Prisoner of Azkaban DVD?

[Asterismos]

Does anyone know or have any idea of when the PoA movie will be released on DVD? How long does it usually take for a big movie like this to come out on DVD? Anyone know how long it took for Sorcerer's Stone?

I just loved the movie and can't wait to have the DVD. :cool:

Any ideas and estimates appreciated.

[PotterFan417]

I would guess sometime around November or December.

[Asterismos]

Ah, that's what I thought - about six months. That seems to be the average time for movies. I wish it was sooner! And apparently big movies like this can take longer to have the DVD released, because they stay in the cinemas longer to rake in more box office money.

[OrioCookie]

The last 2 movies had DVDs out in about six months, so it should be around November/December, the holiday months.

Anyway, what do you hope is on the DVD? Personally, I'd really enjoy director and actors' commentaries.

[PotterFan417]

The last 2 movies had DVDs out in about six months, so it should be around November/December, the holiday months.

Anyway, what do you hope is on the DVD? Personally, I'd really enjoy director and actors' commentaries.

Yeah, commentaries would be awesome. But one thing that I really want on the DVD is outtakes. I think that would be hilarious. They have them on other movies, so why not these?

[TheWhyteWitch]

They are already selling the screeners on Ebay for Prisoner...they are fetching around $90 and still have 2 days left.

I would rather go 7 times to the Theatre and buy it for $14.88 at WallyWorld before I pay $100 bucks. But that is just me...

[Hedwig0183]

I wonder if there'll be any deleted scenes.

Hedwig0183

[Ginnikins]

I know at least one deleted scene they should probably put in the DVD. It's when Ron is "attacked" by Sirius in Gryffindor tower and everyone is in the common room discussing it. I've seen footage of this in that A & E special, but it wasn't in the movie.

[Pumpkin Juice]

Anyway, what do you hope is on the DVD? Personally, I'd really enjoy director and actors' commentaries.
Personally, I want to see the edited out scenes more than anything. What I'd really like is an extended version release of the movie, but they haven't done that for the first two films, so why would they start now? *sigh*

[Asterismos]

I wonder if there'll be any deleted scenes.

Hedwig0183

I was hoping there would be, but in the latest Entertainment Weekly, the article about the movie said not to expect too many deleted scenes, because the screenwriter and director condensed the story and cut a lot of scenes before shooting even began. :(

I am sure there will be a lot of other great features though - probably lots of commentary - to make up for the lack of deleted scenes.


Argh, I wish the DVD would come out sooner! I remember my brother got an illegal copy of The Matrix Revolutions, but I read that people who sell those are also involved in drugs and prostitution so I would feel guilty buying one. Guess I will just have to wait. And maybe see it a few more times in theaters. Heh.

[Da_Chinkster]

Illegal copies wont have any extra features and any which come out with in the next few weeks will be filmed in the cinema and thus of really poor quality. The new DVD may not have too many deleted scenes but there must be some. The commentary and interviews should be good. I would like to hear Cuaron's views on making the movie

[Jinxie Cat]

My guess is that the DVD will be out within 6 months... That's a November-December timeframe... Perfect for the holidays especially!

I really can't wait to see what will be on the DVD... I'm really hoping for lots of deleted/extended scenes... Those are my favorites. Plus, I'd like to see interviews with the cast, writers, directors and hopefully Jo herself!

[Marie Lexis]

I wonder if there'll be any deleted scenes.

Hedwig0183


There were alot of deleted scenes. Because in previews on tv they show parts of scenes that were not in the movie. And there were alot.

[rhtruluv]

for christmas

[Frankie Inkblot]

You can't really tell these days when a DVD is going to come out - my question is, are we going to have to wait longer for PoA to come out on DVD?

I ask because it always seems to come in the Two-Disc edition, with all sorts of games and deleted scenes...

[TheBloodyXXX]

I could care less about the games and all that.

Commentaries and deleted scenes are what I want.

[Da_Chinkster]

I could care less about the games and all that.

Commentaries and deleted scenes are what I want.

How about the film???

[soccergoddess24]

well it took LOTR about 5 months, so we should have it around november maybe? around the time that the whole set for LOTR and extras will be released!:) i hope they have a LOT of deleted scenes for HP, and it was dumb not to make it at least another 15 min just to explain a few things!!!!

[Asterismos]

well it took LOTR about 5 months, so we should have it around november maybe? around the time that the whole set for LOTR and extras will be released!:) i hope they have a LOT of deleted scenes for HP, and it was dumb not to make it at least another 15 min just to explain a few things!!!!

I hope they have deleted scenes too, but from what I've read we shouldn't expect as many as the last two DVDs had. And I don't remember seeing a LOT of scenes in previews that weren't in the movie. How many other scenes could you have possibly seen on TV, 5? That's not really a lot. And I don't think they show every version they ever had of every scene that didn't make it to the movie.

I don't know about making it longer, I thought they explained most of the things very well. I know some people wanted them to explain the Marauders and the map more, but in the context of this movie, if they just threw that in at the end, it would seem like a useless piece of information. I think they thought they could come up with a more clever way to reveal that in future movies. Plus a lot of people I know thought it was too long.

[Sredni Vashtar]

DVDs are always created in tandem with the movie now, so expect it to be released in late November. It is common practice to have scenes in the early trailers that aren't in the movie, so there will be some deleted scenes. Don't expect scenes that never got filmed; in other words, don't expect to hear anything about the Marauders or why Harry's Patronus is a stag.

There is no reason to believe the DVD won't come out in a timely manner. After all, this movie isn't a season of The Simpsons! Harry Potter is WB's huge cash cow, and you'd better believe they will have this puppy on the shelves in time for Christmas.

[Magen]

I was thinking it'll probably be out in time for Christmas.

[Da_Chinkster]

They will lose far too much money if they release it after xmas. so almost certainly in Novemeber making it perfect for an xmas present. ah well will have to see it in the cinema a couple more times before i buy the DVD

[Malfoy'sMistress26]

I hope it comes out in time for Christmas. I remember watching something on the biography channel, they showed a clip in the Gryffindor Common Room. Everyone was in the pajamas and Hermione said "That's a lie' and then Ron said "It is not and you bloody well know it" Bet it's something to do with Crookshanks and Scabbers.

