Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charles - Page 35

Bob The Skutter · November 19 2012, 07:40 PM

Pingfah wrote:

I swear all the purchasing for Supermarket entertainment sections must be done by one middle aged housewife who buys nothing but Michael Buble CDs.

I didn't bother preordering it because I did not think there would be a problem getting something as popular as Red Dwarf off the shelf, but I have been to Asda, Tesco & Sainsbury's superstores today, and none of them are even stocking Red Dwarf X on Blu Ray. Two of them are stocking the DVD, but neither of them actually had one.

Wankers.

Probably have more luck at HMV, I believe they're carrying their own exclusive edition.

Pindar · November 23 2012, 03:12 PM

I got my bluray yesterday.

Haven't put it on though. I am a bit dismayed that cast commentaries are not listed but hopefully they are on there.

I am doing a rewatch and listen to the commentaries of the old series, I am on 4 just now.

I find the commentaries are quite enjoyable.

ITL · November 23 2012, 03:16 PM

Pindar wrote:

I got my bluray yesterday.

Haven't put it on though. I am a bit dismayed that cast commentaries are not listed but hopefully they are on there.

I am doing a rewatch and listen to the commentaries of the old series, I am on 4 just now.

I find the commentaries are quite enjoyable.

I love Red Dwarf commentaries.

From Psirens:

Robert Llewellyn: "Oh, she's gorgeous, isn't she?"
Craig Charles: "Alright, put it away, Robert...."

Pingfah · November 23 2012, 04:07 PM

There are no commentaries. They rushed the Blu Ray out too fast I reckon.

Bob The Skutter · November 23 2012, 04:15 PM

That's a shame commentaries were always fun.

The Laughing Vulcan · November 23 2012, 05:15 PM

Red Dwarf X has finally got me convinced to upgrade to the DVDs for the rest of the series. It's been too long since I've enjoyed them via the medium of home video, especially given the Dave repeat cycle. I've ordered 1-6.

The question is, do I also get Seasons 7,8, and Back to Earth?

Guy Gardener · November 23 2012, 09:46 PM

Um.

DVDs are on the cusp of being replaced, and anyone that thinks that a Bluray isn't a DVD is an idiot.

The Laughing Vulcan · November 24 2012, 01:11 PM

Guy Gardener wrote:

Um.

DVDs are on the cusp of being replaced, and anyone that thinks that a Bluray isn't a DVD is an idiot.

I have Red Dwarf X on Blu-ray!

If you can point me to links of the earlier series on Blu-ray, I'll validate what I think you're saying.

Anyway, to clarify, I'm upgrading from the eps I taped on VHS off TV back in the day.

Bob The Skutter · November 24 2012, 02:06 PM

The Laughing Vulcan wrote:

Guy Gardener wrote:

Um.

DVDs are on the cusp of being replaced, and anyone that thinks that a Bluray isn't a DVD is an idiot.

I have Red Dwarf X on Blu-ray!

If you can point me to links of the earlier series on Blu-ray, I'll validate what I think you're saying.

Anyway, to clarify, I'm upgrading from the eps I taped on VHS off TV back in the day.

I think what he's saying is discs as a format are going away and digital downloads and streaming are the way to go.

Lonemagpie · November 24 2012, 02:46 PM

Pingfah wrote:

I swear all the purchasing for Supermarket entertainment sections must be done by one middle aged housewife who buys nothing but Michael Buble CDs.

I didn't bother preordering it because I did not think there would be a problem getting something as popular as Red Dwarf off the shelf, but I have been to Asda, Tesco & Sainsbury's superstores today, and none of them are even stocking Red Dwarf X on Blu Ray. Two of them are stocking the DVD, but neither of them actually had one.

Wankers.

Our local Morrisons has it

Ar-Pharazon · November 24 2012, 06:55 PM

Bob The Skutter wrote:

The Laughing Vulcan wrote:

Guy Gardener wrote:

Um.

DVDs are on the cusp of being replaced, and anyone that thinks that a Bluray isn't a DVD is an idiot.

I have Red Dwarf X on Blu-ray!

If you can point me to links of the earlier series on Blu-ray, I'll validate what I think you're saying.

Anyway, to clarify, I'm upgrading from the eps I taped on VHS off TV back in the day.

I think what he's saying is discs as a format are going away and digital downloads and streaming are the way to go.

That's how I deciphered Guy's rambling as well.

I hope it'll be quite a while. I'm stubborn and will cling to the physical media as long as possible.

