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post #211 of 391
5/17/07 at 4:14am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Best shot for an R1 release right now is if NBC's new Bionic Woman is a hit. That could prompt Universal to resolve whatever issues are blocking the R1 release(s).
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post #212 of 391
5/17/07 at 5:18am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

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Originally Posted by Jeff Willis
Richard,
Do all (or most) of these players have the built-in PAL/NTSC Converter? If one sucessfully changes their player into an R-free player via the hack code, will it then play back PAL discs as well? I was under the impression that most, or all? locally-bought players in the states don't have the Converter built into the unit.

Most players will play PAL discs - however, I don't know which ones do a PAL/NTSC conversion.

One solution to this is to use the RGB output, many players will output pure RGB and many TV's have RGB capable inputs.

Also, many TV's these days are also multi-standard, even if they don't advertise the fact much. They will cope with just about anything you play into them - NTSC, PAL...etc.

It's all because it's easier to build a single worldwide design which will work almost anywhere it's sold rather than building country specific models.

It's also driven in part by region-2, which includes both Europe (which has a lot of PAL in it) and Japan (which uses NTSC).

It's been common for European equipment to be multi-standard for some years. The US has lagged behind a little, mostly because it's such a large market with a single national standard, so standards were never really an issue.

Sony players are hard to make multi-region. It's probably easier and maybe cheaper to pick up a low-end player - they are often easily unlocked with codes. And then try it with your TV.

I've been using r1 NTSC discs for seven or eight years and never had any issues, on several different players and TV's.

Of course, another solution is to render your computer-based DVD drive region-free, and play discs in that, in which case TV standards don't come into it (unless you output to a TV!).
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post #213 of 391
6/10/07 at 5:45am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

I was reading in the paper the other day about a new "Bionic Woman" series coming to TV this fall. I think they called it a re-imaging. Any chance that the original series will be released on dvd in the U.S. to tie-in with the new series debut? I would think they would have announced it by now if they were?
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post #214 of 391
6/10/07 at 9:00am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Ron, that has been old news. There's been preview clips posted on YouTube for some time now and Katee Sackoff from Battlestar Galactica plans a gtuest spot in the pilot episode ... it's basically an updated version of the classic television series but it does take liberties with changing the way the series goes ...
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post #215 of 391
6/10/07 at 9:19am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

yeah there has been commercials on tv for it too.

there hasnt been any announcement for a dvd release yet.
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post #216 of 391
6/10/07 at 11:00am
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Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

We can only hope for a tie-in R1 release but it would depend on the legal battles between Uni & Dimension regarding the rights/character issues surrounding the Cyborg book. It's possible that the legal logjam has been cleared and we don't know about it (yet) and R1's are coming. But that's wishful thinking. Anything's possible with TV/DVD releases. For me, I'm just glad that the R2/4's have been available to enjoy. If the R2/4 releases follow the S1/2 timetable, the S3's should be coming later this year around Oct/Nov with pages up at the major overseas stores somtime in Sept.
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post #217 of 391
7/21/07 at 8:44pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Well, since it's late July now and we still haven't heard anything, do we assume that a tie in release for R-1 is not going to happen?
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post #218 of 391
7/21/07 at 9:14pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

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Originally Posted by TimT
Well, since it's late July now and we still haven't heard anything, do we assume that a tie in release for R-1 is not going to happen?
seeing how they're re-inventing the Bionic woman - leaving out the $6 Million Man angle, maybe NBC-Universal wants to let it establish without complete nostalgia. Think of how the Kolchak boxset didn't help people enjoy the Nightstalker remake.
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post #219 of 391
7/21/07 at 9:28pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

One can hope that if this new show is a success, then Universal will put out the old show on dvd.

From what I read, though, a lot of fans of the old show are going to boycott the new show because of the re-imaging aspect. I, on the other hand, hope the new show is a success in the hopes that the original will someday see a R1 release.