[MissMarauder]

Lately WB and other studios have been releasing DVDs 4-5 months after they open, so I'd say October/November. The first two were six months, but that was a year ago. Things have been coming out faster recently.

[Da_Chinkster]

I dont htink there is a set time in which DVDs are released. Im sure if the release date of the PoA was a month later they'd still get the DVD out in time for xmas because they know that is the time to make money

[Deliah]

It usually doesn't take that long - like 3 or 4 months. But it happens that there are 2 releases, a normal one and one with some extras later on. So maybe they'll release the regulare DVD in October / November and then some special for the christmas hollidays.

[PiCkLeS4WeAsLeY]

I know, I can't wait for the DVD already!

[Mundungus Fletcher]

http://videoeta.com/movie.html?via=form&id=53520

[ginnybatbogeysyou]

I hope it comes out on DVD next week (A person can dream, eh?), but it will probably be released late November, early December to make even bigger profits during the holidays.

I would love lots of extended/deleted scenes, some more behind the scenes stuff and cast commentaries.

[icecubecat14]

it will mOST LIKELY come out for christmas. I can't wait to get it i'm gonna watch all 3 movies in a row...HARRY POTTER MARATHON. with loads of popcorn and candy

[Dottie]

it will mOST LIKELY come out for christmas. I can't wait to get it i'm gonna watch all 3 movies in a row...HARRY POTTER MARATHON. with loads of popcorn and candy

Oh man! When #7 comes out on DVD...I'm going to need nap breaks in my marathon. :rotfl:

[icecubecat14]

Has WB or whoever said when the re;ease is yet. i heard its coming out november 7.

[Jedi Potter]

Only rumor right now I doubt they have an announced date yet. Also I think the DVD will have more deleted scenes than the first one which had like 7 or something. I think they are refering to COS which had like 40 minutes worth of stuff. I expect like 25-30 minutes worth of deleted scenes that is my bet. As for expanded version well there are rumors of them coming out with one of the SS but who knows if those rumors are even true.

[house elf 13]

I'd like to see some close-ups of Cuaron's details--Sirius's tattoos, the fountains in the courtyard, Honeyduke's, etc. There's so much to see and it's so hard to find stills on line where I can actually look at everything!

[Wab]

Odds are that it'll be released in time for Christmas. EzyDVD has a list of confirmed releases up to Nov 8 and it's not there but a search shows that they've done the ad just waiting for confirmation of, well, everything.

[Jillstar03]

I kinda hope they have outakes! They are always funny on the extras of DVD's. It would be cool to see them, seeing if at some points, some of the actors couldnt pronounce words because they are laughing so hard! :p

[Anabell]

yeah, i imagine thatdvd will be a christmas present to many ppl this year. :D i cant wait for it!

[Jedi Potter]

I am sure it will be late Nov/ early December at the worst.

[ripper48]

Slightly O/T, but I wonder when all the extended editions of all the movies will be out.

I've read that the first movie featured the guy from "Bottom" as Peeves! (Rik Mayall I think...) Plus, the original cut clocked in at about 4 hours!

I wonder if there are more deleted scenes in PoA...I enjoyed PoA a lot more than the first two movies, and I really didn't mind all the cuts and changes made (In fact, I think that made it a lot more special...It was a lot more of a movie...I'm sorry to say that Cuaron made it seem as if Columbus simply filmed the books themselves and turned pages once in a while. Plus, his film was a lot more beautiful than Colmubus' version. The shots of the Whomping Willow, the shots of the seasons changing...It wasn't only a good movie, and an extreme improvement on the first two, but it was also a beautiful movie), but if there is more to it, I'd love to see it.

I also hope Cuaron returns for another movie. Order Of The Phoenix really would fit his style. And I hope that we get news soon about The Goblet Of Fire, because I'm not too sure about Mike Newell...I mean, he deserves a chance, and I enjoyed 4 Weddings & A Funeral, but....I'm not so sure he fits the Harry Potter bill...Still, we'll see.

Sir Cadogan, who makes no appearance in PoA is also listed as being in the film, so you can add that to the deleted scenes. (Played by Paul Whitehouse, who used to be on The Harry Enfield show. Really funny guy, really funny show, too bad his scenes were cut)

[MnMbabe]

ive heard November 23rd from somewhere, but who knows. If thats the date, it'll come out three days after my 16th birthday! :D Good birthday present, eh?!

[Malfoy'sMistress26]

Hey, Ripper. Sir Cadogen was in the movie, during the fat lady scene he was running through all the portraits.

[Fool]

Most DVDs have a 4 month turn around from the theatrical release these days

[Asterismos]

I think it would be good for them to release it in time for Halloween - that would help sales since I think it would be a popular buy during the Halloween season.

And it IS possible for movies to come out on DVD that early. 50 First Dates came out in theaters in February and the DVD just came out this month (June) probably because it is a good summer movie.



UPDATE!: Nevermind! Just read the lastest news post at Mugglenet:

PoA DVD: November 23rd
Videoeta.com (http://videoeta.com/movie.html?via=form&id=53520) has posted that the DVD/VHS for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban will be released on November 23 of this year. (Thanks, Shane!)

[Jedi Potter]

That might be a rumor or speculation or the truth, I guess we will have to wait and see. WB won't announce anything until its finished its Theatrical run, I am guessing.

[Hannibal "Drax" Lecter]

What I want on this DVD...

Disc One
- 2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Presentation
- Dolby Digital 5.1 EX track
- dts/es 6.1 track
- Feature Length Commentary by director Alfonso Cauron
- Feature Length Commentary by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.
- Isolated Score by John Williams

Disc Two
- 1 hour documentary on the Making of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
- Documentary on the short history of J.K. Rowling's novels in relation to the films.
- Featurettes exploring the general storyline, action scenes and musical score.
- Interviews with the cast, J.K Rowling, Steve Kloves and Alfonso Cauron.
- Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Alfonso Cauron.
- Theatrical Trailers and Teasers and TV Spot Campaign.
- Theatrical Posters and Print Campaign from around the world.

