Seinfeld blu ray boxset

[Kieranclarkz]

Does anyone think Seinfeld will ever get a blu ray release ?

[Alex82]

It should be a no-brainer, Seinfeld fans are very loyal and would definitely buy the boxset.

Perhaps they are milking the streaming option first and eventually they'll throw us the delicious bone, to us, physical media dudes.

However, it would be definitely presented in 16:9, so never sell the DVDs, even if they announce the Blu-release.

[ElectricPeterTork]

It's Sony, don't count on it.

Have they released any classic TV on Blu? Any TV at all?

[Alex82]

Sony? I only remember Breaking Bad, Justified and Damages Season 1, I guess there's more, but yeah, the creator of the format at this point I guess would rather license to boutique labels and streaming platforms when it comes down to older stuff.

[ElectricPeterTork]

Originally Posted by Alex82

Sony? I only remember Breaking Bad, Justified and Damages Season 1, I guess there's more, but yeah, the creator of the format at this point I guess would rather license to boutique labels and streaming platforms when it comes down to older stuff.

Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul... how could I forget that.

As for classic TV? Seinfeld is probably all they would ever release. The majority of their classic sitcoms were shot on videotape, so that's pointless for Blu. And even a good number of those were licensed out to Shout for completion on DVD.

And the ones that were shot on film... I was having a Newsradio discussion elsewhere today. Apparently it was filmed. But would it make Sony any money on Blu? Probably not, unless Mill Creek licensed it for Blu or something.

[Rixx]

Originally Posted by ElectricPeterTork

It's Sony, don't count on it.

Have they released any classic TV on Blu? Any TV at all?

Preacher, also looks like Sony are going to be releasing The Shield on Blu next year but there have already been delays.

Originally Posted by ElectricPeterTork

Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul... how could I forget that.

As for classic TV? Seinfeld is probably all they would ever release. The majority of their classic sitcoms were shot on videotape, so that's pointless for Blu. And even a good number of those were licensed out to Shout for completion on DVD.

And the ones that were shot on film... I was having a Newsradio discussion elsewhere today. Apparently it was filmed. But would it make Sony any money on Blu? Probably not, unless Mill Creek licensed it for Blu or something.

It probably would make money as the HD masters already exist but they have cropped so it's no longer in the original aspect ratio 4:3

[rexcrk]

I would definitely buy it on Blu-ray, but only if it was in its correct aspect ratio.

It’s nice that the show is on Hulu, makes for easy watching when I go to my friends’ house... but I can’t stand that it’s in fake-widescreen.

[gnj1958]

The 16:9 Seinfeld's they show on TV look fine. I definitely would get them if the price is reasonable.

[kingdoxie]

I prefer Seinfeld in 16:9 because you know, I paid for this TV and damn it, I want the whole screen filled!

[kemcha]

This topic is on the wrong forum.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by gnj1958

The 16:9 Seinfeld's they show on TV look fine. I definitely would get them if the price is reasonable.

They're basically crops jobs (you lose about 25% of the image). Seinfeld in 16:9 is preferable to listening to Seinfeld episodes on the radio, but 4:3 is the way to go.

[Clark Kent]

I don't think Seinfeld is ever coming out on Blu-ray. We've already hit the peak of the Blu-ray market and the format's already on the decline in terms of revenue.

It appears that both Seinfeld and The Simpsons won't see full Blu-ray releases despite being two of the most popular shows of all time.

[taymo016]

Nothing could better celebrate the 30th anniversary of this show next year than to release it on blu-ray in its OAR.

I have hope after the recent news of Fraggle Rock, and its 4:3 aspect ratio being retained.

[OldPangYau]

Originally Posted by taymo016

Nothing could better celebrate the 30th anniversary of this show next year than to release it on blu-ray in its OAR.

I have hope after the recent news of Fraggle Rock, and its 4:3 aspect ratio being retained.

What's funny is, I stumbled upon the series on VUDU, and guess what... it's in HD *AND* 4:3. And it looks great! This would be the optimal way to put it on blu, but I wouldn't say no to the disc giving you the option to choose your ratio. Hell, I'd probably buy it if it were only 16:9, who am I kidding?

[taymo016]

Originally Posted by OldPangYau

What's funny is, I stumbled upon the series on VUDU, and guess what... it's in HD *AND* 4:3. And it looks great! This would be the optimal way to put it on blu, but I wouldn't say no to the disc giving you the option to choose your ratio. Hell, I'd probably buy it if it were only 16:9, who am I kidding?

I honestly don't even mind the 16:9 recropping. I didn't even notice it at first when watching reruns on TBS until I saw some comparison shots. They put care into it, but some shots just seem too close and awkward. I would prefer the show be 4:3 on blu-ray just as an "F U" to revisionists though.

[OldPangYau]

Originally Posted by taymo016

I honestly don't even mind the 16:9 recropping. I didn't even notice it at first when watching reruns on TBS until I saw some comparison shots. They put care into it, but some shots just seem too close and awkward. I would prefer the show be 4:3 on blu-ray just as an "F U" to revisionists though.

Watch the 16:9 version of the season 6 episode where everyone is eating candy with silverware ("The Pledge Drive"), then you'll see how tight certain shots can get Thankfully this is more the exception rather than rule.

[AnamorphicWidescreen]

Even though I'm a huge Seinfeld fan & an obvious HD fan as well, I actually don't have a lot of interest in seeing this series on Blu. The PQ on the DVD's out there is fine, and I don't need to see the series any better than the format that we already have available. Hell, the show is a sitcom that mainly takes place on a handful of sets. Plus, I don't know how much better the PQ can get, anyway.

[Zeekomkommer]

I love Seinfeld and I would absolutely love to have this on blu-ray. It's coming to Netflix next year so I always thought a remaster was in place but since we've heard absolutely 0.0 on them working on that, I don't have my hopes up.
The good thing is is that the show was shot on 35mm and I bet a lot of prints have been stored. Nowadays it doesn't really make sense not to remaster such a successful sitcom. It was done with Friends, which blu-ray looked great, Seinfeld can look great, too.

[blahsi]

Originally Posted by Zeekomkommer

I love Seinfeld and I would absolutely love to have this on blu-ray. It's coming to Netflix next year so I always thought a remaster was in place but since we've heard absolutely 0.0 on them working on that, I don't have my hopes up.
The good thing is is that the show was shot on 35mm and I bet a lot of prints have been stored. Nowadays it doesn't really make sense not to remaster such a successful sitcom. It was done with Friends, which blu-ray looked great, Seinfeld can look great, too.

According to this, Netflix is streaming it in 4K - if it isn't an upscale then even a 4K master of this show exists. https://deadline.com/2019/09/seinfel...lu-1202735895/

[chip75]

I'd be surprised if a 4K master exists, it was mastered in HD over 15 years ago.