New details about the Seinfeld dvd sets

[Dubya]

From USAToday.com......
An anthology about something
By Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY
You wouldn't expect a man of wealth and taste, one whose finicky TV alter-ego was turned off by a girlfriend just because she had fungicide in her bathroom, to put out a run-of-the-mill DVD collection

A loser like George Constanza would simply dump the nine seasons of Seinfeld episodes into store bins and be done with it. But that's not good enough for Jerry Seinfeld, someone reputed to own 500 pairs of white sneakers. All immaculate.

Sure enough, when the first two volumes (Columbia TriStar, $49.95 each) of shows from the NBC's groundbreaking sitcom are released Nov. 23, each four-disc set will pack a veritable Festivus — that special holiday "for the rest of us" — of extras. "If it were just the DVDs, it wouldn't be that exciting," says Seinfeld, who estimates it took about three years to gather and edit the archival material. "But it's really encyclopedic."

The 18 episodes from the first and second seasons on Volume 1 include two versions of the pilot plus such cherished moments as Jerry's disdain of Dockers and Elaine's first "get out!' shove. The 22 shows from the third season on Volume 2 introduce Wayne Knight as Jerry's nemesis Newman and such terms as "hand" (as in upper hand) and "the vault" (where secrets are kept sealed in the mind).

With the $119.95 gift set, you get a bonus: Monk's Diner salt and pepper shakers shaped like mustard and ketchup containers. Confusing yet cute.

The 24 hours of additional features split between the two volumes include a documentary, bloopers, outtakes, never-seen-before Seinfeld stand-up routines, commentaries and trivia. Ever wonder where Kramer was during the Chinese restaurant episode? The secret is finally revealed.

Seinfeld is most fond of the gag-reel footage. "At the end of each season, we would have a party, and one of the biggest highlights was a 30- to 40-minute gag reel with every scene over the course of the year where we broke up laughing and ruined the tape."

Regular watchers know all too well that the show's namesake was most prone to giggle fits. "I took zero pride in acting," he says. "I was just so thrilled when a joke would work." Nevertheless, he won several best-actor awards over the years from various organizations. "None that you would know," he adds.

The DVD announcement will delight fans who have been getting their only fix of Seinfeld's lovable yet irksome Manhattanites from syndicated reruns, which are a minute or two shorter than the network versions in the sets.

Money problems, however, almost deleted some extras. Late last year, Seinfeld co-stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine) and Jason Alexander (George) were refusing to do commentary tracks and promotional duties if they weren't paid for their efforts. Michael Richards (Kramer) agreed to participate but wasn't pleased about the lack of extra cash, either.

But all was settled amicably, says Seinfeld executive producer Howard West, who oversaw the DVDs' production. "The cast, who will render ongoing DVD services through future volumes, will be compensated in direct relation to the success of the DVDs." The rest of the sets probably will be released over the next three years.

Seinfeld, who turned 50 this year ("It's over. I'm done," he jokes), spends most weekends performing stand-up around the country. He has little interest in returning to series TV grind. "Having a sitcom is like being a captain of a ship. Doing stand-up is like surfing on a wave of energy of people laughing. It's not about money. It's about proving I can do it."

The comic also has proved he can commit. He has been married to his wife, Jessica, since 1999. They live with children Sascha, 3, and Julian, 1, at an East Hampton estate (price: an estimated $35 million) once owned by singer Billy Joel.

How alike are Seinfeld and TV Jerry? "It's not a leap to think he wound up where I did." However, "his TV series didn't work out. Mine did. He is not living in Billy Joel's house."

[typecase]

Good news! Glad it's not going to be a year by year thing. I'm getting older. :)

[shawagg]

Good news but 120 for the gift set? Do I dare ask how much each standalone will be?

Hopefully the popularity of the show will drive DVD sales and they'll be on sale often.

[Goat3001]

Originally posted by shawagg
Good news but 120 for the gift set? Do I dare ask how much each standalone will be?

Hopefully the popularity of the show will drive DVD sales and they'll be on sale often.

It says in the article that it'll be $50 a pop. So we're looking at $35-40 at stores.

I might spring for the giftset. I'm sure there will be a decent deal on it somewhere.

[QuiGonJosh]

Im just not sure on whether or not to get this...I've seen all of em...and they replay on TBS quite a lot...just dont know...

