The DVD/Blu-Ray Thread

[Rubix]

My Finding Nemo Steelbook arrived today

[Fruits Punch Samurai]

Are ex-rental copies any different to retail copies? I purchased Dredd for £5 new at Grainger Games today and the disc is a rental copy, despite the packing saying otherwise. Might just take it back tomorrow anyway.

[Wedgie]

Probably all the "coming to you soon on rental" trailers?

[Gario]

What's with all the cheap-looking and uninteresting Blu-rays recently? I was hoping Wreck-It Ralph would be a 2-disc edition with at the very least a cardboard sleeve over the plastic case. But for £15 it was only the most basic type of Blu-ray going - a single disc and a flimsy case with no nice touches.

Only Game of Thrones has stood out lately as a nicely presented Blu-ray.

[Preezy]

Are ex-rental copies any different to retail copies? I purchased Dredd for £5 new at Grainger Games today and the disc is a rental copy, despite the packing saying otherwise. Might just take it back tomorrow anyway.

I'm sure that's probably breaking some kind of law.

Like selling Multipack crisps separately

[Frank]

What's with all the cheap-looking and uninteresting Blu-rays recently? I was hoping Wreck-It Ralph would be a 2-disc edition with at the very least a cardboard sleeve over the plastic case. But for £15 it was only the most basic type of Blu-ray going - a single disc and a flimsy case with no nice touches.

Cheap films get cheap boxes.

[Fruits Punch Samurai]

Blood Simple (Coen Brothers first film) has recently been rereleased as a director's cut. The old edition was from the early days of Dvds when they came in those see through plastic CD like cases, so been waiting for this for a long time.

[NickSCFC]

Watching Ghostbusters 2 on Netflix and wondering why it hasn't had a Blu-ray release yet, it looks great!

[Rubix]

[JediDragon05]

Dat Star Trek steel book

Probably blu ray only though

[No:1 Final Fantasy Fan]

Want! wonder how much it'll cost

O £45
http://www.play.com/stores/Entertainmen ... /830094665

[tomvek]

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition Out November 5th

Fans of Middle-earth will have the opportunity to gain a broader experience of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson, when the epic fantasy adventure is released as an Extended Edition on Digital Download October 22nd and on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on November 5th from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE). A production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, this new cut includes 13 minutes of extra film footage that extends individual scenes, making this the must-see, definitive version for fans. All disc versions of the Extended Edition include nearly nine hours of new bonus features and will be available just ahead of the December 13 theatrical release of the second film of the trilogy, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

“I’m thrilled that the Extended Edition will give fans the opportunity to experience certain key scenes in the film as they were originally shot, as well as an abundance of special features,” said Jackson. “It’s exciting to present this expanded and enriched version of ‘An Unexpected Journey’ to allow fans to fully immerse themselves in the movie, before seeing the second part of the trilogy.”

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition will be available as a 5-disc Blu-ray 3D set ($54.98 SRP) that features the Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray versions of the Extended Edition; a 3-disc Blu-ray ($35.99) and a 5-disc DVD ($34.99) The Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD all include UltraVioletTM which allows consumers to download and instantly stream the Extended Edition in high definition to a wide range of devices including computers and compatible tablets, smartphones, game consoles, Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players.*

The nearly nine hours of new special features boasts audio commentary with Peter Jackson, director/producer/screenwriter, and Philippa Boyens, co-producer/screenwriter, and “The Appendices,” a multi-part documentary focusing on various aspects of the film and the Trilogy. Complete special feature details are provided below.

The first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” was nominated for three Academy Awards®.

ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES ON BLU-RAY 3D, BLU-RAY AND DVD:

- Commentary with Peter Jackson, Director/Producer/Screenwriter and Philippa Boyens, Co-Producer/Screenwriter
- The Appendices – A multi-part chronological history of the filming of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, covering pre-production in the various departments of the film in the months leading up to the start of principal photography, the boot camp training for the main cast, the work done on set chronologically through the three shooting blocks and in the world of its digital effects.
- New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition
Street Date: November 5, 2013
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 184 mins.
Blu-ray 3D: $54.98 SRP
Blu-ray: $35.99 SRP
DVD: $34.99 SRP

No UK listings yet.

[T9Flake]

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition Out November 5th

Fans of Middle-earth will have the opportunity to gain a broader experience of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson, when the epic fantasy adventure is released as an Extended Edition on Digital Download October 22nd and on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on November 5th from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE). A production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, this new cut includes 13 minutes of extra film footage that extends individual scenes, making this the must-see, definitive version for fans. All disc versions of the Extended Edition include nearly nine hours of new bonus features and will be available just ahead of the December 13 theatrical release of the second film of the trilogy, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

“I’m thrilled that the Extended Edition will give fans the opportunity to experience certain key scenes in the film as they were originally shot, as well as an abundance of special features,” said Jackson. “It’s exciting to present this expanded and enriched version of ‘An Unexpected Journey’ to allow fans to fully immerse themselves in the movie, before seeing the second part of the trilogy.”

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition will be available as a 5-disc Blu-ray 3D set ($54.98 SRP) that features the Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray versions of the Extended Edition; a 3-disc Blu-ray ($35.99) and a 5-disc DVD ($34.99) The Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD all include UltraVioletTM which allows consumers to download and instantly stream the Extended Edition in high definition to a wide range of devices including computers and compatible tablets, smartphones, game consoles, Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players.*

The nearly nine hours of new special features boasts audio commentary with Peter Jackson, director/producer/screenwriter, and Philippa Boyens, co-producer/screenwriter, and “The Appendices,” a multi-part documentary focusing on various aspects of the film and the Trilogy. Complete special feature details are provided below.

The first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” was nominated for three Academy Awards®.

ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES ON BLU-RAY 3D, BLU-RAY AND DVD:

- Commentary with Peter Jackson, Director/Producer/Screenwriter and Philippa Boyens, Co-Producer/Screenwriter
- The Appendices – A multi-part chronological history of the filming of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, covering pre-production in the various departments of the film in the months leading up to the start of principal photography, the boot camp training for the main cast, the work done on set chronologically through the three shooting blocks and in the world of its digital effects.
- New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition
Street Date: November 5, 2013
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 184 mins.
Blu-ray 3D: $54.98 SRP
Blu-ray: $35.99 SRP
DVD: $34.99 SRP

No UK listings yet.

Cool definite buy.

[Denster]

Why bring out an extended edition that's only 13 minutes longer.

More strawberry floating money grubbing.

Don't get me wrong - i dont think it needs to be longer at all but if you're going to do it.


There's actually a serious chance i wont be getting this.

[Fruits Punch Samurai]

I hope they release a cut down version once all three films are out.

[Jingle Ord The Way]

Do we know if the extended release will include the 48fps version or is that the standard frame-rate for the 3D version?

[massimo]

Do we know if the extended release will include the 48fps version or is that the standard frame-rate for the 3D version?

Will tvs even be able to make use of the difference?

[Peter Crisp]

The 3D version was the best 3D I've seen on my TV but some scenes did look rather odd and the characters were rather jarringly popped out of an obvious but lovely green screen elven cityscape.

[KjGarly]

Pre-ordered Star Trek Villian Edition and I'll probably get the extended version of The Hobbit seeing as I've yet to buy the normal version anyway.

[Ironhide]

Do we know if the extended release will include the 48fps version or is that the standard frame-rate for the 3D version?

Will tvs even be able to make use of the difference?

TV's - yes
Current Bluray players - not sure as they usually output 24fps max