Friends - Complete Seasons 1-10 Box Set Nov 12 Pre-order

[Poshteh1]

Originally Posted by Lnds500

Amazon.com has this for $195, that's 125 pounds. Not bad if you prefer the extras and the packaging

That's not a bad price, however, I don't think you can choose standard international shipping due to the high risk of being hit by massive customs fees, so you would have to use expedited shipping which is a few dollars more at $9.98, but there is a hefty import fees deposit of $41.19, taking the total sum to a little over £158.

[Lnds500]

Originally Posted by Poshteh1

That's not a bad price, however, I don't think you can choose standard international shipping due to the high risk of being hit by massive customs fees, so you would have to use expedited shipping which is a few dollars more at $9.98, but there is a hefty import fees deposit of $41.19, taking the total sum to a little over £158.

I have no idea how custom charges work over here. I'm really tempted though.

[Poshteh1]

Originally Posted by Lnds500

I have no idea how custom charges work over here. I'm really tempted though.

Well they're ridiculous here! I'm tempted myself, I much prefer the look of the US set, the UK looks to be very simple with just cases inside a box (which is great if you would prefer to save space), but the book packaging of the US set looks great!

[blame_thatcher]

Presumably this was shot on 3-perf 35mm, from which the centre 4:3 was extracted for broadcast. Sitcoms shot on 35mm are a totally alien concept to UK television production.

Even if I loved this show (I don't, I despise it), I can't begin to imagine why I or anyone else would want to shell out hard-earned cash to see it on Blu-ray.

[blu_sharpy]

Originally Posted by blame_thatcher

Presumably this was shot on 3-perf 35mm, from which the centre 4:3 was extracted for broadcast. Sitcoms shot on 35mm are a totally alien concept to UK television production.

Even if I loved this show (I don't, I despise it), I can't begin to imagine why I or anyone else would want to shell out hard-earned cash to see it on Blu-ray.

Presumably the reason people would want to shell out their hard-earned cash is for the exact reason that they love the show, is it not?

[chip75]

Originally Posted by blame_thatcher

Even if I loved this show (I don't, I despise it), I can't begin to imagine why I or anyone else would want to shell out hard-earned cash to see it on Blu-ray.

Maybe people want to see at it's best picture and sound quality or are new to home video have caught a few episodes in HD, love the series and want to own it on Blu.

It's not compulsory to buy to it. Unlike Avatar and The Dark Knight I'm sure there's a law stating everyone must own those....

[chip75]

Sorry if this has been posted:

• True Friends: Documentaries: Retrospective documentaries with new interviews looking at the influential 10 years of the show and how it changed the cultural landscape of the 90’s and first half of the new millennium
• Friends From the Start: Learn how the show was created and the challenges of finding the perfect cast and capturing “lightening in a bottle”
• When Friends Become Family: Enter the Writers Room and hear about the inspiration and development of some of the most iconic episodes and favorite moments from various seasons
• Legacy of Friends: Learn why the show had to come to an end, its influence on pop culture, and the legacy that it left behind
• The Original Producer’s Cut for 'The One Where Rachel Tells Ross': ‘The One Where Rachel Tells Ross’ is re-assembled back to its original form. An introduction by Kevin Bright will set up the episode and explain why it was ultimately edited before air.
• The Original Script for ‘The One Where Rachel Tells Ross’
• Friends On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2005)
• Friends Visit The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2004)
• The Ones With More Friends: The original extended broadcast episodes
• The One with the Never-Before-Seen Gags: Originally for the cast and crew, this never-before-seen gag reel has all the laughs that were too funny to include on the DVD
• The Rembrandts - "I'll Be There For You": Official music video featuring the cast of FriendsFriends Around the World: Explores the Friends phenomenon around the globe
• On Location in London: Cross the Atlantic for a whirlwind English visit with Friends
• The One That Goes Behind the Scenes: The full hour-long Discovery Channel Documentary
• Behind the Style: The Look of Friends: Costume Designer Debra McGuire, Hair Stylist Jonathan Hanousek, and Makeup Artist Robin Siegel offer an inside look at Friends fashion, hair and makeup over the years
• The Flaming Lips Phoebe Battles the Pink Robots music video featuring Lisa Kudrow and directed by Kevin S. Bright
• Friends Final Thoughts: The cast and producers reflect during their final days at work and after series production ends
• Never-before-seen uncut version of Smelly Cat
• Matt LeBlanc Joey Joey music video
• Commentaries From 31 Episodes
• Friends of Friends video guestbook
• Gag reels from multiple seasons
• And More!

