Game of Thrones Season 1 | Season 2 & Collector's ED - Page 82 - Blu-ray Forum

eshepler · 06-19-2012, 09:58 PM

While I understand the need to keep the same title from Season to season so as not to confuse people, I have to admit I'm a little miffed they didn't allude to the title of the second book with season 2.

In fact I don't feel George R.R. Martin is getting as much credit/publicity as he should be. Then again I don't really follow the news that much so maybe he is? The show is good (very good) but the books are absolutely fantastic.

Anyways, just wishing this season was called "A Clash if Kings"

Aragorn the Elfstone · 06-19-2012, 10:04 PM

It's just not feasible. You would lose people season to season who wouldn't realize it's the same show (maybe not the die hards, but certainly some would be lost). Plus, after season 2, it's not going to be a book=season adaptation anyway, so it makes since to stick with one title. In my opinion, Game of Thrones is a great title for the whole series (especially as the phrase keeps popping up in the later books).

eshepler · 06-19-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn84

It's just not feasible. You would lose people season to season who wouldn't realize it's the same show (maybe not the die hards, but certainly some would be lost). Plus, after season 2, it's not going to be a book=season adaptation anyway, so it makes since to stick with one title. In my opinion, Game of Thrones is a great title for the whole series (especially as the phrase keeps popping up in the later books).

I would have preferred "Fire and Ice" as it more aptly applies to the true dichotomy that the story is leading to.

Gold Ranger · 06-19-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by neoz

After you watch episode 10 come back and post.

I really wanna see this person's reflection on each and every episode as he/she watches them...

I always love hearing insight from new fans about stuff...
yeah, yeah, I know, I'm a new fan as well...

Blu Reaper · 06-20-2012, 03:54 AM

It Was Okay Could Have Been Better Needed More Killiing's Okay Show I Guess Not Better Than Spartacus!!!

snakemaster7 · 06-20-2012, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Reaper

It Was Okay Could Have Been Better Needed More Killiing's Okay Show I Guess Not Better Than Spartacus!!!

varmintx · 06-20-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Reaper

It Was Okay Could Have Been Better Needed More Killiing's Okay Show I Guess Not Better Than Spartacus!!!

Thanks For The Insightful Commentary The Run-On Sentence Extraneous Apostrophe's And The Way You Capitalize Every Word In Your Sentence Is Reeeeeeeeeally Cool And Totally Not Annoying Don't Forget Extra Exclamation Points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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That was actually difficult to do.

KarmaNL · 06-20-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by varmintx

Thanks For The Insightful Commentary The Run-On Sentence Extraneous Apostrophe's And The Way You Capitalize Every Word In Your Sentence Is Reeeeeeeeeally Cool And Totally Not Annoying Don't Forget Extra Exclamation Points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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That was actually difficult to do.

hahah yes it does require some skill

GoldMotel · 06-24-2012, 02:59 AM

I was able to snag the first pressing blu ray edition of S1 on amazon for 45% off. Wanted to get it not only before amazon's stock runs out but so when the (inevitable) complete series comes out, I can switch out the changed disc.

comicgeek · 06-24-2012, 04:12 AM

Is the first pressing still on amazon and will the best buy exclusives be re done? I love this show just havent picked it up yet.

GoldMotel · 06-24-2012, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by comicgeek

Is the first pressing still on amazon and will the best buy exclusives be re done? I love this show just havent picked it up yet.

The first pressing for both DVD and Blu is still on amazon for about $46 (shipping included) [blu ray price]. I don't think the best buy exclusives will be redone though.

I was waiting for the inevitable complete series to be released (since I hate having to double dip), but because of the stupid hoopla about a 2 second scene, I wanted to snatch up the unedited version before it goes OOP.

According to tvshowsondvd.com, the second pressing will be available no later than July 9th.

j128v897 · 06-24-2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Reaper

It Was Okay Could Have Been Better Needed More Killiing's Okay Show I Guess Not Better Than Spartacus!!!

Yeah I agree. A show is only good if a lot of people are killed.

BluLobsta · 06-25-2012, 03:05 PM

I just noticed that this is labeled 'Discontinued' on Amazon. What's up with that? Does that mean no Lightning Deals or DOTW in the future? Or is this just a sly way of getting people to jump on it?

This is the absolute first item on my Wish List, but I'll jump on it today if it is going OOP.

Mavrick · 06-25-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

I just noticed that this is labeled 'Discontinued' on Amazon. What's up with that? Does that mean no Lightning Deals or DOTW in the future? Or is this just a sly way of getting people to jump on it?

This is the absolute first item on my Wish List, but I'll jump on it today if it is going OOP.

Might be worth reading a few posts above and on the previous page. Only takes abut a minute

But yeah it's being pulled because GW Bushes fake head is on a spike in a scene that lasts about 1 second and you cant even see the face.

