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This new transfer is great!
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I, Claudius 35th Anniversary EditionDVD Region 1 Released: 03/27/2012 SRP: 59.99 Purchased: 04/21/2012 Amazon.com Paid: 29.92 |
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I got a dead donkey in the mail today...
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Drop the Dead Donkey: The Complete 3rd SeriesDVD Region 2 Released: 10/24/2005 SRP: 19.99 Purchased: 01/05/2012 Amazon.co.uk Paid: 1.17 |
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for $39.99 today only!
Coming soon to a GROT shop near you:
TV Shows on DVD reports that Koch Vision is preparing a Region 1 DVD release of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin for this May.
This is my favourite British comedy series. I'm thrilled that it's finally coming to Region 1 (it's been out in Region 2 for a few years), but not so happy at it being released by Koch Vision. They released season 1 of Made in Canada (aka The Industry in US syndication) a few years ago, and haven't followed up with the other 4 seasons.
Still, I already own the Region 2 DVDs, so I will probably pass on the R1 unless they have special features the R2 doesn't.
TV Shows on DVD reports that Koch Vision is preparing a Region 1 DVD release of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin for this May.
This is my favourite British comedy series. I'm thrilled that it's finally coming to Region 1 (it's been out in Region 2 for a few years), but not so happy at it being released by Koch Vision. They released season 1 of Made in Canada (aka The Industry in US syndication) a few years ago, and haven't followed up with the other 4 seasons.
Still, I already own the Region 2 DVDs, so I will probably pass on the R1 unless they have special features the R2 doesn't.
is up for preorder at Amazon.com for $14.99!
The studios are trying to bankrupt me...
Sep. 26th, 2008 11:00 pmOn October 7th, they may as well install a siphon directly into my wallet. A ton of DVD releases are coming together on that day:
Just think: I used to drop all my money at the World's Biggest Bookstore...
- Corner Gas, season 5
- Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius
- Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (4-disc box set)
- Mission: Impossible, season 5
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (remastered)
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (remastered)
- You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown (remastered)
- Air Farce Live
- The Sarah Jane Adventures, season 1
- The Simpsons, season 11
- The Trojan Horse
- History Bites: The First Collection (season 5)
- jPod, season 1 (and only)
- Let's All Hate Toronto
- Little Mosque on the Prairie, season 1
- Robson Arms, seasons 2 and 3
- This Hour Has 22 Minutes, seasons 1 and 2
- Un Gars, Une Fille, any of the volumes I'm missing.
Just think: I used to drop all my money at the World's Biggest Bookstore...
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gypsyjr!
May. 6th, 2008 08:55 pmFinally the official announcement of "Spaced" in region 1!
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/
Internet (.de/.se) shopping-fu needed
Jan. 22nd, 2008 08:14 pmAnyone know a site from which to order DVDs from Germany or Sweden that won't try to rip me off with shipping charges? I want to get the set of La Linea that is now out on DVD in those two countries. Amazon.de wants €31.91 (fair enough) plus €14 for shipping!
The Swedish version is less expensive, at 149 SEK (about $23).
The Swedish version is less expensive, at 149 SEK (about $23).
Paramount originally had the rights to the Peanuts cartoons, but Warner signed a deal recently for the DVD distribution rights. Their first release is a "remastered deluxe edition" of Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown with the same two bonus specials from the original Paramount release: You're in Love, Charlie Brown and It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown.
I'm usually skeptical about rebuying a DVD. I'll normally only do it for an improved transfer or better features. I'm happy to say that this new release of Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown justified a repurchase.
Here's a thumbnail comparison of the picture quality of the old Paramount release and the new Warner release:
The old release looks like a slapdash job, with a bit of overscan visible on the left, and washed-out colors. The new release was obviously cared for, with much warmer colors and better framing.
In short: If you're a Peanuts fan -- buy it!
I'm usually skeptical about rebuying a DVD. I'll normally only do it for an improved transfer or better features. I'm happy to say that this new release of Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown justified a repurchase.
Here's a thumbnail comparison of the picture quality of the old Paramount release and the new Warner release:
The old release looks like a slapdash job, with a bit of overscan visible on the left, and washed-out colors. The new release was obviously cared for, with much warmer colors and better framing.
In short: If you're a Peanuts fan -- buy it!
I hate being sick.
Nov. 19th, 2007 06:39 pmI'll spare you the details, but it's the stomach bug that's going around. It hit me yesterday afternoon after I got home from the grocery store, and I spent the rest of the day alternating between the bathroom and bed. I was still queasy this morning, so called in sick to work, but I'm feeling somewhat better this afternoon (still not quite 100% though).
Also, RIP Mr. Whipple. Please don't squeeze the coffin.
Also also, seasons 1 and 2 of This Hour Has 22 Minutes will be released on DVD on December 4. Since Koch is releasing them, I don't hold out hopes of the series being completely released (we're still waiting for season 2 of Made in Canada).
Also, RIP Mr. Whipple. Please don't squeeze the coffin.
ETA: A big fight has broken out among his pallbearers about whether the coffin should be wound from the top or from the bottom.
Also also, seasons 1 and 2 of This Hour Has 22 Minutes will be released on DVD on December 4. Since Koch is releasing them, I don't hold out hopes of the series being completely released (we're still waiting for season 2 of Made in Canada).
...and this is my other brother, Darryl.
Nov. 8th, 2007 01:29 pmSeason 1 of Newhart comes to DVD in February!
Hopefully they'll finish this series and not abandon it, as they seem to have done with Mary Tyler Moore and The Bob Newhart Show.
Hopefully they'll finish this series and not abandon it, as they seem to have done with Mary Tyler Moore and The Bob Newhart Show.
Soylent Green, The Omega Man, and Logan's Run are being re-released on DVD on November 27.
The Omega Man will also be available in Blu-Ray and HD-DVD.
At least the re-releases will be in keepcases rather than snappers.
The re-releases come with I am Legend movie cash. I'm not sure I can picture Will Smith as Neville, but the script that was leaked more than a year ago looked OK.
The Omega Man will also be available in Blu-Ray and HD-DVD.
At least the re-releases will be in keepcases rather than snappers.
The re-releases come with I am Legend movie cash. I'm not sure I can picture Will Smith as Neville, but the script that was leaked more than a year ago looked OK.
DVD collector's set mania
Apr. 7th, 2007 10:49 pmI've never seen a larger DVD box set: a 179-disc Complete Prisoner: Cell Block H collection!
You read that right, a179-disc box set for just over US$1300.
I watched it some when I was younger and the PBS station in Dallas put it on late Sunday nights after the British comedies. I'm definitely not going for the complete collection, though.
You read that right, a179-disc box set for just over US$1300.
I watched it some when I was younger and the PBS station in Dallas put it on late Sunday nights after the British comedies. I'm definitely not going for the complete collection, though.
Spring in Springfield, part 2: The quest
Mar. 31st, 2007 02:21 pmI am running out of storage space for my DVDs. This should come as no surprise to anyone.
My storage consists of four of these shelves, which are affordable and look great. I used to find them at Suncoast, but with their bankruptcy and sale to the owners of FYE, they have stopped carrying them. (Big Lots has them, but in a different finish, and I'm picky enough to want them all to look the same.)
So I go to Sauder's website looking for retailers in this area, and come up with none. Ditto for the Dallas and San Antonio areas. Then the thought hit me -- why not look for them while I'm on vacation?
Sure enough, Sauder showed there are plenty of retailers selling them in the Midwest.
Attempt #1 was at Blain's Farm and Fleet in Urbana, IL. I went there expecting something like Western Auto. I got it -- that place is like Western Auto on steroids. Too bad they didn't have the shelves in stock -- their price was $10 less than I found elsewhere.
Attempt #2 was at Pamida in Rockville, IN. No luck there.
Attempt #3 was at Menards in Mishiwaka, IN. I wish Menards had stores closer to here. They are a really nice home center/hardware store/lumberyard, bigger than my local Home Despot or Lowes. And they had my shelves! I win at shopping!
So I now have two new DVD storage shelves ready to fill. I'm keeping my wallet under close supervision now.
(Speaking of shopping, I caught a nice misprice at Fry's. They had The Invasion, a classic Pat Troughton Doctor Who serial, mismarked at $9.99 (should have been $29.99).
My storage consists of four of these shelves, which are affordable and look great. I used to find them at Suncoast, but with their bankruptcy and sale to the owners of FYE, they have stopped carrying them. (Big Lots has them, but in a different finish, and I'm picky enough to want them all to look the same.)
So I go to Sauder's website looking for retailers in this area, and come up with none. Ditto for the Dallas and San Antonio areas. Then the thought hit me -- why not look for them while I'm on vacation?
Sure enough, Sauder showed there are plenty of retailers selling them in the Midwest.
Attempt #1 was at Blain's Farm and Fleet in Urbana, IL. I went there expecting something like Western Auto. I got it -- that place is like Western Auto on steroids. Too bad they didn't have the shelves in stock -- their price was $10 less than I found elsewhere.
Attempt #2 was at Pamida in Rockville, IN. No luck there.
Attempt #3 was at Menards in Mishiwaka, IN. I wish Menards had stores closer to here. They are a really nice home center/hardware store/lumberyard, bigger than my local Home Despot or Lowes. And they had my shelves! I win at shopping!
So I now have two new DVD storage shelves ready to fill. I'm keeping my wallet under close supervision now.
(Speaking of shopping, I caught a nice misprice at Fry's. They had The Invasion, a classic Pat Troughton Doctor Who serial, mismarked at $9.99 (should have been $29.99).
Hold me closer, Tony Danza...
Mar. 31st, 2007 10:23 amIt's not good news for the DVD release of WKRP in Cincinnati according to this early review which details the multitude of music edits and replacements that had to be made.
Two Ronnies on DVD
Mar. 19th, 2007 09:30 pmI'm not talking about Reagan and Colman, either...
The Two Ronnies Season One on DVD!
(And Dave Allen at Large, also!)
The Two Ronnies Season One on DVD!
(And Dave Allen at Large, also!)
DVD program of the moment
Feb. 27th, 2007 09:29 pmI just finished series 1 of Survivors, the mid-1970s apocalyptic drama series. It has held up pretty well, not surprising considering it was created by Terry Nation. Series 2 and 3 were weaker (mainly due to Nation's lack of involvement), but still good. I can't wait for this spring's re-release of the DVDs at a lower price point.
Twitch City is due in the mail any day. This one's almost a blind buy. I saw one episode on the Internet (thanksjaala!) and one up in Canada. And there's still plenty more waiting to be watched. Come on over!
Twitch City is due in the mail any day. This one's almost a blind buy. I saw one episode on the Internet (thanks
jaala!) and one up in Canada. And there's still plenty more waiting to be watched. Come on over!
