The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Ext. Ed.) (3D Blu-ray SteelBook)(Best Buy) [USA]

[mmcvey]

Release date: November 5, 2013
Price: $29.99
Purchase link: Best Buy.com

Don't know if someone else has caught this already, but if the artwork on the page is any indication it looks like Best Buy is getting this in the U.S. as well.

 

[keyjey]

The 3D disc will possibly have dual capabilities. I am guessing you will have the option to view it in 3D or 2D. Fine print says it includes extended version in 2D HD.

I see that too in fine print. Or may be it's implying to DC/UV copy

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[frankfish44]

Well I guess this one is different than the FS release then?



Source: http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/Movies-TV-Shows/The-Hobbit-Extended-Steelbook/m-p/460297/highlight/true

Unless you mean some players will play only the left eye frames on the 3D disc?

It will be the same. Like I said earlier in the FS thread for this, alienating the 2D version would kill sales for this release. So many 3D discs give you the option of 3D or regular 2D although disc is labelled 3D.

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I see that too in fine print. Or may be it's implying to DC/UV copy

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DC is always in 2D therefore highlighting that would be redundant as there is only one delivery method

 

[NinjaFeetz]

It will be the same. Like I said earlier in the FS thread for this, alienating the 2D version would kill sales for this release. So many 3D discs give you the option of 3D or regular 2D although disc is labelled 3D.

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DC is always in 2D therefore highlighting that would be redundant as there is only one delivery method

I'm guessing you're playing the 3D version, but only the left eye (non 3D) frames, which will probably be the same as the 2D version anyway (except with black bars to the side and possible haloing).

And just to confirm, there isn't an actual 2D stream on these, so you are indeed stuck with watching the left eye, which could have some weird lighting around edges... but hey, most people here only care about the steelbook anyways

Spoiler

Disc 1:

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Protection:     AACS
BD-Java:        Yes
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Protection:     AACS
BD-Java:        Yes
Extras:         Blu-ray 3D
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[IRON MAN]

The 3D disc will possibly have dual capabilities. I am guessing you will have the option to view it in 3D or 2D. Fine print says it includes extended version in 2D HD.

If that's the case, I'm getting it.

 

[bloodsnake007]

FYI-add for next week confirms that there will be a Steelbook....
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hobbit-...skuId=2450018&st=The+Hobbit&lp=8&cp=1&ref=199

Per NY Examiner:

View attachment 50390

Just cancelled my Amazon UK pre-order! Cant wait to get this next week, I just hope Best Buy releases steelbooks for Desolation of Smaug and There and Back again!

 

[Geek Tragedy]

No 2D no sale.

 

[digitalbabe]

No 2D no sale.

Usually I see 'No 3D, no sale'....oh how times have changed

 

[keyjey]

Still debating. Keep my UK Jumbo version or get this

 

[Hella]

This is ideal for me, I was going to grab the FS version because it was standard size and swap in a 2D disc for the 3D, now that will be even easier (and a little cheaper). Not to mention being able to hand-pick. Very nice.

 

[digitalbabe]

Can be ordered by US customers here. Good to see another USA Steelbook!

 

[extremecinema]

Can be ordered by US customers here. Good to see another USA Steelbook!

Page is no longer available.

 

[neoz]

Page is no longer available.

Still there for me.

 

[extremecinema]

Still there for me.

I don't understand it, I get a Best Buy page with the following text:

"Sorry, the page you requested was not found."

 

[mmcvey]

I don't understand it, I get a Best Buy page with the following text:

"Sorry, the page you requested was not found."

The problem has something to do with the HDN referral redirect that is used when you simply click on the link. I've noticed the problem since I first posted the link.

If you right click on the link, copy the address, and then just paste that into the address bar, it works fine.

 

[The Boydster]

May have to get this version as well.

 

[sirdizzy]

Anyone get the bonus email with a bonus reward certificate mine was just for $5 but hey if they still had some of those horror steels I would get them but it looks like they cleared them out for holiday movies.

 

[extremecinema]

Gonna pick this one up tomorrow, but I sure as heck am not opening it until this 3D/2D issue is resolved.

 

[RalliArtEvo]

nice, gonna get a copy tomorrow morning!

 

[JayAre]

 

[mmcvey]

Picked up a copy of this at a Best Buy midnight opening. Here's some pics. And no, the interior artwork does not include the dude holding an iPhone .

Let's see if anyone can spot the reasons this is being exchanged when the store opens today.