[Josh-da-man]

I can live without the salt and pepper shakers.

Individual releases for me, unless the gift set is somehow cheaper. (If I'm in a cynical mood, I might say that the "gift set" could be a move on the part of CTS to discourage retailers from offering deals on both sets, and instead focusing on moving more units of the higher-priced gift set instead.)

[alex4bball]

Thanks for the news! I think I'll be getting them separately. Can't wait!

[pOpus]

Originally posted by QuiGonJosh
Im just not sure on whether or not to get this...I've seen all of em...and they replay on TBS quite a lot...just dont know...

I originally thought about that too, but I have noticed that TBS doesn't seem to play all of the episodes. There is a rotation of about 40-50 that play over and over again. You might get a different one every now and then, but it seems pretty rare.

[LBCrazyFool]

Originally posted by QuiGonJosh
Im just not sure on whether or not to get this...I've seen all of em...and they replay on TBS quite a lot...just dont know...

You will be getting the uncut episodes with (hopefully) better sound and picture. The 24 hours of extras sealed the deal for me. I bet there is gonna be some great stuff there.

I will be picking up the giftset, I am a sucker for those kind of things...

[redskull47]

Originally posted by pOpus
I originally thought about that too, but I have noticed that TBS doesn't seem to play all of the episodes. There is a rotation of about 40-50 that play over and over again. You might get a different one every now and then, but it seems pretty rare.


I've noticed that too--TBS doesn't seem to play any of the earlier seasons. They seem to be limited to so few episodes that they tend to cycle thru them every 3 weeks or so.

[basaro]

Wow! With a slew of extras like that, it sounds like the dvd sets could be really good. I'm a little anxious to see the series from the beginning and see some episodes I've never seen (if there are any I dont know) ;)

Good post, thanks!

[gjamesm]

Originally posted by LBCrazyFool
You will be getting the uncut episodes with (hopefully) better sound and picture. The 24 hours of extras sealed the deal for me. I bet there is gonna be some great stuff there.

I will be picking up the giftset, I am a sucker for those kind of things...

They will look and sound better. Here is the press relese from tvshowsondvd.com:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=2029


THE MOST ANTICIPATED TV-TO-DVD OF ALL TIME IS ANYTHING BUT NOTHING!
SEINFELD: THE FIRST THREE SEASONS

"The #1 Show of All Time"** Never Looked So Good All 40 Episodes, Now in High Definition, Available November 23 in Two Individual Volumes or as a Deluxe Gift Set

Approximately 24 Hours of Bonus Features from the Creative Forces Behind the Show Include All-New Documentaries, Interviews and Commentaries with Jerry, Larry David, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards and Jason Alexander, Deleted Scenes, Gag Reels and More

Culver City, Calif., August 6, 2004 -- Considered one of the most innovative, popular and successful TV comedy series of all time and now the most anticipated TV-to-DVD ever, Seinfeld, the show about nothing, finally debuts on DVD November 23 - newly enhanced in high definition. Seinfeld will be available from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment in two volumes or as a deluxe holiday Gift Set (not to be "re-gifted"), which includes a limited edition script with handwritten notes from Larry David, exclusive "Monk's Diner" salt & pepper shakers and collectible playing cards. Volumes 1 and 2 will be sold individually at the suggested list price of $49.95 each and the gift set at $119.95.

Seinfeld will look and sound better than ever. To provide the best picture and sound quality possible, Castle Rock Entertainment, which produced the show, returned to the original film elements and spent many months digitally remastering every episode in high definition; the original analog audio tracks went through a similar process. Seinfeld: Volume 1 includes all 18 episodes of seasons one and two on four discs and Seinfeld: Volume 2, also on four discs, includes all 22 episodes from season three. Each volume will be loaded with approximately 12 hours of exclusive special features from the creative talents behind the show, including a full-length documentary, extensive creator, cast and production commentaries, bloopers, deleted scenes, exclusive never-before-seen Jerry Seinfeld stand-up comedy footage and trivia pertinent to each season. Both releases feature the original NBC network versions, 1-2 minutes longer than the syndicated versions and not seen since their original broadcast runs. Additionally, Volume 1 features two versions of the original pilot episode.

Gregory M. Paul, President and Chief Operating Officer of Castle Rock, said, "We are thrilled to see the show looking so terrific in this remarkable new DVD release. I'm confident it will satisfy the show's loyal fans as well as bring in a whole new generation of viewers."

