Any one not buy series on DVD, because the were waiting for an HD version? - Blu-ray Forum

Canada · 01-13-2009, 07:09 AM

Band of Brother is one of my favorite TV shows ever, but I resisted temptation till I could get an HD version on disk.

I am also waiting until I can get the 24 seasons on Blu Ray.

It's one thing to spend $25-30 to get a movie on DVD and then upgrade it, but it's another to spend $50-90 for a season/miniseries on DVD and then turn around and spend another $ 50-90 to upgrade the season.

(Fe)Man · 01-13-2009, 07:49 AM

I'm holding out for Bones. I love that show and hope it comes to blu one day. I was so tempted to get seasons 1&2 black friday. They were only 15 bucks each, but I bit back and decided against it.

RonSwanson · 01-13-2009, 08:34 AM

it really varies show to show....there is honestly no point in waiting on many series.

for example, Bones Seasons 1-3 are, i assure you, not going to be on blu ray for a LOOOOONG time. I kind of doubt whether the next season will even be released on blu. there are often sales on this series, it would not be bad to pick them up

i used to own 24...i rewatched them this past summer/fall, and then sold them. i will buy them again on blu ray, even if it is in 3 years (likely in my opinion).

Kyo28 · 01-13-2009, 08:36 AM

I'm holding out for Stargate Atlantis. The entire show aired in HD, so it seems only logical to me that a bluray release would come later down the line.

bajor27 · 01-13-2009, 08:43 AM

CSI !!!
Battlestar Gallactica

I won't likely be buying any more 24 either (have up to season 6)

There aren't too many new television shows that I really like that aren't being released on Blu. I would have waited for House, but my wife isn't as patient as I am :P

And to (Fe)Man, I'm trying to force my wife to wait on Bones as well. Hopefully it comes it starts to come out soon. Which studio is behind Bones?

Marquoz · 01-13-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyo28

I'm holding out for Stargate Atlantis. The entire show aired in HD, so it seems only logical to me that a bluray release would come later down the line.

I'm with you on that one as well. With the re-release of Ark of Truth, I hope that the powers that be realize that there is a good following of Stargate in HD. I would love to see a box set of the complete series of Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis.

paperthrower2000 · 01-13-2009, 11:52 AM

I still buy the tv series on dvd , it is still hit and miss for blu and some of the prices are nuts. I was tempted to pick up Firefly when it came out and waited because it was 74.00 and I am glad I did because I got it at Future Shop for 29.99 before Christmas .

garlad · 01-13-2009, 11:54 AM

Yep, i'm waiting for The Office (US version).. really hope we see a blu release of that soon!

Also, 'Extras' (UK). They released the season finale on blu, so hopefully that is a sign that they will follow it up with seasons 1 & 2

unjichan · 01-13-2009, 12:03 PM

If I really like the show, I'd bought DVD version first if it doesn't have blu-ray date yet ie. Gossip Girl, Kyle XY but after it release I then buy it again, like I did to Heroes season 1

I'm never tired of watching it because it's a whole new experience,
1st time on SD on little TV one EP per week
2nd time on SD on little TV back to back the whole season
3rd time on HD

ZackL · 01-13-2009, 06:15 PM

The Wire.

P@t_Mtl · 01-13-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by paperthrower2000

I still buy the tv series on dvd , it is still hit and miss for blu and some of the prices are nuts. I was tempted to pick up Firefly when it came out and waited because it was 74.00 and I am glad I did because I got it at Future Shop for 29.99 before Christmas .

I did the same as you, good move.

I am waiting for Battlestar Galactica on BD

Crim122 · 01-13-2009, 06:28 PM

Only full series I have ever watched is Sopranos, and I am not buying the dvds because I am waiting for it all to come blu..I know it will one day.

thedarkangel1975 · 01-13-2009, 06:33 PM

I only buy Heroes and Lost. They are both on blu. I am not saying I don't like other shows, I just like those a lot.

Tanv54 · 01-13-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by garlad

Yep, i'm waiting for The Office (US version).. really hope we see a blu release of that soon!

Also, 'Extras' (UK). They released the season finale on blu, so hopefully that is a sign that they will follow it up with seasons 1 & 2

I as well want to see a Blu-ray release of THE OFFICE

mikejet · 01-13-2009, 07:57 PM

Yeah I'm glad I don't have Lost seasons 1 and 2 considering Disney announced they will be coming to Blu!!!!!

Canada · 01-13-2009, 09:53 PM

I love Heroes and got into before they came to Blu, I thought about picking them up on DVD and decided against it. I am so happy I did.

McCrutchy · 01-13-2009, 10:11 PM

Waiting for House and 24. Possibly Arrested Development, although if there was ever a new TV show that may not need an HD upgrade it's AD.

Eagle_23 · 01-13-2009, 10:16 PM

I'm holding out for Family Guy & possibly 24.

Clark Kent · 01-13-2009, 10:18 PM

The only regular series I buy on dvd is the Simpsons. Everything else I am waiting on the Blu-ray version.

