I read in www.dvdactive.com this information!!!!
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe
Released: 11th December 2007
SRP: Prices TBC

Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced single and double-disc editions of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix which stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. Each release will carry a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen presentation, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras on the two-disc release will include 10 minutes of additional scenes, a A&E documentary, a Trailing Tonks feature with Actress Nat Tena, various making of featurettes, and a Fun and Games feature in which director David Yates and editor Mark Day show us what a difference a good edit makes and allows you to edit a scene. HD-DVD and Blu-ray releases.


I hope same that the Harry Potter collections!!!!
Regards:)

Wasn't this supposed to be a boxset release?

Box set of all 5 also beeing released, but you can but the latest one separately. Nice to have the choice...

Greg

Where's the TrueHD track like the GOF from UK release. I can't believe they won't add this:mad:

List price for the box set is 150 bucks. Which means it'll cost around 94 and change on Amazon with the 30% and 10% discounts. Not too horrible for 5 movies.

The specs are for the DVD release. I think we need to wait for the official HD-DVD specs to know whether or not it has True-HD.

Highdefdigest (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Annoucements/Harry_Potter_and_the_Order_of_the_Phoenix_Gets_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD_Date_Years_1-5_Also_Due/946)has more info, including Exclusive IME features and other bonuses on the HD-DVD version only (which apparently won't be a combo, either).

Highdefdigest (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Annoucements/Harry_Potter_and_the_Order_of_the_Phoenix_Gets_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD_Date_Years_1-5_Also_Due/946)has more info, including Exclusive IME features and other bonuses on the HD-DVD version only (which apparently won't be a combo, either).
All of this is absolutely wonderful, no combo AND In Movie Experience? :D

As expected the HD DVD version is superior, yet again. Good news I can't wait to get this box set :D

$149.99 is a high price tag, but that's just the MSRP.
Amazon will most likely give this box set the standard 30% off which brings the total down to $105 for 5 movies.

~$21/movie is pretty good.

Harry Potter :D

As expected the HD DVD version is superior, yet again. Good news I can't wait to get this box set :D


I'm sure the Bluboys will still claim that we are getting the watered down version.:rolleyes:

I like how Highdefdigest worded the exclusive content:


Not unlike the recently-released '300' and 'Blood Diamond,' the HD DVD edition of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' will contain a trio of exclusive bonus features,...

They should learn how to write better English. Double negative. Why not just say "Like the recently-released '300' and 'Blood Diamond,' the HD DVD edition of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' will contain a trio of exclusive bonus features,..." They should hire me to write their articles instead. :D

I like how Highdefdigest worded the exclusive content:



They should learn how to write better English. Double negative. Why not just say "Like the recently-released '300' and 'Blood Diamond,' the HD DVD edition of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' will contain a trio of exclusive bonus features,..." They should hire me to write their articles instead. :D

Or better yet write an extremely obscure sentence to provide the AVSForum a few days of Warner bashing

"Not unlike previous Warner HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs like Superman Returns there won't not be a lossless track and we don't disagree that this is what consumers want!"

6disc box set up for pre-order at amazon.de:
(Note: replace "******" in the URL with a forward slash followed by "ref=")
http://www.amazon.de/Harry-Potter-exklusiv-Amazon-Discs/dp/B000VKL6IE******sr_1_21/028-2645783-9260505?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1189199998&sr=1-21

Neat news!

I like how Highdefdigest worded the exclusive content:



They should learn how to write better English. Double negative. Why not just say "Like the recently-released '300' and 'Blood Diamond,' the HD DVD edition of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' will contain a trio of exclusive bonus features,..." They should hire me to write their articles instead. :D

No offense, but that ain't a double negative and is perfectly good English.

No offense, but that ain't a double negative and is perfectly good English.

"Not unlike" - Not = Negative and "un" in unlike is another Negative meaning "Not" like. What does a negative and a negative equal? A double negative.

Here are some more readings to freshen up your English.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_negative
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/grammar/doubneg.html
http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/003392.html

Jeez...10 posts into the thread and we're already talking about the "Bluboys". Who cares?

Being a format neutral guy...I can just pick the best version for me based on price, specs, extras, etc. I don't care if one is superior to the other...because I can still buy it and play it on my A2 or PS3.

