Harry Potter 3 and 4 Blu-ray Ultimate Editions Announced

July 13, 2010

Warner Home Video has announced plans to release Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, in new Blu-ray Disc and DVD Ultimate Editions on October 19.

The third and fourth Potter films to receive this treatment from Warner will each include a new hour from the 8-hour documentary 'Creating the World of Harry Potter' that is spread across each of the series' current and future Ultimate Edition releases. Also new to each is a book featuring over 40 pages of movie stills, production sketches, concept paintings and behind-the-scenes insight; collectible character cards; and a digital copy. The complete list of features are outlined below.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

New: Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 3: Creatures
New: Tour Nick Dudman?s Creature Shop
Creating the Vision: an interview with J.K. Rowling and the filmmakers
Conjuring a Scene: Creating Buckbeak and the Dementors for the screen
Additional Scenes and more
48-Page Creatures Photo Book
Two Collectible Character Cards: Hermione Granger, Sirius Black
Year 3 Lenticular Card
Bonus Digital Copy of the Theatrical Film
BD-Live Interactivity

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

New: Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 4: Sound & Music
Preparing for the Yule Ball
Conversations with the Cast
Reflections on the Fourth Film and more
44-Page Sound & Music Photo Book
Two Collectible Character Cards: Ronald Weasley, Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody
Year 4 Lenticular Card
Bonus Digital Copy of the Theatrical Film
BD-Live Interactivity

Each Harry Potter Ultimate Edition on Blu-ray carries an SRP of $49.99. Check out the covers and content below, and look for the Amazon pre-order link in the near future.