The Hobbit Trilogy [Theatrical and Extended Edition] [4K Ultra-HD] [2012] [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

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The extended cut of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug includes 25 minutes of extra film footage that extends individual scenes. The sequences that contain the bulk of the additional material are the opening segment that takes place in the Prancing Pony, the encounter with Beorn (the skin changer), traversing the woodland realm of Mirkwood and Gandalf’s encounter at the Dol Gudur ruins. The extended sequence in the film’s opening features Thorin recounting to Gandalf the events surrounding his father’s involvement in the infamous battle with Azog.matter: there is no soap opera effect as a result. The movement of the cinematography looks outstanding. Bilbo Baggins takes part in a grandiose journey, the goal of which is to return the Dwarven Kingdom of Erebor, captured by the dragon Smaug. Suddenly, the wizard Gandalf the Gray joins him, and Bilbo finds himself in the company of thirteen dwarfs under the leadership of the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Dangerous paths this journey will lead them to the Wild Lands, teeming with goblins and orcs, deadly wargs and shape-shifters, giant spiders and sorcerers. There, the humble Bilbo Baggins will become the owner of the "lovely" Gollum ring, which is fraught with strange and unexpected possibilities ... This simple golden ring is so closely connected with the fate of Middle-earth that Bilbo cannot even imagine. presentation that showcases the film with the best picture-quality to date – even better than at the cinema. Warner’s new 4K Ultra HD release includes both the Theatrical Cuts and Extended Editions of each film, each version included on a single UHD disc. That’s different than The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Extended Editions, which are split over two discs on UHD, as they were on Blu-ray. Presumably, that’s because the films were digitally captured, so can be more easily compressed without compromising quality. Let’s take a look at the A/V quality of each remastered film one by one…

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role to recover lost treasure). What dangers await Bilbo Baggins as he treks forth outside of his quaint home in The Shire? The Hobbit: Motion Picture Trilogy follows the title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest after joining a company of thirteen dwarves vying to reclaim their home from an evil and powerful menace. Their journey will take them through treacherous lands teaming with enemies and lurking danger. For Bilbo, a simple fellow that looks no further than the warmth of his hearth or the confines of his Shire home for comfort, this journey will come to define him and place in his hands an object of power that will change the course of his life and ultimately that of Middle-Earth.The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Theatrical Edition- Castilian Spanish, Thai, Polish, Cantonese , Swedish, Norwegian, Korean, Italian SDH, German SDH, Finnish, Danish, Czech, Complex Chinese, English SDH

The Hobbit Trilogy [Theatrical and Extended Edition] [4K

In general, these Dolby Atmos mixes made for an involving surround sound display. I enjoyed the balance of atmosphere and discrete object placement that sounded fantastic across the board. The Hobbit, The: The Desolation of Smaug EXT- English SDH, Complex Chinese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Italian SDH, Korean, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Thai, Castilian Spanish Comparing the DV and HDR10 presentations for each of film in this trilogy, I found the HDR renderings to be similar. Each title looked solid on both formats with respect to the reproduction of HDR. I felt that the each handled of the finest details in shadows, delineation in specular highlights and, gradations in variants of color equally. You can’t go wrong with either. Somewhat related to this, I saw the documentary Aquarela in HFR today (not a ton of people there, but I can tell HFR was a factor that drove some of the people to the showing) and it does provide great clarity to the image, though some of the fast pans or transitions can be disorienting in HFR for me. Movie itself was not what I expecting, but has merit as well as some choices I didn’t like, and like HFR itself I expect to be divisive (some said it was awesome after, and some people walked out of the movie- much more of an art house documentary despite playing at an AMC multiplex).

