I'm new to the forum, so I apologize if this question has been brought up already.
I've heard a few rumblings about X-Files season 9 being released in November. Based on Fox's pattern of releasing one season every six months or so, I'm wondering why they're waiting a full year before releasing the last season.
Has anyone heard anything different?
The Void
02-19-04, 07:55 PM
I thought I saw May somewhere but don't remember where.
emanon
02-19-04, 08:39 PM
May would follow the tradition of the previous four odd seasons, so my money's there.
dolphinboy
02-19-04, 10:20 PM
Originally posted by emanon
so my money's there. [/B]
and lots of it. :)
GuruAskew
02-20-04, 12:34 AM
As reliable as "The Rumor Mill" on thedigitalbits.com is, I'd have to guess that it'll be out by May as well. About a year ago, in a HTF chat, Fox rep Peter Staddon said that seasons 8 and 9 were completely finished and ready to go. That was shortly after the release of Season 7 on DVD. Given that the DVD version of the season is complete, I see no reason why they wouldn't release it in may, since all the other even-numbered seasons have been released in May. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
n0fear88
02-20-04, 11:23 AM
i did ask this question b4 but didnt get a response heh figures...
but i cant wait for it, god i loved that show :(
Lara Means
02-20-04, 01:59 PM
I loved the X-Files too, but even i can admit that Season 9 was a disaster from beginning to end.
Squirrel God
02-20-04, 06:08 PM
Originally posted by Lara Means
I loved the X-Files too, but even i can admit that Season 9 was a disaster from beginning to end.
It's an essential purchase to complete the set.
PrometheusUFO
02-20-04, 06:11 PM
Originally posted by Squirrel God
It's an essential purchase to complete the set.
Exactly. Also, TVShowsOnDVD.com had a news item recently claiming it wouldn't be out until November. :(
Josh Z
02-22-04, 06:55 PM
Originally posted by Squirrel God
It's an essential purchase to complete the set.
Season 8 ends with a more satisfying finale. I prefer to think that the show wrapped up there.
RaynMan2019
02-22-04, 07:13 PM
Gonna buy.
Adrenaline
02-22-04, 09:52 PM
It's worth it to see TLG at it one last time
dcprules
02-23-04, 12:20 AM
I was really hoping to complete my X collection this May, considering all of the other odd seasons were out in May. Too bad...
jmj713
02-23-04, 12:22 AM
I prefer to think that the show wrapped up there.
Nice try, but we all know there were 9 season. And all 9 shall be mine! Too bad about waiting a full year though but oh well.
Kerborus
02-23-04, 12:29 AM
Can't wait to pick my copy up! 10 bad episodes and 10 great episodes! Gotta love the last scene with the 'Cancer Man'...
'Come sit on my lap little girl and let me tell you a scary story...'
Michael Corvin
02-23-04, 07:40 AM
Yeah some of the one-offs were good, but the whole super soldier thing was a lame attempt and creating a broad story arc like the colonization of the planet.
Lara Means
02-23-04, 11:37 AM
Someone please explain this to me. People who are willing to pay close to $100 dollars on a season of X-Files that everyone knows is horrible and has zero replay value. That hard earn money cannot be spent elsewhere? Jesus. There are homeless people in the world.
Adrenaline
02-23-04, 11:40 AM
Originally posted by Lara Means
Someone please explain this too me. People who are willing to pay close to $100 dollars on a season of X-Files that everyone knows is horrible and has zero replay value. That hard earn money cannot be spent elsewhere? Jesus. There are homeless people in the world.
I spent $82 each for Seasons 1-7 and only plan on spending ~$60 on Season 8 and 9. I'm getting 8 and 9 purely for collection reasons although I really liked Agent Reyes. ;)
The Void
02-23-04, 01:13 PM
I never saw season 9 and I'm just starting season 8. I'll buy season 9 just to see it and to complete the set. I bought 8 seasons so far, one more won't hurt. I do plan on waiting to get 9 off ebay really cheap like I've done with past seasons.
jmj713
02-23-04, 01:37 PM
Homeless people don't watch The X-Files, so what's the problem? As a collector and long-time X-Files fan, I can't have a collection with one season missing. And it wasn't "horrible" by any means. Turn to most other network shows and see what's what.
The Void
02-23-04, 02:26 PM
Originally posted by jmj713
Turn to most other network shows and see what's what.