...knowing Warner Bros., it'll never happen. :grumble:

[Jedi Potter]

I think you will get most of the stuff on Disk 2, I don't see director commentary, I think Cuaron said he didn't like doing those. Be cool to see the kids do it though.

[PotterFreak59]

I think the best is when you can play the deleted scenes in sequence with the rest of the movie.

Do you think the deleted scenes will be better than the first two?

What do you think they've done for deleted scenes?

[hermionefan20]

Yay it's nice to have something to look forward to! I bet they'll include some of the deleted Ron/hermione scenes we've heard about... from various interviews I've heard that quite a few scenes were filmed that didn't make the film.

[PotterFreak59]

Who decides what scenes get cut? Alfonso? or Jk?

[full_moon0714]

i think i've heard somewhere that the DVD of PoA is going to be released on Nov. 23...^^


waiii...never mind....XD

[McAster]

I believe JKR has say-so over cutting parts of the script, but I'm not sure on the scenes.

It will be intresting one day to compare how the diffrent directors, Chris Columbus (first two), Alfonso Cuaron (PoA), and Mike Newell (Goblet of Fire), view and show the world of Harry Potter.

As for the topic, there is only one and only one thing that I want too see as an extra on the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD.
I want to see the spiders make Ron tap dance.

[icecubecat14]

mugglenets says when its coming out. But when in australia?

[dafyd]

mugglenets says when its coming out. But when in australia?The last two were released at the same time around the world (I think - give or take a couple of hours)... so I'd guess Australia will be the same time.

[icecubecat14]

Oh thats good

[glugunkwen]

I would love the DVD to include commentary by the trio, but they are probably too busy with school and filming GoF for that to happen!

[ripper48]

Oops...I don't remember the Sir Cadogan scenes...

Sorry :blush:

[Wab]

Oops...I don't remember the Sir Cadogan scenes...

Sorry :blush:

If I recall correctly I remember the announcement of the actor who was to play Sir Cadogan's scenes but they were apparently cut, much like Rik Mayall as Peeves in the first two.

[IceKat55]

If I recall correctly I remember the announcement of the actor who was to play Sir Cadogan's scenes but they were apparently cut, much like Rik Mayall as Peeves in the first two.

Sir Cadogan can be seen a couple of times running around in the background....first when the Fat Lady is singing, trying to break the glass, and then when she's attacked, and Dumbledore is talking to her - - you can see a little knight hopping from portrait to portrait in the background shots. :)

I'm hoping for at least 30 minutes worth of deleted scenes on the DVD...like the scene in the Common Room after Sirius breaks into the tower, and Ron & Hermione have another row....and the other R/Hr hug. :p

[Jedi Potter]

I think we will get about 30 that would be less than COS which had over 40 minutes worth, I don't expect anything close to that. The deleted scenes involving Ron and Hermione are the main ones I am aware of, and the Sir Cadagon stuff. I am not sure what else there is but there is always things that end up on the cutting room floor.

[TheBloodyXXX]

I would love the DVD to include commentary by the trio, but they are probably too busy with school and filming GoF for that to happen!

Oh, I hope not. Commentary was one thing I was looking forward too in the dvd. Well, I hope that they have tons of deleted scenes.

[ripper48]

I wonder what a massive disc set we'll finally get when the film series is over...

You've probably heard about the massive Alien set released a few months ago (wrongly named "The Alien Quadrilogy") which is a 9 disc set with thousands of hours worth of interviews, commentaries, documentaries, out-takes, deleted scenes, theatrical and extended (directors) cuts, storyboards, scripts and so on and so on...

So I just wonder how much there'll be on the gargantuan Harry Potter disc set...Should be about 20 discs or so with about 100,000 hours worth of material!!!

[publicenemy1]

^ I would love a huge Harry Potter set like the Alien set. 20 discs... Just thinking about that makes me drool.... :tu: Hopefully they will make one of those and the features will not be childish. :rotfl: I hate trying to do those things in Sorceror's Stone to get to the deleted scenes...

[publicenemy1]

Oh, and waiting for the PoA DVD will be a breeze, downloaded it on bit torrent and have watched it more than 5 times. :tu:

[angel65]

o0o0o0o0o i cant wait :)

[DarkMark]

I hope that they have deleted scenes on the DVD set.
It would be good to watch the film with the stuff they couldn't add in for whatever reason. The COA DVD's features were really good (the games especially).
Hopefully they will do the same with the POA set!

[Dark Mark]

hey man, what's up with taking my user name?! Just kidding.

I'd like to see some deleted scenes since I've read they did film the scene where Sirius breaks in the common room and appears to be attacking Ron, but they cut the scene which was followed by the scene where they are all standing in the common room with Mogonigal. Steve Kloves has said that there won't be a terrible amount of deleted scenes from parts in the book that were filmed but cut because alot of those type of scenes weren't even included in the screenplay, so I guess that sucks.

[Da_Chinkster]

It'll be good. Looks like a very expensive xmas for me as HP3, LOTR trilogy and Star Wars trilogy are all released around that period. Gotta start saving

[XxSlytherinGirl]

*post*

All these people mainly said what I was going to.

[Jedi Potter]

I know September- Novemeber is going to be expensive I can't wait for christmas for any of those three. About deleted scenes, I am sure the Ron-Hermione stuff will be on there: ie the fight in the common room in the pjs along with the Sir Cadagon stuff. Also there could be other things. I am wondering if they filmed the sequence when the owls gave Harry his gifts. I say that because on the Harry Potter sticker book I gave my nephew there is a movie picture of the sneakoscope. There is also a sticker of the Quidditch trophy that could have been in the common room when Sirus attacked Ron. Also there are some scenes on the Harry Potter Movie cards that weren't in the book, something involving Hedwig and some more Ron and Hermione bickering (could be more don't have the full set). So we have something to expect.

