View Poll Results: Will you buy Future Seasons of Dawson's Creek?
Yes
12
40.00%
No, I don't even own seasons 1&2
9
30.00%
Only if there are more extras
0
0%
Only if the Picture Quality is much Higher
2
6.67%
Maybe
5
16.67%
If they put in more of the original music
2
6.67%
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"Dawson's Creek" Season Releases
04-19-04, 05:50 PM
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"Dawson's Creek" Season Releases
Okay don't get me wrong, Dawson's Creek is and will probably always will be one of my favorite TV shows, but I cannot help but think the DVD releases are pure crap!!!
The first season set was okay... you got two commentaries and about 20 minutes worth of featurettes (not bad for a three disc set), but on the second disc there were 5 episodes squeezed on one disc and the picture quaility was bad...
Now flash forward 8 months and you get season two... after 4 months of promoting Audio Commentaries, Deleted Scenes, and Summer Diaries as extras, the extras are cut down to 2 Commentaries (season premire and finale) and thats it. On top of that Columbia squeeze not 5 but 6 episodes on two discs... Both of the discs (numbers 2 and 3) had such poor picture quality that my old VHS tapes that i recorded of cable 6 years ago with EP quality look much better.
And now Season Three has been announced with 23 episodes on 4 dics which means more of the same.
I do realize that not many fans of the show are going to fork over more than $35/40 for a season, but I do know that if Columbia would add an extra disc so no disc would have a burdone heavier that 5 episodes that alot of fans would not be turned off from buying future seasons... and the extras need a little work as well...
Well thanks for letting me vent, but I am curious as to see if people are as mad about this as me...
The first season set was okay... you got two commentaries and about 20 minutes worth of featurettes (not bad for a three disc set), but on the second disc there were 5 episodes squeezed on one disc and the picture quaility was bad...
Now flash forward 8 months and you get season two... after 4 months of promoting Audio Commentaries, Deleted Scenes, and Summer Diaries as extras, the extras are cut down to 2 Commentaries (season premire and finale) and thats it. On top of that Columbia squeeze not 5 but 6 episodes on two discs... Both of the discs (numbers 2 and 3) had such poor picture quality that my old VHS tapes that i recorded of cable 6 years ago with EP quality look much better.
And now Season Three has been announced with 23 episodes on 4 dics which means more of the same.
I do realize that not many fans of the show are going to fork over more than $35/40 for a season, but I do know that if Columbia would add an extra disc so no disc would have a burdone heavier that 5 episodes that alot of fans would not be turned off from buying future seasons... and the extras need a little work as well...
Well thanks for letting me vent, but I am curious as to see if people are as mad about this as me...
04-19-04, 06:15 PM
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I voted yes simply because I've got no real complaints about the two sets already released. The extras aren't fantastic, but I think we get some stellar ones. The commentaries are the first and last episodes of the season are very entertaining, although maybe a couple more would be nice.
And honestly, things like the original music and picture doesn't bother me in regards to this show. I didn't even notice the music thing until I read about it and I watched many of these episodes when they first aired. As for the picture, yeah it's noticeable at times, but this isn't exactly a show where the picture is essential. Not for me, anyway.
And honestly, things like the original music and picture doesn't bother me in regards to this show. I didn't even notice the music thing until I read about it and I watched many of these episodes when they first aired. As for the picture, yeah it's noticeable at times, but this isn't exactly a show where the picture is essential. Not for me, anyway.
04-20-04, 04:46 PM
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Well, I fall into a different category than your poll. I bought Season 1, which was WONDERFUL, and the Final Episode, which was great because of the commentary.
Any other season isn't worth it to me, unless I found them real cheap. On the other hand, I'd double-dip for season 1 again if they'd throw in more behind-the-scenes footage, cast commentaries, etc.
Any other season isn't worth it to me, unless I found them real cheap. On the other hand, I'd double-dip for season 1 again if they'd throw in more behind-the-scenes footage, cast commentaries, etc.
04-20-04, 04:56 PM
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Well, I own Seasons 1 & 2 and the Final Episode for one reason: I loved the show. Yes, it is corny, but it came on while I was in high school and I guess it is one of those "memory shows."
Anyways, I am one who his slightly annoyed by the music changes. They were songs that I remember and were songs from the time... I guess they just didn't forsee needing home video rights at the time. But, since I know this is the only way I will probably ever be able to own the show, I'll live with it. The picture quality on Season 2 does suck though...Oh well, I will continue to buy the season sets, because I like the show.
Anyways, I am one who his slightly annoyed by the music changes. They were songs that I remember and were songs from the time... I guess they just didn't forsee needing home video rights at the time. But, since I know this is the only way I will probably ever be able to own the show, I'll live with it. The picture quality on Season 2 does suck though...Oh well, I will continue to buy the season sets, because I like the show.