Said Seinfeld executive producer Howard West, "This is something George [Shapiro, also a Seinfeld exec producer] and I never could have imagined when the show began. To have this opportunity to go back, restore the elements, revive Jerry's unused stand-up, bring the talent back to chat about the show and then see the original episodes with high-definition images has been a thrill for all of us. I think we've more than met the challenge of DVD and have made every effort to stay true to the essence of Jerry's unique brand of comedy which has become so deeply a part of mainstream American culture."

Benjamin Feingold, President of Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment noted, "We're delighted to be working with the Castle Rock team and the Seinfeld creators on this DVD release which we expect to become the #1 TV-to-DVD of all time. We're particularly happy for the fans, who have inundated us with an overwhelming number of letters and e-mails in recent years, indicating this is the title for which they've waited the longest."

About Seinfeld
Seinfeld, which aired on NBC for nine years, focuses on four single friends living in New York. At the core of the group is Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), a stand-up comedian whose professional path includes a shot at creating a network sitcom, a guest spot on the "Today" show, a wealth of other experiences gone awry and a personal life rife with an endless parade of never-quite-right girlfriends. His childhood best friend, George Costanza (Jason Alexander), could be deemed the quintessential loser: he can never hold on to a job or a girlfriend; although he has more than enough schemes for trying to make both happen. Jerry's ex, Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) offers her own string of bad dates and worrisome workplace sagas. And lastly, there's curiously-coiffed Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards) -- Jerry's over-the-top, offbeat and often mysterious neighbor, with no visible means of support and an uncanny knack for opening doors to opportunities he has no business being near

One only has to mention Superman or the Soup Nazi, Jujyfruits or Junior Mints, Festivus or Manziers or Low- or Close-Talkers to be reminded of the show's peerless plots, quips and characters. Seinfeld was also noted for coining many phrases that have since come into commonplace usage: "Master of your domain," "Yada, yada, yada," "Sponge-worthy," "Not that there's anything wrong with that," "Double-dipping," "Re-gifting" and "manhands," among countless others.

Seinfeld changed the landscape of TV forever, leaving the air in 1998 as the number one Nielsen-rated show in both comedy and drama. Nominated for an incredible 57 Emmy Awards®, Seinfeld won a total of 13, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. TV Guide ranked it #1 on its list of "50 Greatest Shows of All Time."

The Extra Features
Each Volume contains the following extra features, tailored to the episodes included in the particular set.
Inside Looks: Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed.
Yada Yada Yada: Audio commentaries from the cast remembering the making of these episodes.
In the Vault: Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes - never seen!
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That: Never-before-seen-outtakes and bloopers.
Master of His Domain: See Jerry in exclusive stand-up comedy footage, shot for the show but never used.
Sponsored by Vandelay Industries: Original NBC promotional ads and trailers.
Notes About Nothing: Behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes.
Additional features include:
VOLUME 1
How It Began: An hour-long look at how Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David first came up with the idea for the show, how it almost didn't get made and how they emerged with the show that changed the face of television forever.
Tonight Show Footage
VOLUME 2
Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo: If you thought Cosmo Kramer was hilarious, wait until you meet the real Kramer, Kenny Kramer!
Seinfeld is produced by Shapiro/West Productions in association with Castle Rock Entertainment, a Time Warner Company. Larry David, George Shapiro and Howard West serve as executive producers of the series. Seinfeld is distributed by Sony Pictures Television.

Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. SPE is a division of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

[cdollaz]

Definitely getting the third season set. The 1-2 set will depend on reviews of the extras, as I really don't think the first 10-15 shows were very funny.

[LBCrazyFool]

Originally posted by gjamesm
... or as a deluxe holiday Gift Set (not to be "re-gifted"), which includes a limited edition script with handwritten notes from Larry David, exclusive "Monk's Diner" salt & pepper shakers and collectible playing cards.

Nice to see they are including more than just the reported salt and pepper shakers. I am all over this gifset. Even though I prefer season 3 and on, the extras that will be included on Seasons 1 & 2 will be too good to pass up.

[copiedline]

Any released date floating around yet?

[b11051973]

Seinfeld is my favorite sitcoms of all time. I will be buying the gift set. I can't wait to listen to some of the commentaries.

[MasterCXtreme]

Originally posted by copiedline
Any released date floating around yet?
November 23, 2004.

