THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES:
ON APRIL 11, WARNER HOME VIDEO GERMANY WILL RELEASE
"THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG"
AS BLU-RAY™, BLU-RAY™ 3D, DVD, AND DIGITAL
Hamburg, February 19, 2014 – Bilbo, Gandalf, and the company of dwarves experience plenty of adventures on their further journey through Middle-earth in "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM).
On April 11, Warner Home Video Germany will release the film as Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, and DIGITAL. "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is the second part of a film trilogy based on the timeless, beloved masterpiece "The Hobbit". Directed by the Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson, who also produced the film alongside Carolynne Cunningham, Zane Weiner, and Fran Walsh.
Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf the Grey, and Martin Freeman plays the title character Bilbo Baggins. Richard Armitage appears as Thorin Oakenshield. The international cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Stephen Fry, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, and Orlando Bloom as Legolas. Other roles are played by Mikael Persbrandt, Sylvester McCoy, Aidan Turner, Dean O’Gorman, Graham McTavish, Adam Brown, Peter Hambleton, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Jed Brophy, William Kircher, Stephen Hunter, Ryan Gage, John Bell, Manu Bennett, and Lawrence Makoare.
In addition to the nationally available versions of "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" on Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, and DVD, the film will also be released in various retailer-exclusive collector's editions. Available only from online retailer Amazon is a strictly limited edition in a steelbook with a magnetic lenticular image and two bookends shaped like replicas of the gates of Erebor from the Noble Collection. This version includes both the Blu-ray 3D™ and the Blu-ray™. Also available at Amazon is the Blu-ray™ version in an exclusive steelbook. Exclusively at Media Markt and Saturn, a steelbook with a magnetic lenticular cover will be released. This version includes the Blu-ray 3D™ and Blu-ray™. Only available at Electronic Partner/Medi Max is the Blu-ray™ including an original LEGO minifigure of Legolas.
All versions include a digital version of the film with UltraViolet.* Fans can also purchase "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" digitally from April 11 through digital retailers.
CONTENT
In "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", title character Bilbo Baggins continues the adventure of his epic mission: Together with wizard Gandalf and 13 dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield, he attempts to reclaim the lost dwarven kingdom of Erebor.
The companions have survived the beginning of their unexpected journey – on their way east, they now encounter the skin-changer Beorn and a swarm of giant spiders in the treacherous Mirkwood. They are captured by the dangerous wood elves but manage to escape, reach Lake-town, and finally the Lonely Mountain itself, where they must face the greatest danger yet – a monster that surpasses all previous horrors: The dragon Smaug not only challenges the courage of the companions but also puts their friendship to a severe test – until they must ultimately question whether their journey still makes any sense.
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FACTS BLU-RAY 3D™ AND BLU-RAY™
Running time: approx. 161 min.
Age rating: from 12 years
Aspect ratio: 16:9 (2.40:1)
Audio format/language: DTS-HD Master Audio: German 7.1, English 7.1; Dolby Digital: Spanish 5.1 (only 2D)
Subtitles for the hearing impaired: German, English
Subtitles: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic, Portuguese, Spanish (only 2D), Arabic (only 2D), Hebrew (only 2D)
Specials Blu-ray 3D™ and Blu-ray™ (all specials in 2D):
• PETER JACKSON INVITES YOU ON SET
We witness the conditions and challenges that influenced the shoot, accompany the director through Mirkwood, Lake-town, and Dale, where the most intense key scenes of the film were created.
• PRODUCTION VIDEOS
Video blogs take us behind the scenes as scenes are filmed and set to music.
• NEW ZEALAND: HOME OF MIDDLE-EARTH, PART 2
We travel with Peter Jackson and his team to the breathtaking New Zealand locations transformed by the filmmakers into Middle-earth.
• MUSIC VIDEO: "I SEE FIRE"
Ed Sheeran's beautiful theme song from the film is illustrated by this intimate music video.
• TRAILER GALLERY
FACTS DVD
Running time: approx. 155 min.
Age rating: from 12 years
Aspect ratio: 16:9 (2.40:1)
Audio format/language: German, English, French (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles for the hearing impaired: German, English
Subtitles: French, Dutch
Specials DVD:
• NEW ZEALAND: HOME OF MIDDLE-EARTH, PART 2
We travel with Peter Jackson and his team to the breathtaking New Zealand locations transformed by the filmmakers into Middle-earth.
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" will also be offered as a stream and download – allowing fans to watch the film anywhere and anytime in HD and also DVD quality on devices of their choice. This version is offered by selected digital retailers such as Maxdome, iTunes, videoload, Google, PlayStation, Xbox, and others. From April 11, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" will also be presented digitally as Video On Demand through cable and satellite providers as well as on selected gaming consoles.
ABOUT DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET
*UltraViolet is a digital streaming and download standard for playing movies and TV series. UltraViolet stands for flexible and convenient home entertainment: Movies and TV series with the UltraViolet logo are available as digital versions in the personal UltraViolet film collection and can be viewed anytime and anywhere on a variety of devices.
UltraViolet was developed by DECE (Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem), a cross-industry alliance of around 85 companies, including leading film production studios, distributors, home entertainment providers, and device manufacturers. UltraViolet has been introduced in several countries since 2011. Worldwide, around 15 million users already own an UltraViolet account. UltraViolet is available in the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Since November 2013, the digital home entertainment standard has also been available in France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - official trailer F4 (German)
http://youtu.be/OrT2WerTYNU
ON APRIL 11, WARNER HOME VIDEO GERMANY WILL RELEASE
"THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG"
AS BLU-RAY™, BLU-RAY™ 3D, DVD, AND DIGITAL
Hamburg, February 19, 2014 – Bilbo, Gandalf, and the company of dwarves experience plenty of adventures on their further journey through Middle-earth in "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM).
