The Deathly Hallows DVD

I know it's a bit soon to be discussing this but I'm just wondering what special features would you like to see on the dvd:)

Deleted scenes - definitely :) I would love to see what scenes they cut.

A good documentary about the making of the special effects, costumes, sets, ...

I'd like to have some pre-recorded, scene specific audio commentaries this time. HBP Blu-Ray hat this Q & A session with Daniel Radcliffe and David Barron, but didn't find it very informative. They were talking about all sort of things - anything but the movie. Besides, I couldn't get this to work properly. BD live sucks. Please WB, don't do that again.

A good documentary about the making of the special effects, costumes, sets, ...

What this person said.

After watching the hours of extra material on the LOTR extended DVD's, I know I will never see anything like it again, but I really hope they put as much on there as possible.

I've always felt the HP extra material has been quite slim, and I always end up with the "But how did they do that scene?" etc

an extended/uncut version (but if they do this I thinki tll be in the Ultimate Edition or separate)
commentary from the trio would be cool

I want an extended edition with the deleted scenes recut into the film.

I also wouldn't mind some making of the scenes videos, but not for the seven potters battle.

An extended uncut edition would be amazing :) I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for it simply because it's nearly the end of the HP movie franchise :(

I want an extended edition with the deleted scenes recut into the film.

I also wouldn't mind some making of the scenes videos, but not for the seven potters battle.

Why not? It's probably interesting to watch.

I would absolutely adore commentary from the trio! I think that would be fun and definitely something I would watch.

that would be awesome a trio commentary

Why not? It's probably interesting to watch.

I don't know. It was just not an interesting enough scene for me that i would want then to dissect it. If they are going to dissect a scene let it be the Silver doe scene or the cafe attack. The problem is it would probably be the Seven potters battle because it is the only action scene.

I don't know. It was just not an interesting enough scene for me that i would want then to dissect it. If they are going to dissect a scene let it be the Silver doe scene or the cafe attack. The problem is it would probably be the Seven potters battle because it is the only action scene.

They should dissect every single scene. That would be a complete DVD heaven.

As stated, a commentary from perhaps the trio or director played over the movie (They have this on the How To Train Your Dragon DVD as captions)

They should dissect every single scene. That would be a complete DVD heaven.
Indeed it would! LOL

I would love for them to have commentary on the DVD. I liked the way they did the Lord of the Rings commentary--they could do something similar for DH, although it would end up being very trio-heavy (not that it would be a bad thing!) but they could also include the director and producer in there too.

I'd love to see extra and deleted scenes as well.

Deleted scenes for sure!

I loved in the HBP DVD the inclusion of the Rowling documentary..possibly another documentary on the 8 films altogether, how they came about, interviews with actors, impacts of the series etc..Though this would obviously be included in the last DVD, possibly even in the ultimate edition.

I liked the special features of GOF - lots of behind the scenes and background to different parts of the movie etc. that included a lot. Always like commentary/interviews from main cast members too.

Deleted scenes...Or I guess, extended scenes rather. All of the stuff that was cut out, put back into the movie.

And Bloopers. That would be fun. :D

deleted scenes for sure.

well my favourite dvd extras has to be on the GOF DVD, as the interviews and behind the scenes footage just cracked me up!

a commentary with the trio would be cool - but highly unlikely. (i dread to think how much they would have to pay the actors to sit in a room for 2 and a half hrs discussing the scenes, but i imagine dan would be very funny to listen to! could you imagine the harry/hermione kissing scene? emma would be like "you called me an animal!" and dan would be like *facepalm* and stutter his way through that scene...)

i s'pose they'll do this with part 2, but it would be nice if they also did a documentary of the 'trio' and other cast members and how they've grown whilst filming HP. Y'know, just showing funny and nostalgic behind the scenes stuff of emma, dan and rupert when they were little.


i won't bother about wishing for deleted scenes and outtakes, cos they usually feature on the dvd releases anyway.

ummm...i think that's it.
unless anyone else can think of some other stuff?

There should also be a reel of Rupert in different scenes, cracking up and messing up the take since he's so known for doing that.

In general, it might be fun to see some funny outtakes

There should also be a reel of Rupert in different scenes, cracking up and messing up the take since he's so known for doing that.

In general, it might be fun to see some funny outtakes

i don't know how rupert would feel about that!

but yes, i think he would win 1st prize for the most corpsing on set, bless him!

Deleted scenes without a doubt.

Amazon France lists the DVD and BluRay for April 16th 2011.

http://www.amazon.fr/Harry-Potter-Reliques-Mort-partie/dp/B004D2BHH6/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1290624592&sr=1-3

Amazon France lists the DVD and BluRay for April 16th 2011.

http://www.amazon.fr/Harry-Potter-Reliques-Mort-partie/dp/B004D2BHH6/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1290624592&sr=1-3

That's good news! :D

Only 5 months.... :(

My dream dvd (and therefore highly unlikely):

- An extended edition option including all deleted scenes. Failing that, deleted scenes with commentary option so we know why the scenes were chopped.

- Bloopers

- Commentaries, one by Yates, Kloves and Heyman (and possible JK Rowling for good measure). Another by the trio.

- Decent featurettes on sfx, set design, costuming and music. Giving us a genuine behind the scenes look at these aspects.

- Interviews including secondary characters (Snape, Bellatrix, Voldemort, Dumbledore's Army etc) as well as the trio

- Trailers and tv spots

- An in-depth look at the transition from book to screen and the scriptwriting process

Yeah, that's my dream :drool:

Amazon France lists the DVD and BluRay for April 16th 2011.

http://www.amazon.fr/Harry-Potter-Reliques-Mort-partie/dp/B004D2BHH6/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1290624592&sr=1-3

This is just for France, I think. At least, it is not for USA. Because the 16th is a Saturday, and DVDs come out in the USA on Tuesday.

This is just for France, I think. At least, it is not for USA. Because the 16th is a Saturday, and DVDs come out in the USA on Tuesday.

Yeah, but it gives us a nice estimate :)

Yeah, but it gives us a nice estimate :)

Yes it does... perhaps April 8th?

Yes it does... perhaps April 8th?

That sounds good :tu:

Just did a bit of research. The HBP DVD came out on December 8th in the US, but it came out in France on November 18th. :(

It could be different this time around (I hope, at least).

Just did a bit of research. The HBP DVD came out on December 8th in the US, but it came out in France on November 18th. :(

It could be different this time around (I hope, at least).

Not cool. Please don't dash my hopes :(

I saw one part of the Harry Potter story that is spread across the newest version of the old movies... and recorded it twice instead of the other part that was on. But, since I already bought the special trunk edition of the first 5 movies, I can't buy another set. So, what I'd really like to see is these special videos together on the final DVD.

