Well said, JoshuaB.
Based on the numerous Prisoner books I've read, the ending we see in "Fall Out" is the ending Patrick McGoohan wanted. However, once the decision was made to end the series with just 17 episodes, McGoohan basically wrote the entire script in about 48 hours, so it didn't go...
For people new to The Prisoner watching the episodes in "Blu-ray order" (which is UK broadcast order), if you liked what you saw, I recommend you watch the series again in "A&E standard DVD set order," which I think presents a smoother and clearer progression of the comments/attitudes of the...
I agree, Hollywoodaholic. The original series is genius. Luckily, we won't even have to pay to see the remake. It is a six-part TV co-production between ITV (in the UK) and AMC (in the US). Last I heard, AMC is airing the series this November, with ITV to follow in early 2010.
I have the recent Network UK DVD set, and it is wonderful. While the set is SD, all episodes were remastered for HD (and even in SD, they look so much sharper, brighter and cleaner than the current A&E release). I remember reading that some of the video problems (like an obvious scratch on...
The versions that aired on BBC America are the same versions that appear on the A&E DVDs, which I suppose technically makes them "digitally remastered" (although that was 8 or so years ago!). You are correct that BBC America does love "meaningless hype" of their programs, like the premiere of...
I think you may get your wish. Based on prior information and Tennant's comment about staying "through the 2009/2010 specials," I think this is the upcoming schedule: 1 - Christmas 2008 special 2 - Easter 2009 special 3 - September 2009 special 4 - Christmas 2009 special 5 - early 2010...
"Conjunction Junction" is not on this new release, as it features only the Schoolhouse Rock cartoons that are related to presidential elections (the electoral college, history of the U.S., how government works, issues like taxes and energy, etc.). The Schoolhouse Rock 2-DVD set released a few...
For me, many of the episodes in Seasons 7 & 8 are painful to watch. My DVD collection stops with Season 6, which makes Karen's wedding in Las Vegas my "series finale" (the only minor problem being that it doesn't feature Grace since Debra Messing was pregnant at the time!!). My personal...
We can't blame CBS for cancelling "Invasion" since it was on ABC. I think having three months between the 11-episode chunks was a horrible idea, especially for a freshman series. And having the second block of episodes start when American Idol was occupying 8-10pm on Wednesday for much of...
What a shame. I only started watching with the recap of the first 11 episodes, and really enjoyed the last 11 episodes (and would have definitely tuned in for the second season). I wonder the cancellation of "Jericho" will make CBS/Paramount less likely to make a DVD release a high priority...
Thanks for the information, Andy. A&E's re-release last year was pathetic (a small booklet of info many people already have in Prisoner books and a map of the village -- what a way to treat die-hard fans who probably would have bought the whole set again just for new extras). I hope a US...
I have the two original sets and this is what they contain: Original "Secret Agent" Megaset -- all the 1-hour episodes (47, I believe), including the 2 color episodes; uses the original UK opening; US "Secret Agent Man" opening on each disc as an extra Original "Danger Man" Season 1 -- all...
It is interesting that sometimes a producer or director knows a certain song is so crucial in a scene that they will negotiate the license so that the song in question can always be used (or at least used for a very long time). This happened with the final episode of Patrick McGoohan's...
Here's a summary of all the information I've seen about the various Planet Earth releases: Discovery Channel DVD Set: *Discs 1-4: All 11 episodes, about 43 minutes each, narration by Sigourney Weaver *Discs 1-4: A 10-minute "behind-the-scenes" featurette for each episode *Disc 5: Planet...
The BB where I bought it had 10+ copies (and according to the website, the DVD was in stock at two of the three other BBs near me). According to CCs website, Match Game is available for shipping (at least as of 9am this morning). Haven't watched any of the set yet, but it looks very nice. I...
I was just pondering the "missing" special features on the DAD UE and had a thought. This is not a justification for not having the contents of SE Disc 2 on the UE Disc 2, but it could be an explanation: The complete contents of the first 19 SEs were carried over to the UE -- and they were...
I believe at Best Buy you also get a free James Bond Scene It DVD (probably a sample version of the full game). I'm not sure yet if I'd rather save an extra $5 at CC or go to BB and get the bonus Scene It DVD.
Commanderbond.net is reporting that the final 10 DVDs will be released in 2 sets on December 12: Vol 3: FRWL, OHMSS, LALD, FYEO, Goldeneye Vol 4: Dr. No, YOLT, Moonraker, Octopussy, TND Well, that's nice that we won't have to wait until May 2007! Now if all 20 films will be released in...
It is three thinpaks, each with 2 DVDs, in a slipcase. I must say it's wonderfully concise packaging -- I'd love to see more DVD box sets released this way.
Just posted a summary of the Prison Break bonus features (including a summary of the Best Buy Mobisodes bonus disc) in another thread! Well, the BB set I bought at BB had the proper bonus disc in it. How sad for Target -- so now they're selling merchandise that blatantly advertises a...
Thought everyone would like to know the regular 6-DVD Prison Break set has a bonus feature that I didn't see listed in any pre-release online information. In addition to the various audio commentaries, Disc 6 has the following features: **The Making of Prison Break (30:34) (A pleasant...
Potentially depressing news about the new set. If you go to the NewVideo.com website and search Prisoner, you'll find a page with the listing for the new "Complete" Prisoner Megaset. Unfortunately, it appears as though there are NO new video extras on this package. From the pictures and text...
I had a feeling something like this would be released! I would agree that this is most likely an 11-disc thin-pak set -- the 10 original DVDs plus an 11th DVD of new extras (the alternate Arrival, etc.). It's a shame that A&E won't do what they should do with The Prisoner, which is condense...
After looking at the list, shall I assume the "This Is America, Charlie Brown" episode "The Birth of the Constitution" was renamed "It's Freedom, Charlie Brown" for Europe??? It would seem so, based on the year listed next to it. And is there any justification for them putting the episodes of...
Kevin, I agree with you about the redesign. The old site indeed was very user friendly, while it took many extra clicks on the new site just to get to an episode list (and it appears as though now you can only see episode lists one season at a time, as opposed to the old site where you could see...
I also thought something felt odd with the packaging today, but figured it was the extra Shazam DVD. I opened the set as soon as I got home, and the extra DVD is exactly what added to the extra bulk! Love the complete red, white, and blue look on the shelf! And now I have 4 WB sets for the...
I thought this question was more appropriate as on its own rather than part of the "Quick X-Files Guide" thread since this is a separate DVD question. Mythology Set 1 was released today, and Set 2 is coming in August (the contents of which are already known -- it starts with Nisei from Season...
While quite a few TV releases are replacing the original music (which stinks), I must say I was pleased to hear all the original Motown songs at the beginning of each episode of Murphy Brown (at least on the S1 DVD)!