Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and Complete Collection Blu-ray set announced and detailed

Warner has announced the November 11 release of the final Harry Potter film on Blu-ray and all is right with the world. Except it’s not. Before you own all eight films and feel at peace with yourself and the Potter-verse you’ll have to choose which version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 you’ll want to own on Blu-ray. Aside from the fact that the film is available in a combo pack and in a single disc “Movie Only” edition, you can also purchase it in numerous – and I mean NUMEROUS – varieties of retailer exclusive packages (see below for US and Canada exclusives.)

In addition, you might also choose to go the distance and grab up the entire eight-film series in one complete boxed set. Now, at this point, it appears that we here in North America are getting the short end of the stick where boxed sets are concerned. Ours seems to be a simple, straight forward package with 8-discs (feature films + extras) and little else while France is getting the luxurious 11-disc boxed set pictured above, topped with a replica of the “Elder Wand” from the film! I would spring for that bad boy if not for the steep €200 price tag.

Word on the street is that Warner is putting all the Potter discs on moratorium after December 29, meaning that no new shipments of Potter product will occur after that date. There was nothing mentioned about this in the press release sent here in Canada but this news sounds like it came from the studio itself. I’m not sure how it will affect the eventual release of the final two films in their Ultimate Collector’s Edition packaging (the only two films not to be released as UCEs to this date) but I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 2

(November 11, 2011 – MSRP $35.99)
Video: 2.40:1 MPEG-4 AVC 1080p
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Special Features:

Blu-ray Exclusives:
- Maximum Movie Mode hosted by Matthew Long (Neville Longbottom) and other cast members (80 minutes) – As the epic showdown between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort approaches, don’t miss a single detail as the forces of Good and Evil clash one final time throughout the grounds of Hogwarts.
- A Conversation with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe – Join J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe for an exclusive conversation about bringing the character of Harry Potter to life, the last decade of films and how their lives have changed by the fame that they’ve both experienced.
The Goblins of Gringotts – Hosted by Warwick Davis, you’ll see the entire process of becoming a goblin” in a Harry Potter film, from auditions and casting to makeup and prosthetic tests as well as filming the final scenes.
The Women of Harry Potter – A look at the remarkable women in Harry Potter’s life and the critical role they play in the films.
When Harry Left Hogwarts – BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Morgan Matthews has been given unprecedented access to the creative decision-making processes that have been kept as a closely guarded secret – until now. Hear the personal stories of the faces we know, and those we don’t, as we come to the end of one of the most successful eras in cinema history.
WB Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
Deleted Scenes
Game demo of “LEGO® Harry PotterTM: Years 5-7 for PS3®