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Ultimate Editions Announced for First Two Harry Potter Movies (Update)


Posted September 18, 2009 04:30 AM by Juan Calonge

Warner Bros. Warner Home Video has announced and detailed ' Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ultimate Edition' and 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Ultimate Edition', due out on December 8, tying in with the release of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'. These rereleases will contain theatrical and extended versions of the movies, and the first two parts of a new comprehensive series documentary, plus In-Movie Experience, Maximum Movie Mode and BD-Live, and a 48-page photo book.



These are the first two of eight total Harry Potter Ultimate Editions. Warner is expected to gradually release Ultimate Editions of the remaining Harry Potter films (yes, even 'Half-Blood Prince') to tie in with the theatrical or home video releases of parts I and II of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'.

The extended cuts add 7 minutes to 'Sorcerer's Stone', and 13 minutes to 'Chamber of Secrets.' Update: the LPCM audio of the original editions has given way to DTS-HD Master Audio tracks (6.1 for the theatrical editions, 5.1 for the extended).

Each of the Ultimate Editions will include a new one-hour featurette that highlights a unique aspect of the filmmaking process and will be combined to make the complete eight-hour documentary, "Creating the World of Harry Potter."

'Sorcerer's Stone' will have Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 1: The Magic Begins, in which viewers get an inside, in-depth look at the planning, creativity, personalities and other elements that went into the initial creation of Harry's screen world.

'Chamber of Secrets' contains Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 2: Characters. Here fans get a first-hand look at the unique strengths of each of the films' directors and what they brought to the principal characters in the Harry Potter film series. In addition, it will include clips of never-before-seen screen tests of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, giving fans a chance to see how the characters have been transformed over the past decade.

The full list of special features follows:


Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone



  • Introduction by Daniel Radcliffe - An introduction to the many special features for the Harry Potter films (new)
  • Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 1: The Magic Begins: discover the story of how one vision for the Harry Potter films came together out of limitless possibilities to create the visual world we have come to know and love (new)
  • In-Movie Experience with Director Chris Columbus: an interactive viewer experience where the entire film is examined; includes PiP, storyboard comparisons, still galleries (BD exclusive)
  • WB Maximum Movie Mode picture-in-picture programming, cast walk-ons, focus points, graphics and more (BD exclusive)
  • Diagon Alley
  • Tour the Gryffindor Common Room, Harry's Room and the Great Hall - Welcome to the self-guided tour of Hogwarts, home of witches and wizards in training, and take in the sights.
  • Classrooms:
    • Defense against the Dark Arts
    • Spells and Charms
    • Potions
    • Transfiguration
    • Third Floor Corridor
    • Deleted Scenes
  • Sorting Hat
  • Library
    • Gallery of Art & Architecture
    • Hogwarts Yearbook
    • Guide to Ghosts - Discover the many marvelous and mysterious ghosts of Hogwarts.
  • Hogwarts Grounds
    • Quaffle and Bludger: get a lesson from Oliver Wood on how to play Quidditch
    • Tour Hagrid's Hut: welcome to the self-guided tour of Hagrid's Hut, home of Rubeus Hagrid, the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts, and his faithful companion, Fang.
  • Extra Credit
  • Interview - Capturing the Stone: A Conversation with the Filmmakers: director Chris Columbus, producer David Heyman, screenwriter Steve Kloves and production designer Stuart Craig talk about casting and bringing the novel to life.
  • A Glimpse Into the World of Harry Potter: 2001 International TV Special
  • Deleted scenes
  • Trailers and TV Spots
  • BD-Live with access to worldwide events, special guest participants, community features and more



Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets



  • In-Movie Experience with director Chris Columbus: an interactive viewer experience where the entire film is examined; includes PiP, storyboard comparisons, still galleries (BD exclusive)
  • WB Maximum Movie Mode picture-in-picture programming, cast walk-ons, focus points, graphics and more (BD exclusive)
  • Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 2: Characters: explore how the cast and creative team of directors and designers take the characters' descriptions on the page to the actors' performances on film (new)
  • Screen tests of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson (new)
  • Deleted scenes
  • Lockhart's Classroom
    • Photo Gallery
    • Certificates: have a look at Gilderoy Lockhart's many achievements.
    • Required Reading: find out what text books you'll need for Lockhart's Defense Against the Dark Arts class
  • Extra Credit
  • Behind Hogwarts
    • A Conversation with J.K. Rowling and Steve Kloves: the author and screenwriter detail how the books are brought to life, and the changes that happen in the process.
    • Dumbledore's Office
    • Build a Scene: building a scene as magnificent as Professor Dumbledore's office takes more than wood, plaster, nails and paint; it takes imagination
    • Tour Dumbledore's Office: welcome to the self-guided tour of Professor Dumbledore's office, one of the most fascinating rooms at Hogwarts
    • Interviews with students, professors and more
      • Students - What would you ask the cast, if you could? Put yourself in the interview chair as the stars answer questions about making the film.
      • Professors and More: enjoy personal moments with the professors and others as they discuss their characters: Prof. Gilderoy Lockhart, Lucius Malfoy, Prof. Pomona Sprout, Molly Weasley, Arthur Weasley, Prof. Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid, Prof. Severus Snape, Uncle Vernon Dursley, Aunt Petunia Dursley, Argus Filch, Prof. Minerva McGonagall.
    • Gallery of Production Sketches
    • Activities
      • The Chamber Challenge [Game]
      • Tour the Chamber of Secrets: what are you doing here? This place isn't safe. Begin your journey down the dark corridor for the self-guided tour of the Chamber of Secrets.
      • The Forbidden Forest Challenge [Game]
      • Colin's Darkroom
      • Tour Diagon Alley: welcome to the self-guided tour of Diagon Alley, where you can find all your supplies for the school year. Explore the many shops, such as Flourish & Blotts and the Magical Menagerie.
    • Spellcaster Knowledge Challenge [Game]
    • EA Game Preview
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Revealed: 2002 HBO First Look special
  • Trailers and TV Spots
  • BD-Live with access to worldwide events, special guest participants, community features and more (BD exclusive)


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demiscy
 » Sep 18, 2009

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At last confirmation about the Extended movies

Happy_Evil_Dude
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Hopefully, the cover art here isn't final... eek

Jumpman
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Here's the question, is the "In Movie Experience" and "Maximum Movie Mode" relegated to just the theatrical cut or does the theatrical cut get one and the extended cut get the other?

Otherwise, very happy with this announcement.

Still, a little voice in the back of my head is saying to wait because the contents of these two releases and whatever else WB has planned for the rest of the individual films in their ultimate editions on home video will ultimately find its way in a major boxset for the whole series.

Basically, a 24 Disc box set (if you include a digital copy of each of the eight films).

We all know it.

Seretur
 » Sep 18, 2009

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All we need now is a confirmation from Warner that the other 6 movies will be released in matching packages. Yes, the 8-part documentary being released in eight parts of one hour per film sounds very promising -- but we need to know for sure.

The packaging looks brilliant, and for once, the Potter movies deserve the royal treatment that Warner is becoming rightly famous for.

Jumpman
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Seretur,

"These are the first two of eight total Harry Potter Ultimate Editions. Warner is expected to gradually release Ultimate Editions of the remaining Harry Potter films (yes, even 'Half-Blood Prince') to tie in with the theatrical or home video releases of parts I and II of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'."

Here's your answer. I'm almost certain they'll match.

Seretur
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Thanks, Jumpman!

I was mostly referring to the packaging -- to make sure they end up forming a nice, complete set -- but I suppose this is confirmation enough.

nazdar
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Picture and sound are the same or slicked up?

Lsnake
 » Sep 18, 2009

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I'm most likely getting Philosopher's/Sorcerer's stone. I never cared much for Chamber of Secrets, but the first one had a special charm, that one step into the magical world. It was the first Harry Potter movie I saw, I bought it unseen on DVD and I really loved it. The entire franchise is in fact very good, and I'm all grown up but still charmed by the wonders of Harry Potter.