Let's stick to the specs on the HD DVD release. This is the HD DVD forum...right?

Why is the HD DVD version of OOTP more expensive than the BD? It's not a combo right? These should both be the same price even if the HD DVD has more extras.

It looks like the box sets should both be the same MSRP which is good. I'll get the one with the most extras and best audio.

Can't wait for this release!!!

I'm very interested in hearing the specs for GoF as well since I have the import. If it will carry over to the US version in the boxset, I'll probably trade it to someone who just wants GoF to go with OotP as a single purchase. If it is different then I'm probably going to have 3 copies of GoF :D - the features from GoF and IME are definitely worthwhile for any HP fan.

The High Def Digest details were posted in the BD thread, and nobody has anything to say. :)

Well, another superior HD DVD from Warner! Thx Warner, you are making the choice too easy.

So let me get this straight. Folks complain about having to pay an additional 5 or so dollars for a combo, which gives you both the HD and SD version, but you're okay with the film carrying the same tag, but not including the SD side?

The High Def Digest details were posted in the BD thread, and nobody has anything to say. :)

Well, another superior HD DVD from Warner! Thx Warner, you are making the choice too easy.

Might not want to celebrate until we hear the complete specs on this set. Knowing Warner, they'll probably skip all TrueHD and PCM audio options and just plop out DD5.1 across the board. Bonus features and behind the scene extras aren't really important to some people (me included) so I'll get the ones that offer the best sound and video.

I still think the HD DVD version will be a combo. That cover art can change. Otherwise, why charge $5 more?

Yes you can bet that the new one will be a combo and the box may be non-combo.

Via Sirdvd.com (http://www.sirdvd.com/2007/09/harry-potter-5-on-dvd-blu-ray-hd-dvd.html)

The Two-Disc Special Edition, Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD will include: 10 minutes of never before seen footage; an A&E documentary; a featurette called "Trailing Tonks," in which you spend a day with actress Nat Tena and receive a very personal and often wacky tour of the "Order of the Phoenix" stages; a "Harry Potter: The Magic of Editing" feature, in which director David Yates and editor Mark Day show us what a difference a good edit makes and then allow you to edit a scene; "The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter" in which look for clues in the past Harry Potter films for what the future films may hold; an "In Movie Experience," in which you join the cast from Dumbledore's Army as they come together to share memorable moments; as well as more "making of" featurettes and "Fun and Games."

http://comingsoon.net/nextraimages/hp5dvd2.jpg
http://comingsoon.net/nextraimages/hp5dvd3.jpg

I'll be buying the HD-DVD box set if it has TrueHD. (No reason to buy the dumb downed BD version)

This Harry Potter movies (all but Goblet of Fire which I already have on UK import HD DVD)and the ST:TOS HD DVD season 1 set are going to be what make my Christmas season.:)I cannot wait until Order of the Phoenix gets here but if it's part of a boxed set I'll likely end up getting it in that instead.Considering that the Potter HD DVDs will no doubt have interactive and likely web features, I won't even give a though of getting the lesser BRD versions.

Here's an announcement for the giftset of movies 1-5 for $149.99.

There's no oficial release date so i'm guessing it'll be on or around Dec. 11th also.

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/harrypotteryears.html

Oh well I'll be pickig one up.In for the penny in for the pound I guess.:)

Have the full specs with specific extras been made public for the first four titles? I'm really enjoying these interactive features and looking forward to these now as much as the movie

I am more interested in a box than a single movie at this point, so I hope that is announced soon. But I have to complain...

WHY is the HD listed at 5 bucks over the BD? Is it a combo? and if it is, WHY? ARGH!!! One of the bullet points that Paramount used for their explanation on going HD was price to the consumer, I really think those in the HD and Neutral (warner here...) camps need to stick to that. It's really annoying me that HD is usually a few bucks more than the BD versions, and I hate the freaking combo disks, though I see the point, but they need to just eat the cost on them and release them at the same price point as BD or cheaper.

I am more interested in a box than a single movie at this point, so I hope that is announced soon. But I have to complain...

