Incomplete TV series on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-29-2008, 11:53 AM

No official news, but you can bet that they will eventually make it to BD.

Here is the problem with releasing earlier seasons of series like 'Lost' and 'Smalville.' People who have been collecting these on DVD prior to ANY season announced on BD will not want to spend another $70+ to double dip for them. As such, the studios (for the meantime) are catering to those collectors who want the best and don't care about similie on their shelves. Personally, I'm still going to buy the DVDs for 'Smallville' because I want them all to match. However, the other side of the coin is that the more they sell of a series season on BD, they more likely that they will prioritize previous seasons for BD treatment. As is, the production lines are already being pushed to the limits with all of the new content being released and the older TV content just isn't a surefire enough gamble for profitable venture.

So, take it as you will... Buy the BDs that ARE available to do your part in telling the studios that you want more, or wait for an eternity for the BD market to catch up with the DVD market.

Kyo28 · 09-29-2008, 11:58 AM

Thanks for the reply

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

So, take it as you will... Buy the BDs that ARE available to do your part in telling the studios that you want more, or wait for an eternity for the BD market to catch up with the DVD market.

This part caught my attention. I hadn't thought of it this way, but indeed, holding off to buy would only have a negative impact on any possible future BD release of the series I want. In that regard, perhaps it's not so bad to just go ahead and buy what is already available. Hopefully, the studios will realize there's profit to be made and releases the remaining seasons on BD as well.

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-29-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyo28

Thanks for the reply
This part caught my attention. I hadn't thought of it this way, but indeed, holding off to buy would only have a negative impact on any possible future BD release of the series I want. In that regard, perhaps it's not so bad to just go ahead and buy what is already available. Hopefully, the studios will realize there's profit to be made and releases the remaining seasons on BD as well.

Exactly! I picked up season 3 of 'Lost' on BD. But, I haven't ever seen an episode. Now, I'm stuck with the BD until seasons 1 & 2 are released because I ain't gonna have nothing to do with the DVDs. If I'm not mistaken, this show was the first to be filmed completely as film production quality. I have a feeling that my season 3 Blu-ray will be collecting a large amount of dust before it gets some play in my PS3!!!

benricci · 09-29-2008, 01:29 PM

Why would you buy the 3rd season of a television show that you've never seen?

Red Hood · 09-29-2008, 01:32 PM

I'd like to get Nip/tuck but with one season on blu I will pass.

Derb · 09-29-2008, 01:56 PM

Sopranos is another show which def would look good.

My biggest complaint regarding tv plans has to be Prison Break.

Fox released season 1 & than 3

No season 2?

WTF

NeoBasch · 09-29-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Derb

My biggest complaint regarding tv plans has to be Prison Break.

Fox released season 1 & than 3

No season 2?

WTF

This.

I only have six episodes left to watch. Will probably knock them all out on Friday. Makes me wonder how long I will have to wait to continue the series. I E-Mailed Fox about it, but they won't respond.

Amel · 09-30-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyre

I'd like to get Nip/tuck but with one season on blu I will pass.

same here, I have season 4, still waiting on the rest

put 'rescue me' on the list too

thedarkangel1975 · 10-01-2008, 02:56 PM

I think more tv shows will arrive once Blu gets more popular. This Fall and winter pushing into the christmas season will help. Next year there be more Blu-tv for all of us to enjoy. I agree with an earlier post, Lost looks amazing on Blu-Ray. I feel I am on the Island myself.

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-29-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Why would you buy the 3rd season of a television show that you've never seen?

Because I have several friends who have an uncanny similar taste in entertainment and they are more devout about the show then their personal faiths! Plus, I had the opportunity to get a brand new copy of 'Lost' season 3 for $24.99. I couldn't pass that up considering the rave reviews it was getting for PQ and AQ.

