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Seretur · 09-08-2010, 10:48 PM

I suppose each director is given the chance to present the version of the film he feels most comfortable with. Columbus chose to offer both his theatrical and extended cuts; Cuarón and Newell chose their theatrical cuts as the definitive versions. Fair enough.

I shall miss the audio/visual commentaries on this second batch, though.

These sets are quite lovingly put together, and the sequelized documentary is well worth owning. I tend to be quite happy with the Ultimates, even if they aren't the be-all end-all of what Blu-ray can do.

The Mad Kiwi · 09-08-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Seretur

I shall miss the audio/visual commentaries on this second batch, though.

Actually, Goblet of Fire will have the "In-Movie Experience" PiP feature from the HD-DVD carried over (the press release got revised the next day to include that and promotional materials like trailers and the HBO special). That leaves Prisoner of Azkaban and Order of the Phoenix as the odd ducks out in the series without PiP tracks (unless they do one for OotP's Ultimate Edition). Ah, well. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for a OotP extended cut.

Dubstar · 09-08-2010, 11:17 PM

what's the audio specs for the next two discs? Will Azkaban be in DTS 6.1 since the other bluray edition featured Dolby Digital EX sound? From what I can tell, only the first three films were released with a matrixed rear center channel of sound.

Steve · 09-08-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

what's the audio specs for the next two discs? Will Azkaban be in DTS 6.1 since the other bluray edition featured Dolby Digital EX sound? From what I can tell, only the first three films were released with a matrixed rear center channel of sound.

According to this site they will both have LPCM 5.1.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Harry...Blu-ray/13775/

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Harry...Blu-ray/13774/

wooble89 · 09-09-2010, 03:02 AM

That's a little strange...would it be so hard to keep things consistent?

At least the packaging will match nicely...(I bet they change it for the last one, Lost Season 6 I'm looking at you)

chesneyvp · 09-09-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mad Kiwi

Actually, Goblet of Fire will have the "In-Movie Experience" PiP feature from the HD-DVD carried over (the press release got revised the next day to include that and promotional materials like trailers and the HBO special). That leaves Prisoner of Azkaban and Order of the Phoenix as the odd ducks out in the series without PiP tracks (unless they do one for OotP's Ultimate Edition). Ah, well. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for a OotP extended cut.

OOTP has an Pip feature:
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1122/...hephoenix.html

The Mad Kiwi · 09-09-2010, 08:15 PM

Oh, I stand corrected. I was only thinking of the Blu-ray, which had the Focus Points but no PiP. So since OotP will undoubtedly get its HD-DVD In Movie Experience carried over, that leaves Prisoner of Azkaban as the odd man out. Shame. I'm sure Alfonso would've loved to have done one, but he's probably too busy with Gravity's pre-production.

Dubstar · 09-09-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

According to this site they will both have LPCM 5.1.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Harry...Blu-ray/13775/

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Harry...Blu-ray/13774/

booo Warner's another reason why I won't be buying these two releases. I wonder why they didn't go the DTS route like the prior ultimate editions.

PeterTHX · 09-09-2010, 09:21 PM

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booo Warner's another reason why I won't be buying these two releases. I wonder why they didn't go the DTS route like the prior ultimate editions.

Uh, you do know that the DTS-MA audio is sourced from these PCM masters...

Dubstar · 09-09-2010, 10:19 PM

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Uh, you do know that the DTS-MA audio is sourced from these PCM masters...

oh I know that, but I was referring to what I thought was
Azkaban sporting a 6.1 soundmix, when in fact it never has or was released as such.

Remmus · 09-11-2010, 05:29 PM

I think they're fake.

Evra · 09-11-2010, 05:42 PM

It's so ugly it has to be fake!

Zero_Cool · 09-11-2010, 05:54 PM

Is it 100% true that 3&4 have nothing extra on the movie?

KingBing · 09-11-2010, 06:07 PM

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Is it 100% true that 3&4 have nothing extra on the movie?

