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I did a search and couldn't find any reference, so I'll ask the question. Are there any known plans for this terrific series to be released on HD? I'd snap it up in a sec.
Johnny
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I have both of the older DVD sets. The re-issue is 16:9 anamorphic widescreen with DTS 5.1 sound.
It's been a while, but IIUC the original set was not full-frame but pan&scan. IIRC this series was originally shot in 16:9.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120570/dvd
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I have the original (at least I think it is) and it sure doesn't look like pan and scan to me. No where on the box or the insert can I find any info on what the video is. If I recall correctly, a review of the reissue said if you didn't have the set buy the reissue, but if you already owned it, it was iffy and whether is was worth it to upgrade.
I've noticed it lately in Sams for under $15.
Johnny
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Another cat? Perhaps. For love there is also a season; its seeds must be resown. But a family cat is not replaceable like a wornout coat or a set of tires. Each new kitten becomes its own cat, and none is repeated. I am four cats old, measuring out my life in friends that...
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This series is a natural for BD. Between the great score, the rumbling rockets, the great images, and just an overall great series, it belongs on BD.
Johnny
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Another cat? Perhaps. For love there is also a season; its seeds must be resown. But a family cat is not replaceable like a wornout coat or a set of tires. Each new kitten becomes its own cat, and none is repeated. I am four cats old, measuring out my life in friends that...
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the series was designed and shot 4:3, being a TV mini-series
IMDB isn't helpful here. Under tech specs it gives 1.78:1 AR, but under alt versions it says the reissue DVD was cropped. I know it was a TV series on HBO, BUT it was released in 1998 and by that time the handwriting was on the wall that future TVs would all be 16:9. For example, Band of Brothers was released in 2001 and it was certainly shot in 1.78:1 AR.
Feline videophiles Susie and Dukie.
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Plus most of the historical footage (e.g. in the 1968 episode) would have been in low-res.
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If you're interested in a good series with lots of this kind of footage, might I recommend Discovery Channel's, When We Left Earth, The NASA Missions. No, it's not the same, but it's entertaining nonetheless.
Since this was recently available on Amazon for about $21-22, I've already ordered it. It was one of those "takes a week or two before it ship". Not sure if the deal is still available. It showed up in the bargain thread..
Johnny
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Another cat? Perhaps. For love there is also a season; its seeds must be resown. But a family cat is not replaceable like a wornout coat or a set of tires. Each new kitten becomes its own cat, and none is repeated. I am four cats old, measuring out my life in friends that...