On April 11, Warner Home Video Germany will release the film as Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, and DIGITAL. "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is the second part of a film trilogy based on the timeless, beloved masterpiece "The Hobbit". Directed by the Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson, who also produced the film alongside Carolynne Cunningham, Zane Weiner, and Fran Walsh.
Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf the Grey, and Martin Freeman plays the title character Bilbo Baggins. Richard Armitage appears as Thorin Oakenshield. The international cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Stephen Fry, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, and Orlando Bloom as Legolas. Other roles are played by Mikael Persbrandt, Sylvester McCoy, Aidan Turner, Dean O’Gorman, Graham McTavish, Adam Brown, Peter Hambleton, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Jed Brophy, William Kircher, Stephen Hunter, Ryan Gage, John Bell, Manu Bennett, and Lawrence Makoare.
In addition to the nationally available versions of "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" on Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, and DVD, the film will also be released in various retailer-exclusive collector's editions. Available only from online retailer Amazon is a strictly limited edition in a steelbook with a magnetic lenticular image and two bookends shaped like replicas of the gates of Erebor from the Noble Collection. This version includes both the Blu-ray 3D™ and the Blu-ray™. Also available at Amazon is the Blu-ray™ version in an exclusive steelbook. Exclusively at Media Markt and Saturn, a steelbook with a magnetic lenticular cover will be released. This version includes the Blu-ray 3D™ and Blu-ray™. Only available at Electronic Partner/Medi Max is the Blu-ray™ including an original LEGO minifigure of Legolas.
All versions include a digital version of the film with UltraViolet.* Fans can also purchase "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" digitally from April 11 through digital retailers.
CONTENT
In "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", title character Bilbo Baggins continues the adventure of his epic mission: Together with wizard Gandalf and 13 dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield, he attempts to reclaim the lost dwarven kingdom of Erebor.
The companions have survived the beginning of their unexpected journey – on their way east, they now encounter the skin-changer Beorn and a swarm of giant spiders in the treacherous Mirkwood. They are captured by the dangerous wood elves but manage to escape, reach Lake-town, and finally the Lonely Mountain itself, where they must face the greatest danger yet – a monster that surpasses all previous horrors: The dragon Smaug not only challenges the courage of the companions but also puts their friendship to a severe test – until they must ultimately question whether their journey still makes any sense.
https://www.facebook.com/DerHobbit.DerFilm.de
FACTS BLU-RAY 3D™ AND BLU-RAY™
Running time: approx. 161 min.
Age rating: from 12 years
Aspect ratio: 16:9 (2.40:1)
Audio format/language: DTS-HD Master Audio: German 7.1, English 7.1; Dolby Digital: Spanish 5.1 (only 2D)
Subtitles for the hearing impaired: German, English
Subtitles: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic, Portuguese, Spanish (only 2D), Arabic (only 2D), Hebrew (only 2D)
Specials Blu-ray 3D™ and Blu-ray™ (all specials in 2D):
• PETER JACKSON INVITES YOU ON SET
We witness the conditions and challenges that influenced the shoot, accompany the director through Mirkwood, Lake-town, and Dale, where the most intense key scenes of the film were created.
• PRODUCTION VIDEOS
Video blogs take us behind the scenes as scenes are filmed and set to music.
• NEW ZEALAND: HOME OF MIDDLE-EARTH, PART 2
We travel with Peter Jackson and his team to the breathtaking New Zealand locations transformed by the filmmakers into Middle-earth.
• MUSIC VIDEO: "I SEE FIRE"
Ed Sheeran's beautiful theme song from the film is illustrated by this intimate music video.
• TRAILER GALLERY
FACTS DVD
Running time: approx. 155 min.
Age rating: from 12 years
Aspect ratio: 16:9 (2.40:1)
Audio format/language: German, English, French (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles for the hearing impaired: German, English
Subtitles: French, Dutch
Specials DVD:
• NEW ZEALAND: HOME OF MIDDLE-EARTH, PART 2
We travel with Peter Jackson and his team to the breathtaking New Zealand locations transformed by the filmmakers into Middle-earth.
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" will also be offered as a stream and download – allowing fans to watch the film anywhere and anytime in HD and also DVD quality on devices of their choice. This version is offered by selected digital retailers such as Maxdome, iTunes, videoload, Google, PlayStation, Xbox, and others. From April 11, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" will also be presented digitally as Video On Demand through cable and satellite providers as well as on selected gaming consoles.
ABOUT DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET
*UltraViolet is a digital streaming and download standard for playing movies and TV series. UltraViolet stands for flexible and convenient home entertainment: Movies and TV series with the UltraViolet logo are available as digital versions in the personal UltraViolet film collection and can be viewed anytime and anywhere on a variety of devices.
UltraViolet was developed by DECE (Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem), a cross-industry alliance of around 85 companies, including leading film production studios, distributors, home entertainment providers, and device manufacturers. UltraViolet has been introduced in several countries since 2011. Worldwide, around 15 million users already own an UltraViolet account. UltraViolet is available in the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Since November 2013, the digital home entertainment standard has also been available in France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - official trailer F4 (German)
http://youtu.be/OrT2WerTYNU
