The BDM needs a better DVD treatment! by Adamwankenobi

FIREFLY EPISODE DISCUSSIONS

The BDM needs a better DVD treatment!

POSTED BY: ADAMWANKENOBI
UPDATED: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 19:54
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Friday, September 22, 2006 3:13 PM

I think the transfer of the film itself is near perfect and absolutely BEAUTIFUL. But, does anyone know if there are plans by Universal to put out a better DVD of the BDM (in terms of extras)? A 2-disc set would be nice.

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Friday, September 22, 2006 3:58 PM

HUGHFF

The Zone 4 DVD (New Zealand and Australia) has two discs The second disc has 4 features (total 74 minutes):
The Green Clan, about the various members of the Green family (inc Director of Photography) who worked on the BDM;
Take a Walk on Serenity, about the new Serenity built for the BDM and how it differs from the BDS Serenity;
Q and A with Joss, from the Sydney Premiere;
Extended Scenes, above and beyond the deleted scenes from the first disc.

http://www.gpstore.co.nz/DVDs/1512141.html
http://www.moviehouse.co.nz/movie/12947
are two places that sell them.

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Friday, September 22, 2006 4:04 PM

HUGHFF

Also, if you have a kiwi or aussie friend you can often pick them up cheaper. I just bought the 2 disc set for my brother in law's birthday present for NZ $20 (nz$1=us$0.65) Obviously, you need an all zone dvd or a program that decrypts.

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Friday, September 22, 2006 6:18 PM

ADAMWANKENOBI

Yes, I've heard of that. Why wasn't it released in the US?

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Friday, September 22, 2006 7:01 PM

STORYMARK

Quote:
Originally posted by Adamwankenobi:
Yes, I've heard of that. Why wasn't it released in the US?

So they can see it to us again down the line, without having to spend more money on new features.

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Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:14 PM

TERRI

Oh course, and the Browncoats will buy it. Just like the LOTR and the Matrix trilogy. Make them buy the regular one, and then come out with the 'special' special edition a year or so later. I mean, I'll buy it though. Anyway, is there anyway to buy the Aussie version online? Oh, ahem, and if I ship myself in a box to Australia, can I stay at your house?

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Saturday, September 23, 2006 9:04 PM

STORYMARK

Quote:
Originally posted by Terri:
Oh course, and the Browncoats will buy it. Just like the LOTR and the Matrix trilogy. Make them buy the regular one, and then come out with the 'special' special edition a year or so later. I mean, I'll buy it though. Anyway, is there anyway to buy the Aussie version online? Oh, ahem, and if I ship myself in a box to Australia, can I stay at your house?

I don't mind double-dips per se, as long as they are upfront about subsequent editions coming, and they include a worthwile ammount of new material. I wasn't bothered about Lord of the Rings, it said right on the backs of the first versions that and extended one was coming, so at least they warned people, and the extended versions came with a whole lot of stuff.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Sunday, September 24, 2006 9:41 AM

CHRONICTHEHEDGEHOG

Yeah, but now they've brought out a new edition of the LoTR trilogy with an all new documentary. They didn't mention that any time earlier...

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:08 AM

RIMGIRL

I want new commentaries with the cast. I want the shiny collectors tin that the Australians can get. I want Done the Impossible. I want the ComicCon 2005 panel. I want Joss' home movies of his trip to Edinborough. And I don't care how many versions I have to buy.

After extensive renovations, my husband hooked up the surround sound. It's like a whole new movie.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 5:31 AM

STORYMARK

Quote:
Originally posted by chronicthehedgehog:
Yeah, but now they've brought out a new edition of the LoTR trilogy with an all new documentary. They didn't mention that any time earlier...

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I do not kill with my hand.
He who kills with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart.

True, true. But something with the level of success that LOTR has had, you can bet that wasn't the last release we'll see.

It may be irritating, but it's a part of the business.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Monday, September 25, 2006 5:31 AM

BELUGASMOM

Ditto. And I want a version (of Firefly also) that has all English in Mandarin and vice versa. How difficult and expensive is it to do what is necessary so that I can play the Austalian dvd in my American player?

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Wednesday, September 27, 2006 10:29 PM

USMCHELLRAISER

Well for the record, if they release an "upgraded" version of Serenity on DVD I'm buying it. I think someone needs to flail an exec or two at a certain place with a bag of coins then leave the bag, anyway.

"...let's not ruin an otherwise pleasant day with unnecessary bloodshed..."

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Thursday, September 28, 2006 12:33 AM

JOSSISAGOD

Quote:
Originally posted by hughff:
Take a Walk on Serenity, about the new Serenity built for the BDM and how it differs from the BDS Serenity;

I have been wondering about that since I saw the BDM!

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JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

Self appointed Forsaken! Been on the list for a while now!

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Thursday, September 28, 2006 12:43 AM

ADAMWANKENOBI

I want the R. Tam sessions to be on there! I don't get why they aren't on the current DVD.

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Saturday, October 7, 2006 3:25 PM

HUGHFF

Why wasn't it released in the US?

Because most of it is simply an extended audience Q and A with Joss at An Australian screening - I'm guessing either a convention or the Premiere. I guess they figured that non-antipodeans aren't interested in what goes on south of the equator.

BTW -Did you note that I'm finally back on-line. I loath my ISP.

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Saturday, October 7, 2006 3:29 PM

HUGHFF

Quote:
Originally posted by Terri:
Anyway, is there anyway to buy the Aussie version online?

http://www.dvdvideoplanet.com/product_info.php?category=1&products_id=
10420

Quote:
Originally posted by Terri:
Oh, ahem, and if I ship myself in a box to Australia, can I stay at your house?

Nope. I live in New Zealand.

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Saturday, October 7, 2006 3:34 PM

HUGHFF

Quote:
Originally posted by BelugasMom:
And I want a version (of Firefly also) that has all English in Mandarin and vice versa.

Sounds horrendously difficult and expensive.

Quote:
Originally posted by BelugasMom:
How difficult and expensive is it to do what is necessary so that I can play the Austalian dvd in my American player?
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Google search for DVD Decrypter or DVD Shrink. They'll allow you to make an all region copy.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 5:54 PM

ATIGDNG

Lol add to trolley... I love it!

It isn't that hard to play a dvd from another region.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:54 PM

HUGHFF

Was in a bookshop today and they had 5 copies of Serenity (the NZ two-disc version) on special for NZ$15 each (about US$9). Send me a PM if you want me to found out about getting you one.

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