The Wonder Years is in the works!
06-20-14 | 06:06 PM
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Re: The Wonder Years is in the works!
Here's an update, fellas:
Earlier this month we reported on a cast reunion that occurred in the lead-up to this year's long-awaited DVD release of The Wonder Years - The Complete Series 26-disc collectible set. In the various videos we passed along from StarVista/Time-Life, we saw various stars of the show interact while gearing up to make bonus material for the forthcoming DVD set. However, fans expressed concern that among those star interactions, there weren't any Fred/Danica shots shown. Well of COURSE the studio doesn't want to spill all their beans at once! Gotta save something for the actual viewing experience, right? But still, they don't want fans to worry too much, so this morning StarVista/Time-Life sent out the below email to their mailing list of fans who've signed up (see button link below, over the package art) to express interest in buying this title from the studio. Here's the entire email, including images both old and new, straight from the studio:
Reunited!!!
Fred Savage (Kevin) and Danica McKellar (Winnie) reunited last month for our Wonder Years DVD bonus features shoot and we got some great pictures in the process!
Check out Kevin and Winnie... both Then and Now!
Reunited!!!
Fred Savage (Kevin) and Danica McKellar (Winnie) reunited last month for our Wonder Years DVD bonus features shoot and we got some great pictures in the process!
Check out Kevin and Winnie... both Then and Now!
07-14-14 | 06:42 AM
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Re: The Wonder Years is in the works!
Well this isn't the "regular" pricing but I received an e-mail alerting to a 24 hour only pre-sale of 500 of the sets signed by cast members...for $499.95! Think I'll wait for the unsigned set to go on sale (presumably this week?). The site listed the details of the extras as well (doesn't say anything about commentaries though)...
Bonus Features
◦A Wonderful Day: Highlights from the Cast Reunion, May 28, 2014, in Los Angeles, California
◦Featurette: With a Little Help from My Friends: The Early Days of The Wonder Years
◦Interviews:
◾Neal Marlens and Carol Black, Creators
◾Fred Savage (Kevin Arnold)
◾Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper)
◾Josh Saviano (Paul Pfeiffer)
Bonus Features
◦School Days: Roundtable with Danica McKellar, Fred Savage, and Josh Saviano
◦Featurette: The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Era
◦Interviews:
◾Daniel Stern (Narrator)
◾Dan Lauria (Jack Arnold)
◾Alley Mills (Norma Arnold)
Bonus Features
◦Hall Pass: Roundtable with Danica McKellar, Fred Savage, and Josh Saviano
◦Featurette: A Family Affair: At Home with the Arnolds
◦Interviews:
◾Olivia d’Abo (Karen Arnold)
◾Jason Hervey (Wayne Arnold)
◾Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper)
◾Crystal McKellar (Becky Slater)
Bonus Features
◦Featurette: ABC: Teachers That Made a Difference
◦Interviews:
◾Fred Savage (Kevin Arnold)
◾Robert Picardo (Coach Cutlip)
◾Ben Stein (Mr. Cantwell)
◾Wendel Meldrum (Miss White/Mrs. Heimer)
Bonus Features
◦Featurette: Will You Love Me Tomorrow: The Wonder Years’ Love Stories
◦Interviews:
◾Olivia d’Abo (Karen Arnold)
◾David Schwimmer (Michael)
Bonus Features
◦Featurette: At Last: The Final Episode
◦Interview:
◾Bob Brush, Executive Producer
DVD 23 Bonus Features
◦16 Years Later: The Wonder Years Cast Reunion, May 28, 2014, in Los Angeles, California
◦Pilot Episode Outtakes: The First Kiss
◦Featurette: When a Man Loves a Woman: Kevin & Winnie Forever
◦Interviews:
◾Neal Marlens and Carol Black, Creators
◾Dan Lauria (Jack Arnold)
◾Alley Mills (Norma Arnold)
DVD 24 Bonus Features
◦Have a Neat Summer: The Wonder Years Cast Reunion, May 28, 2014, in Los Angeles, California
◦Featurette: My Generation: The Kids Grow Up
◦Interviews:
◾Josh Saviano (Paul Pfeiffer)
◾Jason Hervey (Wayne Arnold)