WHY is the HD listed at 5 bucks over the BD? Is it a combo? and if it is, WHY? ARGH!!! One of the bullet points that Paramount used for their explanation on going HD was price to the consumer, I really think those in the HD and Neutral (warner here...) camps need to stick to that. It's really annoying me that HD is usually a few bucks more than the BD versions, and I hate the freaking combo disks, though I see the point, but they need to just eat the cost on them and release them at the same price point as BD or cheaper.
Reasons that I can think of:
1. Combo HD DVD. Not that it costs more to produce them, but they see the DVD+HD DVD as a value add for the customer, hence the higher price.
2. Warner might argue: less DRM -> higher price. Same as Apple did a few months ago with its music store offers (same titles w/o DRM were priced higher).
3. Warner might think: okay, so many dudes buy the Blueray version, and HD DVD sells less, so we have to price it higher to show the stake holders the same revenue for both.
4. Warner is still in test mode, using different pricings to figure out how many copies they can sell and how much revenue they could make. This non-diversified enthusiasts market is an ideal playground for them. And for effects they don't understand they can at least start a poll here on the forums, e.g. the "Republican or Democrat - have you chosen red or blue" type of polls ;)

I'm just glad that HD DVD is apparently not getting dumbed down versions to match the featureless Blu-ray versions. :D

Warner has been notorious when it comes to making customers double dip on most of it's catalog titles.

I'm just glad that HD DVD is apparently not getting dumbed down versions to match the featureless Blu-ray versions. :D


+1

Can someone (or more than 1 someone I guess) give me a good opinion on the movies as compared to the books? I know this is going to sound totally ridiculous, but I've only recently just started reading the series, I never started it from the beginning and I just had a friend who finished the final book, so she sent me all 7 in the series and I'm just about through the first book. I really enjoy it so far, and am looking forward to the rest of the series.

I would be interested in picking up the movies as long as they are a quality, faithful adaptation of the books. I guess with so many people excited about them, they must be good, but I just wanted a bit of input.

Thanks!

Warner has been notorious when it comes to making customers double dip on most of it's catalog titles.

I don't think so. Every studio made us double dip for the S.E. Warner has since dvd began 10 years ago released two version of it's bigger titles. Compare that to Sony, Fox, Lionsgate with their PV=MRT 6th version of the same title.

I am not sure how many of the Warner HI-DEF titles owners are overwhelmed with the PQ. Besides Matrix, 300, Flags (E.U), Letters and animated movies rest of their titles have average PQ. Even decade old movies like The Rock, Face/Off etc has better PQ. We early adopters are dealing with an expensive technology and there are no excuses for poor quality releases.

Can someone (or more than 1 someone I guess) give me a good opinion on the movies as compared to the books?

Well any opinion is going to be highly subjective however - the first two films are fairly faithful but perhaps try too hard to fit everything in. The third and fifth movies are better constructed movies movies but not so concerned with including everything. The fourth movie is more a summer action movie and digresses quite significantly from the plot of the book.

Some people love the faithfulness of the first two films. Some people love the action of the fourth movie.

Personally I think the third then followed by the fifth movies are the best - decent attempts at getting the book to the screen but producing a good film as well - with the fifth movie as a whole improving on the book. The first two films are decent films but not in the same league. The fourth film in itself is not too bad a movie but is a wowful adaption of the book.

I think it's a mistake to release dual formats of older movies, because most fans already own the DVD version.

Plus, now that we're going to see $150 HD-DVD players, is it really a benefit to continue to cling to a DVD format that can easily be replaced by cheap players being released this year? I for one do not like spending extra money for a layer that I will not be viewing.

So here is a HP question. I was told by my GF that there is an extended version of the HP movies, similar to the LOTR DVDs, is that true and if so, will the HD DVD Boxset be those versions of the films?

Box set photo:

http://img105.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2007/09/10/harrypotterboxsetopen-47s4bm3b9.jpg

After already plunking down big bucks for ST:TOS and Battlestar Galactica, I'll have no choice but to pick this one up for the missus. I smell a Potter-themed party in my future, and it won't be pretty.

So here is a HP question. I was told by my GF that there is an extended version of the HP movies, similar to the LOTR DVDs, is that true and if so, will the HD DVD Boxset be those versions of the films?

On my DVDs, only the first two movies are "extended" editions. The last two are the same as what I saw in the theater. Don't know why they don't make extended versions of the last two, as they suffer the most from editing for time.