I may have to force myself to watch the new show -- even if it is in name only. I read that it is to be less domestic and more like a spy show, and it was also compared to Alias.
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post #220 of 391
7/21/07 at 9:49pm
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Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

The BW remake doesn't resemble the original much, and they weren't allowed to use some of the original character names ("Oscar") due to the ongoing legal issues with U.S. distribution rights (ie R1 DVD's). Until the legal logjam is resolved we won't see these 2 series in R1. But only Uni and Dimension know the present negotiation status of the domestic issues. It's possible that they're close to getting settled and we'd see these in R1 soon. The only way there would be a tie-in is if the legal case is settled in time for the new series airing. There was no new news announced at the recent "Bionicon" convention in LA last month. Richard (Anderson) was at the event and he'd have passed on any new info if he had it. He'll be at another event in Oct in LA along with Lindsay and Martin Brooks ("Dr Wells"). If we don't hear anything before then and there's news (either way) about the R1's, you can be sure that I'll post it here with "Bionic" speed Although Uni isn't known for a lot of Extras in their sets, both LW and RA have offered their services for any interviews for R1's. If they're contacted by Uni for that, you'll see this thread updated
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post #221 of 391
7/21/07 at 9:53pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

I keep looking, and hoping. I wont write off the new show, without watching. Made by the same guys who do Galactica, so who knows. As always i keep low expectations, just in case.
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post #222 of 391
7/21/07 at 10:32pm
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Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Rick, give it a look and let us know since I'll be curious. I do know that it won't be like the original show. It's a "dark" remake and mirrors the changes we've all seen since the '70's years. I'm a big fan of the original shows but at the same time I'm not one of the vocal opponents of this remake. I don't watch any current broadcast series so, for me, it's not about being anti-new-BW series I'm happy to have the R2/4's since none of the PAL issues bother me at all. I've posted at HTF before about my take on being R-Free but it's a decision we make for ourselves. I've enjoyed several other TV/DVD releases and a couple of films (that don't have R1 WS releases) on my R-Free player and they're great views to me. I've also shown these PAL DVD's to others and none have been able to detect that they were watching PAL DVD's. I always buy R1's first if they're available. Hopefully, the R2/4 S3's of both bionic series will be out in Oct as per Uni Playback's past sch for the S1 & 2 sets. My guess is that Uni Playback will complete these 2 sets in R2/4. I don't have any #'s to back it up but I'm fairly sure that these 2 have been good sellers overseas, as well as a few here
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post #223 of 391
7/22/07 at 5:43am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

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Originally Posted by Jeff Willis
There was no new news announced at the recent "Bionicon" convention in LA last month. Richard (Anderson) was at the event and he'd have passed on any new info if he had it. He'll be at another event in Oct in LA along with Lindsay and Martin Brooks ("Dr Wells").

Can you give us more details about the Oct event in LA? I would love to attend just to see Lindsay.
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post #224 of 391
7/22/07 at 7:49am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Lord, why does everything these days have to be "dark"? Is it a reflection of our times that we consider the future must be a rotten, miserable place to live that's full of nasty people?
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post #225 of 391
7/22/07 at 8:14am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

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Originally Posted by Richard_Gregory
Lord, why does everything these days have to be "dark"? Is it a reflection of our times that we consider the future must be a rotten, miserable place to live that's full of nasty people?

Ever hung out at the airport? It's a miserable place. Remember when you'd get off the plane and people were happy? There were smiles and hugs and kisses. Even if you didn't get met, you saw happiness around you. Well we're not happy there anymore. There's nobody to great us at the gate. And even when we get down the baggage claim, people are more eager to get their luggage and flee than have a joyful reunion.

And the security lines are a pain. You have to watch what you say or the airport cops will throw you into the backroom. And you have to take off your shoes so that place stinks of feet.

The miserable rating has risen in the past few years.
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post #226 of 391
7/22/07 at 11:51am
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Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Ron, I sent you a Pvt Message about your question regarding the event in Oct.
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post #227 of 391
10/4/07 at 7:57am
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Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

All,

Dave L at TSoD started a blog on this subject at TV Guide's site. Check it out and post a reply. Dave has the entire "rights/legal" issue posted with excellent "verbose"

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...onic/800023655
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post #228 of 391
10/5/07 at 2:04pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Has there been a peep about the season 3 sets yet? I seem to recall that it was about this time last year when we found out about S2. There's been nothing on my usual suspects, but sendit can be slow to post new stuff sometimes.
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post #229 of 391
10/5/07 at 4:14pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Oh, brother- it's just like Batman- two rival studios fighting over rights to the characters and the episodes themselves. Here Disney apparently owns the original source material for the two shows while Universal owns both shows outright. Once again the loyal viewers lose! Why can't the studios merely compromise so everyone wins? But noooo- it's always about money!
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post #230 of 391
10/5/07 at 6:42pm
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Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

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Originally Posted by Tony J Case
Has there been a peep about the season 3 sets yet? I seem to recall that it was about this time last year when we found out about S2. There's been nothing on my usual suspects, but sendit can be slow to post new stuff sometimes.