And, yes, deleted scenes, blooper, commentaries. Maybe a final interview with the actors, producer, and director would be good.

This is just for France, I think. At least, it is not for USA. Because the 16th is a Saturday, and DVDs come out in the USA on Tuesday.


That's not always the case....Eclipse comes out on saturday

Deleted scenes would be high up there on my list, especially having seen some of the pictures of stuff that was definitely filmed and then cut. I'd like to see some behind the scenes of the filming of the Seven Potters filming as well. And some kind of preview or trailer for part 2 would be pretty awesome :D

Outtakes. Without a doubt outtakes. And funny ones where the actors fall over or swear and they're bleeped over :lol: but it'll most likely never happen since we've never had any on the DVDs so far :(

Outtakes. Without a doubt outtakes. And funny ones where the actors fall over or swear and they're bleeped over :lol: but it'll most likely never happen since we've never had any on the DVDs so far :(

Outtakes of Rupert laughing so hard at Dan and Emma kissing that he got kicked out!

-Deleted scenes, no doubt they'll be in though, they normally are.
-Bloopers and outtakes, I've wanted these on every DVD so far :D
-Interviews with the cast, and not just the quick ones that were on the HBP DVD - I want proper Q&A sessions with at least the trio, like they had with PoA
-Audio commentary with the trio would be awesome, but I don't think we'll get it. It would be good with some of the other actors as well though, and maybe the director and a producer.

OFFICIAL details on the DVD and Bluray:

http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-i-u-s-dvd-blu-ray-release-april-15-2011-a-79519/

http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/userpics/84186/normal_dh1dvdcover.JPG http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/userpics/84186/normal_dh1dvdcover_%281%29.JPG

April 15 is the date! Seems a little too late IMO :shrug: At least the promotion for Part 2 will intertwine with the Part 1 release.

I think the Bluray cover looks so much better than the DVD cover :shrug: The trio look like they're falling over!!! :lol:

The dvd cover is garbage. Im so glad I own a Bluray player.

I'm a little concerned: The press release says that the DVD will only include the deleted scenes?! And also I noticed that the cover doesn't say its 2 disc!!

Maybe this is just for the US since Bluray is more popular there - I hope so anyway. Didn't the BFFC say that the UK DVD at least was getting more things? :(

All my DVDs are 2 Disc and I don't have a Bluray player - I am hoping that WB release 2 Disc version for both Dh1 and DH2 just so I have the set!

This is from US HP Facebook announcement

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, featuring a hi-definition, a standard definition, and a digital copy of the film, for $35.99 and on Single Disc DVD in widescreen format for $28.98 SRP.*
Weird about only 1-disc.

The 1-7pt1 gift set also comes out on the 15th. Are special features on those versions the same as the single movie release typically? Or are they a little slimmed down?

Oh, and release date for the UK is April 11.

I'm a little concerned: The press release says that the DVD will only include the deleted scenes?! And also I noticed that the cover doesn't say its 2 disc!!

Maybe this is just for the US since Bluray is more popular there - I hope so anyway. Didn't the BFFC say that the UK DVD at least was getting more things? :(

All my DVDs are 2 Disc and I don't have a Bluray player - I am hoping that WB release 2 Disc version for both Dh1 and DH2 just so I have the set!

According to the picture on UK amazon, it says "2 disc special edition" on the DVD cover so looks like the UK version will have 2 discs. I think you're right about blu-ray not really having caught on here yet, so I hope the UK version has more than just deleted scenes because some of the blu-ray features I've seen look awesome but I don't have a blu-ray player :(

Cool to have confirmation. I don't have a blu ray player but might get the combo pack.
Signed up for Quest for the Hallows. Hope they put stuff on the site soon.
What is this yr 1-7 blu ray set e special features?

Yes, well, they are gearing more of the specials towards the higher technology it appears. The Blue ray package contains DVD and digital? Does that mean that the content is the same on each disc in the package? What does that mean?

It's weird that they are releasing the DVD/BluRay on the 15th of April, which is a Friday. I always thought that movies/DVDs and music released on Tuesdays in the US. Why would they release it on a Friday?

The only Blu-Ray player I have is in my computer, but I think it's still worth buying the Blu-Ray for the special features, as opposed to getting the DVD with, well, nothing. Plus, it'll be looking forward towards the future, it's only a few dollars more, and it has the DVD anyways.

I would like a directors commentary, or even better, a cast commentary :)

According to the picture on UK amazon, it says "2 disc special edition" on the DVD cover so looks like the UK version will have 2 discs. I think you're right about blu-ray not really having caught on here yet, so I hope the UK version has more than just deleted scenes because some of the blu-ray features I've seen look awesome but I don't have a blu-ray player :(

Do you think you could link me to the two-disc version?

I see that it will be out the 13th here in Norway :D

Im going to get the version with BlueRay and DVD, just to have both! Can't wait :p

I am looking forward for the deleted scenes. The one with dudley might be funny and also ron and harry hunting a rabbit :)

I would like a directors commentary, or even better, a cast commentary :)

I would love to see a cast commentary.

The Blue ray package contains DVD and digital? Does that mean that the content is the same on each disc in the package? What does that mean?

I could be wrong, but I'm guessing the digital copy will only have the movie on it, so a person can load it onto their ipod or whatever they use.

yeah, theyll have a little sheet with a promo code on it and you can redeem the digital copy online

Thank god I have a Bluray player, I'll be watching all those extras until Part 2!

I wanted the dvd mostly for seeing the extended Malfoy Manor torture scene but I guess it won't be there :(

Do you think you could link me to the two-disc version?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter-Deathly-Hallows-Part/dp/B003U9VLKG/?tag=harrpottfrie-21

Woo hoo! Although I'll have to wait and see if its the same here in NZ (which I expect, since they've never sold 1 disc DVD versions here) I am so relieved!!! :)

http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/deathly-hallows-part-i-dvd-blu-ray-uk-covers-and-maximum-movie-mode-art-previews-79530/

Preview pic of the Blu Ray Maximum Mode, and back cover. Jason Isaacs look funny there! :lol:

The Blu-Ray version ( with no combo thing ) will still have all the deleted scenes and the extras? Cause I don't think they will sell the combo here in Mexicoo..

The Blu-Ray version ( with no combo thing ) will still have all the deleted scenes and the extras? Cause I don't think they will sell the combo here in Mexicoo..

yes, i believe so

The back cover looks absolutely awful, if I may say so myself. It says nothing about Harry Potter and is bland. IMHO, these DVDs have gotten too commercial.

I'm very disappointed that its coming out a month after my birthday. It usually falls the week of. :grumble:

Does anyone know if the special features in the gift sets are typically the same as the main release, or do they slim things down a bit (seems to be fewer discs in the gift sets, etc.)?