[Cammie]

I read (not sure where) that the DVD will be out in November, I think the 23rd. I'm anxious to see the extras; hopefully, they're good. I hope one of the deleted scenes is the R/Hr hug that didn't make the cut.

[Wab]

Whatever the release date I doubt it will be confirmed before the release of the OotP paperback.

[MunDunguS2004]

This was posted on Mugglenet on June 30th:
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PoA DVD: November 23rd
VideoETA.com has posted that the DVD/VHS for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban will be released on November 23 of this year. (Thanks, Shane!)
Posted by Ben on 06/30 | comments [7] | send to friend | submit news
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Why so long! Just kidding :)

I think this is going to be a more mature-oriented DVD in that the first movie's DVD was intented for children (with the games and puzzles), the second one a little bit more mature(with no games to find parts of the dvd, extra), and maybe this one is going to be plain but good(as in better than the first two).

[MiaHalliwell]

November is perfect, it gives us something to look forward to, and a little before Christmas, gift to ourselves or from our parents, depending on your age. I still can't wait for it to get here though. I feel like a little kid with anticipation!

[GuitarFreak]

RotK extended, The Matrix Box (10 dvd's) and PoA are all coming in November. That will be quite expensive.

[Jedi Potter]

Yeah and the Star Wars Original trilogy on DVD comes out in September going to be an expensive fall.

[Raethul]

RotK extended, The Matrix Box (10 dvd's) and PoA are all coming in November. That will be quite expensive.

Indeed. I'm going to be quite broke, and right before my dreaded and highly procrastinated X-mas shopping begins! Darnit!

[blue03star]

November 23, i heard.

[hawk1245]

Hey1 I just remembered something! Remember the British teaser trailer? Remeber that line of Harrys that every one was wondering about? "He was right there! He was close enought to touch!" It wasn;t in the final movie. Deleted scene anyone? This is obviously right before the candy animal scene in the comon room.

[Jedi Potter]

That is possible or later on, but it fits there. I think that scene will be on the DVD too, right now we got three scenes we know that got filmed (that one from the trailer, and the Sirius attacking Ron one that was on HBO first look), there is also the scene that was on the Harry Potter Trading cards. I am sure there are a few others that we haven't even heard about.

[Sandy]

The movie's in the cinema longer but if it's a really popular movie then they might try to get it out sooner for the people to buy

[hawk1245]

Heres the list of lost scenes:

Scene where Harry recives gifts from Ron and Hermione

I brief scene seen on a TV spot where Harry unbottons his plad shirt and puts on his jacket before leaving the Durleys

A shot of Sirius turning into a dog in mid air

A scene where the trio argues right before going to see hagrid about Buckbeaks fate

Dumbledore calling Sir Cadogan to be the new gaurdian of Gryiffindor tower.

Ron being 'attacked'. Mcgonagall scolding Nevile for leaving the password out.

The Mauder thing was OBVIOUSLY in the script AND was shot. Other wise a bunch of lines wouldn't have been said. Such as "Vengence is sweet!" ETC...

[free_girl]

I think some time in November. It saids on this website's main page some where, of where the realse date is. :shrug:

[Jedi Potter]

I am not sure about the Mauarders part being filmed, now it may have been in the script. Now there is one thing, on the back of the last Harry Potter card there it says Lupin explains to him about Prongs, now the question is was that filmed.

[_beau]

Yeah near the end of the year some time. Cant wait too see the Deleted Scenes!

[MiaHalliwell]

Yeah near the end of the year some time. Cant wait too see the Deleted Scenes!
Tha deleted scenes and all of the interviews and extra stuff, is always my favorite parts to DVD's. I love movies, and I love to see all of the behind the scenes stuff.

[SnapesProdigy]

Oh, and waiting for the PoA DVD will be a breeze, downloaded it on bit torrent and have watched it more than 5 times. :tu:

Hehe, I didn't download it but rather bought an Asian imported DVD copy off ebid. The quality of it is amazing...how they have made it look so professional, I do not know. I certainly find it hard to believe it is a camcorder copy.

[Princeofdragons]

The Dvd realease better have the Ron/Sirius dorm scean on it. That should have gone into the movie.

[Jedi Potter]

I am sure it will be on there as a deleted scene at the worst. They could have an extended version but we will have to wait and see about that.

[londonknight]

I hope they put the deleted scenes directly into the movie unlike how they did it before. I don't care about just seeing them, I want them in there. Mind you in the past that clearly would have put the films over the DVD size which would have put two DVD's for something that would have been like 15 minutes over the size of 1.

[xharrypotterx]

Originally Posted by Princeofdragons:
The Dvd realease better have the Ron/Sirius dorm scean on it. That should have gone into the movie.

That definately should have gone into the movie. I hope they at least filmed it. I would be seriously mad if they just left the scene un-shot. I also agree with londonknight, I would love to see the deleted scenes edited into the movie. It would be cool if they could do a special extended version too. LOTR style.

[Ms_Ravenclaw]

haha really? that would've been a waste....but yeah, I hope they shove in the deleted scenes... =) And they should put in some games on the special features disc that are more for older audiences...as in they're harder and not so stupid like the first two. I mean....they can keep the kiddie games, but put on some to satisfy the older crowd.

[Jedi Potter]

That definately should have gone into the movie. I hope they at least filmed it. I would be seriously mad if they just left the scene un-shot. I also agree with londonknight, I would love to see the deleted scenes edited into the movie. It would be cool if they could do a special extended version too. LOTR style.

It did get filmed, I saw it on the HBO special behind the scenes. So it just got cut. I am sure it will be on the deleted scenes and maybe a future expanded verision.

[Pigleto972001]

hey guys, just saw that dvdanswers.com has the final artwork for the poa dvd...looks like they kept the year three on the side but the box is different (not sure of the name for the standard box versus the cardboard box they've had the last two movies)...

[Mikey]

Yes...I saw that the dvd box had changed as well... I think that it is rather odd that they would have this type of box since they made the cardboard ones for SS/PS and COS. I wonder how it would be packaged in a box set.

