{"id":86980,"date":"2014-02-18T12:20:43","date_gmt":"2014-02-18T17:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/?p=86980"},"modified":"2014-02-18T17:01:47","modified_gmt":"2014-02-18T22:01:47","slug":"exclusive-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-home-video-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/2014\/02\/18\/86980-exclusive-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-home-video-release\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE &#8211; The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Home Video release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.org\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set2.jpg\" class=\"no-lazyload\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-86981 no-lazyload\" alt=\"DofS box set2\" src=\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.org\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set2-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set2-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Read about it here at TORn before this information is available anywhere else! Thanks to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, we can now bring you all the official information about when you will be able to take home <em>The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug<\/em>.\u00a0 These are the release dates worldwide:<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>UK\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 7<\/p>\n<p>USA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 8<\/p>\n<p>SPAIN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 8<\/p>\n<p>MEXICO\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 8<\/p>\n<p>CANADA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 8<\/p>\n<p>ITALY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 9<\/p>\n<p>GERMANY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 11<\/p>\n<p>FRANCE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 16<\/p>\n<p>NETHERLANDS\u00a0 APRIL 16<\/p>\n<p>BELGIUM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 16<\/p>\n<p>AUSTRALIA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 16<\/p>\n<p>BRAZIL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APRIL 17<\/p>\n<p>As ever, there are various options to choose from in your quest to own the Precious. Here&#8217;s what the WB press release tells us will be available in the US:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.org\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set.jpg\" class=\"no-lazyload\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-86982 no-lazyload\" alt=\"DofS box set\" src=\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.org\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-box-set-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8220;<em><b>The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug<\/b><\/em> will be available on Limited Collector\u2019s Edition Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack for $105.43, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack for $44.95, on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and on 2-disc DVD Special Edition for $28.98.\u00a0 The Limited Collector\u2019s Edition Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack includes two Gates of Erebor replica bookends from the Noble Collection and features the theatrical version of the film in 3D hi-definition, hi-definition and standard definition; only 25,000 will be available in the U.S. The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in 3D hi-definition, hi-definition and standard definition; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in hi-definition on Blu-ray; and the DVD features the theatrical version in standard definition.\u00a0 All versions include a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with UltraViolet.*\u00a0 Fans can also own <em><b>The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug<\/b> <\/em>in Digital HD on April 8th via purchase from digital retailers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>And what exactly will be on these DVDs and Blu-rays? Read on &#8211; more from the press release:<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8220;BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS<\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><em>The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug<\/em> Limited Collector\u2019s Edition Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and 2-Disc Standard Definition DVD Special Edition contain the following special features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Peter Jackson Invites You to the Set: In the Company of the Hobbit<\/i> and <i>Peter Jackson Invites You to the Set: All in a Day\u2019s Work<\/i> \u2013 Experience the film\u2019s challenges and demands, and journey alongside the director into Mirkwood, Lake-town and Dale as the movie\u2019s most intense, pivotal scenes are created<\/li>\n<li>Production Videos \u2013 Watch production come to life as Peter Jackson gives you an inside look at the making of the film<\/li>\n<li><i>New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth, Part 2<\/i> \u2013 Travel with Peter Jackson and his team across the stunning locations of New Zealand transformed by the filmmakers into Middle-earth<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI See Fire\u201d Music Video \u2013 Ed Sheeran\u2019s beautiful theme song from the film is illuminated with this intimate music video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><em><b>The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug<\/b><\/em> will be available for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on their favorite devices from select digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, Flixster, iTunes, PlayStation, Target Ticket, Vudu, Xbox and others. Starting April 8th, <em><b>The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug<\/b><\/em> will also be available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As soon as we have further information about what packages and formats will be available worldwide, we&#8217;ll bring you those details. Meanwhile, here&#8217;s a basic summary of what will be on sale in the US:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.org\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-bluray.jpg\" class=\"no-lazyload\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-86983 no-lazyload\" alt=\"DofS bluray\" src=\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.org\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-bluray-212x300.jpg\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-bluray-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-bluray-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-bluray-600x849.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/DofS-bluray.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/a>Limited Collector\u2019s Edition Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$105.43<\/p>\n<p>Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $44.95<\/p>\n<p>Blu-ray Combo Pack\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $35.99<\/p>\n<p>2-disc DVD Amaray (WS) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $28.98<\/p>\n<p>Get ready to bring home a dragon! Don&#8217;t forget, <em>The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug<\/em> is still showing in quite a number of theatres, so you may be able to\u00a0get your big screen Middle-earth fix whilst you wait the remaining weeks to get your hands on your own, personal copy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read about it here at TORn before this information is available anywhere else! Thanks to Warner Bros. 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