Does anyone know if the special features in the gift sets are typically the same as the main release, or do they slim things down a bit (seems to be fewer discs in the gift sets, etc.)?

I have never bought a gift set, but from what I understand there are fewer special features.

Meh, not happy with the back cover - looks like I'm making another custom cover!!

Meh, not happy with the back cover - looks like I'm making another custom cover!!

Brilliant idea! I'd love to hide that atrocious cover. I did that with Goblet of Fire but only because I lost the case. :P

An extended uncut edition would be amazing :) I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for it simply because it's nearly the end of the HP movie franchise :(

Agreed. I would love that.

HP FB and twitter posted that the Quest For the Deathly Hallows site will be up soon. I hope it's VERY soon lol I wonder what kind of content they will have on the site?

yes, i believe so

Thank you! I hopee so..

I think the Bluray cover looks so much better than the DVD cover :shrug: The trio look like they're falling over!!! :lol:

Very true - the Bluray cover does look much better than the DVD one. Ahh well... I still can't wait to get my hands on it :D

There is a limited edition Steelbook available as well which I think I'm going to get:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter-Deathly-Hallows-Part/dp/B004LAVH8E/ref=pd_ts_zgc_d_h__383380011_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&pf_rd_p=214710027&pf_rd_s=right-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=468294&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0MADKY61JS3BB4ZV6XF7

The artwork is a lot better than either of the other versions available.

It's finally available for pre-order on Amazon.com. $24.99 for the Blu Ray. I think the DVD price is $17.99

Candaian Exclusive Blu-ray steelbook (http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1-future-shop-exclusive-steelbook-2011-blu-ray-combo/m2188669.aspx?path=773e1a7351652aa16bd4a45c2edf1cc 6en02)

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/Products/500x500/M21/M2188/M2188669.jpg

Candaian Exclusive Blu-ray steelbook (http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1-future-shop-exclusive-steelbook-2011-blu-ray-combo/m2188669.aspx?path=773e1a7351652aa16bd4a45c2edf1cc 6en02)

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/Products/500x500/M21/M2188/M2188669.jpg

:O As a Canadian, I've never seen anything Harry Potter-like exclusively for country! Mostly because I hate the normal covers, I'll most likely be getting this. Do you think this includes the special features, or not?

:O As a Canadian, I've never seen anything Harry Potter-like exclusively for country! Mostly because I hate the normal covers, I'll most likely be getting this. Do you think this includes the special features, or not?

Since it is the Triple Play, it definitely will :)

Since it is the Triple Play, it definitely will :)

Thanks for the help!

Wal-Mart and US-exclusive 2-Disk set:

http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/deathly-hallows-part-i-walmart-exclusive-2-disc-special-edition-dvd-box-art-and-extras-79767/

Now I'm wishing I lived in the United States... We get nothing of the sort in Canada. Does anybody know if the special features are typically on the DVD disk from the Triple Play DVD as well as the Blu-Ray, or just on the Blu-Ray? I'd love the special features, of course, and considering in Canada the only way to get them is with the Blu-Ray, this seems the way to go. I do have a Blu-Ray player, but as it's on my computer, it won't be nearly so accessible. Irregardless, I'd prefer to have a simple 2-disk DVD to go along with the others.

Now I'm wishing I lived in the United States... We get nothing of the sort in Canada. Does anybody know if the special features are typically on the DVD disk from the Triple Play DVD as well as the Blu-Ray, or just on the Blu-Ray? I'd love the special features, of course, and considering in Canada the only way to get them is with the Blu-Ray, this seems the way to go. I do have a Blu-Ray player, but as it's on my computer, it won't be nearly so accessible. Irregardless, I'd prefer to have a simple 2-disk DVD to go along with the others.

I'm happy that the US also gets a 2-disk DVD, but it sad that Canada can't :shrug:

However, the DVD will not have as many special features as the Bluray (both combo and not), so I think in your case it is best to get the triple play :) You can play the film on a TV but will have to make do with your computer for the special features...

Hell yes for the Wal-Mart exclusive 2-Disc DVD edition! Thank goodness! I was wondering when WB would come to their senses! Definitely going to Wal-Mart on April 15th!!!

I'm happy that the US also gets a 2-disk DVD, but it sad that Canada can't :shrug:

However, the DVD will not have as many special features as the Bluray (both combo and not), so I think in your case it is best to get the triple play :) You can play the film on a TV but will have to make do with your computer for the special features...

Alright- thanks for the help! I guess I'll go with the triple play.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/AVV277169
Possible new special feture-On the Road

Has this (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/03/01/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1-blu-ray-promo-exclusive/)been posted yet? Looks like some fun special features! (If, of course, you're willing to shell out the money for a Blu Ray)

http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/homepage/618902/exclusive-harry-potter-clip
is this video working for anyone? I think its a bts clip of 7 potters

http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/homepage/618902/exclusive-harry-potter-clip
is this video working for anyone? I think its a bts clip of 7 potters

Getting a lot of starting, then stopping. So not really working all that well!

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/03/21/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-blu-ray/
look at BR Max Movie Mode w/ Jason Isaacs - The Dementors

I'm highly upset that there's no plain 2-disk DVD version in Canada... I'm considering venturing down to the States to pick one up, or having it shipped up here. :)

Only two more weeks! *Happy dancing* I can't wait for the DVD to come out. :clap:

I got a PS3 over the summer and I've yet to try out a Blu-Ray and see what it looks like - and I was happy to see that the Blu-Ray combo pack with the DVD was only $3 more :agree:

It's nice to have a DVD just in case I bring the movie with me to someone's' house and they don't have a Blu-Ray player.

don't have a blu-ray player, but probably won't buy the d.v.d just yet. might just have to borrow from the locaal library.

Just wondering if everyone knows that the opening 2 minutes of Part 2 that is on the blu-ray has leaked online. That's all I'm going to say, but it is out there if you search.

Edit: Nevermind its mentioned in the spoilers thread.

I work at blockbuster and we got all of our posters and stuff for pt. 1 in the other day. Got me SO pumped. Especially since I have access to it before its street date. :)

The rest of the deleted scenes have leaked.

I have already pre-ordered part 1!!! SoOO ExCITED!!!! I am very excited to watch whatever they decide to add to the film! 10 days!!! :D

Preordered :)
(Part 1 blu ray)

The rest of the deleted scenes have leaked.

link?

Region 2 pics of the front/back covers as well as the slipcase have surfaced:

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5089/img1076ad.jpg
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6855/img1077z.jpg

Glad I ordered the Steelbook now.

