Will HBO ever release OZ on Blu? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

slimdude · 07-19-2017, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AnamorphicWidescreen

Nothing new to report here, but I just wanted to bump this thread because of this recent retrospective article on OZ. Hard to believe the series is 20 years old this year:

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/3...ged-tv-forever

I never watched OZ when it was originally on (never had HBO/cable), but did catch some episodes on DVD off & on over the years. Back in 2014, I made a point of watching the entire series. Wow. Extremely powerful, horrific, bleak, and disturbing documentary-like series that seemed (and probably was) a realistic look at the prison system. One of my favorite sequences in the show (that I think was in every episode) was when the character in the wheelchair (Harold Perrineau) had a monologue about prison system facts - very informative & educational, and also depressing. I definitely find this series a lot more realistic & bleaker than more current shows like Orange is the New Black (which is an intentional dra-medy) or the reality show 60 Days in (which seems intentionally sanitized).

I would definitely be all for this show on Blu, but am not sure it will ever happen. The DVD's are acceptable, but it would be nice to see this great series in high-def.

Oz is one of HBO's most wanted TV series for a blu-ray release, along with a few of HBO's movies such as: No Escape, The Hitcher, and The Night Flier.

McCrutchy · 07-19-2017, 03:44 AM

The problem I see is that HBO is very disrespectful of OAR, and part of what makes Oz work is the "smaller" 1.33:1 aspect ratio. If HBO cropped it, much of the show would probably look like garbage, and obviously, there's no other way to get the show to 1.78:1. I watched the show when it was rebroadcast in full on HBO Zone HD a few years back, and was pleased but shocked to find that the SD masters were upscaled and presented in 1.33:1.

Of course, if HBO had any sense, they'd do the show proud, and release it in 1.33:1 HD, but I doubt that will ever happen, unless someone else with sense is allowed to oversee the project.

That, and the fact that if you binge watch this show, you'd probably want to kill yourself afterwards, is most likely what will keep this great show DVD-only.

Ray Jackson · 07-19-2017, 03:45 AM

I could do without the prison rape in my life.

...my life has too much prison rape as it is.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 07-19-2017, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

The problem I see is that HBO is very disrespectful of OAR, and part of what makes Oz work is the "smaller" 1.33:1 aspect ratio. If HBO cropped it, much of the show would probably look like garbage, and obviously, there's no other way to get the show to 1.78:1. I watched the show when it was rebroadcast in full on HBO Zone HD a few years back, and was pleased but shocked to find that the SD masters were upscaled and presented in 1.33:1.

Of course, if HBO had any sense, they'd do the show proud, and release it in 1.33:1 HD, but I doubt that will ever happen, unless someone else with sense is allowed to oversee the project.

Agreed. OZ is definitely a show that needs to be seen in the OAR, no question.

And, no way is OZ a show anyone should ever binge watch. I could only get through 1-2 episodes at a time, and that was it.

Adster81 · 06-12-2018, 11:20 PM

yes this and six feet under we are all dying for on blu ray. we since have got the wire and sopranos. but these 2 shows really need it Oz was one of the first along with arlis which we don't even see ALL the season released on DVD EVER all we have had is a best of

Bates_Motel · 06-12-2018, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AnamorphicWidescreen

Agreed. OZ is definitely a show that needs to be seen in the OAR, no question.

And, no way is OZ a show anyone should ever binge watch. I could only get through 1-2 episodes at a time, and that was it.

Like EVERY show and film. OZ is no exception.

Lope de Aguirre · 06-13-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Adster81

yes this and six feet under we are all dying for on blu ray. we since have got the wire and sopranos.

Yeah good that HBO released Deadwood, Rome, The Wire and The Soprano.

BUT we need Six Feet Under and Carnivale.

I also liked In Treatment and am really interested in Big Love - an HBO show with Bill Paxton, Chloe Sevigny, Grace Zabryskie and Harry Dean Stanton?! Holy cow!!

Jimmy Bro · 04-07-2019, 03:27 AM

Any news on this?

I've been watching The Wire on Blu-ray and it looks great. Oz really needs to be given that same treatment. Didn't Oz pretty much start it all? (serial dramas as we know them today)

allandeir · 06-11-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Bro

Any news on this?

I've been watching The Wire on Blu-ray and it looks great. Oz really needs to be given that same treatment. Didn't Oz pretty much start it all? (serial dramas as we know them today)

nah dude. i have been reading this thread for years, you seem to always try to keep it alive. i just registered because i too want to rewatch but in bluray. hopefully we get some news soon.

thatguamguy · 06-12-2019, 07:39 PM

If they ever prep HD masters, you'll see them on HBO Go before it gets a blu, so I'd suggest keeping your expectations on "No" until/unless that happens.

owenstar · 06-16-2019, 04:15 AM

This is one of the last TV seasons I am waiting for.

Adster81 · 10-02-2019, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lope de Aguirre

Yeah good that HBO released Deadwood, Rome, The Wire and The Soprano.

BUT we need Six Feet Under and Carnivale.

