X-Files...

[Ragana]

Any word on X-Files coming to Blu-Ray?

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by Ragana

Any word on X-Files coming to Blu-Ray?

Both of the X Files films are on blu-ray, however, the show is not and does not have a release date currently.

[recS-12]

+ 1. Don't get X-File fans in a uproar we are a VERY rowdy bunch

[tom pain]

I was wondering this myself as the complete series boxset is currently on sale on DVD for £66. I'd much prefer it on BD, but if there are no plans to release it then I may pick myself up a DVD bargain.......

[MaCruz]

No announcement but I'M interested.

[Kynch]

Unless the original film was rescanned in HD, I don't think the first 5 or 6 seasons would look any better on BD.

I'm a huge X-Files fan by the way, I'm just wondering if Fox would spend tons of money rescanning the original film for BD.

[benricci]

I'd love to see it, but I spent a ton on the season box sets when they were originally released on DVD. I don't know if I really want to replace them all, considering I'm not going to be able to sell the DVDs for that much and because the blu's are likely to be very expensive.

[darkpoet25]

Originally Posted by benricci

I'd love to see it, but I spent a ton on the season box sets when they were originally released on DVD. I don't know if I really want to replace them all, considering I'm not going to be able to sell the DVDs for that much and because the blu's are likely to be very expensive.

Same here I got all the original multi-disc sets, most of them were on sale but still. Seeing as how the first seasons were in SD up to 5 I don't know how well they would look in HD.

[Snake Plissken]

I spent a ton x2


I had the VHS tapes first......

[benricci]

Originally Posted by darkpoet25

Seeing as how the first seasons were in SD up to 5 I don't know how well they would look in HD.

Well, the assumption is that any blu-ray release would include newly created hi-def masters, transferred from the original 35mm elements. This may involve re-doing some of the special effects that were originally created in standard def, however.

[LordCrumb]

I wonder if any shows will come out in SD on BD, just to keep the disc count down. Could probably do 2-3 discs to a season?

[Ragana]

This is a real shame.

Here are some of the shows I would like to see on BD:

X-Files
Seinfeld
Deadwood
M*A*S*H
The Wire

[jk1138]

Originally Posted by Ragana

This is a real shame.

Here are some of the shows I would like to see on BD:

X-Files
Seinfeld
Deadwood
M*A*S*H
The Wire

MASH has the best chance of coming to BD as it has already been remastered for HD.

[Crimson King]

Originally Posted by jk1138

MASH has the best chance of coming to BD as it has already been remastered for HD.

as long as the don't "crop" it!

[Kynch]

Originally Posted by benricci

Well, the assumption is that any blu-ray release would include newly created hi-def masters, transferred from the original 35mm elements. This may involve re-doing some of the special effects that were originally created in standard def, however.

That's the main issue. The special effects weren't on film but only on the master SD tapes, which can't be scanned at more than 1024x576i.
You really think Fox would spend tons of money rescanning the film but especially, redo the entire special effects? I think not.

[demoni]

Originally Posted by recS-12

+ 1. Don't get X-File fans in a uproar we are a VERY rowdy bunch

HAHA! yes we are indeed!!!

[Monolithium]

It would probably cost Fox a fortune to remaster all nine seasons.

[benricci]

Originally Posted by jk1138

MASH has the best chance of coming to BD as it has already been remastered for HD.

So has Seinfeld (albeit in an "approved" 16:9 re-framing)

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Johnothan Pedak

It would probably cost Fox a fortune to remaster all nine seasons.

And after the last movie bombed, Fox is probably reluctant to spend the money.

[benricci]

Originally Posted by Kynch

You really think Fox would spend tons of money rescanning the film but especially, redo the entire special effects? I think not.

It was done for the original Star Trek series. X-Files has a loyal fanbase as well, so it's certainly a possibility.

The other thing to keep in mind is that creating new HD transfers and masters isn't only for the blu-ray market. They can then sell them into syndication or as downloads in full HD. That would be a pretty significant win for Fox as well, in addition to blu-ray sales.

If SyFy or FX started airing HD episodes of X-Files, I'm sure there would be a big market for that. I know I'd watch.

It's part of future-proofing their catalog, which I'm sure they are interested in, regardless of blu-ray.