Top Gear UK Comes to Blu-ray - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) · 02-10-2011, 02:48 PM

I'm glad they're getting an American BD release. The BBC is really good with getting the good shows out quickly. It's a little bit pricey to preorder at the moment but I will definitely pick these 2 up if/when I see them on sale. I love the show.

danbenzvi · 02-10-2011, 04:23 PM

There's an issue with episode 5 of season 15 (the one with Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise as the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car). The episode, as originally aired, closed with a very good profile of Formula One driver Ayrton Senna which made up the last 12 minutes of the episode.

Unfortunately, Formula One put some extreme restrictions on Top Gear's use of the piece. The show was granted permission to air the piece once and only once. Any versions of the show past the original airing would be required to have the piece edited out. That means reruns, versions of the show on DVD/Blu-Ray, iTunes editions, the works.

Accordingly, the version of episode 5 on the season 15 BD will have the final piece edited out (and, consequently, runs about twelve minutes shorter than the rest of the episodes). It's unfortunate and it's irritating but there's nothing that can be done about it.

halo0 · 02-10-2011, 04:56 PM

Wow that sucks, that Senna film was great.

madacj · 02-10-2011, 05:09 PM

i have just looked at the packaging, it says for clearance reasons certain edits have been made. it terms of audio it just says english stereo

BMM · 02-10-2011, 07:27 PM

I'm still trying to figure out why season 14 is $21.99 and season 15 is only $18.99. Wonder if the price will drop by next week.

Trace17 · 02-11-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by madacj

I have recieved my copies of seasons 14 and 15 today from axelmusic and I can confirm that they are region free!

In James May Dacia Sandero voice, "Good news!"

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Originally Posted by Exist2Inspire

Can you confirm that they are un-edited? I believe they normally edit out "The News" (One of the best parts), as well as some of the Interviews.

I'm curious about the news aspects as well. Info?

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Originally Posted by danbenzvi

There's an issue with episode 5 of season 15 (the one with Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise as the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car). The episode, as originally aired, closed with a very good profile of Formula One driver Ayrton Senna which made up the last 12 minutes of the episode.

Unfortunately, Formula One put some extreme restrictions on Top Gear's use of the piece. The show was granted permission to air the piece once and only once. Any versions of the show past the original airing would be required to have the piece edited out. That means reruns, versions of the show on DVD/Blu-Ray, iTunes editions, the works.

Accordingly, the version of episode 5 on the season 15 BD will have the final piece edited out (and, consequently, runs about twelve minutes shorter than the rest of the episodes). It's unfortunate and it's irritating but there's nothing that can be done about it.

I actually knew that the Senna tribute would be cut. And, actually, I think it aired twice. FIA (And Bernie) are absolute tightwads about archive footage and as soon as it aired everyone knew that'd be the only time to see it.

That being said, it is on the interwebz. And it is quite amazing. Seeing Lewis' emotion in his car too as really cool. I will definitely keep it on my computer because it's one of my absolute favorite moments of all Top Gear.

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Originally Posted by BMM

I'm still trying to figure out why season 14 is $21.99 and season 15 is only $18.99. Wonder if the price will drop by next week.

I was wondering this as well. I ended up giving in and ordering them on Amazon to get here Tuesday. I can't pass it up. But when I was re-looking at the info, I noticed the extras on Season 14 say "Polar special". Is that THE polar special that was released across the pond and sells for 30-40 USD?

http://www.amazon.com/TOP-GEAR-POLAR-SPECIAL/dp/B001D40U5M/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1297404566&sr=8-15

If so, that's a pretty dang sweet special feature. If those that have it can see, that would be great. It runs just a tad over an hour, like a normal episode (though I don't know if "the director's cut" is any longer").

Exist2Inspire · 02-11-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Trace17

If so, that's a pretty dang sweet special feature. If those that have it can see, that would be great. It runs just a tad over an hour, like a normal episode (though I don't know if "the director's cut" is any longer").

I could be mistaken, but I believe that the Director's cut is around the 90 minute mark. When I get home i'll check the Blu.

Trace17 · 02-13-2011, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Exist2Inspire

I could be mistaken, but I believe that the Director's cut is around the 90 minute mark. When I get home i'll check the Blu.

So any new info on it?

rkproceed · 02-13-2011, 11:33 PM

thx for the heads up Trace17 , I love Top Gear very much

Exist2Inspire · 02-13-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Trace17

So any new info on it?

Sorry. The Polar Special is 72 minutes

halo0 · 02-14-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BMM

I'm still trying to figure out why season 14 is $21.99 and season 15 is only $18.99. Wonder if the price will drop by next week.

Series 14 is 3 discs, while 15 is only 2 discs. The SRP's are $30 and $25 respectively.

Since both series have the same number of episodes (7), I'd be hard-pressed to explain why one required more space.

FYI, for those who already have the Polar Special blu, Amazon is offering $13.50 on a trade-in, making the purchase of Series 14 a net cost of $8.49.

I just traded mine in, you ship it off to the merchant for free and they put a GC in your account upon receipt.

Trace17 · 02-14-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Exist2Inspire

Sorry. The Polar Special is 72 minutes

Thanks for the info. I guess that begs the question on which version it is - regular or directors. I always thought the regular was about 62 minutes.

Either way, I think it's really sweet that the Polar Special is on it. Essentially makes it 8 episodes.