[Shannon Nutt]

I'm down! I'm totally down! Mark me down!

[djbrown]

Originally posted by Shannon Nutt
I'm down! I'm totally down! Mark me down!

Manana? I'm doing nada.

[Regurgitator]

You know it's a sad, sad thing that the show never continued on as everyone hoped it would. I think the producers should have granted the cast members higher wages. If they did, the show would still be on as of today and would have lasted as long as the Simpsons do right now. In fact, it would have been the longest running comedy sitcom ever!

[Dazed]

Ive probably only ever seens about 5 episodes ever. Everytime I happen to turn on to sienfeld, its one of the episodes ive already seen :)

I may get this down the line but at the moment I want to finish off my futurama and simpsons sets first.

[emhello]

I don't remember the first 2 seasons being all that great, just a handfull being good. I may wait and just get the later seasons.

[Shannon Nutt]

Originally posted by Regurgitator
You know it's a sad, sad thing that the show never continued on as everyone hoped it would. I think the producers should have granted the cast members higher wages. If they did, the show would still be on as of today and would have lasted as long as the Simpsons do right now. In fact, it would have been the longest running comedy sitcom ever!

I think it ended exactly when it should have...that's why it will be remembered as a classic. There's nothing worse than a show that outstays it's welcome...and Seinfeld was starting to show that in the last season.

[Al Padrino]

I don't think so. It definitely wasn't the show it once was, but it had evolved into being funny for different reasons than it once was. Few episodes in the final season were really about nothing, but I thought they had their own charms. Some of my favorite episodes come from the final season.

But I think the show ended when it should've. You look at the series and how beloved it is and how much of a significant impact it had on pop culture. Then you realize it was on for nine seasons, which seems odd. You'd assume that a show with such a lasting impact would've been in the double-digits in seasons, but nope. I think that's something that makes it fairly unique. The Honeymooners is one of the few series that I can think of that was that influential and didn't run for that look.

Granted, these days it's rare to see a show last a few seasons, but that's because the majority of them are trash. When you find a keeper, it tends to run on and on (i.e. Friends). Seinfeld ended before it jumped the shark and it gained a rep as being a classic show that fizzled out in the end.

[Goldblum]

Originally posted by Shannon Nutt
I think it ended exactly when it should have...that's why it will be remembered as a classic. There's nothing worse than a show that outstays it's welcome...and Seinfeld was starting to show that in the last season.

*coughsimpsonscough*

[LasVegasMichael]

Will definately be picking up the gift set, after having read all the information.

Thanks for the post!

[purplechoe]

"You ask me to have lunch, tell me you slept with Elaine, and then say you're not in the mood for details. Now you listen to me: I want details and I want them right now. I don't have a job, I have no place to go. You're not in the mood? Well you get in the mood!"

<----- marks Nov. 23 on calender.

[johnglad]

Can Somebody explain the High Definition aspect? I assume the shows will still be in 4:3 but they have simply remastered the video. However, is it too much to hope that they really have gone back to the elements and cretated a completely new 16:9 transfer that is downconverted from high definition? That fact alone would mean more to me than any special feature. Glorious Seinfeld in widescreen? Frasier was widescreen the last few years of its run. Anyone have any info?

[purplechoe]

Originally posted by johnglad
Can Somebody explain the High Definition aspect? I assume the shows will still be in 4:3 but they have simply remastered the video. However, is it too much to hope that they really have gone back to the elements and cretated a completely new 16:9 transfer that is downconverted from high definition? That fact alone would mean more to me than any special feature. Glorious Seinfeld in widescreen? Frasier was widescreen the last few years of its run. Anyone have any info?

Just because something is mastered in HD doesn't mean it has to be widescreen. The show will be shown in 4:3 format. It would be stupid to release it in widescreen.

"I'm disturbed, I'm depressed, I'm inadequate, I've got it all!"

[johnglad]

I don't think it would be stupid to release it in widescreen. I just want it in the best available format. If Larry David and Seinfeld say 4:3 then I am all for it. But most currently produced primetime comedies are in widescreen, and hence ALL OF THOSE should be released in widescreen on dvd. I imagine it was shot with a camera that is 16:9. If that is available then lets use it if they want to. Stupid has nothing to do with it.