Luis_A51 · 09-29-2008, 09:05 PM

Id love to get the other seasons of Nip/Tuck on BD

Samuray · 09-30-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Luis_A51

Id love to get the other seasons of Nip/Tuck on BD

Well, Season 5 would be nice start. I'm furious that they are leaving us hanging again without a Blu release just like they did with Rescue Me - Season 4. I'm not from the US so the only way for me to watch these shows is actually buying them, but I simply refuse to purchase DVD sets when I got the previous season on Blu-ray.

I can understand not releasing past seasons on Blu-ray yet, but abandoning the format after one release is downright malevolent.

bg_nyc · 10-01-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Exactly! I picked up season 3 of 'Lost' on BD. But, I haven't ever seen an episode. Now, I'm stuck with the BD until seasons 1 & 2 are released because I ain't gonna have nothing to do with the DVDs. *snip*

Me thinks you should go ahead and rent seasons 1-2 of Lost. Its such a freaking awesome show that you'll soon forget that its not in HD. Or maybe you'll get a headache from the DNR and end up vomiting on your sofa in 480p. Its up to you!

supersix4 · 09-30-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

So, take it as you will... Buy the BDs that ARE available to do your part in telling the studios that you want more, or wait for an eternity for the BD market to catch up with the DVD market.

I agree with what you said that unless a show thats on blu-ray is just sold out everywhere all the time I doubt they'd be like TOP priority seasons 1-5 of sopranos, even though I paid full price for those at bestbuy lol

as far as quality its hard watching seasons 1-5 for me anyway of sopranos knowing how amazing part 1&2 of season 6 look

I'd pay top dollar to have'm all but I don't think it'll happen anytime soon

Kyo28 · 09-30-2008, 06:17 PM

I'm happy to be able to buy Heroes and Terminator TSCC starting season 1, but I'm hoping other series will also be released entirely, including Smallville, Stargate SG1, Stargate Atlantis and Battlestar Galactica (the new series)

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09-29-2008, 11:53 AM	#1
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	No official news, but you can bet that they will eventually make it to BD. Here is the problem with releasing earlier seasons of series like 'Lost' and 'Smalville.' People who have been collecting these on DVD prior to ANY season announced on BD will not want to spend another $70+ to double dip for them. As such, the studios (for the meantime) are catering to those collectors who want the best and don't care about similie on their shelves. Personally, I'm still going to buy the DVDs for 'Smallville' because I want them all to match. However, the other side of the coin is that the more they sell of a series season on BD, they more likely that they will prioritize previous seasons for BD treatment. As is, the production lines are already being pushed to the limits with all of the new content being released and the older TV content just isn't a surefire enough gamble for profitable venture. So, take it as you will... Buy the BDs that ARE available to do your part in telling the studios that you want more, or wait for an eternity for the BD market to catch up with the DVD market.

09-29-2008, 01:29 PM	#4
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Why would you buy the 3rd season of a television show that you've never seen?

09-29-2008, 01:32 PM	#5
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	I'd like to get Nip/tuck but with one season on blu I will pass.

09-29-2008, 01:56 PM	#6
Derb Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Vancouver, B.C. Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:3278 DVD collection:4 MA collection:3 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:51	Sopranos is another show which def would look good. My biggest complaint regarding tv plans has to be Prison Break. Fox released season 1 & than 3 No season 2? WTF

10-01-2008, 02:56 PM	#9
thedarkangel1975 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I think more tv shows will arrive once Blu gets more popular. This Fall and winter pushing into the christmas season will help. Next year there be more Blu-tv for all of us to enjoy. I agree with an earlier post, Lost looks amazing on Blu-Ray. I feel I am on the Island myself.

09-29-2008, 09:05 PM	#11
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	Id love to get the other seasons of Nip/Tuck on BD

09-30-2008, 06:17 PM	#15
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	I'm happy to be able to buy Heroes and Terminator TSCC starting season 1, but I'm hoping other series will also be released entirely, including Smallville, Stargate SG1, Stargate Atlantis and Battlestar Galactica (the new series)

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