Harry Potter: Ultimate Editions (2001-2011)

[TheHighRoller]

Does anyone know if the only thing exclusive to these in regards to bonus features are the bonus discs that make up the 7 part documentary?

From what I understand, the first two films have the extended editions on disc one. Then they have one disc of a 7-part documentary exclusive to these Ultimate Editions. From film 3 onward, do you have to keep any of the movie discs or DVD discs to have exclusive bonus features, in addition to the extra disc? The reviews for 1 and 2 say the 2nd bonus DVD disc just features SD versions of features previously made available.

I say this because a friend gave me the bonus 7-part discs for the first 5 films, but the review for 5 makes it seem like the movie disc has some bonus features that are still exclusive to the Ultimate Edition like the PIP and one other thing I can't remember. So I assume 3-7 might have bonus features exclusive to these Ultimate Editions on other discs besides the corresponding Part _ disc?

[TheHighRoller]

Originally Posted by Gandalf_515

I own all the UE's, a set with just the films and the Hogwarts Collection and out of these three I'd have to say that the Hogwarts collection is by far the best set to get, it's an excellent set

Does the Hogwarts Collection really feature that last bonus disc from the Wizard's Collection?

[koberulz]

Yes.

[The Mad Kiwi]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

Does anyone know if the only thing exclusive to these in regards to bonus features are the bonus discs that make up the 7 part documentary?

From what I understand, the first two films have the extended editions on disc one. Then they have one disc of a 7-part documentary exclusive to these Ultimate Editions. From film 3 onward, do you have to keep any of the movie discs or DVD discs to have exclusive bonus features, in addition to the extra disc? The reviews for 1 and 2 say the 2nd bonus DVD disc just features SD versions of features previously made available.

I say this because a friend gave me the bonus 7-part discs for the first 5 films, but the review for 5 makes it seem like the movie disc has some bonus features that are still exclusive to the Ultimate Edition like the PIP and one other thing I can't remember. So I assume 3-7 might have bonus features exclusive to these Ultimate Editions on other discs besides the corresponding Part _ disc?

Yeah, Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix both have the In-Movie Experience on their Ultimate Editions Blus which were previously exclusive to the HD-DVDs. I'm not sure which Blu or DVD versions you already own, but if you buy them on UHD, the included Blus are the updated versions that include those PiP features.

And you definitely have to hang onto the DVD bonus discs of 1-4 if you want every single feature (besides what's on the exclusive boxed set bonus disc). 1 and 2 carry over some stuff from their DVD bonus discs onto the new documentary Blu discs but still drop some featurettes and galleries, especially in Chamber's case. With 3 and 4, NONE of their original bonus disc material is carried over to the documentary Blu. You're safe with 5-7 since by that time, most of the original supplements were in HD, so WB saw fit to include them on the documentary discs.

[TheHighRoller]

Originally Posted by The Mad Kiwi

Yeah, Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix both have the In-Movie Experience on their Ultimate Editions Blus which were previously exclusive to the HD-DVDs. I'm not sure which Blu or DVD versions you already own, but if you buy them on UHD, the included Blus are the updated versions that include those PiP features.

And you definitely have to hang onto the DVD bonus discs of 1-4 if you want every single feature (besides what's on the exclusive boxed set bonus disc). 1 and 2 carry over some stuff from their DVD bonus discs onto the new documentary Blu discs but still drop some featurettes and galleries, especially in Chamber's case. With 3 and 4, NONE of their original bonus disc material is carried over to the documentary Blu. You're safe with 5-7 since by that time, most of the original supplements were in HD, so WB saw fit to include them on the documentary discs.

I sold the HD Blu-rays from the 4K Collection, so I'll have to look for 4 and 5 from the UE. Then 1-4 on DVD from the UE, plus that Bonus Disc.


So with 5-7, I only need the respective Bonus Disc from each and that's all?

[RillIris]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

Does the Hogwarts Collection really feature that last bonus disc from the Wizard's Collection?

These 2 are the same sets in terms of disc, apart from the drastic change in packaging. Great way to get every extra ever released, and even the 3D versions of the two Year 7 movies. Only things you’re missing with these sets are the newer 4K disc. Note the newest anniversary version of the first movie features a new mode to watch the movie with as well, no similar release has followed for the sequels.

[koberulz]

I have the Hogwarts collection and the 4K set. Removed the DVDs from the Hogwarts box and replaced them with the 4Ks, put the DVDs in the 4K box and tucked it away in a cupboard.

[TheHighRoller]

Originally Posted by RillIris

These 2 are the same sets in terms of disc, apart from the drastic change in packaging. Great way to get every extra ever released, and even the 3D versions of the two Year 7 movies. Only things you’re missing with these sets are the newer 4K disc. Note the newest anniversary version of the first movie features a new mode to watch the movie with as well, no similar release has followed for the sequels.

