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Riff Magnum · 04-21-2009, 01:44 AM

that's where i'm at. I just watched it about a month ago once i got my new tv. I need to have patience as well. Right now i'm painting the entire inside of my house (walls, trim, doors), basically so my HT will look better. Is that pathetic or what? It's quite an undertaking doing all that with people, furniture, and two cats running around. But it'll keep me from buying blurays and beer. Oh, i can't wait to sit down and crank it up.

SquidPuppet · 04-21-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

that's where i'm at. I just watched it about a month ago once i got my new tv. I need to have patience as well. Right now i'm painting the entire inside of my house (walls, trim, doors), basically so my HT will look better. Is that pathetic or what? It's quite an undertaking doing all that with people, furniture, and two cats running around. But it'll keep me from buying blurays and beer. Oh, i can't wait to sit down and crank it up.

Nothing wrong with buying Blu-rays.

dcowboy7 · 04-21-2009, 05:50 PM

If your interesting in checking out Deadwood (& Oz):

DirecTV's 101 Network has acquired uncensored, off-net runs of gritty HBO dramas "Deadwood" and "Oz."

Pickup reps the first time either show has been run on TV outside of HBO. DirecTV will begin airing both shows on Sunday nights staring May 31."Deadwood" and "Oz" also will be offered via DirecTV's on-demand service.

Deal includes all 36 episodes of "Deadwood," which will run at 9 p.m., and 56 segs of "Oz," which will follow at 10 p.m. Shows will run unedited, without commercials and in high definition.

SquidPuppet · 04-21-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

If your interesting in checking out Deadwood (& Oz):

DirecTV's 101 Network has acquired uncensored, off-net runs of gritty HBO dramas "Deadwood" and "Oz."

Pickup reps the first time either show has been run on TV outside of HBO. DirecTV will begin airing both shows on Sunday nights staring May 31."Deadwood" and "Oz" also will be offered via DirecTV's on-demand service.

Deal includes all 36 episodes of "Deadwood," which will run at 9 p.m., and 56 segs of "Oz," which will follow at 10 p.m. Shows will run unedited, without commercials and in high definition.

Riff Magnum · 04-21-2009, 07:35 PM

damn dish network
they don't give me my beloved cardinals and now this.
oh well, this is positive news, since we know it's "semi" HD. The blu's gotta be coming soon.

ckenisell · 04-22-2009, 08:37 PM

I, for one, would never buy Deadwood on Blu-Ray. I absolutely LOVED this series and HBO KILLED it before it could have its forth and final season. For this reason, I will not support HBO.

Nor would I ever buy Carnivale S1 or S2 on Blu-Ray. This was supposed to be a 6 season series.

When The Sopranos finished airing, I cancelled HBO and I'll only buy completed series on Blu-Ray when they become available.

HBO was great when there wasn't much other HD content airing. They had The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Carnivale, Deadwood, Rome, etc. Then, they decided to be cheap and cancel three of those five shows. To be replaced by what?: John From Cincinatti?

Top that with the fact that they have a crop-all-movies policy and they went dead to me.

Riff Magnum · 04-23-2009, 05:19 PM

All that doesn't change the fact that you love Deadwood Seasons 1-3 and you know it would be fantastic on bluray. Maybe if the sales of the blus are through the roof, HBO would see fit to finish it? Probably not, because i don't think the blame is entirely on HBO. Honestly, i think it had more to do with keeping the cast together than anything else. They were all going in different directions (movie roles, other tv shows, etc) and all the while HBO is paying an ungodly amount of money on that set. It was inevitable.
I know there are a couple of storyline threads that i would love to see resolution on, but i'd like to hear your take on where the show would have headed in a 4th season. I'm not sure there's enough there to keep it from going stale. I mean, i know my wife wants to see Bullock and Alma hook back up, but i could really care less. Of course, i could listen to AL or E.B. recite the phonebook till they're blue in the face, so maybe i'm more on your side than i think.

