Andromeda - Season 1 /6th May 2013 and Season 2 Pre-orders - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-FutureUK · 02-15-2013, 12:37 AM

Andromeda: Season One Blu-ray

Release Date: 6th May 2013 £43.25

A real surprise ...this..
I would guess this will be an upscale, like the Farscape release..

Andromeda: Season Two Blu-ray

Nightshade · 02-15-2013, 12:45 AM

I cant believe it

Evildrake · 02-15-2013, 09:09 PM

Holy.....

I never thought I'd see this series on Blu-ray.

I would love to get it but i think I'll wait and see how the Picture Quality turns out first.

Blu-FutureUK · 02-16-2013, 01:06 AM

oh crap ....
price has increased to £52.00

maybe this is getting a Star Trek like treatment .... cos if not that price is so over the line

Indiana Jones · 02-16-2013, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-FutureUK

oh crap ....
price has increased to £52.00

maybe this is getting a Star Trek like treatment .... cos if not that price is so over the line

I very much doubt it as we would have heard something about it before now, most likely just another upscale like Farscape but at least with that they had higher quality PAL masters to use and we got Seasons 1-4 for less than £70, just one season of Andromeda upscaled from NTSC for £50+

Deciazulado · 04-05-2013, 03:14 AM

Andromeda: Season Two Blu-ray

Rixx · 04-05-2013, 01:47 PM

No artwork yet. Season 3 is up for preorder on Sainsburys & Zavvi, placeholder up on Amazon. Release date 9th September 2013

Andromeda: Season Three Blu-ray

Andromeda Season 3 - Amazon

Andromeda Season 3 - Sainsburys Pre order

Andromeda Season 3 - Zavvi Pre order

Evildrake · 06-24-2013, 05:05 PM

Any reviews exist for this yet it was released today? I'm quite interested in the Video Quality of this box-set.

Is it just a upscale from the DVD's or have they gone and actually pulled off a good transfer to HD?

Indiana Jones · 06-24-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evildrake

Any reviews exist for this yet it was released today? I'm quite interested in the Video Quality of this box-set.

Is it just a upscale from the DVD's or have they gone and actually pulled off a good transfer to HD?

Just an upscale so expect Farscape quality or worse, at least Farscape had PAL masters which have a higher res than NTSC.

Blu-FutureUK · 06-24-2013, 09:00 PM

Anyone purchased this? Hows the picture quality?

Phleanix · 06-24-2013, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightshade

I cant believe it

^^^ THIS!!

Loved this show AND Ms Doig....

EDIT: Can't believe I've only just found out about this being on Blu?!

Blu-FutureUK · 06-25-2013, 05:43 PM

any reviews out there for this? or anyone here that picked it up?

luckyy · 07-10-2013, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-FutureUK

any reviews out there for this? or anyone here that picked it up?

I just picked up Season 1... and well, it is a bit of a disappointment. It is exactly as stated, only an upscale. It doesn't appear they did anything additional to it. Can even still see the interlacing. Text is blurry.

Overall I found its nothing more than my putting the DVD in the Bluray player and having it upscale.

If you already have the DVDs, I would say don't waste your money. If you don't yet own it, I would guess maybe it would be worth it, if anything for having it on a newer media format.

My .2c!

stargazeruk · 07-10-2013, 11:53 AM

I take it those that were wondering if it was an upscale had missed my post which was on the 24th may.

Here is one line from the post which is really a sum up.

Unfortunately, as is the case with a lot of these shows, we are unable to access the original film masters so we are using the existing masters.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=220775

Evildrake · 12-20-2013, 09:44 PM

I got season 1 of Andromeda on Blu-ray in the post today from Zavvi for around 22 euro's.

Regarding the video quality it's like Farscape on Blu-ray an Upscale but i did watch an episode on DVD then watched it on Blu-ray and i did notice that there is a bit more detail in the Live Action scenes and i found colors to be a bit more vibrant.

Not forgetting to mention that the episodes are in Wide-Screen unlike the old Region 2 season 1 DVD's which were in Full-Screen.

Here is some pictures of the box-set sorry for the low quality

[Show spoiler]

Greengoblin · 12-21-2013, 04:23 AM

This seems a bit sad that Andromeda doesn't get as much love as Star Trek, i was expecting at least some upgrade i mean look at what they did to Star trek the original series that looks amazing, I might wait and see if it gets a new transfer, and i am disappointed it doesn't come with a slipcase.

CouncilSpectre · 12-21-2013, 05:35 AM

Yeah I was disappointed by the lack of slippy as well.

In terms of waiting, I really don't see the show getting a proper remaster. It would be far too cost prohibitive - Star Trek can afford to throw money at remastering itself, it's insanely popular.

Despite being an 'upscale' job, this is still the best version of the series you're going to get. If you have the DVDs already then it's questionable whether you'd find the upgrade worthwhile, but if you don't have the DVDs then this would be the version to get.

Viper187 · 05-24-2014, 08:06 PM

Is the 3rd season getting released or what? It was listed with a March release date on here and nothing. The DVDs look like shit, not to mention apparently being out of print in the US.

Blu-FutureUK · 05-24-2014, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper187

Is the 3rd season getting released or what? It was listed with a March release date on here and nothing. The DVDs look like shit, not to mention apparently being out of print in the US.

Yea, not suprised at all. Sales must have been really bad.
Hopefully they will release it at some point, along with the other seasons.