Cap Nord
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Yet another double dip for Warner. Screw this; I'll stick with what I have; no need to lighten my wallet for all the extra crap just to fatten Warner's wallets.

highdefw
 » Sep 18, 2009

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I'll wait for the super ultra mega edition where they release this, and the rest of the harry potter movies. I've held off this long not buying ONE potter film. I'm sure I can wait a few more years to see what they have planned for complete ultra edition.

kuliddar
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Ugh, and me who was happy to have all the current Potter films (minus the one in the theaters) on BR recently with my purchase of Goblet of Fire. 7 and 13 minutes is actually a lot in a film and considering the the books are extensive, I'm sure they add a lot from the books like LOTR (just not as hardcore). If this is going to happen to all Potter films, I think it's going to be a case by case purchase for me. One that will probably take advantage, I hope, of the extended edition is "Order or the Phoenix" whose book was so detailed that it was just impossible to put it all on film.

Still, I hate having to double dip..........make that triple dip as I gave my Potter DVD films away to a family member to buy the BR versions and here we go again.........

kuliddar
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Ditto on the cover art btw. Not impressed with the work there. Looks like a quick photoshop makeup of an alternate featured poster.

eagle61397
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Thankfully I never bought these on BD, but I did buy the DVDs years ago and ended up selling them. I kept putting off buying the BD for some reason and now I know why.

monkeyjb1988
 » Sep 18, 2009

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These sound cool. Granted, I have the DVDs, but that hasn't stop me yet. Thankfully, I read this
before buying Half Blood Prince, so I won't get the version coming now. Might wait for a box set
anyway, but at least we know to expect a double dip in the near future. Hopefully, they won't try
and pull this for Deathly Hallows and just release the UEs.

Edit: Jumpman: Couldn't all the Digital copies fit on one or two disc? I always assumed that the
DC weren't that big. I don't know, I just thought just one disc for each DC sounded much.

Minimejer05
 » Sep 18, 2009

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Might finally get these.

Lucy Diamond
 » Sep 18, 2009

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COOL!!!

So it IS worth the wait for me!!!

Wdm81
 » Sep 18, 2009

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I might get these for the later films but i was never a huge fan of the first 2 potter adventures so i'll most likely skip these two, nless the reviews wow me

on a side note, i really hate that it appears that WB has ballooned up the size of the cases, seriously DVD shelf space is a rare commodity for most of us, why are studios making these sets so big and bulky?

Dave_6
 » Sep 18, 2009

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I had all the Potters on HD DVD but since I sold them all I havent rebought them on Blu-ray. Glad I've waited!

BTobin
 » Sep 18, 2009

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I already upgraded to blu uhh my bad, but I don't know if I would have been able to get these anyway they look pretty pricey....and I sort of don't think the first is worth it with only seven minutes added, Chamber of Secrets is slightly more worth it with 13 but overall the deleted material didn't add much from the books after #2 and #1 didn't add much either, maybe it's not worth it, I especially didn't like the deleted scenes for Goblet of Fire

Jumpman
 » Sep 18, 2009

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monkey,

Technically, you're correct. But, knowing these studios, they'd be too lazy to figure that out and still give digital copy a disc to itself, hence the steep price for that major boxset later.

If they did do that and just have one disc for eight copies of the theatrical cuts of the films, then the boxset would be down to just 17 discs. Either way, the boxset is going to be huge. But, I firmly believe that whatever WB puts on these Ultimate Editions in their individual releases, the contents from those releases will be identical to the boxset when the series is finished.

The only real possible difference when that boxset arrives is whether or not WB decides to make a special cut of Deathly Hallows with it as just one film, instead of splitting it into two. But, considering what I've read about Deathly Hallows so far, it won't really work. While one story, the two films will have very different tones and will feel like two different films; the first being a road movie while the second being a fantasy epic for the finale.

Again, these ultimate editions' contents will be in that boxset later. Really no reason to wait now with this news.



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