Space: 1999 The Complete First Series on Blu-ray

[pferreira]

Originally Posted by gouryella

Yes I noticed this last year. I had already bought the 1st series then saw the complete set cheap. It was cheaper than buying series 2 on it's own. On receiving I discovered why.

That reminds me I can't remember if I've bought series 2 or not yet......

What is it with Network removing extras for complete sets? They pulled the same trick with Captain Scarlet.

[Modman]

How Network treats extras is decidedly odd.

I am not a fan of keeping the extras for limited releases, if it's because they don't think buyers of complete sets are hardcore fans that's a poor excuse.

At least with Space 1999 you pays your money and takes your choice i.e. a cheaper complete set with limited extras or Series 1 and 2 separately with all the extras available.

[Indiana Jones]

Originally Posted by sawyer6

Hello
I don't know if this was mentioned before I just bought the complete series on blu ray and it looks it's missing a lot of extras for the individual season releases

I looked into buying it a few months back and realised it only included the Blu-rays so would be missing a lot of the extras as they were on the DVDs but that didn't bother me as I just wanted the show and as cheap as possible so held off until last week when I found it for £26

[Ste7en]

Damn! Nice posts. I've almost bought the complete series several times. So pleased I didn't now. I'll keep my eyes open for the individual sets on sale.

[sawyer6]

A bit disappointed now ��

[Network23]

so whats missing on the complete series set, as opposed to buying the individual seasons?

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by Network23

so whats missing on the complete series set, as opposed to buying the individual seasons?

Courtesy of Rewind.
Series 1 - http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=16902

-- "These Episodes" documentary (selected individual episode analysis: "Breakaway", "Matter of Life and Death", "Black Sun", "Another Time Another Place", "Guardian of Piri", "Force of Life", "The Last Sunset", "Voyager's Return", "The Full Circle", "War Games", "The Troubled Spirit", "Space Brain", "Mission of the Darians", "Dragon's Domain", and "The Testament of Arkadia") (95:18)
-- "Memories of Space" featurette (7:16)
-- "Sylvia Anderson on Live Action" featurette (16:13)
-- "Horizon: Space: 1999 Behind the Scenes Footage" featurette (2:29)
-- "Concept and Creation" featurette (12:38)
-- "Special Effects and Design" featurette (16:52)
-- Space: 1999 Year 1 Textless Generic Titles (1:44)
-- "Clapperboard" featurette (Special on Gerry Anderson; edited to remove non-Anderson footage) (38:59)
-- "Guardian of Piri Remembered" featurette (1:38)
-- Barry Gray’s Theme Demo (1:23)
-- Alternate Opening and Closing Titles (2:58)
-- 1975 Introduction to Series One (with Landau and Bain), from US station KRON-TV (1:54)
-- Effects Plates and Deleted Effects Scenes (silent, with music) (11:41)
-- Alien Attack Trailers (x3) (3:38)
-- Journey Through the Black Sun Trailer (1:53)
-- Ad Bumpers (0:38)
-- Lyons Maid Ice Lolly Advert (0:29)
- DVD-ROM material:
-- 13 Script PDFs
-- Space: 1999 annual PDF

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=34205

"Unexposed: Behind the Scenes of Series Two" 1976 documentary (25:07)
Stock Footage Archive (mute) (46:02)
"Cosmos: 1999" featurette (13:21)
Martin Landau Interview (44:53)
Outtake (0:27)
Promos and Trailers (10:42)
"Behind the Scenes: Model Shop" featurette (6:35)
Clean Titles (4:00)
Production Audio:
- The Taybor (26:18)
- The Rules of Luton (41:36)
- The Mark of Archanon (16:08)
- Brian the Brain (29:56)
Archive Interviews:
- Martin Landau (5:41)
- Barbara Bain (4:28)
- Gerry Anderson (4:33)
- Catherine Schell (3:17)
- Keith Wilson (4:11)
- Brian Johnson (6:42)
- Fred Freiberger (6:47)
DVD-ROM Material: Most of the scripts from series 2 and the annuals (in PDF format)

Also, the movie cut of Bringers of Wonder - Destination: Moonbase-Alpha - is unique to the individual limited edition release now OOP so is in neither the season sets or the complete.

[MillyD]

Originally Posted by oddbox83

Courtesy of Rewind.

Also, the movie cut of Bringers of Wonder - Destination: Moonbase-Alpha - is unique to the individual limited edition release now OOP so is in neither the season sets or the complete.

Network still has copies of that one, noticed it in current Blu ray sale.

