Bewitched Seasons 5 & 6 – Imprint Blu-ray: A Magical Upgrade
��️ Picture Quality: Full-Frame Fidelity
• Imprint presents all 60 episodes in 1080p HD, restored by Sony from the original 35mm film elements.
• Maintains the original 1.33:1 aspect ratio, preserving every inch of the frame as it was broadcast.
• Rich color grading and natural film grain give the episodes a cinematic texture, especially in the vibrant color seasons.
• Mill Creek’s version crops the image to 1.78:1 widescreen, cutting off visual information and distorting composition.
�� Audio Quality: Mono Purity
• Imprint uses LPCM 2.0 Mono, an uncompressed format that faithfully reproduces the original broadcast sound.
• Dialogue is crisp, effects are clean, and there’s no artificial stereo spread.
• Mill Creek uses DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo, which adds spatial separation but deviates from the authentic mono mix.
�� Packaging & Extras: Collector’s Delight
• 8-disc set in a Limited Edition Hardbox with original animation art.
• Includes a 146-page hardcover booklet with episode synopses sourced from Screen Gems production files.
• New audio commentaries by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato and insiders like Chris York (Dick York’s son) and Columbia makeup artist Steve Olim.
• Optional English HOH subtitles for accessibility.
�� Why Is Imprint Region-Free?
• Imprint is an Australian boutique label under Via Vision Entertainment.
• Their mission is to make classic media accessible worldwide, so they intentionally author their Blu-rays as region-free.
• This means any Blu-ray player, anywhere, can play their discs—no region locking, no compatibility issues.
�� Mill Creek’s Version: A Bewildering Miss
Imprint’s Bewitched Seasons 5 & 6 Blu-ray is a lovingly restored, collector-grade release that honors the show’s legacy with archival accuracy and premium presentation. Mill Creek’s version, while serviceable for casual viewing, falls short in every category that matters to purists and collectors.
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