Nightshade · 02-14-2011, 08:48 PM

Can not wait for my sets tomorrow

I had hoped they would get here today but didnt

Iceman_II · 02-14-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinky-Dinkins

So, they'll be converting it to 1080i60... great. Since it was recorded originally for broadcast over in the UK I'd assume it'd originally be in 1080i50. So.. I'd assume this would have a slight amount of artifacting / ghosting as opposed to the eventual UK release (which would be in its native 1080i50).

I wish the UK would stop recording and broadcasting their shows in 1080i50.

They aren't doing it just to piss us off... the reason they are doing it is because they have different electricity than we do, we have 60Hz power, and they have 50Hz. When Television was developed, the frequency of the power was set as a clock to control the frequency of the scan, so by necessity, ours was multiples of 60, and theirs was multiples of 50.

Stinky-Dinkins · 02-15-2011, 02:35 AM

Yeah, that's my point. The limitations of 80 years ago when these standards were developed should now be entirely obsolete. These HD sets are neither NTSC or PAL and are capable of accepting and converting resolutions of varying refresh rates (as are most of the cable boxes in modern use.) Why are they still broadcasting with a 50hz refresh rate on HD channels in Europe?

Exist2Inspire · 02-15-2011, 04:24 PM

Anyone end up picking these up today? I want to pick it up alongside MvsC3, but only if the news isn't edited.

ogb · 02-15-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Exist2Inspire

Anyone end up picking these up today? I want to pick it up alongside MvsC3, but only if the news isn't edited.

Got mine in the mail from Amazon. From what I've watched, it matches up with the BBC America aired edits, and the picture quality isn't AMAZING, but definitely a step up from DVD.

Trace17 · 02-15-2011, 06:04 PM

Haven't got mine yet. I did see the dvds at Wal-mart though. That was a bit shocking.

Stinky-Dinkins · 02-15-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ogb

Got mine in the mail from Amazon. From what I've watched, it matches up with the BBC America aired edits, and the picture quality isn't AMAZING, but definitely a step up from DVD.

So what specifically have you seen that made you think it matched up with the BBCA edits? Until very recently the show was edited to fit into a one hour timeslot with about 10- 15 or so minutes of commercials and the news was edited out completely. Is the news in the Season 14 BD? How long are the individual episodes, 45 - 50 minutes or the original 60 minute UK format?

Nightshade · 02-15-2011, 08:45 PM

Got both sets today VERY HAPPY

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Originally Posted by Stinky-Dinkins

So what specifically have you seen that made you think it matched up with the BBCA edits? Until very recently the show was edited to fit into a one hour timeslot with about 10- 15 or so minutes of commercials and the news was edited out completely. Is the news in the Season 14 BD? How long are the individual episodes, 45 - 50 minutes or the original 60 minute UK format?

I just finished watching the 1st ep of season 14 and it was 1HR AND 1 min long.

02-14-2011, 08:48 PM	#33
Nightshade Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Atlantis Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:147 DVD collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:27 Trading Score:81	Can not wait for my sets tomorrowI had hoped they would get here today but didnt

02-10-2011, 02:48 PM	#21
Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Tampa, FL Blu-ray collection:643 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:12	I'm glad they're getting an American BD release. The BBC is really good with getting the good shows out quickly. It's a little bit pricey to preorder at the moment but I will definitely pick these 2 up if/when I see them on sale. I love the show.

02-10-2011, 04:23 PM	#22
danbenzvi Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:1484 iTunes collection:491	There's an issue with episode 5 of season 15 (the one with Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise as the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car). The episode, as originally aired, closed with a very good profile of Formula One driver Ayrton Senna which made up the last 12 minutes of the episode. Unfortunately, Formula One put some extreme restrictions on Top Gear's use of the piece. The show was granted permission to air the piece once and only once. Any versions of the show past the original airing would be required to have the piece edited out. That means reruns, versions of the show on DVD/Blu-Ray, iTunes editions, the works. Accordingly, the version of episode 5 on the season 15 BD will have the final piece edited out (and, consequently, runs about twelve minutes shorter than the rest of the episodes). It's unfortunate and it's irritating but there's nothing that can be done about it.

02-10-2011, 04:56 PM	#23
halo0 Member Member since:Aug 2009	Wow that sucks, that Senna film was great.

02-10-2011, 05:09 PM	#24
madacj Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:822 DVD collection:318	i have just looked at the packaging, it says for clearance reasons certain edits have been made. it terms of audio it just says english stereo

02-10-2011, 07:27 PM	#25
BMM Expert Member Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:66	I'm still trying to figure out why season 14 is $21.99 and season 15 is only $18.99. Wonder if the price will drop by next week.

02-13-2011, 11:33 PM	#29
rkproceed Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Lebanon Blu-ray collection:77	thx for the heads up Trace17 , I love Top Gear very much

02-15-2011, 02:35 AM	#35
Stinky-Dinkins Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:1	Yeah, that's my point. The limitations of 80 years ago when these standards were developed should now be entirely obsolete. These HD sets are neither NTSC or PAL and are capable of accepting and converting resolutions of varying refresh rates (as are most of the cable boxes in modern use.) Why are they still broadcasting with a 50hz refresh rate on HD channels in Europe?

02-15-2011, 04:24 PM	#36
Exist2Inspire Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:260 Blu-ray collection:1539 DVD collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:6	Anyone end up picking these up today? I want to pick it up alongside MvsC3, but only if the news isn't edited.

02-15-2011, 06:04 PM	#38
Trace17 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Oklahoma 4K collection:285 Blu-ray collection:1342 Trading Score:136	Haven't got mine yet. I did see the dvds at Wal-mart though. That was a bit shocking.

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