That's the truth. I ask myself why? everytime I pay my cable bill. Honestly, I pay for cable to have background noise and watch reruns of Seinfeld.
kurupt
02-23-04, 02:36 PM
Someone please explain this to me. People who are willing to pay close to $100 dollars on a season of X-Files that everyone knows is horrible and has zero replay value. That hard earn money cannot be spent elsewhere? Jesus. There are homeless people in the world.
You know what? Lara Means has shown me the error of my ways. I actually liked most of season 9 - I thought that there were some very good one-shot episodes in there...plus after buying 8 seasons, I actually have the wrap-up, but now that I've recieved this sage-like advice from Dvdtalk's one and only Lara Means, I won't be buying this set. Thank you so much! You should be charging for your concise yet wise money-allocation advice!
The Void
02-23-04, 03:51 PM
Originally posted by kurupt
You know what? Lara Means has shown me the error of my ways. I actually liked most of season 9 - I thought that there were some very good one-shot episodes in there...plus after buying 8 seasons, I actually have the wrap-up, but now that I've recieved this sage-like advice from Dvdtalk's one and only Lara Means, I won't be buying this set. Thank you so much! You should be charging for your concise yet wise money-allocation advice!
You forgot the :rolleyes: or -rolleyes-
pushx
02-23-04, 04:10 PM
It will depend on the extras if I buy the US release or not.
If DD, GA and CC commentary is included then I'll buy, if not I'll just get the cheap Asian pirate version.
Josh Z
02-23-04, 05:21 PM
Originally posted by jmj713
Nice try, but we all know there were 9 season. And all 9 shall be mine!
Better your money than mine, I guess.
Originally posted by jmj713
And it wasn't "horrible" by any means.
Yes it was. Oh yes, it certainly was.
mctague
02-23-04, 10:14 PM
X-file shopping tip for those not happy with retail sales: Pawn shops!
Kerborus
02-24-04, 01:26 AM
It was so horrible Josh Z somehow felt compelled to tune in every week and watch the horror unfold with his own eyes...
Give me a break.
Season 9 wasn't the best season but the worst of the X-Files beats almost anything on any given day.
All these people who just KNOW HOW HORRIBLE it was, yet watched every episode sometimes make me wanna hurl.
Can't wait to buy season 9!!
Adrenaline
02-24-04, 10:15 AM
Originally posted by Kerborus
It was so horrible Josh Z somehow felt compelled to tune in every week and watch the horror unfold with his own eyes...
Give me a break.
Season 9 wasn't the best season but the worst of the X-Files beats almost anything on any given day.
All these people who just KNOW HOW HORRIBLE it was, yet watched every episode sometimes make me wanna hurl.
Can't wait to buy season 9!!
I only watched maybe 5-6 episodes plus the series finale, a lot of those "filler" episodes weren't very good but I did like the super-soldier arc and that episode with Agent Spender appearing to be Mulder.
I hope this means they'll be releasing it in May, instead of waiting until November.
Rob
jmj713
02-24-04, 10:33 PM
I think the whole November confusion was started by an error by Digital Bits. It happens.
I personally can't wait to add this my my beautiful row of X-Files season and have a complete 9-season run on DVD of one of the best series in the history of American television.
Very nice. These sets are so amazing I'm actually going to be a bit depressed when I have this last one. I love owning them but I also enjoy part of the wait.
RobCA
02-25-04, 12:20 AM
Wow, two discs of bonus features. Can't wait to see what will be included.
Rob
Robert
02-25-04, 12:28 AM
They better be giving us something extra special to compensate for the cost of the most dismal X-files season of them all.
Cyberock
02-25-04, 01:23 AM
I just found out from my friend at Fox that season 9 is coming out May 11th.
Gunde
02-25-04, 01:26 AM
Originally posted by Lara Means
Someone please explain this to me. People who are willing to pay close to $100 dollars on a season of X-Files that everyone knows is horrible and has zero replay value. That hard earn money cannot be spent elsewhere? Jesus. There are homeless people in the world.
Mind your own damn business!
Funny how thread crapping isn't allowed on the board, but still happens in every single thread.
Sex Fiend
02-25-04, 01:52 AM
Originally posted by Cyberock
I just found out from my friend at Fox that season 9 is coming out May 11th.
Super duper !
I'll add my support for X-Files on DVD. I didn't get to see many of the episodes during the regular run of the show, because I often wasn't home on the nights it aired, but I took a real interest when I caught it in re-runs - enough so to buy the season box sets when they became available. Now it is undoubtedly one of my all time favorite shows, and I'm looking forward (although somewhat wistfully like MasterofDVD) to getting the final season, even if it was probably the weakest season. As Kerborus said, even weak X-Files is a helluva lot better than most anything else on TV.
