The Prisoner: UK vs US Blu editions - Blu-ray Forum

Russell_L · 10-18-2009, 03:58 PM

DVD Beaver has put up a comparison of the UK vs US editions of this classic series:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...er_blu-ray.htm

They had previously RAVED about the Region-B UK transfer and had speculated whether the US version (released by A&E) would be as good. Looks like their (and our) fears can be put to rest. (Though the US packaging and artwork are not as nice as the UK's--but the pricing reflects that.) Good preorder price at Amazon now (about $50).

banned user105 · 10-19-2009, 03:36 AM

Does anyone who works at Wal-Mart or Target know whether either store will be carrying this? It seems unlikely but I just want to be sure.

MTRodaba2468 · 10-19-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell_L

DVD Beaver has put up a comparison of the UK vs US editions of this classic series:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...er_blu-ray.htm

They had previously RAVED about the Region-B UK transfer and had speculated whether the US version (released by A&E) would be as good. Looks like their (and our) fears can be put to rest. (Though the US packaging and artwork are not as nice as the UK's--but the pricing reflects that.) Good preorder price at Amazon now (about $50).

Looks outstanding! While I admittedly like the UK packaging more, after looking at those captures, the US version could come in paper sleeves for all I care.

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

Does anyone who works at Wal-Mart or Target know whether either store will be carrying this? It seems unlikely but I just want to be sure.

I honestly doubt Wal*Mart would, since the show seems to be too much of a niche title for them to carry. Target would probably be a bit more likely, but not much more likely.

The FYE I work at should be getting it, but that's because I placed a pre-order there for it (before I ended up ordering it off Amazon).

Russell_L · 10-20-2009, 02:17 AM

Only 2 responses so far? C'mon guys--where's the love for this cult classic? Where's Grubert when we need him???

Jeff Kleist · 10-20-2009, 03:29 AM

I love the first dozen or so, before McGoohan got the LSD dropped in his teacup

dougotte · 10-20-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_L

Only 2 responses so far? C'mon guys--where's the love for this cult classic? Where's Grubert when we need him???

I guess the rest of us have already responded in all the other threads here and on other sites.

Doug

TTC1984 · 10-20-2009, 03:47 PM

If I can get a good-enough deal on this, i'm going for it.

But yeah, I doubt Wal-Mart will carry it seeing as how it's a somewhat obscure title, and Wal-Mart pretty much only goes for well-known mainstream films/shows/etc.

P@t_Mtl · 10-20-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

Does anyone who works at Wal-Mart or Target know whether either store will be carrying this? It seems unlikely but I just want to be sure.

This will be very hard to find maybe in a store I would imagine. Future Shop might actualy have that here in Canada, they surprise me sometimes. Depending on the price I will probably get this from Amazon.ca.

I am very happy the USA release is just as good as the UK one, plus I prefer the packaging of the USA release

banned user105 · 10-20-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TTC1984

If I can get a good-enough deal on this, i'm going for it.

But yeah, I doubt Wal-Mart will carry it seeing as how it's a somewhat obscure title, and Wal-Mart pretty much only goes for well-known mainstream films/shows/etc.

My Wal-Mart carries a bunch of obscure and expensive titles so I wouldn't be so sure.

Best Buy will surely have it but I like to avoid shopping there whenever possible.

TTC1984 · 10-20-2009, 07:42 PM

Of course, given that so many department store chains are expanding their Blu-Ray sections, finding it at Wal-Mart may not be out of the question after all.

EricJ · 10-20-2009, 08:42 PM

I'd despair about Wal-Mart getting ANY prestige boxset that doesn't have a mainstream studio...
But isn't late October getting close to the DeepDiscount November sale?

yoxodo · 10-21-2009, 10:54 AM

I've never seen a single episode of this, but i will be buying it because Magoohan rocks. Also, Iron Maiden did a pretty badass song based on this series.

Tezs · 10-21-2009, 11:46 AM

Even IF Walmart were to carry this title, i wouldn't spend my hard earned money when(at least in the New England area/western MA. in particular)the stores don't even bother price matching the competition any more and if a competitor's lower price isn't of a brick and mortar store and IN a print ad, they will NOT price match, nevermind beating competition's prices.I go down to the next town over a couple miles down the road and Target and Best Buy are BOTH excellent about beating each other's prices AND Walmart's prices, (usually as long as the other stores are carrying the Blueray)....never had trouble if one was out of stock.My local Target, and Best Buy stores even price match Amazon, which Walmart also refuses to do.Imo Walmart customer service(what little there was)has all but gone extinct because of their arrogance.The local stores cannot even manage to get new releases out on Tuesday anymore(usual excuse being that their "DVD people" doesn't come in until 10am in the morning).It's gotten to the point that many folks won't even shop in the local W's for other products/food anymore since their prices on almost everything has gone up to equal or exceed their other local competition, not to mention the nonexistant customer service.

Blu Titan · 10-21-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell_L

DVD Beaver has put up a comparison of the UK vs US editions of this classic series:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...er_blu-ray.htm

They had previously RAVED about the Region-B UK transfer and had speculated whether the US version (released by A&E) would be as good. Looks like their (and our) fears can be put to rest. (Though the US packaging and artwork are not as nice as the UK's--but the pricing reflects that.) Good preorder price at Amazon now (about $50).

