Farscape Starburst Edition Details
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Farscape Starburst Edition Details
It looks like there are going to be three starburst editions for each of the four seasons. Buying the starburst editions make each season aproximately half the price of full season sets. Three starburst editions for one full season will cost between $40 to $45 vs the current full season price of $80 to $90. Details for the starburst are here
You can preorder the first starburst edition at
BB for $12.99 or
DDD for $14.99
In addition Farscape Peacekeeper Wars can be preordered at DDD for $10.63
You can preorder the first starburst edition at
BB for $12.99 or
DDD for $14.99
In addition Farscape Peacekeeper Wars can be preordered at DDD for $10.63
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I may just do this. I haven't bought any Farscape DVDs yet, and one of the reasons is that I didn't like the packaging of the First Season set which included the 11 discs of the original releases.
This Starburst Edition thing may be a more attractive way of collecting them.
I'm wondering if this is the same way the Andromeda Season sets are packaged. Because their DDD price is about $45. When buying them separately, the five volumes (from DDD) run about $125 per season.
This Starburst Edition thing may be a more attractive way of collecting them.
I'm wondering if this is the same way the Andromeda Season sets are packaged. Because their DDD price is about $45. When buying them separately, the five volumes (from DDD) run about $125 per season.
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Kick ass!
Now I can finally watch "Farscape."
Do these carry over all of the special features from the previous editions?
Now I can finally watch "Farscape."
Do these carry over all of the special features from the previous editions?
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I still am curious, what exactly is the difference b/w the "starburst" edition & the previously releases full season set?
Also, for die-hard fans, if you pre-order the Peacekeeper Wars DVD from Creationent.com, you get a free autograph photo from one of the main cast members.
Also, for die-hard fans, if you pre-order the Peacekeeper Wars DVD from Creationent.com, you get a free autograph photo from one of the main cast members.
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Originally posted by Sessa17
I still am curious, what exactly is the difference b/w the "starburst" edition & the previously releases full season set?
Also, for die-hard fans, if you pre-order the Peacekeeper Wars DVD from Creationent.com, you get a free autograph photo from one of the main cast members.
I still am curious, what exactly is the difference b/w the "starburst" edition & the previously releases full season set?
Also, for die-hard fans, if you pre-order the Peacekeeper Wars DVD from Creationent.com, you get a free autograph photo from one of the main cast members.
Anyway, this is great news. I've always wanted to jump into this show. I can't believe ADV is letting these go so cheap. It doesn't make any sense. There's gotta be some catch.
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Originally posted by CarlitoBrown
Anyway, this is great news. I've always wanted to jump into this show.
Anyway, this is great news. I've always wanted to jump into this show.
I can't believe ADV is letting these go so cheap. It doesn't make any sense. There's gotta be some catch.
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The only differences I can see right now are...
Each starburst volume has 2 double sided discs which have seven episodes total while the original release had 2 single sided discs per volume with only four eps [2 on each disc].
Of course, I just bit the bullet, waited and bought the entire season box sets for $90.00 each...
And thanks for the Peacekeeper Wars/DDD heads-up, Mike P.
Each starburst volume has 2 double sided discs which have seven episodes total while the original release had 2 single sided discs per volume with only four eps [2 on each disc].
Of course, I just bit the bullet, waited and bought the entire season box sets for $90.00 each...
And thanks for the Peacekeeper Wars/DDD heads-up, Mike P.
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Originally posted by CarlitoBrown
Because nobody wants one season to take up half the space on their shelf.
Because nobody wants one season to take up half the space on their shelf.
Anyway, I'm glad I bought the season box sets as they came out. I got them for the same price as the Starburst editions, (actually less, I picked up SEason 1 & 2 for $60 on ebay) I don't know why everyone whined about there prices, & they have the great box art.
