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eviljust · 05-19-2010, 11:58 PM

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Came across this news:

Anchor Bay (A Starz company) has announced plans to bring the Starz original show “Spartacus: Blood and Sand – The Complete First Season” to Blu-ray Disc on September 21st.

The title is available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon already with a $71.99 price tag.

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FromTheInside · 05-20-2010, 12:06 AM

I really wanted to see this, but I don't have Starz, so Blu it is

Sweetmeats · 05-20-2010, 12:17 AM

It's 1080i?

Lincoln6Echo · 05-20-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetmeats

It's 1080i?

What? Are you sure? Where'd you get this info? Ahh, never mind...from that Source link. But since that source isn't a direct source from the studio itself, I'm wondering if that isn't an error, much like how Amazon often misquotes tech specs.

Dreohboy · 05-20-2010, 02:31 AM

Can we PLEASE get a picture posted on Blu-Ray.com?!?!

WTF? The story in the link has a fricken cover.

BasicGreatGuy · 05-20-2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FromTheInside

I really wanted to see this, but I don't have Starz, so Blu it is

If you like cheesy acting with a predictable and bad storyline that almost bears no resemblance at all to accuracy, you will like the movie.

detective392 · 05-20-2010, 02:39 AM

Cover art and press release stating it is a 1080i release.

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Spartac...-Release/13779

KilloWertz · 05-20-2010, 04:20 AM

Odd that they would only put it in 1080i instead of 1080p. I was over at a friend's apartment yesterday and he played a bit of an episode on his TV in HD from his DVR and it still looked pretty good.

DIGITALBATH · 05-20-2010, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromTheInside

I really wanted to see this, but I don't have Starz, so Blu it is

It's a fun series; not really sophisticated, but good semi-trashy TV. It's no Rome, but I eagerly awaited every episode. Looks great on the TV too.

HD Goofnut · 05-20-2010, 05:41 AM

I watched most of these on Netflix streaming and I wasn't that impressed. Not only is there far too much male nudity, but the creators ripped the action scenes right from 300 and Miller's style of graphic novels.

kernel_thai · 05-20-2010, 05:57 AM

Ah, Spartacus. Remember in Stripes where Sgt Hulka gets "blowed up" and the men have to train themselves? Take that scenario and make it a high school screen writing class where the instructor dies and the kids write a tv show and u have the creation of Spartacus. There is large amounts gratuitous nudity, swearing that seems to bear no context to what people r saying and gallons of digital blood. That having been said, I didnt miss an episode. It similar to the allure of watching a demolition derby.

As to the absurd price of $71.99 for 13 episode. Well, someone should be crucified.

STARSCREAM · 05-20-2010, 06:45 AM

That 1080i better be a misprint.

This series rocked!

P@t_Mtl · 05-20-2010, 11:41 AM

Seen it once on TV and it's enough. It was alright but I can't see mtself buying this on Blu-ray, no wish to see it a second time.

agoofykindasuperman · 05-20-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I watched most of these on Netflix streaming and I wasn't that impressed. Not only is there far too much male nudity, but the creators ripped the action scenes right from 300 and Miller's style of graphic novels.

Far too much male nudity? There was only a quarter of the amount of female nudity in the show! And I don't hear you complaining about that!

I for one, happened to enjoy the male nudity, and frankly, don't think there was enough!

ragingbull · 05-20-2010, 12:20 PM

I thought it had the "so bad it was good" thing going for it for a few episodes. Its basically "300" with more sex thrown in. Slow motion killing, orgy, more bloodletting, some more sex, more slo mo = a typical Spartacus episode. That's pretty much it. Oh, I forgot, horrible writing and wooden acting!

HD Goofnut · 05-20-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

Far too much male nudity? There was only a quarter of the amount of female nudity in the show! And I don't hear you complaining about that!

I for one, happened to enjoy the male nudity, and frankly, don't think there was enough!

To each their own.

ZedsDead · 05-20-2010, 01:18 PM

Thought it was rather entertaining and had great pacing to it, definitely will pick this up when the price drops.

kandraks · 05-20-2010, 01:26 PM

That's a bit weird - here it says that Spartacus: Blood and Sand Blu-ray is scheduled for realease on 30 May 2010 in UK, which must be a mistake (as it's Sunday and seems too soon anyway) (Amazon UK says 30 May 2011, which is more likely and it's Monday too). It will also be cheaper than the US edition at £37.49 (approx $54).

http://uk.blu-ray.com/movies/Spartac...Blu-ray/11445/

Shamster · 05-20-2010, 01:45 PM

What's up with the date discrepency? I've read September and now May? 1080i and 1080p??

