The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition - November 4, 2014 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Hardkore · 04-24-2014, 07:57 PM

YES! I will still wait for this as I rent the theatrical version just to relive it again until then.
I assume this should be out around November.

HonestJohn · 04-24-2014, 08:00 PM

I was going to wait for the EE myself, but saw the Theatrical used on Ebay for $12.00 so I went for it. Hopefully they release the EE with same kind of packaging as the first Hobbit. Nicely done.

HD Goofnut · 04-24-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HonestJohn

I was going to wait for the EE myself, but saw the Theatrical used on Ebay for $12.00 so I went for it. Hopefully they release the EE with same kind of packaging as the first Hobbit. Nicely done.

Indeed, another lenticular slipbox would be nice for sure.

Geoff D · 04-24-2014, 08:20 PM

They won't skimp on the packaging now, if the EE case isn't the same then there will be uproar across all of nerd-dom! I'll have to stick with the UK one though because the US EE was a lot slimmer, IIRC. (Not that it makes a difference in terms of content, I'm just reminding myself not to import TDOS:EE!)

bookcase · 04-24-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Braktastic

I think I'd like to see the barrel ride extended 25 minutes. You know, maybe CGI some Country Bears in there just for the hell of it.

I wish he'd CGI over those awful video shots in the barrel scene.

imsounoriginal · 04-24-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bookcase

I wish he'd CGI over those awful video shots in the barrel scene.

The whole barrel sequence/movie/trilogy was shot on "video." :P
But I know what you mean, the GoPro shots are distracting.

chris_sc77 · 04-24-2014, 09:05 PM

One scene that definitely runs longer is the scene of Gandalf and Radagast in the tombs. They showed an extended version of the scene on the live event back in April or March of last year so hopefully they incorporate the full scene into this longer version .
Also I am guessing we will certainly get more Laketown and mirkwood extensions.
I also wanna know when we are going to get a trailer or glimpse of the 3rd film.
Hopefully at the latest we get a trailer with Godzilla or Edge of Tomorrow

Jar Jar Stinks · 04-24-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Braktastic

I think I'd like to see the barrel ride extended 25 minutes. You know, maybe CGI some Country Bears in there just for the hell of it.

I'd like to see just the barrel scene extended to 3 more movies plus extended editions and more appendices!

The Dark Shape · 04-24-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

I'd REALLY like to see more of Gandalf and Radagast, as that material felt severely truncated in the middle stretch of the theatrical. I think they kept exactly what they needed, but just for curiosity's sake, I'd love to see more.

Man, Gandalf's material -- as well as the abundance of pointless Orcs -- is what really bugged me about the film. Why exactly did we need to go to the tombs of the Ringwraiths?

HD Goofnut · 04-24-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dark Shape

Man, Gandalf's material -- as well as the abundance of pointless Orcs -- is what really bugged me about the film. Why exactly did we need to go to the tombs of the Ringwraiths?

To verify that the dagger was indeed taken from the tomb that was seen in the first film.

The Edge · 04-24-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cortiz

I'm not a fan of these movies, but I see this as a scam. So if you are a die hard fan and must have both the theatrical and extended cut, then you must buy both version separately. Why not offer both the theatrical and extended cuts on the same release for those who wants to own both cuts?

If you're not a fan, why are you posting on this thread?

I suspect there is backlash over the name change here? There's already some on PJ's Facebook account.

For me, it makes sense.

rikraq · 04-25-2014, 12:09 AM

So this will come out around November, I guess?

I really like watching the making of documentaries of these movies.

brian9229 · 04-25-2014, 12:47 AM

No surprise there, just wish they would of put it out with the theatrical, but im betting it will come the same time that the EE of AUJ came last year. Cant wait!!

Gold Ranger · 04-25-2014, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandalorian

A given. I'll continue to wait out the EEs of these films.

It isn't a scam. Scams usually involve some sort of trickery. No one has to buy both, and diehards can choose to invest an extra $20, or so, if they want to. It isn't breaking anyone's bank.

The Fellowship of the Ring was the first time there was a Scam with this. It was also the only time there was a Scam with these.

No one knew before opening the DVD that there would be an Extended Cut later that same year.

chris_sc77 · 04-25-2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KaineKinetic

The Fellowship of the Ring was the first time there was a Scam with this. It was also the only time there was a Scam with these.

No one knew before opening the DVD that there would be an Extended Cut later that same year.

Um are you sure. I remember the theatrical version of fellowship not coming out until August and the DVD having a trailer for the extended version on it so people had to know.

Blu-Benny · 04-25-2014, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cortiz

I'm not a fan of these movies, but I see this as a scam. So if you are a die hard fan and must have both the theatrical and extended cut, then you must buy both version separately. Why not offer both the theatrical and extended cuts on the same release for those who wants to own both cuts?

no scam what-so-ever. we've known from day one that this was coming.....people that wanted one or the other have all of the information right off the bat to make that decision.

same exact process we've gone through for all 3 lord of the rings movies and the 1st hobbit movie.

Gold Ranger · 04-25-2014, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_sc77

Um are you sure. I remember the theatrical version of fellowship not coming out until August and the DVD having a trailer for the extended version on it so people had to know.

It had a Trailer and an Insert. But you did just prove my ppoint. The only way to know about the Extended was to buy the DVD and open it.

The_Donster · 04-25-2014, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Edword

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Originally Posted by Cortiz

I'm not a fan of these movies, but I see this as a scam. So if you are a die hard fan and must have both the theatrical and extended cut, then you must buy both version separately. Why not offer both the theatrical and extended cuts on the same release for those who wants to own both cuts?

Not everyone wants to own both cuts. That's the reason I'm waiting on the EE.

I'm kind of with Edword on this and waiting for the extended cut. I'm just hoping we see another digibook to go with the first film. As far as it being a scam? Melodramatic much? No one is twisting anyone's arm to purchase the Extended Editions and everyone knows the way the trilogy works by now. We'll most likely see another edition when all of the films are tied up too. I wouldn't be surprised if it is in new packaging to match or include the LOTR Extended Editions. It is marketing 101.

rickah88 · 04-25-2014, 04:44 AM

Nice! Hopefully WM does a digibook for this, although I doubt it.

The_Donster · 04-25-2014, 04:49 AM

^^Who do you think it will be this go round Rick? Wouldn't it be strange if no one did one? Is that heard of?

04-24-2014, 07:57 PM	#21
Hardkore Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:153 MA collection:1 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	YES! I will still wait for this as I rent the theatrical version just to relive it again until then. I assume this should be out around November.

04-24-2014, 08:00 PM	#22
HonestJohn Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:The Final Frontier ... 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:547 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:2	I was going to wait for the EE myself, but saw the Theatrical used on Ebay for $12.00 so I went for it. Hopefully they release the EE with same kind of packaging as the first Hobbit. Nicely done.

04-24-2014, 08:20 PM	#24
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1346 Blu-ray collection:2523 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	They won't skimp on the packaging now, if the EE case isn't the same then there will be uproar across all of nerd-dom! I'll have to stick with the UK one though because the US EE was a lot slimmer, IIRC. (Not that it makes a difference in terms of content, I'm just reminding myself not to import TDOS:EE!)

04-24-2014, 09:05 PM	#27
chris_sc77 Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Location:OH Blu-ray collection:1345 DVD collection:4285 Digital collection:144 Trading Score:777	One scene that definitely runs longer is the scene of Gandalf and Radagast in the tombs. They showed an extended version of the scene on the live event back in April or March of last year so hopefully they incorporate the full scene into this longer version . Also I am guessing we will certainly get more Laketown and mirkwood extensions. I also wanna know when we are going to get a trailer or glimpse of the 3rd film. Hopefully at the latest we get a trailer with Godzilla or Edge of Tomorrow

04-25-2014, 12:09 AM	#32
rikraq Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Columbia, MO Trading Score:99	So this will come out around November, I guess? I really like watching the making of documentaries of these movies.

04-25-2014, 12:47 AM	#33
brian9229 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Vermont / Steelbook™ - 481 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1553 DVD collection:71 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:59	No surprise there, just wish they would of put it out with the theatrical, but im betting it will come the same time that the EE of AUJ came last year. Cant wait!!

04-25-2014, 04:44 AM	#39
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Nice! Hopefully WM does a digibook for this, although I doubt it.

04-25-2014, 04:49 AM	#40
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	^^Who do you think it will be this go round Rick? Wouldn't it be strange if no one did one? Is that heard of?

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