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December 3rd, 2013, 09:02 AM
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German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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December 8th, 2013, 04:26 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
This morning, watched the Battlestar Galactica episodes 'Lost Planet of the Gods (parts 1&2) on Blu-ray with DTS sound, which was awesome. There were scratches on the film in places (particularly the VFX sequences) but the cinematography really popped as did the sound effects. The VFX didn't look any worse than they do on DVD (so take that doubters!).
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December 9th, 2013, 03:53 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
I wonder when they are planning on releasing it here in the US?
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December 11th, 2013, 10:21 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
imho it needs remastering like they did for the original star trek series. blu-ray only improves the picture so one can see all the imperfections such as the matte photography.
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December 20th, 2013, 11:39 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
I'd prefer it have both options as opposed to just remastered, but I hear what you're saying.
Ordered mine and should have next week. can't wait!
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January 3rd, 2014, 09:19 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
My Blu-Ray set arrived yesterday. (took 3 weeks)
There is WAY more detail in every episode for sure.
For example I noticed the silver strips of cloth in Adama's cape
and uniform have individual lines running through them. Never noticed
that before.
Any dirt or specs during the shows is very minimal if barely noticed
except for space scenes which was expected.
Very pleased to have this!
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January 12th, 2014, 12:07 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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January 12th, 2014, 06:04 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
Wow--thanks for sharing those. I love the Cain and Specter (Spectre?) pics!
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January 18th, 2014, 09:18 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
According to Bill Hunt at the digital bits he asked universal and there are no current plans to release a bluray set in the USA.
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January 18th, 2014, 11:06 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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Originally Posted by Jacktraven
According to Bill Hunt at the digital bits he asked universal and there are no current plans to release a bluray set in the USA.
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Well that would be pretty stupid but time to get a region free bluray player
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January 18th, 2014, 03:33 PM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
Is that screen cap of Adama, alone, the one right after Zac's viper was destroyed?
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January 18th, 2014, 06:50 PM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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Well that would be pretty stupid but time to get a region free bluray player
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Seriously! What the hell are they thinking? Do they really see Germany as a more lucrative market for BSG than the US?
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January 19th, 2014, 12:40 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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Is that screen cap of Adama, alone, the one right after Zac's viper was destroyed?
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No it's from The Living Legend Part 1. The caps I took are from that episode and The Young Lords. It was just the disc I had to hand.
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Seriously! What the hell are they thinking? Do they really see Germany as a more lucrative market for BSG than the US?
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It's released by a company Koch Media, who must have bought the rights to release the episodes from Universal. BSG was very popular in europe and apparently the set has been selling well. I think it already sold out from the german amazon site. Keep an eye on the page for new stock.
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January 21st, 2014, 06:36 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
Is the dialogue in English or German on the set? Just wondering if there was a dubbed version since most people my age and younger were pretty much English fluent.
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January 21st, 2014, 12:18 PM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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Originally Posted by jewels
Is the dialogue in English or German on the set? Just wondering if there was a dubbed version since most people my age and younger were pretty much English fluent.
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English and German audio. 5.1 DTS-HD English on the first season episodes and stereo on G1980. The German audio is stereo I think.
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January 23rd, 2014, 04:24 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
Any news on a US release ?
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January 23rd, 2014, 02:07 PM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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“no immediate plans” to release this set in the States
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https://www.thedigitalbits.com/column...ts/011314_1400
And the German amazon exclusive sets look to be sold out now, so you'll be lucky to get it at all.
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January 24th, 2014, 01:58 PM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
I love the fact it sold out quickly....goes to show you know what.
I wonder if KOCH did a limited replication just to see how it would sell.
Hopefully Universal did that with the upcoming DVD re-issue.
I can't imagine many of those will sell as most of us fans
already bought the 2003 DVD set.
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January 25th, 2014, 01:14 PM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
^^^ Every time they come out with something official from TOS, it flies off shelves in days. That has to tell Universal that there is still money to be made with the property. It will take time, but I think we will say a more mass-market release of a bluray set within the next year or so. Maybe by the 40th anniversary.
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January 25th, 2014, 01:57 PM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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Originally Posted by kingfish
imho it needs remastering like they did for the original star trek series. blu-ray only improves the picture so one can see all the imperfections such as the matte photography.
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I agree.. as much as I enjoy the DVD.. There are elements that need attention before I will part with more cash !! I thought some of the VFX in the DVD set esp in the opening shots of Saga was just bad.. imo
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January 26th, 2014, 07:22 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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I agree.. as much as I enjoy the DVD.. There are elements that need attention before I will part with more cash !! I thought some of the VFX in the DVD set esp in the opening shots of Saga was just bad.. imo
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Unfortunately, and sadly, like many old properties the Studios own
I don't see them re-doing any FX work on them because ALL they
want out of them is CASH !
I agree with many that Paramount is getting back ALLOT of their
investment in the redo's of TNG. Then again, they are charging a
HEFTY fee for those DVD's and I seriously do not see the Studio
doing the same for TOS-BSG because they want money.
Not an " investment "....
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January 26th, 2014, 03:40 PM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
The reality is that original BSG is not as popular as the Star Trek franchise. It's never going to get the attention that Star Trek does. If you want to watch the old shows on a 50" screen it's not going to get better than the Blurays, and frankly they look pretty damn good. Much better than the DVDs.
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January 27th, 2014, 05:21 PM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
^^ Concur. Well said.
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January 28th, 2014, 03:59 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
The DVDs will do me then, as much as I enjoy BSG. I see no reason to pay for the Blurays not as the series is currently presented.
I think some of the vfx effect need attention.. the live action is great..
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January 28th, 2014, 04:24 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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The DVDs will do me then, as much as I enjoy BSG. I see no reason to pay for the Blurays not as the series is currently presented.
I think some of the vfx effect need attention.. the live action is great..
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What do you mean need attention? There's nothing that can be done to improve the vfx unless you replace the shots with new ones. That's not going to happen, nor would people want it to. Seeing as the vfx probably amounts to about 2.5 minutes per episode (if that) and the rest looks amazing seems a bit odd to deny yourself these amazing blu-rays.
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January 28th, 2014, 04:48 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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What do you mean need attention? There's nothing that can be done to improve the vfx unless you replace the shots with new ones. That's not going happen, nor would people want it to.
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Cleaned up, improved, replace them either with studio models or cgi to take the series into a new generation.
Star Wars did it, "of course Lucas mucked around to much"
Star Trek did it to good effect mostly
BSG classic has not and has mostly vanished from the radar since the new show appeared.. imo
its what has always hurt the show was the VFX reusing the same effects, the ability is there to address those short coming.
I would like to see it done..
"its not going to happen" that is true,... and that why I won't spend any more on it.
I have the DVD set and enjoy them apart from the issues I have just mentioned.
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January 28th, 2014, 04:50 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
Yes it would be interesting to see it done, but it's not going to happen. I suppose if you're not that bothered with High Definition then you'll be happy with the DVDs.
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January 28th, 2014, 04:59 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
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Yes it would be interesting to see it done, but it's not going to happen. I suppose if you're not that bothered with High Definition then you'll be happy with the DVDs.
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I am happy enough with the DVDs
Sadly it won't happen, its a series that deserves more attention. you cannot fault the actors performance's. they are the real meat of the series and not the effects.....
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January 28th, 2014, 05:22 AM
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January 28th, 2014, 05:46 AM
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Re: German Blu-ray set of BG & G80
my favourite episode
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