The Persuaders! - Blu-ray Forum

scaramunga · 02-21-2011, 02:57 PM

I have heard the news that Network is issuing The Persuaders! series on blu ray in 2012!!

The huge bummer for me is that I'm here in the US and Network is locking the series to Region B.

I'm thinking about a region free blu ray player. Not sure though.

I suppose I could wait and hope that A&E or another US video company will pick up the series for release in the US.

However, A&E did not have more than a commentary or 2 for the series when they issued it on DVD here. I ended up importing the Network DVD set of The Persuaders! to get all of the fine extras.

So very exciting news, but I'm a bit bummed about it too. Maybe something will change before the series is released on blu ray this year though.

scaramunga · 02-22-2011, 05:30 PM

Sharp makes a blu ray player here in the US that will play Regions A, B and C. In addition Oppo's BDP-93 can also play other regions as well.

scaramunga · 07-15-2011, 04:21 AM

http://www.networkdvd.net/product_in...oducts_id=1414

coming to region B blu ray in September.

Now if I could only figure out how to get a blu ray player to play the set!!!

McCrutchy · 07-15-2011, 04:47 AM

Tremendous news, but hopefully this set will have LPCM 2.0 audio and not lossy Dolby Digital 2.0. It always bothers me that Network do beautiful picture restorations but then short change the audio. I know it seems a minor complaint, but it's the principle of the format, really

£59.99 (£49.99 sans VAT) on Amazon right now:

The Persuaders! Blu-ray

scaramunga · 07-18-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Tremendous news, but hopefully this set will have LPCM 2.0 audio and not lossy Dolby Digital 2.0. It always bothers me that Network do beautiful picture restorations but then short change the audio. I know it seems a minor complaint, but it's the principle of the format, really

£59.99 (£49.99 sans VAT) on Amazon right now:

The Persuaders! Blu-ray

To be able to play the region B series here in the US, one would have to get a blu ray player from Oppo and a mod kit then???

Thanks!

Templar · 07-18-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by scaramunga

To be able to play the region B series here in the US, one would have to get a blu ray player from Oppo and a mod kit then???

Thanks!

I think there are Oppo players available that are region free out of the box! You could also do a Google search for players that are able to have their regions changed via a code.

Massively happy that this is coming to blu - i love this show!

TheOneWithThePrize · 07-19-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Templar

I think there are Oppo players available that are region free out of the box!

Not directly from Oppo you won't. You will have to buy the player from places that mod them or with a DIY mod-kit that is available to purchase online separately.

That said, it isn't completely out of the question that the UK set is region-free so this may not be an issue.

HotRats · 07-19-2011, 04:21 PM

If you've got £80 spare, will be in London on 6th Sept, and have a kipper tie, a jacket with huge lapels, a paisley shirt or a polyester safari suit http://www.networkdvd.net/product_in...oducts_id=1416

scaramunga · 07-21-2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TheOneWithThePrize

Not directly from Oppo you won't. You will have to buy the player from places that mod them or with a DIY mod-kit that is available to purchase online separately.

That said, it isn't completely out of the question that the UK set is region-free so this may not be an issue.

The specs on Networks page show it will be locked to region B. I emailed Network as well and they confirmed this too.

Huge bummer.

If A&E Home Video does do a Region A release of the series, I'm guessing they will drop all of the extras. Just like they did for the DVD sets. I ended up importing the Network DVD set of The Persuaders.

Anyway... I hope I'm wrong.

A&E Home Video is impossible to reach. Wish I had a decent contact or that they would care a bit more about following up with their customers. I sent them an email message, but they do not respond.

interplanetaryspy · 07-30-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by scaramunga

To be able to play the region B series here in the US, one would have to get a blu ray player from Oppo and a mod kit then???

Thanks!

Just go on ebay. There are several multi-region players available. I bought one that cost me $150, shipping included, and it works perfectly for all regions of DVD and Blu-ray. Make sure it will convert PAL to NTSC though for DVD and Blu-ray special features that happen to be formatted in PAL.