Oh yeah, and I bought ALL of my sets (all sealed and new, Region1, no bootlegs) on Ebay for anywhere from 50-60 % of retail price. So there are some good deals to be had for careful and patient bargain hunters.
dcprules
02-25-04, 02:24 AM
Great news, hope it really comes out in May. And two discs of special features, YIPPIE!!!
metaridley
02-25-04, 02:28 AM
I am a huge X-Files fan, and I love the show to death. It's in my top 3 TV shows of all time, and will almost certainly remain there until the day I die. I also own seasons 1-7 and the movie on DVD. I bought them using my well-developed and very cunning eBay skills for $50 - $80 on eBay over the past two years. And they were brand new, region 1, factory-sealed copies, too. I accept NO substitutes!
That being said, I don't own season 8 and I won't own season 9 on DVD. Season 8 had only a few tolerable episodes for me, and any appearance by Alex Krycek is a great one, but that entire season rubbed me the wrong way. I didn't like where the show went, nor did I like Mulder's disappearence or Robert Patrick taking over for David Duchovny. I prefer to think of season 7 as the last season, with "Requiem" as the final capper. Season 9 was pretty bad, with only a few bright spots scattered here and there. Some episodes I actually quit watching halfway through.
Still, I say "right on" to those fans who still aren't discouraged. I know what it's like to "complete the collection" as they say, and although I'd rather not bite the bullet on seasons of a TV show that I didn't enjoy, I respect your attitudes as well.
The packaging of these sets remains super-cool, and it's possible that I might pick up the last two seasons one day when I have oodles of cash and I want to "complete the collection".
By the way, I'm actually partially color-blind, believe it or not. What color is that neat-looking season 9 DVD box, might I ask?
lisadoris
02-25-04, 07:52 AM
Goodie! Yes S9 was horrible but I actually went back and looked at the episode descriptions and found I liked more episodes from S9 than S8. The cover art looks amazing too so sign me up.
jmj713
02-25-04, 10:19 AM
The color is dark goldish/brown. Very cool.
Josh Z
02-25-04, 11:39 AM
Originally posted by Kerborus
It was so horrible Josh Z somehow felt compelled to tune in every week and watch the horror unfold with his own eyes...
Give me a break.
I watched every episode because I was a long-time X-Files fan and felt compelled to see it through to the end. I kept hoping that Chris Carter would lay off the cocaine for a week or two and pull things together for the big finale. Instead, we got the worst 2-hour block of television that has ever been aired. I was disgusted. I felt like I'd wasted too much of my life on the show, only to see it fall to crap and amount to nothing in the end.
Season 9 wasn't the best season but the worst of the X-Files beats almost anything on any given day.
Hardly. Season 9 of X-Files was on in the same time-slot as Alias on ABC, a vastly superior show. I wound up watching that one instead and taping X-Files for later. I'm glad I did.
Michael Corvin
02-25-04, 12:17 PM
Originally posted by mctague
X-file shopping tip for those not happy with retail sales: Pawn shops!
I bought 1-7 retail (well ranging from $8-$100), but waited on 8. I just ordered that yesterday though half.com for $48. And yes the seller says they are US region 1 version. We will see in a day or two. If that works out I will wait on season 9 as well.
QuiGonJosh
02-25-04, 01:18 PM
2 discs of extras... :drool:
Cant wait to see all 9 lined up...
Kerborus
02-25-04, 01:55 PM
Don't forget that there is an X-files movie or two to 'wrap it up' as you say, Josh Z. I didn't think the ending was the best it could have been and there definately were a few clunkers in season 9, but IMHO it was still a good show.
I do not like Alias whatsoever, as it seems to be the Ken and Barbie version of James Bond, starring a stick figure girl who knocks down football players with one kick and the bad guy is... Her mother! Egads, even X-Files did the whole paternity thing, isn't it dead yet? Just goes to show that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Still buying X-Files season 9!
metaridley
02-25-04, 03:32 PM
During the ninth season of The X-Files, I ended up taping the eps and watching the first season of 24 (which is my favorite season of TV ever) instead. But I wasn't as disappointed with the series finale as some people were. I thought "The Truth" was pretty decent!
Josh Z
02-26-04, 01:00 PM
Originally posted by Kerborus
Don't forget that there is an X-files movie or two to 'wrap it up' as you say, Josh Z.
After the last couple of seasons' dismal ratings and Fox's increasing displeasure with Chris Carter, I'm not so sure those plans will ever see fruition. I doubt Duchovny or Anderson would want to bother with it at this point either.
