Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman - Blu-ray Forum

moparbob · 08-16-2021, 03:58 PM

HBO Max just added Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in HD. Looks good

SeaSponge · 08-16-2021, 08:25 PM

I never thought this would get an HD make over! Have they redone the special effects shots or just upscaled them?

vertigop1ayer · 08-16-2021, 10:13 PM

While it'll annoy people for me to bring it up, I hope WB sees a few gravy sales possible by putting it on Blu-ray. I'd buy it again!

BluBonnet · 08-16-2021, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaSponge

I never thought this would get an HD make over! Have they redone the special effects shots or just upscaled them?

Upscaled.

It's very easy to know immediately which shots have been processed with f/x or other optical work because they look like a DVD while everything else looks like blu-ray.

Gretiem · 08-16-2021, 10:19 PM

yup its great

drb999 · 08-17-2021, 12:13 AM

Cain is kind of a dick these days but I’d still buy the series if it came out on blu-ray.

theatom · 08-17-2021, 06:23 PM

The shift from HD to 480p for the VFX shots can be jarring at times, but it's all part of the charm as a product of its time.

CouncilSpectre · 08-17-2021, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by theatom

The shift from HD to 480p for the VFX shots can be jarring at times, but it's all part of the charm as a product of its time.

I’m rewatching The X-Files BDs at the moment and the switch between VFX and non-VFX shots is easily noticeable and jarring there too. Not to the point of ruining the viewing though so I’d imagine L&C will be the same.

BluBonnet · 08-17-2021, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by theatom

The shift from HD to 480p for the VFX shots can be jarring at times, but it's all part of the charm as a product of its time.

There are times when those shots don't even look like 480p, more like ~240 or whatever lines of resolution VHS offered....

SeaSponge · 08-17-2021, 08:46 PM

Is the HBO Max version 4:3? I guess it must be if they are using upscaled footage, unless they've made a Babylon 5 DVD type of mess.

BluBonnet · 08-17-2021, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaSponge

Is the HBO Max version 4:3? I guess it must be if they are using upscaled footage, unless they've made a Babylon 5 DVD type of mess.

It's 4:3

GrouchoFan · 08-18-2021, 04:14 AM

I had a hard time watching Lois & Clark when it was first broadcast, I couldn't stand how weird the optical effects looked. Even on a standard definition, 20" set, they just seemed bad. My memory is that the flying sequences somehow looked like Superman was photographed anamorphically, but then improperly unsqueezed when layered over the background plates.

But Terri Hatcher in Hi-Def--I'll be checking out the HBOMax stream for sure!

If they're willing to do an HD makeover for a 4-season show, it gives me hope that the one-season wonder, The Flash, could get a similar treatment; maybe to tie in with the upcoming movie. It would have the same problem of the SFX sequences looking ass-tastic, but I'd take it.

Probably a longer shot would be Brisco County, not being part of a superhero franchise. But I will dare to dream...

Cruel Angel · 08-18-2021, 10:46 AM

I loved the show when it first came out, but with all the changes they made between season 1 and 2... just wasn't the same. I missed Kat, and did not like Jimmy being recast. Much preferred Landes.

I got the series on dvd, but after my most recent watch through, I decided to get rid of 2-4 and just keep the first season.

Torgon · 08-18-2021, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cruel Angel

I loved the show when it first came out, but with all the changes they made between season 1 and 2... just wasn't the same. I missed Kat, and did not like Jimmy being recast. Much preferred Landes.

I got the series on dvd, but after my most recent watch through, I decided to get rid of 2-4 and just keep the first season.

I enjoyed the character of Cat Grant in the comics, but screen debut was less than stellar. In the comics, she comes across as actual competition for Lois who is genuinely interested in Clark. On the show, she comes across as a floozy. I kinda agree on Jimmy as well. Landes' portrayal seemed more in line with the character where as his replacement could have just been 'anybody' (not necessarily Jimmy). Still, I would love to have this on blu-ray along with any other Superman related shows that are not.

CouncilSpectre · 08-18-2021, 11:31 AM

John Shea was the biggest loss for me. A Superman show with no Lex Luthor, a great one at that, just….no.

Gretiem · 08-18-2021, 11:52 AM

Love Teri Hatcher as Lois lane

CreasyBear · 08-18-2021, 12:09 PM

The show, especially the first season, is pretty solid. Honestly, the worst thing about it is Cain. Even when I was younger, I just never believed him as Superman, especially coming off Christopher Reeve. Hell, Gerard Christopher felt more like Superman in the Superboy show. The supporting cast is mostly excellent, especially Lane Smith and John Shea.

Nice to see it get an HD upgrade. I have the DVD's, but wouldn't be opposed to a BD series set.

J999 · 08-18-2021, 01:23 PM

Agreed Season One is by far the best. Seasons 2 & 3 are much cheesier and silly, but I can still enjoy them. Season 4 took another step down, but I do wish the show had gotten a fifth season and/or a proper ending.

Cain and Hatcher both wanted to do a reunion show/movie a while ago But seems like Dean Cain has become too political now for that to go over well.

drb999 · 08-18-2021, 05:20 PM

I think I dropped the show sometime in the third season. I think the first season is great and season 2 was ok. I’d still buy a complete series set though.