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More details, from ADV:
Farscape: Starburst Edition Volume One (SRP $24.98) is a DVD-only release, including 7 complete episodes on two double-sided discs, with audio presented in English 5.1 and 2.0. Overflowing with a drenload of extras, including: Documentary: "Making of a Space Opera," "In the Beginning: A Look Back with Brian Henson" recorded exclusively for the Starburst edition, "From the Archives: Early Makeup Tests, Video Profiles: Ben Browder (John Crichton) and Claudia Black (Aeryn Sun), 6 audio commentaries with the cast and crew, new Cool Farscape Facts (including behind the scenes information about every episode featuring new insights from series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon) by Paul Simpson (Farscape: The Illustrated Companion), Alien Encounters, greatly expanded production design and character art galleries: Conceptual Art, Crichton & Aeryn, Farscape trailers and ADV previews.
Farscape: Starburst Edition Volume One (SRP $24.98) is a DVD-only release, including 7 complete episodes on two double-sided discs, with audio presented in English 5.1 and 2.0. Overflowing with a drenload of extras, including: Documentary: "Making of a Space Opera," "In the Beginning: A Look Back with Brian Henson" recorded exclusively for the Starburst edition, "From the Archives: Early Makeup Tests, Video Profiles: Ben Browder (John Crichton) and Claudia Black (Aeryn Sun), 6 audio commentaries with the cast and crew, new Cool Farscape Facts (including behind the scenes information about every episode featuring new insights from series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon) by Paul Simpson (Farscape: The Illustrated Companion), Alien Encounters, greatly expanded production design and character art galleries: Conceptual Art, Crichton & Aeryn, Farscape trailers and ADV previews.
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I like the fact that ADV is doing this, basically for two reasons.
1) The reduction in price...$15 for 7 episodes.
2) Rather have Season 1 in 3 consolidated volumes than 11 separate discs.
1) The reduction in price...$15 for 7 episodes.
2) Rather have Season 1 in 3 consolidated volumes than 11 separate discs.
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Originally posted by Mike Lowrey
I like the fact that ADV is doing this, basically for two reasons.
1) The reduction in price...$15 for 7 episodes.
2) Rather have Season 1 in 3 consolidated volumes than 11 separate discs.
I like the fact that ADV is doing this, basically for two reasons.
1) The reduction in price...$15 for 7 episodes.
2) Rather have Season 1 in 3 consolidated volumes than 11 separate discs.
Also, does anyone know if picture quality is sacrificed due to so much fitting on one disc?
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If each season has about 22 eps, and each "Starburst Edition" has only 7 eps total, and they plan on releasing 2 Starburst Editions for each season, how would one get the remaining eps?
Also, does anyone know if picture quality is sacrificed due to so much fitting on one disc?
If each season has about 22 eps, and each "Starburst Edition" has only 7 eps total, and they plan on releasing 2 Starburst Editions for each season, how would one get the remaining eps?
Also, does anyone know if picture quality is sacrificed due to so much fitting on one disc?
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Originally posted by runner001
If each season has about 22 eps, and each "Starburst Edition" has only 7 eps total, and they plan on releasing 2 Starburst Editions for each season, how would one get the remaining eps?
If each season has about 22 eps, and each "Starburst Edition" has only 7 eps total, and they plan on releasing 2 Starburst Editions for each season, how would one get the remaining eps?
Also, does anyone know if picture quality is sacrificed due to so much fitting on one disc?
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Just found Volume 2 (supposed to be released next Tues.) on the shelf at my local Best Buy. It was just $15.99, so I picked one up. For some reason, BB always seems to ignore street dates on ADV stuff.
That said, if ya want one, looks like there's no need to wait 'til the 18th.
That said, if ya want one, looks like there's no need to wait 'til the 18th.
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Are they going to release these in season box sets as they complete each season? I'd love to see this show, but I want to wait to get a whole season at one time.
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Are they going to release these in season box sets as they complete each season? I'd love to see this show, but I want to wait to get a whole season at one time.
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Hey, does anyone know if these new "Starburst" editions have that annoying "what is anime?" ad that starts the old dvds?
It'd be worth re-buying these just so I don't have to hear those ads ever again - yes, they're skippable, but you'll always get the first few seconds which is enough to drive me bonkers.
It'd be worth re-buying these just so I don't have to hear those ads ever again - yes, they're skippable, but you'll always get the first few seconds which is enough to drive me bonkers.