ckenisell · 04-23-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

All that doesn't change the fact that you love Deadwood Seasons 1-3 and you know it would be fantastic on bluray. Maybe if the sales of the blus are through the roof, HBO would see fit to finish it? Probably not, because i don't think the blame is entirely on HBO. Honestly, i think it had more to do with keeping the cast together than anything else. They were all going in different directions (movie roles, other tv shows, etc) and all the while HBO is paying an ungodly amount of money on that set. It was inevitable.
I know there are a couple of storyline threads that i would love to see resolution on, but i'd like to hear your take on where the show would have headed in a 4th season. I'm not sure there's enough there to keep it from going stale. I mean, i know my wife wants to see Bullock and Alma hook back up, but i could really care less. Of course, i could listen to AL or E.B. recite the phonebook till they're blue in the face, so maybe i'm more on your side than i think.

Well, the series was originally scoped by David Milch to be a 4 season series. Each season represented an actually year. The actor availability had nothing to do with it. HBO did not renew their contract and THAT'S why they moved on to other things. An actor has to eat. And it was a perfect time for Timothy Olyphant and Ian McShane to move into other roles. Had HBO opted to renew the contracts before a certain times, the actors HAVE to be available for the show. The set was already built so there was little cost in maintenance.

With any time pieces, the cost is high (Deadwood, Rome & Carnivale). With Carnivale, the set was always being moved to different locations (the carnival literally had to be mobile.) Those costs drove that show into the ground.

SquidPuppet · 04-22-2010, 08:09 PM

I have done my part to support you. I have purchased Rome, John Adams and Band of Brothers.

Now give me my Deadwood!

But seriously, c'mon.

cmchotmail · 05-14-2010, 01:33 AM

Sounds like there are a number of hard-core Deadwood enthusiasts on here, to whom I recommend YouTubing "David Milch" and watch/listen to anything and everything the guy has to say on ANY topic. (He created Deadwood and was the head writer - though not always credited that way - for all the episodes.) He is a real-deal Genius. And factor in recovering heroin addict, Yale graduate (frat-bro w/ Dubya), compulsive gambler, etc.

The Craig Ferguson appearance videos, and the Tavis Smiley audios are great intros to who he is.

Best TV Show Ever, so far.

Recommendations: The Wire, The Shield, Firefly, Rome, The Tudors, Friday Night Lights, Damages, (and John From Cincinnati - since Milch's genius IS in it, despite 'dumb'/farcical characters/themes/settings)

also · 05-14-2010, 01:43 AM

Do not speak of the John From Cincinnati!

cmchotmail · 05-14-2010, 03:53 AM

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Do not speak of the John From Cincinnati!

It's a godawful disappointment - totally lame insult to injury after losing something as soul-bogglingly cool as Deadwood, prematurely - but Milch's intelligence and 'message' is very 'experience-able' in the scripts, if you're willing to put up with the rest of it (which IS tough).

The ex-cop has some fantastic Milch-ian lines/scenes, like a cosmic-soul-brother to Al Swearengen...and Ed O'N. plays him almost as well as McShane 'channeled' Al. But in an essentially FARCICAL world, unlike the grit of Deadwood.

Worth Netflixing, for Milch enthusiasts. Otherwise yeah, off with its head!

also · 05-14-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cmchotmail

It's a godawful disappointment - totally lame insult to injury after losing something as soul-bogglingly cool as Deadwood, prematurely - but Milch's intelligence and 'message' is very 'experience-able' in the scripts, if you're willing to put up with the rest of it (which IS tough).

The ex-cop has some fantastic Milch-ian lines/scenes, like a cosmic-soul-brother to Al Swearengen...and Ed O'N. plays him almost as well as McShane 'channeled' Al. But in an essentially FARCICAL world, unlike the grit of Deadwood.

Worth Netflixing, for Milch enthusiasts. Otherwise yeah, off with its head!

