ALF on DVD

Discussion of non-Disney DVD and Blu-ray.
Post Reply
User avatar
MickeyMousePal
Signature Collection
Posts: 6629
Joined: Wed Oct 15, 2003 10:40 pm
Location: The Incredibles LA!!!
Contact:
Contact MickeyMousePal

ALF on DVD

Post by MickeyMousePal »

Yay!!! Alf is coming to DVD.
Good news for Luke!!! :D
I'm not a big Alf fan but still will buy the DVD set!!!

Source: http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_releas ... d=28118312
Due on August 10th from Lions Gate are Alf: Season One (19 episodes in fullscreen spread over four discs), the Conan O'Brien 10th Anniversary Special and Triumph The Insult Comic Dog. Triumph includes a compilation of the cigar-chomping dog's best moments along with outtakes, Triumph At Home and Triumph On Location featurettes, Triumph's TV Specials and a music video. Retail is $39.98 for Alf and $19.98 each for Conan and Triumph.
The Simpsons Season 11 Buy it Now!

Fox Sunday lineup:

8:00 The Simpsons
8:30 King of the Hill
9:00 Family Guy
9:30 American Dad

Living in the 1980's:
Image
Top
User avatar
Luke
Site Admin
Posts: 10037
Joined: Thu Apr 17, 2003 4:57 pm
Location: Dinosaur World
Contact:
Contact Luke

Post by Luke »

Conan's 10th Anniversary was cool. I was there!

"ALF" is something that's long overdue, and I'll gladly purchase. From what I've seen, the last season is pretty poor, but the first three are very good. Can't wait to get it!
"Fifteen years from now, when people are talking about 3-D, they will talk about the business before 'Monsters vs. Aliens' and the business after 'Monsters vs. Aliens.' It's the line in the sand." - Greg Foster, IMAX chairman and president
Top
User avatar
MickeyMouseboy
Platinum Edition
Posts: 3470
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2003 4:35 pm
Location: ToonTown

Post by MickeyMouseboy »

Luke wrote:Conan's 10th Anniversary was cool. I was there!
We can finally meet Luke!! Let's all have a Conan's post party! :lol: I'll make the Margaritas! :D
Top
User avatar
GOGOinVegas
Gold Classic Collection
Posts: 234
Joined: Wed Feb 04, 2004 7:53 pm

Post by GOGOinVegas »

'before you get up for that final snack, I want you to know, Ill be right back.
HA!!'


I hope they include those inbetween commercial segments on the DVD. They were so funny :lol:
I cant think of any others.I must be having a senior moment :oops:
Jules: You know the shows on TV?
Vincent: I don't watch TV.
Jules: Yeah, but, you are aware that there's an invention called television, and on this invention they show shows, right?
Top
User avatar
Disney Guru
Platinum Edition
Posts: 3294
Joined: Thu Nov 20, 2003 5:31 pm
Location: Utah

Alf Season 2 is Arriving On DVD! Read More About It!

Post by Disney Guru »

Alf Season 2 is Arriving On DVD! Read More About It

Finally, Lions Gate is releasing Season 2 of the Classic TV Show Alf on DVD.

Here's More Info from www.tvshowsondvd.com

ALF - Season 2 Artwork + Extras
Posted by Gord Lacey
5/23/2005


Lions Gate has made the artwork for the second season of ALF available to us. Here's the text from the back of the box:
"Hey, I'm a people alien!" ALF: Season Two" comes crash landing with even more antics and household chaos! Being banished to the garage for his bad behavior is insulting enough...but how do you cure a case of the dreaded Melmacian hiccpus? This furry extraterrestrial has earned a place in the Tanners' home and in the hearts of millions. Catch this complete second season starring the funniest cosmic comedian ever!
The specs include a newly remastered Full Frame (1.33:1) picture (using the syndicated masters); a 2.0 Dolby Surround audio track; interactive menus hosted by ALF; ALF's Animated Adventures episode: "Phantom Pilot" and ALFTales episode: "Robin Hood." We don't have a date nailed down, but season 2 will be out in August.

Image

Image
"I have this tremendous energy. I just loved and love life. I love it today. I never want to die."
~Jayne Meadows Allen~
Top
User avatar
Paka
Anniversary Edition
Posts: 1094
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:38 pm
Location: Minnesota

Post by Paka »

I believe a certain admin will be thrilled to hear about this... ;)

Although his super-powahs are so vast, I'm sure he knew this was coming already! :P
Top
User avatar
Just Myself
Platinum Edition
Posts: 3552
Joined: Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:08 pm
Location: Pawnee, IN
Contact:
Contact Just Myself

Post by Just Myself »

No, he didn't predict it... he MADE it!!!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Cheers,
JM :thumb:
Top
User avatar
Luke
Site Admin
Posts: 10037
Joined: Thu Apr 17, 2003 4:57 pm
Location: Dinosaur World
Contact:
Contact Luke

Post by Luke »

The extras sound good, but going with the syndicated cuts of the episodes again just because it's easier for them is extremely lame. This one will have to be really cheap for me to buy.

