The Hollow Crown - Blu-ray Forum

dan21 · 10-17-2012, 06:40 AM

I just got around to watching The Hollow Crown and I thought it was absolutely fantastic, any chance this is coming to blu-ray?

Extra-Terrestrial · 10-17-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dan21

I just got around to watching The Hollow Crown and I thought it was absolutely fantastic, any chance this is coming to blu-ray?

I hope so, as I missed the series when it first aired

Surfdude · 10-17-2012, 11:05 AM

I think our only hope is if/when NBC release it in the states as for some reason the BBC doesn't seem interested. I don't understand why they'd film and broadcast something in HD but only release it in SD.

It's a shame as it was an excellent series. In better news, I think they're planning to do more of the plays in the same style. Fingers crossed.

dan21 · 10-17-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Surfdude

I think our only hope is if/when NBC release it in the states as for some reason the BBC doesn't seem interested. I don't understand why they'd film and broadcast something in HD but only release it in SD.

It's a shame as it was an excellent series. In better news, I think they're planning to do more of the plays in the same style. Fingers crossed.

I know it's very strange as a lot of other BBC series have been released on blu-ray and from what I've read it seems to have been very well received, as you say if it is successful in the US it will hopefully be released in there.

I'm extremely pleased they're planning to do more, do you know which ones? If they want to continue the trend of chronologically grouped works they could do Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III.

dan21 · 10-17-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Extra-Terrestrial

I hope so, as I missed the series when it first aired

Me too, fortunately my parents had it recorded on the V+ box.

James78 · 10-17-2012, 10:07 PM

This thread might be of interest to members here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=202624

dan21 · 10-18-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by James78

This thread might be of interest to members here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=202624

I had no idea there had been so many screen adaptations, I will definitely look into some of these, particularly Titus Andronicus, I wonder if they watered it down at all, it's quite, err, graphic.

Surfdude · 10-18-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dan21

I'm extremely pleased they're planning to do more, do you know which ones? If they want to continue the trend of chronologically grouped works they could do Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III.

I don't think they've even got as far as deciding that yet. I read it in an interview with Sam Mendes (which, I'm afraid, I can't find a link for at the moment) but it seems like it's a ways off, if it happens at all.

I don't think The Hollow Crown has even been broadcast in America yet. Maybe they'll wait to see how it does over there as they'll probably be relying on Hollywood funding again.

dan21 · 10-19-2012, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Surfdude

I don't think they've even got as far as deciding that yet. I read it in an interview with Sam Mendes (which, I'm afraid, I can't find a link for at the moment) but it seems like it's a ways off, if it happens at all.

I don't think The Hollow Crown has even been broadcast in America yet. Maybe they'll wait to see how it does over there as they'll probably be relying on Hollywood funding again.

I was shocked to hear they had to go to NBC to get the remaining funding, especially with some of the rubbish BBC Worldwide are happy to support and the cast that had been assembled.

There is some good news though, NBC have stated they see it as a long-term project which would not only suggest a potential blu-ray release but as you stated before, more adaptations.

blueman_Richie · 10-20-2012, 11:14 PM

I would buy this in a heartbeat if there was a blu release but I won't even consider the SD dvd release.

Skorpius · 09-21-2013, 03:58 AM

This is airing in 1080i right this very moment on PBS in the US. Went to Amazon to look for Blus...and nothing.

Martoto · 09-01-2014, 11:49 AM

Benedict Cumberbatch to star as Richard III in upcoming BBC adaptations
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=239746

Opdef · 09-01-2014, 04:34 PM

Hopefully we'll see a Series 1 and 2 boxset after the latest series has been broadcast... I'm not particularly optimistic though.

McCrutchy · 09-08-2014, 08:26 AM

The first cycle will come to BD on 17 November:

Martoto · 09-17-2014, 11:44 AM

Nice

Rizor · 09-20-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

The first cycle will come to BD on 27 October:

Great news! I've been hoping for a release of these on BD!

sandman slim · 10-09-2014, 07:06 AM

Region free? 1080i/50? Anyone know? Would love to get this, but I've been burned by a few "region free" releases. More info, please!

McCrutchy · 10-09-2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sandman slim

Region free? 1080i/50? Anyone know? Would love to get this, but I've been burned by a few "region free" releases. More info, please!

The BD set has been delayed to 17 November, so you should not expect to know until then. With UK-only releases, Universal UK have been known to region-lock, and use 1080/50i for UK TV programming, so I would not pre-order unless you can play 50Hz material and Region B discs.

lvri · 10-18-2014, 02:46 PM

I'm affraid that the blu-ray will only offers english subtitles like the dvds ?
I'm french and I'm not sure to understand everything well without french subs. My english is not bad, but this is Shakespeare !

Rizor · 11-16-2014, 12:03 PM

Got an email that my order has shipped. It'll take 1-2 weeks to get here, but I'm looking forward to receiving it.

10-17-2012, 06:40 AM	#1
dan21 Active Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:England Blu-ray collection:220 Trading Score:1	The Hollow Crown I just got around to watching The Hollow Crown and I thought it was absolutely fantastic, any chance this is coming to blu-ray?

09-08-2014, 08:26 AM	#14
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	The first cycle will come to BD on 17 November: Last edited by McCrutchy; 10-09-2014 at 07:30 AM.

10-17-2012, 11:05 AM	#3
Surfdude Member Member since:Mar 2011	I think our only hope is if/when NBC release it in the states as for some reason the BBC doesn't seem interested. I don't understand why they'd film and broadcast something in HD but only release it in SD. It's a shame as it was an excellent series. In better news, I think they're planning to do more of the plays in the same style. Fingers crossed.

10-17-2012, 10:07 PM	#6
James78 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011	This thread might be of interest to members here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=202624

10-20-2012, 11:14 PM	#10
blueman_Richie Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009	I would buy this in a heartbeat if there was a blu release but I won't even consider the SD dvd release.

09-21-2013, 03:58 AM	#11
Skorpius Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:2209 DVD collection:811 iTunes collection:8	This is airing in 1080i right this very moment on PBS in the US. Went to Amazon to look for Blus...and nothing.

09-01-2014, 11:49 AM	#12
Martoto Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Glasgow Blu-ray reviews: 7	Benedict Cumberbatch to star as Richard III in upcoming BBC adaptations https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=239746

09-01-2014, 04:34 PM	#13
Opdef Senior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Shropshire, England Blu-ray collection:659	Hopefully we'll see a Series 1 and 2 boxset after the latest series has been broadcast... I'm not particularly optimistic though.

09-17-2014, 11:44 AM	#15
Martoto Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Glasgow Blu-ray reviews: 7	Nice

10-09-2014, 07:06 AM	#17
sandman slim Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TN 4K collection:317 Blu-ray collection:6443 DVD collection:424 Digital collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Region free? 1080i/50? Anyone know? Would love to get this, but I've been burned by a few "region free" releases. More info, please!

10-18-2014, 02:46 PM	#19
lvri Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:1130 DVD collection:39 Digital collection:40	I'm affraid that the blu-ray will only offers english subtitles like the dvds ? I'm french and I'm not sure to understand everything well without french subs. My english is not bad, but this is Shakespeare !

11-16-2014, 12:03 PM	#20
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	Got an email that my order has shipped. It'll take 1-2 weeks to get here, but I'm looking forward to receiving it.

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