The Official Network Thread - Page 200 - Blu-ray Forum

filmlover22 · 09-09-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaymole

So happy that Network is releasing Dark Eyes of London. I bought the VCI U.S. release but have not opened it yet as I fear the worst. Now I do not have to worry.

Yes, the reviews for the US version are horrible. But how do we know that this version isn't using the same scan? I did not see anything about a new transfer.

Aclea · 09-09-2021, 05:08 PM

I'd guess if UK rightsholder StudioCanal haven't done of of their BFI grant remasters they're using the old Lumiere VHS master, which if memory serves was respectable enough.

EDIT - In the plot description on the product page they say it's a new master.

filmlover22 · 09-09-2021, 06:00 PM

ah. Didn't see that! " a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio."

Great news!

OceanBlue · 09-09-2021, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Agreed. I watched THE DEVIL WITHIN HER for the first time just a couple of years ago and I was pretty bored with it. I wouldn't rank it high among the ROSEMARY'S EXORCIST ripoffs, but others may find it a lot of fun, so I would not actively discourage anyone from giving it a spin. Network's pricing can be pretty reasonable so if a title sounds intriguing, why not go for it? Taking blind buys out of the hobby would sure dull it up, wouldn't it?

At times it feels like a game of who will blink first. It could well be that the labels observe how well a title has done for a label in another country, and if everything falls into place (the rights etc.) they go and announce their own release, after you've gone and bought the other label's release after you've been thinking it over. Assault, Behind the Mask, Bless This House, Please Turn Over, Station Six Sahara and now The Dark Eyes of London (although with The Dark Eyes of London it's already had a Blu-ray release in the States) I'm interested in getting.

There was one other Joan Collins film from the seventies which I had hoped would get a UK release, Revenge (it also starred James Booth). I don't think it's had a Blu-ray upgrade from Network.

It's true what you say about blind buys. I try to be helpful where I can with recommendations if someone needed advice. The funny thing is, despite the initial hesitation I had no problem pre-ordering Network's Blu-ray set of Gideon's Way. I can't double dip on every title I decide to get (both with film and television series). It depends on whether there are exclusive extras. With some older television series, it's not a case of being psychic, but you know some series won't get a release elsewhere, so it's easier blind-buying with some titles.

RayBadrick · 09-09-2021, 08:48 PM

There was one other Joan Collins film from the seventies which I had hoped would get a UK release, Revenge (it also starred James Booth). I don't think it's had a Blu-ray upgrade from Network.

This was released on Blu Ray by Network back in 2016 however it is Out of print and I had to pay over £40 to get a copy, hope you have better luck finding a cheaper copy !

OceanBlue · 09-09-2021, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RayBadrick

This was released on Blu Ray by Network back in 2016 however it is Out of print and I had to pay over £40 to get a copy, hope you have better luck finding a cheaper copy !

When I made my previous post, I checked the film's IMDb company credits page, and it did mention it had a Blu-ray release from Network several years ago. I checked Network's website and (agreeing with what you've said) there was only a listing for a DVD release.

Thanks for your reply. I'm wondering if Network have done a re-pressing of a Blu-ray film title which has gone out-of-print.

OceanBlue · 09-10-2021, 08:20 PM

I knew there would be something I missed from the short list in my post before last (Who Done It? I also want to get at some point).

filmlover22 · 09-11-2021, 04:27 PM

Any rumor of a Danger Man/Secret Agent HD set? I know they did a few episodes in their Retro Action sets.....

CouncilSpectre · 09-11-2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by filmlover22

Any rumor of a Danger Man/Secret Agent HD set? I know they did a few episodes in their Retro Action sets.....

They’ve previously said they’re working on the hour-long DM episodes for blu ray. That was a few years ago before COVID ground everything to a halt.

Professor Echo · 09-14-2021, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by filmlover22

Any rumor of a Danger Man/Secret Agent HD set? I know they did a few episodes in their Retro Action sets.....

Just a heads up that I posted an update about this not so long ago in the thread. Well an update might be overstating it. While I was discussing something with a Network employee, I asked about Blus for DANGER MAN and THE SAINT and he replied that no plans were in the works at the moment, but that they were on their Wishlist.

PGW · 09-14-2021, 04:36 PM

Just got a shipping notice for Supercar

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bradenklune · 09-15-2021, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PGW

Just got a shipping notice for Supercar

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Same here.
Fireball XL-5 up next.

Hoping for Stingray before the end of the year to complete the trifecta.

Darby1985 · 09-17-2021, 12:12 PM

Supercar has arrived on bluray!

