HBO on Blu-Ray

[MMtech]

I'm holding off purchasing shows like Rome and Carnivale because I'm hoping that they will be released on blu-ray later down the line.

Do I hope in vain?

[nhaase]

I know at least Band of Brothers is slated for it, though there is no official date. As for the ones you mentioned, I don't know.

[MMtech]

I saw Sopranos season 6 part 1 on blu-ray... why season six? and why "part 1"? Does that mean that it's not a full season?

[nhaase]

They just started part 2 a few weeks ago.

[coolmilo]

Originally Posted by MMtech

I saw Sopranos season 6 part 1 on blu-ray... why season six? and why "part 1"? Does that mean that it's not a full season?

Was Soprano's BD excellent or what?

Personally I am hoping that HBO releases the full box set (all seasons) of Sopranos in BD, as well as Band of Brothers and especially ROME.

[Best of Both Worlds]

Originally Posted by MMtech

I saw Sopranos season 6 part 1 on blu-ray... why season six? and why "part 1"? Does that mean that it's not a full season?

Were the earlier seasons all made in HD? If Season 1 wasn't, that might explain why they're opting for later seasons?

I'd certainly like to see "Carnivale" released on BD - it was clearly shot in HD, and even the SD downconvert looked amazing on DVD.

Another HBO production I'd like to see on HD is "The Notorious Bettie Page", which I rented on DVD this week and greatly enjoyed.

[Deciazulado]

BoBW most tv series are shot on FILM, so all episodes are "HD"

The only ones that aren't are the ones that
A: were shot on NTSC/PAL videotape
or
B: edited on NTSC/PAL video tape and that's the only master there is.

[Stuie]

I just can't wait for Band of Brothers, IMO one of the best TV shows ever made and to watch at super 1080p would be pure sex.

[teacher_man99]

I saw the DVD listing for the 2nd Season of ROME, but no mention of Blu-Ray for this. Anyone heard anything about it coming out on BD also? Here's the Amazon link for the DVD set on August 7, 2007. I'm personally waiting for it to come out on BD and I'm still waiting for the same of the 1st Season.

[stofferdk]

I would die for Sex and teh City blu ray.

Thought HBO was absolutely HD DVD exclusive.

[thunderhawk]

Why die?
You won't be able to watch the BD anymore! lol

Mmm HBO.

[dobyblue]

HBO's HD release of The Sopranos actually favoured Blu-ray as it had PCM 5.1 whereas the HD DVD only had lossy Dolby Digital Plus 1.5 Mpbs.

[EvanX]

I would love to see The Wire on Blu-ray. It looks great on HDHBO.

[GoldenRedux]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

HBO's HD release of The Sopranos actually favoured Blu-ray as it had PCM 5.1 whereas the HD DVD only had lossy Dolby Digital Plus 1.5 Mpbs.

Well, the A-man will tell you DD+ at 1.5Mb/s is all you need.

[coolmilo]

Rome seasons 1 and 2 are high on my list if they come out on Blu-ray with PCM. HBO killed off Rome way too soon. It was the best show on television period!!!

I would also buy "the complete package" of the Soprano's on Blu-ray if they decide to release it that way.

[jorg]

Originally Posted by GoldenRedux

Well, the A-man will tell you DD+ at 1.5Mb/s is all you need.

its not like its hd dvd fault they don`t have enouf bandwidth for pcm... wait yes it is lmao

[DrinkMore]

Originally Posted by coolmilo

Rome seasons 1 and 2 are high on my list if they come out on Blu-ray with PCM. HBO killed off Rome way too soon. It was the best show on television period!!!

I would also buy "the complete package" of the Soprano's on Blu-ray if they decide to release it that way.

HBO killed off Rome??

So Rome only had 2 seasons? What a F**KING JIP! It was bad enough they killed off Carnivale, but to now kill off Rome? Even more terrible. Well, I won't be buying either of those just for the fact that they killed them off.

Also, HBO has the balls to charge 80 bux per season for Carnivale and Rome - even tho they canceled them. Kinda bold and presumtuous if you ask me.


I will buy Sex And The City, OZ, Big Love (if it keeps going), Six Feet Under if they come to BD. Not sure they will but it would be badass.

[FilmmakingFiasco]

I don't think HBO was the one to make the decision about Rome. It was a co-production between HBO and the BBC and from what I understand, the BBC never wanted to take it past 2 seasons.

[AlaskaDon]

I was also upset that they only did 2 seasons of Rome. It was an awesome show. I can kinda see the reason though as it's historically based and might not have had as much broad interest for the time periods after Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. I definetly miss watching it on Sunday nights

I have Season 1 on standard DVD and it's pretty well done. I'm not positive that I would replace it if it shows up on BD considering what HBO charged for the Sopranos. More than likely I'll just get Season 2 on DVD and call it good.

[teacher_man99]

Originally Posted by AlaskaDon

I can kinda see the reason though as it's historically based and might not have had as much broad interest for the time periods after Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

Very true. After Octavian becomes Emperor Augustus, it's somewhat boring after that. Oh, don't get me wrong, history is grand and all (after all, I teach it) but it just isn't very juicy after the deaths of Marc Antony and Cleopatra until you get aways down the road to the likes of Caligula and Nero. If you want some overly juicy watching of that, there's always the film version of Caligula with all the naughtiness you can take (and then much more). However, I would say that Season 2 of ROME seemed way too rushed at many points. I could have been very happy with it slowing down a bit and having 3 seasons. Then again, I'm not in charge! LOL