Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season 4K UHD (2011) - Page 43 - Blu-ray Forum

StingingVelvet · 01-22-2019, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

I will not "settle." Unless they're on 4k disc, I will not buy this series.

They were originally made for 1080p SDR, so it wouldn't be "settling." The HDR UHD presentation is an after-the-fact enhancement. I want it too, don't get me wrong, but if it never happens this series is still well worth owning and looks amazing on Blu-ray.

Also HBO will be pimping this show for a decade, so I'm sure it'll come out. Just probably waiting to do a series set. Same thing happened for Sopranos on Blu.

Canada · 01-22-2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

They were originally made for 1080p SDR, so it wouldn't be "settling." The HDR UHD presentation is an after-the-fact enhancement. I want it too, don't get me wrong, but if it never happens this series is still well worth owning and looks amazing on Blu-ray.

Also HBO will be pimping this show for a decade, so I'm sure it'll come out. Just probably waiting to do a series set. Same thing happened for Sopranos on Blu.

No doubt they will milk Game of Thrones for all it's worth. The series will have some series legs after it is done, with the Game of Thrones prequel coming soon with Naomi Watts I am sure it will generate a lot of interest. No offence to Sean Bean, Game of Thrones has not had a megawatt as the lead before.

StingingVelvet · 01-22-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Canada

No doubt they will milk Game of Thrones for all it's worth. The series will have some series legs after it is done, with the Game of Thrones prequel coming soon with Naomi Watts I am sure it will generate a lot of interest. No offence to Sean Bean, Game of Thrones has not had a megawatt as the lead before.

Is Watts that much bigger than Bean? I guess she is because of King Kong and such.

ckenisell · 01-22-2019, 01:48 PM

Yeah, this is one of the reasons I have passed of the season 1 UHD. I was burned by buying Seasons 1, 6 and 6 part II of Sopranos just to turn around and have to repurchase them as part of the complete series. I will never purchase another TV series by season. I will always wait until the series ends and purchase as a complete box set. There's always an issue with packaging when purchasing individual seasons too. One season's box is bigger or smaller than then next based on new packaging trends.

zw94 · 01-22-2019, 02:36 PM

I'm surprised they didn't put Season 6 and 7 on 4K when they came out to be honest.

Connoralpha · 01-24-2019, 02:41 PM

HBO/WB certainly takes their time with remastered box sets. We didn't have The Wire in HD at all until a few years ago.

I wouldn't be surprised if the series finishes airing before we get an update on other seasons in 4K.

Farerb · 01-24-2019, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zw94

I'm surprised they didn't put Season 6 and 7 on 4K when they came out to be honest.

4k wasn't as common back then as it is today, especially for TV shows.

StrayButler91 · 01-24-2019, 03:14 PM

I'm holding off buying this one purely because I like having the George W. Bush severed head Blu-ray edition. It's a de facto collector's item

slimdude · 01-24-2019, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ckenisell

I will never purchase another TV series by season. I will always wait until the series ends and purchase as a complete box set.

You're going to be waiting forever because, it seems like Game of Thrones is never going to end.

fullclipfink · 01-24-2019, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

You're going to be waiting forever because, it seems like Game of Thrones is never going to end.

Ends in May 2019.

anthonyls · 01-24-2019, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fullclipfink

Ends in May 2019.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...

bradnoyes · 01-24-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

You're going to be waiting forever because, it seems like Game of Thrones is never going to end.

Hopefully this post is a joke about the books.

slimdude · 01-24-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fullclipfink

Ends in May 2019.

Well, it's about time.

Shand754 · 01-24-2019, 04:30 PM

Whilst I understand the reasons its sitting out the first season release for a box set that has probably hurt sales and stopped HBO from doing other seasons.

BluProofie · 01-24-2019, 05:13 PM

I’m good with the blu-rays I own.

CinemaBlu · 01-24-2019, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shand754

Whilst I understand the reasons its sitting out the first season release for a box set that has probably hurt sales and stopped HBO from doing other seasons.

I doubt that. They have to know that people are holding out for the 4K complete series. They'll likely release it later this year.

Malagant · 01-25-2019, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CinemaBlu

I doubt that. They have to know that people are holding out for the 4K complete series. They'll likely release it later this year.

I believe so too. And when the complete series 4K BD set is released I am definitely buying it even if it probably will be super-expensive. Some things like GoT are worth paying premium price!

Esox50 · 01-25-2019, 03:16 PM

Given its their cash cow, don't be surprised if they sell you Season 8 as a standalone only later this year...and hold a 4K Complete Series to tie in with the Prequel series whenever that launches on HBO. Its just "good business"...

Farerb · 01-25-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

Given its their cash cow, don't be surprised if they sell you Season 8 as a standalone only later this year...and hold a 4K Complete Series to tie in with the Prequel series whenever that launches on HBO. Its just "good business"...

If they release season 8 as 4K separately, they might as well do it for the rest of the seasons.

StingingVelvet · 01-26-2019, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

Given its their cash cow, don't be surprised if they sell you Season 8 as a standalone only later this year...and hold a 4K Complete Series to tie in with the Prequel series whenever that launches on HBO. Its just "good business"...

I'd assume something like this, yeah. Though the complete set already leaked with news of a new documentary, so perhaps they will put it out fast. Hard to say.

They could release a complete BD set and wait on a complete UHD set.

01-22-2019, 01:48 PM	#844
ckenisell Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Round Rock, TX Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews:3	Yeah, this is one of the reasons I have passed of the season 1 UHD. I was burned by buying Seasons 1, 6 and 6 part II of Sopranos just to turn around and have to repurchase them as part of the complete series. I will never purchase another TV series by season. I will always wait until the series ends and purchase as a complete box set. There's always an issue with packaging when purchasing individual seasons too. One season's box is bigger or smaller than then next based on new packaging trends.

01-22-2019, 02:36 PM	#845
zw94 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:1157 DVD collection:99 iTunes collection:5	I'm surprised they didn't put Season 6 and 7 on 4K when they came out to be honest.

01-24-2019, 02:41 PM	#846
Connoralpha Expert Member Member since:Nov 2018 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:30 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:28	HBO/WB certainly takes their time with remastered box sets. We didn't have The Wire in HD at all until a few years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if the series finishes airing before we get an update on other seasons in 4K.

01-24-2019, 03:14 PM	#848
StrayButler91 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:994 Blu-ray collection:3980 DVD collection:173 iTunes collection:291 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:45	I'm holding off buying this one purely because I like having the George W. Bush severed head Blu-ray edition. It's a de facto collector's item

01-24-2019, 04:30 PM	#854
Shand754 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008	Whilst I understand the reasons its sitting out the first season release for a box set that has probably hurt sales and stopped HBO from doing other seasons.

01-24-2019, 05:13 PM	#855
BluProofie Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:841 Blu-ray collection:2281 DVD collection:110 Trading Score:100	I’m good with the blu-rays I own.

01-25-2019, 03:16 PM	#858
Esox50 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:492	Given its their cash cow, don't be surprised if they sell you Season 8 as a standalone only later this year...and hold a 4K Complete Series to tie in with the Prequel series whenever that launches on HBO. Its just "good business"...

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