Thanks for the heads up. Propably the only foreign series that I am interested on.

eagle61397 · 10-21-2009, 12:05 PM

I've never seen it either, but after watching The Simpsons, season 12 episode, "The Computer Wore Menace Shoes," I'm tempted to get it.

EricJ · 10-21-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by eagle61397

I've never seen it either, but after watching The Simpsons, season 12 episode, "The Computer Wore Menace Shoes," I'm tempted to get it.

Try some for free...It's a better show than The Simpsons:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1z-rpaQoY0 (1:40)

(McGoohan just had so much more bad-boy secret-agent cool than that guy in the AMC series.)

Grubert · 10-21-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell_L

Only 2 responses so far? C'mon guys--where's the love for this cult classic? Where's Grubert when we need him???

I am not a number - I am a free man!

Now seriously, I'm definitely going for the UK edition, in a couple of months.

TTC1984 · 10-21-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yoxodo

Iron Maiden did a pretty badass song based on this series.

Amen to that. Always great to meet a fellow Maiden fan on here.

I haven't watch the series at all aside from bits and pieces but I'm willing to buy it based on reviews and reputation alone. Those DVDBeaver screencaps pretty much seal the deal.

retask · 12-20-2009, 02:31 PM

Where is the profile for the UK release of the Prisoner on blu-ray.com? I can only find the US one. Would like to add the UK version to my collection since thats the one I got.

Red Hood · 12-20-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by retask

Where is the profile for the UK release of the Prisoner on blu-ray.com? I can only find the US one. Would like to add the UK version to my collection since thats the one I got.

Go up to settings: Site prefs and make sure you have UK selected or just click the flag before you search for it.

10-18-2009, 03:58 PM	#1
Russell_L Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 11	The Prisoner: UK vs US Blu editions DVD Beaver has put up a comparison of the UK vs US editions of this classic series: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...er_blu-ray.htm They had previously RAVED about the Region-B UK transfer and had speculated whether the US version (released by A&E) would be as good. Looks like their (and our) fears can be put to rest. (Though the US packaging and artwork are not as nice as the UK's--but the pricing reflects that.) Good preorder price at Amazon now (about $50).

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10-19-2009, 03:36 AM	#2
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	Does anyone who works at Wal-Mart or Target know whether either store will be carrying this? It seems unlikely but I just want to be sure.

10-20-2009, 02:17 AM	#4
Russell_L Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 11	Only 2 responses so far? C'mon guys--where's the love for this cult classic? Where's Grubert when we need him???

10-20-2009, 03:29 AM	#5
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	I love the first dozen or so, before McGoohan got the LSD dropped in his teacup

10-20-2009, 03:47 PM	#7
TTC1984 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Vegas Blu-ray reviews:34 Trading Score:41	If I can get a good-enough deal on this, i'm going for it. But yeah, I doubt Wal-Mart will carry it seeing as how it's a somewhat obscure title, and Wal-Mart pretty much only goes for well-known mainstream films/shows/etc.

10-20-2009, 07:42 PM	#10
TTC1984 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Vegas Blu-ray reviews:34 Trading Score:41	Of course, given that so many department store chains are expanding their Blu-Ray sections, finding it at Wal-Mart may not be out of the question after all.

10-20-2009, 08:42 PM	#11
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	I'd despair about Wal-Mart getting ANY prestige boxset that doesn't have a mainstream studio... But isn't late October getting close to the DeepDiscount November sale?

10-21-2009, 10:54 AM	#12
yoxodo Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:brandon, florida	I've never seen a single episode of this, but i will be buying it because Magoohan rocks. Also, Iron Maiden did a pretty badass song based on this series.

10-21-2009, 11:46 AM	#13
Tezs Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Even IF Walmart were to carry this title, i wouldn't spend my hard earned money when(at least in the New England area/western MA. in particular)the stores don't even bother price matching the competition any more and if a competitor's lower price isn't of a brick and mortar store and IN a print ad, they will NOT price match, nevermind beating competition's prices.I go down to the next town over a couple miles down the road and Target and Best Buy are BOTH excellent about beating each other's prices AND Walmart's prices, (usually as long as the other stores are carrying the Blueray)....never had trouble if one was out of stock.My local Target, and Best Buy stores even price match Amazon, which Walmart also refuses to do.Imo Walmart customer service(what little there was)has all but gone extinct because of their arrogance.The local stores cannot even manage to get new releases out on Tuesday anymore(usual excuse being that their "DVD people" doesn't come in until 10am in the morning).It's gotten to the point that many folks won't even shop in the local W's for other products/food anymore since their prices on almost everything has gone up to equal or exceed their other local competition, not to mention the nonexistant customer service.

10-21-2009, 12:05 PM	#15
eagle61397 Member Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:114 Blu-ray collection:740 DVD collection:146 Digital collection:39 Prime collection:3	I've never seen it either, but after watching The Simpsons, season 12 episode, "The Computer Wore Menace Shoes," I'm tempted to get it.

12-20-2009, 02:31 PM	#19
retask Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:7800 Namsos Blu-ray collection:9 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:9	Where is the profile for the UK release of the Prisoner on blu-ray.com? I can only find the US one. Would like to add the UK version to my collection since thats the one I got.

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