5 discs, extensive extras, a 250 (!) page book about the show, a newly commissioned comic, Supercar Pilot's pin and full replica licence

That's right...I've got permission from Mike Mercury to fly Supercar. Now...does anyone know where it's parked?

jackranderson · 09-17-2021, 12:49 PM

That's how you do the deluxe treatment, holy crap. If space wasn't such an issue right now I'd have pre-ordered it.

BDBert · 09-17-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

When I made my previous post, I checked the film's IMDb company credits page, and it did mention it had a Blu-ray release from Network several years ago. I checked Network's website and (agreeing with what you've said) there was only a listing for a DVD release.

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=18093

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Revenge-Blu-ray/145766/

harry o · 09-17-2021, 03:13 PM

Don't forget "the persuaders !" 50th anniversary watch along stream event tonight folks ! ��

BigNickUK · 09-18-2021, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RayBadrick

There was one other Joan Collins film from the seventies which I had hoped would get a UK release, Revenge (it also starred James Booth). I don't think it's had a Blu-ray upgrade from Network.

This was released on Blu Ray by Network back in 2016 however it is Out of print and I had to pay over £40 to get a copy, hope you have better luck finding a cheaper copy !

There are 3 copies at CEX online £22

dublinbluray108 · 09-20-2021, 03:29 PM

My copy of SuperCar came in this morning. It's a fantastic boxset. Everything neatly fits into one great package. It looks tremendous.

filmlover22 · 09-22-2021, 02:45 PM

not sure if this is a sale or not, but lowest I have seen these movies. $53 shipped to US. Not bad..

IVI13 · 09-23-2021, 10:16 PM

TV BOGOF on the Network website until 30th Sep. Mostly DVD, but a few blu-rays included.

09-09-2021, 05:08 PM	#3982
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I'd guess if UK rightsholder StudioCanal haven't done of of their BFI grant remasters they're using the old Lumiere VHS master, which if memory serves was respectable enough. EDIT - In the plot description on the product page they say it's a new master.

09-09-2021, 06:00 PM	#3983
filmlover22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2013 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	ah. Didn't see that! " a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio." Great news!

09-09-2021, 08:48 PM	#3985
RayBadrick Member Member since:Oct 2019	There was one other Joan Collins film from the seventies which I had hoped would get a UK release, Revenge (it also starred James Booth). I don't think it's had a Blu-ray upgrade from Network. This was released on Blu Ray by Network back in 2016 however it is Out of print and I had to pay over £40 to get a copy, hope you have better luck finding a cheaper copy !

09-10-2021, 08:20 PM	#3987
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	I knew there would be something I missed from the short list in my post before last (Who Done It? I also want to get at some point).

09-11-2021, 04:27 PM	#3988
filmlover22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2013 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Any rumor of a Danger Man/Secret Agent HD set? I know they did a few episodes in their Retro Action sets.....

09-14-2021, 04:36 PM	#3991
PGW Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:United States Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	Just got a shipping notice for Supercar .

09-17-2021, 12:12 PM	#3993
Darby1985 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Middlesborough, England 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:2302	Supercar has arrived on bluray! 5 discs, extensive extras, a 250 (!) page book about the show, a newly commissioned comic, Supercar Pilot's pin and full replica licence That's right...I've got permission from Mike Mercury to fly Supercar. Now...does anyone know where it's parked?

09-17-2021, 12:49 PM	#3994
jackranderson Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2019 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:205 Blu-ray collection:1682 DVD collection:79	That's how you do the deluxe treatment, holy crap. If space wasn't such an issue right now I'd have pre-ordered it.

09-17-2021, 03:13 PM	#3996
harry o Special Member Member since:Dec 2020	Don't forget "the persuaders !" 50th anniversary watch along stream event tonight folks ! ��

09-20-2021, 03:29 PM	#3998
dublinbluray108 Power Member Member since:Dec 2014 Location:Dublin, Ireland 4K collection:93 Blu-ray collection:400 DVD collection:97 Digital collection:60 Blu-ray reviews: 2	My copy of SuperCar came in this morning. It's a fantastic boxset. Everything neatly fits into one great package. It looks tremendous.

09-22-2021, 02:45 PM	#3999
filmlover22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2013 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	not sure if this is a sale or not, but lowest I have seen these movies. $53 shipped to US. Not bad..

09-23-2021, 10:16 PM	#4000
IVI13 Active Member Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Dunfermline 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:1284 DVD collection:367	TV BOGOF on the Network website until 30th Sep. Mostly DVD, but a few blu-rays included.

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