The list is from DVDactive. So it seems the extended episodes will be present. With a retrospective documentary.

[Geoff D]

Those extended eps mentioned in that list were longer broadcast versions apparently, and are not the extended DVD episodes.

[Kev D]

still awaiting the official WHV UK press release to find out if this will be a different packaging. Discs will probably be the same as US hence the EU subtitle streams.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Those extended eps mentioned in that list were longer broadcast versions apparently, and are not the extended DVD episodes.

I think it's a common practice to edit episodes after their initial broadcast. I know a few people have probably emailed Warner for confirmation but I've done the same. It's not really a deal breaker for me as I've never scene the un-aired episodes.

Was it the newest sets on DVD that had the unseen episodes?

[nametag]

Originally Posted by chip75

I think it's a common practice to edit episodes after their initial broadcast. I know a few people have probably emailed Warner for confirmation but I've done the same. It's not really a deal breaker for me as I've never scene the un-aired episodes.

Was it the newest sets on DVD that had the unseen episodes?

Yes, the new release from 2009

[Show spoiler]

Up until then the UK had only seen the broadcast ones except for I think the individual volume DVD releases of season 7 and 8. And I think maybe the last episode was always extended?

However, the US has only seen the release of the extended versions on DVD as far as I'm aware.

[tanujdua]

Originally Posted by chip75

Maybe people want to see at it's best picture and sound quality or are new to home video have caught a few episodes in HD, love the series and want to own it on Blu.

It's not compulsory to buy to it. Unlike Avatar and The Dark Knight I'm sure there's a law stating everyone must own those....

I don't own TDK... yet

[Damage Inc.]

Hey, is it Region Free?...

I really want to see some screenshots though. I think it will be just fine, but I'd really like to see the difference.
Then, I think I'll wait with my purchase anyway, it will probably be around long enough and drop in price as well.
And like the DVD-box, I'm sure another one will come out, most likely for an anniversary.

[Kev D]

Amazon UK also added the regular boxart to their product page

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Friends-Comp.../dp/B0083SEZM0

Keeping my fingers crossed this is the def boxart for the UK.

[nightcrawler]

Originally Posted by Kev D

Amazon UK also added the regular boxart to their product page

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Friends-Comp.../dp/B0083SEZM0

Keeping my fingers crossed this is the def boxart for the UK.

Me too. The US lenticular box may look nice, but for practical reasons (shelf space, better housing for the discs) I prefer this one. Anyway, this artwork still looks pretty good.

[Kev D]

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

Me too. The US lenticular box may look nice, but for practical reasons (shelf space, better housing for the discs) I prefer this one. Anyway, this artwork still looks pretty good.

On a side note, it baffles me to see there are no rating logos on the box. But then again, we're still not sure it's the final UK artwork.

[nightcrawler]

Originally Posted by Kev D

On a side note, it baffles me to see there are no rating logos on the box. But then again, we're still not sure it's the final UK artwork.

The age rating will definitely be on the final box design - I think it's like a legal requirement or something. They may be able to put them on the side of the box though - they are on my West Wing boxset.

[Damage Inc.]

Originally Posted by Kev D

Amazon UK also added the regular boxart to their product page

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Friends-Comp.../dp/B0083SEZM0

Keeping my fingers crossed this is the def boxart for the UK.

I don't. But I wouldn't be surprised as the UK often gets shafted with an uglier box compared to the US.
Guess this would end up on my long waiting-list of US-imports.

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

The age rating will definitely be on the final box design - I think it's like a legal requirement or something. They may be able to put them on the side of the box though - they are on my West Wing boxset.

Could also be on a paper print they stick onto the box if the designers care as much.
I don't mind terrible, especially on a larger box, but they create separate prints for info, text and logos more and more, even on box-sets.

[bigeviljimmy]

They seem to have been pulled from hmv and amazons websites

[Kev D]

Originally Posted by bigeviljimmy

They seem to have been pulled from hmv and amazons websites

Placeholders still there but option to pre-order & price has indeed disappeared into thin air. Guess we have to wait for the official WHV press release.