For some reason, Amazon Germany has changed the release date to April 8th, which also means that my copy is on the way!
http://www.amazon.de/Harry-Potter-Heiligt%C3%BCmer-Todes-Blu-ray/dp/B004C04AOG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1302210410&sr=8-2

I wish it was being released in the US at the same time Asa the UK. I don't want to wait until next Friday--we are going to have family in town for the weekend and I won't get to watch it :upset:

Does anyone know if they will have commercials for it? Will it be a new commercial or one of the spots recycled?

Don't dvds usually come out on Tuesdays?

Don't dvds usually come out on Tuesdays?

Usually. But it doesnt come out until the 15th. I think chronicles of narnia is also coming out on Friday.

We got the DVD's in at work today! Blockbuster has it's perks. It's a bummer though that WB ships alternate "rental" DVD's to rental stores which don't have any special features on them. Still gotta wait until the 15th for those.

Im going to buy a PS3 so I can play games and watch Blue Ray DVDs. Cant wait for Part 1 to come out :)

Part 1's out on Monday in the UK, I wonder if the scene where Nagini jumps out of the screen (almost) will make me jump as much as it did in the cinema. :shrug:

I just watched the rabbit hunt deleted scene. On Mugglenet they said it was probably their least favorite. It's not a great scene, but it definitely shows Ron's aggravation at Harry. I thought it was pretty intense towards the end.

I just watched the rabbit hunt deleted scene. On Mugglenet they said it was probably their least favorite. It's not a great scene, but it definitely shows Ron's aggravation at Harry. I thought it was pretty intense towards the end.

To be honest I am disappointed with most of the deleted scenes - which is good cos that means that they were deleted for a purpose :lol:

I had an email from Amazon saying it had been dispatched with an estimate that it will arrive tomorrow! I hope I am not excited in vain. (UK)

I really love the rabbit deleted scene, because it was so much more than chasing a rabbit. It was great. It is my second favorite deleted scene in DH1 next to Ron/Hermione's rock-skipping scene which I love!

I had an email from Amazon saying it had been dispatched with an estimate that it will arrive tomorrow! I hope I am not excited in vain. (UK)

You're kidding?! I am so jealous! When did you pre-order yours?

I would have liked the rabbit chase scene more if they hadn't added these whoosh noises whenever they cast a spell. At first I didn't mind it, but it started to sound gimmicky.

I would have liked the rabbit chase scene more if they hadn't added these whoosh noises whenever they cast a spell. At first I didn't mind it, but it started to sound gimmicky.

Well, keep in mind the scene is unfinished. I think they would have added some more effects and music.

That said, I didn't like the scene at all, which I'm actually happy about. If I liked all the deleted scenes I would be much more annoyed that they were deleted. As it stands Harry/Runcorn and the Tent Horcrux discussion are the only scenes I enjoyed and thought should have been included.

To be honest I am disappointed with most of the deleted scenes - which is good cos that means that they were deleted for a purpose :lol:

I was quite impressed with this scene. I was impressed that they 'went there'. None of these deleted scenes seem exactly finished, including this one, but I felt it was quite intense. I loved seeing them 'play' and also seeing Ron's simmering frustration at Harry. I'm not sure how it would have worked in the movie. It adds depth but also, possibly more to work out.

Part 1's out on Monday in the UK, I wonder if the scene where Nagini jumps out of the screen (almost) will make me jump as much as it did in the cinema. :shrug:

I'm betting it will....I still jump at the scene in POA where Trelawney grabs Harry's shoulder from behind as she gives a real prophecy :scared: I think it's partly the music as well, but even though I know it's coming, still jump every time.....

I'll be getting the regular DVD of DH1, and am glad that at least some special features are on it.

I'll be getting the regular DVD of DH1, and am glad that at least some special features are on it.

I was under the impression that only deleted scenes were on the regular DVD?

I was under the impression that only deleted scenes were on the regular DVD?

I believe those are the special features.

I'll be getting the regular, single-disk as well - I figure they'll re-release it for the UEs anyways, which I'm definitely getting.

I was under the impression that only deleted scenes were on the regular DVD?

Walmart only has a Special Edition 2-disc has these features. It can be pre-ordered at a special rate online:

"Maximum Movie Mode" - Prepare for the final battle as cast and crew lead an interactive journey to ready you for the monumental last stand against evil - all as you watch the movie; "The Seven Harrys" - See how Daniel Radcliffe re-created the personalities of the multiple Harrys in the "Privet Drive" scene; "On The Green With Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James"; "Dan, Rupert and Emma's Running Competition"; "'Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows - Part 1': Behind the Soundtrack".

Walmart only has a Special Edition 2-disc has these features. It can be pre-ordered at a special rate online:

Yes, but that's not the regular DVD :) Thanks jallen, cos I thought I had missed something.

Regardless, they only sell the 2 disc version (like the Walmart one, I'm guessing) in NZ :D

Yes, but that's not the regular DVD :) Thanks jallen, cos I thought I had missed something.

Regardless, they only sell the 2 disc version (like the Walmart one, I'm guessing) in NZ :D

If by "regular", you mean non-BluRay, it's regular. At least according to Walmart's online format description:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/15841263

I'm torn between getting the DVD right when it comes out (to see said deleted scenes) and waiting for the entire boxed set to come out sometime (proably next year?) Do you think they'll even make a boxed set?

If by "regular", you mean non-BluRay, it's regular. At least according to Walmart's online format description:
I meant regular in like the 1 disc version, since the 2 disc one in the US is a special at Walmart :)

I'm torn between getting the DVD right when it comes out (to see said deleted scenes) and waiting for the entire boxed set to come out sometime (proably next year?) Do you think they'll even make a boxed set?

There are always boxed sets released. Even now they are releasing the first 7 films in a box set. Unless you really want to have the film now, I'd wait for that. All the deleted scenes are now on youtube anyway :shrug:

Well I'll be patient then! and I'll try my best not to peek at the scenes on youtube! I think I'd prefer a 1 disk version to a 2 disk version, I always lose the second disk...or the Nargles steal them.

It has arrived and I am so excited. I will probably have to wait until the children are in bed though, unless I can persuade my husband to occupy them and let me watch it on my own. :)

I had pre-ordered mine ages ago but I'm debating cancelling my order and just buying it on the day because it looks like my copy won't turn up til Tuesday otherwise and I want it on Monday :lol:

For those in the UK, Asda are doing a special edition with an extra disk featuring an on the road documentary, from Harry Potter Uk facebook -

ASDA are offering Harry Potter fans a special treat when they buy the DVD of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 online or in-store from Monday. Exclusive to ASDA, fans will get a bonus disc “On The Road” which takes a fascinating look behind the scenes with cast and crew interviews alongside rare on-location shoots. Pre order online now

Also, Sainsbury's are offering a special edition with Dobby on the cover -

DOBBY HAS COME TO SAVE HARRY POTTER AND HIS FRIENDS!
From Monday, Sainsbury’s are offering the two disc special edition DVD of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ™ – Part 1” with an exclusive Dobby sleeve. They’ll also be giving fans the chance to win limited edition knitted Dobbys! To celebrate, we’re giving away 25 of these knitted Dobby’s to Join the Final Battle members! For more details click on our note here

So now I have no idea which to buy!

As for that rabbit deleted scene, I wasn't to keen on it but it was interesting to see where exactly that shot of Harry at the end fitted in, it was in one of the trailers I think?

I had pre-ordered mine ages ago but I'm debating cancelling my order and just buying it on the day because it looks like my copy won't turn up til Tuesday otherwise and I want it on Monday :lol:

For those in the UK, Asda are doing a special edition with an extra disk featuring an on the road documentary, from Harry Potter Uk facebook -



Also, Sainsbury's are offering a special edition with Dobby on the cover -



So now I have no idea which to buy!

As for that rabbit deleted scene, I wasn't to keen on it but it was interesting to see where exactly that shot of Harry at the end fitted in, it was in one of the trailers I think?


Hmmm, I thought it seemed familiar also.

Yes, there were two shots from the one trailer in the rabbit scene. Harry and Ron running up a hill, as well as Harry by a tree.

Yes, there were two shots from the one trailer in the rabbit scene. Harry and Ron running up a hill, as well as Harry by a tree.

I always feel cheated somehow when I see something in a trailer that isn't in the movie. Like false advertising or something. But I quite liked the rabbit scene. I think keeping it out was a good idea because really, I think it kind of makes it so more explaining might be needed. But I liked it. I noticed on the Facebook page, it seemed all the females universally hated it, but males either liked or were more ambiguous about it. Interesting. But I liked it.

The horcrux discussion scene should have been kept in.

The FYE exclusive steelbook:

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My Blu-ray steelbook arrived this morning-ahead of release date.

Stunning transfer and looking forward to watching it tonight.

Lucky for me, my Blu Ray arrived today :)
The first things I looked at were the deleted scenes. They weren't very impressive if you ask me. And the Dudley's goodbye scene. Uhh it made me cringe, it was just so bad. The other's weren't necessarily terrible, but they weren't much special either.
I watched the whole movie again, great. One question though, isn't there supposed to be the first scene of DH Part 2? I mean, there is one scene at the end where they bury dobby, but I can't think back if that was in the original or not. If that IS the scene, then it was only about 10 seconds long.
I am really looking forward to the Maximum Movie Mode and all the other special stuff. Although what I have said may be negative, it is still a great DVD! A bargain at £11

I watched the whole movie again, great. One question though, isn't there supposed to be the first scene of DH Part 2? I mean, there is one scene at the end where they bury dobby, but I can't think back if that was in the original or not. If that IS the scene, then it was only about 10 seconds long.

The extra scene is on the second disc with the special features somewhere. It is of Harry talking to Ollivander. The Dobby burying scene was in the original film.

The extra scene is on the second disc with the special features somewhere. It is of Harry talking to Ollivander. The Dobby burying scene was in the original film.

Ah, awesome! I was going to look at the other special features tomorrow, so I guess I'll have found it anyway. I couldn't see it on the back or anything that's all.

I went through all of the second disc and there isn't any sign of the DHP2 opening scene.

I went through all of the second disc and there isn't any sign of the DHP2 opening scene.

It may only be on the Blu-Ray... I'm not sure.

It may only be on the Blu-Ray... I'm not sure.

I've got the Blu-ray mate. Bit of a shame really, but there is nothing on the case to say that the scene is contained in the set compared to HBP where it stated there would be a sneak peak.

Part 1's out on Monday in the UK, I wonder if the scene where Nagini jumps out of the screen (almost) will make me jump as much as it did in the cinema. :shrug: yeah on Amazon.co.uk it comes out monday. i pre ordered my copy. now it's just gotta come. time of arrive will be the end of april but it's worth it and it was a hell of a lot cheaper to get to off there and sent to nz then it was to buy it here on the 15th april

sugniD is right. There really isn't any opening scene of Part 2. I looked on ALL of it. I was really looking forward to that :(
I'm in the UK btw, don't tell me this is some stupid thing where just one part of the world get it?

I have the German Blu-Ray-Disc and it does include the opening scene of Part 2.

I have the German Blu-Ray-Disc and it does include the opening scene of Part 2.

Where abouts on the bluray is it? What disk and what section?
Perhaps I'm just not looking hard enough...

On the Extra Disc.

I guess I'll have to wait until someone uploads it on Youtube :(
That is very annoying.

I just ordered mine I am just happy to get the movie let alone any of the fun extras on it.

Think I'm going to order the steelbook.

I guess I'll have to wait until someone uploads it on Youtube :(
That is very annoying.


I haven't seen this either. But, then I don't have the DVD either.

From what I am hearing on some of the Blu-ray websites I frequent is that the Opening Scene was dropped from the blu-ray and is not on there. At least it isn't on the UK one. Its possible they left it off, because it is coming out there before everywhere else. It is more than likely going to be a BD-Live thing. Whether its on the US release is still up in the air.

Got my copy this morning, and already watched it! Surprised at how many special features are included on the UK DVD edition, I wasn't expecting this much :) there's some really great behind the scenes stuff, seven potters etc and special effects, all little documentaries. And the "On the Green" feature with Tom, Rupert and the Phelps twins.

I remember when HBP came out, there was a little sneak peak at part 2 on the US DVD edition but not the UK one, is that what they've done with the Blu-Ray with the opening scene? That would be a pain. Even more strange if it was changes at last minute.

I remember when HBP came out, there was a little sneak peak at part 2 on the US DVD edition but not the UK one, is that what they've done with the Blu-Ray with the opening scene? That would be a pain. Even more strange if it was changes at last minute.

I read somewhere this morning, that it will show up on BD Live later in the week :)

I read somewhere this morning, that it will show up on BD Live later in the week :)

Sweet :)

So the DVD/Blu Ray was released here in Norway today. As the faithful Potter-fan i am i went and bought it and watched it. And guess what...its still great :D

But i thought the Blu Ray i bought was supposed to feauture the opening scene from Part 2. I've read it everywere on the internett. Did this happen to anyone else or was it just my national copy ? :no:

So the DVD/Blu Ray was released here in Norway today. As the faithful Potter-fan i am i went and bought it and watched it. And guess what...its still great :D

But i thought the Blu Ray i bought was supposed to feauture the opening scene from Part 2. I've read it everywere on the internett. Did this happen to anyone else or was it just my national copy ? :no:

It does seem to appear that the first scene of part 2 is only for some countries. Myself, in the UK, did not get the scene on my bluray, but another poster on this forum who lives in Germany did...
Although, apparently it is gonna be on BD live this week, so hopefully we will all get to see it!

