Hawaii Five-O - Any Interest Out There? - Page 14

Mister-Mike · 10-16-2007, 03:59 PM

There are rumours that the release of season two in Australia on November 8th will contain Bored She Hung Herself. I am very skeptical about this -- info that is appearing on line on various Australian DVD store sites is similar to that in North America which said that this episode would be included, up to and after the release date in July.

Furthermore, this would require putting 5 shows on one DVD (approx. 250 minutes). While this is not a lot more than the total time for a dual-layer DVD, I'm just wondering have there ever been any releases of TV shows on DVD which approached this limit (other than those on low-budget or public domain releases)?

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Jeff*H · 10-16-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-Mike

this would require putting 5 shows on one DVD (approx. 250 minutes). While this is not a lot more than the total time for a dual-layer DVD, I'm just wondering have there ever been any releases of TV shows on DVD which approached this limit (other than those on low-budget or public domain releases)?

Off the top of my head, Universal is putting Galactica 1980: The Complete Series on DVD in December. This show lasted 10 episodes and each episode ran about 49 minutes. The DVD set is being released on 2 single-sided discs, 5 episodes per disc. So while this is not a common practice, it does happen.

I think the inclusion of "Bored She Hung Herself" on the Australian DVD's is pure bullshit just like the misinformation from CBS Paramount in their initial press release here in the U.S. prior to the DVD's release.

chrisBeckett · 10-17-2007, 04:57 AM

The Season 2 episodes have recently been passed at the BBFC and "Bored She Hung Herself" is not one of them, so it looks as though the episode will not be appearing on the UK set.

Would be a real surprise if it is on the Australian set.

Dale MA · 10-17-2007, 06:13 AM

Thank-you for the information on the R2 set Chris! At least I know for sure it isn't going to be on there now.

Bob Hug · 10-17-2007, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-Mike

Furthermore, this would require putting 5 shows on one DVD (approx. 250 minutes). While this is not a lot more than the total time for a dual-layer DVD, I'm just wondering have there ever been any releases of TV shows on DVD which approached this limit (other than those on low-budget or public domain releases)?

Sony did this several years ago with a couple of single disc releases, "The Best of Charlie's Angels" and "The Greatest 70's Cops Shows." I had recently picked up the "Charlie's Angels" best of disc on a closeout for $3.00 at a Big Lots and it looks OK . . . . nothing spectacular, mind you, but better than one might expect considering that five shows made for a one hour time slot were presented on a single disc. I had no issues with playback.

Nelson Au · 10-28-2007, 04:49 PM

Got a question regarding watching these discs on an upconvert player. I suspect most of you watch on newer DVD players that are progessive scan and some with upconvert ability.

I just got a new Toshiba A35 HD-DVD player, a first for me in the HDM world.

I took a look at two episodes with it, one being Killer Bee. I noticed that colors are a tad richer and film grain is much more visible, all good stuff! This is a first as I have been watching before using a 7 year old player without progressive scan at 480i on a 1080i display. I noticed a lot of indoor shots seem a tad dark. In fact all darks are darker. Is this what others are seeing? I think my display is calibrated fairly okay using Digital Video Essentials.

I'm not sure what I am seeing, the Toshiba says it's outputing 1080i! I assume it's really upconverted to 720i, but perhaps the player is outputting 1080i. I also sampled an episode of Star Trek TOS and it was terrific as well. Since I know Star Trek much better, I can see lots more detail and film grain. Very cool.

BobSchneider · 10-28-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelson Au

Got a question regarding watching these discs on an upconvert player. I suspect most of you watch on newer DVD players that are progessive scan and some with upconvert ability.

I just got a new Toshiba A35 HD-DVD player, a first for me in the HDM world.

I took a look at two episodes with it, one being Killer Bee. I noticed that colors are a tad richer and film grain is much more visible, all good stuff! This is a first as I have been watching before using a 7 year old player without progressive scan at 480i on a 1080i display. I noticed a lot of indoor shots seem a tad dark. In fact all darks are darker. Is this what others are seeing? I think my display is calibrated fairly okay using Digital Video Essentials.

I'm not sure what I am seeing, the Toshiba says it's outputing 1080i! I assume it's really upconverted to 720i, but perhaps the player is outputting 1080i. I also sampled an episode of Star Trek TOS and it was terrific as well. Since I know Star Trek much better, I can see lots more detail and film grain. Very cool.

Check your upscaler on your dvd player I think you be happier with 720p setting even if a 1080p lcd/plasma tv,720 progressive scan will always look better than 1080 interlace picture, if your upscaler dvd player and tv support 1080p go with that, Progressive scan alway looks better than interlacing. But general most up scaler dvd players dont support 1080p but if your player is a hd dvd/blueray player, check to see if it has 1080p support for regular dvd. But from what I read at avs forums , here and elsewhere if your hdtv is only a 720p set you'd be better off running the dvd upscaler at 720p which is your hdtv's its native 720p resolution it will look better

woztimewarp · 01-29-2008, 11:17 PM

Does anyone know if the Australian DVD has bored she hung herself. All the web sites in oz have the episode listed. And there doesn't appear to be any disclaimers on the box.

Jeff*H · 01-29-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by woztimewarp

Does anyone know if the Australian DVD has bored she hung herself. All the web sites in oz have the episode listed. And there doesn't appear to be any disclaimers on the box.

A poster from the yahoo groups 'Hawaii Five-0' email forum on 11/22/07 posted that she lives in Australia and had received a copy of the set for that region. It was NOT included, despite what the websites said.

woztimewarp · 01-29-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff*H

A poster from the yahoo groups 'Hawaii Five-0' email forum on 11/22/07 posted that she lives in Australia and had received a copy of the set for that region. It was NOT included, despite what the websites said.

Was there any disclaimer on the box.

That is a major mess by Parmount and the web sites for advertising something that is not there.

Jeff*H · 01-29-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by woztimewarp

Was there any disclaimer on the box.

That is a major mess by Parmount and the web sites for advertising something that is not there.

While I do not know about the Australian release's box, the Region 1 version did have a disclaimer on the box noting it was not featured in the set.

If I recall correctly, CBS DVD never indicated it would be a complete season set in their press release (at least in the Region 1 version). Some websites erroneously reported that it would be complete, and by association would include "Bored".

woztimewarp · 01-29-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff*H

While I do not know about the Australian release's box, the Region 1 version did have a disclaimer on the box noting it was not featured in the set.

If I recall correctly, CBS DVD never indicated it would be a complete season set in their press release (at least in the Region 1 version). Some websites erroneously reported that it would be complete, and by association would include "Bored".

oviusly there has been a communication breakdown between Paramount and the retailers regarding the missing episode.

I did a google search and all the web sites in oz have it listed. I also found one retailer claiming it is the complete FIVE-O - SEASON 2 (COMPLETE) (HAWAII FIVE-O): Dvds: BIGWentertainment com au

If this is correct and the episode is not available that means these web sites and retailers are in serious breach of the trade practices act. Which means they could be fined if a consumer puts in a complaint to the ACCC.