The Shield: The Complete Series (2002-2008) - Blu-ray Forum

Swift1246 · 08-29-2015, 12:17 AM

http://collider.com/the-shield-4k-conversion-details/

No Name · 08-29-2015, 01:10 AM

Spectacular news! Can't wait to revisit The Strike Team bust some @$$ all over again!

Bodyslide · 08-29-2015, 01:13 AM

Would be nice it they filmed a quick 30 minute extra of

[Show spoiler]

Bates_Motel · 08-29-2015, 01:15 AM

Awesome, more revisionist 16X9 changes. Should be 4:3 OAR, but I doubt it will be.

Tommy0807 · 08-29-2015, 01:17 AM

Yes, please!

HonestJohn · 08-29-2015, 01:21 AM

I'll be damned, Shawn Ryan has said no to this for a very long time due to the nature of the beast. One of my Top 5 Shows of all time and yes, I still want to kick Shane's ass after all these years. Day one for sure ...

mikesncc1701 · 08-29-2015, 01:31 AM

I never even thought about upgrading an entire series from dvd to blu but jesus this sounds incredible. I watch it once every couple of years and the last time was 2013 when I showed it to my wife. Depending on the price this could very well be a must buy. Every episode of this show is a masterpiece and as a whole represents television at its finest.

flyonthewall2983 · 08-29-2015, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Awesome, more revisionist 16X9 changes. Should be 4:3 OAR, but I doubt it will be.

They filmed it in widescreen but cropped it for television. From what I've seen, I actually prefer it in full frame. It's a chaotic show and the 4:3 version enhanced that. But nonetheless I am excited one of my favorite shows will be updated in such a manner.

mckee74 · 08-29-2015, 02:59 AM

This is amazing news. Very surprised if I'm honest.

Dunemoon · 08-29-2015, 03:10 AM

Can't see myself rewatching this. 89 eps of Mr. Jace. No.

cakefactory · 08-29-2015, 03:19 AM

The DVDs are all 16x9 unless you can find old versions. I've watched them all twice and had no idea it was "supposed" to be 4x3. Guess I was too busy enjoying one of the best shows ever to harp on some possible dead space on the sides of the frames. It has shaky handheld photography that expertly catches character reactions in an almost offhand manner and is designed to maintain intensity, there are very rarely carefully composed shots in a traditional sense, so having extra picture is not a problem. The show was acted as if it was a play, as the actors had to be ready for a sudden camera pan to them at any moment. It was very original at the time and very effective and makes "dead space" much less of an issue since people couldn't relax when out of frame and crew people couldn't be anywhere close to where the camera was pointing, unlike something like Buffy with standard, planned, slow camera moves that could result in things like crew members being visible in the extra space on the sides.

Dunno if I'll rebuy it on bluray since the DVDs are pretty good (unlike the Wire) but the aspect ratio is not worth crying about and the show is right up there with Breaking Bad. The way all actions on the show have consequences and no season is a reset is a breath of fresh air in cop show world. The horrific final episodes build inevitably over the years.

It's an incredible show, don't be dissuaded by the sketchy first several episodes and their gratuitous rap-metal.

mzupeman · 08-29-2015, 03:31 AM

Indeed. The first season is more about character establishment than most anything else, but this really shifted big time by season 2 began, and the ball just never stopped rolling. Things just keep compounding. There is no reset button between seasons. One of the best dramas of all time, hands down. Im getting this on day 1.

BMM · 08-29-2015, 03:58 AM

Amazing news. Thought I would be stuck with the DVDs forever so I couldn't be happier that I will finally have one of my Top 5 shows of all time on Blu-Ray. Now if "24" could just get the same treatment I'd be a very happy camper.

Russ103 · 08-29-2015, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Awesome, more revisionist 16X9 changes. Should be 4:3 OAR, but I doubt it will be.

It was only ever 4:3 in the US. Here in Australia it aired on TV and was released on DVD in 16:9 from the very beginning.

Fantastic show, and 2017 is about when I'd be ready to watch this show all the way through again. Perfect timing.

Acidpickle · 08-29-2015, 05:00 AM

This is a must own for everyone. I can't wait already! Probably my favorite TV show ever.

Jay Mammoth · 08-29-2015, 05:28 AM

I was going to blind but this show on DVD, guess i can wait. Hopefully they do as good a job as HBO did with The Wire.

mrrant_33 · 08-29-2015, 05:34 AM

FINALLY!!!

Not only better picture quality, BUT, we also get new "Complete Series" packaging.

THIS ~

= Not So Good

Hopefully they go The Wire route and use the individual posters for each season.

[Show spoiler]

cakefactory · 08-29-2015, 01:04 PM

Yeah, I got all the individual sets a few years ago when they were on sale, they do have nice artwork, especially season 5.

CouncilSpectre · 08-29-2015, 01:08 PM

"Please don't **** this up, please don't **** this up, please don't **** this up......"

roundasapound · 08-29-2015, 01:14 PM

Wow.. great news.

I have still to watch the DVD boxset sitting on the shelf.
Better get watching the entire series so I'm ready for the 4K UHD release.

08-29-2015, 12:17 AM	#1
Swift1246 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Antonio, TX 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:1025 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:7	The Shield: The Complete Series (2002-2008) http://collider.com/the-shield-4k-conversion-details/ Last edited by Scottie; 07-28-2018 at 08:58 PM.

