The Official Network Thread - Page 222 - Blu-ray Forum

trobrianders · 09-14-2022, 03:54 PM

The few individual title netork blus I'd bought; To Die For, Ipcress File, Quiller Memorandum, Capricorn One, came without booklets so I figured they didn't do them. Makes me real glad that the most recent items I bought; Story of Film and World at War both came with programme notes which are really useful for those particular releases. I'd have been very disappointed to miss out on them. "First pressing only" is a bad idea IMO. Either provide them or don't. Why leave a customer feeling like they missed out? Indicator, at least, have seperate price points and that's fine.

JoePo · 09-14-2022, 05:42 PM

Indicator do only have booklets for first print too but they do make it absolutely clear when you will or won't get one.

trobrianders · 09-14-2022, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JoePo

Indicator do only have booklets for first print too but they do make it absolutely clear when you will or won't get one.

Exactly. Sorry, that's what I meant to say. I like that approach. Plus I've not found it difficult to collect limited editions, even for ones that had gone OOP. There's only one I regret selling on, Eyes of Laura Mars, and I've been hoping to buy another copy back but they're thin on the ground. Bit of a silly film really but Faye Dunaway was always pure class.

pnaschy · 09-14-2022, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Some very interesting October releases from Network:

The Intruder: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

The Owl Service: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

Tales of Unease: The Complete Series (DVD)

Come Back Lucy: The Complete Series (DVD)

Thanks BarnDoor I've just ordered The Intruder, The Owl Service and Tales of Unease.

Jill Valentine · 09-14-2022, 06:30 PM

Kind of wish Euro Trash had a blu ray release.

trobrianders · 09-14-2022, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Some very interesting October releases from Network:

The Intruder: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

The Owl Service: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

Tales of Unease: The Complete Series (DVD)

Come Back Lucy: The Complete Series (DVD)

I thought I was a complete tv addict as a youngster in the 70/80s but looking at Network's releases I realise how much was passing me by. It makes you think they should be receiving some sort of heritage funding!

Rayjg · 09-14-2022, 07:06 PM

So ALL Network releases initially come with booklets? They're as sneaky as Cohen about it then.

oddbox83 · 09-14-2022, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

So ALL Network releases initially come with booklets? They're as sneaky as Cohen about it then.

No.

They'll normally tell you when they do, but not always. Some Network releases don't have booklets, but great big books (and they are certainly advertised and exclusive to limited or deluxe editions).

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Originally Posted by trobrianders

"First pressing only" is a bad idea IMO. Either provide them or don't. Why leave a customer feeling like they missed out? Indicator, at least, have seperate price points and that's fine.

All the labels are following suit with the same booklet model. It makes sense as it adds cost to a release, so why be printing booklets when you're selling it off cheap? It gives incentive to buyers to buy early and not wait for a sale. If you can't miss out on booklets then you need to get in early. It supports the label at the end of the day, so is a mutually beneficial thing.

side__on · 09-14-2022, 09:42 PM

With the release of The Owl Service in hd,I'm hoping for Children Of The Stones in the future.

trobrianders · 09-15-2022, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by oddbox83

All the labels are following suit with the same booklet model. It makes sense as it adds cost to a release, so why be printing booklets when you're selling it off cheap? It gives incentive to buyers to buy early and not wait for a sale. If you can't miss out on booklets then you need to get in early. It supports the label at the end of the day, so is a mutually beneficial thing.

I can't really argue with that. And to be honest I haven't really had that much trouble finding pre-owned bookleted copies of titles whose first pressings sold out long before I started collecting. But as far as new titles go, 6 months or so after release, I won't make that purchase if I'm uncertain about a booklet's inclusion. I'd rather buy pre-owned from ebay where the booklet's inclusion is confirmed. But that's just me. You're right though. It's good to support a label. I just couldn't buy every new release I'm interested in having. There's just so much out there and bargains in any given month take precedence.

AnnThrope · 09-15-2022, 09:46 AM

When they say (for the four Oct releases) "Limited Web-Exclusive O-Card" - do you think they mean exclusive to Network's website only or do you think they mean you'll be able to get them elsewhere online, just not in physical stores?

Chap Of Steel · 09-15-2022, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Some very interesting October releases from Network:

The Intruder: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

The Owl Service: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

Tales of Unease: The Complete Series (DVD)

Come Back Lucy: The Complete Series (DVD)

Some of those look really cool - thanks for sharing. I don't tend to buy DVDs now if I can help it, but love that sleeve on Tales of Unease - may have to pick that up.

dr727 · 09-15-2022, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jill Valentine

Kind of wish Euro Trash had a blu ray release.

Same, but I’m still all in! It’ll be at home next to my Space Ghost C2C DVD box from Australia/Madman.

Jill Valentine · 09-15-2022, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dr727

Same, but I’m still all in! It’ll be at home next to my Space Ghost C2C DVD box from Australia/Madman.

I’m tempted but I told myself no more dvd after i got rid of mine. But euro trash was a guilty pleasure show and I didn’t see it all. How do dvds look on a oled tv? I wasn’t sure non hd would good on them.

trobrianders · 09-15-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jill Valentine

Kind of wish Euro Trash had a blu ray release.

