Aaron Sorkin's THE NEWSROOM The Complete First Season - HBO Pre-order on Amazon - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

FrankBlue · 06-14-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalsk

Any news on whether this is Region Free or not?

Apparently yes, according to Amazon UK (if you scroll down).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Newsroom...words=newsroom

gettodamoofies · 06-15-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankBlue

Apparently yes, according to Amazon UK (if you scroll down).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Newsroom...words=newsroom

That's the UK release which is distributed by Warner Bros, just like HBO is here in Australia. As they're done by WB they're always region free as WB does not region code their discs.

Although a lot of US HBO titles are region free a couple have been A or A/B locked. I suspect it is region free but until someone confirms I wouldn't take it as gospel based on something from another country. My copy should be here in about a week and if someone hasn't confirmed it by that time I will most definitely check the region coding on all discs.

KilloWertz · 06-15-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtylemons

My local Best Buy had it for $34.99. For whatever reason, that and a CD I purchased were both on sale in-store, but not online.

$34.99 was supposed to be for the DVD version. That's what the prices were listed on the new release display in front of the checkouts in my store. If they gave it to you for that, you got a nice $5 bonus.

FrankBlue · 06-15-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtylemons

My local Best Buy had it for $34.99. For whatever reason, that and a CD I purchased were both on sale in-store, but not online.

Here's the retail price on Newsroom: The Complete First Season from Best Buy.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpa...=960&saas=saas

lukes5858 · 06-16-2013, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by atexp80

That's the UK release which is distributed by Warner Bros, just like HBO is here in Australia. As they're done by WB they're always region free as WB does not region code their discs.

Although a lot of US HBO titles are region free a couple have been A or A/B locked. I suspect it is region free but until someone confirms I wouldn't take it as gospel based on something from another country. My copy should be here in about a week and if someone hasn't confirmed it by that time I will most definitely check the region coding on all discs.

I tested all 4 Blu-ray discs and they all work on my region B PS3 but the DVD's are region 1 locked.

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felipefps · 06-17-2013, 04:17 AM

Could anyone post pictures and/or video of the edition? Can't seem to find it anywhere. :O Thanks!

ArtVandelay · 07-08-2013, 08:02 AM

Is it just me, or does the first episode look really "off"?
The review makes no mention of that.

gettodamoofies · 07-08-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtVandelay

Is it just me, or does the first episode look really "off"?
The review makes no mention of that.

I believe you'll find it was filmed on Super 16mm film as opposed to digitally shot like the rest of the season. It'll have a grittier, grainier and somewhat softer appearance than the rest of the season. It's technically sound though.

ArtVandelay · 07-08-2013, 01:19 PM

^ Yes, I did some searching and you are of course correct.

Still, it would have been nice if the review had mentioned that.

bluskies · 07-14-2013, 05:41 AM

Less than 24 hours until season 2 starts!

bluskies · 07-15-2013, 03:01 AM

Just watched the first episode of the second season. I had heard that Sorkin was going to try to make it more politically even between parties but this episode had none of the bite of last season. Too much time devoted to whatever this season-wide story is going to be and on releationships. Major disappointment.

thompsonjohn · 07-15-2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bluskies

Just watched the first episode of the second season. I had heard that Sorkin was going to try to make it more politically even between parties but this episode had none of the bite of last season. Too much time devoted to whatever this season-wide story is going to be and on releationships. Major disappointment.

Kinda disappointing to hear. I skipped the premier because too many other things were on, I'll watch the repeat in an hour or so.

I always thought it was a weird concept to begin with. Almost like "The Larry Sanders Show" but they could atleast make up some of the stories involving celebrities, not everything had to be based around an event that's kinda of already outdated by the time the show airs. I mean from what I understand the season premier has something to do with reporting on the Romney campaign. Ugh.

So I guess what I'm saying is, if the relationships with the character's are weak, this show has a real problem because they can't re-write the past which a lot of the show relies on.

Steve Lilley · 07-15-2013, 11:50 AM

I completely disagree. I think that, at least going off of the first episode of the second season, THE NEWSROOM is finally the show I hoped it would be when it premiered.

dreamover · 11-20-2013, 06:20 PM

$28.49 right now on amazon. Low enough for me to finally bite.

bookcase · 11-26-2013, 03:36 PM

$22.99 on Amazon. Now I'm considering a purchase!

BLeClair12 · 11-26-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bookcase

$22.99 on Amazon. Now I'm considering a purchase!

I bit. One of the most captivating shows I've ever seen. I have constant access via HBO Go, but I have to own it.

bookcase · 11-26-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BLeClair12

I bit. One of the most captivating shows I've ever seen. I have constant access via HBO Go, but I have to own it.

That's what's holding me back.

But I did just bite on House of Cards for $12.99 even though I have Netflix streaming.

BLeClair12 · 11-26-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bookcase

That's what's holding me back.

But I did just bite on House of Cards for $12.99 even though I have Netflix streaming.

I admit, I did have some additional outside motivation. I've been trying to get my parents to watch the show, and they want to, but neither of them care enough to take the time to learn how to use HBO Go on the TV. So, having the Blu-Ray will help speed the process along.

tama · 01-14-2014, 11:28 PM

...And HBO announced today the show will end after it's 3rd Season. After seeing luke warm critical reception and overall low ratings.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...season/228948/

bsweetness · 01-15-2014, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tama

...And HBO announced today the show will end after it's 3rd Season. After seeing luke warm critical reception and overall low ratings.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...season/228948/

Yeah, folks have been discussing it over in the TV forum thread since the news broke yesterday. Sad to see it go.

06-17-2013, 04:17 AM	#126
felipefps Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Brazil, Atibaia-SP Blu-ray collection:223 DVD collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:1	Could anyone post pictures and/or video of the edition? Can't seem to find it anywhere. :O Thanks!

07-08-2013, 08:02 AM	#127
ArtVandelay Member Member since:Oct 2012 Blu-ray collection:1	Is it just me, or does the first episode look really "off"? The review makes no mention of that.

07-08-2013, 01:19 PM	#129
ArtVandelay Member Member since:Oct 2012 Blu-ray collection:1	^ Yes, I did some searching and you are of course correct. Still, it would have been nice if the review had mentioned that.

07-14-2013, 05:41 AM	#130
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1848 DVD collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 73	Less than 24 hours until season 2 starts!

07-15-2013, 03:01 AM	#131
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1848 DVD collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 73	Just watched the first episode of the second season. I had heard that Sorkin was going to try to make it more politically even between parties but this episode had none of the bite of last season. Too much time devoted to whatever this season-wide story is going to be and on releationships. Major disappointment.

07-15-2013, 11:50 AM	#133
Steve Lilley Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Baltimore, Maryland Trading Score:20	I completely disagree. I think that, at least going off of the first episode of the second season, THE NEWSROOM is finally the show I hoped it would be when it premiered.

11-20-2013, 06:20 PM	#134
dreamover Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:151 DVD collection:244	$28.49 right now on amazon. Low enough for me to finally bite.

11-26-2013, 03:36 PM	#135
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1207 Trading Score:2	$22.99 on Amazon. Now I'm considering a purchase!

01-14-2014, 11:28 PM	#139
tama Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:685 Blu-ray collection:1229	...And HBO announced today the show will end after it's 3rd Season. After seeing luke warm critical reception and overall low ratings. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...season/228948/

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