TheOneWithThePrize · 07-30-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by scaramunga

The specs on Networks page show it will be locked to region B. I emailed Network as well and they confirmed this too.

That may not be necessarily true since their website states both Robin of Sherwood and Space 1999 being region B yet the BD discs in these sets are region free. Any e-mail confirmation may be equally flawed in that regard as well.

scaramunga · 08-03-2011, 02:20 AM

Looks like they moved the YT link to the video preview..

Trekkie313 · 08-03-2011, 02:24 AM

I'm so excited, anything with Roger Moore is a win/win for me!

scaramunga · 08-09-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I'm so excited, anything with Roger Moore is a win/win for me!

Are you picking up a region free blu ray player for the set?

PRO-630HD · 08-15-2011, 04:11 AM

First let's see if we get a US release through A&E or if the discs are region free. Now bring on The Avengers dammit!

Lnds500 · 08-15-2011, 12:04 PM

Very happy that is is getting a release. It needed a new remastering.

scaramunga · 08-16-2011, 11:51 PM

A US release is not looking very promising....

Here is the news update from the main page...

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=7097

rezpekt · 09-14-2011, 05:05 PM

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scaramunga · 09-19-2011, 04:32 AM

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THANK YOU for the pictures!!!!!

How is the blu ray set? I really wish there was a US release!!!!

Templar · 09-20-2011, 03:04 AM

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Brilliant - thanks for posting the pictures! I was hoping to be there but a couple of things prevented me from making the trip.

How's the blu ray set itself? I got an email from Amazon saying that mine had shipped so it should be here any day now!

02-21-2011, 02:57 PM	#1
scaramunga Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:23	The Persuaders! I have heard the news that Network is issuing The Persuaders! series on blu ray in 2012!! The huge bummer for me is that I'm here in the US and Network is locking the series to Region B. I'm thinking about a region free blu ray player. Not sure though. I suppose I could wait and hope that A&E or another US video company will pick up the series for release in the US. However, A&E did not have more than a commentary or 2 for the series when they issued it on DVD here. I ended up importing the Network DVD set of The Persuaders! to get all of the fine extras. So very exciting news, but I'm a bit bummed about it too. Maybe something will change before the series is released on blu ray this year though.

07-15-2011, 04:47 AM	#4
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Tremendous news, but hopefully this set will have LPCM 2.0 audio and not lossy Dolby Digital 2.0. It always bothers me that Network do beautiful picture restorations but then short change the audio. I know it seems a minor complaint, but it's the principle of the format, really £59.99 (£49.99 sans VAT) on Amazon right now: The Persuaders! Blu-ray Last edited by McCrutchy; 07-17-2011 at 09:31 AM.

02-22-2011, 05:30 PM	#2
scaramunga Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:23	Sharp makes a blu ray player here in the US that will play Regions A, B and C. In addition Oppo's BDP-93 can also play other regions as well.

07-19-2011, 04:21 PM	#8
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	If you've got £80 spare, will be in London on 6th Sept, and have a kipper tie, a jacket with huge lapels, a paisley shirt or a polyester safari suit http://www.networkdvd.net/product_in...oducts_id=1416

08-03-2011, 02:24 AM	#13
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	I'm so excited, anything with Roger Moore is a win/win for me!

08-15-2011, 04:11 AM	#15
PRO-630HD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 1	First let's see if we get a US release through A&E or if the discs are region free. Now bring on The Avengers dammit!

08-15-2011, 12:04 PM	#16
Lnds500 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Athens, Greece 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:30 Digital collection:12 iTunes collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:75	Very happy that is is getting a release. It needed a new remastering.

08-16-2011, 11:51 PM	#17
scaramunga Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:23	A US release is not looking very promising.... Here is the news update from the main page... https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=7097

09-14-2011, 05:05 PM	#18
rezpekt Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Estonia 4K collection:450 Blu-ray collection:1889 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	More: [Show spoiler]

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