It's looking like it

Zero_Cool · 09-11-2010, 06:08 PM

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It's looking like it

Why are they doing this to us??? It better be $9.99 when it comes out.

Remmus · 09-11-2010, 06:19 PM

It's been said here before, it's not WB's fault, it's the director's choice to make it extended or not.

mredman · 09-11-2010, 07:28 PM

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It's been said here before, it's not WB's fault, it's the director's choice to make it extended or not.

That better not be an excuse when OOTP comes out. That movie screams of an extended cut

Remmus · 09-11-2010, 07:37 PM

Of course! I really hope OOTP comes with the extended cut, the movie needs it.

The Mad Kiwi · 09-11-2010, 09:44 PM

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I think they're fake.

Definitely, though they're fairly impressive Photoshop jobs. For OotP, the altered film logo to accommodate Ron's head is a big giveaway. I also think for HBP, WB's either going to use the original poster art/single-disc DVD art or they're going to cobble together something new. The reason why is because they've been keeping a running theme throughout the covers of the trio+one other character. The same applies to OotP, though I actually wouldn't be surprised to see them use that international poster. They've also been customizing the bottom banners by theme, so I expect them to be shaped differently and have added elements to them. Oh, and those year numbers are too thin in comparison to 1-4.

I echo everyone's sentiments that OotP needs an extended cut badly. 45 minutes is a heck of a lot, and it shows. Even if they only give us, say, 20 of those minutes, I think pacing would still be greatly improved. It all rests with Yates, and I hope he's smart enough to know how badly the fans want this footage.

mredman · 09-11-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mad Kiwi

I echo everyone's sentiments that OotP needs an extended cut badly. 45 minutes is a heck of a lot, and it shows. Even if they only give us, say, 20 of those minutes, I think pacing would still be greatly improved. It all rests with Yates, and I hope he's smart enough to know how badly the fans want this footage.

it should be his job to know that every potter fan was disappointed with the pacing and missing footage on OOTP

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09-08-2010, 10:48 PM	#281
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	I suppose each director is given the chance to present the version of the film he feels most comfortable with. Columbus chose to offer both his theatrical and extended cuts; Cuarón and Newell chose their theatrical cuts as the definitive versions. Fair enough. I shall miss the audio/visual commentaries on this second batch, though. These sets are quite lovingly put together, and the sequelized documentary is well worth owning. I tend to be quite happy with the Ultimates, even if they aren't the be-all end-all of what Blu-ray can do.

09-08-2010, 11:17 PM	#283
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	what's the audio specs for the next two discs? Will Azkaban be in DTS 6.1 since the other bluray edition featured Dolby Digital EX sound? From what I can tell, only the first three films were released with a matrixed rear center channel of sound.

09-09-2010, 03:02 AM	#285
wooble89 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:1083 Blu-ray reviews: 20	That's a little strange...would it be so hard to keep things consistent? At least the packaging will match nicely...(I bet they change it for the last one, Lost Season 6 I'm looking at you)

09-09-2010, 08:15 PM	#287
The Mad Kiwi Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:902 DVD collection:128 Digital collection:16	Oh, I stand corrected. I was only thinking of the Blu-ray, which had the Focus Points but no PiP. So since OotP will undoubtedly get its HD-DVD In Movie Experience carried over, that leaves Prisoner of Azkaban as the odd man out. Shame. I'm sure Alfonso would've loved to have done one, but he's probably too busy with Gravity's pre-production.

09-11-2010, 05:29 PM	#291
Remmus Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Argentina Trading Score:3	I think they're fake.

09-11-2010, 05:42 PM	#292
Evra Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	It's so ugly it has to be fake!

09-11-2010, 05:54 PM	#293
Zero_Cool Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:426 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:81	Is it 100% true that 3&4 have nothing extra on the movie?

09-11-2010, 06:19 PM	#296
Remmus Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Argentina Trading Score:3	It's been said here before, it's not WB's fault, it's the director's choice to make it extended or not.

09-11-2010, 07:37 PM	#298
Remmus Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Argentina Trading Score:3	Of course! I really hope OOTP comes with the extended cut, the movie needs it.

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