‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ Trilogies Are Coming to 4K UHD, and Sean Astin Has a Message for Fans (VIDEO)
J.R.R. Tolkien fans have been asking for it, and now, Warner Bros. has answered their prayers: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies are coming to 4K UHD this December!
On December 1, both remastered Trilogies, including their theatrical and extended versions, will be released in the incredible 4K format with ultra high definition resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR).
In addition, a six-film “Middle-earth” Ultimate Collectors’ Edition with new Bonus Content will be released in 4K UHD in the summer of 2021. Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson personally oversaw the remastering of the films.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy 4K UHD Set can be ordered from Amazon by clicking right here.
The Hobbit Trilogy 4K UHD Set can be ordered from Amazon by clicking right here.
From New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, The Hobbit Trilogy includes The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy includes The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which won Academy Awards® for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Both trilogies will also include Digital copies of both versions of each film.
4K Ultra HD showcases incredible resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, and more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.
A 4K UHD “Middle-earth” Ultimate Collectors’ Edition featuring the theatrical and extended versions of all six films, along with new bonus content, previously released Blu-ray discs of The Hobbit Trilogy, and remastered Blu-ray discs of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will be released in the summer of 2021. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy featuring remastered Blu-ray discs of the theatrical and extended versions of the 3 films will also be released in the fourth quarter 2021, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs of The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will feature Dolby Vision HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame.
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs of The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will also feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.
The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will each be available on 4K Ultra HD for $89.99 Expected Retail Price.
Fans can also own The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy in 4K UHD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on December 1st.
Lord of the Rings actor Sean Astin posted this video on YouTube, announcing the release.
PRODUCT SPECS
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, French, Spanish (Extended Editions), English, Spanish (Theatrical versions)
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Rating: All films rated PG-13 except for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Extended Edition, which is Rated R for violence
Audio: DOLBY ATMOS-TrueHD [CC]
