The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition (November 4th, 2013) Pre-orders - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

levcore · 07-31-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

I'm afraid it's just the one - a filmmakers commentary. A shame as I imagine the cast one would have been fantastic between those dwarf actors.

November 4th is the UK release date.

Well that really sucks, i can't believe it. The multiple commentaries were the vest extras on LOTR. I wonder what reasoning there is for just the one track.

Albatross365 · 07-31-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Well that really sucks, i can't believe it. The multiple commentaries were the vest extras on LOTR. I wonder what reasoning there is for just the one track.

So you buy the boxset probably. It'd be nice to have a Martin Freeman one but he's so busy at the moment he probably hasn't had time to do it.

Lnds500 · 07-31-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyspoons Revenge

I'm pretty sure it will never happen. Blu ray players are incompatible with that format. 1080p is 24fps only.

I know, I'll probably get it when the new format comes.

gothic_hobbit · 07-31-2013, 04:26 PM

I'm glad I didn't buy the theatrical release

Sky_Captain · 07-31-2013, 06:24 PM

I'm not.

YoreLore · 07-31-2013, 10:45 PM

So glad I can buy a version without having to pay for 3D. Then there's a version for people who wanted 3D. Everyone wins

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Buddy Ackerman · 07-31-2013, 11:46 PM

Looks like this will also be an option...

BaerGriggs · 07-31-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Looks like this will also be an option...

I'm going to wait to see what the Bilbo's trunk edition looks like, but as of now this is the one I'm going to buy

The Fallen Deity · 08-01-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Looks like this will also be an option...

How much does that cost? It looks sweet!

BaerGriggs · 08-01-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

How much does that cost? It looks sweet!

If I remember correctly I believe the list price on the LOTR gift sets was around 80 dollars. So I'd expect to see it for around 55 to 60 dollars at release.

LesPaul · 08-01-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Looks like this will also be an option...

Well I kind of HAVE to get that one now don't I?

While the packaging leaves a lot to be desired it IS nice that it matches the colour of the special edition soundtrack.

Monkeyspoons Revenge · 08-01-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lnds500

I know, I'll probably get it when the new format comes.

It won't. There won't be a 48fps version. No player supports it and no manufacturer will make one for only 3 films. The 48fps was a failed experiment.

I think the only way you'll see a 48fps version of the film will be a digital download on a PC.

lateralspin · 08-01-2013, 12:06 PM

Why five discs? Does that mean the Hobbit Extended Trilogy edition would be 15 discs all together? I can wait for the extended trilogy edition!

Buddy Ackerman · 08-01-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyspoons Revenge

It won't. There won't be a 48fps version. No player supports it and no manufacturer will make one for only 3 films.

Correct, in so much as that no-one will create a new version of the technology simply for this trilogy. If there are ever HFR players it will be years and years away. If someone says they'll wait then, to me, it's obvious they're not fussed about the release anyway.

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The 48fps was a failed experiment.

Incorrect - it's far too early to judge it as such. Many people enjoyed it, especially those who don't normally enjoy 3D. It may be easy to just accept the loud yellings of the cynical or sneering (some of whom dismiss it with such cut-and-paste phrasings that it's doubtful they saw it at all), especially on forums like this where being the first to dismiss something seems to be the cool thing for a lot of posters to do, but there are plenty who thought it worked, to varying degrees of course.

Either way, writing the technology off as a failure after one film is incredibly short-sighted. It takes longer than that to fairly analyse a new format. And if what you say were true then Warners wouldn't be releasing the next two in the format.

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Originally Posted by lateralspin

Why five discs? Does that mean the Hobbit Extended Trilogy edition would be 15 discs all together? I can wait for the extended trilogy edition!

Two discs for the 3D, one for the 2D and two for the Appendices. So yup, a 15 disc trilogy boxset

Buddy Ackerman · 08-01-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LesPaul

While the packaging leaves a lot to be desired it IS nice that it matches the colour of the special edition soundtrack.

I noticed that too, I agree. And whilst the packaging is a step down from the LOTR:EEs it's still nicer than most. If the next two eacy have a similar image of a different character - say, Gandalf on the second, Thorin on the third - then it should make for a great set.

TheWildWhelk · 08-05-2013, 09:14 AM

So unless i need to go to Specsavers, where is the pre-order for this thing on Amazon UK? I'm seriously surprised that they haven't got it listed in any shape or form...

Buddy Ackerman · 08-05-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWildWhelk

So unless i need to go to Specsavers, where is the pre-order for this thing on Amazon UK? I'm seriously surprised that they haven't got it listed in any shape or form...

Same here. So far all we have are placeholders for the 3D version and the 3D steelbook (and two DVD sets) but nothing for the 2D set or the statue edition, let alone pre-order details.

CouncilSpectre · 08-05-2013, 06:56 PM

Yeah, day one for me. The extra 13 minutes is one thing but the additional 9 hours' worth of extras, yes please.

,deeii · 08-05-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

How much does that cost? It looks sweet!

Amazon.FR had a pre-order price of 90,- euro.

yeslek · 08-05-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Looks like this will also be an option...

thats going to look stunning next to the 3 LOTR boxsets

sod the steel, this trumps it big time (though now I just have to decide if I'm keeping the current steel or not

....)

07-31-2013, 04:26 PM	#44
gothic_hobbit Active Member Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I'm glad I didn't buy the theatrical release

07-31-2013, 06:24 PM	#45
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I'm not.

07-31-2013, 10:45 PM	#46
YoreLore Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Dundee, Scotland 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:270 Trading Score:4	So glad I can buy a version without having to pay for 3D. Then there's a version for people who wanted 3D. Everyone wins .

07-31-2013, 11:46 PM	#47
Buddy Ackerman Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:917 Trading Score:2	Looks like this will also be an option...

08-01-2013, 12:06 PM	#53
lateralspin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sydney Australia Trading Score:6	Why five discs? Does that mean the Hobbit Extended Trilogy edition would be 15 discs all together? I can wait for the extended trilogy edition!

08-05-2013, 09:14 AM	#56
TheWildWhelk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Elsinore Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:4	So unless i need to go to Specsavers, where is the pre-order for this thing on Amazon UK? I'm seriously surprised that they haven't got it listed in any shape or form...

08-05-2013, 06:56 PM	#58
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	Yeah, day one for me. The extra 13 minutes is one thing but the additional 9 hours' worth of extras, yes please.

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