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"From the Earth to the Moon" - Anamorphic WS/DTS: 9/20/2005
From the bits:
Originally Posted by thedigitalbits
HBO has revealed that they're preparing a newly-updated DVD box set of Tom Hanks' From the Earth to the Moon mini-series for release on 9/20 (SRP $99.98). The original box was one of HBO's first ever DVD releases, and it was presented in the series' full frame aspect ratio. For the new 5-disc set, you'll get all the episodes in anamorphic widescreen video, complete with both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 audio. Extras will include a mix of new and old bonus material. We'll post the complete spec list when it's available. No doubt this updated set is connected to HBO's planned HD-DVD release of the mini-series due later in 2005 (and first announced back in January). Since the episodes had to be remastered in high-definition anamorphic widescreen for HD-DVD, why not reissue them in regular DVD anamorphic widescreen too?
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than god i didn't buy the first boxset....but this one seems pricey to me...ah well
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Originally Posted by animatedude
than god i didn't buy the first boxset....but this one seems pricey to me...ah well
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I got the original set a LONG LONG time ago, and actually never managed to watch it all even though I really enjoyed the parts I watched.. I'm pretty ticked it's being re-released widescreen but not positive I'll buy it again, but I might..
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Originally Posted by animatedude
than god i didn't buy the first boxset....but this one seems pricey to me...ah well
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I caught about 1/2 an episode when it originally aired, and I remember thinking it was excellent. I just might go for this one if I can find a good deal on it.
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Originally Posted by pilot
I got the original set a LONG LONG time ago, and actually never managed to watch it all even though I really enjoyed the parts I watched.. I'm pretty ticked it's being re-released widescreen but not positive I'll buy it again, but I might..
But now that I have the 61" widescreen, I don't see that I have much choice but to dip again. -wink- |
But isn't 1.33:1 the OAR for this miniseries? I would assume so, since it originally aired in what, '96-97.
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HBO re-formated it a few years back when they lauched HBO-HD...
Also, if you plan on getting into HD-DVD, this is supposed to be an early release.... fitprod |
Originally Posted by jmj713
But isn't 1.33:1 the OAR for this miniseries? I would assume so, since it originally aired in what, '96-97.
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Originally Posted by jmj713
But isn't 1.33:1 the OAR for this miniseries? I would assume so, since it originally aired in what, '96-97.
I believe you are absolutely correct - the series was conceived, filmed and broadcast with a 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Any one who doesn't already have this should place it high on their wish list - for me, it is still the best TV mini-series ever, but I'm not sure I need to double-dip on this. |
Originally Posted by fitprod
HBO re-formated it a few years back when they lauched HBO-HD...
Also, if you plan on getting into HD-DVD, this is supposed to be an early release.... fitprod |
If it's cropped, I'll pass. The current set looks and sounds great anyway. PLus what other extras can they put on there? We'll see, but I very highly doubt I'll be upgrading.
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Originally Posted by jmj713
If it's cropped, I'll pass. The current set looks and sounds great anyway. PLus what other extras can they put on there? We'll see, but I very highly doubt I'll be upgrading.
My thoughts exactly. It will be fun to see how many of the "OAR purists" think this is a good thing. |
It was suppose to be shown in widescreen, but for some reason HBO ditched that idea when they first aired and put it on DVD.
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I may have to pick this up, always wanted to see it but never got around to it.
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I don't recall anything about From the Earth to the Moon ever being widescreen. I remember reading lots of articles in '97 or thereabout about the miniseries, I was very excited and couldn't wait to see it. I even remember hbo.com had a cool-lloking site about it. But I don't remember anything about it supposed to being widescreen. As I understand it was shot and broadcast in 1.33:1, and that's the OAR. We'll have to wait for comparison screenshots to confirm one way or the other.
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Might have to finally get this set when it comes out.
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Hmm, I was curious about that...I guess I'll likely pass (though I'll wait for more confirmation/refutation regarding the original aspect ratio first) because I'm no more interested in letterboxing of 1.33:1 material than I am in pan-and-scanning of legitimate widescreen footage...
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I am also curious as to what the OAR was. If they crop it for WS presentation, I'd give them a second thought before picking it up.
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All the shots I worked on, I was told to keep in mind that it was going to be cropped to widescreen and that the show had been shot open matte to also be cropped to widescreen.
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Great, I just bought this. At least it was used for a reasonable price ($44.99).
Great series. This and Band of Brothers show the true potential of the HBO series format. |
Originally Posted by JustInsane
All the shots I worked on, I was told to keep in mind that it was going to be cropped to widescreen and that the show had been shot open matte to also be cropped to widescreen.
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If I double-dip on this, it certainly won't be until the HD version is released and I hav a HD TV.
I'd be tempted at that point; this is a brilliant miniseries, one I've watched several times all the way through. RichC |
Originally Posted by rdclark
If I double-dip on this, it certainly won't be until the HD version is released and I hav a HD TV.
I'd be tempted at that point; this is a brilliant miniseries, one I've watched several times all the way through. RichC Then again, I probably should have just picked it up at the library, terrific series though it may be. |
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