So to own all the special features, you need:

- HP1-8 4K Blu-rays
- HP7: DH1 & HP8: DH2 3D Blu-rays
- HP1 20th Anniversary Blu-ray (PIP Bonus)

- 1 & 2 Ultimate Edition Extended Blu-rays (also in 4K's Blu-rays)
- Ultimate Edition Bonus Discs Parts 1-7
- 4 & 5 Blu-rays from UE (PIP Bonus Feature - also in 4K's Blu-rays)

- 1-4 Bonus DVDs from Ultimate Editions
- 7: Best Buy Bonus Disc (Bonus also featured in 7/8's UE?)
- 8: Target Bonus Disc (Is this in 7/8's UE?)
- Hogwarts Collection / Wizard Collection Bonus Disc



I'm sure there's a more detailed breakdown somewhere, but I'm guessing this is all? I have that trunk for 1-5 and I never sold the discs because they feature artwork that goes with the "books". I wonder if maybe those have 4 and 5 with the PiP Bonuses, as that collection is almost never mentioned.

[RillIris]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

So to own all the special features, you need:

- HP1-8 4K Blu-rays
- HP7: DH1 & HP8: DH2 3D Blu-rays
- HP1 20th Anniversary Blu-ray (PIP Bonus)

- 1 & 2 Ultimate Edition Extended Blu-rays (also in 4K's Blu-rays)
- Ultimate Edition Bonus Discs Parts 1-7
- 4 & 5 Blu-rays from UE (PIP Bonus Feature - also in 4K's Blu-rays)

- 1-4 Bonus DVDs from Ultimate Editions
- 7: Best Buy Bonus Disc (Bonus also featured in 7/8's UE?)
- 8: Target Bonus Disc (Is this in 7/8's UE?)
- Hogwarts Collection / Wizard Collection Bonus Disc



I'm sure there's a more detailed breakdown somewhere, but I'm guessing this is all? I have that trunk for 1-5 and I never sold the discs because they feature artwork that goes with the "books". I wonder if maybe those have 4 and 5 with the PiP Bonuses, as that collection is almost never mentioned.

At least one of the bonus disc now that you remind me does have exclusive content. If you have the Hogwarts/Wizard collection, one of the 4K collections, and the 20th anniversary release you have very nearly everything, the reunion special I suppose deserves a shout out also. Someone more knowledgeable might be able to confirm, but that’s basically my collection, and I believe all I’m missing is some very minor things from one maybe two store bonus disc.

[The Mad Kiwi]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

So with 5-7, I only need the respective Bonus Disc from each and that's all?

Yup, 5-7 combine their original bonus material with the new UE material all on one disc, so you're safe with the documentary discs your friend gave you.

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

So to own all the special features, you need:

- HP1-8 4K Blu-rays
- HP7: DH1 & HP8: DH2 3D Blu-rays
- HP1 20th Anniversary Blu-ray (PIP Bonus)

- 1 & 2 Ultimate Edition Extended Blu-rays (also in 4K's Blu-rays)
- Ultimate Edition Bonus Discs Parts 1-7
- 4 & 5 Blu-rays from UE (PIP Bonus Feature - also in 4K's Blu-rays)

- 1-4 Bonus DVDs from Ultimate Editions
- 7: Best Buy Bonus Disc (Bonus also featured in 7/8's UE?)
- 8: Target Bonus Disc (Is this in 7/8's UE?)
- Hogwarts Collection / Wizard Collection Bonus Disc


I'm sure there's a more detailed breakdown somewhere, but I'm guessing this is all? I have that trunk for 1-5 and I never sold the discs because they feature artwork that goes with the "books". I wonder if maybe those have 4 and 5 with the PiP Bonuses, as that collection is almost never mentioned.

You nailed it. Unfortunately, the Blus you have for 4 and 5 in that trunk set are the original ones without the PiP features because that set came out a year before the UEs even started launching. I'm not sure if the re-releases of 4 and 5 (the ones that feature creature art and the 2-movie collections) are the newer discs or the older ones, so it might be safest for you to re-buy the individual 4Ks and give/sell those UHD discs.

Keep in mind that you can find the original DVD releases for 1-4 for cheap that way you can get the bonus discs off those. You don't need the Best Buy bonus disc for DH1 because that content (the "Behind the Magic" TV special and the "On the Road" featurette) got carried over to the UE. And if you do manage to track down the Hogwarts Collection/Wizard's Collection bonus disc on its own, you don't need the Target bonus disc for DH2. That Target disc was a 45-minute version of "When Harry Left Hogwarts," but the bonus disc from either boxed set gives you the complete 90-minute version (which is amazing and by far the best doc ever made on this series).

I got very lucky. When the Hogwarts Collection boxed set was about to be released, WB knew they couldn't send that massive beast to reviewers, so they just sent them the bonus disc by itself in a cardboard sleeve since the rest of that set's content was just the UEs. One of those reviewers sold their bonus disc, sleeve and all, on eBay, and I managed to nab it and slide it into my UE for Deathly Hallows, so I've got every single supplement without ever buying either boxed set.

[TheHighRoller]

Originally Posted by The Mad Kiwi

Yup, 5-7 combine their original bonus material with the new UE material all on one disc, so you're safe with the documentary discs your friend gave you.