I also liked In Treatment and am really interested in Big Love - an HBO show with Bill Paxton, Chloe Sevigny, Grace Zabryskie and Harry Dean Stanton?! Holy cow!!

Yep all of that is needed on blu ray

Big Love was great too. it's gonna get to the stage where I am gonna have to buy a Hard Drive. just to store these shows on 1080p and download them in HD or something I have the DVDs but need to make storage room

MrRonald2796 · 10-02-2019, 11:12 AM

Oz was filmed with 16 mm cameras (just like The Shield), so a remaster like the one made for it could also be done for Oz.

alexpeden2000 · 05-23-2020, 09:36 AM

It's hard enough to get HBO to release current shows on Blu-ray these days, I wouldn't hold out much hope for Oz I'm afraid.

Lope de Aguirre · 05-23-2020, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alexpeden2000

It's hard enough to get HBO to release current shows on Blu-ray these days, I wouldn't hold out much hope for Oz I'm afraid.

But they have to! I want my Six Feet Under and Carnivale!!!

alexpeden2000 · 05-23-2020, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lope de Aguirre

But they have to! I want my Six Feet Under and Carnivale!!!

Believe me, I'd love those two as well - maybe an indie will release them. Have HBO ever licenced out any of thier TV productions?

Antlion · 03-10-2021, 08:16 AM

The show is too good not to bingewatch, I can't help myself.
Come on HBO, give us blu-rays, I will buy it no matter the cost! My dvds are ready for retirement lol.

vicious_boy · 03-10-2021, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Antlion

The show is too good not to bingewatch, I can't help myself.
Come on HBO, give us blu-rays, I will buy it no matter the cost! My dvds are ready for retirement lol.

Totally agree. I really hope it happens.

cicada88 · 03-10-2021, 07:43 PM

I fully support the idea of performing a full HD restoration of Oz.

Wiccaman · 08-18-2025, 11:12 AM

Unapologetic thread bump

DVD series is currently £30 on Amazon. If I purchase it, think it will lead to an announcement shortly that a blu ray set is on the way ?

07-19-2017, 03:44 AM	#22
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1275 Blu-ray collection:6788 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	The problem I see is that HBO is very disrespectful of OAR, and part of what makes Oz work is the "smaller" 1.33:1 aspect ratio. If HBO cropped it, much of the show would probably look like garbage, and obviously, there's no other way to get the show to 1.78:1. I watched the show when it was rebroadcast in full on HBO Zone HD a few years back, and was pleased but shocked to find that the SD masters were upscaled and presented in 1.33:1. Of course, if HBO had any sense, they'd do the show proud, and release it in 1.33:1 HD, but I doubt that will ever happen, unless someone else with sense is allowed to oversee the project. That, and the fact that if you binge watch this show, you'd probably want to kill yourself afterwards, is most likely what will keep this great show DVD-only.

07-19-2017, 03:45 AM	#23
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	I could do without the prison rape in my life. ...my life has too much prison rape as it is.

06-12-2018, 11:20 PM	#25
Adster81 Active Member Member since:Jun 2015 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:227	yes this and six feet under we are all dying for on blu ray. we since have got the wire and sopranos. but these 2 shows really need it Oz was one of the first along with arlis which we don't even see ALL the season released on DVD EVER all we have had is a best of

04-07-2019, 03:27 AM	#28
Jimmy Bro Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Australia 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:467 DVD collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:15	Any news on this? I've been watching The Wire on Blu-ray and it looks great. Oz really needs to be given that same treatment. Didn't Oz pretty much start it all? (serial dramas as we know them today)

06-12-2019, 07:39 PM	#30
thatguamguy Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2016 Trading Score:4	If they ever prep HD masters, you'll see them on HBO Go before it gets a blu, so I'd suggest keeping your expectations on "No" until/unless that happens.

06-16-2019, 04:15 AM	#31
owenstar Expert Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:sl, ut 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:556 Digital collection:419 Trading Score:14	This is one of the last TV seasons I am waiting for.

10-02-2019, 11:12 AM	#33
MrRonald2796 Active Member Member since:Jan 2018	Oz was filmed with 16 mm cameras (just like The Shield), so a remaster like the one made for it could also be done for Oz.

05-23-2020, 09:36 AM	#34
alexpeden2000 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:330 DVD collection:125 iTunes collection:4	It's hard enough to get HBO to release current shows on Blu-ray these days, I wouldn't hold out much hope for Oz I'm afraid.

03-10-2021, 08:16 AM	#37
Antlion Junior Member Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Hälsingland, Sweden 4K collection:910 Blu-ray collection:2604 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:86 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:8	The show is too good not to bingewatch, I can't help myself. Come on HBO, give us blu-rays, I will buy it no matter the cost! My dvds are ready for retirement lol.

03-10-2021, 07:43 PM	#39
cicada88 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:1	I fully support the idea of performing a full HD restoration of Oz.

08-18-2025, 11:12 AM	#40
Wiccaman Member Member since:Sep 2018 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:336 DVD collection:89	Unapologetic thread bump DVD series is currently £30 on Amazon. If I purchase it, think it will lead to an announcement shortly that a blu ray set is on the way ?

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