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  1. Randall Cyrenne

    Future Shop's Boxing Week - BD/HD-DVD 2 for 1 sale!

    The odd thing is that Best Buy owns Future Shop, so one might expect their prices to be more in line with each other. Here in Saskatoon, they recently cleared some DVD space for a dedicated HD section (both formats). Selection is pretty good, though prices do tend to be high. Previously, the...
  2. Randall Cyrenne

    Another glowing review for Warners Restoration Department - Forbidden Planet

    This, along with King Kong, was my reason for taking the HD DVD plunge. I can't wait to see it in hi def! What an upgrade it should be from the Criterion laserdisc! I've had the collector's set on preorder since it was finally listed at Amazon. It looks oh so very cool. :)
  3. Randall Cyrenne

    HD-DVD in Canada

    I've been using Amazon.com for my HD DVD purchases, as they have better prices than Amazon.ca. When it comes to SD DVDs, I comparison shop between the two stores. I've held accounts at each store for some time. Sometimes the US version gives the better deal, and sometimes .ca gets the nod. But...
  4. Randall Cyrenne

    About The Babylon 5 Sets

    I was disappointed in the video quality. Not just the SFX shots, either--- regular scenes appeared overly compressed to me. Some scenes were "OK", others looked kind of yucky but still basically watchable. However, while my enjoyment was slightly impaired, I wouldn't have given up the chance to...
  5. Randall Cyrenne

    Hanna-Barbera DVDs in 2007

    I wouldn't lose hope. The last season of the original show just came out a few weeks ago! Give 'em a chance. I would guess that Flintstones Comedy Hour is on the radar for the future, but there are lots more H-B shows that may get priority.
  6. Randall Cyrenne

    Get Smart!

    Note: Canadians can use code WMWKCA236 for 15% off. (I got the code when I signed up for their newsletter. It expires on Oct. 19.). I placed my order last week. Can't wait! These sets look great. Still pricey to get all at once, but they do have the installment plan. My total came to...
  7. Randall Cyrenne

    Any News about Superboy Season 2?

    I bought Season 1 despite knowing of it's infamy, largely due to wanting to see a S2 release. I think WHV knows that S1 is not as popular with Super-fans, so I'm hoping they'll still take a chance on S2. They may just be holding off due to all the other Superman product coming out later this...
  8. Randall Cyrenne

    Discussion for the DVD release of Hong Kong Phooey

    I'm looking forward to getting HKP, and should have it Monday. I ordered it online after finding that the b&m prices couldn't match a certain online retailer. I found HKP at WalMart, but they didn't have Magilla (maybe ran out of shelf stock that day), while Future Shop had lots of both. I did...
  9. Randall Cyrenne

    Corner Gas S2 - any comments?

    On the other hand, I actually live near where this show is made, and I just don't get it at all! :) It's a big hit with lots of other folks around here, though.
  10. Randall Cyrenne

    What happened to "The Man Called Flintstone"?

    Good question. It came out in Canada (I reviewed it for DVDtoons), but apparently never appeared in the US. I figured that maybe WHV decided to hold it for the Season 6 set, which could have made sense, but it doesn't look like it's going to be there either. Sorry, I wish I knew more.
  11. Randall Cyrenne

    LAND OF THE GIANTS! - Where Are You?

    I agree. Deanna is very lovely. Presumably, Land of the Giants will get consideration based on how well the current Irwin Allen sets are doing, in addition to the perceived amount of interest. With Time Tunnel all out now, Giants is likely being discussed.
  12. Randall Cyrenne

    X-Men Animated Series

    Actually,Tory is right. That would be exactly the type of thing that the studio could use to judge the market for an X-Men set. You may not think it a wise decision, and I would not argue against that point, but it is only natural that sales of one Marvel superhero team DVD set would be used as...
  13. Randall Cyrenne

    Get Smart!

    Get Smart is about the only comedy (non-animated) that I had been wanting for my collection, thanks to the superspy elements... and, uh, Agent 99. I watched this show faithfully after school for years, but haven't seen it in ages. This looks to be a great collection of sets, judging by the...
  14. Randall Cyrenne

    TIME TUNNEL! - Where Are You?