I just hope the HD DVD transfers and audio match the UK GoF one I have been enjoying since April (ty Exploited!) :D:D

HD DVD cover art;
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r92/redstorm_photos/HP1res.jpg

:D

Warner has put a pre-order page for Goblet of Fire on its website: http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=29420
$22.95, no Blu-ray version listed.

Box set photo:

http://img105.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2007/09/10/harrypotterboxsetopen-47s4bm3b9.jpg

Is that the real HD DVD box set :eek:

Is that the real HD DVD box set :eek:

Kinda looks "fake" to me, but you never know......

That's a DVD boxset.

I'd be happy just getting a straight movies collection boxset.

Is that the real HD DVD box set :eek:

No, it's the DVD box set, but the Blade Runner limited edition suitcases are identical for DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray, so I think this could be the same thing.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
HD-DVD | Elite Red HD Official Pre-Sell Date: November 13, 2007

Studio: Warner Bros.
Theatrical Release: 7/11/07
Theatrical Box Office (M): $280.00
Genre(s): Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure
MPAA: PG-13
Rating Comments: Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.
PPV Holdback: 30 DAYS


Synopsis: Lord Voldemort has returned, but few want to believe it. In fact, the Ministry of Magic is doing everything it can to keep the wizarding world from knowing the truth - including appointing Ministry official Dolores Umbridge as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. When Professor Umbridge refuses to train her students in practical defensive magic, a select group of students decides to learn on their own. With Harry Potter as their leader, these students (who call themselves "Dumbledore's Army") meet secretly in a hidden room at Hogwarts to hone their wizarding skills in preparation for battle with the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters. . New adventure - more dangerous , more thrilling than ever - is yours in this enthralling film version of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. A terrifying showdown between good and evil awaits. Prepare for battle!
Director: David Yates
Actors: Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Melling, Emma Watson, Jason Boyd, Rupert Grint


Critic's Quotes: "Miraculous! A feast for the eyes...magical movie-making!"- LARRY KING

"'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix', the best of the series so far, has the laughs, the jitters and the juice to make even
nonbelievers wild about Harry." - PETER TRAVERS / ROLLING STONE

"Once you see 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' you'll want to see it again and again." -NEWSDAY 'KIDSDAY'


"This is the best Harry Potter picture yet." -DAVID EDELSTEIN / NEW YORK MAGAZINE


"The most successful film series since James Bond continues with another rousing winner. Darker and more complex than any of the
previous films, 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' takes these beloved characters in unexpected new directions and it's a
wild ride all the way." -PETE HAMMOND / MAXIM


Product Type: Sell Through
Order Date: 10/30/07
Street Date: 12/11/07
UPC: 085391156963
Cat#: 1000025050
Old Cat#: 115696
ISBN: 1-4198-5282-5
MPAA: PG-13
Packaging Type: Elite Red HD
Media Quantity: 1
Disc Configuration:
HD – 30
Soundtrack Language: English
Product Dimensions (D x W x H):
6.7 x 5.3 x 0.4 IN
Product Weight: 2.4 OZ

Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Sound Quality: Music Only Track (Dolby Surround) - English
Dolby 5.1 DDP - English
Dolby 5.1 DDP - French

DVD Features: Additional Scenes: 10 minutes of never before seen footage
Documentary: A&E documentary - In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, mystery pervades every corner of the story. Take a thrilling look back through the previous movies in search of clues to the mysteries of the Harry Potter saga.
Featurette: Trailing tonks - Spend a day with Actress Nat Tena and receive a very personal and often wacky tour of the Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix stages.
Other: In Movie Experience - Join the cast from Dumbledore?s Army as they come together to share memorable moments.
Focus Points - Enjoy these "making of" featurettes to discover just what is involved to create those amazing scenes and characters.
Pick Your Favorite Scenes - Assemble your favorite clips from the movie, create your montage.
Fun and Games -the director and editor show us what a difference a good edit makes.
Web-Enabled Features- synchronized playback event, mobile downloads.

For those that dont visit the Warner thread Harry Potter:GoF is up for preorder on Warner's site.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
HD-DVD | Elite Red HD Official Pre-Sell Date: November 13, 2007

Studio: Warner Bros.
Theatrical Release: 7/11/07
Theatrical Box Office (M): $280.00
Genre(s): Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure
MPAA: PG-13
Rating Comments: Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.
PPV Holdback: 30 DAYS


Synopsis: Lord Voldemort has returned, but few want to believe it. In fact, the Ministry of Magic is doing everything it can to keep the wizarding world from knowing the truth - including appointing Ministry official Dolores Umbridge as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. When Professor Umbridge refuses to train her students in practical defensive magic, a select group of students decides to learn on their own. With Harry Potter as their leader, these students (who call themselves "Dumbledore's Army") meet secretly in a hidden room at Hogwarts to hone their wizarding skills in preparation for battle with the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters. . New adventure - more dangerous , more thrilling than ever - is yours in this enthralling film version of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. A terrifying showdown between good and evil awaits. Prepare for battle!
Director: David Yates
Actors: Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Melling, Emma Watson, Jason Boyd, Rupert Grint


Critic's Quotes: "Miraculous! A feast for the eyes...magical movie-making!"- LARRY KING

"'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix', the best of the series so far, has the laughs, the jitters and the juice to make even
nonbelievers wild about Harry." - PETER TRAVERS / ROLLING STONE

"Once you see 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' you'll want to see it again and again." -NEWSDAY 'KIDSDAY'


"This is the best Harry Potter picture yet." -DAVID EDELSTEIN / NEW YORK MAGAZINE


"The most successful film series since James Bond continues with another rousing winner. Darker and more complex than any of the
previous films, 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' takes these beloved characters in unexpected new directions and it's a
wild ride all the way." -PETE HAMMOND / MAXIM


Product Type: Sell Through
Order Date: 10/30/07
Street Date: 12/11/07
UPC: 085391156963
Cat#: 1000025050
Old Cat#: 115696
ISBN: 1-4198-5282-5
MPAA: PG-13
Packaging Type: Elite Red HD
Media Quantity: 1
Disc Configuration:
HD – 30
Soundtrack Language: English
Product Dimensions (D x W x H):
6.7 x 5.3 x 0.4 IN
Product Weight: 2.4 OZ

Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Sound Quality: Music Only Track (Dolby Surround) - English
Dolby 5.1 DDP - English
Dolby 5.1 DDP - French

DVD Features: Additional Scenes: 10 minutes of never before seen footage
Documentary: A&E documentary - In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, mystery pervades every corner of the story. Take a thrilling look back through the previous movies in search of clues to the mysteries of the Harry Potter saga.
Featurette: Trailing tonks - Spend a day with Actress Nat Tena and receive a very personal and often wacky tour of the Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix stages.
Other: In Movie Experience - Join the cast from Dumbledore?s Army as they come together to share memorable moments.
Focus Points - Enjoy these "making of" featurettes to discover just what is involved to create those amazing scenes and characters.
Pick Your Favorite Scenes - Assemble your favorite clips from the movie, create your montage.
Fun and Games -the director and editor show us what a difference a good edit makes.
Web-Enabled Features- synchronized playback event, mobile downloads.

No Dolby TrueHD? :confused:

Sorry if this has been mentioned before in this thread I know I have stated it before in other Threads but the 5th Harry Potter Film comes out on HD DVD in the UK on the 11th November, so American HD DVD owners can get it a month earlier than the Blu-Ray owners :)

Sorry if this has been mentioned before in this thread I know I have stated it before in other Threads but the 5th Harry Potter Film comes out on HD DVD in the UK on the 11th November, so American HD DVD owners can get it a month earlier than the Blu-Ray owners :)

Both the HD DVD and the Blu-ray versions can be ordered a month early through Amazon UK, for a whopping $42 a piece(not including shipping:eek:) I'm just going to order from amazon.com in December and save $20. :)

Both the HD DVD and the Blu-ray versions can be ordered a month early through Amazon UK, for a whopping $42 a piece(not including shipping:eek:) I'm just going to order from amazon.com in December and save $20. :)

You see that seems like quite a lot to you however living in the UK that equates to £21 and I can get 25% off that price so i'll get it for about £15 ($30) which is maybe £1 - £2 more than a normal release date DVD here.

I would normally buy in from America as they come in at about £10 - £14 without having to be nice to my brothers friend to get his staff discount, but with it coming out a month earlier here I can't resist :)