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Pieter V · 10-10-2019, 12:56 PM

The Hobbit Trilogy (2012-2014) 4K Blu-ray

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The Hobbit The Motion Picture Trilogy 4K Blu-ray

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The Hobbit The Motion Picture Trilogy 4K Blu-ray

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Besides these 2020 releases, there is more upcoming in 2021:

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Warner Bros. is also announcing that in the summer of 2021 it will be releasing a 4K ULTIMATE COLLECTORS’ EDITION with theatrical and extended versions of ALL SIX of the remastered films and new bonus content. Additionally, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first The Lord of the Rings film, a newly remastered Blu-ray trilogy of The Lord of the Rings films will be available in the Fall of 2021, also including the theatrical and extended versions.

Source: TheOneRing.net

GenPion · 10-10-2019, 12:59 PM

Awesome announcement!

I hope this is with the HFR presentation (even though it would be 60 FPS). Never got to see it this way for myself when these played in theaters.

imsounoriginal · 10-10-2019, 01:03 PM

Can wait for a sale if it's theatricals. If it's extendeds, then probably day one.

spider-neil · 10-10-2019, 01:03 PM

The Hobbit was near 9 hours long and the only times I was even remotely engaged was;
1. When Bilbo meets Gollum.
2. When Bilbo meets Smaug.

Two scenes in NINE hours.

Geoff D · 10-10-2019, 01:05 PM

I'd love to see them in HFR but I wonder how 48 will fit into 60 and still look as smooth as it should. I reckon they'll be simple upscales of the 2K24 masters.

spider-neil · 10-10-2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'd love to see them in HFR but I wonder how 48 will fit into 60 and still look as smooth as it should. I reckon they'll be simple upscales of the 2K24 masters.

Doesn't the fast frame rate just look like the 'soap opera effect'?

Geoff D · 10-10-2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spider-neil

Doesn't the fast frame rate just look like the 'soap opera effect'?

Yes, and some people would like to see it if it was shot that way.

Brian81 · 10-10-2019, 01:12 PM

these were shot with 48fps 3d cameras. a 4k release is a compromise over the 3d release even with hdr/wcg added, which again weren't perfect given no 48fps...but still closer. only reason for these (for me) would be for when i dont feel like putting on glasses.

Doctorossi · 10-10-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian81

these were shot with 48fps 3d cameras. a 4k release is a compromise over the 3d release even with hdr/wcg added, which again weren't perfect given no 48fps...but still closer. only reason for these (for me) would be for when i dont feel like putting on glasses.

Being that the BDA has, to date, failed to offer a 3D UHD standard, it's all a compromise- you just have to pick which flavor(s) of compromise you prefer.

Geoff D · 10-10-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian81

these were shot with 48fps 3d cameras. a 4k release is a compromise over the 3d release even with hdr/wcg added, which again weren't perfect given no 48fps...but still closer. only reason for these (for me) would be for when i dont feel like putting on glasses.

There's so much CG in these movies that I'm not sure the 'native 3D' acquisition (dual 5K RED rigs) means all that much. Still very good 3D, not arguing that point.

imsounoriginal · 10-10-2019, 01:18 PM

These movies have horrendously blown-out highlights for some reason, especially Battle of the Five Armies. HDR should work wonders on these transfers. Just wish Lesnie were still around to help supervise these and LOTR.

Dubstar · 10-10-2019, 01:20 PM

The Atmos 'theatrical' mixes were top notch - bring these puppies on!

thethingwithnoname · 10-10-2019, 01:22 PM

will get these for completion sakes, and my daughter loved them, but to me was a huge missed oppurtunity after the amazing LOTR films

mysticwaterfall · 10-10-2019, 01:36 PM

I'll probably skip these. I have the EEs of 2+3 in 3D I have still yet to watch. Maybe if I ever get around to watching those I'll get the 4Ks cheap sometime.

spider-neil · 10-10-2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by thethingwithnoname

will get these for completion sakes, and my daughter loved them, but to me was a huge missed oppurtunity after the amazing LOTR films

Guillermo Del Toro was a huge loss. He would have injected fresh energy. The biggest problem was that it was three movies. It should have been two movies maximum.

xxnomad · 10-10-2019, 01:41 PM

Meh. LOTR day 1...will wait for Hobbit when on sale.