Does anyone know which is correct?

KilloWertz · 05-20-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kernel_thai

As to the absurd price of $71.99 for 13 episode. Well, someone should be crucified.

The price will come down before it is released like every other release.

05-19-2010, 11:58 PM	#1
eviljust Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	Spartacus: Blood and Sand / Spartacus: Vengeance Blu-rays Spartacus: War of the Damned Blu-ray Spartacus: Vengeance Blu-ray Spartacus: Blood and Sand, The Complete First Season Blu-ray Spartacus: Blood and Sand, The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Blu-ray Came across this news: Anchor Bay (A Starz company) has announced plans to bring the Starz original show “Spartacus: Blood and Sand – The Complete First Season” to Blu-ray Disc on September 21st. The title is available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon already with a $71.99 price tag. Source Last edited by Deciazulado; 01-25-2013 at 06:43 PM.

05-20-2010, 05:57 AM	#11
kernel_thai Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:106	Ah, Spartacus. Remember in Stripes where Sgt Hulka gets "blowed up" and the men have to train themselves? Take that scenario and make it a high school screen writing class where the instructor dies and the kids write a tv show and u have the creation of Spartacus. There is large amounts gratuitous nudity, swearing that seems to bear no context to what people r saying and gallons of digital blood. That having been said, I didnt miss an episode. It similar to the allure of watching a demolition derby. As to the absurd price of $71.99 for 13 episode. Well, someone should be crucified. Last edited by kernel_thai; 05-20-2010 at 06:01 AM.

05-20-2010, 01:26 PM	#18
kandraks Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:SRB Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:639 DVD collection:249	That's a bit weird - here it says that Spartacus: Blood and Sand Blu-ray is scheduled for realease on 30 May 2010 in UK, which must be a mistake (as it's Sunday and seems too soon anyway) (Amazon UK says 30 May 2011, which is more likely and it's Monday too). It will also be cheaper than the US edition at £37.49 (approx $54). http://uk.blu-ray.com/movies/Spartac...Blu-ray/11445/ Last edited by kandraks; 05-20-2010 at 01:35 PM.

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FromTheInside Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Arlington, TX Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:890 DVD collection:419 MA collection:247 Digital collection:347 iTunes collection:157 Trading Score:25	I really wanted to see this, but I don't have Starz, so Blu it is

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Sweetmeats Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:776 Trading Score:111	It's 1080i?

05-20-2010, 02:31 AM	#5
Dreohboy New Member Member since:May 2010	Can we PLEASE get a picture posted on Blu-Ray.com?!?! WTF? The story in the link has a fricken cover.

05-20-2010, 02:39 AM	#7
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	Cover art and press release stating it is a 1080i release. http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Spartac...-Release/13779

05-20-2010, 04:20 AM	#8
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	Odd that they would only put it in 1080i instead of 1080p. I was over at a friend's apartment yesterday and he played a bit of an episode on his TV in HD from his DVR and it still looked pretty good.

05-20-2010, 05:41 AM	#10
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I watched most of these on Netflix streaming and I wasn't that impressed. Not only is there far too much male nudity, but the creators ripped the action scenes right from 300 and Miller's style of graphic novels.

05-20-2010, 06:45 AM	#12
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	That 1080i better be a misprint. This series rocked!

05-20-2010, 11:41 AM	#13
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Seen it once on TV and it's enough. It was alright but I can't see mtself buying this on Blu-ray, no wish to see it a second time.

05-20-2010, 12:20 PM	#15
ragingbull Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:79	I thought it had the "so bad it was good" thing going for it for a few episodes. Its basically "300" with more sex thrown in. Slow motion killing, orgy, more bloodletting, some more sex, more slo mo = a typical Spartacus episode. That's pretty much it. Oh, I forgot, horrible writing and wooden acting!

05-20-2010, 01:18 PM	#17
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	Thought it was rather entertaining and had great pacing to it, definitely will pick this up when the price drops.

05-20-2010, 01:45 PM	#19
Shamster New Member Member since:May 2010	What's up with the date discrepency? I've read September and now May? 1080i and 1080p?? Does anyone know which is correct?

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