Sex Fiend
02-26-04, 03:00 PM
Originally posted by Josh Z
After the last couple of seasons' dismal ratings and Fox's increasing displeasure with Chris Carter, I'm not so sure those plans will ever see fruition. I doubt Duchovny or Anderson would want to bother with it at this point either.
I would say that's probably not an accurate presumption. The show is still very popular in syndication, still has a HUGE cult following, Anderson and Duchovny will most certainly at some point be interested in revisiting their respective roles for a movie (or two, or however many there many be) as their post X-Files careers haven't exactly been going gangbusters. And no matter how much Fox may not like Carter, they certainly aren't going to pass on the money that a popular franchise could bring.
X-Files has all the potential for being another ST:TNG type film sequel franchise. Not necessarily a prestige franchise like LOTR, but a steady moneymaker, at least for a few films.
Mulder
02-26-04, 03:18 PM
Just thought I'd give some advice about people who are not willing to pay full retail on these. With Amazon coupons and trivia almost gone, and no money to start with in the first place (thanks college loan), I had bought the last two runs of the seasons off Hal.com. I never thought about doing it until seeing the prices and a friend who buys all her stuff on ebay or half. And if doing your homework and dealing wisely with the sellers, you get a good deal. Just picked up for example, Season 8, for $43 shipped Priority Mail. Got it in 2 days. Done and done. Just watch out for imports, boots and too cheap of a price.
Michael Corvin
02-26-04, 03:36 PM
Originally posted by Mulder
Just thought I'd give some advice about people who are not willing to pay full retail on these. With Amazon coupons and trivia almost gone, and no money to start with in the first place (thanks college loan), I had bought the last two runs of the seasons off Hal.com. I never thought about doing it until seeing the prices and a friend who buys all her stuff on ebay or half. And if doing your homework and dealing wisely with the sellers, you get a good deal. Just picked up for example, Season 8, for $43 shipped Priority Mail. Got it in 2 days. Done and done. Just watch out for imports, boots and too cheap of a price.
yep. see my post, 6 above this one. :)
Kerborus
02-26-04, 04:38 PM
Actually, Chris Carter is writing the second movie as we speak and all players, Anderson, Duchovny, Davis, Patrick and Gish have all either signed to do the movie or said they can't wait to do the movie...
My only reservation is that there is talk of the movie being a 'prequel' or a 'stand alone'. I think Chris Carter will stall time to get to May 15, 2012 and then release the 'Alien Invasion' the smoking man said was coming.
Josh Z, I definitely think your attitude on this one has gone south and taken all logic and reason with it. The show is and was great as a whole. I always feel sad for 'fans' that can do nothing but focus on the negative...
jmj713
02-26-04, 06:18 PM
Kerborus, where did you read about the second X-Files film being in the making? I certainly would love it, especially if all the regular cast members would be in it, including Patrick and Gish. This show ended way too soon, in my opinion. Look at the Simpsons, they now into what, 15th season?
Kerborus
02-26-04, 11:17 PM
Could the sequel be coming sooner than expected? Gillian Anderson was on UK chat show "Parkinson" this weekend and 'BD' sent in details of what happened when that old charmer had his way with this redhead: "She said that they're doing another X-Files movie hopefully by the end of this year. She said she and David [Duchovny] have signed, and that Robert Patrick and Annabeth Gish are also back. She had no idea or storyline, but said it might be a prequel set before the events of the TV series last season. Anderson herself specifically said - "Chris doesn't tell anyone what he's writing about, so we have no idea what to expect. But I assure you it will be something quite good. It's taken all this time, it better be. David, Robert, Annabeth, Brian Thompson who played a hunter and Mitch Pileggi, are all in it so it will be a nice reunion for us all".".
The awesome website Countingdown.com follows a ton of upcoming movies. See here: http://www.countingdown.com/movies/30913
Also, Robert Patrick was interviewed on local radio here in Atlanta about 2 months ago for his upcoming role as a gangster in some flick I can't think of the name of and was saying that all of the cast, even William B. Davis were told that X-files 2 could begin filming by mid to late 2004.
jmj713
02-26-04, 11:31 PM
AWESOME! Where do I order opening night tickets?? :)
Josh Z
02-27-04, 03:55 PM
Originally posted by Kerborus
Also, Robert Patrick was interviewed on local radio here in Atlanta about 2 months ago for his upcoming role as a gangster in some flick I can't think of the name of and was saying that all of the cast, even William B. Davis were told that X-files 2 could begin filming by mid to late 2004.