[hawk1245]

Thank you Lord! I am so glad they changed thedesign of the side to match the first two! It dosen't matter to me that the box thing is gone, POA will still set comfy and cozy next two me SS and COS DVDS: Year One, Year Two, Year Three! It is pretty much the exact same patern as the first two, just in a plasric pakage, so it works just fine with the first two. I am going to have a HP party and watch the whole series (so-far) in order with my friends.

[Tickle]

Barnes and Noble is taking pre-orders for PoA. As far as I know, they are the only U.S. retailer to be taking pre-orders.

[Mikey]

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD Information (http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/web/hogwarts/dailyprophet/article.jsp?id=POA_DVD)

Get the DVD information for Harry Potter and the POA here ^

[hawk1245]

I kind wish they woud re release the first two in plastic pagages, because the cardboard one's wear out too fast and start looking trashy. They could keep the same design, with the years on the side, just put them in a different format.

[Mistress Lily]

It is out November 23.

[denim_fairy]

I'm glad they changed the case, I think the cardboard ones are lame. Mine already look worn.

[hawk1245]

I'm glad they changed the case, I think the cardboard ones are lame. Mine already look worn.

Amen! I just take a sharpe marker (magic marker) and cover up the white spots. I wish they would make a mail away form with the POA DVD to get new plastic ones. I am just glad that they go together now though, with the side thing.

[grrliz]

Aw, I really like the cardboard cases. There's something nice and elaboarte about the way they fold out, like the cases for the extended versions of Lord of the Rings.

Interpret the wear and tear on the cardboard this way: it just shows how much you love the movies, because you watch them all the time! :)

[Seiramnomad]

I gotta agree that I like the cardboard cases. They look nicer then just a plastic case. I store all my dvds on a bookshelf and box sets (generally having cardboard covers) tend to look really good displayed and the potter dvds fit right along with them. A little fancy but cool.

[Mikey]

This is how the Harry Potter Series will look in a box set...
Box Set - Years 1-3 (http://www.mugglenet.com/viewer/?image_location=dvd/dvddiscset.jpg)

[RINGO]

:cool: I hope they have all the delelted scenes,directors commentry,more behind scenes with all the stars,and I would love to see more gaffes,I love seeing the actors make mistakes and start to crack up (esp Alan Rickman,he has a wicked sense of humour,see Victoria Wood,sooo funny)...
I dont mind what it comes in,as long as it is good...My Prince of Thieves box is really quite nice,and before any of you start questioning me about PofT,I brought for the sheriff of course,first scene remind anyone of something familiar????????? :evil:

[Aseldar]

The trailer on the warner brother's site:
http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/wizardshop/promotion.html

There is a trailer for the DVD...in that trailer it shows a CARD BOARD box.

[grrliz]

It looks like the plastic case to me. :huh:

[Aseldar]

Not there. Click more info and watch the trailer.

[hawk1245]

Not there. Click more info and watch the trailer.

I just watched it. It is a plastic case, it opens up like a book, and there is no slip case and it bends on the side. It is the same thing we saw on DVD answes.

[Jedi Potter]

The trailer is cool there is a lot of neat stuff on the DVD I think it looks better than COS easily. The cast commentary with Radcliff, Watson and Grint looks really good, better than that dumb answer and question stuff they did last time. More making videos which should have been both of the first two films. No hint on the deleted scenes, not surpised. The look into the Honeydukes and Lupin's classroom both sound cool.

[hawk1245]

The trailer is cool there is a lot of neat stuff on the DVD I think it looks better than COS easily. The cast commentary with Radcliff, Watson and Grint looks really good, better than that dumb answer and question stuff they did last time. More making videos which should have been both of the first two films. No hint on the deleted scenes, not surpised. The look into the Honeydukes and Lupin's classroom both sound cool.

Actually the anouncer says "Never before seen adventures from the film" and you seea menu of the delelted scenes. There is one with the Knight Bus, one with a scenic hogwarts shot, and what looks like Ron and Hermione giving Harry gifts from Hogsmeade. Look carefullty.

[Mikey]

Thanks for the info

[hawk1245]

Thanks for the info

No problem. UPDATE! I looked closely and the one scenic shot shows Hagrids Hut, so I think it's the one where Ron and Hermione fight on the way down to learn about buckbeaks fate.

[daniel4hp]

Interpret the wear and tear on the cardboard this way: it just shows how much you love the movies, because you watch them all the time!
Mine look somewhat worn and torn, and I barely watch them at all. I have DVD's I've watched more, that are in plastic cases, and still look almost like new. Plastic cases actually take wear and tear pretty well; cardboard cases, especially the rather thin cardboard used in for the first two HP films, don't.

[msmooney]

Hey everyone...just an FYI. PoA is now available to pre-order on amazon.com!

[Mikey]

Yes....the first 2 Hp DVD's look like ****..so after all the DVDs are out im going to buy the box set.

[Selyr Black]

The look into the Honeydukes and Lupin's classroom both sound cool.If you want to see those that badly, you can go to the Warner Brothers website and see them. They have them there in Quicktime VR formatting. . . .

[hawk1245]

If you want to see those that badly, you can go to the Warner Brothers website and see them. They have them there in Quicktime VR formatting. . . .

Not the same thing. The ones on the net are a TD image of the classe room, looped into a 3D circle so you can look at it 360. The ones on the dvds are actual footage that you can control. And it looks like they went up from extras being in them, to the real ACTORS being there, with lupin and fred and george! CW

[Jedi Potter]

Yeah those look a lot better. And hawk thanks, I noticed that second time I watched it, I am guessing those are three scenes. The one with the Knight bus we know since there is an extra scene in one of the trailers where Harry asks if this is dangerous. Not sure what the second one is. The third yeah I agree with you its the gift scene.

[hawk1245]

Yeah those look a lot better. And hawk thanks, I noticed that second time I watched it, I am guessing those are three scenes. The one with the Knight bus we know since there is an extra scene in one of the trailers where Harry asks if this is dangerous. Not sure what the second one is. The third yeah I agree with you its the gift scene.