SeaSponge · 08-18-2021, 06:00 PM

I may be against popular opinion here, but Season 4 is one of the strongest seasons for me. Many of my favourite episodes are there, the last few minutes of Meet John Doe leading to the cliffhanger are excellent, and the three parter with Troll / Leslie Luckabee is a great arc. Much better than the amnesia nonsense in Season 3 just to prolong the wedding for as long as possible...

08-16-2021, 03:58 PM	#1
moparbob Expert Member Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman HBO Max just added Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in HD. Looks good

08-16-2021, 08:25 PM	#2
SeaSponge Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Lancashire, UK 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:808 DVD collection:511 Digital collection:1 Prime collection:3	I never thought this would get an HD make over! Have they redone the special effects shots or just upscaled them?

08-16-2021, 10:13 PM	#3
vertigop1ayer Power Member Member since:Dec 2019	While it'll annoy people for me to bring it up, I hope WB sees a few gravy sales possible by putting it on Blu-ray. I'd buy it again!

08-16-2021, 10:19 PM	#5
Gretiem Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2018 Location:somewhere Trading Score:37	yup its great

08-17-2021, 12:13 AM	#6
drb999 Blu-ray King Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Outer Space 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:706 DVD collection:57 MA collection:6 Digital collection:74 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1	Cain is kind of a dick these days but I’d still buy the series if it came out on blu-ray.

08-17-2021, 06:23 PM	#7
theatom Active Member Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:159 Blu-ray collection:504 DVD collection:26	The shift from HD to 480p for the VFX shots can be jarring at times, but it's all part of the charm as a product of its time.

08-17-2021, 08:46 PM	#10
SeaSponge Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Lancashire, UK 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:808 DVD collection:511 Digital collection:1 Prime collection:3	Is the HBO Max version 4:3? I guess it must be if they are using upscaled footage, unless they've made a Babylon 5 DVD type of mess.

08-18-2021, 04:14 AM	#12
GrouchoFan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Quincy, MA 4K collection:288 Blu-ray collection:1811 DVD collection:615 MA collection:194 Digital collection:4	I had a hard time watching Lois & Clark when it was first broadcast, I couldn't stand how weird the optical effects looked. Even on a standard definition, 20" set, they just seemed bad. My memory is that the flying sequences somehow looked like Superman was photographed anamorphically, but then improperly unsqueezed when layered over the background plates. But Terri Hatcher in Hi-Def--I'll be checking out the HBOMax stream for sure! If they're willing to do an HD makeover for a 4-season show, it gives me hope that the one-season wonder, The Flash, could get a similar treatment; maybe to tie in with the upcoming movie. It would have the same problem of the SFX sequences looking ass-tastic, but I'd take it. Probably a longer shot would be Brisco County, not being part of a superhero franchise. But I will dare to dream...

08-18-2021, 10:46 AM	#13
Cruel Angel Blu-ray Prince Member since:Nov 2009 Location:San Antonio TX 4K collection:315 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:281	I loved the show when it first came out, but with all the changes they made between season 1 and 2... just wasn't the same. I missed Kat, and did not like Jimmy being recast. Much preferred Landes. I got the series on dvd, but after my most recent watch through, I decided to get rid of 2-4 and just keep the first season.

08-18-2021, 11:31 AM	#15
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	John Shea was the biggest loss for me. A Superman show with no Lex Luthor, a great one at that, just….no.

08-18-2021, 11:52 AM	#16
Gretiem Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2018 Location:somewhere Trading Score:37	Love Teri Hatcher as Lois lane

08-18-2021, 12:09 PM	#17
CreasyBear Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2019 Trading Score:115	The show, especially the first season, is pretty solid. Honestly, the worst thing about it is Cain. Even when I was younger, I just never believed him as Superman, especially coming off Christopher Reeve. Hell, Gerard Christopher felt more like Superman in the Superboy show. The supporting cast is mostly excellent, especially Lane Smith and John Shea. Nice to see it get an HD upgrade. I have the DVD's, but wouldn't be opposed to a BD series set.

08-18-2021, 01:23 PM	#18
J999 Special Member Member since:Jun 2017 Location:Canada 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:350 DVD collection:400 Digital collection:110 iTunes collection:63	Agreed Season One is by far the best. Seasons 2 & 3 are much cheesier and silly, but I can still enjoy them. Season 4 took another step down, but I do wish the show had gotten a fifth season and/or a proper ending. Cain and Hatcher both wanted to do a reunion show/movie a while ago But seems like Dean Cain has become too political now for that to go over well.

08-18-2021, 05:20 PM	#19
drb999 Blu-ray King Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Outer Space 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:706 DVD collection:57 MA collection:6 Digital collection:74 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1	I think I dropped the show sometime in the third season. I think the first season is great and season 2 was ok. I’d still buy a complete series set though.

08-18-2021, 06:00 PM	#20
SeaSponge Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Lancashire, UK 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:808 DVD collection:511 Digital collection:1 Prime collection:3	I may be against popular opinion here, but Season 4 is one of the strongest seasons for me. Many of my favourite episodes are there, the last few minutes of Meet John Doe leading to the cliffhanger are excellent, and the three parter with Troll / Leslie Luckabee is a great arc. Much better than the amnesia nonsense in Season 3 just to prolong the wedding for as long as possible...

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