◾David M. Stern, Writer/Producer
◾Bruce Nachbar, Producer
DVD 25 Bonus Features
◦Featurette: Bookends: Kevin & Paul
◦Featurette: Both Sides Now: The Music That Made the Moments
◦Interviews:
◾Seth Green (Jimmy Donnelly)
◾Ken Topolsky, Producer
◾W. G. “Snuffy” Walden, Composer
◾David Bianculli, TV Critic
◾Michael Dinner, Director
DVD 26 Bonus Features
◦Featurette: I Love You for Sentimental Reasons: Fan-Favorite Episodes
◦Interviews:
◾Daniel Stern (Narrator)
◾Mahaila McKellar, Danica and Crystal’s Mom
◾Skip Cook, Key Grip
◾Alicia Alexander, Location Manager
◾Mark B. Perry, Writer/Producer
Bonus Features
◦A Wonderful Day: Highlights from the Cast Reunion, May 28, 2014, in Los Angeles, California
◦Featurette: With a Little Help from My Friends: The Early Days of The Wonder Years
◦Interviews:
◾Neal Marlens and Carol Black, Creators
◾Fred Savage (Kevin Arnold)
◾Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper)
◾Josh Saviano (Paul Pfeiffer)
Bonus Features
◦School Days: Roundtable with Danica McKellar, Fred Savage, and Josh Saviano
◦Featurette: The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Era
◦Interviews:
◾Daniel Stern (Narrator)
◾Dan Lauria (Jack Arnold)
◾Alley Mills (Norma Arnold)
Bonus Features
◦Hall Pass: Roundtable with Danica McKellar, Fred Savage, and Josh Saviano
◦Featurette: A Family Affair: At Home with the Arnolds
◦Interviews:
◾Olivia d’Abo (Karen Arnold)
◾Jason Hervey (Wayne Arnold)
◾Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper)
◾Crystal McKellar (Becky Slater)
Bonus Features
◦Featurette: ABC: Teachers That Made a Difference
◦Interviews:
◾Fred Savage (Kevin Arnold)
◾Robert Picardo (Coach Cutlip)
◾Ben Stein (Mr. Cantwell)
◾Wendel Meldrum (Miss White/Mrs. Heimer)
Bonus Features
◦Featurette: Will You Love Me Tomorrow: The Wonder Years’ Love Stories
◦Interviews:
◾Olivia d’Abo (Karen Arnold)
◾David Schwimmer (Michael)
Bonus Features
◦Featurette: At Last: The Final Episode
◦Interview:
◾Bob Brush, Executive Producer
DVD 23 Bonus Features
◦16 Years Later: The Wonder Years Cast Reunion, May 28, 2014, in Los Angeles, California
◦Pilot Episode Outtakes: The First Kiss
◦Featurette: When a Man Loves a Woman: Kevin & Winnie Forever
◦Interviews:
◾Neal Marlens and Carol Black, Creators
◾Dan Lauria (Jack Arnold)
◾Alley Mills (Norma Arnold)
DVD 24 Bonus Features
◦Have a Neat Summer: The Wonder Years Cast Reunion, May 28, 2014, in Los Angeles, California
◦Featurette: My Generation: The Kids Grow Up
◦Interviews:
◾Josh Saviano (Paul Pfeiffer)
◾Jason Hervey (Wayne Arnold)
◾David M. Stern, Writer/Producer
◾Bruce Nachbar, Producer
DVD 25 Bonus Features
◦Featurette: Bookends: Kevin & Paul
◦Featurette: Both Sides Now: The Music That Made the Moments
◦Interviews:
◾Seth Green (Jimmy Donnelly)
◾Ken Topolsky, Producer
◾W. G. “Snuffy” Walden, Composer
◾David Bianculli, TV Critic
◾Michael Dinner, Director
DVD 26 Bonus Features
◦Featurette: I Love You for Sentimental Reasons: Fan-Favorite Episodes
◦Interviews:
◾Daniel Stern (Narrator)
◾Mahaila McKellar, Danica and Crystal’s Mom
◾Skip Cook, Key Grip
◾Alicia Alexander, Location Manager
◾Mark B. Perry, Writer/Producer
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07-14-14 | 06:57 AM
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Re: The Wonder Years is in the works!
You'd have to be an ultra, ultra fan to pay $500 for a signed set...it's not like any of those actors are going to win an Oscar someday. I wonder if they'll even sell all those copies at that price? And if it's $500 for a signed set, how much is the non-signed set going to be? $250?! 
07-14-14 | 07:08 AM
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You'd have to be an ultra, ultra fan to pay $500 for a signed set...it's not like any of those actors are going to win an Oscar someday. I wonder if they'll even sell all those copies at that price? And if it's $500 for a signed set, how much is the non-signed set going to be? $250?!