I forgot about that line! I didn't notice it was missing! And I thought it was funny when I sw it in the trailer. I think the third is when Ron and Hermione argue on the way to see hagrid about buckbeaks trial, cause you can see Hagrids hut in the backround.

[dumbleedore]

Lizo from Newsround has done a pretty in-depth review of the DVD- lots of goodies but only 3 deleted scenes!

You can read here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_3734000/3734850.stm)

[hawk1245]

Lizo from Newsround has done a pretty in-depth review of the DVD- lots of goodies but only 3 deleted scenes!

You can read here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_3734000/3734850.stm)

Sounds cool ,but only 3 deleted scenes? We got 19 for COS! AAnd in cos all the effects were finished, even in the quidditch scene, I guess those scenes were deleted late in production, but the ones for POA were cut earlier. And no Sirius attacking ron (which we know was shot)? Or more Cadogan (again, we KNOW it was shot) or the scene with the trio arguing on the way down to Hagrid's? I smeel a directors cut! Cause CC tossed the idea of doing a DC for the first two with commentaries and added peeves among other things, why not do POA as well? Mmmm....

[Lady Greyjoy]

It seems to me that Warner Brothers are really passing up a golden oppertunity with the Harry Potter DVD's. We want cast and crew commentaries, all the deleted scenes, in depth interviews with the director etc.

There is a market for these things, but instead Warner Brothers insists on keeping the DVD's "magical" which means the bare minimum of special features.

I'll buy the movie, but I'm hoping I can double dip with a improved product later.

**Dreams of double dipping for an extended edition set like Jackson produced for The Lord Of The Rings **

[AmyLee01]

I already watched POA in my computer...I downloaded it..and it's not so clear. but it's ok coz' I can't want for November 23...

[Jedi Potter]

It looks like there will be a directors cut. First no Sirius attacking Ron. That is a huge scene and there are other things. My guess they are holding back. I bet they will release directors cuts off all the films next christmas with Goblet of Fire coming out.

[Tane]

Perhaps the other deleted scenes such as the cemetery and such are too important to give us at this stage, JKR did say the director gave a lot away in PoA and may have wanted some of the scenes held back.

[Lady Greyjoy]

There were no scenes filmed at the cemetery (as per JKR) she told told Cauron not to put it in until it was nessasary.

Really though, I see no reason why the other deleted scenes shouldn't be released, I doubt they will give away who the Half-Blood Prince is since I doubt that Cauron is channeling Trewlaney. ;).

[Mr Trix]

I have heard there will be a deleted scene explaining the map and a couple of irrelevant deleted scenes. I hope they explain harry's patronus being a stag a bit more! The DVD will be out on the 19/11/04 in the uk. Also, there is an interview with JKR on their too, along with cast interviews (the interviewers will be Johnny Vaughan and the shrunken head from the Knight Bus. apparently there will be a 'Conjure A Scene' Documentary which is allegedly going to be an extra for the more adult fans. I have a list of other UK extra's if anyone wants them. :gryff:

[hawk1245]

Also, well according to trading cards, and special footage reports of old, in the scene where harry says goodbye to Lupin, Harry tells Lupin that his patronous was a stag, and Lupin replies that James could turn into a stag, Harry asks how Lupin knows this, but lupin keeps on talking. Then after Lupin says "Mischeif Managed", Harry get's wide-eyed and wispered "Prongs!" to himself and turnaround to watch Lupin leaving. This was reported at Comic con or somethingthing like that a year or so ago, and one of the poa trading cards also states it. So it was shot. Also the fact that Snape says "vengence is so sweet" kinda gives you the impression that the details of Snapes distain for Sirius were shot as well, otherwise those lines of dialouge have no reason to be in the script.

[Dark Emperor]

Ok I have a rant...and it has nothing to do with deleted scenes, since I just want the movie in HD.

The box cover....can you just say eugh? Dan looks...intresting. And the backround...doesn't fit with the overall theme....

They should have done it with the "something wicked this way comes" dark blue poster with the trio on there. Either that or the WANTED poster.

[marauderlupin]

I defended Cuaron from all the haters for months and months, but no more. Three deleted scenes? He can take them and...... Agh!!! *so angry* :evil:

[grrliz]

I defended Cuaron from all the haters for months and months, but no more. Three deleted scenes? He can take them and...... Agh!!! *so angry* :evil:Does Cuaron have anything to do with the deleted scene selection, or is it the marketing moguls who get to decide these things? I assume that normally the director has a lot of input into what makes it onto the DVD extras, but this is a franchise and somehow I feel like Cuaron doesn't get much of a choice. (Could be totally wrong, though, I have no idea how the movie industry works. :) )

[marauderlupin]

Does Cuaron have anything to do with the deleted scene selection, or is it the marketing moguls who get to decide these things? I assume that normally the director has a lot of input into what makes it onto the DVD extras, but this is a franchise and somehow I feel like Cuaron doesn't get much of a choice. (Could be totally wrong, though, I have no idea how the movie industry works. :) )


My hatred for WB is so strong, I can't even string together a rational sentence about it so we'll leave that alone. What TICKS me off is that Cuaron made so many references to scenes that were cut and I held out so much hope that he would add them in. I don't know why I was so hopeful. All his other DVDs were totally bare. I guess he's not an enthusiast like Peter Jackson. Now there's a director who wants to deliver to the fans!!

[Taleeya]

My hatred for WB is so strong, I can't even string together a rational sentence about it so we'll leave that alone. What TICKS me off is that Cuaron made so many references to scenes that were cut and I held out so much hope that he would add them in. I don't know why I was so hopeful. All his other DVDs were totally bare. I guess he's not an enthusiast like Peter Jackson. Now there's a director who wants to deliver to the fans!!


I dunno why He was even made the director. Does anyone remember when the first movie came out, and I think it was Steven Spielberg who wanted to direct PoA??? Anyways, I want to know who to target my anger at most, Cuaron (the director) or the screenplay writer guy?

[Lady Greyjoy]

Rowling...for selling the rights in the first place ;).