You nailed it. Unfortunately, the Blus you have for 4 and 5 in that trunk set are the original ones without the PiP features because that set came out a year before the UEs even started launching. I'm not sure if the re-releases of 4 and 5 (the ones that feature creature art and the 2-movie collections) are the newer discs or the older ones, so it might be safest for you to re-buy the individual 4Ks and give/sell those UHD discs.

Keep in mind that you can find the original DVD releases for 1-4 for cheap that way you can get the bonus discs off those. You don't need the Best Buy bonus disc for DH1 because that content (the "Behind the Magic" TV special and the "On the Road" featurette) got carried over to the UE. And if you do manage to track down the Hogwarts Collection/Wizard's Collection bonus disc on its own, you don't need the Target bonus disc for DH2. That Target disc was a 45-minute version of "When Harry Left Hogwarts," but the bonus disc from either boxed set gives you the complete 90-minute version (which is amazing and by far the best doc ever made on this series).

I got very lucky. When the Hogwarts Collection boxed set was about to be released, WB knew they couldn't send that massive beast to reviewers, so they just sent them the bonus disc by itself in a cardboard sleeve since the rest of that set's content was just the UEs. One of those reviewers sold their bonus disc, sleeve and all, on eBay, and I managed to nab it and slide it into my UE for Deathly Hallows, so I've got every single supplement without ever buying either boxed set.

I ended up getting the Hogwarts Collection for $5 at a garage sale recently, pretty mint.

So with this, I just need the 4Ks (which I have) and the 20th Anniversary Movie Mode (which I have via the steelbook- but it seems I only kept the 4K and Movie Disc and sold the disc that says Magic Movie Mode), and then that HBO Max special Blu-ray, and that's everything, right?

Do the DVDs with just the film (Disc 2 I think) in the Hogwarts Collection 1-4 have any special features, or can I sell those off and put the 4K discs inside? I know they have a third disc for most of them, but those clearly say special features.

[rikraq]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

Do the DVDs with just the film (Disc 2 I think) in the Hogwarts Collection 1-4 have any special features, or can I sell those off and put the 4K discs inside? I know they have a third disc for most of them, but those clearly say special features.

The dvds have special features in SD. If you look at the reviews for each Ultimate Edition on this site, it lists them.

[The Mad Kiwi]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

I ended up getting the Hogwarts Collection for $5 at a garage sale recently, pretty mint.

So with this, I just need the 4Ks (which I have) and the 20th Anniversary Movie Mode (which I have via the steelbook- but it seems I only kept the 4K and Movie Disc and sold the disc that says Magic Movie Mode), and then that HBO Max special Blu-ray, and that's everything, right?

Do the DVDs with just the film (Disc 2 I think) in the Hogwarts Collection 1-4 have any special features, or can I sell those off and put the 4K discs inside? I know they have a third disc for most of them, but those clearly say special features.

Wow, that's an absolute steal! And yup, you've nailed it. You're safe ditching the DVD movie discs because they just have trailers for both the film in question and the ones prior for movies 1-3 (which can be found on the Blu-ray supplemental discs anyway), and movies 4-7.5 are barebones. Replacing them with the 4K copies is perfect. And don't get too concerned about searching for the 20th anniversary edition of Sorcerer's Stone for its Magic Movie Mode. All it does is take the PiP feature from the Blu-ray and make a separate video stream out of it using flashy graphics and a few fluffy trivia questions clearly aimed at kids. If you're curious to see what it's like before buying, it's actually streaming on Max.

[rikraq]

If you're a completist, why get rid of the dvds? They have interactive special features and tv spots.

[The Mad Kiwi]

Originally Posted by rikraq

If you're a completist, why get rid of the dvds? They have interactive special features and tv spots.

He's only getting rid of the DVD movie discs, not the DVD bonus discs. Those only have trailers on them for movies 1-3 and are completely barebones for 4-7.5, so might as well chuck them and stick the UHDs in their slot.

[Twinkletoes20355]

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread but I have a question. Does anyone know what the difference(s) are between the Hogwarts collection and the Ultimate Edition... (Except for disc 31 from the Hogwarts collection)? I have 3 discs from the Hogwarts collection that I can't play, starting with year 5 going thru 7 and all have a bad disc #3 ....aka the bonus disc's! Does anyone know if the UE has the same discs/content as the Hogwarts or are they different?

[jstxanothrxstory]

The Hogwarts Collection includes DVD copies of the films, but otherwise, the discs should be the same. The Hogwarts Collection also has the bonus disc from the Wizard's Collection set.

[Twinkletoes20355]

Ok. Thanks. I appreciate the response!

I've seen people say things like how the Hogwarts collection takes bonus material from the originals, plus bonus material from the UE's, and combined them into one disc. That, among many other things, made me wonder if some of the "Creating the World" disc's of the UE's are lacking some things that are on the "Creating the World" disc's of the Hogwarts collection. I have the special disc 31, and all of the other discs, except for 3 of the "Creating the World" discs, which I could never get to read. I thought that if those discs are the same, then I might be able to get what I need, just by buying the 3 UE's that I need, instead of trying to get a new copy of the entire Hogwarts collection. The 3 disc's are #19, #22, and #25. All of which are the "Creating the World" disc's.