So they are editing the scene out of all future releases. So get it now and own a bit of history before it's erased from the records for all of time

BluLobsta · 06-25-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

Might be worth reading a few posts above and on the previous page. Only takes abut a minute

But yeah it's being pulled because GW Bushes fake head is on a spike in a scene that lasts about 1 second and you cant even see the face.

So they are editing the scene out of all future releases. So get it now and own a bit of history before it's erased from the records for all of time

Wow, I heard about the Bush 43 controversy but didn't know they were pulling the scene and re-releasing.

Good enough reason for me to pick it up

Can't wait! I'll probably watch this as much as I watch Band of Brothers

GoldMotel · 06-25-2012, 10:04 PM

For those interested, here's a screencap of the edited scene from Entertainment Weekly.

It looks like they either did a headswap or photoshop to make the head less recognizable.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/06/25/ga...ced-new-photo/

Mavrick · 06-25-2012, 10:08 PM

Whats even more pathetic is that the set was out for 2-3months and nobody gave a fu*k until the "media" picked up on it... 2-3months late... Must have been a slow news day

GoldMotel · 06-25-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

Whats even more pathetic is that the set was out for 2-3months and nobody gave a fu*k until the "media" picked up on it... 2-3months late... Must have been a slow news day

I know right? Now the commentary (if that isn't edited to fit the new scene) won't make any sense when that scene comes up.

HBO should have stuck to its guns and said something like "It was an unfortunate coincidence and oversight. We apologize, the producers apologize, we will make sure it won't happen again."

I can't believe that all this work is being done over a 2 second scene that probably 99% of people didn't even notice in the first place.

Aragorn the Elfstone · 06-26-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldMotel

For those interested, here's a screencap of the edited scene from Entertainment Weekly.

It looks like they either did a headswap or photoshop to make the head less recognizable.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/06/25/ga...ced-new-photo/

LOL, looks like the same head. Just looks like he's holding his breath.

arcadeforest · 06-26-2012, 12:36 AM

Finally got around to picking up the blurays, did not see this on HBO and have not read the books. I'm impressed so far. I've seen the first four episodes - trying to only watch 1-2 episodes per week to time it with season two's release.

06-20-2012, 03:54 AM	#1625
Blu Reaper Active Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Jusleff, Columbia Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:554 DVD collection:221 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:1	First Season Was Slow Paced It Was Okay Could Have Been Better Needed More Killiing's Okay Show I Guess Not Better Than Spartacus!!!

06-19-2012, 09:58 PM	#1621
eshepler Special Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:950 Trading Score:18	While I understand the need to keep the same title from Season to season so as not to confuse people, I have to admit I'm a little miffed they didn't allude to the title of the second book with season 2. In fact I don't feel George R.R. Martin is getting as much credit/publicity as he should be. Then again I don't really follow the news that much so maybe he is? The show is good (very good) but the books are absolutely fantastic. Anyways, just wishing this season was called "A Clash if Kings"

06-19-2012, 10:04 PM	#1622
Aragorn the Elfstone Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Secondary World 4K collection:245 Blu-ray collection:773 DVD collection:152 Digital collection:115	It's just not feasible. You would lose people season to season who wouldn't realize it's the same show (maybe not the die hards, but certainly some would be lost). Plus, after season 2, it's not going to be a book=season adaptation anyway, so it makes since to stick with one title. In my opinion, Game of Thrones is a great title for the whole series (especially as the phrase keeps popping up in the later books).

06-24-2012, 02:59 AM	#1629
GoldMotel Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:California, USA 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:345 iTunes collection:22	I was able to snag the first pressing blu ray edition of S1 on amazon for 45% off. Wanted to get it not only before amazon's stock runs out but so when the (inevitable) complete series comes out, I can switch out the changed disc.

06-24-2012, 04:12 AM	#1630
comicgeek Expert Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:8	Is the first pressing still on amazon and will the best buy exclusives be re done? I love this show just havent picked it up yet.

06-25-2012, 03:05 PM	#1633
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	I just noticed that this is labeled 'Discontinued' on Amazon. What's up with that? Does that mean no Lightning Deals or DOTW in the future? Or is this just a sly way of getting people to jump on it? This is the absolute first item on my Wish List, but I'll jump on it today if it is going OOP.

06-25-2012, 10:04 PM	#1636
GoldMotel Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:California, USA 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:345 iTunes collection:22	For those interested, here's a screencap of the edited scene from Entertainment Weekly. It looks like they either did a headswap or photoshop to make the head less recognizable. http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/06/25/ga...ced-new-photo/

06-25-2012, 10:08 PM	#1637
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Whats even more pathetic is that the set was out for 2-3months and nobody gave a fu*k until the "media" picked up on it... 2-3months late... Must have been a slow news day

06-26-2012, 12:36 AM	#1640
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	Finally got around to picking up the blurays, did not see this on HBO and have not read the books. I'm impressed so far. I've seen the first four episodes - trying to only watch 1-2 episodes per week to time it with season two's release.

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