Honestly, I'm sad that there are not many specially features on the PoA DVD, and I wish that the movie would get a better DVD treatment.

But the director and the writer have very little to do with the DVD release, and your anger should not be directed towards them (PoA was great effort, even if you don't agree with how some sideplots were left out), blame Warner Brothers, if you must for keeping the behind the scenes potterstuff underwraps.

[Taleeya]

Rowling...for selling the rights in the first place ;).

But the director and the writer have very little to do with the DVD release, and your anger should not be directed towards them (PoA was great effort, even if you don't agree with how some sideplots were left out), blame Warner Brothers, if you must for keeping the behind the scenes potterstuff underwraps.

(first note: I saw the movie in theatres when it came out, in July or whatever, and I was all excited about it, going on and on about how great it was)

This past week I read CS - GOF. The day of (or day after) reading the books, I watched the corresponding movie. (Except GOF, of course). So all parts of the books (and the previous movies) were very fresh in my mind. PoA was very short, had WAY more stuff left out, and stuff that wasn't left out was all out of order, which pretty much made it pointless to put in anyway (such as Harry getting the firebolt in the end). The whole Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs was INTEGRAL to the story. I don't even really care if there is a deleted scene with it, since it won't mean much, watching it seperately. (and it also ended way too abruptly) Maybe next time they will get people who have READ the books.

[Mr Trix]

I agree Taleeya..it does make you wonder whether the director read the books set after POA..i mean, they changed the darn wands for goodness sake :grumble: ! That is gonna create a huge contridiction in the story for starters..let alone all the cool revelations left out of POA. And as for chucking in the firebolt at the very end...Ouch!

I agree that the DVD cover doesn't really fit in with the theme of the other boxes...or, like, the series itself :evil: ...but i'm so glad it's coming out on DVD so soon that it doesn't really bother me. :gryff:

[hawk1245]

(first note: I saw the movie in theatres when it came out, in July or whatever, and I was all excited about it, going on and on about how great it was)

This past week I read CS - GOF. The day of (or day after) reading the books, I watched the corresponding movie. (Except GOF, of course). So all parts of the books (and the previous movies) were very fresh in my mind. PoA was very short, had WAY more stuff left out, and stuff that wasn't left out was all out of order, which pretty much made it pointless to put in anyway (such as Harry getting the firebolt in the end). The whole Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs was INTEGRAL to the story. I don't even really care if there is a deleted scene with it, since it won't mean much, watching it seperately. (and it also ended way too abruptly) Maybe next time they will get people who have READ the books.

The books and movies are two seperate things. Odd are if a person who didn't read the book isn't confused when they watch the film, then whatever was left out wasn't important enough to keep in. And everyone I have seen it with who hadn't read the book were not confused in the SLIGHTEST. Everything made sense. The firebolt in the end was put there because it is important to GOF, we already know that he uses it in the first task. I personally think that they did a good job deciding what to cut and what to leave in. It was a great movie, and it did it's job, in my mind. The move worked, then it did it's job. You shouldnt compare it to the books, that not what the movies are for.

[wHotOOkmYtAcO]

i want bloopers... that's all i'm saying!

[Taleeya]

The books and movies are two seperate things. Odd are if a person who didn't read the book isn't confused when they watch the film, then whatever was left out wasn't important enough to keep in. And everyone I have seen it with who hadn't read the book were not confused in the SLIGHTEST. Everything made sense. The firebolt in the end was put there because it is important to GOF, we already know that he uses it in the first task. I personally think that they did a good job deciding what to cut and what to leave in. It was a great movie, and it did it's job, in my mind. The move worked, then it did it's job. You shouldnt compare it to the books, that not what the movies are for.

It doesn't matter if they weren't CONFUSED. Leaving out the fact that Harry's new map, was made for him by his FATHER, and why his patronus was a stag, (and the firebolt, and other stuff), means that the viewer is "cheated" out of some important facts.

And of course you need to compare the books to the movies, the books are the entire reason the movies are made. Most fans want a movie that reflects the book, not some jumbled "inspired by the Harry Potter books" show.

[deathfairy87]

I'd imagine it they would try hard to get it out before Christmas. Of course everyone would want to buy it for gifts! I'm sure that exactly what I'm getting for Christmas!

[Dark Emperor]

Here's to hoping GoF DVD will be any better.......

[HPEnthused]

i want bloopers... that's all i'm saying!

I completely agree! I want to see the gag reel!!!!!

[hawk1245]

Great news! That reviwer on CBBC just forgot to press the "NEXT PAGE" botton on the SF DVD! There are TWO more deleted scenes, this is straight from the BBFC webpage: here is the list of all the Deleted Scenes on the DVD (with my analogies of them):

00:00:28:05 | NIGHT BUS (Speaks for itself)
00:00:37:10 | BIRDIE (The extended scene of the bird flying through hogwarts)
00:01:01:07 | GREAT HALL (Ron and Hermionie bring gifts back for harry from Hogsmeade)
00:00:34:23 | CADAGON (The scene with Sir...well look at the title! :)
00:01:49:10 | MCGONOGALL AND THE PASSWORD (Sirius Black breaks in and attacks Ron)

Go here for proof:

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/ClassifiedWorks/D03C87D5B62D446580256F1E002BBF78?OpenDocument

This same thing happened to me on the COS DVD, It took me a minute to find the next page botton, no doubt this is what the reviwer did. Whew! :-)

[Jedi Potter]

Yeah I was slightly upset the scene where Sirius attacked Ron was cut out of the deleted scenes. I am glad that was let back. I still predict there will be a directors cut. As for feature there looks like there are a lot of interviews it will depend on those how good the DVD is. I think POA could be the best one of the three DVD wise if those are good. SS had no making videos and COS had like 1. POA is suppose to have two and then there is the cast interviews. Rowling/ Cuaron. Talking with Kloves and the production designer I forget his name.

[Ludivine]

I was relieved to see that there are five deleted scenes instead of three, it's still not much but it's better. And speaking of deleted scenes, do you think there could be more of them, hidden somewhere in the DVD menu?

