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Remmus · 05-05-2010, 05:00 PM

The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season Blu-ray

The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season Blu-ray Review

I don't know why they're releasing a BD of this season, it's not HD!

CaptainYoda · 05-05-2010, 05:10 PM

Thats a good question. But great picture of Ralph on the cover!!!

McCrutchy · 05-05-2010, 05:11 PM

It wasn't broadcast in HD at the time, but but the bump to HD (and it better be in the native 1.33:1 format and not 1.78:1) is still beneficial if the masters are of sufficient quality.

And they're releasing season 13 because that's where they left off prior to the cash-grab that was the Season 20 release, which should mean we'll get the usual plethora of extras.

nametag · 05-05-2010, 05:12 PM

Technical specifications according to IMDb:

Film negative format (mm/video inches)
Film

Printed film format
Video (HDTV) (season 20-)
Video (NTSC) (seasons 1-19)

Aspect ratio
1.33 : 1 (seasons 1-19)
1.78 : 1 (season 20-)

So I guess if they go back to the 'film negative format' they COULD make it HD? Who knows whether they've done that though, I'll bet there is no noticeable difference between this and the DVD version. The review here for season 20 said the non-HD eps "look strikingly similar to the set's standard DVD counterpart."

aggienader08 · 05-05-2010, 05:21 PM

This will be one of those sets that comes down to the review for me. I don't want to waste my money on something that looks minimally better than the DVD counterpart, esp. since I have the previous 12 seasons on DVD. I only have the 20th season on blu because of the HD episodes.

Glad they're releasing more Simpsons though. Could always use more.

cathexist · 05-05-2010, 05:27 PM

I was planning on not buying past season 11...but if 13 is on blu-ray AND has commentaries on all the episodes like 20 should have, then I'll grab it.

Remmus · 05-05-2010, 05:31 PM

According to tvshowsondvd.com all 22 episodes will be 1.33:1 with 5.1 DTS-HD audio and commentaries.

aggienader08 · 05-05-2010, 05:31 PM

Audio commentaries on all 22 episodes is pretty awesome. DTS HD-MA is good too, but still not sure on the PQ upgrade.

aggienader08 · 05-05-2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remmus

According to tvshowsondvd.com all 22 episodes will be 1:33.1 with 5.1 DTS-HD audio and commentaries.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggienader08

Audio commentaries on all 22 episodes is pretty awesome. DTS HD-MA is good too, but still not sure on the PQ upgrade.

jinx. Same post, same time, worded differently.

DeadDog · 05-05-2010, 05:34 PM

Yeah, I'm going to hold out for a review on this one for sure. The HD-audio could be nice but if the picture is the same as the dvd counterpart I may just stick with that. I currently have 1-12 on dvd so for uniformity the dvd would look better on the shelf.

neo_reloaded · 05-05-2010, 05:36 PM

Assuming Fox uses a standard BD case, I think that would be a motivator for me to get it! I can't stand the fold-out cardboard cases the DVDs have been using since season 11 - sliding the discs in and out of the tight cardboard sleeves is not a pleasant experience.

PowellPressburger · 05-05-2010, 06:27 PM

I wish they would release the BLUs for SIMPSON's in the same style case as all the previous DVD seasons. They could have a slight border on the top part of the case to let customers know which is DVD and which is blu.

That season 20 Blu release case was really bad. Very cheap. Esp for the price.

It is a nice change to know Season 13 is back on track with extras, at least audio commentaries are noted.

cathexist · 05-05-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

Assuming Fox uses a standard BD case, I think that would be a motivator for me to get it! I can't stand the fold-out cardboard cases the DVDs have been using since season 11 - sliding the discs in and out of the tight cardboard sleeves is not a pleasant experience.

I know, they're absolutely horrible...you can barely tell a disc is even in there. Just looked like a little foldout brochure on card-stock or something until you look between the layers.

deadhatetheliving · 05-05-2010, 07:40 PM

I will get this on DVD.

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 05-06-2010, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

I will get this on DVD.

yea, Dvd here too. no need for blu-ray since its not HD at all..

