DS9 on blu ray?
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Except for the fact that Blu-ray is backwards compatible, making it easier for people tight on cash to still get the things they want. That and the fact that there is lots of stuff that simply isn't being put out on Blu-ray. My The Simpsons DVD sets are still sitting on my shelves (as is Star Trek: The Animated Series) and other things not available on Blu-ray. Though I packed away my Deep Space Nine and Voyager DVD's as they haven't been played in years.
Certain shows that are important to me, I'm not going to count on them always being available via streaming.
Well, after hitting pay dirt on Lucky Leprechaun an hour ago, I've done my bit for Queen and Country by racing over to Amazon and buying the Enterprise Blu-ray box set for £49, although I doubt this will in any way affect the current view CBS has with regard to remastering DS9.
I do however now have everything Trek that's available on Blu-ray, sans the abomination that's Into Darkness.
I do however now have everything Trek that's available on Blu-ray, sans the abomination that's Into Darkness.
Don't worry, I have 3 different blurays of Into Darkness. The latest was the 3D disc. I'll buy the UHD version as well.
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I live in the comparative boonies in South Jersey USA, not near a large cityand I have over 100MBps speed.
Would be feasible to simply release a remastered HD DS9/VOY as a complete series box set instead of releasing individual season issues? Granted, no one wants to pay or very few will pay $700 for a Blu ray set. Still, I'm curious as to if it's feasible. For instance, charge $200-$350 for the complete series and avoid the hastle and production costs of making 7 separate box sets and then eventually a complete series box set available for purchase. I think it's safe to wager that the vast majority of people that want such an HD remastering would be game because these individuals typically buy all seven seasons anyways.
I will be the first to admit that I doubt such a way of releasing the show(s) would make no difference and that it all boils down to the cost of remastering all the SFX.
I will be the first to admit that I doubt such a way of releasing the show(s) would make no difference and that it all boils down to the cost of remastering all the SFX.
Zavvi had the ENT blu-ray on at £40.99. Suffice to say I did my bit and purchased a copy. They also had TOS blu-ray on offer at the same price.
Well how many people waited until the complete set of TNG came out?
But of course blu-ray sales are just one revenue stream, there are TV rights, streaming rights etc... It's just a question on how long the ROI would be and are the bean counters prepared to wait that long. But if physical media is becoming more niche then you need to make something stand out. i.e Release a limited number of steelbooks for each season i.e 1000.
Me. I picked it up last Autumn for about £55.
Thanks for the tip - TOS was the only Trek series I didn't have ! Now ordered...
Two points -
1) DVD has near total market penetration. Most houses have a DVD player in the same way that almost everyone has something to play CD's. Bluray can't come anywhere near that - it hasn't really caught on.
2) The world is full of people with flatscreen HD TV's, playing DVD's via scart leads thinking they're watching HD. They either can't tell or don't care.
DVD will remain the dominant physical media until physical fades away.
You'r welcome for the tip. I also got it for that price.
Just to add to your comments some DVD players upsacle whilst not true HD for some it might be enough. But just like with VHS vs DVD, price can help or hinder a format. Blu-rays often retail at a higher price than DVD so for the average person the DVD might be good enough. At the same price point if they have a blu-ray player they might go for that instead of the cheaper DVD.
Nice flashes of privilege.
"Ha. You don't have the shiniest, flashiest, and newest toys. Sucks to be you."
Lots more Ferengi than last time I came through.
"Ha. You don't have the shiniest, flashiest, and newest toys. Sucks to be you."
Lots more Ferengi than last time I came through.
I think you'll find that's the DVD boxset of Enterprise at Zavvi for £40.99. They don't even currently stock the Blu-ray set, and didn't have it when I bought from Amazon.
100 is actually comparatively slow.For people like me who are forced to get by on 5.5MBps, over 100MBps is just bragging.
Perfectly fine for streaming 1080 content of course.
TOS is certainly the Bluray box :
http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/star-trek-the-original-series-complete-box-set/10290967.html
I don't buy as many as I used to but certainly for documentaries and animated shows. And I can certainly understand people still wanting to stick with DVD.
1.) They HATE streaming. Even with big broadband speed stoppages can happen due to lost connection or other factors. Nothing is more annoying than to be in the middle of a show and suddenly it stops due to glitches with the service or a stupid ad.With physical media I can pop it in and watch with no worries.
2.) As said before, many shows and movies aren't being given the high def treatment. So if I love DS9 and Voyager, hate streaming and want to watch either show DVDs are the only option.
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