Bewitched: Seasons 5&6 - July 30 - Imprint Television #15

[dw445]

Bewitched: Seasons Five and Six Blu-ray

https://viavision.com.au/shop/bewitc...television-15/
Bewitched – Seasons 5 & 6 (1968 – 1970) – Imprint Television #15

WITH THE TWITCH OF A NOSE, BEWITCHED POPS UP IN HIGH-DEFINITION!

United by love, Darrin and Samantha Stephens may look like a classic American couple, but they have a secret that distinguishes them from their suburban neighbours – ad executive Darrin is a mortal, but Samantha is a beautiful witch. While Samantha is mostly content with living life as a mortal, her mother, Endora, cannot imagine what she sees in Darrin. Although Samantha does her best to avoid using her magical powers, sometimes she just can’t resist.

Elizabeth Montgomery is joined by Dick York as Darrin in Season 5, replaced by Dick Sargent in Season 6. Agnes Moorehead, David White, and many more beloved actors round out the sensational ensemble for this much-loved 1960s classic fantasy sitcom – now coming to Blu-ray for the very first time.

8-DISC BLU-RAY SET + 146-page hardcover booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation of all 60 episodes from Seasons 5 & 6, restored by Sony Television from the original elements with LPCM 2.0 Mono audio in original 1.33:1 aspect ratio and optional English HOH subtitles
Limited Edition Hardbox packaging with original opening titles animation art
146-page booklet featuring original Story Information for every episode
NEW Audio Commentary by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato, featuring Steve Olim (from the Columbia Make-Up Department) and Chris York (son of actor Dick York) on Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
NEW Audio Commentary by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato and guest star John Whitaker on Samantha and the Beanstalk
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33
Optional English HOH Subtitles

[LT.Schaffer]

Pre-Ordered

[The Admiral]

Awesome!

[T.H.E. Cat]

I just pre-ordered this particular [IMPRINT] title along with Jim Henson's The Story Teller: The Complete Collection Blu-ray set.

[Schlagermeister]

Pre-ordered early this morning.������

[Craigy1976]

Im guessing we will get season 7&8 before Christmas. As The US Version comes out in July.

[hagios]

Originally Posted by dw445

https://viavision.com.au/shop/bewitc...television-15/
Bewitched – Seasons 5 & 6 (1968 – 1970) – Imprint Television #15

WITH THE TWITCH OF A NOSE, BEWITCHED POPS UP IN HIGH-DEFINITION!

United by love, Darrin and Samantha Stephens may look like a classic American couple, but they have a secret that distinguishes them from their suburban neighbours – ad executive Darrin is a mortal, but Samantha is a beautiful witch. While Samantha is mostly content with living life as a mortal, her mother, Endora, cannot imagine what she sees in Darrin. Although Samantha does her best to avoid using her magical powers, sometimes she just can’t resist.

Elizabeth Montgomery is joined by Dick York as Darrin in Season 5, replaced by Dick Sargent in Season 6. Agnes Moorehead, David White, and many more beloved actors round out the sensational ensemble for this much-loved 1960s classic fantasy sitcom – now coming to Blu-ray for the very first time.

8-DISC BLU-RAY SET + 146-page hardcover booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation of all 60 episodes from Seasons 5 & 6, restored by Sony Television from the original elements with LPCM 2.0 Mono audio in original 1.33:1 aspect ratio and optional English HOH subtitles
Limited Edition Hardbox packaging with original opening titles animation art
146-page booklet featuring original Story Information for every episode
NEW Audio Commentary by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato, featuring Steve Olim (from the Columbia Make-Up Department) and Chris York (son of actor Dick York) on Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
NEW Audio Commentary by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato and guest star John Whitaker on Samantha and the Beanstalk
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33
Optional English HOH Subtitles

For us here in the USA, let’s go orbitdvd/atomic for the rest of the Bewitched series’ from ViaVision Australia 🇦🇺/Imprint PLEASE!

[dsfan1]

Waiting to pre-order from Atomic! Hopefully this weekend!

[octobercountry]

Originally Posted by T.H.E. Cat

I just pre-ordered this particular [IMPRINT] title along with Jim Henson's The Story Teller: The Complete Collection Blu-ray set.

I'll be curious to know how it looks. I love the series, but the source material was only in standard definition, wasn't it?

[Craigy1976]

Originally Posted by octobercountry

I'll be curious to know how it looks. I love the series, but the source material was only in standard definition, wasn't it?

