Regarding the aspect ratio debate: Someone mentioned on a message board here some time ago that while Joss may have composed the episodes he directed for 4:3, other directors may have composed for 16:9 regardless of what the "correct" aspect ratio was. I also think I read or saw an interview...
What really got to me was two weeks ago, (I didn't notice it this week but perhaps I wasn't looking) when NBC ran the teaser for The Office at the same time as the end credits of My Name Is Earl. I can understand running the shows back to back so viewers don't change the channel, but starting...
Amazon.com has a June 14th preorder date for League of Gentlemen Series 2 and 3 as well as the Christmas Special. A Complete Collection box set will also be available. Box art is up at Amazon also. I imported from R2 years ago but I'm glad to see that the series is finally being released here...
I imported Spaced from R2 a while back and it was well worth it. I don't think Spaced is going to see an R1 release any time in the near future as evidenced by the way BBC Video treated The League of Gentlemen here. (BBC Video also releases Channel 4 shows in the US e.g. Father Ted.) I also...
I read a R4 review today that mentions that the OMWF difference is in fact due to overscan but is not present on the majority of 16:9 TVs. Thanks to both Daves for helping me out.
I'm considering buying the R2 release of Season 6 but I heard that the framing is off a little bit on OMWF. Could someone who has the R2 set comment on this or possibly post a screen cap? Also, how noticeable is the change in pitch? Thanks.