Charmed - Blu-ray Forum

codjones · 03-08-2009, 08:50 AM

I want to see Charmed the complete series on blu-ray anybody else?

EvolutionCherry · 03-13-2009, 05:20 PM

So do I! I'd totally buy this series on BD.

EDL20 · 08-18-2009, 03:25 AM

Yes, there has go to be some way to pressure sony!

Nicholas_UK · 09-02-2009, 05:49 PM

Hi people!

Does anyone know if there are any plans to produce a Blu-Ray set of the complete Charmed series?
I have the DVD set and I have to say that playing it on a Sony Blu-Ray player supposedly up-scaling on to a 42" high def Panasonic TV it looks a bit rough to say the least; leads me to believe it might not be shot in high enough definition to produce a good BR transfer. Anyone know though?

Nicholas

DarkDune · 09-02-2009, 06:11 PM

Charmed is one on the most fun and "sexy" romps that was on TV IMHO. Not to mention that my wife -- who looks, and acts like Piper -- doesn't mind me watching those women kick demon butt!

There aren't many shows like this that my wife doesn't mind me watching!

Blu would be nice!

Danielle Ni Dhighe · 09-02-2009, 06:15 PM

It was shot on film, so it would look good on Blu-ray, but I believe that like a lot of shows, post-production was done on SD video. So they would have to go back to the original film elements, and even then effects shots may only exist in SD like with Firefly.

Nicholas_UK · 09-02-2009, 06:43 PM

Thanks for the info Danielle,

So it seems it would probably cost quite a lot to produce a good Blu-Ray set, that's probably why we don't have one...yet anyway!

I've just put disk one of Season One on again and I was shocked to hear it isn't even 5.1 surround sound - do you/anyone know if it was recorded in a way that would support 5 channels of separate audio?

Maybe the latest boxsets are in surround sound? The one I have is from 2005 (the Amazon Seasons 1-4 box) which at the time cost a whopping £150.00 (Around $300) for just the first four Seasons!!

If anyone can shed any light I'd be really grateful!

Nicholas

deadhatetheliving · 09-02-2009, 08:32 PM

To be honest I don't see Charmed coming out on blu before Buffy the Vampire Slayer or even Angel. Not a bad show though. Liked it better with Rose McGowen.

CZAR · 01-03-2011, 10:20 PM

This is funny as I have never watched or followed this show but over the last month or so when I have got up in the morning getting ready for work, I always turn this on as it plays everyday on TBS at the time that I am getting ready. Doesnt look to bad and nice women to look at. I like Shannon Doherty better than Rose McGowan. Allysa Milano is the finest though. Got Em!!

-Sandro- · 03-25-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkfantasy

What is taking them SO long on releasing this? Fans are waiting!! TNT shows Charmed in HD and it is so EPIC!! I would love for this to be released with each season having it's own steelbox case or a cool boxset or something. Can't wait!!

Isn't that upscaled?

Lnds500 · 09-20-2011, 01:01 AM

Guys, has anyone seen a widescreen version of the show? I was wondering if (like friends) the 4:3 version is actually the cropped version of the movie. I would love to have this in HD and in widescreen

BeCreative1990 · 11-26-2011, 04:50 PM

Nope..
Charmed was filmed and produced in 4:3 fullscreen.

Darkfantasy · 02-07-2012, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeCreative1990

Nope..
Charmed was filmed and produced in 4:3 fullscreen.

Pretty sure season 3 and onward were shot in widescreen.

atvs · 10-26-2013, 09:42 PM

What are the odds that this'll get remastered in HD if the reboot gets made?

Or that they'll get the rights back for the HSIN cover...

Apparently this show is the second most successful show on Netflix as well (hence the planned reboot). Anyone think that could prompt a full scale restoration alone? I'd love to see this (along with Buffy, & Angel) on blu-ray. The WB/CW used to make great shows.

I was always surprised they never bothered to switch to widescreen in the later seasons, but yes, like Friends, this was shot on film, and can be remastered in widescreen. It'd probably wreck some of the special effect sequences, but it can be done as long as it was filmed with protected borders, which most 90's+ shows were.

Code:

http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/charmed-netflix-success-prompts-cbs-reboot-20131025

GoldMotel · 11-01-2013, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atvs

What are the odds that this'll get remastered in HD if the reboot gets made?

Or that they'll get the rights back for the HSIN cover...

Apparently this show is the second most successful show on Netflix as well (hence the planned reboot). Anyone think that could prompt a full scale restoration alone? I'd love to see this (along with Buffy, & Angel) on blu-ray. The WB/CW used to make great shows.

I was always surprised they never bothered to switch to widescreen in the later seasons, but yes, like Friends, this was shot on film, and can be remastered in widescreen. It'd probably wreck some of the special effect sequences, but it can be done as long as it was filmed with protected borders, which most 90's+ shows were.

Code:

http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/charmed-netflix-success-prompts-cbs-reboot-20131025

Yes, but at the same time, the outer space wasn't always "protected." Buffy (starting with S4) and Friends were shot in widescreen but were intended to be viewed in 4:3. Friends on blu had the issue with stray cameras and mikes and stuff showing up in the scenes, even if it was for a few seconds. And sometimes we could see actors "waiting in the wings" for their cue to come on (Buffy in widescreen has this problem).

Drewbee87 · 11-01-2013, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldMotel

Yes, but at the same time, the outer space wasn't always "protected." Buffy (starting with S4) and Friends were shot in widescreen but were intended to be viewed in 4:3. Friends on blu had the issue with stray cameras and mikes and stuff showing up in the scenes, even if it was for a few seconds. And sometimes we could see actors "waiting in the wings" for their cue to come on (Buffy in widescreen has this problem).

