Shazam! The Complete Live Action Series (1974-1977) From WAC

[Darth Marcus]

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SHAZAM!: THE COMPLETE LIVE ACTION SERIES (1974-1977)
Run Time 635:00
Subtitles English SDH
Sound Quality DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 - English
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1, 4 X 3 FULL FRAME
Product Color COLOR
Disc Configuration 3 BD50, 1 BD25

By uttering a single magic word, young Billy Batson transforms himself into the world’s mightiest mortal: Captain Marvel. That word is created from the first letters of the names of the six elders who train Billy with their special gifts – Solomon, wisdom; Hercules, strength; Atlas, stamina; Zeus, power; Achilles, courage; and Mercury, speed – SHAZAM! Now, the entire series has been meticulously remastered in High Definition from original elements, bringing a whole new viewing experience in this 4-disc set featuring every exciting episode of this classic television show!

[imsounoriginal]

Didn't even know this existed but I'm interested. Still need to buy/watch the old Captain Marvel series as well.

[movieben1138]

My eyes just bugged out of my head at their facebook announcement!! This is awesome!!

[MifuneFan]

Awesome. Love the cover

[sandman slim]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Awesome. Love the cover

Looks like Jerry Ordway.

Will definitely get this, haven't seen these since they originally aired. Yep, I'm old...

[NeMo_ET]

Never watched this buy I might have to buy it for the cover alone! Just looks so exciting.

[Bamble]

Originally Posted by sandman slim

Looks like Jerry Ordway.

It is - this art was originally done as a limited edition alternative cover to Warner Archive's original MOD DVD release.

I knew an HD version of the series had been transferred from the original film, and, although the new masters were done ostensibly for DC Universe, I had hoped that Warner would put out a Blu-ray release.

As part of the HD transfer process, Warner even found original film for the moral tags at the end of the episodes. These were on the DVD release, but only from fans' off-air video tape copies as they were not on the then-current SD masters.

When Warner recently transferred the film, they also found outtakes too - it would be interesting to see if any of these make it to the new Blu-ray release.

It's good to see that DC/Warner is still interested in putting out home media releases of their archive TV material, unlike Marvel/Disney...

Having said that, we're still waiting on a DVD/Blu-ray release of the 1981 Shazam! series. Hopefully we'll get that one day too.

[Member-425016]

I grew up watching this. Time to retire my DVD set.
It will be great to have this on BD.
the original DVD set was only 3 discs-they must me maxing this out for quality at 4 discs on Blu. Good to hear.

[The Great Owl]

I used to watch the syndicated episodes on Saturday mornings during the early 1980s. I’m all in.

[The Sovereign]

These days, I'd probably get a bigger charge from Isis or Electra Woman & Dyna Girl. But I have to admit, there's some Saturday morning nostalgia attached to this one.

[McCrutchy]

I will admit I've never heard of this, but I feel like I am closer to Wonder Woman on Blu-ray, hopefully through WAC and not WHV, so it makes me very happy. Obviously, I will buy it.

[ElectricPeterTork]

Originally Posted by Bamble

It is - this art was originally done as a limited edition alternative cover to Warner Archive's original MOD DVD release.

Yep.

I'm glad they got the guy who did probably the best post-Golden Age Cap run to do the cover art for the DVDs, and they re-used it for the Blus.

[sandman slim]

Originally Posted by Filmfan73

the original DVD set was only 3 discs-they must me maxing this out for quality at 4 discs on Blu. Good to hear.

According to the listing, 3 BD-50s & 1 BD-25.
So, basically, typical WAC.

[tehill]

I have the DVD, will definitely double dip for this

[jsvg00]

I hope this means we will get "The Secrets of Isis" soon. I love that show and watch the dvds all the time.

[UniSol GR77]

Best news of the month.

Wait, I thought that Hallmark destroyed the original Filmation masters...??? Maybe DC Comics retrieved its stuff before Hallmark would mess with it. Wise move.

[UniSol GR77]

Oh and by the way:

Jackson Bostwick or John Davey?

And in-universe, how do you explain having Captain Marvel changing his face/aspect?

[Dsneybuf]

Does this mark the first Blu-ray release of a Filmation work?

[UniSol GR77]

Originally Posted by Dsneybuf

Does this mark the first Blu-ray release of a Filmation work?

Sadly yes.

He-Man, Blackstar, She-Ra, Ghostbusters, Hero High, Web Woman, BraveStarr... they are lost forever.

[Dunemoon]

Bought this (HD) a while back on my Apple TV. Same cover art as the Blu. Watched it in black and white in the 70s.