The real problem with JfC is that while Deadwood was about 95% brilliance, JfC was 15% brilliance and 85% absolute shite. That, and the suggestions at the time that HBO had dumped Deadwood for JfC made for some hard viewing..

cmchotmail · 05-14-2010, 05:26 AM

And TREME is awesome, so far. Brilliant, but way more of The Wire's vibe, vs. the Deadwood's. Smart, deep, soulful, and set in the archetypical old-school Ghetto (similar to Deadwood's pioneer-'ghetto', on that 'shakespearean' level)...

twokings · 05-23-2010, 09:38 AM

I am dying for deadwoods blu ray release. I will never forgive hbo for how they screwed deadwood for John from cincinnati. I do find it funny that milch was finally able to cast Ed o-Neil (a funny fact is that he wanted Ed for the role of al swearengen in deadwood but hbo would not allow it). It was sad to see milch, years later, rip on mcshane's portrayal of al saying Ed would've done better. I always appreciated the deadwood cast for being very fan friendly. Many of them used to frequent the hbo deadwood forums and give behind the scenes info...especially during the weeks when it was effectively cancelled.

Lope de Aguirre · 05-23-2010, 10:59 AM

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It was sad to see milch, years later, rip on mcshane's portrayal of al saying Ed would've done better.

We will never know how O'Neil would have been but McShane was freaking awesome!

Riff Magnum · 06-08-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by twokings

I am dying for deadwoods blu ray release. I will never forgive hbo for how they screwed deadwood for John from cincinnati. I do find it funny that milch was finally able to cast Ed o-Neil (a funny fact is that he wanted Ed for the role of al swearengen in deadwood but hbo would not allow it). It was sad to see milch, years later, rip on mcshane's portrayal of al saying Ed would've done better. I always appreciated the deadwood cast for being very fan friendly. Many of them used to frequent the hbo deadwood forums and give behind the scenes info...especially during the weeks when it was effectively cancelled.

How could Milch be anything but ecstatic at the way Ian played Al? That's insanity talking. Sorry, but Al Bundy can't do Al Swearingen.

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Originally Posted by cmchotmail

And TREME is awesome, so far. Brilliant, but way more of The Wire's vibe, vs. the Deadwood's. Smart, deep, soulful, and set in the archetypical old-school Ghetto (similar to Deadwood's pioneer-'ghetto', on that 'shakespearean' level)...

I've been curious about this show for a while. Gonna have to Tivo it now.

detective392 · 07-02-2010, 11:26 AM

Good news for Deadwood fans the show was just announced for a Blu-ray release of the complete series. Haven't seen the show so might have to check it out now.

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4823

KENTA · 07-02-2010, 11:30 AM

Best-News-EVER

The greatest TV show in recent memory will finally get a Blu-Ray release.
And I'm sure that if it sells well, The Wire and The Sopranos will get a complete series box set, too.

wormraper · 07-02-2010, 11:35 AM

NICE!! will so get this if I can get it for $60-$70 for the whole thing.

04-22-2010, 08:09 PM	#49
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Dear HBO I have done my part to support you. I have purchased Rome, John Adams and Band of Brothers. Now give me my Deadwood! But seriously, c'mon.

05-14-2010, 01:33 AM	#50
cmchotmail New Member Member since:Mar 2009	Sounds like there are a number of hard-core Deadwood enthusiasts on here, to whom I recommend YouTubing "David Milch" and watch/listen to anything and everything the guy has to say on ANY topic. (He created Deadwood and was the head writer - though not always credited that way - for all the episodes.) He is a real-deal Genius. And factor in recovering heroin addict, Yale graduate (frat-bro w/ Dubya), compulsive gambler, etc. The Craig Ferguson appearance videos, and the Tavis Smiley audios are great intros to who he is. Best TV Show Ever, so far. Recommendations: The Wire, The Shield, Firefly, Rome, The Tudors, Friday Night Lights, Damages, (and John From Cincinnati - since Milch's genius IS in it, despite 'dumb'/farcical characters/themes/settings) Last edited by cmchotmail; 05-14-2010 at 03:54 AM.

07-02-2010, 11:26 AM	#58
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	Deadwood coming to Blu-ray Good news for Deadwood fans the show was just announced for a Blu-ray release of the complete series. Haven't seen the show so might have to check it out now. https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4823

04-21-2009, 01:44 AM	#41
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	that's where i'm at. I just watched it about a month ago once i got my new tv. I need to have patience as well. Right now i'm painting the entire inside of my house (walls, trim, doors), basically so my HT will look better. Is that pathetic or what? It's quite an undertaking doing all that with people, furniture, and two cats running around. But it'll keep me from buying blurays and beer. Oh, i can't wait to sit down and crank it up.