I saw an ad today in the USA and it has the opening scene. No worries folks this will be on youtube by Friday afternoon. lol.

I've got the bluray! it's so pretty, I haven't watche the first scene of the last movie, no ready yet :no:

I haven't watche the first scene of the last movie, no ready yet

It isn't the first scene though, it's just an opening scene. It's like the 4th or 5th scene according to the test screening

I went in and bought the DVD yesterday (in Germany) but I didn't watch it yet. I had asked it to be my Easter present, so I wrapped it up and will now wait another week (haha).
I saw the deleted scenes already online and think they are alright.
The funny thing was that I grabbed a DVD from the shelf and saw Lord Voldemort on it. I thought: "yuck"; then I looked at the shelf again and saw Harry on the cover of some DVDs. "How cool" I thought "one can chose!" and took a Harry cover. As I waited to pay for it I realized it's one of those moving pictures holographic things. :D Never mind! haha

My husband picked it up for me this morning as I was working all day.
We are going to watch it after dinner in about half an hour!

i bought it yesterday , i got the one with the 'On the road' dvd aswell , but just a bit of advice , don't pay the extra to get the on the road , it only lasts about 20 minutes , and most of it's on the special features dvd in the main pack. There's probably about 5/10 minutes of new material . I regret not getting the blu - ray as the quality of the dvd is a major let down , especially compared to the cinema.Apart from all that , i love the film.

I came home from college at 2:00 to see the blu-ray copy on my doorstep :rockon:

There was no Part two Sneak Peak.
I didn't expect one after we missed out on it last time (The Part one peak on HBP)
I couldn't help but hope, though!

I won't be able to buy a d.v.d for awhile. would like to get it for my birthday this summer.

DH1 is IMO the most depressing of all the Potter movies. But I bought the DVD anyway.

So far nothing special, apart from the movie.

It isn't the first scene though, it's just an opening scene. It's like the 4th or 5th scene according to the test screening
It doesn't matter, I have no anticipation of seeing it at all.

The blu-ray showed up at my house today too. I watched the preview scene and then my player died. :( Just my luck. Maybe the horcruxes messed up the drive in my PS3!!

Maybe the horcruxes messed up the drive in my PS3!!

:( It must have been them ;)

i bought it yesterday , i got the one with the 'On the road' dvd aswell , but just a bit of advice , don't pay the extra to get the on the road , it only lasts about 20 minutes , and most of it's on the special features dvd in the main pack. There's probably about 5/10 minutes of new material . I regret not getting the blu - ray as the quality of the dvd is a major let down , especially compared to the cinema.Apart from all that , i love the film.

I debated getting that copy for the extra on the road disk, but I'd already preordered my copy from amazon. So I'm glad you said it wasn't worth getting :lol: I felt there were too many versions released over here, the DVD, blu-ray combi pack, steelbook thing, Dobby sleeve edition from Sainsbury's and the extra disk version from Asda, if I collected these things I'd be mad :lol:

Yay! I got my copy this morning. I have plans to watch it this evening. My kids are staying at their grandma's tonight, so we'll be able to turn up the volume really loud:wow:

Well, I went to Walmart only for the Two Disc Special Edition. They only sell it at Walmart and it wasn't there. The only bonus features I have are the deleted scenes and there are some I've seen and they're not on it. Did this happen with your DVD's? Harry and Ron chasing the rabbit isn't on it. I had to settle for the one disc but the movie is awesome even without. Can't wait to watch it!!!

The blu-ray showed up at my house today too. I watched the preview scene and then my player died. :( Just my luck. Maybe the horcruxes messed up the drive in my PS3!!

Oh, what a shame! :( I hope blu-ray players aren't too expensive.

Darn those horcruxes! :rotfl:

I went out and bought the cheapest version with just the deleted scenes, but I can always watch most of the features online. (And I've seen all of them before anyway).

Mine arrived last saturday but I only got the time to watch it yesterday night. It was just as great the second time round as it was the first. I can't wait to get stuck into all the extras....and the film again!

Oh, what a shame! :( I hope blu-ray players aren't too expensive.

Darn those horcruxes! :rotfl:

I went out and bought the cheapest version with just the deleted scenes, but I can always watch most of the features online. (And I've seen all of them before anyway).

I got the combo pack so at least I can still watch the DVD on my regular player or the digital copy on my computer. My PS3 can get repaired at a nearby place for $110. So yeah... those darned horcruxes!! ;)

I watched a bit of it last night and I still got chills.

I got the DVD right after school! Waiting for mom to get home...because she'd kill me if I started it with out her! Anyway, i'll check the deleted scenes while waiting!

Well, darn. Wal-Mart was sold out on the two-discs DVD, but I got the one-disc. I'll get the two-disc another time!

We were gonna get the regular DVD one from Wal-Mart that came with that wand pen but i saw the Blu-Ray DVD combo and i was like "hey i think this would be cooler. VOLDY IN BLU-RAY! I WANNA SEE IT!" and since it has the DVD version too i could watch it when i marathon. (i dont have a blu-ray player myself. My parents do.) Mum was all "Oh alright..yer probably right." I wanna watch it! Dunno if we are going to tonight though.

Well just watched it, and it's still my favorite! I got the one with the wand pen and bookmark!

We're watching it for the third time today :D

I bought the 4 disc BluRay combo pack at Best Buy. I can only watch the dvd for now because I don't have a bluray player, but I'll have the Bluray already when I finally do upgrade players.

I found the second bluray disk to be a bit empty. just a few deleted scenes and other things. the maximum movie mode was good.

My DVD quality was okay, except for like two or three scenes. When there was loud background noise, during parts of the Sky Battle Chase (especially in the tunnel), and during the trio walking in Piccadilly, it was really hard to hear the dialogue.

I live in the U.S. I was so excited to go out and buy the DVD today! (I don't have a Blu-Ray player, unfortunately:() I watched it as soon as I got home. It was fine for me, I didn't notice any issues with the quality. The movie was still fantastic:tu:, but I was sad because I could only buy the one-disc and the only special features are deleted scenes (and I don't even think it has all of them.) Well, I just found out about the two-disc set that is only available at Wal-Mart! I don't trust the site description, because it says that it has the "Maximum Movie Mode" and I know that's only the Blu-Ray. So, I was wondering if anyone that owns the two-disc set can list the special features here, so I can see if it's worth it to go purchase the two-disc set.
In summary: U.S. Two-Disc Special Edition DVD from Wal-Mart, what are the special features? THANKS!:D

I live in the U.S. I was so excited to go out and buy the DVD today! (I don't have a Blu-Ray player, unfortunately:() I watched it as soon as I got home. It was fine for me, I didn't notice any issues with the quality. The movie was still fantastic:tu:, but I was sad because I could only buy the one-disc and the only special features are deleted scenes (and I don't even think it has all of them.) Well, I just found out about the two-disc set that is only available at Wal-Mart! I don't trust the site description, because it says that it has the "Maximum Movie Mode" and I know that's only the Blu-Ray. So, I was wondering if anyone that owns the two-disc set can list the special features here, so I can see if it's worth it to go purchase the two-disc set.
In summary: U.S. Two-Disc Special Edition DVD from Wal-Mart, what are the special features? THANKS!:D

My 2 disc DVD is on its way from Wal-Mart; this version is only available online. I just about made the mistake of ordering the single disc from Amazon.

My 2 disc DVD is on its way from Wal-Mart; this version is only available online. I just about made the mistake of ordering the single disc from Amazon.

I know, that's another annoyance. But, it looks like I could order it and go pick it up at the store, so I don't have to pay for shipping. I just want to know what the special features are!

I just want to know what the special features are!

If the special features are the same in the US as they are here in NZ, it has all the features the bluray has except the Max Movie Mode (obviously) and the DH2 sneak peek :)

We own all of the movies (DVD) 1-6. Now we have to decide if we want to buy a copy of DHpt1 and 2 (when it comes out) OR just wait and get the WHOLE set on Blu-Ray, once all of them are released.

I have seen the movies packed all kinds of different ways...
-Super deluxe versions of the solo films
-A boxed set of all of the current ones that are released - happens every time a new one comes out.
-1 n 2 packed together in one case, 3 n 4, and so on....
-The cheapo solo versions
-The ones that come with little bonus items (like the marauders map in HBP and the wand/pen/bookmark in the DHpt1)

I will give them this - they are giving people who have broken or incomplete collections many options on how to collect them...

I'm a bit disappointed in the extras on the Blu Ray. I thought there should be more BTS stuff, but I suppose they are saving that for the eventual ultimate editions and/or the documentary that is coming out. It seems that other movies had more extras on their discs :hmm:

I'm a bit disappointed in the extras on the Blu Ray. I thought there should be more BTS stuff, but I suppose they are saving that for the eventual ultimate editions and/or the documentary that is coming out. It seems that other movies had more extras on their discs :hmm:

The Maximum Movie Mode is excellent.

The Maximum Movie Mode is excellent.

I'm hoping to watch with MMM on sometime this weekend! Good to know it's worth watching.

I ended up getting the one-disk DVD, which was really my only option as I don't have a Blu-Ray player and there is no 2-disk DVD in Canada. I'm a bit disappointed in the packaging (the disk itself was very cheaply made with just the words "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" on the plain silvery front, no images or anything on it, and the case seems flimsy). I noticed they're missing a few deleted scenes but of course it's the movie I'm interested in until I get the UEs in a few years. The movie quality is pretty good, but it could be better, of course.

I mostly care about watching the movie. It would be fun to have the director commenting on it as you watch, but ehh. I agree that the one disc DVD seemed like an afterthought.

I went to my local Wal Mart yesterday to get the DVD, and I got there just in time. It looked like only about 5 DVDs were left out of a space which looked like it could have held at least 40.

Anyway, I bought the Blu Ray version which came with the regular DVD, and the digital copy which I immediately downloaded on iTunes and put on my iPhone. I started to watch the thing on the main Blu Ray movie disc where they stop the film and talk about interesting points and show how they made the scenes and whatnot, but I only got through about 15 minutes of that. I plan to go back and watch it all the way through and get into the Special Features disc pretty soon.

I have to say that I was a little surprised at how bland the discs were - they were simply all black with the title on the discs and a label for each different disc. Usually they look a little more festive.

I got the 3 disc blu ray combo from Target. I don't have a blu ray player yet but wanted to get it for the Max Movie mode

I got the 3 disc blu ray combo from Target. I don't have a blu ray player yet but wanted to get it for the Max Movie mode

I don't want to put you off or anything, but the Maximum Movie Mode is umm, underwhelming?

i went out to Target yesterday and got just the movie cuz I don't have blue ray. then today I was at Walmart and saw that they had the double disc with the special features. I had to get it and now I have an extra movie. LOL. don't think I got a digital download though. I watched it last night and enjoyed it even more. I can't believe the things they deleted out of the movie. don't want to tell though to spoil it for you all. Going to Florida this Friday and can't wait to see harry potter world!

I live in the U.S. I was so excited to go out and buy the DVD today! (I don't have a Blu-Ray player, unfortunately:() I watched it as soon as I got home. It was fine for me, I didn't notice any issues with the quality. The movie was still fantastic:tu:, but I was sad because I could only buy the one-disc and the only special features are deleted scenes (and I don't even think it has all of them.) Well, I just found out about the two-disc set that is only available at Wal-Mart! I don't trust the site description, because it says that it has the "Maximum Movie Mode" and I know that's only the Blu-Ray. So, I was wondering if anyone that owns the two-disc set can list the special features here, so I can see if it's worth it to go purchase the two-disc set.
In summary: U.S. Two-Disc Special Edition DVD from Wal-Mart, what are the special features? THANKS!:D

The second disc had the deleted scenes, a bit about the 7 Harry potter piece and how they did it. The frozen lake, the fight with Nagini, some of the actors on a golfing game and something about the soundtrack that I haven't watched yet. I am glad I bought it but like others have said you will probably see it all online anyways.

Anyone watch that bonus with some of the cast playing golf? I wonder if thats amusing or not.

Anyone watch that bonus with some of the cast playing golf? I wonder if thats amusing or not.

I watched it. It was kind of hard to hear them talking--Rupert is a mumbler and they talk sort of low.

i went out to Target yesterday and got just the movie cuz I don't have blue ray. then today I was at Walmart and saw that they had the double disc with the special features. I had to get it and now I have an extra movie. LOL. don't think I got a digital download though. I watched it last night and enjoyed it even more. I can't believe the things they deleted out of the movie. don't want to tell though to spoil it for you all. Going to Florida this Friday and can't wait to see harry potter world!



The second disc had the deleted scenes, a bit about the 7 Harry potter piece and how they did it. The frozen lake, the fight with Nagini, some of the actors on a golfing game and something about the soundtrack that I haven't watched yet. I am glad I bought it but like others have said you will probably see it all online anyways.
I know, if I end up getting the two-disc set I'll have an extra movie too!:lol: Thanks for the features!

