Mrs Browns Boys: Season 1 - Blu-ray HD content? - Blu-ray Forum

KingSimba · 08-27-2011, 11:06 AM

Mrs. Brown's Boys: Season One Blu-ray

Release date: 31st/October/2011
Distributor: Universal

md99 · 08-28-2011, 06:42 AM

Can't believe something like this is being released on BR whilst the likes of Peep Show, also available in HD languishes on DVD.

McCrutchy · 08-28-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md99

Can't believe something like this is being released on BR whilst the likes of Peep Show, also available in HD languishes on DVD.

That's because Peep Show is a Channel 4 program, and 4 seem completely uninterested in putting any current TV on Blu-ray. They have dipped their toes in with things like This is England '88, et al., but insofar as comedies go, nothing.

Manfonse · 08-28-2011, 08:03 PM

This was very funny. The creators broke every rule in the sitcom rule book for this. Its a cross between Only Fools & Horses and Father Ted.

lolarocks · 10-16-2011, 12:52 AM

Hey, I live over here in the US and was wondering if this Blu ray happened to be region free or not. I've seen a few episodes while I was over in Britain and fell in love with it, but I only have a Region A blu ray player. So I was wondering if anyone could test this out for me. Thanks!

McCrutchy · 10-16-2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolarocks

Hey, I live over here in the US and was wondering if this Blu ray happened to be region free or not. I've seen a few episodes while I was over in Britain and fell in love with it, but I only have a Region A blu ray player. So I was wondering if anyone could test this out for me. Thanks!

You might get lucky as this appears to be a Universal UK release, which probably--though not definitely--means it's Region ABC and 1080p, but I would wait for the reviews and/or a price drop, as 18 quid for 6x25 min episodes is pushing it, IMO...

thewerepuppygrr · 10-16-2011, 08:47 PM

I think this show is a hidden gem, it never fails to make me laugh. As for a blu ray release - fecking fantastic! *insert Mrs Brown's laugh here*

Rahxephon · 10-20-2011, 02:43 PM

I received my copy this morning and this is what you can find on the back cover:

Video: 1080i High-Definition Widescreen 1.78:1 Letterbox
Audio: English 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: None

It is labelled as region B and since I only have a region B locked player I couldn't tell you whether or not it is locked or region free.

Manfonse · 12-19-2011, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahxephon

I received my copy this morning and this is what you can find on the back cover:

Video: 1080i High-Definition Widescreen 1.78:1 Letterbox
Audio: English 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: None

It is labelled as region B and since I only have a region B locked player I couldn't tell you whether or not it is locked or region free.

Any special features?

yeslek · 12-20-2011, 02:39 AM

I've some how managed to avoid purchasing this as I've had hints of it being an xmas presant.
should santa not deliver xmas morn, I've a tasty £15 amazon voucher that will go to good use

bloody love the show and am gutted I missed out on tickets for part 2 of the live shows this march/april

are1981 · 12-24-2011, 10:30 AM

Now it's GBP 8.49!

I've never watched the show, but read it's good. Is the show worth purchasing just to try?

yeslek · 12-24-2011, 08:25 PM

i'd vote yes

Nsmhd · 12-29-2011, 04:00 PM

I had this bluray for Xmas and am disappointed to find the episodes themselves are not in HD but just upscaled. I know it's not my equipment as the menu along with the universal sting and copyright messages are all in HD. Is this a fault with my disc or is it the same with everyone's? I don't understand why it shouldn't be in HD as it was made in HD, why put it on bluray otherwise,? It is very misleading.

yeslek · 12-30-2011, 01:27 PM

will have to check when it arrives

Steve290886 · 01-01-2012, 03:09 PM

I got this the other day and just wanted to check that disk 1 is a BD and disk 2 is a DVD or should they both be BD's?

yeslek · 01-03-2012, 03:24 PM

I'm wondering the same thing
seems cheap to have the 2nd, extras disc as DVD

Nsmhd · 01-03-2012, 03:51 PM

Same here, I was expecting two blu-rays, I've sent mine back now as I was not happy with the episodes not being HD! Could everyone check to see if your episodes are in HD or not, as I am interested in finding out if mine was from a faulty batch, as I am sure they would not of intended to put upscaled episodes on the blu ray as there would be no point in doing the blu ray!

yeslek · 01-04-2012, 01:52 PM

the ep'd were def HD for me

Manfonse · 01-04-2012, 04:56 PM

How do u tell if its up-scaled or not? silly question?

Nsmhd · 01-05-2012, 02:30 PM

I could tell straight away, one of the things to look out for is the animated menu (where you click for episodes ect.) on mine this was HD as it looks sharp, where as the episodes and indeed the clips behind the menu look softer. It can be confusing as the picture is 1920x1080i resolution but it looks like they have used the DVD masters(576i) instead possibly by accident and just upscaled them. Also if in doubt just compare to the new eps on bbc 1hd.