Buffy actually started being filmed, as far as we know, in widescreen starting with season 2.

atvs · 11-03-2013, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldMotel

Yes, but at the same time, the outer space wasn't always "protected." Buffy (starting with S4) and Friends were shot in widescreen but were intended to be viewed in 4:3. Friends on blu had the issue with stray cameras and mikes and stuff showing up in the scenes, even if it was for a few seconds. And sometimes we could see actors "waiting in the wings" for their cue to come on (Buffy in widescreen has this problem).

That's why I said "as long as it was filmed with protected borders". If it wasn't carefully protected then it shouldn't be released in 16:9, hell, frankly I'd prefer the 4:3 version anyways. I'm just noting that it was shot on film so it can be remastered in 16:9 if they really wanted to do it since someone asked that awhile ago and they got conflicting responses.

neoz · 11-03-2013, 06:59 AM

Knowing luck they will put the remake series that is in the works before the original ever sees the light of day.

atvs · 11-11-2013, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoz

Knowing luck they will put the remake series that is in the works before the original ever sees the light of day.

Knowing luck, CBS will completely skip over blu-rays for the new show (if it's made) a la Elementary. Still wondering how the networks/distributors decide which shows deserve (new ones that is, old seasons are riskier of course) blu-ray, and what doesn't.

reece86 · 11-22-2013, 10:03 AM

shannen doherty could be holding the process up of a Bluray release as I heard she did for the dvd release.

03-08-2009, 08:50 AM	#1
codjones Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:4	Charmed I want to see Charmed the complete series on blu-ray anybody else?

09-02-2009, 05:49 PM	#4
Nicholas_UK New Member Member since:Sep 2009	Charmed on Blu-Ray Hi people! Does anyone know if there are any plans to produce a Blu-Ray set of the complete Charmed series? I have the DVD set and I have to say that playing it on a Sony Blu-Ray player supposedly up-scaling on to a 42" high def Panasonic TV it looks a bit rough to say the least; leads me to believe it might not be shot in high enough definition to produce a good BR transfer. Anyone know though? Nicholas

10-26-2013, 09:42 PM	#14
atvs Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Michigan 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:1383 Trading Score:2	What are the odds that this'll get remastered in HD if the reboot gets made? Or that they'll get the rights back for the HSIN cover... Apparently this show is the second most successful show on Netflix as well (hence the planned reboot). Anyone think that could prompt a full scale restoration alone? I'd love to see this (along with Buffy, & Angel) on blu-ray. The WB/CW used to make great shows. I was always surprised they never bothered to switch to widescreen in the later seasons, but yes, like Friends, this was shot on film, and can be remastered in widescreen. It'd probably wreck some of the special effect sequences, but it can be done as long as it was filmed with protected borders, which most 90's+ shows were. Code: http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/charmed-netflix-success-prompts-cbs-reboot-20131025

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03-13-2009, 05:20 PM	#2
EvolutionCherry Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Darkside of the Moon Blu-ray collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:37	So do I! I'd totally buy this series on BD.

08-18-2009, 03:25 AM	#3
EDL20 New Member Member since:Aug 2009	Yes, there has go to be some way to pressure sony!

09-02-2009, 06:11 PM	#5
DarkDune Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:164 Blu-ray collection:280 Blu-ray reviews: 7	Charmed is one on the most fun and "sexy" romps that was on TV IMHO. Not to mention that my wife -- who looks, and acts like Piper -- doesn't mind me watching those women kick demon butt! There aren't many shows like this that my wife doesn't mind me watching! Blu would be nice!

09-02-2009, 06:15 PM	#6
Danielle Ni Dhighe Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:120	It was shot on film, so it would look good on Blu-ray, but I believe that like a lot of shows, post-production was done on SD video. So they would have to go back to the original film elements, and even then effects shots may only exist in SD like with Firefly.

09-02-2009, 06:43 PM	#7
Nicholas_UK New Member Member since:Sep 2009	Thanks for the info Danielle, So it seems it would probably cost quite a lot to produce a good Blu-Ray set, that's probably why we don't have one...yet anyway! I've just put disk one of Season One on again and I was shocked to hear it isn't even 5.1 surround sound - do you/anyone know if it was recorded in a way that would support 5 channels of separate audio? Maybe the latest boxsets are in surround sound? The one I have is from 2005 (the Amazon Seasons 1-4 box) which at the time cost a whopping £150.00 (Around $300) for just the first four Seasons!! If anyone can shed any light I'd be really grateful! Nicholas

09-02-2009, 08:32 PM	#8
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:818 Blu-ray collection:2703 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	To be honest I don't see Charmed coming out on blu before Buffy the Vampire Slayer or even Angel. Not a bad show though. Liked it better with Rose McGowen.

01-03-2011, 10:20 PM	#9
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	This is funny as I have never watched or followed this show but over the last month or so when I have got up in the morning getting ready for work, I always turn this on as it plays everyday on TBS at the time that I am getting ready. Doesnt look to bad and nice women to look at. I like Shannon Doherty better than Rose McGowan. Allysa Milano is the finest though. Got Em!!

09-20-2011, 01:01 AM	#11
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	Guys, has anyone seen a widescreen version of the show? I was wondering if (like friends) the 4:3 version is actually the cropped version of the movie. I would love to have this in HD and in widescreen

11-26-2011, 04:50 PM	#12
BeCreative1990 New Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Germany	Nope.. Charmed was filmed and produced in 4:3 fullscreen.

11-03-2013, 06:59 AM	#18
neoz Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1664 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:84	Knowing luck they will put the remake series that is in the works before the original ever sees the light of day.

11-22-2013, 10:03 AM	#20
reece86 Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	shannen doherty could be holding the process up of a Bluray release as I heard she did for the dvd release.

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