The problem was that these were so over priced for the quailty you get. Revelation Films were obviously trying to cash in on the Star Trek blu-ray success by pricing these at £50+ on release.......Big Mistake.

Under £20 each right now on amazon for seasons 1 and 2. I would buy them right now, but as we don't know whats happening with the other seasons, theres no point.

DJViking · 09-05-2014, 03:52 PM

No subtitles, not even English. That is very disappointing. It can't be that costly to add subtitles. The same happened to Farscape also.

Upscala and no subtitles.
It seems like they want to make as much money as possible with as little cost as possible.

I have been waiting to purchase Andromeda since the DVDs was very hard to come by. The Germen 2012 DVD release did contain both German and English subtitles.

02-15-2013, 12:37 AM	#1
Blu-FutureUK Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:44	Andromeda - Season 1 /6th May 2013 and Season 2 Pre-orders Andromeda: Season One Blu-ray Release Date: 6th May 2013 £43.25 A real surprise ...this.. I would guess this will be an upscale, like the Farscape release.. Andromeda: Season Two Blu-ray Last edited by Deciazulado; 04-05-2013 at 03:14 AM.

04-05-2013, 03:14 AM	#6
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	Season 2 pre-order too Andromeda: Season Two Blu-ray

04-05-2013, 01:47 PM	#7
Rixx Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:UK 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1118 DVD collection:463 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	Season 3 pre order No artwork yet. Season 3 is up for preorder on Sainsburys & Zavvi, placeholder up on Amazon. Release date 9th September 2013 Andromeda: Season Three Blu-ray Andromeda Season 3 - Amazon Andromeda Season 3 - Sainsburys Pre order Andromeda Season 3 - Zavvi Pre order

09-05-2014, 03:52 PM	#20
DJViking Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:498 DVD collection:3	No subtitles, not even English. That is very disappointing. It can't be that costly to add subtitles. The same happened to Farscape also. Upscala and no subtitles. It seems like they want to make as much money as possible with as little cost as possible. I have been waiting to purchase Andromeda since the DVDs was very hard to come by. The Germen 2012 DVD release did contain both German and English subtitles. Last edited by DJViking; 09-05-2014 at 03:55 PM.

02-15-2013, 12:45 AM	#2
Nightshade Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Atlantis Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:147 DVD collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:27 Trading Score:81	I cant believe it

02-15-2013, 09:09 PM	#3
Evildrake Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Kilkenny, Ireland Blu-ray collection:337 Trading Score:76	Holy..... I never thought I'd see this series on Blu-ray. I would love to get it but i think I'll wait and see how the Picture Quality turns out first.

02-16-2013, 01:06 AM	#4
Blu-FutureUK Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:44	oh crap .... price has increased to £52.00 maybe this is getting a Star Trek like treatment .... cos if not that price is so over the line

06-24-2013, 05:05 PM	#8
Evildrake Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Kilkenny, Ireland Blu-ray collection:337 Trading Score:76	Any reviews exist for this yet it was released today? I'm quite interested in the Video Quality of this box-set. Is it just a upscale from the DVD's or have they gone and actually pulled off a good transfer to HD?

06-24-2013, 09:00 PM	#10
Blu-FutureUK Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:44	Anyone purchased this? Hows the picture quality?

06-25-2013, 05:43 PM	#12
Blu-FutureUK Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:44	any reviews out there for this? or anyone here that picked it up?

07-10-2013, 11:53 AM	#14
stargazeruk Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:524	I take it those that were wondering if it was an upscale had missed my post which was on the 24th may. Here is one line from the post which is really a sum up. Unfortunately, as is the case with a lot of these shows, we are unable to access the original film masters so we are using the existing masters. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=220775

12-20-2013, 09:44 PM	#15
Evildrake Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Kilkenny, Ireland Blu-ray collection:337 Trading Score:76	I got season 1 of Andromeda on Blu-ray in the post today from Zavvi for around 22 euro's. Regarding the video quality it's like Farscape on Blu-ray an Upscale but i did watch an episode on DVD then watched it on Blu-ray and i did notice that there is a bit more detail in the Live Action scenes and i found colors to be a bit more vibrant. Not forgetting to mention that the episodes are in Wide-Screen unlike the old Region 2 season 1 DVD's which were in Full-Screen. Here is some pictures of the box-set sorry for the low quality [Show spoiler]

12-21-2013, 04:23 AM	#16
Greengoblin Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:25	This seems a bit sad that Andromeda doesn't get as much love as Star Trek, i was expecting at least some upgrade i mean look at what they did to Star trek the original series that looks amazing, I might wait and see if it gets a new transfer, and i am disappointed it doesn't come with a slipcase.

12-21-2013, 05:35 AM	#17
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	Yeah I was disappointed by the lack of slippy as well. In terms of waiting, I really don't see the show getting a proper remaster. It would be far too cost prohibitive - Star Trek can afford to throw money at remastering itself, it's insanely popular. Despite being an 'upscale' job, this is still the best version of the series you're going to get. If you have the DVDs already then it's questionable whether you'd find the upgrade worthwhile, but if you don't have the DVDs then this would be the version to get.

05-24-2014, 08:06 PM	#18
Viper187 Banned Member since:Oct 2009	Is the 3rd season getting released or what? It was listed with a March release date on here and nothing. The DVDs look like shit, not to mention apparently being out of print in the US.

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