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Friday Night Lights Season 1---August 28th (Money Back Guarantee!)
The underdog show of the 2006-07 season will be released on August 28th. One thing TVshowsonDVD.com pointed out about this ad they posted....The suggested retail price is only $29.98!! Does that sound right?
Here's the link with artwork: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7523 |
This would be a great blind buy folks...I hope many people take a chance on it. This is such a great show and can hopefully gain viewers and popularity with this release, and stay on the air as long as possible.
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That's a phenominal price. Best show on broadcast television last season. Maybe the best on all television.
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They left "Lance" off the cover, the only regular not on there.
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I never got a chance to watch this series when it aired, but have been eagerly looking forward to the DVDs. At that price the set has been upgraded from "netflix" to "must buy"!
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Originally Posted by novaguy200
This would be a great blind buy folks...I hope many people take a chance on it.
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I bet these will be two sided dvds that is why the price is so cheap.
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I finally heard the good buzz on this show towards the middle of the season and am very much looking forward to seeing the show from the pilot onwards. I previewed a few scenes throughout the season, but deferred to the DVD release. I'll plan to pick this up as well. Excellent price too!
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No HD-DVD, eh? Bummer.
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I'm looking forward to this, but if that price is correct, I'm worried that it's going to be a bare bones release, double sided disks, and/or have music replaced.
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Has a full 22-episode season of a one-hour show ever retailed this low upon release?
'Cause that's priced to sell like a motherfucker. Looks like NBC/Universal is selling this at a loss (or close to it), hoping to attract new viewers for the new season. |
This will be a blind buy for me but that is a great price!
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Damn, at that price it'll be available online for under 20 bucks. Anyone who hasn't seen this show yet owes it to themselves to pick up this set. At that price, there's no excuse not to.
I do hope Universal comes through with a day-and-date HD-DVD release. |
Easily the best TV show to come along in years...I can't wait to pick this up
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Originally Posted by DJariya
The suggested retail price is only $29.98!! Does that sound right?
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Yeah, I'm torn. I hope it sells well so more people find the show, because it deserves an audience. But it doesn't look like the set is going to get much love in terms of presentation and extras.
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TVShowsonDVD.com has confirmed that the price is correct.
Their article lists some extras as well: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7530 Some deleted scenes and a behind the scenes documentary....Hey that's better than nothing. |
The small amount of extras and the apparent absence of commentaries isn't a deal killer, but it would be a big let down. And, I'll say it again, at such a low price, I am very concerned about possible music replacement.
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I know CBS has been replacing music on some of their TV on DVD releases even for current shows like Ghost Whisperer and Criminal Minds, so it honestly wouldn't shock me.
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I'm glad about the low price point, because that'll convert a lot of new fans who might have sat this out with a high list price...but if music is changed I'll be kind of pissed... I love this show and will buy it on release day (just wish it was coming in HD, but I'll take what I can get!)
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Awesome news. Might pick up a few copies for gifts as well.
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And, I'll say it again, at such a low price, I am very concerned about possible music replacement. Gord didn't ask about music replacement when he talked to them, but they didn't give us any reason to think that music will be replaced, either. |
Originally Posted by David Lambert
The main reason for the low price point, Universal tells us at TVShowsOnDVD, is to take the hit on price and get people attracted to the show via the DVD. Then get them to watch Season 2.
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Another one that never watched the show but heard so much about it, so I guess I'll be picking it up.
Man, August and September are turning out to be very expensive TV on DVD months. I'm glad that I held of during the DD sale and saved some $$ |
Originally Posted by Legolas
They left "Lance" off the cover, the only regular not on there.
Lance? Who's Lance? You mean Landry, Saracen's buddy? On a side note, this is great show, and I'm really excited its coming to dvd, but i gotta say that the cover artwork sucks. It's real boring. |
Yes. Coach Taylor kept calling Landry "Lance."
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Blind buy for me, but it's the least risky ever. First, it's only $20 and now there's a money-back guarantee: www.fnlguarantee.com
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Sweet, the hot chick at my DVD disposal 24 hours a day!
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Originally Posted by ASAPadam
Blind buy for me, but it's the least risky ever. First, it's only $20 and now there's a money-back guarantee: www.fnlguarantee.com
what are they talking about "friday night lights: the first/second half"? |
my guess on the cheap MSRP is probably also priced to get purchases from the people who will be out buying "heroes: season 1" that day. if ppl are in-store to get heroes, and see fnl at a ridiculouly cheap price (i'm guessing it'll be around $19.99 at retailers like bby, cc, and target) that they'll opt to pick it up also because, well, why not? it's critically acclaimed, and a full season for half the price of most tv shows. what a steal.
Originally Posted by Bluelitespecial
I bet these will be two sided dvds that is why the price is so cheap.
Originally Posted by critterdvd
That is so weird to me...
what are they talking about "friday night lights: the first/second half"? hmmm... i don't recall any press release or info about them splitting the seasons. i know that they ARE doing that for 30 rock, you can buy full season, vol. 1, vol. 2... though i have no idea who would buy just one-half of a season... doesn't make much sense. i guess it's a benefit to "test" out a series, but if you end up liking it, you pay MORE to get vol. 2 later instead of just buying the whole season in the first place. |
Its a 5-disc set! :)
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shyguy1083 hmmm... i don't recall any press release or info about them splitting the seasons. i know that they ARE doing that for 30 rock, you can buy full season, vol. 1, vol. 2... though i have no idea who would buy just one-half of a season... doesn't make much sense. i guess it's a benefit to "test" out a series, but if you end up liking it, you pay MORE to get vol. 2 later instead of just buying the whole season in the first place. Seems like a bad business decision. Of course Universal gave Evan Almighty a $175,000,000 million budget so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. |
At about $30 for the first season (and likely even less on sale), I'd blind buy the show.
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The Official Press Release
Friday Night Lights: The First Season on DVD All 22 Acclaimed Episodes of the Emmy(R) Nominated Show Debuts on DVD August 28, 2007 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment 'This heartfelt drama is simply one of the best-acted, best written, best produced shows on television' - USA Today UNIVERSAL CITY,Calif., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the New York Times best-selling book and acclaimed theatrical feature, the Emmy(R) nominated Friday Night Lights: The First Season debuts on DVD on August 28, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Executive produced by Peter Berg (who directed and wrote the feature film) and Academy Award(R) winner Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind), Friday Night Lights has won viewer devotion and critical praise for its look at the emotional dynamics of small-town life. Featuring outstanding production values, insightful writing and compelling characters, the series has received several prestigious honors including two 2007 Primetime Emmy(R) nominations including Best Directing, the 2007 Television Critics Association award for Outstanding New Program, The George Foster Peabody Award and the American Film Institute's (AFI) 2006 Television Program of the Year. All 22 episodes of the initial season, available for the first time on DVD, come with outstanding bonus features including a "Making of the Final Episode" featurette, special commentary by the show's producers :banana: and deleted scenes from some of the season's most memorable episodes. Friday Night Lights: The First Season comes in a five-disc set and is priced to own at $29.98 SRP. GIVE A CHEER FOR EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES Friday Night Lights: The First Season comes packed with exciting extras, including: -- Behind the Lights - A special look at the creation of the first season of Friday Night Lights. -- Episode Commentary with the Talented Cast of Friday Night Lights. -- Deleted Scenes from Favorite Episodes. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Universal Studios Home Entertainment is so certain consumers will enjoy Friday Night Lights: The First Season, the company is offering to refund the purchase price* to anyone who isn't totally satisfied with the DVD. Additional details can be found at http://www.FNLGuarantee.com. TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD Street Date: August 14, 2007 Copyright: 2007 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Price: $29.98 SRP Selection Number: 61101115 Running Time: 15 Hours and 55 Minutes (954:58) Layers: Dual Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Rating: NR Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1, English SDH |
I cannot see anyone who's even remotely interested in watching this show/buying the DVD requesting the refund. Easily the best and most consistent drama from last season. Very happy to hear about the commentary track. I assume if there will be at least 1, it's gotta be the pilot probably with Peter Berg since he wrote and directed it.
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Friday Night Lights - Money Back Guarantee!
August 28th is the release of Friday Night Lights on DVD. With a low price of $29.99 MSRP, I will be blind buying this due to all the good things I've heard about it from here at DVDTalk.
If you don't like it just go to the website below and get your refund: http://www.fnlguarantee.com/ Not a bad deal I suppose if you really hate it. |
waitwaitwait... this is out already? not next week? if so, i totally get to get to my local B&M. RIGHT. NOW.
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To the best of my knowledge, this is scheduled for release next Tuesday.
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This is set for release on August 28th, 2007. Universal is hoping that people picking up "Heroes Season 1" will see this sitting next to it for $20 and pick it up.
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That's pretty cool of them to do that
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