07-14-14 | 11:21 AM
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So has it already been confirmed that every piece of original music from the show's broadcast run will be in tact? Or are they adding in a handful of new pieces because they couldn't sure all the rights?
07-14-14 | 11:29 AM
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Yeah good luck selling that for $500. You really need to be a die hard fan to spend that kind of money. Pretty sure the cheap bastards in this forum aren't touching it. Honestly for that kind of money, I'd rather get a new IPad or an XBox One with some games. At least you'll get more long term benefits from those than a signed DVD set.
I too think the regular set will be around $250.
I too think the regular set will be around $250.
07-14-14 | 11:40 AM
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I'm almost certain they cleared the overwhelming majority but hit a wall on a handful of songs.
07-14-14 | 12:45 PM
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Re: The Wonder Years is in the works!
Exclusive bonus features include...
•The first cast reunion in 16 years
•Over 20 interviews with all 7 main cast members, the creators, narrator, guests stars, and many more!
•Ten newly-produced featurettes
•Never-before-seen outtakes of Kevin and Winnie’s first kiss!
To top it all off, you’ll complete the Wonder Years experience with everything you need to fit right in at Kennedy Junior High…
•Wildcats t-shirt and tube socks
•Vintage Kennedy Junior High gym bag
•Wildcats pennant and commemorative patch
•Collectible Wonder Years pins
•And a newly-produced Wonder Years CD, featuring the theme song plus classics by Bob Dylan, Diana Ross, The Beach Boys, The Temptations and many others.
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07-14-14 | 12:52 PM
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Re: The Wonder Years is in the works!
If Time Life hasn't explicity stated already that all songs are included, I'm going to bet some were changed. It's a huge selling point and for them not to mention it if it were true sounds fishy!
07-14-14 | 09:47 PM
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$500
No way that is going to sell in the numbers they're hoping. I was expecting about $200 to $250 for the set and will probably bite at that price but $500 is laughable.
No way that is going to sell in the numbers they're hoping. I was expecting about $200 to $250 for the set and will probably bite at that price but $500 is laughable.
07-15-14 | 06:52 AM
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So do you think they will release a set without all the locker packaging? And how much do you think that'd be... $150. I just am not interested in all that extra stuff.
07-15-14 | 07:46 AM
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This is most likely it through the Time/Life site but eventually they will be released as individual season sets as they have with China Beach and The Six Million Dollar Man.
07-15-14 | 08:13 AM
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I'm on a holding pattern for this one. $250 is too steep for me...especially for DVD (it it were Blu-ray, I might consider it). Hopefully, we'll see a version or sale down the road that is about $100 less.
Also, their latest press release says that "over 300 songs" have been cleared...but the phrasing also seems to indicate that there are songs that weren't cleared. Someone can probably figure out the number if they know the average number of songs that appeared in each episode...3 or 4, perhaps? So that would mean there's about 50 to 100 songs that DIDN'T get cleared? Or do you guys think the number of new songs per episode is more like 2?
I'm not a huge fan, so I don't know how many were repeated during the run, either (other than the theme song, of course).
Also, their latest press release says that "over 300 songs" have been cleared...but the phrasing also seems to indicate that there are songs that weren't cleared. Someone can probably figure out the number if they know the average number of songs that appeared in each episode...3 or 4, perhaps? So that would mean there's about 50 to 100 songs that DIDN'T get cleared? Or do you guys think the number of new songs per episode is more like 2?
I'm not a huge fan, so I don't know how many were repeated during the run, either (other than the theme song, of course).
07-15-14 | 08:22 AM
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The Man From U.N.C.L.E. got a full series release but no season sets.
All of those releases are less expensive (some significantly so) than their Time-Life price.
I saw the packaging for the set on TVShowsondvd.com and find it to be horrid! Another "premium" release put in those crappy, prone to scratch/damage discs, envelope page "books." For the asking price I expected far better. While I want the show the packaging is a total deal breaker for me. I'll wait for a non-exclusive release/version and hope for better packaging.
07-15-14 | 08:42 AM
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I'm on a holding pattern for this one. $250 is too steep for me...especially for DVD (it it were Blu-ray, I might consider it). Hopefully, we'll see a version or sale down the road that is about $100 less.
Also, their latest press release says that "over 300 songs" have been cleared...but the phrasing also seems to indicate that there are songs that weren't cleared. Someone can probably figure out the number if they know the average number of songs that appeared in each episode...3 or 4, perhaps? So that would mean there's about 50 to 100 songs that DIDN'T get cleared? Or do you guys think the number of new songs per episode is more like 2?
I'm not a huge fan, so I don't know how many were repeated during the run, either (other than the theme song, of course).
Also, their latest press release says that "over 300 songs" have been cleared...but the phrasing also seems to indicate that there are songs that weren't cleared. Someone can probably figure out the number if they know the average number of songs that appeared in each episode...3 or 4, perhaps? So that would mean there's about 50 to 100 songs that DIDN'T get cleared? Or do you guys think the number of new songs per episode is more like 2?
I'm not a huge fan, so I don't know how many were repeated during the run, either (other than the theme song, of course).
Their prices are expensive but they easily put the best DVDs out of any company. The quality of that set as well as Get Smart are the best out of any DVD box that I own.
07-15-14 | 10:34 AM
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I'm on a holding pattern for this one. $250 is too steep for me...especially for DVD (it it were Blu-ray, I might consider it). Hopefully, we'll see a version or sale down the road that is about $100 less.
Also, their latest press release says that "over 300 songs" have been cleared...but the phrasing also seems to indicate that there are songs that weren't cleared. Someone can probably figure out the number if they know the average number of songs that appeared in each episode...3 or 4, perhaps? So that would mean there's about 50 to 100 songs that DIDN'T get cleared? Or do you guys think the number of new songs per episode is more like 2?
I'm not a huge fan, so I don't know how many were repeated during the run, either (other than the theme song, of course).
Also, their latest press release says that "over 300 songs" have been cleared...but the phrasing also seems to indicate that there are songs that weren't cleared. Someone can probably figure out the number if they know the average number of songs that appeared in each episode...3 or 4, perhaps? So that would mean there's about 50 to 100 songs that DIDN'T get cleared? Or do you guys think the number of new songs per episode is more like 2?
I'm not a huge fan, so I don't know how many were repeated during the run, either (other than the theme song, of course).
Personally, I think the music was absolutely integral to this show. And although I appreciate the work they did to clear the music, and to provide all the updated interviews...it's not the same show without the original music.
I guess it's fine if you haven't watched the show since 1995. You may not remember it all. But I remember major scenes from this show, and while I may not remember the exact music cue that played at that moment, I think I'll recognize that something is off if that music has been replaced.
If anything would keep me from buying this at any point (I don't even buy DVD's anymore, so anything I did buy would have to be really special), it would be this.
07-15-14 | 01:57 PM
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I think 3 songs per episode is a safe estimation. From what I recall, I think the show would often open with a background song, have one towards end end of an episode, and then sometimes have one at the mid-point.
Personally, I think the music was absolutely integral to this show. And although I appreciate the work they did to clear the music, and to provide all the updated interviews...it's not the same show without the original music.
I guess it's fine if you haven't watched the show since 1995. You may not remember it all. But I remember major scenes from this show, and while I may not remember the exact music cue that played at that moment, I think I'll recognize that something is off if that music has been replaced.
If anything would keep me from buying this at any point (I don't even buy DVD's anymore, so anything I did buy would have to be really special), it would be this.
Personally, I think the music was absolutely integral to this show. And although I appreciate the work they did to clear the music, and to provide all the updated interviews...it's not the same show without the original music.
I guess it's fine if you haven't watched the show since 1995. You may not remember it all. But I remember major scenes from this show, and while I may not remember the exact music cue that played at that moment, I think I'll recognize that something is off if that music has been replaced.
If anything would keep me from buying this at any point (I don't even buy DVD's anymore, so anything I did buy would have to be really special), it would be this.
So here we are with The Wonder Years, perhaps one of my most loved shows of childhood asking $250. If all the music is intact this most likely is a reasonable price, but it if not 100%, which is more likely the case, then how much of the music is original? And is it still worth $250 if one, two or a handful of songs no longer remain? Things that make you go "hmmmmm....."
07-15-14 | 06:09 PM
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Re: The Wonder Years is in the works!
I saw the packaging for the set on TVShowsondvd.com and find it to be horrid! Another "premium" release put in those crappy, prone to scratch/damage discs, envelope page "books." For the asking price I expected far better. While I want the show the packaging is a total deal breaker for me. I'll wait for a non-exclusive release/version and hope for better packaging.
For the same reason that you cite, I will be waiting for the regular season releases.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Won...e-Series/20053
07-15-14 | 11:01 PM
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I counted up the songs used from the orignials and it's around 321. So, if they cleared over 300 then they are very close to a complete set.
Some episodes had no music (except for the theme) while others had 9-10 tracks used.
The 321 number does not include the theme music for each episode.
Some episodes had no music (except for the theme) while others had 9-10 tracks used.
The 321 number does not include the theme music for each episode.
07-16-14 | 06:53 PM
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Re: The Wonder Years is in the works!
I counted up the songs used from the orignials and it's around 321. So, if they cleared over 300 then they are very close to a complete set.
Some episodes had no music (except for the theme) while others had 9-10 tracks used.
The 321 number does not include the theme music for each episode.
Some episodes had no music (except for the theme) while others had 9-10 tracks used.
The 321 number does not include the theme music for each episode.
Take Daria, for example. There's no way that show would have ever been released on DVD without replacing a majority of the music. But was I going to let that stop me from getting the show when it was finally released on DVD? Hell no, because it's a great show and I'd rather have it without the music than not have it at all.
If The Wonder Years has managed to secure more than 93% of the music that originally aired, then I'd consider that a huge success and would hope people don't let the fact that it's less than 100% stop them from getting the set.
07-31-14 | 10:05 PM
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New press release
Now with more extras.
STARVISTA ENTERTAINMENT/TIME LIFE
ADDS EIGHT ADDITIONAL HOURS OF
BONUS PROGRAMMING TO THE
WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES
With Bonus Feature Production Wrapped, New
Additions to the Now 23 HOURS of Exclusive
Extras Include Commentary on All Six Takes
of Kevin and Winnie's First Kiss, Brand New
Featurettes and the Complete One Hour
Finale as it Originally Aired on ABC
Fairfax, VA - Production has just wrapped on the exclusive extras for THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES - including featurettes, commentary, in-depth interviews and more - and StarVista Entertainment/Time Life is excited to announce that eight additional hours of bonus programming will be added to the DVD set, for a total of 23 hours (from the originally announced 15)! THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES is available for pre-orders now at TimeLife.com/WonderYears.
The new bonus features include:
Commentary of the first kiss outtakes by Fred (Savage) and Danica (McKellar). As previously announced, the DVD set will include all six takes of the legendary first kiss from Pilot episode, with Fred and Danica originally only commenting on Take #6. Now, the set features commentary from the stars on the previous five takes, and they explain how they nailed it on take #6.
"That's a Wrap! Mark B. Perry's Farewell Set Tour Season 5" - Writer/Producer Mark B. Perry's home video set tour from the end of his final season on the show, which includes new commentary from him.
"From the Vault: Alley Mills and Bob Brush Letters" - Alley Mills reads her emotional, written conversation with Executive Producer Bob Brush about the show's finale.
The one-hour finale as it was originally aired on ABC on May 12, 1993, including a deleted scene not included in the half-hour broadcasts of the final two episodes (both the one-hour finale and half-hour versions of the final two episodes will be included in the extras).
Expanded featurettes including:
"I Love You for Sentimental Reasons: Fan Favorite Episodes" - This featurette was produced using comments posted by fans on the official StarVista Entertainment/Time Life Wonder Years Facebook page (if your quote is below, you're in the featurette!)
"...the (episode) where Kevin and Wayne fight about the empty bedroom"
"The final scene with Wart is absolutely brutal"
"I love (the episode) where they can see their neighbor's....uh, tomatoes!"
"Any episode with Becky Slater"
"We're thrilled to be adding eight new hours of bonus programming to the already robust set of extras," says Jeffrey Peisch, the Senior Vice President, Entertainment Programming & Marketing for StarVista Entertainment/Time Life. "Thanks to our creative, hard-working production team and the incredibly supportive cast and crew of The Wonder Years, we're going to be delivering a set sure to thrill series fans, who've been eagerly awaiting its release for years."
Never before released on DVD in its entirety - and available now for pre-order - THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES will be presented as a 26-disc collector's set featuring all 115 episodes housed in a replica metal locker, along with a host of extras including 23 total hours of specially-produced bonus programming: featurettes, an incredible cast reunion 16 years in the making, and never-before-seen outtakes. THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES will be available exclusively online at TimeLife.com/WonderYears for $249.95. Also available day-and-date are THE WONDER YEARS EXPERIENCE ($299.95), which includes all the elements from the COMPLETE SERIES, along with a selection of limited-edition memorabilia created exclusively for this set: a Kennedy Junior High School tee shirt, tube socks, and a vintage gym bag; a Kennedy Junior High School pennant and commemorative patch, The Wonder Years collectible pins, and a newly-produced Wonder Years CD, and THE WONDER YEARS SIGNATURE EDITION ($499.95), limited to 500 sets, includes everything from the COMPLETE SERIES and EXPERIENCE editions; each set will also be hand-signed by Fred Savage, Danica McKellar and other cast members, housed in a numbered locker and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Taken from: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Won...#ixzz396d9mptQ
Now with more extras.