08-29-2015, 01:21 AM	#6
HonestJohn Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:The Final Frontier ... 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:547 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:2	I'll be damned, Shawn Ryan has said no to this for a very long time due to the nature of the beast. One of my Top 5 Shows of all time and yes, I still want to kick Shane's ass after all these years. Day one for sure ... Last edited by HonestJohn; 08-29-2015 at 01:46 AM.

08-29-2015, 03:19 AM	#11
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:436 Blu-ray collection:3878 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	The DVDs are all 16x9 unless you can find old versions. I've watched them all twice and had no idea it was "supposed" to be 4x3. Guess I was too busy enjoying one of the best shows ever to harp on some possible dead space on the sides of the frames. It has shaky handheld photography that expertly catches character reactions in an almost offhand manner and is designed to maintain intensity, there are very rarely carefully composed shots in a traditional sense, so having extra picture is not a problem. The show was acted as if it was a play, as the actors had to be ready for a sudden camera pan to them at any moment. It was very original at the time and very effective and makes "dead space" much less of an issue since people couldn't relax when out of frame and crew people couldn't be anywhere close to where the camera was pointing, unlike something like Buffy with standard, planned, slow camera moves that could result in things like crew members being visible in the extra space on the sides. Dunno if I'll rebuy it on bluray since the DVDs are pretty good (unlike the Wire) but the aspect ratio is not worth crying about and the show is right up there with Breaking Bad. The way all actions on the show have consequences and no season is a reset is a breath of fresh air in cop show world. The horrific final episodes build inevitably over the years. It's an incredible show, don't be dissuaded by the sketchy first several episodes and their gratuitous rap-metal. Last edited by cakefactory; 08-29-2015 at 03:27 AM.

08-29-2015, 01:10 AM	#2
No Name Blu-ray Prince Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Alleycat Blues, New York City 4K collection:1339 Blu-ray collection:5179 DVD collection:532	Spectacular news! Can't wait to revisit The Strike Team bust some @$$ all over again!

08-29-2015, 01:13 AM	#3
Bodyslide Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Woodstock Georgia 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:819 DVD collection:76 Trading Score:33	Would be nice it they filmed a quick 30 minute extra of [Show spoiler]

08-29-2015, 01:15 AM	#4
Bates_Motel Banned Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Los Angeles Trading Score:2	Awesome, more revisionist 16X9 changes. Should be 4:3 OAR, but I doubt it will be.

08-29-2015, 01:17 AM	#5
Tommy0807 Active Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Omaha, NE 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:669 DVD collection:584	Yes, please!

08-29-2015, 01:31 AM	#7
mikesncc1701 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:615 Blu-ray collection:2283 DVD collection:798 Digital collection:1270 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:50	I never even thought about upgrading an entire series from dvd to blu but jesus this sounds incredible. I watch it once every couple of years and the last time was 2013 when I showed it to my wife. Depending on the price this could very well be a must buy. Every episode of this show is a masterpiece and as a whole represents television at its finest.

08-29-2015, 02:59 AM	#9
mckee74 Special Member Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:436 Digital collection:583 iTunes collection:1250 Trading Score:257	This is amazing news. Very surprised if I'm honest.

08-29-2015, 03:10 AM	#10
Dunemoon Banned Member since:Jul 2013	Can't see myself rewatching this. 89 eps of Mr. Jace. No.

08-29-2015, 03:31 AM	#12
mzupeman Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Upstate New York 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1669 DVD collection:173 Digital collection:589 Trading Score:7	Indeed. The first season is more about character establishment than most anything else, but this really shifted big time by season 2 began, and the ball just never stopped rolling. Things just keep compounding. There is no reset button between seasons. One of the best dramas of all time, hands down. Im getting this on day 1.

08-29-2015, 03:58 AM	#13
BMM Expert Member Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:66	Amazing news. Thought I would be stuck with the DVDs forever so I couldn't be happier that I will finally have one of my Top 5 shows of all time on Blu-Ray. Now if "24" could just get the same treatment I'd be a very happy camper.

08-29-2015, 05:00 AM	#15
Acidpickle Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:780 DVD collection:174 Trading Score:4	This is a must own for everyone. I can't wait already! Probably my favorite TV show ever.

08-29-2015, 05:28 AM	#16
Jay Mammoth Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Buffalo NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:583 Blu-ray collection:1607 DVD collection:63 iTunes collection:14 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:24	I was going to blind but this show on DVD, guess i can wait. Hopefully they do as good a job as HBO did with The Wire.

08-29-2015, 05:34 AM	#17
mrrant_33 Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:23	FINALLY!!! Not only better picture quality, BUT, we also get new "Complete Series" packaging. THIS ~ = Not So Good Hopefully they go The Wire route and use the individual posters for each season. [Show spoiler]

08-29-2015, 01:04 PM	#18
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:436 Blu-ray collection:3878 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Yeah, I got all the individual sets a few years ago when they were on sale, they do have nice artwork, especially season 5.

08-29-2015, 01:08 PM	#19
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	"Please don't ** this up, please don't this up, please don't ** this up......"

08-29-2015, 01:14 PM	#20
roundasapound Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2015 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:465 DVD collection:81 Digital collection:36	Wow.. great news. I have still to watch the DVD boxset sitting on the shelf. Better get watching the entire series so I'm ready for the 4K UHD release.

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