Admiral James Kirk · November 25 2012, 12:35 AM

I'm slowly easing off the physical media. I'm only buying the disks of the movies I absolutely can't live without and streaming everything else.

Guy Gardener · November 25 2012, 12:39 AM

There's no "my precious" factor with digital downloads.

Have you seen the smallest thumb drives they have these days?

32 gig and the size of a paperclip.

They have the technology.

There's a new non disk shaped medium preparing to strike.

It's just a question of what shape it's going to be and how it's going to interface with the player.

MacLeod · November 25 2012, 12:24 PM

^Streaming and digital downlaods are only useful if you have a decent internet connection that is capable of supporting streaming and fast downloading.

And not everyone has this (at least not yet), for example in the UK you can talk about a digital divide.

Guy Gardener · November 25 2012, 01:34 PM

Um. Try reading what I typed again, because I didn't advocate downloads.

Efficient yes, but no collectability value.

If our media can't be displayed on a bookshelf and our friends turn green from envy, what's the point?

Disks last ten years before they rot and they're doomed from a small smudge or a scratch.

Imagine an 80s game cartridge, or an 8 track, that has 7 seasons of tng hardwired into it. Each solid harddrive that connects with a player that plugs into your tv has an entire series on it of hundred of episodes and it's mostly indestructable comapared to a cd, dvd or bluray.

Shape and size questionable?

Wow.

It's going to be the revenge the Pogs strikes back.

November 23 2012, 03:12 PM	#512
Pindar Rear Admiral Location: 76 Totters Lane	Re: Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charl I got my bluray yesterday. Haven't put it on though. I am a bit dismayed that cast commentaries are not listed but hopefully they are on there. I am doing a rewatch and listen to the commentaries of the old series, I am on 4 just now. I find the commentaries are quite enjoyable.

November 23 2012, 04:07 PM	#514
Pingfah Admiral Location: Cornwall	Re: Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charl There are no commentaries. They rushed the Blu Ray out too fast I reckon. __________________ I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend. Freddie Mercury

November 23 2012, 04:15 PM	#515
Bob The Skutter Admiral Location: Bob The Skutter	Re: Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charl That's a shame commentaries were always fun. __________________ It's all right, children. Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it. I am sure that we shall never forget Tiny Tim, or this first parting that there was among us.

November 23 2012, 05:15 PM	#516
The Laughing Vulcan Admiral Location: At The Laughing Vulcan's party...	Re: Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charl Red Dwarf X has finally got me convinced to upgrade to the DVDs for the rest of the series. It's been too long since I've enjoyed them via the medium of home video, especially given the Dave repeat cycle. I've ordered 1-6. The question is, do I also get Seasons 7,8, and Back to Earth? __________________ "Don't try to live so wise. Don't cry 'cause you're so right. Don't dry with fakes or fears, 'Cause you will hate yourself in the end." Anime @ MyReviewer

November 23 2012, 09:46 PM	#517
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charl Um. DVDs are on the cusp of being replaced, and anyone that thinks that a Bluray isn't a DVD is an idiot. __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz

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November 25 2012, 12:35 AM	#522
Admiral James Kirk Writer Location: Tucson, AZ	Re: Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charl I'm slowly easing off the physical media. I'm only buying the disks of the movies I absolutely can't live without and streaming everything else. __________________ Star Force The Tales of the Star Force Anthology

November 25 2012, 12:39 AM	#523
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charl There's no "my precious" factor with digital downloads. Have you seen the smallest thumb drives they have these days? 32 gig and the size of a paperclip. They have the technology. There's a new non disk shaped medium preparing to strike. It's just a question of what shape it's going to be and how it's going to interface with the player. __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz

November 25 2012, 12:24 PM	#524
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charl ^Streaming and digital downlaods are only useful if you have a decent internet connection that is capable of supporting streaming and fast downloading. And not everyone has this (at least not yet), for example in the UK you can talk about a digital divide. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

November 25 2012, 01:34 PM	#525
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: Red Dwarf series 9 (or is it 10?) in 2012 confirmed by Craig Charl Um. Try reading what I typed again, because I didn't advocate downloads. Efficient yes, but no collectability value. If our media can't be displayed on a bookshelf and our friends turn green from envy, what's the point? Disks last ten years before they rot and they're doomed from a small smudge or a scratch. Imagine an 80s game cartridge, or an 8 track, that has 7 seasons of tng hardwired into it. Each solid harddrive that connects with a player that plugs into your tv has an entire series on it of hundred of episodes and it's mostly indestructable comapared to a cd, dvd or bluray. Shape and size questionable? Wow. It's going to be the revenge the Pogs strikes back. __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz