The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Arrive on 4K UHD 12/1

[Michael Scott]

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

ANNOUNCES PETER JACKSON’S



THE HOBBIT TRILOGY AND

THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY

TO BE RELEASED IN 4K UHD

FOR THE FIRST TIME ON DECEMBER 1ST



Both Trilogies feature the theatrical and extended versions of the six Middle-earth films in

4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR)​

Six-film “Middle-earth” Ultimate Collectors’ Edition with new Bonus Content

to be released in 4K UHD in Summer 2021



The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Remastered Blu-ray™

to be released in 4K UHD in fourth Quarter 2021 to celebrate 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today that The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson, will be available for the first time on 4K UHD on December 1.

From New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, the two epic trilogies include the theatrical and extended versions of the six films in 4K UHD with HDR. The Hobbit Trilogy includes The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy includes The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which won Academy Awards® for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Both trilogies will also include Digital copies of both versions of each film.

The 4K remastering process was overseen by Peter Jackson.

In addition, it was also announced that a 4K UHD “Middle-earth” Ultimate Collectors’ Edition featuring the theatrical and extended versions of all six films, along with new bonus content, previously released Blu-ray discs of The Hobbit Trilogy, and remastered Blu-ray discs of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will be released in the summer of 2021. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy featuring remastered Blu-ray discs of the theatrical and extended versions of the 3 films will also be released in the fourth quarter 2021, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will be available on 4K Ultra HD for $89.99 Expected Retail Price.

Fans can also own The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy in 4K UHD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on December 1st.

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BASICS

PRODUCT ERP
The Hobbit Trilogy Ultra HD Blu-ray $89.99
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Ultra HD Blu-ray $89.99
Street Date: December 1st, 2020

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, French, Spanish (Extended Editions), English, Spanish (Theatrical versions)
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Rating: All films rated PG-13 except for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Extended Edition, which is Rated R for violence
DOLBY ATMOS-TrueHD [CC]

 

[tripplej]

Now, for this review, I am assuming Michael, you would need to do this over 2 very long weekends!

Great movies to have.

 

[Michael Scott]

lol, yeah, that would be a couple weekend binge

 

[phillihp23]

These are two sets I need to add too my collection....but the price is steep....will have too wait until the prices settle.

 

[tripplej]

Hopefully, holiday deals!

 

[mechman]

About time!