How many times do they have to kill off Davis's character? He's had at least 3 death scenes already, and they keep bringing him back.
Michael Corvin
02-27-04, 04:09 PM
...read above... it is mentioned that the movie might take place before season 9, whence CSM would be alive.
Gunde
02-27-04, 04:51 PM
Anyone who saw Pakinson with Gillian knows that there was no talk whatsoever about X-Files 2. The rumour is false.
pushx
02-27-04, 04:59 PM
ITA that Pakinson rumor was debunked last fall. not true.
So far no one knows when the second movie will come about.
Chris Carter, it has been reported is presently writing the script and David Duchvony has stated that he thinks the move will be shot some time this year or next.
Still nothing has been confirmed.
jmj713
02-27-04, 06:17 PM
Good to see the low price, but I was really hoping for the bloopers. I guess I'll have to get down and start looking for them online or something...
pushx
02-27-04, 07:00 PM
Am disappointed at the content of disc 7 :( and that there will be no DD commentary of William
but am :drool: over the 90 minutes making of The Truth documentary.
emanon
02-27-04, 09:24 PM
Originally posted by Patrick Mirza
Retail is $99.98.
What?!? More discs, less bucks!!!
MasterofDVD
02-27-04, 09:29 PM
Originally posted by emanon
What?!? More discs, less bucks!!!
That is great news but I would of paid any price to complete my collection. :D
ENDContra
02-29-04, 12:43 AM
^^ Well it is only 19 episodes (which is odd...how did they go through the entire season with only 19 episodes?). Could it also be that FOX realized that these were terribly overpriced, and the release of Season 9 will also be a price drop on all of the other sets. If so, Im waiting longer to buy Season 8 :).
Michael Corvin
02-29-04, 01:19 AM
Well gotta say I received my season 8 today through half.com. :up: $49, US Region 1, still in the shrink wrap. The waiting game for these sets is the way to go.
Josh Z
03-02-04, 11:10 AM
Originally posted by Michael Corvin
...read above... it is mentioned that the movie might take place before season 9, whence CSM would be alive.
Well, this could actually be promising if they are going to simply disregard the existence of Season 9 entirely. It would be nice to get the Lone Gunmen back.
Piazza
03-02-04, 02:18 PM
amazon has retail for x-files season 9 at $69.99 and with love its $62.99 is that a typo or a correct price i wonder
Shannon Nutt
03-02-04, 02:24 PM
Originally posted by ENDContra
^^ Well it is only 19 episodes (which is odd...how did they go through the entire season with only 19 episodes?). Could it also be that FOX realized that these were terribly overpriced, and the release of Season 9 will also be a price drop on all of the other sets. If so, Im waiting longer to buy Season 8 :).
I think FOX cut the season short by two episodes...plus "The Truth" is actually two episodes (2-hour finale) - therefore only 20 hours of TV instead of 22.
LostHiWay
03-02-04, 02:48 PM
Good to hear Fox dropped the MSRP from $149.99 to $99.99.
Could it be because DD isn't in Season 9 and has no residual rights unlike in season 1 through 8. (I'm pretty sure he was paid a flat fee for the last episode)
Piazza
03-02-04, 03:30 PM
The lowering of the msrp for Season 9 really gives me hope now that millennium will not cost $100 a season. :)
Michael Corvin
03-02-04, 04:21 PM
I don't know how many of you check the bargains forum but DVDPlanet has season 9 for $55. Well worth it. They have the MSRP set $10 too low so it will probably get fixed soon. Better jump on it.
What sucks is that we have to wait and see how Millenium does before they decide on The Lone Gunmen. ? Where is the reasoning in that? Wouldn't it be safer to go by sales of the X-Files sets? :hscratch:
The Void
03-02-04, 05:48 PM
Originally posted by Piazza
amazon has retail for x-files season 9 at $69.99 and with love its $62.99 is that a typo or a correct price i wonder
I doubt it's a price mistake. It's 30% off retail like most of their new releases.
Michael Corvin
03-02-04, 08:38 PM
$99.99 is retail, so 30% off of that would be $69.99.
at $55, that is 45% off MSRP.
and it doesn't matter now, because it was a mistake and they already changed it. Now it is $69.99 (30% off) for the doubters. But to each their own, I hope mine goes through.
Josh-da-man
03-03-04, 06:01 PM
According to tvshowsondvd.com, ALL of the X-Files season sets are being re-priced to $99.98.
Buy: