Harry Potter 1-8 (2001-2011) (Hogwarts Collection / Wizard's Collection)

[alatarg]

Originally Posted by PUsokrJosh305

I have all 8 films on regular Blu-ray as well, but I wanted the UE's because it was advertised at the time to be the "ultimate" ones, I knew they were going to box them all up into one set, but I thought they were going to wait till after the last 2 UE's would be released individually, but sadly and stupidly, WB didn't do that, as someone said earlier, they got greedy, u might have been the smart one out of this, but at the same time I and lots of other people believed WB would release those UE's before a huge boxed set would ever come out

You have to wait a little bit longer to get the UE's, no worries. You're not getting screwed over in the slightest bit, WB never gave promised release dates of the UE's, they ARE getting released. It shouldn't matter that it comes out after the mega box set, if they weren't releasing the last two UE's I would understand your frustration, but they are, so quit complaining.

[binarymelon]

Originally Posted by PUsokrJosh305

The only way we know they are coming out is by some German Websites, and a digital bits e-mail saying they will come out eventually, we have had no official word from WB, no press release, nothing, which is why we are all annoyed and ticked off

Did you have a press release about 3 & 4 after 1 & 2? Did you get a press release about 5 & 6 after 3 & 4? My guess is you got press releases when they were ready to announce it. Guess what? It'll probably be the same way this time.

[PUsokrJosh305]

Originally Posted by binarymelon

Did you have a press release about 3 & 4 after 1 & 2? Did you get a press release about 5 & 6 after 3 & 4? My guess is you got press releases when they were ready to announce it. Guess what? It'll probably be the same way this time.

I think ur missing the point of what I'm trying to make, but it's no use arguing, I'm calling WB up directly to see what they can tell me

[binarymelon]

Originally Posted by PUsokrJosh305

I think ur missing the point of what I'm trying to make

The problem is you don't have a point. You're acting like you're never going to get the UEs even though you know they're coming. You're complaining because the kid down the street is getting the cool toys before you.

edit: I've honestly got to put you on my ignore list because if I keep having this argument I'm going to get myself banned.

[PUsokrJosh305]

Originally Posted by binarymelon

The problem is you don't have a point. You're acting like you're never going to get the UEs even though you know they're coming. You're complaining because the kid down the street is getting the cool toys before you.

edit: I've honestly got to put you on my ignore list because if I keep having this argument I'm going to get myself banned.

Smh* don't do that, alright Im sorry if I annoyed u in any way, but please understand that I'm frustrated, that's all I ask, in truth we should all be celebrating Potter, for what it has done for our generation, again I'm sorry

[Reddwarf6662]

Originally Posted by vpt360

Okay thanks. Should we expect extended editions or "directors cuts" for the others? I'm just concerned about double-dipping, lol.

The other three director's said no when it came to doing director's cuts/extended cuts. Cuaron will probably stick to his word. Newell and Yates I'm not so sure about. Warner could have any editor they want to go in and add minutes as well wherever the editor feels like it is necessary. Problem with this second route is that the editor may never of have worked on the film before, doesn't know the director's intentions, and may not care about the film itself. Maybe the directors feel like their films are fine as they are. I say give us extended editions only if the director wants to come back and give us an alternate cut.

[K i r a]

Originally Posted by binarymelon

The problem is you don't have a point. You're acting like you're never going to get the UEs even though you know they're coming. You're complaining because the kid down the street is getting the cool toys before you.

edit: I've honestly got to put you on my ignore list because if I keep having this argument I'm going to get myself banned.

This 110%.

Will the UE's come out this year? To be honest (while we're speculating), I don't think so. The Blu-ray's of them coming out rumored for October are the general releases of the 3D combo packs that were BB exclusives for about a year. THat's my guess. And to push sales of this set, they're including all the discs of the UE of both part 7 movies just to get your money and worry you, when in reality, we'll probably see it summer time 2013. Warner Bros. is greedy, people; have you forgotten they've released movie-packs of EVERY movie since the third movie (for DVD; 1-5 and etc. for BD)? They're milking every single penny they can because they know since this series ended, and now Batman, too, that they don't have many flagship franchises that guarantee them hundreds of millions, or a billion dollars.

We'll see them later rather than sooner, but they're coming. I'll patiently wait and not get suckered in.

On a side note, I'm buying this set. LOL. NOT FOR ME! My GF collects everything HP, so her mom who's just as fanatical will be purchasing it with my discount on it.

[K i r a]

Originally Posted by Reddwarf6662

The other three director's said no when it came to doing director's cuts/extended cuts. Cuaron will probably stick to his word. Newell and Yates I'm not so sure about. Warner could have any editor they want to go in and add minutes as well wherever the editor feels like it is necessary. Problem with this second route is that the editor may never of have worked on the film before, doesn't know the director's intentions, and may not care about the film itself. Maybe the directors feel like their films are fine as they are. I say give us extended editions only if the director wants to come back and give us an alternate cut.

This, too! Lol.

As much as I did enjoy the films, I would like to see more in Order of the Phoneix, and ESPECIALLY Half-Blood Prince! That one felt like the most condensed, edited version ever! I'm not even sure if they shot more, but they missed about 3-4 more of the pensive memories of Voldemort, and a few others. I also wouldn't mind them adding even a 10-minute battle scene, because the ending was so anti-climatic; saying "we wanted to save the climatic battle for the final movie" is NO excuse!

[binarymelon]

Originally Posted by K i r a

This 110%.

Will the UE's come out this year? To be honest (while we're speculating), I don't think so. The Blu-ray's of them coming out rumored for October are the general releases of the 3D combo packs that were BB exclusives for about a year. THat's my guess. And to push sales of this set, they're including all the discs of the UE of both part 7 movies just to get your money and worry you, when in reality, we'll probably see it summer time 2013. Warner Bros. is greedy, people; have you forgotten they've released movie-packs of EVERY movie since the third movie (for DVD; 1-5 and etc. for BD)? They're milking every single penny they can because they know since this series ended, and now Batman, too, that they don't have many flagship franchises that guarantee them hundreds of millions, or a billion dollars.

We'll see them later rather than sooner, but they're coming. I'll patiently wait and not get suckered in.

On a side note, I'm buying this set. LOL. NOT FOR ME! My GF collects everything HP, so her mom who's just as fanatical will be purchasing it with my discount on it.

The margins on the Wizards collection will be nowhere near what they are for a UE. Given that the WC is limited to 63000 it's not going to make them that much money. You will see probably both remaining UEs and a boxset with them all hit before the holidays and the reason is exactly what you would expect. To make money.

[rocklobster]

Originally Posted by PUsokrJosh305

Yes, you are correct sir, it is basically all of the Ultimate Editions, plus HP 7 parts 1 and 2 UE's (which they haven't been released individually yet), an extra 5 hour bonus disc, a dvd of each film, and memorabilia from the movies, all in one huge box

Again, please pardon my question, and the lengthy post. I pulled this from the Amazon.com page as it actually lists out all 31 discs

Disc 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Theatrical Version + Extended Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)

Disc 2: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Theatrical Version (DVD)

Disc 3: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Creating The World: The Magic Begins (Blu-ray)

Disc 4: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Disc 2 from the Special Edition (DVD)

Disc 5: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Theatrical Version + Extended Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)

Disc 6: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Theatrical Version (DVD)

Disc 7: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Creating the World: Characters (Blu-ray)

Disc 8: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Disc 2 from the Special Edition (DVD)

Disc 9: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Theatrical Version (Blu-ray)

Disc 10: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Theatrical Version (DVD)

Disc 11: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Creating the World: Creatures (Blu-ray)

Disc 12: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Disc 2 from the Special Edition (DVD)

Disc 13: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Theatrical Version (Blu-ray)

Disc 14: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Theatrical Version (DVD)

Disc 15: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Creating the World: Sound & Music (Blu-ray)

Disc 16: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Disc 2 from the Special Edition (DVD)

Disc 17: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Theatrical Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)

Disc 18: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Theatrical Version (DVD)

Disc 19: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Creating the World: Evolution (Blu-ray)

Disc 20: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Theatrical Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)

Disc 21: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Theatrical Version (DVD)

Disc 22: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Creating the World: Magical Effects + Extra Content (Blu-ray)

Disc 23: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Theatrical Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)

Disc 24: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Theatrical Version (DVD)

Disc 25: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Creating the World: Story + Extra Content (Blu-ray)

Disc 26: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (Blu-ray 3D)

Disc 27: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Theatrical Version + Extra Content (Blu-ray)

Disc 28: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Theatrical Version (DVD)

Disc 29: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Creating the World: Growing Up + Extra Content (Blu-ray)

Disc 30: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (Blu-ray 3D)

Disc 31: Wizard's Collection Exclusive Bonus Disc (Blu-ray)

So, for the UK version, everything listed here would be in that version exactly the same, so the DVD's wouldn't work but everything else would? Because if that's the case, I don't need the DVD Copies, because I have them on Blu-Ray, and even if I NEEDED them, I still have them stored away somewhere on DVD.