Makes me wonder if we'll ever see releases of Rapido and snub tv.

oldmario · 09-15-2022, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jill Valentine

Kind of wish Euro Trash had a blu ray release.

i wish consumers weren't dumb enough over here for publishers to consider SD-blu-ray releases atleast for the stuff that stands no chance of getting HD versions, all my shelves are pretty much blu-ray sized

pnaschy · 09-15-2022, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnnThrope

When they say (for the four Oct releases) "Limited Web-Exclusive O-Card" - do you think they mean exclusive to Network's website only or do you think they mean you'll be able to get them elsewhere online, just not in physical stores?

I would say it's Networks website only. But I maybe wrong as I frequently am.

oddbox83 · 09-16-2022, 11:25 AM

They "deluxe" and limited releases are often exclusive to their website and partners (such as the Gerry Anderson deluxe Blu-rays also appearing on Anderson Store.) Normal stores get a bog-standard version later on.

This isn't a rule though, Network aren't one for consistency.

OceanBlue · 09-20-2022, 10:50 PM

Have been meaning to ask about this British horror film for a while now, Nothing But the Night (the cast including Sir Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing). Have got the Scorpion DVD, but I was hoping this would eventually get a Blu-ray release. Is there a HD master, and in the UK is the film owned by ITV? Was thinking this would be a good fit for Network.

BiggusDickus · 09-23-2022, 04:56 PM

Got my Eurotrash set today. Seems none of the specials are included.

Also, the dreaded statement on the back ... "Some edits have been made to certain shows for contractual reasons" ...

Includes 18 page booklet listing a synopsis of each episodes contents.

Edit: Added some pics.
https://i.imgur.com/qcxksfr.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pQYHsP5.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oPhGanb.jpg

I also scanned the booklet in as a PDF was gonna upload for ref so people could see the stuff on the episodes, but its scanned as a PDF ...

09-14-2022, 03:54 PM	#4421
trobrianders Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2019 Location:UK 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:4029 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:27	The few individual title netork blus I'd bought; To Die For, Ipcress File, Quiller Memorandum, Capricorn One, came without booklets so I figured they didn't do them. Makes me real glad that the most recent items I bought; Story of Film and World at War both came with programme notes which are really useful for those particular releases. I'd have been very disappointed to miss out on them. "First pressing only" is a bad idea IMO. Either provide them or don't. Why leave a customer feeling like they missed out? Indicator, at least, have seperate price points and that's fine. Last edited by trobrianders; 09-14-2022 at 04:28 PM.

09-23-2022, 04:56 PM	#4440
BiggusDickus Senior Member Member since:Aug 2017 Location:Gorleston-on-Sea, UK 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:464	Got my Eurotrash set today. Seems none of the specials are included. Also, the dreaded statement on the back ... "Some edits have been made to certain shows for contractual reasons" ... Includes 18 page booklet listing a synopsis of each episodes contents. Edit: Added some pics. https://i.imgur.com/qcxksfr.jpg https://i.imgur.com/pQYHsP5.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oPhGanb.jpg I also scanned the booklet in as a PDF was gonna upload for ref so people could see the stuff on the episodes, but its scanned as a PDF ... Last edited by BiggusDickus; 09-23-2022 at 05:31 PM.

09-14-2022, 05:42 PM	#4422
JoePo Expert Member Member since:Jun 2018 Location:Bristol 4K collection:291 Blu-ray collection:2350 iTunes collection:1	Indicator do only have booklets for first print too but they do make it absolutely clear when you will or won't get one.

09-14-2022, 06:30 PM	#4425
Jill Valentine Special Member Member since:Nov 2021 Location:Scotland 4K collection:122 Blu-ray collection:272	Kind of wish Euro Trash had a blu ray release.

09-14-2022, 07:06 PM	#4427
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	So ALL Network releases initially come with booklets? They're as sneaky as Cohen about it then.

09-14-2022, 09:42 PM	#4429
side__on Active Member Member since:Aug 2018 Location:UK 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	With the release of The Owl Service in hd,I'm hoping for Children Of The Stones in the future.

09-15-2022, 09:46 AM	#4431
AnnThrope Senior Member Member since:Jun 2019 Location:UK	When they say (for the four Oct releases) "Limited Web-Exclusive O-Card" - do you think they mean exclusive to Network's website only or do you think they mean you'll be able to get them elsewhere online, just not in physical stores?

09-16-2022, 11:25 AM	#4438
oddbox83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2013 Location:UK	They "deluxe" and limited releases are often exclusive to their website and partners (such as the Gerry Anderson deluxe Blu-rays also appearing on Anderson Store.) Normal stores get a bog-standard version later on. This isn't a rule though, Network aren't one for consistency.

09-20-2022, 10:50 PM	#4439
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	Have been meaning to ask about this British horror film for a while now, Nothing But the Night (the cast including Sir Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing). Have got the Scorpion DVD, but I was hoping this would eventually get a Blu-ray release. Is there a HD master, and in the UK is the film owned by ITV? Was thinking this would be a good fit for Network.

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