Glad both are being released though.

rexcrk · 10-10-2019, 02:01 PM

Can’t wait.

This is an extremely under-appreciated and over-hated trilogy.

Vangeli · 10-10-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spider-neil

Guillermo Del Toro was a huge loss. He would have injected fresh energy. The biggest problem was that it was three movies. It should have been two movies maximum.

This three part Hobbit retrospective (that was originally meant to be two parts, irony!) is pretty great. Was nominated for a Hugo award IIRC.

Kedrix · 10-10-2019, 02:44 PM

As the same time as the LOTR series? Geez peoples, you are killing me

. Hopefully it's both versions put together.

pottyaboutpotter1 · 10-10-2019, 02:54 PM

These should look lovely!

Wonder if we’ll get some version of the HFR on this release.

10-10-2019, 12:59 PM	#2
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6999 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	Awesome announcement! I hope this is with the HFR presentation (even though it would be 60 FPS). Never got to see it this way for myself when these played in theaters.

10-10-2019, 01:03 PM	#3
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Can wait for a sale if it's theatricals. If it's extendeds, then probably day one.

10-10-2019, 01:03 PM	#4
spider-neil Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011	The Hobbit was near 9 hours long and the only times I was even remotely engaged was; 1. When Bilbo meets Gollum. 2. When Bilbo meets Smaug. Two scenes in NINE hours.

10-10-2019, 01:05 PM	#5
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	I'd love to see them in HFR but I wonder how 48 will fit into 60 and still look as smooth as it should. I reckon they'll be simple upscales of the 2K24 masters.

10-10-2019, 01:12 PM	#8
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	these were shot with 48fps 3d cameras. a 4k release is a compromise over the 3d release even with hdr/wcg added, which again weren't perfect given no 48fps...but still closer. only reason for these (for me) would be for when i dont feel like putting on glasses.

10-10-2019, 01:18 PM	#11
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	These movies have horrendously blown-out highlights for some reason, especially Battle of the Five Armies. HDR should work wonders on these transfers. Just wish Lesnie were still around to help supervise these and LOTR.

10-10-2019, 01:20 PM	#12
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	The Atmos 'theatrical' mixes were top notch - bring these puppies on!

10-10-2019, 01:22 PM	#13
thethingwithnoname Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Wales, UK Trading Score:12	will get these for completion sakes, and my daughter loved them, but to me was a huge missed oppurtunity after the amazing LOTR films

10-10-2019, 01:36 PM	#14
mysticwaterfall Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Right Behind You 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:2442 DVD collection:267 Trading Score:164	I'll probably skip these. I have the EEs of 2+3 in 3D I have still yet to watch. Maybe if I ever get around to watching those I'll get the 4Ks cheap sometime.

10-10-2019, 01:41 PM	#16
xxnomad Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2014 4K collection:520 Blu-ray collection:4095 DVD collection:21 Trading Score:164	Meh. LOTR day 1...will wait for Hobbit when on sale. Glad both are being released though.

10-10-2019, 02:01 PM	#17
rexcrk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:263 Blu-ray collection:583 DVD collection:235	Can’t wait. This is an extremely under-appreciated and over-hated trilogy.

10-10-2019, 02:44 PM	#19
Kedrix Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Katy, Tx Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:2082 DVD collection:397 Trading Score:135	As the same time as the LOTR series? Geez peoples, you are killing me . Hopefully it's both versions put together.

10-10-2019, 02:54 PM	#20
pottyaboutpotter1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2012 Location:West Yorkshire, United Kingdom 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:336 Blu-ray reviews: 11	These should look lovely! Wonder if we’ll get some version of the HFR on this release.

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