover art better for the Collector's Edition so that's why I'm getting that instead of 3D. And eventually I'm going to pick up the DVD editions that match the LOTR EE DVDs. I fully expect to have about 50 discs worth of these movies by the time the inevitable Middle-Earth collection comes out (which I will likely buy

)

You can never have too much Middle Earth. I'm both excited and dreading the Five Armies this December. It's a new film but the last film. Bitter sweet.

BaerGriggs · 10-06-2014, 02:18 PM

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I want to see pictures when that collection is complete!

I'm doing the same, and getting the 2D version. I'm sorry but the great artwork just lures me in!

I'm going to need a bigger bookshelf lol. I'm in an even smaller room for my senior year of college and I just have a thin Walmart shelf to hold everything right now

raw341 · 10-06-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gates70

Don't know if it was posted but for Canadians, they're releasing a steelbook at Future Shop.

So they just switched around the artwork compared to the Target version and reg 3D ... Would get it to go along with my 3D steel for the first, but fear itll be JUMBO sized, which i wasnt impressed with when i got the Walking Dead S4 steel from target

TheHutt · 10-06-2014, 03:01 PM

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So they just switched around the artwork compared to the Target version and reg 3D ... Would get it to go along with my 3D steel for the first, but fear itll be JUMBO sized, which i wasnt impressed with when i got the Walking Dead S4 steel from target

For five discs, it will definitely be jumbo-sized.

tsmith675 · 10-12-2014, 10:21 PM

So far, every EE has improved on the theatrical releases of these films. I don't expect this to break that trend. Can't wait. I just need to see that Thrain subplot, damn it.

RYJAPE21 · 10-13-2014, 01:39 AM

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So far, every EE has improved on the theatrical releases of these films. I don't expect this to break that trend. Can't wait. I just need to see that Thrain subplot, damn it.

Agreed! I'm also looking forward to more Beorn and Mirkwood.

Edword · 10-13-2014, 08:39 AM

I just hope this will be easier to find than AUJ was for me. I had a hell of a time finding the 2D version in any store when it was released. I was only able to find the Best Buy steelbook on the day of release.

TheHutt · 10-13-2014, 10:46 AM

PS: my "Unexpected Booklet" project will continue for "The Desolation of Smaug" as well. Here a little appetizer so far:

MechaGodzilla · 10-13-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tsmith675

So far, every EE has improved on the theatrical releases of these films. I don't expect this to break that trend. Can't wait. I just need to see that Thrain subplot, damn it.

I feel the same. In fact, I think this EE might bring the biggest improvement yet. While I prefer the EEs of all the films, Desolation of Smaug is the first one where I actually felt like something was missing in the theatrical cut. Can't wait to see what that half hour or so of new and alternate footage does for the film.

Geoff D · 10-13-2014, 03:42 PM

I like Desolation precisely because it's the shortest of all the Middle-earth movies so far, it moves at a fair old clip and it plays more like an action movie, only with barrel chases instead of car chases. It'll be interesting to see how the EE messes with that pacing, whether it bloats it out or whether it actually makes the film better.

10-03-2014, 05:30 PM	#481
gates70 Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:289 4K collection:1484 Blu-ray collection:5225 Blu-ray reviews:1	Don't know if it was posted but for Canadians, they're releasing a steelbook at Future Shop.

10-12-2014, 10:21 PM	#495
tsmith675 Active Member Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:323 Blu-ray collection:654	So far, every EE has improved on the theatrical releases of these films. I don't expect this to break that trend. Can't wait. I just need to see that Thrain subplot, damn it.

10-13-2014, 08:39 AM	#497
Edword Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:SoCal, CA 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:615 DVD collection:13 Digital collection:176 Trading Score:254	I just hope this will be easier to find than AUJ was for me. I had a hell of a time finding the 2D version in any store when it was released. I was only able to find the Best Buy steelbook on the day of release.

10-13-2014, 10:46 AM	#498
TheHutt Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Trading Score:1	PS: my "Unexpected Booklet" project will continue for "The Desolation of Smaug" as well. Here a little appetizer so far:

10-13-2014, 03:42 PM	#500
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	I like Desolation precisely because it's the shortest of all the Middle-earth movies so far, it moves at a fair old clip and it plays more like an action movie, only with barrel chases instead of car chases. It'll be interesting to see how the EE messes with that pacing, whether it bloats it out or whether it actually makes the film better.

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