[Ste7en]

This popped up on my Facebook page yesterday (posted 3rd January):

Official Gerry Anderson:

Our beloved Space: 1999 Blu-Ray has been discontinued, and stock is extremely limited...

I'm skint at the moment so I may have to get the 'complete' set at the end of the month.

Act fast!

[gouryella]

I'm assuming that's the separate seasons and complete releases? Might have to stump up £22 to get the 2nd series if so.

[Ste7en]

Originally Posted by gouryella

I'm assuming that's the separate seasons and complete releases? Might have to stump up £22 to get the 2nd series if so.

I'm assuming it is the lot.

[derek_1999]

Originally Posted by Ste7en

I'm assuming it is the lot.

Originally Posted by Ste7en

This popped up on my Facebook page yesterday (posted 3rd January):

Official Gerry Anderson:

I'm skint at the moment so I may have to get the 'complete' set at the end of the month.

Act fast!

Couldn't find the full text on the Facebook page...

But, I've been hanging back for a while now... even watched a few episodes of Season 2 on Forces TV - some are as bad (and as fun!) as I remembered As with most people, Season 1 (already have) is my favourite.

So your post has prompted me to jump - LOL I was holding out to see if Amazon was going to do something in the £15 range, but, what the hell - it's not a bad price on Network ATM, so more 70's TV to torture my other half with!

[Ste7en]

Originally Posted by derek_1999

Couldn't find the full text on the Facebook page...

https://www.facebook.com/GerryAnders...53135608150005

Wow, I didn't click the link but they are selling it for 17.99.

Edit: 5.99 shipping in the UK. Sod that. 2p cheaper than ordering from Network.

[Modman]

Originally Posted by Ste7en

This popped up on my Facebook page yesterday (posted 3rd January):

Official Gerry Anderson:


I'm skint at the moment so I may have to get the 'complete' set at the end of the month.

Act fast!

Non Space 1999 but they also mentioned last week that HD21 has also been discontinued.

[Spiderwalk]

I was surprised to see Catherine Schell in the new BBC Dracula series. I thought she'd retired from acting a long time ago.

[derek_1999]

Originally Posted by Ste7en

This popped up on my Facebook page yesterday (posted 3rd January):

Official Gerry Anderson:


I'm skint at the moment so I may have to get the 'complete' set at the end of the month.

Act fast!

Did you end up with Series 2?

Looks like it's still widely available, so I don't think there's a rush... but I'm glad I jumped in, being having fun watching it.

I really prefer S1 in tone/style, but S2 is fun in a different way.

Ahh - brings back fond memories of being a kid in the 70's... God, I'm old. LOL.

[Ste7en]

Originally Posted by derek_1999

Did you end up with Series 2?

Looks like it's still widely available, so I don't think there's a rush... but I'm glad I jumped in, being having fun watching it.

I really prefer S1 in tone/style, but S2 is fun in a different way.

Ahh - brings back fond memories of being a kid in the 70's... God, I'm old. LOL.

Not yet I'm afraid. Other domestic bills have taken priority (central heating repairs and I'm getting fourteen windows replaced next month)

I'll probably do that annoying thing where I wait too long then piss and moan about not being able to buy them when they do go OOP.

EDIT: Just ordered Season 2. Thanks for the much needed kick up the arse

[derek_1999]

Originally Posted by Ste7en

Not yet I'm afraid. Other domestic bills have taken priority (central heating repairs and I'm getting fourteen windows replaced next month)

I'll probably do that annoying thing where I wait too long then piss and moan about not being able to buy them when they do go OOP.

EDIT: Just ordered Season 2. Thanks for the much needed kick up the arse

LOL - I know what you mean - a new roof this year is due soon...

But, Blu-Rays win for another month or two (or three)

Regarding waiting too long... I did that with the Professionals (Western) - it was in loads of 2 for 10 and 3 for 10 sales at Amazon and Zoom, then suddenly disappeared from all the regular Zoom sales.. (only DVD left) and I've been watching a few pop in and out of stock at Amazon, so grabbed one (but ended up spending more).

Anyway. back on Space 1999, presume you ordered via Network? Amazon still have it at a high price.

[CHASLS2]

Time for 4k disc.

[mar3o]

Originally Posted by CHASLS2

Time for 4k disc.

I'd be all over that but I wouldn't hold my breath. Look how long it took to get year 2 on blu-ray.

Year 1 is definitely an old master now and I bet there's lots of room for improvement with a brand-new 4k scan, but I doubt it would happen any time soon, if ever. Thankfully what we have looks pretty amazing, especially considering the age of the year 1 masters.