Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Tvshowsondvd.com is reporting that Buena Vista will release the recently cancelled US version of Life on Mars in September. More info here:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Lif...-Series/114883


Hopefully, most of the music/songs will remain intact.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Depending on how they wrap this up, I might purchase this since it's a one time purchase.

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I enjoyed the show this season. I wouldnt mind owning it on dvd, if it was cheap enough.

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Loved this show, Much better than the U.K. version....
I will be buying this the first day....

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I definitely will buy this.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I want this on Blu-ray

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

i love this show and didnt know it was cancelled, bummer.

at least now i can check out the original.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

So after hearing about this announcement, I've decided to drop Life on Mars from my Season Passes on my Tivo and get the DVD in September. I ended up falling 6 weeks behind and 1 episode was deleted because my DVR was getting so full. With the glut of other things I watch and with lots of seasons winding down, I decided that I had to drop it. So I will try to watch this in one big viewing when the DVD comes out instead.

I have enjoyed the show, but it just didn't become priority viewing, so watching it on all DVD should make up for it.

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IMHO, this is the best show on TV for at least the last three seasons. They had me at the pilot. I am just broken up that it has been cancelled. I find it difficult to delete episodes since I have watched each one at least twice - it is just an amazing show, with the best acting on network TV. Hopefully they can end the storyline properly with the episodes they have left. I will be buying this on day one - hopefully in blu-ray - does any one know if they are releasing this in blu-ray?

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+1 The only way I'd own it. I mean I watched OTA in HD, why would I want the SD DVD?

Still I'd like to see the UK version on DVD to compare it to...

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

+1
If they end it properly and keep the music intact.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/graphics...)_Complete.jpg

Cover art.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

In watching the last two episodes of this show, I relaized that I really enjoy this show. I wish it was continuing. As long as they end it well, I will pick up this set.

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I am really sorry that the show is being cancelled. I absolutely love experiencing the 1973 music, style of clothes, hair, etc. on top of a cast of great actors and fantastic plot. I'll definitely purchase the DVD on day 1. I'm not interested in the BBC version as much. I've come to know and love the USA version. I look forward to the DVD.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

So now with the show ending, I wanted to bump this for the curious. Here are all the songs that were used in the series:

Episode 1 – Out Here In The Fields
• Chris Cornell - "Ground Zero" (2008, played during opening scene set in 2008)
• David Bowie - "Life on Mars?" (1973)
• Five Man Electrical Band - "Signs" (1970)
• The Who - "Baba O'Riley" (1971)
• The Sweet - "Little Willy" (1972)
• The Rolling Stones - "Out of Time" (1967)

Episode 2 – The Real Adventures Of The Unreal Sam Tyler
• Mott the Hoople - "All the Way from Memphis" (1973)
• Gilbert O'Sullivan - "Get Down" (1973)
• David Bowie - "Life on Mars?" (1973)
• Simon and Garfunkel - "I Am a Rock" (1966)

Episode 3 – My Maharishi Is Bigger Than Your Maharishi
• Tommy James & The Shondells - "Sweet Cherry Wine" (1969)
• The Turtles - "I'm Chief Kamanawanalea (We're the Royal Macadamia Nuts)" (1968)
• Dusty Springfield - "Just a Little Lovin'" (1969)
• Marmalade - "Reflections of My Life" (1969)

Episode 4 - Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows?
• Paul Simon - "Mother and Child Reunion" (1972)
• The Velvet Underground - "Rock and Roll" (1970)
• T. Rex - "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" (1971)
• Jones Brothers - "Lucky Lady" (1969)
• The Kinks - "20th Century Man" (1971)
• The Hollies - "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" (1972)
• The Beach Boys - "Long Promised Road" (1971)

Episode 5 – Things To Do In New York When You Think You’re Dead
• Garland Jeffreys - "Wild in the Streets" (1973)
• Kool Blues - "I'm Gonna Keep on Loving You" (1972)
• Marion Black - "Come on and Gettit" (recorded 1969-73 unreleased until 2007)
• Boscoe - "He Keeps You" (1973)
• The Mighty Indiana Travelers - "Anywhere in Glory" (?, 1969-72)
• Sly and the Family Stone - "Everybody Is a Star" (1969)
• Three Dog Night - "Black and White" (1972)


Episode 6 – Tuesday’s Dead
• The Propositions - "Sweet Lucy" (1972/73)
• Grand Funk - "We're an American Band" (1973)
• The Majestic Arrows - "Going to Make a Time Machine" (1975)
• Cat Stevens - "Tuesday's Dead" (1971)

Episode 7 – The Man Who Sold The World
• Bread - "Everything I Own" (1972)
• Steely Dan - "Reelin' in the Years" (1972)
• David Bowie - "Life on Mars?" (1973)
• Nilsson - "Spaceman" (1972)

Episode 8 – Take a Look at the Lawmen
• The Guess Who - "No Time" (1970)
• Thin Lizzy - "Whiskey in the Jar" (1972)
• Darondo - "Legs" (1973)
• B.W. Stevenson - "My Maria" (1973)

Episode 9 – The Dark Side of the Mook
• Cream - "White Room" (1968)
• Humble Pie - "30 Days in the Hole" (1972)
• Sharon Clark & The Product of Time - "I'm Not Afraid of Love" (1970)

