Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > Shopping Discussions > DVD Bargains
Reload this Page >

Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

DVD Bargains Post and Discuss DVD Related Bargains including DVD Clubs

Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Old 10-31-10, 02:04 AM
  #1  
Suspended
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Buffalo,NY
Posts: 465
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition-$34.99

One of the best comedy series ever to emerge from England, Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of World War I. In his pre-Bean triumph, British comic actor Rowan Atkinson played all five versions of Edmund, beginning with the villainous and cowardly Duke of Edinburgh, whose scheming mind and awful haircut seem to stand him in good stead to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury--a deadly occupation if ever there was one.
Old 10-31-10, 03:57 AM
  #2  
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

awesome! i've only seen a handful of episodes on PBS or BBC and have been wanting to own an actual dvd set but unwilling to shell out major cash. irresistible at this price. thanks!
Old 10-31-10, 09:26 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: here
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Is this show anything like Mr. Bean and is it as funny?
Old 10-31-10, 09:32 AM
  #4  
DVD Talk Legend
 
BobO'Link's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 10,368
Received 625 Likes on 459 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

^It's *nothing* like Bean and *yes* it's funny... It helps to know British history and historical figures for more laughs but it's not necessary to enjoy the series. It also helps if you enjoy and understand British humor in general, but again, not necessary. This is quite possibly the best price you'll see for a while.
Old 10-31-10, 09:43 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: here
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

^^ thanks Bob


Lightning Drops Price History
Old 10-31-10, 11:00 AM
  #6  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Thanks OP! Well worth it. I purchased a $100 giftcard for myself since they have the 5% bonus in October. I'm sure I'll find something to spend the rest on during BF week.
This is actually cheaper than buying through Amazon UK. So, one heck of a deal!
Old 10-31-10, 12:03 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

For another historical British comedy, Let Them Eat Cake is available from Amazon UK. Hilarious and amazingly crude.
Old 10-31-10, 07:20 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 671
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 13 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Are there English subtitles on this set? Is the picture quality great improved over the previous DVD editions/are there new bonus features with this remastered version? --Peter
Old 10-31-10, 07:59 PM
  #9  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Originally Posted by Proglodite
Are there English subtitles on this set? Is the picture quality great improved over the previous DVD editions/are there new bonus features with this remastered version? --Peter
Much better PQ, new commentaries by Rowan Atkinson and a new feature length documentary (over an hour long).
Old 10-31-10, 09:22 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 671
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 13 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

I appreciate the quick response; normally I'd do my own research, but just didn't have time this evening...though I do have time to go snatch a copy --Peter
Old 11-01-10, 04:08 AM
  #11  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

But I've been wanting to get this set only if it was cheap and I guess this was the cheapest I have seen it since. So, I purchased it.

Now put all the Red Dwarf or revised Fawlty Towers and I'll purchase those as well! Heck, even cheaper Dr. Who sets and I'll be happy. Hehe...
Old 11-01-10, 04:08 AM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

But I've been wanting to get this set only if it was cheap and I guess this was the cheapest I have seen it since. So, I purchased it.

Now put all the Red Dwarf or revised Fawlty Towers and I'll purchase those as well! Heck, even cheaper Dr. Who sets and I'll be happy. Hehe...
Old 11-01-10, 08:57 AM
  #13  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NYC-ish
Posts: 3,275
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

For future reference, this has more stuff than "Black Adder: The Complete Collector's Set"?

It seems like it, but maybe someone knows of something that was not carried over.
Old 11-01-10, 03:23 PM
  #14  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Posts: 852
Received 20 Likes on 16 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Hmm. Now listed as $44.99
Old 11-01-10, 09:20 PM
  #15  
DVD Talk Legend
 
BobO'Link's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 10,368
Received 625 Likes on 459 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

^It was the Gold Box deal for 10/31/10 only.
Old 09-30-11, 08:19 AM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: All things 'GO
Posts: 520
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

http://t.co/5JUcLiHd

$1 cheaper than last year
Old 09-30-11, 08:35 AM
  #17  
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Kedrix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Katy, Tx
Posts: 4,446
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Originally Posted by worrywort
http://t.co/5JUcLiHd

$1 cheaper than last year
Wow...I think I almost have to get this. I've loved Black Adder FORRRREVER and always thought the box set was too expensive. Wish my wife got more of the jokes though.
Old 09-30-11, 10:37 AM
  #18  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
The Man with the Golden Doujinshi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mister Peepers
Posts: 7,882
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Originally Posted by worrywort
http://t.co/5JUcLiHd

$1 cheaper than last year
Glad I waited for the price to drop.
Old 09-30-11, 11:12 AM
  #19  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NYC-ish
Posts: 3,275
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

For the anal retentive complete-ists like me:

http://www.denofgeek.com/Reviews/284...vd_review.html

The only thing missing from this ‘Ultimate Boxset' is the unaired original pilot. Shot in 1982, this first pilot has a different actor in the role of Baldrick, and features, apparently, an Edmund Blackadder much closer to the one seen in the second season, as opposed to the irritating Mr Bean-like Edmund we got. It's a pity the BBC chose not to include this - it's the missing piece from an otherwise very complete set.

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/38719...imate-edition/
Unfortunately, there are a few additional scenes out there (at least five) that aren't included on these discs, which is a let-down for completists, but they aren't know as must-haves for any reason.

33.99 dvd
wait for blu?
Old 09-30-11, 11:40 AM
  #20  
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Kedrix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Katy, Tx
Posts: 4,446
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Originally Posted by Ropes Pierre
For the anal retentive complete-ists like me:

33.99 dvd
wait for blu?
Thanks for the extra information. That is good to know. I'll be honest, I can't see this ever coming out on blu-ray. There are already two strikes against it, let's face it is pretty old and it is a television series. Not likely. Another DVD set is also not likely for the immediate future. Maybe eventually we will get another Ultimate Ultimate set perhaps, but more than likely, it will be just a repackage.
Old 09-30-11, 01:32 PM
  #21  
DVD Talk Godfather
 
davidh777's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Home of 2013 NFL champion Seahawks
Posts: 52,467
Received 987 Likes on 818 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

I was impressed that an SD Deal of the Day got this many responses
Old 09-30-11, 05:23 PM
  #22  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NYC-ish
Posts: 3,275
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Re: Amazon DOTD: Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition- $34.99

Originally Posted by Kedrix
Thanks for the extra information. That is good to know. I'll be honest, I can't see this ever coming out on blu-ray. There are already two strikes against it, let's face it is pretty old and it is a television series. Not likely. Another DVD set is also not likely for the immediate future. Maybe eventually we will get another Ultimate Ultimate set perhaps, but more than likely, it will be just a repackage.
i was spoiled by The Prisoner coming out on Blu, now i think anything is possible.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.