Did anyone else notice on the "Nagini" feature that you see some pre-viz footage of Nagini coming out of Bathilda's body more like she does in the book rather than the way she did in the finished film? It was cool to watch and proves that they did originally plan on doing it that way. Maybe it was too graphic for the PG-13 rating they were aiming for.

Hope Mugglecast talks about this.

Did anybody sense that the scenes were very dark? In the theatre it was fine but during the night scenes I can't see anything!

Did anybody sense that the scenes were very dark? In the theatre it was fine but during the night scenes I can't see anything!

Yep--it's a lot like Half Blood Prince.

Last night I decided to watch Maximum Movie Mode. I thought the features were pretty cool. My only issue is that from the locket destruction scene and on, the audio is messed up on my blu ray. I couldn't understand what was being said when the featurettes came on, it was all warbled. What a bummer!

I loved, loved, loved DH1 when I watched it in the theatre. PoA has always been my favourite of the Harry Potter movies and I have since been thinking that maybe DH1 has surpassed that. I got the DVD and unfortunately it has not. PoA is still definitely the best in my opinion. DH1 doesn't hold up very well on re-watch on the DVD, in my opinion. It wasn't as great as I remembered but I think I must have built it up to epic proportions in my mind or something because I had such a grand time watching it in the theatre. :lol:
I'm still super excited for DH2 though. Can't wait!!

I loved, loved, loved DH1 when I watched it in the theatre. PoA has always been my favourite of the Harry Potter movies and I have since been thinking that maybe DH1 has surpassed that. I got the DVD and unfortunately it has not. PoA is still definitely the best in my opinion. DH1 doesn't hold up very well on re-watch on the DVD, in my opinion. It wasn't as great as I remembered but I think I must have built it up to epic proportions in my mind or something because I had such a grand time watching it in the theatre. :lol:
I'm still super excited for DH2 though. Can't wait!!

I felt the exact same way. Then the next day I watched it again, and for some reason it just felt so much more awesome and intense.

I loved, loved, loved DH1 when I watched it in the theatre. PoA has always been my favourite of the Harry Potter movies and I have since been thinking that maybe DH1 has surpassed that. I got the DVD and unfortunately it has not. PoA is still definitely the best in my opinion. DH1 doesn't hold up very well on re-watch on the DVD, in my opinion. It wasn't as great as I remembered but I think I must have built it up to epic proportions in my mind or something because I had such a grand time watching it in the theatre. :lol:
I'm still super excited for DH2 though. Can't wait!!

I felt exactly the same way. I'm not sure if it was because I've recently read the book and have trouble enjoying the movies after I've read their corresponding books. Still very excited for DH2.

I loved, loved, loved DH1 when I watched it in the theatre. PoA has always been my favourite of the Harry Potter movies and I have since been thinking that maybe DH1 has surpassed that. I got the DVD and unfortunately it has not. PoA is still definitely the best in my opinion. DH1 doesn't hold up very well on re-watch on the DVD, in my opinion. It wasn't as great as I remembered but I think I must have built it up to epic proportions in my mind or something because I had such a grand time watching it in the theatre. :lol:
I'm still super excited for DH2 though. Can't wait!!

I think a lot of DH1 depended on the scope of the scenes. We see them in these majestic mountains and lakes that fill the entire screen but they are tiny on a TV. So much of the movie is about imagery in this one. It seems to work on the big screen and get lost a bit on the small screen. The power of the imagery just gets lost. For me anyway.

I think it depends on one's TV. To a certain degree, these big scenery or special effects films lose something on the small screen. If one has a big HDTV ect then they can get closer to the movie experience. However, I also have to mention that one has to try to make sure their TV is calibrated correctly. A lot of TVs will let you mess around with the video settings. I know I have to do that with my TV when it comes to certain movies or games. The standard game and movie settings just aren't quite right with certain things. I also would suggest that people watch this film (and probably the last 3 or 4) HP films with dimmed lighting. That makes a difference when the film is really dark.

Anyone watch that bonus with some of the cast playing golf? I wonder if thats amusing or not.

I wouldn't say it's amusing, but it is interesting and worth the watch.

I bought a 50 inch plasma TV last week. Just in time, 2 days before actually, to get the HP DH DVD at walmart Thursday night at midnight. Watched the movie when I got home. Watched it again after work Friday and all the extras. It's not the same as the theater, but the large TV really made a difference IMO. The scope of the scenery is enhanced and I think on a smaller TV it would not been as impressive.
I loved the deleted scenes.
SPOILER ALERT!


I was glad to see Dudly get his scene. It was awkward but that whole scene was awkward in the book as well.
I cannot fathom why they left out the scene in the tent where so much was explained. All of the information left out of HBP by removing so many of the pensive scenes was explained very well for those who had not read the books and had only seen the movies.

The additional scenes are pretty cool, I think the scene with Dudley should definitely have been included in the final cut. I liked the scene in the tent, it was very much in-keeping with the book, but unfortunately there's no way it could have been included in the film because the necessary foreshadowing wasn't in the HBP film (especially since they made out as if Dumbledore didn't even know that Voldemort had created Horcruxes at all :rolleyes: ). I think the scene where Ron is teaching Hermione how to skip rocks was nice, and it illustrated how alone Harry was feeling at the time by showing him sitting alone while they stood together in the background. This would have made the scene where Hermione decided to stay with Harry more a more powerful moment.

The golf day was funny, so was the running race between Emma, Dan and Rupert.

I cannot fathom why they left out the scene in the tent where so much was explained. All of the information left out of HBP by removing so many of the pensive scenes was explained very well for those who had not read the books and had only seen the movies.

I think it is because a lot of people got bored of the camping scenes in the book, and therefore they did not want to repeat this in the film. Some people I know who watched the film said they were bored in that middle section, so adding that scene would not have helped.
But yes, it is quite an important scene. And seeing as Ron explained the taboo, people who hadn't read the books probably have no idea how the death eaters found them in the cafe, as it was never explained in the final cut.

I think it is because a lot of people got bored of the camping scenes in the book, and therefore they did not want to repeat this in the film. Some people I know who watched the film said they were bored in that middle section, so adding that scene would not have helped.
But yes, it is quite an important scene. And seeing as Ron explained the taboo, people who hadn't read the books probably have no idea how the death eaters found them in the cafe, as it was never explained in the final cut.

And because they made out as if Dumbledore didn't know anything about the Horcruxes in the HBP film until he saw the memory Harry obtained from Slughorn, and as such didn't discuss any of it with Harry. The tent scene was a cool scene but really it didn't fit in with the films at all because everything discussed in that scene hadn't happened in the world of the film (taboo aside).

I'm interested to find out how they're going to find out what the other Horcruxes will be considering all of the conversations that Harry and Dumbledore had together about Voldemort and his Horcruxes never happened in the film.