[rotsiepots]

Yurgh, I hope not. I rarely look at the second disc of my PS DVD because it requires too much effort. Watching a DVD shouldn't involve effort.

The box cover....can you just say eugh? Dan looks...intresting. And the backround...doesn't fit with the overall theme....

They should have done it with the "something wicked this way comes" dark blue poster with the trio on there. Either that or the WANTED poster.
The "Something Wicked This Way Comes" poster you speak of was only released in America. As PoA is a global release, you can understand why they'd opt in for the international poster over the American one.

I have the disc art in front of me and I really can't see a problem with it. It's congruent with the last two. :shrug:

[Taleeya]

Yurgh, I hope not. I rarely look at the second disc of my PS DVD because it requires too much effort. Watching a DVD shouldn't involve effort.


Gotta agree with that one.... I like my features to be easy accessible. I don't have time to mess around with Easter Eggs. It took like 15 minutes to get to the extra scenes in PS.

[Lady Greyjoy]

I'm of the opinion that what is advertised on the box (Deleted Scenes, Interviews) should be easy to access. However I'm not adverse to puzzles and easter eggs, as long as they're hiding something extra.

The cover art could be better, but then Poster Art in general has declined in recent years.

[Jedi Potter]

Yeah it is fine to put easter eggs as stuff not advertised like a blooper reel that would be fine.

[Lilly Evans]

I don't know if it's been posted already, but in America it will come out on the 23rd of November, 2004, in England and Germany on the 19th of November 2004 and in France on the 2nd of December according to their respective Amazon sites.

[hp007]

the prisoner of azkaban DVD comes out on 23rd november (3 days before my birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). i know that, because i called Blockbuster (for those of u who don't know, its a very popular movie store) and they said it would be coming out on november 23rd.

[swishandflick]

I think this is the proper thread to post this in. Anyways, Mugglenet has the first deleated scenes and extra videos from the PoA DVD! They have short commentary from JKR, but I hope there's more on the DVD (the WB has a great marketing strategy, doesn't it? They can read us like a book ;) )

PoA Deleted Scenes and Commentary (http://mugglenet.com/mugglenetmovies/poadvdvideos.shtml)

[Lady Greyjoy]

Well those were nice. However I didn't much like what I saw of Cadogan's scene, the kids seem a little unenthused delivering the lines. The interviews with Cuaron and Rowling however seem worth the price of the DVD alone.

[Blizzard]

Awesome! Can't Wait!

[Jerrika]

okay - question, I can't seem to figure out what the box is made out of? Is it plastic or cardboard?!

Ah, those scenes were wicked. Can't wait for November to roll around... and for my next paycheck.

[SyirenSlytherin]

very cool. i hope there's atleast something about the mauraders on the deleated scenes

[Clark Bristow]

Prisoner of Azkaban was my favorite of the films, but still I ended up seeing it only once in theaters, making the DVD release highly anticipated for me. I’m quite glad that the release comes the week of Thanksgiving, when I get school off. That way I’ll be able to spend the whole day watching the movie, and then digging into the special features.

One thing which disappoints me a little bit about the DVD however is the special features. The set of extras on the first film was laughable, and while things improved with Chamber of Secrets’ set, I believe the Harry Potter films deserve much better treatment. Harry Potter is the only “big franchise” that I can think of that hasn’t gotten really good treatment on DVD. From what I’ve heard about the Prisoner of Azkaban set, it seems like it might be a little tiny bit better than the Chamber of Secrets set, but in my opinion it’s still not nearly as good as it should be. I don’t even have to have special features as extensive as those on the Lord of the Rings DVDs (though that would be absolutely wonderful), but I do think that the Harry Potter series should be treated just as well, if not better, than another big Warner Bros. franchise, the “Matrix” trilogy. The Matrix trilogy is getting a super-duper ten disc set this December, even though it hasn’t been nearly as successful as the Harry Potter franchise has been so far. Perhaps that’s because Warner Bros. believes that almost all of the HP fans are kids who don’t care for special features, but I think that they’d be extremely naïve if they truly believed that. Is it merely kids who have made Harry Potter (books, movies, everything else) so successful? No, it’s the fact that adults love the books/movies just as much as kids do! Gosh what I wouldn’t do for new three or four disc sets of each Harry Potter film, containing extensive documentaries on the process of turning the novels into screenplays and all of the other pre-production aspects of the film-making process, the filming, and post-production. And on top of that, to have commentary tracks with the director, producer, and actors of the films. Are all of these things too good to imagine? Well, my hope has been dimmed by the lackluster features on Prisoner of Azkaban. After the great, quality DVDs that various studios have put out over the past year, I was hoping that Warner Bros. would put in the extra effort to put out a great DVD for their biggest money-maker of the year, but unfortunately I was wrong.

Ah sorry I guess I got a little off-track there. In spite of everything I just said, I’m still greatly anticipating the DVD release of POA, and I’m sure I’ll greatly enjoy what few meaty substances it’ll contain.

P.S. Jerrika, from all indications the DVD case is a plastic one, meaning it won't exactly match that of the first two films.

[hawk1245]

P.S. Jerrika, from all indications the DVD case is a plastic one, meaning it won't exactly match that of the first two films.

Actually I saw a pic of a foreign version that had a cardboard ase, and when LOTR extended cut came out the offical image of the packaging had "LORD OF THE RINGS" printed in large letters, whist a foreigh version had "THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING" in large letters, and that ended up being the case in the final release. So who knows? But even if it's not carboard, the spine exactly matches the style of the first two films, so they will go together on the shelf perfectly.: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, and eventually Year Four ;)

[Aseldar]

Actually, it's going to be in a plastic case, but it will have a cardboard slip cover.

[blue03star]

I so can't wait. 27 days to go. They had a dvd sale of the first two films and they were in a normal case.

[American King]

Lets see it comes out the 23rd here, and today it is 3rd so that means 20 more days. YAY i can't wait! This will great to be able to watch it at home and make fun of it even more. :p

[Alfonzo]

I think it comes out in the UK on Nov 19th. I could be wrong though... Can't wait!