Tony,

No news yet but your time frame's right on the money. If Uni Playback is going to continue with the R2/4's for these, we should see pages up soon at the usual UK/Au sites. I usually check 2-3 of those stores twice weekly for news.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Charles
Oh, brother- it's just like Batman- two rival studios fighting over rights to the characters and the episodes themselves. Here Disney apparently owns the original source material for the two shows while Universal owns both shows outright. Once again the loyal viewers lose! Why can't the studios merely compromise so everyone wins? But noooo- it's always about money!

You said it, Charles! No one wins with these "rights" scenarios. Batman is another one on my list.
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post #231 of 391
12/29/07 at 3:35pm
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Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Has anyone across the pond heard anything about Season 3 releases for either series from Uni Playback? Nothing yet at the usual UK online stores or EZDVD in Australia. It's been more than a year since the S2's.

Have you guys in the UK seen any mention of these in Playback's inserts for their other TV/DVD sets?
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post #232 of 391
12/29/07 at 4:47pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

I'm starting to give up on this idea and I'm going to look into purchasing these shows on Region 4 then just rip them to blank DVD's so I can play them on my Region 1 DVD player.

I'm just tired on waiting on Universal to release these shows to DVD.
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post #233 of 391
12/31/07 at 2:52pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

I think I'm going to purchase the Region 4 releases because my Phillips DVD Player is able to play Region 4 DVD's with no codes to strip the regional encoding from it. I'm actually watching Space Rangers Region 4 DVD's on it right now.
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post #234 of 391
1/2/08 at 9:05am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

While I'm certanly tired of waiting too, I have to think that I'm no worse off now than I was before. I didnt have the show before, and while I dont have it now, at least I have bits of it. I'd love a refill, but I'll take a glass half full, too.
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post #235 of 391
1/2/08 at 9:36am
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Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Mark,

I have the R4 releases of both S2 series sets. The BW set xfrs are great, same as BW S1. The 6M$M S2 xfrs aren't very good but still better than any "unofficial" sets out there.

The main difference between the S2 R4's and the R2's from the UK is the menu offers a Dutch language option.

I'm beginning to wonder if Uni Playback is going to release the S3's. I want the S3's to complete the BW series and to get the 2nd BW pilot eps in the 6M$M S3 set.
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post #236 of 391
1/2/08 at 11:56am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Well, I just purchased a region free DVD palyer.

Amazon.com: PHILIPS DVP5960 - ALL REGION PAL / NTSC DVD PLAYER WITH HDMI, 1080i UPSCALING. DIVX ULTRA USB DIRECT: Electronics

And I forked over the cash for the R2 sets for Bionic Woman and Six Milliion Dollar Man. Also, since I was also sick of waiting for Rich Man, Poor Man, I added those to the order as well. In a few days (or weeks) I will be watching The Six Million Dollar Man. I can't wait.
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post #237 of 391
1/8/08 at 1:30pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Hooray!!!! My region free DVD player has arrived and my Six Milliion Dollar Man and Bionic Woman DVDs have been shipped. In just a week or so I'll finally be viewing these great shows. Boy, oh boy. I haven't seen these since I was a kid in the 70s. I just know that way too much fun is headed my way.
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post #238 of 391
1/15/08 at 9:21am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Well, I got my DVDs and hooked up my new region free DVD player and it was just pure magic. I couldn't believe that I was seeing the Six Million dollar Man and the Bionic Woman on my TV again for the first time in years. It was just too cool.
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post #239 of 391
1/15/08 at 1:08pm

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

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Well, I got my DVDs and hooked up my new region free DVD player and it was just pure magic.

I'll bet! 6M$M was my favorite show as a kid, I even had my mom make me that red jumpsuit he wears in the intro. And I still have the autographed photo I got at a Lee Majors appearance at Toys 'R Us..shook his hand! Big deal for a kid.
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post #240 of 391
1/16/08 at 8:47am

Re: 6M$M and Bionic Woman Region 2 release 09/26/05?

Yeah, the show is a blast. It's got that 70's cheese without going completly over the top - well, at least in seasons 1 and 2. Its just a damn shame that the releases have stalled out.
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