Astalder · 01-13-2009, 10:21 PM

Not touching Lost or Supernatural till I know for a fact that the earlier seasons are coming out on BD. Only reason BSG gets a pass is that it's a SciFi title and I really like it (though 1&2 are going to end up being substantially better than 3&4 I think).

01-13-2009, 07:09 AM	#1
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Any one not buy series on DVD, because the were waiting for an HD version? Band of Brother is one of my favorite TV shows ever, but I resisted temptation till I could get an HD version on disk. I am also waiting until I can get the 24 seasons on Blu Ray. It's one thing to spend $25-30 to get a movie on DVD and then upgrade it, but it's another to spend $50-90 for a season/miniseries on DVD and then turn around and spend another $ 50-90 to upgrade the season.

01-13-2009, 08:43 AM	#5
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	CSI !!! Battlestar Gallactica I won't likely be buying any more 24 either (have up to season 6) There aren't too many new television shows that I really like that aren't being released on Blu. I would have waited for House, but my wife isn't as patient as I am :P And to (Fe)Man, I'm trying to force my wife to wait on Bones as well. Hopefully it comes it starts to come out soon. Which studio is behind Bones? Last edited by bajor27; 01-13-2009 at 08:59 AM.

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01-13-2009, 07:49 AM	#2
(Fe)Man Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:111	I'm holding out for Bones. I love that show and hope it comes to blu one day. I was so tempted to get seasons 1&2 black friday. They were only 15 bucks each, but I bit back and decided against it.

01-13-2009, 08:34 AM	#3
RonSwanson Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pawnee, IN Blu-ray collection:132 Blu-ray reviews:27 Trading Score:74	it really varies show to show....there is honestly no point in waiting on many series. for example, Bones Seasons 1-3 are, i assure you, not going to be on blu ray for a LOOOOONG time. I kind of doubt whether the next season will even be released on blu. there are often sales on this series, it would not be bad to pick them up i used to own 24...i rewatched them this past summer/fall, and then sold them. i will buy them again on blu ray, even if it is in 3 years (likely in my opinion).

01-13-2009, 08:36 AM	#4
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	I'm holding out for Stargate Atlantis. The entire show aired in HD, so it seems only logical to me that a bluray release would come later down the line.

01-13-2009, 11:52 AM	#7
paperthrower2000 Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Atlantic Canada Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:1382 Blu-ray reviews:10	I still buy the tv series on dvd , it is still hit and miss for blu and some of the prices are nuts. I was tempted to pick up Firefly when it came out and waited because it was 74.00 and I am glad I did because I got it at Future Shop for 29.99 before Christmas .

01-13-2009, 11:54 AM	#8
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Yep, i'm waiting for The Office (US version).. really hope we see a blu release of that soon! Also, 'Extras' (UK). They released the season finale on blu, so hopefully that is a sign that they will follow it up with seasons 1 & 2

01-13-2009, 12:03 PM	#9
unjichan Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Bangkok, Thailand 4K collection:452 Blu-ray collection:2463 Blu-ray reviews:1	If I really like the show, I'd bought DVD version first if it doesn't have blu-ray date yet ie. Gossip Girl, Kyle XY but after it release I then buy it again, like I did to Heroes season 1 I'm never tired of watching it because it's a whole new experience, 1st time on SD on little TV one EP per week 2nd time on SD on little TV back to back the whole season 3rd time on HD

01-13-2009, 06:15 PM	#10
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	The Wire.

01-13-2009, 06:28 PM	#12
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	Only full series I have ever watched is Sopranos, and I am not buying the dvds because I am waiting for it all to come blu..I know it will one day.

01-13-2009, 06:33 PM	#13
thedarkangel1975 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I only buy Heroes and Lost. They are both on blu. I am not saying I don't like other shows, I just like those a lot.

01-13-2009, 07:57 PM	#15
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Yeah I'm glad I don't have Lost seasons 1 and 2 considering Disney announced they will be coming to Blu!!!!!

01-13-2009, 09:53 PM	#16
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I love Heroes and got into before they came to Blu, I thought about picking them up on DVD and decided against it. I am so happy I did.

01-13-2009, 10:11 PM	#17
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Waiting for House and 24. Possibly Arrested Development, although if there was ever a new TV show that may not need an HD upgrade it's AD.

01-13-2009, 10:16 PM	#18
Eagle_23 Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:780 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:22	I'm holding out for Family Guy & possibly 24.

01-13-2009, 10:18 PM	#19
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	The only regular series I buy on dvd is the Simpsons. Everything else I am waiting on the Blu-ray version.

01-13-2009, 10:21 PM	#20
Astalder Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:190 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:11	Not touching Lost or Supernatural till I know for a fact that the earlier seasons are coming out on BD. Only reason BSG gets a pass is that it's a SciFi title and I really like it (though 1&2 are going to end up being substantially better than 3&4 I think).

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