    I picked up the first volumes of both Time Tunnel and VTBOS with the recent Amazon deal, and had to say thanks to everyone on the boards for speaking so highly of the shows and the sets. I'm enjoying the heck out of both of them!
  15. Randall Cyrenne

    The Muppets Show...Season 2?

    I never mind it when a studio takes the time to do it right. I *love* the Season 1 set (too bad about a few edits there, but overall the shows look great, and the subtitle fact track is terrific).
  16. Randall Cyrenne

    ISIS Coming!!!!!

    As I recall (corrections are welcome), all of Filmation's live-action stuff was shot on 16mm.
  17. Randall Cyrenne

    Japanese Spiderman TV series to be released on DVD

    This show is sooooo bizarre. I've seen a few eps, and it has nothing to do with the comic. As stated, it has more in common with cheesy (but fun?) shows like Power Rangers.
  18. Randall Cyrenne

    Quick Draw McGraw and Wally Gator DVD release both posponed!!!

    As the news item mentions that some H-B set sales were disappointing, I'm just hoping that this does not lead to more bad news. My personal hope is it will just lead to other titles (like the 60s superhero shows) being released ahead of the various early funny shows (so long as they finish off...
  19. Randall Cyrenne

    Smallville, Season 4 query

    Re: Adventures of Superman... I'm half-way through Season One, and I'm loving it. It's not a complex show by any stretch, but it is fun to watch. Each episode, though straightforward, is like a film noir B-movie. Wonderful stuff. The first season avoided being campy or silly (although there is...
  20. Randall Cyrenne

    Birds of Prey

    Re: The point made about Huntress's parentage... That actually was right out of the comics, consistent with her first introduction in the 1970s. I thought it was cool that they referenced those old Earth-2 stories.
  21. Randall Cyrenne

    How Many Sets Did You Get In '05?

    Holy---! You guys are right. It's surprising once you've added them all up. I counted close to 50 boxes (mostly animation and sci-fi, plus Seinfeld), plus all the Farscape Starburst sets. (To be honset, though, I received some of those cartoon sets as screeners for DVDtoons; but I do buy most of...
  22. Randall Cyrenne

    Smallville, Season 4 query

    The past couple of seasons definitely ramped up the sexual content, as well as some depictions of violence. I'm OK with it, as far as my wife and I watching it, but am concerned that it seems a bit much at times for a show so popular with teens. However, as the producers would likely say, that's...
  23. Randall Cyrenne

    Birds of Prey

    Not a GREAT show, but it had some good episodes during its run. As a Batman collector, I'd be all over this if it were released in Region 1.
  24. Randall Cyrenne

    "The Flash" - A Worthy Blind Buy?

    I can't disagree with too many of the comments above. The show is very Burton Batman-influenced, and not especially true to the tone of the comic at times; but that doesn't mean there aren't some pretty good episodes in it. The problem was that the show was (by my memory) very inconsistent. The...
  25. Randall Cyrenne

    News about future Batman animated DVD's.

    I'm just about through mine, and no problems here either. In fact, this is the best-looking of the four volumes.
  26. Randall Cyrenne

    "Not The Mama!" Dinosaurs Rumored For 2006!!

    I love this show. Recently I introduced it (on tape) to my daughter, and she loved it. Those VHS tapes are looking yucky on my HDTV-ready set, though. DVDs will be most welcome!!! At times, Dinosaurs rivals Simpsons for its biting satire.
  27. Randall Cyrenne

    TV DVD Sets: Do You ... ?

    Man, I'm way too far behind to be worried about watching stuff a second time. :)
  28. Randall Cyrenne

    Justice League & Batman Beyond

    I also think that this is the best possible news. Good going, Warner! I would have been just as pleased with a widescreen S1, but am fine with this announcement.
  29. Randall Cyrenne

    Justice League & Batman Beyond

    Personally, at the risk of blaspheming, I could go either way on Season 1. On my widescreen set, I find that the "zoom" mode works out great for these episodes. I've watched all the S1 DVDs this way, and had no problems. The composition is exciting, nothing important gets cut off, and resolution...
  30. Randall Cyrenne

    DuckTales & Chip N Dale Officially Coming!!

    The menus say "English Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired". (I posted my review tonight.)
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