[johnglad]

Originally posted by purplechoe
Just because something is mastered in HD doesn't mean it has to be widescreen. The show will be shown in 4:3 format. It would be stupid to release it in widescreen.


The 2nd line of my post was "I assume the shows will still be in 4:3 but they have simply remastered the video."
I was way in front of you. I realize that is probably what they are doing, but in the press releases I saw no mention of format or aspect ratio. High Definition by definition is a widescreen image. There is every reason to suspect that Seinfeld was shot in the the 1990s on with a camera that is 16:9 or compatible with that format (as most shows are). Not meaning to start anything, but it appeared you didn't understand my question.

[scarredgod]

i was going to pass on these sets since i see the show 4 times a day and practically have them memorized but the extras have changed my mind. i will be getting these.

[Tom Woodward]

We've posted the artwork here (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=4545) if you're interested...

[caiman]

Originally posted by Tom Woodward
We've posted the artwork here (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=4545) if you're interested...

http://img52.exs.cx/img52/6642/seinfeldseas12r1artpic1.jpg

http://img52.exs.cx/img52/7686/seinfeldseas12r1artpic2.jpg

Interesting choice of covers. If they keep up this pattern, season 9 should look something like this:

http://img32.exs.cx/img32/7086/season9b.jpg

[Duder]

:lol:

[Josh-da-man]

Does it bother anyone else that the covers both seasons 1/2 and 3 were both obviously taken from the same photograph session?

[gjamesm]

Originally posted by Josh-da-man
Does it bother anyone else that the covers both seasons 1/2 and 3 were both obviously taken from the same photograph session?

Not me.

[LasVegasMichael]

Me neither. Couldn't care less, actually.

Here is some more information, posted today, by tvshowsondvd.com:

Seinfeld - Seasons 1 & 2
$49.95 SRP
$39.95 M.A.P. (Minimum Advertised Price: lowest price allowed in any ad)
4 DVDs, 437 minutes
18 Episodes (Seinfeld Chronicles Pilot version, Seinfeld Pilot version, 4 episodes First Season , 12 episodes Second Season)
Around 12 Hours of Extras:
Inside Looks: Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed during Seasons 1 and 2.
Yada Yada Yada: Audio commentaries from the cast remembering the making of the Season 1 and 2 episodes.
In the Vault: Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes from the first two seasons - never seen!
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That: Never-before-seen-outtakes and bloopers from the 1st and 2nd seasons.
Master of His Domain: See Jerry in exclusive stand-up comedy footage, shot for the show's 1st and 2nd seasons, but never used.
Sponsored by Vandelay Industries: Original NBC promotional ads and trailers during the first two years.
Notes About Nothing: Behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes from Season 1 and Season 2.
How It Began: An hour-long look at how Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David first came up with the idea for the show, how it almost didn't get made and how they emerged with the show that changed the face of television forever.
Tonight Show Footage

Seinfeld - Season 3
$49.95 SRP
$39.95 M.A.P. (Minimum Advertised Price: lowest price allowed in any ad)
4 DVDs, 505 minutes
22 Episodes (from the Third Season, including the double-length episode "The Boyfriend", for 23 total half-hours)
Around 12 Hours of Extras:
Inside Looks: Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed during Season 3.
Yada Yada Yada: Audio commentaries from the cast remembering the making of the Season 3 episodes.
In the Vault: Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes from the third season - never seen!
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That: Never-before-seen-outtakes and bloopers from the 3rd season.
Master of His Domain: See Jerry in exclusive stand-up comedy footage, shot for the show's 3rd season, but never used.
Sponsored by Vandelay Industries: Original NBC promotional ads and trailers during the third year.
Notes About Nothing: Behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes from Season 3.
Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo: If you thought Cosmo Kramer was hilarious, wait until you meet the real Kramer, Kenny Kramer!

Seinfeld - Gift Set
Both the Seinfeld - Seasons 1 & 2 and the Seinfeld - Season 3 volumes together in one package
$119.95 SRP
$89.95 M.A.P. (Minimum Advertised Price: lowest price allowed in any ad)
8 DVDs, 942 minutes
40 Episodes (From the first three seasons)
Approximately 24 Hours of Extras, including everything listed above for the individual sets
Gift Items Available Exclusively With This Package:
Limited Edition Script with handwritten notes from Larry David
"Monk's Diner" Salt & Pepper Shakers (shaped like mustard and catsup bottles)
Collectible Seinfeld Playing Cards with character images on the face cards
According to Columbia's press release, the people behind these releases "returned to the original film elements and spent many months digitally remastering every episode in high definition; the original analog audio tracks went through a similar process". Also, they "feature the original NBC network versions, 1-2 minutes longer than the syndicated versions and not seen since their original broadcast runs."

