TV on DVD - In Which Season Did A TV Series Go To Widescreen (1.78:1) Format?
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TV on DVD - In Which Season Did A TV Series Go To Widescreen (1.78:1) Format?
One tough thing to find out is when did a particular TV show switch from 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 aspect ratio (as well as which shows never switched), particularly on the DVD (etc.) releases.
Some examples:
The X-Files - Season 5
E.R. - Season 1 (surprising, given that it was back in 1994-1995)
Seinfeld - never changed, all seasons are in 4:3 ratio
Millennium - Season 2
So I figured a thread to list when these aspect ratio changed occurred (if at all) would be worthwhile.
EDIT: To correct The X-Files to Season 5 being the first 1.78:1 season.
Some examples:
The X-Files - Season 5
E.R. - Season 1 (surprising, given that it was back in 1994-1995)
Seinfeld - never changed, all seasons are in 4:3 ratio
Millennium - Season 2
So I figured a thread to list when these aspect ratio changed occurred (if at all) would be worthwhile.
EDIT: To correct The X-Files to Season 5 being the first 1.78:1 season.
Last edited by dhmac; 12-23-08 at 03:44 PM.
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However, I'm sure enjoying the HD broadcasts of various episodes from all seasons including as early as The Stakeout (episode #2). Haven't seen the Pilot yet. I would bet all my current dvd's that 1.78:1 HD sets will show up on BD. Check the credits on those early ones. It says: Filmed in Panavision.
http://www.sdinfo.com/volume_2_1/manufac.html
http://www.sdinfo.com/volume_2_1/manufac.html
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Scrubs Season 8
Farscape Season 4
Changed on DVD (idiotic season 1 releases)
How I met Your Mother Season 2
Weeds Season 2
House Season 2 (to anamorphic)
Farscape Season 4
Changed on DVD (idiotic season 1 releases)
How I met Your Mother Season 2
Weeds Season 2
House Season 2 (to anamorphic)
Last edited by starman9000; 12-23-08 at 11:23 AM.
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