Amazon Deal of Day - The Wire - Blu-ray Forum

fatediesel · 01-22-2009, 02:04 PM

The complete series of The Wire is the Amazon.com deal of the day for $81.99. I highly recommend this show, especially at this price for all 5 seasons. I'd prefer it on Blu-ray but don't know if that will happen since it wasn't shot in widescreen.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Wire-Complete-...BTWPZST8DBZVZN

jasontkelley1746 · 01-22-2009, 02:11 PM

it was on HBO hd so it must have been shot widescreen.

fatediesel · 01-22-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

it was on HBO hd so it must have been shot widescreen.

It was shown 4:3 on HBO HD, meaning it had the black bars going vertical on the sides.

Hendricks4333 · 01-22-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

it was on HBO hd so it must have been shot widescreen.

theres stuff on HD all the time that isnt wide screen, They might stretch it

horseflesh · 01-22-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

it was on HBO hd so it must have been shot widescreen.

No, HD doesn't necessarily always mean widescreen. Plenty of Blu-ray releases for example have been 4:3.
The Wire was shot in 4:3 because the creators believe it gives the show a "claustrophobic" effect.

Acquiesce · 01-22-2009, 02:25 PM

What other HBO series did they have this week? I only saw Band of Brothers and The Wire

SleeperAgent · 01-22-2009, 02:49 PM

Yesterday was "The Extras", I hope they put both Sopranos seasons 6.1 and 6.2 blurays on sale for under 50. That would be sweet.

fatediesel · 01-22-2009, 03:09 PM

My guess is tomorrow is either the complete series of Sex and the City or The Sopranos on dvd. If they did a good deal on the Sopranos season 6 Blu-rays I'd consider picking them up.

danjross · 01-22-2009, 03:32 PM

On Monday they had the complete series of the Sopranos for $149.99 which was a really good deal.

mpresiv1 · 01-22-2009, 04:27 PM

you should probably add dvd to title?

i was sad to not see that this was a blu ray version of the series.

BRu-LAy · 01-22-2009, 04:37 PM

If I didn't already own the whole series I would pick this up

Baby Blu · 01-22-2009, 05:28 PM

I see people mentioning blu ray version for the Wire. I dont see this anywhere? Can someone confirm, possible link? I dont see it anywhere.

nbxfan · 01-22-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Blu

I see people mentioning blu ray version for the Wire. I dont see this anywhere? Can someone confirm, possible link? I dont see it anywhere.

Not available on Blu-Ray from some of the info I've seen, it is unlikely they will put on Blu as it was specifically shot in 4:3 SD as per the directors comments. If put on Blu, there may be a bit higher quality but, likely not enough for the additional cost.

draejr · 01-22-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSoviet

Yesterday was "The Extras", I hope they put both Sopranos seasons 6.1 and 6.2 blurays on sale for under 50. That would be sweet.

Exactly what I'm hoping for - I held off on buying them when they were about $35 per volume. Here's hoping...

Slec · 01-23-2009, 12:40 AM

I jumped on this earlier today. I was just talking to the wife about renting this. At that price, its virtually the same as renting each disc. Can't wait.

iFresh · 01-23-2009, 12:44 AM

Greatest show of all time, too bad I already own all five seasons on DVD. In total, it probably cost me over 200 bucks.

01-22-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Amazon Deal of Day - The Wire The complete series of The Wire is the Amazon.com deal of the day for $81.99. I highly recommend this show, especially at this price for all 5 seasons. I'd prefer it on Blu-ray but don't know if that will happen since it wasn't shot in widescreen. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Wire-Complete-...BTWPZST8DBZVZN

01-22-2009, 05:28 PM	#12
Baby Blu Member Member since:Feb 2008	Is it just me? I see people mentioning blu ray version for the Wire. I dont see this anywhere? Can someone confirm, possible link? I dont see it anywhere.

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