Jackson 5ive 70's animated series Coming to Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Arkadin · 10-26-2012, 10:40 PM

from Classic Media according to this article--
http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/...nuary-20121026
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Jackso...y/58291/#Forum
pretty cool, but what about Fat Albert?

PuppyJonathan · 10-26-2012, 11:32 PM

I'm sorry but you would think that a better known series would've made it on blu first, and it's a third party release

Arkadin · 10-27-2012, 12:06 AM

the article says Classic Media is releasing it, and they are a legitimate label.
they released the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials, so this release will be fine imo.
here's the amazon pre-order link--
http://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Five-C...=classic+media

Clark Kent · 10-27-2012, 04:41 AM

Classic Media has been a fine distributor on Blu-ray to date. What shocks me is how this particular show made it to BD. Do they think it's 2001 and anything put out as a release will sell? I'm just not seeing the potential market and I love vintage cartoons.

Batmon77 · 10-27-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Classic Media has been a fine distributor on Blu-ray to date. What shocks me is how this particular show made it to BD. Do they think it's 2001 and anything put out as a release will sell? I'm just not seeing the potential market and I love vintage cartoons.

Micheal Jackson

Villiam Hayes · 10-27-2012, 09:05 AM

I'm a big Michael Jackson fan but I'm not even sure I will buy this.

P@t_Mtl · 10-27-2012, 09:09 AM

What is shocking to me is that I never even knew or heard about this show

As for why they would release this over other shows, like someone else said Michael Jackson! It may sell.

ddwall · 10-27-2012, 11:23 AM

Well I watched this and the Osmond's when I was a child and loved them. I'll be buying this to watch with my grandchildren. Bring on the Osmond's and how about H.R. Puffinstuff

filmmusic · 10-27-2012, 12:52 PM

There was a cartoon series?? wow

did it feature the original voices?

Villiam Hayes · 10-27-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

There was a cartoon series?? wow

did it feature the original voices?

There was in the 70's and none of the Jackson's voices were used.

filmmusic · 10-27-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

There was in the 70's and none of the Jackson's voices were used.

Thanks for the info.
The Diana Ross's voice seemed like hers though in the extract above..

Frightener22 · 10-27-2012, 01:54 PM

As Michael Jackson is my favorite artist, this is a no brainer for me

In addition, "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" is with Shout Factory and they are planning a Complete Series collection that was due last year but got delayed so we should be seeing it in 2013 on DVD.

Villiam Hayes · 10-27-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

Thanks for the info.
The Diana Ross's voice seemed like hers though in the extract above..

I think maybe her voice was actually used but I know none of the Jackson's ever were.

Arkadin · 10-27-2012, 02:12 PM

the reason this is coming from Classic Media is apparently they have Rankin/Bass rights.

Thomas Guycott · 10-27-2012, 02:26 PM

This show has some notoriety as having one of the worst laugh tracks ever used on a TV series.

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Originally Posted by ddwall

Well I watched this and the Osmond's when I was a child and loved them. I'll be buying this to watch with my grandchildren. Bring on the Osmond's and how about H.R. Puffinstuff

Unfortunately I think most of Sid & Marty Krofft's works were shot on video. I know Land of the Lost definitely was.

Jr7936 · 10-27-2012, 05:56 PM

this show could be awesome for the right price, like maybe under 20 dollars considering how I like everything motown, or remastered motown

nycomet · 10-27-2012, 08:35 PM

Is it confirmed that the actual Jackon's voices are used on this series? It would suck if it was voiced by generic studio talent. Also, does Michael Jackson look like he did before he had the Yoko Ono look-a-like plastic surgery?

Thomas Guycott · 10-27-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

Is it confirmed that the actual Jackon's voices are
used on this series? It would suck if it was voiced by generic studio talent.

Other than featuring songs by the Jackson 5, the brothers were not at all involved with the series.

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Also, does Michael Jackson look like he did before he had the Yoko Ono look-a-like plastic surgery?

The show was made in 1971, when Michael was 13.

Batmon77 · 10-27-2012, 09:04 PM

This show was a hit when it was on TV and even in syndication.

Some of the voices of the show were done by some of the singers of a "rival" Soul kid group The Sylvers. Not having the Jacksons voice the show doesnt and didnt hurt its popularity.

This is no brainer and folks should worry about why another 'classic' wasnt chosen. That really has nothing to do with it. Its a classic cartoon w/ a built in audience.

The stories are silly but the classic Jackson 5 songs of their earliest albums is the hook.

Jr7936 · 10-27-2012, 09:10 PM

and I picture the music, will sound amazing in high def audio if done right

10-26-2012, 11:32 PM	#2
PuppyJonathan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2012 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:63 DVD collection:75	I'm sorry but you would think that a better known series would've made it on blu first, and it's a third party release Disney Shorts on Blu-ray

10-27-2012, 12:06 AM	#3
Arkadin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007 Location:a large castle in Segovia, Spain Blu-ray collection:288 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:9	the article says Classic Media is releasing it, and they are a legitimate label. they released the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials, so this release will be fine imo. here's the amazon pre-order link-- http://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Five-C...=classic+media Last edited by Arkadin; 10-27-2012 at 12:10 AM.

10-27-2012, 09:09 AM	#7
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10-27-2012, 04:41 AM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:27	Classic Media has been a fine distributor on Blu-ray to date. What shocks me is how this particular show made it to BD. Do they think it's 2001 and anything put out as a release will sell? I'm just not seeing the potential market and I love vintage cartoons.

10-27-2012, 09:05 AM	#6
Villiam Hayes Banned Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Northern Ireland Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:368 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:11	I'm a big Michael Jackson fan but I'm not even sure I will buy this.

10-27-2012, 11:23 AM	#8
ddwall Member Member since:Sep 2011 Blu-ray collection:517 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:6	Well I watched this and the Osmond's when I was a child and loved them. I'll be buying this to watch with my grandchildren. Bring on the Osmond's and how about H.R. Puffinstuff

10-27-2012, 01:54 PM	#12
Frightener22 Special Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray collection:1098 Trading Score:3	As Michael Jackson is my favorite artist, this is a no brainer for me In addition, "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" is with Shout Factory and they are planning a Complete Series collection that was due last year but got delayed so we should be seeing it in 2013 on DVD.

10-27-2012, 02:12 PM	#14
Arkadin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007 Location:a large castle in Segovia, Spain Blu-ray collection:288 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:9	the reason this is coming from Classic Media is apparently they have Rankin/Bass rights.

10-27-2012, 05:56 PM	#16
Jr7936 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:533 DVD collection:107 PS3 collection:3 Trading Score:67	this show could be awesome for the right price, like maybe under 20 dollars considering how I like everything motown, or remastered motown

10-27-2012, 08:35 PM	#17
nycomet Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, N.Y.; 3D blu-rays look stunning; Favorite food: Pizza Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:878 Blu-ray reviews:29 Trading Score:259	Is it confirmed that the actual Jackon's voices are used on this series? It would suck if it was voiced by generic studio talent. Also, does Michael Jackson look like he did before he had the Yoko Ono look-a-like plastic surgery?

10-27-2012, 09:04 PM	#19
Batmon77 Special Member Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:152	This show was a hit when it was on TV and even in syndication. Some of the voices of the show were done by some of the singers of a "rival" Soul kid group The Sylvers. Not having the Jacksons voice the show doesnt and didnt hurt its popularity. This is no brainer and folks should worry about why another 'classic' wasnt chosen. That really has nothing to do with it. Its a classic cartoon w/ a built in audience. The stories are silly but the classic Jackson 5 songs of their earliest albums is the hook.

10-27-2012, 09:10 PM	#20
Jr7936 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:533 DVD collection:107 PS3 collection:3 Trading Score:67	and I picture the music, will sound amazing in high def audio if done right