I have no problem with releasing some of these TV shows that are only available in SD on BluRay-just as long as it’s not Mill Creek doing it. They really cheap out on the number of discs and packaging leaving the buyer with a really poor quality product. If these shows were released on a fair number of discs “so they have room to breathe,” as you have stated Tim, I would definitely buy it. But thus far, I have seen no indication that Mill Creek will do this. One just has to look at their recent releases to see that they’ll jam as many episodes onto a disc as they can to save on the cost of one of two more BluRay discs. It’s as if using a couple more discs will bankrupt them…😢
I bought a couple SD on BD shows, like Robocop, the TV series, and Sliders in a German digibook. But I still prefer separate season packaging, and especially those beautiful digipacks, like Buffy. I wouldn't want it all be stuffed in one thin box. A long important TV series must take up an appropriate amount of shelf space and look awesome on it! I even transfer BDs into DVD season packaging, when possible, like with Battlestar Galactica, which all was released initially in digipacks, and Charmed, which had a nice large Book for the whole series.
@@LennyNero2019 Part of me agrees and my shelves don’t haha. I have hundreds of shows on DVD and they take up sooooo much room…especially the older shows and releases. Me a couple years ago always wanted all the separate bulky seasons, but me now would appreciate some smaller packaging so I can fit more shows. The tv collection is kinda large at this point. I do have tons of large great sets I’d never get rid of though.
@@timtalkstalkies Oh I know, I've ran out of space like 12 years ago, but I just gave up, decidingit will not stop or limit me. 😁 I currently need 27 large Billy bookcases, but only have 12, so half is in boxes... plan to free up a whole another room for them, 'cause I'm starting to forget what I even have. Remember those ADV releases of Farscape, 11 volumes for just the first season! Or initial Stargate SG-1, ten seasons of that take up two whole shelves by themselves. I also collect anime, and they were practically all released like that - 6-7 amarays each. 😵
Don't hate your idea. Remember liking Street Sharks and didn't know it had that SD on Blu-Ray release. Not a fan of the price thought at almost $40 if it's standard definition. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Hopefully they do some more like you mentioned. I remember really liking the Godzilla animated show too. Jackie Chan Chronicles would be cool too.
I think Street Sharks is that price more because it’s a tiny label releasing it. If the Warners and Sonys did it with older shows I think cost would be significantly lower.
@@timtalkstalkies the blu-ray release is great. You get the complete series on five Blu-ray discs, a lot of special features including making ofs, outtakes, interviews, commentaries on select episodes and more. You also have two viewing options; 16:9 and 4:3.
What stopped the purchase of Blurays in France were the first Warner and Sony Blurays which were DVDs put on Bluray, the quality was terrible, no features, no menus for some, the price too expensive and above all 10 years after defective discs, today in 2024 I only buy what I watch often so at least 100 br preferably in 4K is already enough, it won't last forever but as long as I watch half of what I have every year, it suits me. the rest is netflix or disney but for a share, I don't pay streaming.
@@JulienDuhem As long as it’s advertised correctly as SD on Blu-ray anyone expecting more would be not paying attention. But yeah there was some awful DVD quality stuff early on that was advertised as HD.
I have tv series on Blu-rays that have been remastered on HD 2K or 4K. Like Battlestar Galactica or Lost In Space. But those are live action. I have Fist Of The North Star tv series on Blu-ray but the package states it's in standard definition not HD. I'm not sure but I think not even Japan has it on HD. Heck I think not even Mazinger-Z is on HD. Do the original elements of these cartoons still exist? I have all the Dragon Ball tv shows on Blu-ray and it says remastered. But is it in HD? I think a perfect example of why some shows are not remastered in HD is Star Trek:The Next Generation. Trekkies were clamoring for it on Blu-ray on HD so a years in the making set was produced. Remastered, special f/x had to be redone, extras, etc. a masterpiece boxed set. But when it came out Trekkies didn't buy it they didn't back it up!🤑 I heard this from a producer interviewed on you tube. And he said that producers and distributors learned a valuable lesson from this. That's why a lot of tv shows are still only on DVD. Interesting topic and cool video Tim!👉🙂👈
I think there is an important point you missed. The issue with some of these shows is that HD masters literally do not exist. This was very common for animated shows in the 80s and 90s. Once they were put onto SD video for broadcast all the original elements were tossed. I don't know which shows specifically, but if that is not made clear people are still going to be confused about why there is no HD option. Now if you want to talk about something that is possible. AI could be used to clean them up and make them look HD. This is absolutely possible.
No, not AI, maybe some simple animation shows, but definitely not live action - everything upscaled I've seen up to now looks horrible, wax museum alive, and everyone upscaling stuff AND liking it is a moron - I don't mind saying.
Yeah I know tons of shows don’t have any originals to even work off…Lots of shows will never have HD for one reason or another. Some do have HD masters even and they’ll still never see life in HD outside digital and streaming.
I agree. SD on Blu-ray would be worth it. I believe Germany has done it with a few releases. I believe they have done The Real Ghostbusters, Parker Lewis Can't Lose and Sliders.
Totally agree. I like music stuff too. You have a concert and/or videos that were shot on video and can't really up cost effectively be 4K but the SOUND can be uncompressed. The Rolling Stones have done this with all of the concerts they have put out.
Concerts are a PERFECT use for this! It’s kinda crazy even newer concerts in HD how little we get on disc. It’s definitely a segment of the market that is neglected.
I always want any movie or tv show in the best format I can get it in. I will settle for dvd if that is the best I can do, hell I have a dvd coming from amazon today. I just want it to look as good as reasonably possible. I wonder if production costs would maybe even out a little bit since it would take fewer discs for collections. I'm all for it if it means I can get a slightly better looking copy of The Brain That Wouldn't Die or whatever.
I couldn't believe Brenda was dead when i heard it. Only a few weeks ago i was watching a recent fandom video with the cast of 90210 and Shannen looked fine. Cancer is a terrible disease 😓
Songs in the Attic is an under-rated gem, and the extra live album is intriguing. My favorite of his is a Live from Long Island show (I have the vhs) and it's a great 80s music time capsule. I wish I could say good things about Twister, but the dialog and acting completely failed for me.
Twister could be one of those perfect time in life movies. I’m 37 so it came out at just that right time in my childhood that it always amazed me so I’ve got blinders for that one.
I work at Fan Expo Denver so I know about autographs and I agree with you. Some you can read and others you can’t but it is from them. I have worked with voice actors and seen how they sign pictures and pop figures