No. It was shot on Film and Transferred to HD umatic. These hold a 2K elements.

These are in no way like any of the DVD sets Or the Atrocious US release Of I dream Of Jeannie.

[Craigy1976]

Ordered. And It will All be out before the end of the year.

[octobercountry]

Originally Posted by Craigy1976

..[The Storyteller] was shot on Film and Transferred to HD umatic. These hold a 2K elements.

Though, if the show was shot on 35mm and finished on videotape, these tapes would only be standard definition. So, I guess I'm wondering if the tapes were used as the source for the blu, or if the episodes were rebuilt from original elements (as was done for Star Trek the Next Generation) and the discs are in true HD.

But I guess this is a conversation best suited for the dedicated Storyteller thread, just as soon as someone starts one! ----Edited to add, I just now started that thread----

[Ohmystars]

Originally Posted by octobercountry

Though, if the show was shot on 35mm and finished on videotape, these tapes would only be standard definition. So, I guess I'm wondering if the tapes were used as the source for the blu, or if the episodes were rebuilt from original elements (as was done for Star Trek the Next Generation) and the discs are in true HD.

But I guess this is a conversation best suited for the dedicated Storyteller thread, just as soon as someone starts one! ----Edited to add, I just now started that thread----

The technology for a series shot on film to be then transferred and edited and delivered to network on tape did not exist at the time “Bewitched” was in production. All episodes of "Bewitched" were shot on 35mm film, with editing and post-production also being done on film. A 35mm broadcast reel was then created from the master negative and sent to ABC for broadcast.

Back in the 1960s, video editing on tape was clunky and lacked precision. As a result, most primetime shows were delivered to networks on film. Shows that were made on tape at this time ( daytime soaps or quiz shows etc) often aimed for a "live" recording style to minimise the need for extensive editing.

Improvements in technology meant from the mid-1980s, it became increasingly popular to transfer 35mm film footage to tape for editing and delivery to networks. It became more cost-effective to do this with series like "Fame" and "Falcon Crest" transitioned to this post production and delivery method partway through their run. As you mentioned, this practice has implications for later HD releases, as it would necessitate re-editing the shows from scratch using the original film elements as the tape masters would be in SD.

Fortunately, the vast majority of 1960s primetime drama and comedy series, including "Bewitched," "Bonanza," "I Dream of Jeannie," and "Gidget," etc have 35mm negatives of their original edited shows available so they can be scanned at high resolution.

[octobercountry]

Originally Posted by Ohmystars

The technology for a series shot on film to be then transferred and edited and delivered to network on tape did not exist at the time “Bewitched” was in production.....

Oh yes, sorry, I was speaking of The Storyteller in that post.

[TheZeppo]

Pre-ordered mine as well.

[Grant Wheelwright]

No doubt will feature the stock same titles again for Season 5 from Seasons 3 and 4 plus the incorrect Season 6 ones with the voiceover on the Elizabeth Montgomery stars in part instead of being silent...for the price of these the incorrect opening titles on 3 and 4 were a huge disappointment

[Ohmystars]

Originally Posted by Grant Wheelwright

No doubt will feature the stock same titles again for Season 5 from Seasons 3 and 4 plus the incorrect Season 6 ones with the voiceover on the Elizabeth Montgomery stars in part instead of being silent...for the price of these the incorrect opening titles on 3 and 4 were a huge disappointment

I would imagine that's the case. Imprint hasn't released a trailer for this box set. I wonder if that's due to all the comments on the trailer for seasons 3 and 4, which asked about the music that was used in it (the generic season 1 theme).

[hagios]

Originally Posted by hagios

For us here in the USA, let’s go orbitdvd/atomic for the rest of the Bewitched series’ from ViaVision Australia 🇦🇺/Imprint PLEASE!

The Atomic Movie Store pre-order!

[filmlover22]

Originally Posted by hagios

The Atomic Movie Store pre-order!

There are other US stores selling this (Diabolikdvd, GrindhouseVideo, DeepDiscount, Walmart, etc.) Is there a reason why are you highlighting those two companies over others in the US? and this might be on sale at JB hi-fi in the future. Just curious.

[hagios]

Originally Posted by filmlover22

There are other US stores selling this (Diabolikdvd, GrindhouseVideo, DeepDiscount, Walmart, etc.) Is there a reason why are you highlighting those two companies over others in the US? and this might be on sale at JB hi-fi in the future. Just curious.

No not really, just have had good experiences with them and satisfied!