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Audio is included in English Dolby Atmos, essentially the same mix heard in theaters. And yet again, it’s a reference quality surround sound experience. The soundstage is big and wide, tall and immersive, creating true hemispheric environments of sound around the listener. The bass is wonderfully full and muscular—just listen to Smaug’s deep voice rumble as he taunts Bard’s attempts to defend the people of Laketown with his bow. Dialogue is clear, effects panning and movement are smooth and natural. Howard Shore’s score sounds better than ever, presented here in lossless fidelity. This is definitely a mix you’ll be using to demo your sound system with when your friends come over. The only additional audio option on the 4K EXTENDED EDITION disc is French 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, while the optional subtitles include English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, French, Dutch, and Spanish. Additional audio options on the 4K THEATRICAL CUT disc include French 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, with subtitles available in English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, French, Dutch, and Spanish. And yet, inserts like the one in which the naturalist wizard Radagast Kariy (Sylvester McCoy), with his face smeared with bird droppings and bulging eyes, goes to the ruins of an eerie fortress in a sleigh pulled by rabbits, are not directly related to the main plot. With the exception of the episode in which Gandalf expresses his fears to the skeptical Saruman (Christopher Lee) that the dragon Smaug, who appropriated the gold and currency reserves of the dwarves, could be used by the "enemy" as a fire-breathing weapon of mass destruction, the storylines regarding the White Council, the Necromancer and The aforementioned Dol-Guldur fortress (all of which are closely related to the "Hobbit" function as a prequel), as yet, have little agreement with Bilbo's relatively modest adventure. Although the hobbit finds the Ring of Omnipotence, the fact that it has to do with Sauron is currently known only to us and the orchestra under the direction of Howard Shore (especially his string group). The Hobbit, An Unexpected Journey EXT- Korean, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Thai, Castilian Spanish, Dutch, English SDH, French, Latin Spanish, Italian SDH, Finnish, Danish, Czech, Complex Chinese The Hobbit films reach some of the highest levels of sharpness, clarity and luminance I’ve ever seen rendered on a 4k TV. If you’ve seen the imagery of the Dwarven mines that introduce ‘An Unexpected Journey’ you’ll know what I mean. Their beards glisten, their eyes sparkle, and mining work lights glow like gold on the walls behind them (see the film still). and dynamic as it does here. Whether it be the orcs or the goblins, the CGI is vivid, detailed, and immersive. Stunning.

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You might be wondering next: Does this new 4K remaster really make that big of a difference? Is the image and sound really improved over the previous Blu-ray release? The answer to that is: HELL, yes. From an image and sound standpoint, these films are presented in reference quality. Since this film was actually shot in 5K, it really does make the most of the Ultra HD format’s capabilities. However, if you don’t already have them, you’ll need to get a 4K display, a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, and a surround sound system that’s compatible with Dolby Atmos to take full advantage. I am not certain what direction that aspect of the story will take, perhaps it goes nowhere, which is why it was omitted. I have decided not to reveal details as I don’t want to spoil it. Any remaining footage were remnants that had less of an impact. Overall, aside from the Dol Gudur sequence, I didn’t feel that the reinstated elements adding any noteworthy depth to the film however, they didn’t detract from it and integrated well enough to be complimentary. As soon as the music and action begins, listeners can appreciate the improvement in the mid-range, exhibiting the smallest detail with superb, crystal-clear clarity. Whether it's Howard Shore's score or the many action sequences, acoustical details in the upper ranges display outstanding distinction and definition, allowing for each death yell of the Orcs and every clash of metal swords to be heard with amazing precision and directionality. The sizzle of Smaug's fiery breadth is discrete and accurate as it echoes throughout the room and into the top heights, creating an awesome half-dome soundstage. All the while, dialogue remains precise and very well-prioritized amid the loudest, chaotic segments. (Dolby Atmos Audio Rating: 96/100)" [Excerpt from our review for The Battle of Five Armies] Another matter worth discussing is the frame-rate. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is presented in traditional 24 fps and does The Hobbit films are, for the most part, lighter than LOTR with more comedic moments (many involving Dwarves) and goofy characters like the Great Goblin and Alfred (assistant to the Master of Lake-town) who seems to pop up everywhere and probably lives longer than he should have. The character is almost a carbon copy of Grima Wormtongue (the evil advisor to King Théoden) from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers who you wish would go away but critical to the plot.

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Arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray from Warner Bros., The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is presented in a 2160p HEVC / H.265 encode Bilbo’s first entry into the lair of Smaug in the Lonely Mountain showcases a wide dynamic range of frequencies and object placement in Atmos and surround effects. The sound of gold coins, Smaug’s voice, and the echoes of the dwarven kingdom engulfed in flames are great sources of multi-channel and object-based audio. Extras This extended cut of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies includes 20 minutes of extra film footage that extends individual scenes. The sequence that contains the bulk of the additional material occur during the battle in the third act, with smaller extensions of scenes, such as those that take place during the encounter in Dol Gudur and within the Lonely Mountain. Predominantly speaking I didn't find that the additional scenes enhanced the narrative as it stood however, I really liked an added scene that showed Thorin, Kili and Fili lying in state while everyone mourned them. Following this scene is another add on showing the crowning of Thorin's replacement, Dain. For those that wondered what became of Alfrid, after Bard let him go (dressed as a woman) with his bosom full of gold, there is an added sequence where you find out. I wouldn't say that the extended edition needed to be 20 minutes longer but, a few of the additional elements proved enriching.