08-27-2011, 11:06 AM	#1
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	Mrs Browns Boys: Season 1 - Blu-ray HD content? Mrs. Brown's Boys: Season One Blu-ray Release date: 31st/October/2011 Distributor: Universal Last edited by Deciazulado; 01-04-2012 at 04:26 PM.

10-20-2011, 02:43 PM	#8
Rahxephon Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Lost in space!! Blu-ray collection:44 DVD collection:13	I received my copy this morning and this is what you can find on the back cover: Video: 1080i High-Definition Widescreen 1.78:1 Letterbox Audio: English 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: None It is labelled as region B and since I only have a region B locked player I couldn't tell you whether or not it is locked or region free. Last edited by Rahxephon; 10-20-2011 at 02:51 PM.

08-28-2011, 06:42 AM	#2
md99 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Oirland Home Theater Gallery:167 Blu-ray collection:406	Can't believe something like this is being released on BR whilst the likes of Peep Show, also available in HD languishes on DVD.

08-28-2011, 08:03 PM	#4
Manfonse Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern Ireland 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:3	This was very funny. The creators broke every rule in the sitcom rule book for this. Its a cross between Only Fools & Horses and Father Ted.

10-16-2011, 12:52 AM	#5
lolarocks Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:140	Hey, I live over here in the US and was wondering if this Blu ray happened to be region free or not. I've seen a few episodes while I was over in Britain and fell in love with it, but I only have a Region A blu ray player. So I was wondering if anyone could test this out for me. Thanks!

10-16-2011, 08:47 PM	#7
thewerepuppygrr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1054 Trading Score:3	I think this show is a hidden gem, it never fails to make me laugh. As for a blu ray release - fecking fantastic! insert Mrs Brown's laugh here

12-20-2011, 02:39 AM	#10
yeslek Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Staffordshite, UK 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:236 Trading Score:20	I've some how managed to avoid purchasing this as I've had hints of it being an xmas presant. should santa not deliver xmas morn, I've a tasty £15 amazon voucher that will go to good use bloody love the show and am gutted I missed out on tickets for part 2 of the live shows this march/april

12-24-2011, 10:30 AM	#11
are1981 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Oslo, Norway Blu-ray collection:64 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:5	Now it's GBP 8.49! I've never watched the show, but read it's good. Is the show worth purchasing just to try?

12-24-2011, 08:25 PM	#12
yeslek Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Staffordshite, UK 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:236 Trading Score:20	i'd vote yes

12-29-2011, 04:00 PM	#13
Nsmhd New Member Member since:Dec 2011	I had this bluray for Xmas and am disappointed to find the episodes themselves are not in HD but just upscaled. I know it's not my equipment as the menu along with the universal sting and copyright messages are all in HD. Is this a fault with my disc or is it the same with everyone's? I don't understand why it shouldn't be in HD as it was made in HD, why put it on bluray otherwise,? It is very misleading.

12-30-2011, 01:27 PM	#14
yeslek Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Staffordshite, UK 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:236 Trading Score:20	will have to check when it arrives

01-01-2012, 03:09 PM	#15
Steve290886 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Aberdeen, Scotland Blu-ray collection:38 Trading Score:8	I got this the other day and just wanted to check that disk 1 is a BD and disk 2 is a DVD or should they both be BD's?

01-03-2012, 03:24 PM	#16
yeslek Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Staffordshite, UK 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:236 Trading Score:20	I'm wondering the same thing seems cheap to have the 2nd, extras disc as DVD

01-03-2012, 03:51 PM	#17
Nsmhd New Member Member since:Dec 2011	Same here, I was expecting two blu-rays, I've sent mine back now as I was not happy with the episodes not being HD! Could everyone check to see if your episodes are in HD or not, as I am interested in finding out if mine was from a faulty batch, as I am sure they would not of intended to put upscaled episodes on the blu ray as there would be no point in doing the blu ray!

01-04-2012, 01:52 PM	#18
yeslek Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Staffordshite, UK 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:236 Trading Score:20	the ep'd were def HD for me

01-04-2012, 04:56 PM	#19
Manfonse Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern Ireland 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:3	How do u tell if its up-scaled or not? silly question?

01-05-2012, 02:30 PM	#20
Nsmhd New Member Member since:Dec 2011	I could tell straight away, one of the things to look out for is the animated menu (where you click for episodes ect.) on mine this was HD as it looks sharp, where as the episodes and indeed the clips behind the menu look softer. It can be confusing as the picture is 1920x1080i resolution but it looks like they have used the DVD masters(576i) instead possibly by accident and just upscaled them. Also if in doubt just compare to the new eps on bbc 1hd.

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