The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition - November 4, 2014

[Adam_WM]

Originally Posted by Farid

According to the back cover of the EE, the new runtime is 186 minutes. Theatrical is 161 minutes.

So 25 minutes of new footage + incorporate Thrain with Gandalf.

Is there a picture of the back cover?

[Pieter V]

Originally Posted by Adam_WM

Is there a picture of the back cover?

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by rexcrk

It's back to normal, and currently listed at $37.98

Too bad the delivery estimate, that used to be listed before it was taken down, has also been removed.

[imsounoriginal]

Glad to see that there will be special features specifically dedicated to the creation of Smaug and filming in HFR 3D. This is my next "street date purchase" so I can't wait for Nov. 4th!

[RYJAPE21]

Mini-review of DoS EE (warning, some spoilers):

https://davegolder2005.wordpress.com...tion-of-smaug/

[oceanicflight_815]

Originally Posted by RYJAPE21

Mini-review of DoS EE (warning, some spoilers):

https://davegolder2005.wordpress.com...tion-of-smaug/

The white stag! Can't wait for this.

[master gandhi]

Will likely pick up the Target steelbook. Haven't seen this movie since theaters. Really looking forward to it!

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by RYJAPE21

Mini-review of DoS EE (warning, some spoilers):

https://davegolder2005.wordpress.com...tion-of-smaug/

blast those brits for getting it early

[Geoff D]

Who's getting what early? That guy got a review copy because he writes for SFX magazine.

If Warners are still giving out review content in the US then perhaps some lucky reviewer for BRDC has it in his sweaty hands right at this very moment.

[returnofthemack]

I really want to check out the extended cuts of the first 2 hobbit movies but I made a decision a while ago to wait for the inevitable box set. I'm one of the people that thought the extended cuts of the lord of the rings movies only added to the experience. I've loved the hobbit movies so far and only a couple more months untill part 3. I can't wait.

[rbg08]

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

I really want to check out the extended cuts of the first 2 hobbit movies but I made a decision a while ago to wait for the inevitable box set. I'm one of the people that thought the extended cuts of the lord of the rings movies only added to the experience. I've loved the hobbit movies so far and only a couple more months untill part 3. I can't wait.

I'm hoping they offer an attractive box to house all 3 of the individual EE Hobbit movies like they did when the LOTR ROTK EE came out. That way you don't have to wait another year for the boxed set and deny yourself the chance to watch these films in the meantime.

I seriously doubt the initial boxed set of the Hobbit EE series will include anything extra not already included with the individual releases. But I fully expect we'll see some additional material when they release the ultimate 6-movie Middle Earth Collection in 4K Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos and HFR for The Hobbit series. Can't wait to hand Peter Jackson more of my money when that happens!

[Schecter123]

I wish Target was selling the steelbook with the 3D disc (have a 3D tv). I'd be all over that.

Still wondering what version I should get? I might just get the regular one. Don't like any of the special ones out there.

[ong kim san]

Hi. Any senior members or bluray fans can guide me to why the extended bluray 3D version for amazon US is almost 1.5times that of the UK for the same edition?
Pardon me if this has been discussed before.

[Indiana Jones]

Originally Posted by ong kim san

Hi. Any senior members or bluray fans can guide me to why the extended bluray 3D version for amazon US is almost 1.5times that of the UK for the same edition?
Pardon me if this has been discussed before.

No reason in particular I imagine, sometimes UK releases are just cheaper than their US counterparts.

[Adam_WM]

Originally Posted by ong kim san

Hi. Any senior members or bluray fans can guide me to why the extended bluray 3D version for amazon US is almost 1.5times that of the UK for the same edition?
Pardon me if this has been discussed before.

It's only $5 USD more if you buy it from Amazon US vs Amazon UK. That's not awful and you'll get a usable digital copy (if you're in the US).

[Pieter V]

October 21st in the iTunes Store.

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/movie/ho...ed/id907987873

[ong kim san]

Thanks for the feedback
I'm not from the States and with the recent price drop from amazon UK I guess it amounts to a cheaper option.
Thanks again.

Originally Posted by Adam_WM

It's only $5 USD more if you buy it from Amazon US vs Amazon UK. That's not awful and you'll get a usable digital copy (if you're in the US).

[bookcase]

I've decided to sell my theatrical editions of Hobbit and LotR because once I have the extended editions, I doubt I will ever return to the theatrical. So they're just sitting there collecting dust. I'm looking forward to this release!

[matt1982]

Someone on theonering.net messageboard got it a day early and says the flashback with Thrain giving Gandalf the key and map is in.

[Jumpman]

Originally Posted by matt1982

Someone on theonering.net messageboard got it a day early and says the flashback with Thrain giving Gandalf the key and map is in.

Well damn. That right there alone is gonna get me to get this tomorrow, digitally.

I always say I'm never going to get suckered in with these extended editions that PJ creates but he adds JUST enough to where you can NEVER go back to the theatrical editions.