Harry Potter 1 - US - UK Versions - Blu-ray Forum

DrinkMore · 11-23-2007, 01:05 AM

I know the only difference is the name for the first film...

US - Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
UK - Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone

Where there any differences in the other films?

Question is, will the UK version play on the US PS3? IE, is it region free? I am interested in getting the film in it's INTENDED namesake and not some screwed up rubbish that was made for the US.

Any Brit's want to help me out here.

Banjo · 11-23-2007, 01:09 AM

The only difference in the first movie is that they shot some of the scenes twice whenever they mention the words, philosopher or sorcerer.

The rest of the movies... I don't believe there are any differences.

w_tanoto · 11-23-2007, 05:49 AM

The UK BD version has US warnings. (Fine of $..... etc)
I haven't paid attention to the actual movie, whether they use philosopher or sorcerers

WickyWoo · 11-23-2007, 05:54 AM

I wouldn't be suprised if they used seamless branching either

Look at it this way. The ability to "one disc for the world" since they insist on including dub tracks makes Blu all that more attractive to WB, because I'm sure they have to press at least 2, maybe 3 different HD DVDs to fit everything intheir limited bandwidth

w_tanoto · 11-23-2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

I wouldn't be suprised if they used seamless branching either

they don't use seamless branching. I tried french. the titles are still written in english

WickyWoo · 11-23-2007, 06:00 AM

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they don't use seamless branching. I tried french. the titles are still written in english

On the Philosopher's/Sorceror's scenes, not to put up other titles

Banjo · 11-23-2007, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

On the Philosopher's/Sorceror's scenes, not to put up other titles

I believe a separate edition was prepared for US consumers. The rest of the other 4 movies feature tons of subtitles and audio tracks while there's only English, Spanish and French on the US edition of Philosopher's Stone.

w_tanoto · 11-23-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

On the Philosopher's/Sorceror's scenes, not to put up other titles

Whoops. I'll try HP1 in french later. but definitely no seamless branching for HP3.

SpaceDog · 11-23-2007, 02:30 PM

I have the Philosopher's edition from Canada on DVD. I've been debating whether to get the BD from canada as well. I've got the boxed set coming from Warner.
It's a really subtle change, but to me, Philosopher is the "original/right" version of the movie. It's silly that in the US it was ever called Sorceror's Stone in the first place.

Frode · 11-23-2007, 02:55 PM

So wait, the Canadian version is Philosopher as well?

EDIT: Nm looks like it is. I changed my order to Amazon.ca - too bad they're so incredibly slow with international orders when you select cheap shipping.

DrinkMore · 11-23-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDog

I have the Philosopher's edition from Canada on DVD. I've been debating whether to get the BD from canada as well. I've got the boxed set coming from Warner.
It's a really subtle change, but to me, Philosopher is the "original/right" version of the movie. It's silly that in the US it was ever called Sorceror's Stone in the first place.

Agreed. I would like the original version. Not some changed one.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 07-29-2013, 03:22 AM

Here are some screenshots. I'm working on a video comparison as well.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 07-29-2013, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hariseldon

Holy Resurrection Batman.

Why do I get the impression you should have at least put a screenshot for
Order of the Phoenix up first.

Why? I'm trying to help people see some of the differences between the US and International versions of this movie. These screenshots were originally in one of the UE threads, but I didn't want them buried in there.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 07-29-2013, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hariseldon

Holy Resurrection Batman.

Why do I get the impression you should have at least put a screenshot for
Order of the Phoenix up first.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hariseldon

A 6 yo dead thread deserves a Phoenix. Over half the posters in the thread haven't even posted on Bluray.com since you registered.

Not really a big deal, but it's amazing how many of the long dead threads are still searchable.

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blu-ray_girl_fan · 07-29-2013, 07:27 AM

cdth · 08-27-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Here are some screenshots. I'm working on a video comparison as well.

Wow, it seems that they actually shot the scene twice with different props!

MrHT · 01-22-2014, 02:03 PM

I have the Canada version of the DVD and like the UK version, it uses "Philosopher's Stone." I didn't buy that version intentionally. I bought it off Ebay and the stupid seller never informed me that it was the Canada version. I hate it because I want the proper "Sorcerer's Stone" version. That's the version that everyone in the US knows about, so that was what I wanted. I'm thinking of upgrading it to BD just to get the US version.

jstxanothrxstory · 01-22-2014, 02:06 PM

"Sorcerer's Stone" isn't the proper version...

Jutty · 01-22-2014, 02:40 PM

You need to grab the UK version.

MrHT · 01-23-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

"Sorcerer's Stone" isn't the proper version...

How do you figure?

11-23-2007, 01:05 AM	#1
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Harry Potter 1 - US - UK Versions I know the only difference is the name for the first film... US - Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone UK - Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone Where there any differences in the other films? Question is, will the UK version play on the US PS3? IE, is it region free? I am interested in getting the film in it's INTENDED namesake and not some screwed up rubbish that was made for the US. Any Brit's want to help me out here.

11-23-2007, 05:54 AM	#4
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	I wouldn't be suprised if they used seamless branching either Look at it this way. The ability to "one disc for the world" since they insist on including dub tracks makes Blu all that more attractive to WB, because I'm sure they have to press at least 2, maybe 3 different HD DVDs to fit everything intheir limited bandwidth Last edited by WickyWoo; 11-23-2007 at 05:58 AM.

11-23-2007, 02:55 PM	#10
Frode Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	So wait, the Canadian version is Philosopher as well? EDIT: Nm looks like it is. I changed my order to Amazon.ca - too bad they're so incredibly slow with international orders when you select cheap shipping. Last edited by Frode; 11-23-2007 at 03:16 PM.

07-29-2013, 03:22 AM	#12
blu-ray_girl_fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:87	International and US Comparisons Here are some screenshots. I'm working on a video comparison as well.

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11-23-2007, 01:09 AM	#2
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	The only difference in the first movie is that they shot some of the scenes twice whenever they mention the words, philosopher or sorcerer. The rest of the movies... I don't believe there are any differences.

11-23-2007, 05:49 AM	#3
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	The UK BD version has US warnings. (Fine of $..... etc) I haven't paid attention to the actual movie, whether they use philosopher or sorcerers

11-23-2007, 02:30 PM	#9
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	I have the Philosopher's edition from Canada on DVD. I've been debating whether to get the BD from canada as well. I've got the boxed set coming from Warner. It's a really subtle change, but to me, Philosopher is the "original/right" version of the movie. It's silly that in the US it was ever called Sorceror's Stone in the first place.

01-22-2014, 02:03 PM	#17
MrHT Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:288 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I have the Canada version of the DVD and like the UK version, it uses "Philosopher's Stone." I didn't buy that version intentionally. I bought it off Ebay and the stupid seller never informed me that it was the Canada version. I hate it because I want the proper "Sorcerer's Stone" version. That's the version that everyone in the US knows about, so that was what I wanted. I'm thinking of upgrading it to BD just to get the US version.

01-22-2014, 02:06 PM	#18
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01-22-2014, 02:40 PM	#19
Jutty Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Beaufort SC (British Expat) 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:1273 DVD collection:46 MA collection:2 Digital collection:1033 iTunes collection:79 Trading Score:22	You need to grab the UK version.

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