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***Wirehed*** · 12-04-2002, 06:25 PM

So my friend just brought over his region 2 Red Dwarf Season 1 DVD.

I've been waiting for this for so long. And they did a great job remastering the video. It looks quite nice, really much better than you would think it should, given the source. Sound is just fine, didn't really notice anything, which is a good thing.

I haven't had a chance to watch any of the extras yet, still making my way across the first disc. But I'll report back when we watch them.

He bought his copy from Amazon UK. It came to around $30, shipped. Not bad at all.

It's been just GREAT watching these episodes again. The last time I saw them was quite a few years ago, and on 5th generation VHS tapes recorded from a group of friends. The DVDs just look and sound fantastic in comparison.

It's worth noting that, while cleaned up, they did not re-do the F/X. It had been rumored that they were going to "fix" the old-skool BBC F/X with new CGI crap, something that would most likely completely change the look and feel of this classic series. I'm so happy they didn't. and I hope when they make it accross the pond to the states they don't touch anything.

**SidcupMartin** · 12-04-2002, 06:34 PM

I've got this coming as a Xmas present... We're returning back home to the UK in mid-January so I'm going to have to wait 'til I get back

Sounds like an excellent disc from what I've read... at least the BBC gets one right now and again...

They did redo some of the fx using CGI for I believe the VHS (re-) releases and I'm glad they decided to go back to the original versions.

redshifter · 12-04-2002, 08:16 PM

hi seamonkey,
great news! like sidcup said, the last release had redone special effects and really oversaturated colors. do you or anyone know if the r1 dvd's are going to be the redone version or the original? i know you said these are the original on r2, but how about r1? (i'm hoping for the original--i don't like the new effects and "remastered" colors that look like a radiation leak).

CaptainVeg · 12-04-2002, 08:31 PM

The region 1s will be identical to the r2s, in that they'll be the original versions. This is copied straight from reddwarf.co.uk:

"Content-wise, the discs for Series I and Series II will be identical to the UK editions in all but one respect: "There is a terrific featurette on the UK disc which, unfortunately, had to be cut from the US release because the music behind it couldn't be cleared by the publisher for release in the US. It's a shame, but that happens from time to time with programs that are released in both countries. We have tried to make up for it by adding our own extra added value item unique to the US release in the form of two sets of exclusive trading cards which will be available only in the DVD. Each series has its own set of four cards featuring images from the respective series, and we are hoping that fans in the US will enjoy the trading cards as much as fans in the UK will enjoy the extra video feature."

Unicorn · 12-05-2002, 01:35 AM

Y'all have seen these, right? Coming in R1 in February!

Details here and here. There's even a 2-pack!

3DMan · 12-05-2002, 05:27 AM

Kick ass. I always felt Red Dwarf's best work was on the lowest budget-looking episodes; it helps the comedy. The later seasons, they had too much money and I don't watch Red Dwarf to see CGI. Rant over.

TheBlackKnight · 12-05-2002, 11:22 AM

I'll be getting this for Christmas! I'm quite excited to have this on DVD at last.

Bladerunner · 12-05-2002, 03:04 PM

Great news about the Region 1 release date.

I can't wait!!!

John D. Moore · 12-05-2002, 05:25 PM

That's a pretty good price, too! I'll definitely be picking this up. That way I won't have to stay up to catch it on Saturday nights...
February's gonna kill me.

***Wirehed*** · 12-05-2002, 05:46 PM

When's the season 2 R2 disc coming out? Sooner than Feb?

What about season 3, do we have any info for that?

**SidcupMartin** · 12-05-2002, 10:56 PM

Well, I said I had to wait until I got back home to get this but as a surprise my folks had sent the Xmas presents over and they all arrived today... am I going to wait until Xmas day to open it? TOO LATE

A great set from what I've seen so far

orko007 · 12-08-2002, 11:00 AM

This release is sensational. Going to Blockbuster on pay day night to pick it up for $40AU. RRP is $50 so a good bargain.

The old VHS is wearing out.

R4 version I believe is identical to R2, so you may get it cheaper than buying from the UK.

**SidcupMartin** · 12-08-2002, 02:22 PM

EDIT: Ignore this.

feldon23 · 12-08-2002, 07:33 PM

Quote:

It's worth noting that, while cleaned up, they did not re-do the F/X. It had been rumored that they were going to "fix" the old-skool BBC F/X with new CGI crap, something that would most likely completely change the look and feel of this classic series. I'm so happy they didn't. and I hope when they make it accross the pond to the states they don't touch anything.

The current VHS versions and the versions airing on tele are the remastered versions with some editing and new F/X. The DVDs contain remastered copies of the original unedited episodes.

