Xena, Hercules Season 1 Universal Release (04/20/2010)
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Re: Xena, Hercules Season 1 Universal Release (04/20/2010)
Thanks for the pics, looks like it answeres what I was going to ask. The releases are full screen
I read that the AB release didnt really have any bonus anyway. Im curious to see what the next seasons have as thats when they started putting a good amount of stuff on them.
I read that the AB release didnt really have any bonus anyway. Im curious to see what the next seasons have as thats when they started putting a good amount of stuff on them.
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Re: Xena, Hercules Season 1 Universal Release (04/20/2010)
They were filmed FS and aired FS. That's the OAR. Anything else would be a bastardization. Converting a release that was originally FS to WS is, IMHO, no different than offering a FS version of a WS release... a travesty and as such something to be avoided if possible. If you want an example of how bad this can be take a look at B5. Many of the effects shots are cropped way too tight and have poor framing in a WS presentation, especially when live actors were involved. It would have been much better if it had been released FS as originally produced and aired. You'd have a similar problem with Xena or Hercules. If viewing pillarbox bothers you you can always adjust your set to stretch the image and join the "Joe 6 pack" crowd.
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Re: Xena, Hercules Season 1 Universal Release (04/20/2010)
No, there are no cross promos for either Xena or Hercules on either set.
Something that I thought would have been on them.
Agree with BobO'Link regarding the full screen ratio.
That reminds me of what WB did with the first season of Kung Fu. I have never bought that series because of that. I still don't think they ever corrected that and released it in it's OAR.
Something that I thought would have been on them.
Agree with BobO'Link regarding the full screen ratio.
That reminds me of what WB did with the first season of Kung Fu. I have never bought that series because of that. I still don't think they ever corrected that and released it in it's OAR.
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I was wondering: Does this new 2010 set come with a pamphlet or booklet?
I see the "catches" where you can place one in there, but I wanted to know for sure.
I see the "catches" where you can place one in there, but I wanted to know for sure.
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Re: Xena, Hercules Season 1 Universal Release (04/20/2010)
well, looks like they're finally putting out season 2..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
I'll wait till they release a couple more seasons before I start buying though. don't want them to pull some stunt where they give up after 1 or 2 seasons.... these low msrp's are great though.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
I'll wait till they release a couple more seasons before I start buying though. don't want them to pull some stunt where they give up after 1 or 2 seasons.... these low msrp's are great though.
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Re: Xena, Hercules Season 1 Universal Release (04/20/2010)
only thing is that I wish they would releases the seasons a little bit faster. a year between re-releases is a bit slow for an old series.