I will definately be getting the gift set. Looking forward to it!

[ajrosetti]

does it have subtitles (spanis, french)?

[Masamune]

Wonder if they do commentaries for all episodes?

How much would that rock. I doubt they will tho.

[nodeerforamonth]

no insert = no sale!

[SergeantD]

BEST SHOW EVER! There is no other show that deals with the everyday humor of life that so many people can relate to, especially if you are a New Yorker!

[ViewAskewbian]

Great list for extras! Can't wait for the following releases that should keep me deeper in DVD debt for the next 3 or 4 years.

Only gripe is those covers. Oy! It looks like some 16 year olds first attempt at Photoshop. :p

But it isn't what's on the outside but what's on the inside that counts...

[Josh Z]

Originally posted by johnglad
I realize that is probably what they are doing, but in the press releases I saw no mention of format or aspect ratio. High Definition by definition is a widescreen image. There is every reason to suspect that Seinfeld was shot in the the 1990s on with a camera that is 16:9 or compatible with that format (as most shows are). Not meaning to start anything, but it appeared you didn't understand my question.

Seinfeld was shot and composed for 4:3. Athough "high-definition" is natively 16:9, content mastered in HD can be any aspect ratio, just like standard-def. On the high-definition master, the 4:3 image will be pillarboxed in the center of the 16:9 frame. When they extract this for DVD, they will use just the 4:3 portion and it will fill a 4:3 TV like any other 4:3 program.

[MasterCXtreme]

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=4545

Wow! Is that the giftset box near the bottom? That looks great! If it ends up coming with all three of those items, hell, looks like i'm emptying out my wallet November 23rd.

[js097]

photos on covers were taken well beyond seasons one, two, and three. Oh well.

[ThatGuamGuy]

Originally posted by Josh-da-man
Does it bother anyone else that the covers both seasons 1/2 and 3 were both obviously taken from the same photograph session?

I think it's far weirder that the spine picture for season 3 is from that same session, but the spine from 1/2 looks to be different.

[gjamesm]

Originally posted by MasterCXtreme
http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=4545

Wow! Is that the giftset box near the bottom? That looks great! If it ends up coming with all three of those items, hell, looks like i'm emptying out my wallet November 23rd.

According to the press release, all three items will be included.

I will be purchasing the gift set. No brainer for me.

[gjamesm]

These are up for pre-order on Amazon.ca

$41.97 cdn for each of the season sets
$123.17 cdn for the gift set

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002UE1X0/qid=1092082434/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_3_7/701-9030320-9002737

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005JLEX/qid=1092082434/sr=1-8/ref=sr_1_3_8/701-9030320-9002737

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002UE1WQ/qid=1092082434/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_3_6/701-9030320-9002737

[Scott27]

Amazon.com's prices seem to be slightly less for each of the individual sets after the Share the Love discounts, but quite a bit lower for the gift set (using the currency converter at www.xe.com to convert Amazon.ca's prices to USD):

Seasons 1&2 - $32.47 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JLEX/)
Season 3 - $32.47 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002UE1WQ/)
Gift Set - $77.97 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002UE1X0/)

All prices are pre-STL discount.

I think Amazon's prices could sway me to buying the gift set, about which I had been on the fence. At those prices, it's only ~$12 more for the gift set (after STL).

[H.E Pennypacker]

I'll likely use the always numerous amazon.ca $5 off coupons at that time on separate orders for the volume sets to get their price down to $36.97cdn each and still with free shipping. Should be all good.

[etcl]

i am all over the gift set.....

[Quake1028]

Just locked in my order for the 2 sets for a total of $48.45 shipped (I had a $10GC). Awesome price, I can't wait.

[stinkeye]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by caiman
[B]http://img52.exs.cx/img52/6642/seinfeldseas12r1artpic1.jpg

Is it just me, or is Kramer pulling a stop short here?

[Upper pylon 3]

^:lol: That's my move!!

[Josh-da-man]

Maybe her nipple was coming out of her shirt, and K moved quickly to cover it up.