12-04-2002, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Red Dwarf! So my friend just brought over his region 2 Red Dwarf Season 1 DVD. I've been waiting for this for so long. And they did a great job remastering the video. It looks quite nice, really much better than you would think it should, given the source. Sound is just fine, didn't really notice anything, which is a good thing. I haven't had a chance to watch any of the extras yet, still making my way across the first disc. But I'll report back when we watch them. He bought his copy from Amazon UK. It came to around $30, shipped. Not bad at all. It's been just GREAT watching these episodes again. The last time I saw them was quite a few years ago, and on 5th generation VHS tapes recorded from a group of friends. The DVDs just look and sound fantastic in comparison. It's worth noting that, while cleaned up, they did not re-do the F/X. It had been rumored that they were going to "fix" the old-skool BBC F/X with new CGI crap, something that would most likely completely change the look and feel of this classic series. I'm so happy they didn't. and I hope when they make it accross the pond to the states they don't touch anything. __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

12-04-2002, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I've got this coming as a Xmas present... We're returning back home to the UK in mid-January so I'm going to have to wait 'til I get back Sounds like an excellent disc from what I've read... at least the BBC gets one right now and again... They did redo some of the fx using CGI for I believe the VHS (re-) releases and I'm glad they decided to go back to the original versions. __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

12-04-2002, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
redshifter Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: the emerald city	hi seamonkey, great news! like sidcup said, the last release had redone special effects and really oversaturated colors. do you or anyone know if the r1 dvd's are going to be the redone version or the original? i know you said these are the original on r2, but how about r1? (i'm hoping for the original--i don't like the new effects and "remastered" colors that look like a radiation leak). __________________ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Did you ever hear of "The Seattle Seven"? That was me... and six other guys.

12-05-2002, 01:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Unicorn Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: I am the only Unicorn there is	Y'all have seen these, right? Coming in R1 in February! Details here and here. There's even a 2-pack! Last edited by Unicorn : 12-05-2002 at 01:38 AM.

12-05-2002, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheBlackKnight Just a flesh wound Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England. Considering moving to Moogleport	I'll be getting this for Christmas! I'm quite excited to have this on DVD at last. __________________ Teacher: "Do you have a booty disk on hand?" Student: "Don't you mean a boot disk?" Teacher: "Oh no. I need a booty disk to make the system booty up."

12-04-2002, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
CaptainVeg Supporting Actor Join Date: Jan 2002	The region 1s will be identical to the r2s, in that they'll be the original versions. This is copied straight from reddwarf.co.uk: "Content-wise, the discs for Series I and Series II will be identical to the UK editions in all but one respect: "There is a terrific featurette on the UK disc which, unfortunately, had to be cut from the US release because the music behind it couldn't be cleared by the publisher for release in the US. It's a shame, but that happens from time to time with programs that are released in both countries. We have tried to make up for it by adding our own extra added value item unique to the US release in the form of two sets of exclusive trading cards which will be available only in the DVD. Each series has its own set of four cards featuring images from the respective series, and we are hoping that fans in the US will enjoy the trading cards as much as fans in the UK will enjoy the extra video feature."

12-05-2002, 05:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
3DMan SOex Anonymous Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dallas, TX	Kick ass. I always felt Red Dwarf's best work was on the lowest budget-looking episodes; it helps the comedy. The later seasons, they had too much money and I don't watch Red Dwarf to see CGI. Rant over.

12-05-2002, 03:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bladerunner Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minnesota	Great news about the Region 1 release date. I can't wait!!!

12-05-2002, 05:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
John D. Moore Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Provo, UT	That's a pretty good price, too! I'll definitely be picking this up. That way I won't have to stay up to catch it on Saturday nights... February's gonna kill me. __________________ John D. Moore · word "That's weird, I could have sworn I got game." -Randal, Clerks My DVDs: (240, with new additions: "Matchstick Men," "Ed Wood," "Kikujiro")

12-05-2002, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	When's the season 2 R2 disc coming out? Sooner than Feb? What about season 3, do we have any info for that? __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

12-05-2002, 10:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Well, I said I had to wait until I got back home to get this but as a surprise my folks had sent the Xmas presents over and they all arrived today... am I going to wait until Xmas day to open it? TOO LATE A great set from what I've seen so far __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

12-08-2002, 11:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
orko007 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUSTRALIA	This release is sensational. Going to Blockbuster on pay day night to pick it up for $40AU. RRP is $50 so a good bargain. The old VHS is wearing out. R4 version I believe is identical to R2, so you may get it cheaper than buying from the UK. __________________ BLU-RAY THE CHOICE OF THE NEXT GENERATION!

12-08-2002, 02:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	EDIT: Ignore this. __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

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