Episode 10 – Let All the Children Boogie
• The Action - "Look at the View" (1998, recorded 1967)
• Traffic Sound - "Yesterday's Game" (1971)
• The Kinks - "Supersonic Rocket Ship" (1972)
• David Bowie - "Starman" (1972)
• Sebastian Grace and the Electric Insects - "The Last Planet I Kissed" (2009, composed for the episode's fictional band)

Episode 11 – Home Is Where You Hang Your Holster
• The Sweet - "Ballroom Blitz" (1973)
• Judy Garland - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" (1939)

Episode 12 – The Simple Secret of the Note in Us All
• Ringo Starr - "It Don't Come Easy" (1971)
• Traffic Sound - "Lux" (1971)
• Moody Blues - "Isn't Life Strange" (1972)

Episode 13 – Revenge of the Broken Jaw
• Elton John - "Rocket Man" (1972)
• Moody Blues - "Go Now" (1964)

Episode 14 – Coffee, Tea or Annie
• Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel - "Fakin' It" (1968)
• Shocking Blue - "Venus" (1969)
• The Partridge Family - "Point Me in the Direction of Albuquerque" (1970)

Episode 15 – All the Young Dudes
• Jim Croce - "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" (1972)
• Mott the Hoople - "All the Young Dudes" (1972)

Episode 16 – Everyone Knows It’s Windy
• Lou Reed - "Satellite of Love" (1972)
• The Raspberries - "Go All the Way" (1972)
• The Association - "Windy" (1967)

Episode 17 – Life Is a Rock
• Reunion - "Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)" (1974)
• Elton John - "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" (1972)

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

so will it be assumed the home video release might retain all the songs, or will they be replaced in any way. Let's hope they remain unaltered.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I find it interesting that the US and UK versions almost mirror each other in number of episodes, the US having 1+

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I would count on Ringo, Stones, Judy Garland, The Partridge Family and Moody Blues getting replaced.

The real question is, if they are replaced will it be filler or legit songs from the 70's like on the UK release? It is ABC, they are usually pretty good with that stuff...in fact the last one I remember from ABC having replacements was Scrubs season 1.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I didn't know about Scrubs.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

At NY Comic Con, the creators said that broadcast & DVD were simultaneously cleared and that all the music should be on the DVD.

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From http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/03/...r-alert-l.html:

Doesn't necessarily mean the music will be intact for the DVD set, but I read this with hope.

--THX

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

In order to get me to buy this, they'll have to provide an alternate ending to the final episode that isn't THE WORST THING EVER IN THE HISTORY OF TELEVISION.

Way to piss away everything good about your show in 5 minutes, David Kelley. Great job. :mad:

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I think this is a a good sign. But I did post all the songs, so we can all check it out when the DVD is released.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I hope the original pilot is included.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5184/lifeonmarz.jpg

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

What does David Kelley have to do with Life On Mars?

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Come on Josh, many many MANY worse endings to shows than this one...

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Hey,

Two things. I stopped watching halfway through the season cause of my schedule. Was going to jump back in but this ending I'm hearing about seems so frustrating. I'll withhold final judgement, but this show does not look good.

Secondly, Josh, Kelley dropped off the project right way. He did the original pilot, with the first cast but that was changed when Boston Legal got picked up for the fifth season and ABC got the show in return. The producers for October Road ran the show from the new pilot to completion. Kelley just retained credits due to existing deals with ABC.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Wrong....David E. Kelley had zero involvement. He was initially asked to develop the show, but eventually handed it off to the Producers of October Road.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I stand corrected on the David E. Kelley point. I thought he was still involved in the show.

Regardless...

No, there is really no possible ending for this show that could have been worse than the one that aired this week.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

My understanding is that the R2 Blu-ray will work here as they are not region coded (still iffy if the extras work). http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....highlight=mars

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

That is a great list. Thanks for that. Quick note though, isn't it Mott the Hoople?

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Yeah, Ausiello isnt exactly known for his accuracy. Hopefully we will get the original music.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Yes, it is Mott The Hoople.

Such an underrated band, by the way...

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Yes it is...that is a typo. Nice catch!

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I think it failed in the United States for one big reason; Gene Hunt. DCI Hunt as played by Phil Glenister in the UK worked because he was physically intimidating. You believed that he could do real damage to Sam Tyler (John Simm) and that he could go off at any moment. Here in the US, it looked like Jason O'Mara could have broken the brittle bones of Grandpa Keitel. I would have loved to have seen the pilot with Colm Meaney as Hunt as he could have probably pulled off the intimidation factor against O'Mara. Oh well...I bailed after a few episodes because it was just so unbelievable. I did tune in to the last 10 minutes of the finale and was horrified by the radical/silly change to the BBC series ending.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I will definetly get it on Blu-ray Yeah the finale was different but i did not hate it. At least it got closure unlike other shows that get the ax too soon

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Let's not start this again....
Keitel was a much better Gene Hunt..... END OF DISCUSSION!

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Keitel was NOT a better Gene Hunt. There is only one Hunt and that's Phil Glenister. Keitel's Hunt was too subdued. If he gave half the performance that he gave in Reservoir Dogs, then MAYBE.

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

I don't agree with that, Phil Glenister is beyond over-rated & he mumbles way too much....
Keitel is one of the best actors around & he's the perfect fit for Hunt....

Re: Life on Mars (US Version) ----> 9/29/2009
 

Agree, but it wasn't just the acting. The UK Hunt got much funnier lines. Overall, the writing for the UK series was much better. That older policewoman was a scream.