Kory · 05-06-2010, 01:43 AM

For continuity's sake alone, I'll stick with the DVD.

csdot · 05-06-2010, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melsredmazda3

yea, Dvd here too. no need for blu-ray since its not HD at all..

i dont get this logic

Matt.English · 05-06-2010, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csdot

i dont get this logic

Neither do I. I'm definitely picking this one up on blu-ray.

deadhatetheliving · 05-06-2010, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csdot

i dont get this logic

Whats the point of switching to Blu version of the series when only 2 out of 20+ season are on Blu-ray.

CoMaToast · 05-06-2010, 02:04 AM

i get it for Blu fanatics, but are season like Simpsons, south park , family guy etc really needed on blu?

05-05-2010, 05:00 PM	#141
Remmus Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Argentina Trading Score:3	The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season Blu-ray The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season Blu-ray Review I don't know why they're releasing a BD of this season, it's not HD! Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-21-2012 at 01:13 AM.

05-05-2010, 05:10 PM	#142
CaptainYoda Power Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Temescal Valley, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:371	Thats a good question. But great picture of Ralph on the cover!!!

05-05-2010, 05:11 PM	#143
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1275 Blu-ray collection:6788 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	It wasn't broadcast in HD at the time, but but the bump to HD (and it better be in the native 1.33:1 format and not 1.78:1) is still beneficial if the masters are of sufficient quality. And they're releasing season 13 because that's where they left off prior to the cash-grab that was the Season 20 release, which should mean we'll get the usual plethora of extras.

05-05-2010, 05:12 PM	#144
nametag Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:London, UK 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:506 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:4	Technical specifications according to IMDb: Film negative format (mm/video inches) Film Printed film format Video (HDTV) (season 20-) Video (NTSC) (seasons 1-19) Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1 (seasons 1-19) 1.78 : 1 (season 20-) So I guess if they go back to the 'film negative format' they COULD make it HD? Who knows whether they've done that though, I'll bet there is no noticeable difference between this and the DVD version. The review here for season 20 said the non-HD eps "look strikingly similar to the set's standard DVD counterpart."

05-05-2010, 05:21 PM	#145
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	This will be one of those sets that comes down to the review for me. I don't want to waste my money on something that looks minimally better than the DVD counterpart, esp. since I have the previous 12 seasons on DVD. I only have the 20th season on blu because of the HD episodes. Glad they're releasing more Simpsons though. Could always use more.

05-05-2010, 05:27 PM	#146
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:307 Blu-ray collection:1258 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	I was planning on not buying past season 11...but if 13 is on blu-ray AND has commentaries on all the episodes like 20 should have, then I'll grab it.

05-05-2010, 05:31 PM	#147
Remmus Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Argentina Trading Score:3	According to tvshowsondvd.com all 22 episodes will be 1.33:1 with 5.1 DTS-HD audio and commentaries.

05-05-2010, 05:31 PM	#148
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Audio commentaries on all 22 episodes is pretty awesome. DTS HD-MA is good too, but still not sure on the PQ upgrade.

05-05-2010, 05:34 PM	#150
DeadDog Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:355 Digital collection:96 iTunes collection:125 Trading Score:360	Yeah, I'm going to hold out for a review on this one for sure. The HD-audio could be nice but if the picture is the same as the dvd counterpart I may just stick with that. I currently have 1-12 on dvd so for uniformity the dvd would look better on the shelf.

05-05-2010, 05:36 PM	#151
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	Assuming Fox uses a standard BD case, I think that would be a motivator for me to get it! I can't stand the fold-out cardboard cases the DVDs have been using since season 11 - sliding the discs in and out of the tight cardboard sleeves is not a pleasant experience.

05-05-2010, 06:27 PM	#152
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1005 Blu-ray collection:3678 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:301	I wish they would release the BLUs for SIMPSON's in the same style case as all the previous DVD seasons. They could have a slight border on the top part of the case to let customers know which is DVD and which is blu. That season 20 Blu release case was really bad. Very cheap. Esp for the price. It is a nice change to know Season 13 is back on track with extras, at least audio commentaries are noted.

05-05-2010, 07:40 PM	#154
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:821 Blu-ray collection:2704 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	I will get this on DVD.

05-06-2010, 01:43 AM	#156
Kory Banned Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:1060 Trading Score:7	For continuity's sake alone, I'll stick with the DVD.

05-06-2010, 02:04 AM	#160
CoMaToast Banned Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:126	i get it for Blu fanatics, but are season like Simpsons, south park , family guy etc really needed on blu?

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