The Official Network Thread - Page 55 - Blu-ray Forum

Fnord Prefect · 12-08-2016, 08:13 PM

And frankly of more interest to me they've confirmed Terrahawks Vol.3 for 27/03/17.

http://networkonair.com/shop/2593-te...626808846.html

OceanBlue · 12-08-2016, 10:37 PM

After a period in which there have been little or no titles added to Network's website, I'm glad to see these film and TV titles trickling through recently.

rapta · 12-08-2016, 10:44 PM

Yeah, shame they've seemingly abandoned Nic Roeg's Insignificance though...and still no date for Cy Enfield's Hell Drivers.

John_Drake · 12-08-2016, 10:54 PM

When was Hell Drivers announced?

rapta · 12-08-2016, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by John_Drake

When was Hell Drivers announced?

Mentioned in a BFI press release a few months ago I think, or maybe Park Circus. Can't remember which exactly, but it has been restored and is coming to Blu-ray soon.

DavidGallow · 12-09-2016, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rapta

Yeah, shame they've seemingly abandoned Nic Roeg's Insignificance though...and still no date for Cy Enfield's Hell Drivers.

Insignificance is such a great film, I've got to think there are a half dozen other labels who would kill to be able to release it here. Would love to know what the issue is as they've released far more minor films on blu.

Stoked to know Terrahawks will be complete in March - it's a show that got really good for the last third when it embraced its camp appeal and started playing more knowingly to teens and parents.

Yoshino.1fan · 12-21-2016, 09:41 PM

Does the Animal Farm Blu-Ray come in a standard UK Amaray case. Or a in a US style thin one.

RazorwireRyan · 12-21-2016, 09:46 PM

Thin case.

BigNickUK · 12-22-2016, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoshino.1fan

Does the Animal Farm Blu-Ray come in a standard UK Amaray case. Or a in a US style thin one.

All the British Film releases are thin US style cases (except for The Man Who Haunted Himself and Perfect Friday which are in thin DVD sized cases)

easydreamer · 12-22-2016, 08:21 AM

Thin, being the 11mm case (same as the Sony titles in the US), as opposed to the 12.5mm Viva Elite for most of the titles in the US.

ParisTexan · 12-22-2016, 07:20 PM

Does anyone know of when Network has a sale scheduled next? Do they usually have a January one?

Yoshino.1fan · 12-22-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BigNickUK

All the British Film releases are thin US style cases (except for The Man Who Haunted Himself and Perfect Friday which are in thin DVD sized cases)

That's a bit annoying. But thanks anyway, I would have no clue.

IVI13 · 01-13-2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fnord Prefect

If this series can get the HD treatment I'm hopeful we'll get the Protectors and Department S on blu-ray sooner rather than later.

Department S - Coming Soon

Aclea · 01-13-2017, 09:19 PM

Time to start growing the sideburns and tash and digging the fab threads out of storage:

timeschange · 01-13-2017, 09:50 PM

Seems I was right about them restoring the ITC catalogue -although I did expect and would have preferred The Champions next

Fnord Prefect · 01-13-2017, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by IVI13

Department S - Coming Soon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3zihG5rCc4

, just

timeschange · 01-13-2017, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fnord Prefect

, just

The Protectors was shot on 16mm.
Likely to be at the bottom of the Network Bluray pile after lots of others.
The Protectors was one of only 3 ITC shows made on 16mm

oddbox83 · 01-13-2017, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by timeschange

The Protectors was shot on 16mm.
Likely to be at the bottom of the Network Bluray pile after lots of others.
The Protectors was one of only 3 ITC shows made on 16mm

You could argue they are more in need of restoration!

Aclea · 01-13-2017, 11:30 PM

16mm needn't be a problem - look how good Spearhead from Space looked on Blu. The problem is whether dupes or used copies were used for sourcing prints. And rewatching some episodes of The Protectors on DVD, it's pretty clear that Network were working from old dupes dating back to the low-res days of TV broadcast. If they had access to the original negs and they weren't too badly damaged they could look pretty good.

And it's got to at least be ahead of The Adventurer on the Network pile - though the prospect of the infamous Gene Bradley trousers in hi-def may just be too terrifying for them to contemplate:

timeschange · 01-14-2017, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oddbox83

You could argue they are more in need of restoration!

As the 3 shows on 16mm are arguably the least popular of the ITC action shows, would cost more to restore and would have fewer sales then it seems likely that they won't be appearing before the majority of the more popular shows.
Personally, I'd love to see Jason King brought up to the same standard as The Professionals

12-08-2016, 08:13 PM	#1081
Fnord Prefect Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2015 Location:Isle of Albion Blu-ray collection:924 Trading Score:9	And frankly of more interest to me they've confirmed Terrahawks Vol.3 for 27/03/17. http://networkonair.com/shop/2593-te...626808846.html Last edited by Fnord Prefect; 12-09-2016 at 12:13 PM.

12-08-2016, 10:37 PM	#1082
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	After a period in which there have been little or no titles added to Network's website, I'm glad to see these film and TV titles trickling through recently.

12-08-2016, 10:44 PM	#1083
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5430 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Yeah, shame they've seemingly abandoned Nic Roeg's Insignificance though...and still no date for Cy Enfield's Hell Drivers.

12-08-2016, 10:54 PM	#1084
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	When was Hell Drivers announced?

12-21-2016, 09:41 PM	#1087
Yoshino.1fan Junior Member Member since:Nov 2016	Does the Animal Farm Blu-Ray come in a standard UK Amaray case. Or a in a US style thin one.

12-21-2016, 09:46 PM	#1088
RazorwireRyan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Norway/Wales 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:897 Trading Score:3	Thin case.

12-22-2016, 08:21 AM	#1090
easydreamer Expert Member Top contributor Member since:May 2013 4K collection:224 Blu-ray collection:3832 DVD collection:779 Digital collection:4 iTunes collection:6	Thin, being the 11mm case (same as the Sony titles in the US), as opposed to the 12.5mm Viva Elite for most of the titles in the US.

12-22-2016, 07:20 PM	#1091
ParisTexan Active Member Member since:May 2016 Location:Manchester, UK Trading Score:1	Does anyone know of when Network has a sale scheduled next? Do they usually have a January one?

01-13-2017, 09:19 PM	#1094
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Time to start growing the sideburns and tash and digging the fab threads out of storage:

01-13-2017, 09:50 PM	#1095
timeschange Banned Member since:Dec 2016	Seems I was right about them restoring the ITC catalogue -although I did expect and would have preferred The Champions next

01-13-2017, 11:30 PM	#1099
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	16mm needn't be a problem - look how good Spearhead from Space looked on Blu. The problem is whether dupes or used copies were used for sourcing prints. And rewatching some episodes of The Protectors on DVD, it's pretty clear that Network were working from old dupes dating back to the low-res days of TV broadcast. If they had access to the original negs and they weren't too badly damaged they could look pretty good. And it's got to at least be ahead of The Adventurer on the Network pile - though the prospect of the infamous Gene Bradley trousers in hi-def may just be too terrifying for them to contemplate:

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