STARVISTA ENTERTAINMENT/TIME LIFE
ADDS EIGHT ADDITIONAL HOURS OF
BONUS PROGRAMMING TO THE
WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES
With Bonus Feature Production Wrapped, New
Additions to the Now 23 HOURS of Exclusive
Extras Include Commentary on All Six Takes
of Kevin and Winnie's First Kiss, Brand New
Featurettes and the Complete One Hour
Finale as it Originally Aired on ABC
Fairfax, VA - Production has just wrapped on the exclusive extras for THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES - including featurettes, commentary, in-depth interviews and more - and StarVista Entertainment/Time Life is excited to announce that eight additional hours of bonus programming will be added to the DVD set, for a total of 23 hours (from the originally announced 15)! THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES is available for pre-orders now at TimeLife.com/WonderYears.
The new bonus features include:
Commentary of the first kiss outtakes by Fred (Savage) and Danica (McKellar). As previously announced, the DVD set will include all six takes of the legendary first kiss from Pilot episode, with Fred and Danica originally only commenting on Take #6. Now, the set features commentary from the stars on the previous five takes, and they explain how they nailed it on take #6.
"That's a Wrap! Mark B. Perry's Farewell Set Tour Season 5" - Writer/Producer Mark B. Perry's home video set tour from the end of his final season on the show, which includes new commentary from him.
"From the Vault: Alley Mills and Bob Brush Letters" - Alley Mills reads her emotional, written conversation with Executive Producer Bob Brush about the show's finale.
The one-hour finale as it was originally aired on ABC on May 12, 1993, including a deleted scene not included in the half-hour broadcasts of the final two episodes (both the one-hour finale and half-hour versions of the final two episodes will be included in the extras).
Expanded featurettes including:
"I Love You for Sentimental Reasons: Fan Favorite Episodes" - This featurette was produced using comments posted by fans on the official StarVista Entertainment/Time Life Wonder Years Facebook page (if your quote is below, you're in the featurette!)
"...the (episode) where Kevin and Wayne fight about the empty bedroom"
"The final scene with Wart is absolutely brutal"
"I love (the episode) where they can see their neighbor's....uh, tomatoes!"
"Any episode with Becky Slater"
"We're thrilled to be adding eight new hours of bonus programming to the already robust set of extras," says Jeffrey Peisch, the Senior Vice President, Entertainment Programming & Marketing for StarVista Entertainment/Time Life. "Thanks to our creative, hard-working production team and the incredibly supportive cast and crew of The Wonder Years, we're going to be delivering a set sure to thrill series fans, who've been eagerly awaiting its release for years."
Never before released on DVD in its entirety - and available now for pre-order - THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES will be presented as a 26-disc collector's set featuring all 115 episodes housed in a replica metal locker, along with a host of extras including 23 total hours of specially-produced bonus programming: featurettes, an incredible cast reunion 16 years in the making, and never-before-seen outtakes. THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES will be available exclusively online at TimeLife.com/WonderYears for $249.95. Also available day-and-date are THE WONDER YEARS EXPERIENCE ($299.95), which includes all the elements from the COMPLETE SERIES, along with a selection of limited-edition memorabilia created exclusively for this set: a Kennedy Junior High School tee shirt, tube socks, and a vintage gym bag; a Kennedy Junior High School pennant and commemorative patch, The Wonder Years collectible pins, and a newly-produced Wonder Years CD, and THE WONDER YEARS SIGNATURE EDITION ($499.95), limited to 500 sets, includes everything from the COMPLETE SERIES and EXPERIENCE editions; each set will also be hand-signed by Fred Savage, Danica McKellar and other cast members, housed in a numbered locker and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Taken from: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Won...#ixzz396d9mptQ
07-31-14 | 10:15 PM
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Re: The Wonder Years is in the works!
I counted up the songs used from the orignials and it's around 321. So, if they cleared over 300 then they are very close to a complete set.
Some episodes had no music (except for the theme) while others had 9-10 tracks used.
The 321 number does not include the theme music for each episode.
Some episodes had no music (except for the theme) while others had 9-10 tracks used.
The 321 number does not include the theme music for each episode.