04-21-2009, 05:50 PM	#43
dcowboy7 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Pequannock, NJ 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:112 Trading Score:11	If your interesting in checking out Deadwood (& Oz): DirecTV's 101 Network has acquired uncensored, off-net runs of gritty HBO dramas "Deadwood" and "Oz." Pickup reps the first time either show has been run on TV outside of HBO. DirecTV will begin airing both shows on Sunday nights staring May 31."Deadwood" and "Oz" also will be offered via DirecTV's on-demand service. Deal includes all 36 episodes of "Deadwood," which will run at 9 p.m., and 56 segs of "Oz," which will follow at 10 p.m. Shows will run unedited, without commercials and in high definition.

04-21-2009, 07:35 PM	#45
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	damn dish network they don't give me my beloved cardinals and now this. oh well, this is positive news, since we know it's "semi" HD. The blu's gotta be coming soon.

04-22-2009, 08:37 PM	#46
ckenisell Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Round Rock, TX Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews:3	I, for one, would never buy Deadwood on Blu-Ray. I absolutely LOVED this series and HBO KILLED it before it could have its forth and final season. For this reason, I will not support HBO. Nor would I ever buy Carnivale S1 or S2 on Blu-Ray. This was supposed to be a 6 season series. When The Sopranos finished airing, I cancelled HBO and I'll only buy completed series on Blu-Ray when they become available. HBO was great when there wasn't much other HD content airing. They had The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Carnivale, Deadwood, Rome, etc. Then, they decided to be cheap and cancel three of those five shows. To be replaced by what?: John From Cincinatti? Top that with the fact that they have a crop-all-movies policy and they went dead to me.

04-23-2009, 05:19 PM	#47
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	All that doesn't change the fact that you love Deadwood Seasons 1-3 and you know it would be fantastic on bluray. Maybe if the sales of the blus are through the roof, HBO would see fit to finish it? Probably not, because i don't think the blame is entirely on HBO. Honestly, i think it had more to do with keeping the cast together than anything else. They were all going in different directions (movie roles, other tv shows, etc) and all the while HBO is paying an ungodly amount of money on that set. It was inevitable. I know there are a couple of storyline threads that i would love to see resolution on, but i'd like to hear your take on where the show would have headed in a 4th season. I'm not sure there's enough there to keep it from going stale. I mean, i know my wife wants to see Bullock and Alma hook back up, but i could really care less. Of course, i could listen to AL or E.B. recite the phonebook till they're blue in the face, so maybe i'm more on your side than i think.

05-14-2010, 01:43 AM	#51
also Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Do not speak of the John From Cincinnati!

05-14-2010, 05:26 AM	#54
cmchotmail New Member Member since:Mar 2009	And TREME is awesome, so far. Brilliant, but way more of The Wire's vibe, vs. the Deadwood's. Smart, deep, soulful, and set in the archetypical old-school Ghetto (similar to Deadwood's pioneer-'ghetto', on that 'shakespearean' level)...

05-23-2010, 09:38 AM	#55
twokings Member Member since:Mar 2007	I am dying for deadwoods blu ray release. I will never forgive hbo for how they screwed deadwood for John from cincinnati. I do find it funny that milch was finally able to cast Ed o-Neil (a funny fact is that he wanted Ed for the role of al swearengen in deadwood but hbo would not allow it). It was sad to see milch, years later, rip on mcshane's portrayal of al saying Ed would've done better. I always appreciated the deadwood cast for being very fan friendly. Many of them used to frequent the hbo deadwood forums and give behind the scenes info...especially during the weeks when it was effectively cancelled.

07-02-2010, 11:30 AM	#59
KENTA Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Austria Blu-ray collection:103	Best-News-EVER The greatest TV show in recent memory will finally get a Blu-Ray release. And I'm sure that if it sells well, The Wire and The Sopranos will get a complete series box set, too.

07-02-2010, 11:35 AM	#60
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:969 Blu-ray collection:5300 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:572	NICE!! will so get this if I can get it for $60-$70 for the whole thing.

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