Wonder Years - Blu-ray Forum

borninusa · 11-30-2008, 07:12 PM

Yes, the Wonder Years.....another tv holdout to the world of digital. I know it probably has something to do with all the music licenses.......but has anyone heard anything new about this wonderful show being put to dvd?

fatediesel · 11-30-2008, 07:30 PM

From what I've read the music rights are bad enough and the sales projections too low to justify ever releasing this.

Rovic · 11-30-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

From what I've read the music rights are bad enough and the sales projections too low to justify ever releasing this.

yeah, i heard the music thing is whats keeping it from being brought out to dvd....i would defenelty purchase these series....grew up watching them...

richterbon23 · 11-30-2008, 07:41 PM

seeing some other shows that are on dvd... i think if they could get the music licenses this show would instantly be put on dvd. this is my most wanted show easily on dvd

borninusa · 11-30-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

From what I've read the music rights are bad enough and the sales projections too low to justify ever releasing this.

I would disagree on the sales projections. There are many a tv shows released every week that completely suck. The Wonder Years, for the most part...was a great show and popular when it was out. I would think it would do well. I think its totally the music that is holding it up.

Variable · 11-30-2008, 08:27 PM

I've heard of other shows changing the music. I guess that's not an option here?

Themoth · 11-30-2008, 08:39 PM

too bad would love this series as well!!

borninusa · 11-30-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Variable

I've heard of other shows changing the music. I guess that's not an option here?

Man, I hope they dont change the music.

That was the reason why I didnt buy WKRP in Cinci...the music was changed...and I love that show.

Funny how Miami Vice gets to keep the tons of music in its show intact...but other tv shows have difficulties w/ the music.

Oh well..sooner or later it will get released.

Turnda643 · 11-30-2008, 10:03 PM

As I would also like to have this released on DVD asap. I prefer to wait till they can release it as originally aired. To change the music would take away so much from this show. The music is so much a part of the story lines as the actual story line itself. I'll patiently wait for it's proper release.

crackinhedz · 11-30-2008, 10:08 PM

I'd definitely love me some Wonder Years.

Blu-Ron · 11-30-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Variable

I've heard of other shows changing the music. I guess that's not an option here?

They did this to Happy Days. All the classic 50's music has been replaced by Kenny-G type instumental stuff. Changes the whole mood of an episode.

Red Hood · 11-30-2008, 10:38 PM

I heard to save cost they would be removing the narration.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-30-2008, 10:58 PM

The music rights are the only thing holding this back.

rubberghost · 11-30-2008, 10:58 PM

great show.

mikejet · 12-01-2008, 12:40 AM

I remember seeing Punky Brewster a little grown up on that show. It was before she got the breast reduction.

LionOfZion · 05-16-2011, 08:16 PM

Much like Star Trek TNG, I would totally buy the wonder years complete series the day it came out on BR.

DawnShadow · 09-28-2016, 08:47 AM

For those of you who don't yet know, Fabulous Films in the UK has released a set with 100% of the original music (except they accidentally left the Netflix intro music on one Season 2 episode). If you haven't bought yet, buy that one instead!

Video is 24fps/NTSC and all the special features are carried over. The US set has no benefits in any way.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

They've also been quoted to say that a Blu-ray release is possible if sales are good enough!

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It has performed as expected in this climate, it is not cheap, as it cost a fortune to license and a fortune to clear and produce. It is great value and a brilliant gift, packed with 23 hours of bonus features and it should perform well over christmas. If it ends up doing well it could end up on Blu-ray, there are no plans in the US or UK for the foreseeable future though.

Source : http://www.dvdcompare.net/features/f..._interview.php

bones00 · 09-28-2016, 05:43 PM

re-watched the entire series on netflix and loved every episode. the quality of the episodes was a bit suspect though.

dcfan88 · 09-29-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DawnShadow

For those of you who don't yet know, Fabulous Films in the UK has released a set with 100% of the original music (except they accidentally left the Netflix intro music on one Season 2 episode). If you haven't bought yet, buy that one instead!

Video is 24fps/NTSC and all the special features are carried over. The US set has no benefits in any way.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

They've also been quoted to say that a Blu-ray release is possible if sales are good enough!

Source : http://www.dvdcompare.net/features/f..._interview.php

If a Blu-ray release is possible then I'll definitely import it regarding of price. I highly doubt a Blu-ray release is coming to the states though, too many tv shows these days only get a DVD release

11-30-2008, 07:12 PM	#1
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	Wonder Years Yes, the Wonder Years.....another tv holdout to the world of digital. I know it probably has something to do with all the music licenses.......but has anyone heard anything new about this wonderful show being put to dvd?

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11-30-2008, 07:30 PM	#2
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	From what I've read the music rights are bad enough and the sales projections too low to justify ever releasing this.

11-30-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
richterbon23 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:685 Trading Score:22	seeing some other shows that are on dvd... i think if they could get the music licenses this show would instantly be put on dvd. this is my most wanted show easily on dvd

11-30-2008, 08:27 PM	#6
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	I've heard of other shows changing the music. I guess that's not an option here?

11-30-2008, 08:39 PM	#7
Themoth Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:May 2008 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:6	too bad would love this series as well!!

11-30-2008, 10:03 PM	#9
Turnda643 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:773 Blu-ray reviews:2	As I would also like to have this released on DVD asap. I prefer to wait till they can release it as originally aired. To change the music would take away so much from this show. The music is so much a part of the story lines as the actual story line itself. I'll patiently wait for it's proper release.

11-30-2008, 10:08 PM	#10
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I'd definitely love me some Wonder Years.

11-30-2008, 10:38 PM	#12
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	I heard to save cost they would be removing the narration.

11-30-2008, 10:58 PM	#13
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	The music rights are the only thing holding this back.

11-30-2008, 10:58 PM	#14
rubberghost Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:the sub-matrix Blu-ray reviews:4	great show.

12-01-2008, 12:40 AM	#15
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I remember seeing Punky Brewster a little grown up on that show. It was before she got the breast reduction.

05-16-2011, 08:16 PM	#16
LionOfZion New Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:242	Much like Star Trek TNG, I would totally buy the wonder years complete series the day it came out on BR.

09-28-2016, 05:43 PM	#18
bones00 Member Member since:Sep 2016 Location:Boston, MA Blu-ray collection:72 DVD collection:28	re-watched the entire series on netflix and loved every episode. the quality of the episodes was a bit suspect though.

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