[ChristmasFnatic]

Yeah, I hope they release something without the DVDs.

[unkie fester]

My store got two in last week, even though there pre ordered i was so excited to open our shipping box to see that

[goofystitch]

Originally Posted by rocklobster

So, for the UK version, everything listed here would be in that version exactly the same, so the DVD's wouldn't work but everything else would? Because if that's the case, I don't need the DVD Copies, because I have them on Blu-Ray, and even if I NEEDED them, I still have them stored away somewhere on DVD.

You will be missing some bonus features if you do that though. The first 4 films have DVD bonus feature discs and most of that content does not repeat on the Blu-Ray bonus feature discs.

[rocklobster]

Originally Posted by goofystitch

You will be missing some bonus features if you do that though. The first 4 films have DVD bonus feature discs and most of that content does not repeat on the Blu-Ray bonus feature discs.

I see...so ultimately, if I am a hardcore HP fan, it would be best to just pony up the money for the US Version of the Wizard's Collection?

[rblum199]

Originally Posted by rocklobster

I see...so ultimately, if I am a hardcore HP fan, it would be best to just pony up the money for the US Version of the Wizard's Collection?

Depends how often you'd really use those discs - it shouldn't be that hard to find a way to play those DVDs on your computer.

[goofystitch]

Originally Posted by rocklobster

I see...so ultimately, if I am a hardcore HP fan, it would be best to just pony up the money for the US Version of the Wizard's Collection?

That's the route I went at least. But it might be worthwhile to look at what's on those discs and decide if it's important for you to have that content. If memory serves correct, the DVD bonus discs for the first two films didn't have much video content and was mostly interactive games.

Originally Posted by rblum199

Depends how often you'd really use those discs - it shouldn't be that hard to find a way to play those DVDs on your computer.

rblum199 makes a good point. Some DVD-ROM drives can switch regions an unlimited number of times if you don't mind watching that content on a computer instead of a TV (or you may already have your computer synched with your TV). It's ultimately about what is the best fit for your budget/interest level.

[goofystitch]

I just found a website with a video unboxing and review of the British version, but the twist is that everything is reviewed by a kid! It's really adorable to see him try and figure out what's in the box, having no previous knowledge of the contents. Click here to check it out.

[Reddwarf6662]

Originally Posted by rocklobster

I see...so ultimately, if I am a hardcore HP fan, it would be best to just pony up the money for the US Version of the Wizard's Collection?

Nope if you were a hardcore fan you would be buying a Wizard's Collection from the U.S. and U.K.. The U.S. so you can have one version that says Sorcerer's Stone and the U.K. so you can have one version that says Philosopher's Stone. Sad part is I have got one friend doing this. I went with the U.K. version myself because I prefer hearing Philosopher's Stone.

[Reddwarf6662]

Originally Posted by goofystitch

That's the route I went at least. But it might be worthwhile to look at what's on those discs and decide if it's important for you to have that content. If memory serves correct, the DVD bonus discs for the first two films didn't have much video content and was mostly interactive games.



rblum199 makes a good point. Some DVD-ROM drives can switch regions an unlimited number of times if you don't mind watching that content on a computer instead of a TV (or you may already have your computer synched with your TV). It's ultimately about what is the best fit for your budget/interest level.

There are some good points here, but you can get a decent region free dvd player from places like this for a cheap price. http://www.220-electronics.com/dvd/dvdorig.htm You would still be saving 50 bucks after you purchased the player.

[rocklobster]

Originally Posted by Reddwarf6662

Nope if you were a hardcore fan you would be buying a Wizard's Collection from the U.S. and U.K.. The U.S. so you can have one version that says Sorcerer's Stone and the U.K. so you can have one version that says Philosopher's Stone. Sad part is I have got one friend doing this. I went with the U.K. version myself because I prefer hearing Philosopher's Stone.

LOL! Man that IS hardcore! I don't think I can afford 2 of these though, I am having enough trouble convincing myself to get 1 of them, just because of the price.

I went ahead and cancelled my pre-order for the UK version. I appreciate your guys' responses. A number of great things were brought up that I hadn't considered. I knew that the DVD discs would be unplayable, but I did not consider that there might actually be some of the special features on there that I may want to watch.

I had not considered the fact that even in a special shipping packaging that coming overseas may damage packaging.

And with the combo of my Best Buy GC and RZ coupons, the price will come out to be about the same. And I had been banking the RZ coupons for no real reason anyway, I had legitimately forgotten to print them off for a while, but then just decided to keep banking them.