Monty Python's Flying Circus (Remastered)

[RyanP]

Does anyone know anything about this? Released this week.

[happydood]

Originally Posted by RyanP

Does anyone know anything about this? Released this week.

I know I want it. Haven't come across any reviews yet, though.

[RyanP]

Originally Posted by happydood

I know I want it. Haven't come across any reviews yet, though.

That's exactly why I was wondering lol

[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by RyanP

Does anyone know anything about this? Released this week.

Are you talking about this?
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Monty...Blu-ray/78922/

I thought there were a couple threads about it, but if not

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=319001


So far mostly superior results on the actual episodes especially given the original production and incredible mixture of different source material.
Plus a near universal hatred for the self destructing outer packaging

[MifuneFan]

Would be nice if foreign releases didn't get US database entries...

[DawnShadow]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Would be nice if foreign releases didn't get US database entries...

The database entry is for the US set...

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by DawnShadow

The database entry is for the US set...

It's a US set from a UK label that's listed as an import on amazon.com?

[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's a US set from a UK label that's listed as an import on amazon.com?

It's a US specific Region Free 60i conversion specific for the North American market different than the UK release.

It's has a specific ASIN and UPC for North America and seems to be shipping directly from the US. It has it even has US logos and no UK markings. I'm not entirely 100% sure whether this is considered an import or not or if it's more in line with the Arrow Dual release items

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

It's a US specific Region Free 60i conversion specific for the North American market different than the UK release.

It's has a specific ASIN and UPC for North America and seems to be shipping directly from the US. It has it even has US logos and no UK markings. I'm not entirely 100% sure whether this is considered an import or not or if it's more in line with the Arrow Dual release items

I'd still consider it an import, and a UK release too. It's not a release that's specifically released for the US market. They just made an international version which they're selling on their website, and Amazon are selling it, like they do many imports. I also believe someone stated the discs still have ratings logos on them, but perhaps they're not referring to the worldwide edition.

Also, having a separate UPC doesn't really make it a US release either. It simply means a UK label made a separate international version. The product is being sold by the usual places that sells imports like B&N, Amazon, DD, and importCD's. It's an import.

[Nailwraps]

Network did in fact make a US edition (at 1080i 60hz):

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=52132

https://thedigitalbits.com/item/mont...rwegian-bd-box


So I guess it's official, this is Network's first US release!

[hariseldon]

I'm not sure -- I've tried to find pictures of the US discs, but so far I;m just coming up with the 50i UK discs.

Lots of external pics which aren;t distinguishable -- no UK logos which are definitely on the internal digipaks and Discs, but I don't think on the Slipcases or books.


All in all it's certainly an oddity on all fronts.

[DawnShadow]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'd still consider it an import, and a UK release too. It's not a release that's specifically released for the US market. They just made an international version which they're selling on their website, and Amazon are selling it, like they do many imports. I also believe someone stated the discs still have ratings logos on them, but perhaps they're not referring to the worldwide edition.

Also, having a separate UPC doesn't really make it a US release either. It simply means a UK label made a separate international version. The product is being sold by the usual places that sells imports like B&N, Amazon, DD, and importCD's. It's an import.

The 60i version isn’t sold in the UK at all. It’s pretty much the definition of a release that’s specifically released for the US market.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by DawnShadow

The 60i version isn’t sold in the UK at all. It’s pretty much the definition of a release that’s specifically released for the US market.

Is the US the only country it's made for? Can you point to me where Network said they're doing specifically a US release? Are the US the only country that does 60i? I'm not trying to be obtuse, I'm just trying to get clarification, as it just looks like a UK label making an international version, rather than a UK label venturing into the US market with a US specific release. It also seems rather strange that there hasn't even been a thread for this release until now considering how huge of a program it is. If it was a proper full-fledged US release, it certainly would have been huge news for months now in this section.

[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Is the US the only country it's made for? Can you point to me where Network said they're doing specifically a US release? Are the US the only country that does 60i? I'm not trying to be obtuse, I'm just trying to get clarification, as it just looks like a UK label making an international version, rather than a UK label venturing into the US market with a US specific release. It also seems rather strange that there hasn't even been a thread for this release until now considering how huge of a program it is. If it was a proper full-fledged US release, it certainly would have been huge news for months now in this section.

US and Canada as far as I'm aware are the only countries that don't have 25fps/50i required compatibility.

I'm not 100% sure about Mexico and some of Central/South America, but I', not sure these sets are even packaged except for US/CA.

Most of the old NTSC countries outside North America I THINK are 50Hz compatible. I'm 99% sure the old Asian NTSC countries have no problems with multi freq compatibility.

[MifuneFan]

Okay fair enough, thanks. I do find it strange that most sites are listing it as an import if it's a proper US release, but I digress.

https://www.deepdiscount.com/monty-p.../5027626830045

[hariseldon]

Again -- it's an odd listing.


B&N, Bullmoose don't mention it as an import

Amazon calls it Norwegian Edition International, but doesn't have any of the usual Region B warnings that almost all UK items (even the region free items) have

The Alliance Direct siblings (importcds, DD, Blowitoutahere) call it an import

Yesasia lists it as "US Version"

[huskersports]

That's an 13-digit EAN listed on Deep Discount's site. US (or is it Region 1?) releases use 12 digit UPC's. It's an import. If it's a proper US release, it would only have a 12-digit UPC, right?

[huskersports]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

Again -- it's an odd listing.


B&N, Bullmoose don't mention it as an import

Amazon calls it Norwegian Edition International, but doesn't have any of the usual Region B warnings that almost all UK items (even the region free items) have

The Alliance Direct siblings (importcds, DD, Blowitoutahere) call it an import

Yesasia lists it as "US Version"

I think that refers to the 50i/60i different versions. 60i is the US/North America version and 50i is everywhere else.

[bigshot]

The UK logos are on the bottom of the slipcase, not on the front like most UK releases.

[Dragon78]

Surprised I didn't hear about this one before now.