And yes, Paka is correct (as usual), I knew this was coming. What's next after this, ALF: Season 3?! :wink:
"Fifteen years from now, when people are talking about 3-D, they will talk about the business before 'Monsters vs. Aliens' and the business after 'Monsters vs. Aliens.' It's the line in the sand." - Greg Foster, IMAX chairman and president
Top
Mr. Toad
Diamond Edition
Posts: 4360
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:49 pm
Location: Victoria, BC
Contact:
Contact Mr. Toad

Post by Mr. Toad »

Yeah, Lions Gate has the worst reputation when it comes to TV sets on TV. Kind of liked Alf but until they do it right forget it.
Disneyland Trips - 07/77, 07/80, 07/83, 05/92, 05/96, 05/97, 06/00, 11/00, 02/02, 06/02, 11/02, 04/06, 01/07, 07/07, 11/07,11/08, 07/09

Disneyworld Trips - 01/05

Disney Cruise - 01/05

Six Flags DK - 03/09, 05/09. 06/09, 07/09
Top
User avatar
JiminyCrick91
Platinum Edition
Posts: 3930
Joined: Thu Dec 02, 2004 8:39 pm
Location: ont. canada
Contact:
Contact JiminyCrick91

Post by JiminyCrick91 »

here in canada they just released Project: Alf

Image
Image
Top
User avatar
MickeyMousePal
Signature Collection
Posts: 6629
Joined: Wed Oct 15, 2003 10:40 pm
Location: The Incredibles LA!!!
Contact:
Contact MickeyMousePal

Post by MickeyMousePal »

I knew Luke was going to be happy with ALF Season 2 I should have gotten Season one oh well.
Maybe I'll get Season 2 this time.
The Simpsons Season 11 Buy it Now!

Fox Sunday lineup:

8:00 The Simpsons
8:30 King of the Hill
9:00 Family Guy
9:30 American Dad

Living in the 1980's:
Image
Top
User avatar
Disney Guru
Platinum Edition
Posts: 3294
Joined: Thu Nov 20, 2003 5:31 pm
Location: Utah

Hi

Post by Disney Guru »

JiminyCrick91 wrote:here in canada they just released Project: Alf

Image
Just wondering but how is Project Alf ? I have been meaning to buy it seeing that I am an Alf fan, and a fan of Ray Walston who star in the classic film.
"I have this tremendous energy. I just loved and love life. I love it today. I never want to die."
~Jayne Meadows Allen~
Top
User avatar
bambifan56
Gold Classic Collection
Posts: 483
Joined: Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:33 pm
Location: Kansas

ALF

Post by bambifan56 »

I was looking to buy the DVD set of ALF first season, does anyone else have it, is it worth the buy?
"There is another who is over us all, over us and over man"

-Bambi (Novel)
Top
User avatar
Loomis
Signature Collection
Posts: 6357
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2003 4:44 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia ... where there is no Magic Kingdom :(
Contact:
Contact Loomis

Post by Loomis »

Luke is definitely the person to speak to about this one.

I'm sure he'd respond with a hearty "YES!" (Unless he doesn't).

ALF is back - in POG form.
Behind the Panels - Comic book news, reviews and podcast
The Reel Bits - All things film
Twitter - Follow me on Twitter
Top
User avatar
Luke
Site Admin
Posts: 10037
Joined: Thu Apr 17, 2003 4:57 pm
Location: Dinosaur World
Contact:
Contact Luke

Post by Luke »

On the basis of the show, YES. On the basis of the DVD, eh, maybe, but probably not. They're all edited because it was easier/cheaper for Lions Gate to use syndicated cuts than to go back to the original masters. Rewarding that kind of behavior seems like a bad move. On the other hand, the show isn't in reruns anywhere in the US (as far as I know), so this is really your only legal way to see the show if you didn't record episodes yourself. The editing is bothersome in theory, but also in execution. Certain scenes will be missing, only to be glimpsed at in the end credits. Songs that are crucial to the episode will be dropped if it's cheaper that way. And so on. Some episodes are as short as like 18 minutes, if I remember correctly. That's 25% of the show missing. The first two seasons of "ALF" are its best and it's really a shame that this had to happen because obviously sales would be higher if it didn't and obviously the studio wouldn't be losing money by simply using the original tapes. I bought Season One not knowing and Season Two, only because it was on sale for $19.99 and I had a gift card. If you can find a really good price, especially in a second-hand setting, that'd really be the best way to justifying the purchase of an inferior presentation of a quite funny sitcom.
Top
Lazario

Post by Lazario »

Lions Gate is starting to get better at this, though. Moonlighting was held back until they could get the rights to all the original songs, and they did. My Will & Grace: Season Three has all the songs I remember hearing, including songs by Duran Duran and Madonna.
Top
User avatar
Robin Hood
Anniversary Edition
Posts: 1825
Joined: Sun May 01, 2005 8:55 pm
Location: Canada

Post by Robin Hood »

Alf: Season Three which is due out May 30th will still contain the syndicated episodes. Too bad Anchor Bay didn't get the rights to this series. :(
- Jonathan
Top
memnv
Collector's Edition
Posts: 2699
Joined: Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:14 pm
Location: Carson City
Contact:
Contact memnv

Post by memnv »

If you liked the tv show I would say it is worth getting
Dark Knight Rulez
Top
Lazario

Post by Lazario »

I think Anchor Bay is still distributing seasons of 3rd Rock from the Sun with scenes missing from whichever version contains more scenes, they distribute the shorter episodes of that show, and if this situation also ever occured with Roseanne (which I know it does, that Halloween episode where she dresses up as a man has a scene with her in the mens' bathroom that only shows up on Oxygen's re-runs, never TV Land's), that show gets the same treatment. Of course, the video/audio quality is always as good as could be expected from Anchor Bay and in the extras department, they never let you down.
Top
User avatar
Robin Hood
Anniversary Edition
Posts: 1825
Joined: Sun May 01, 2005 8:55 pm
Location: Canada

Post by Robin Hood »

Lazario wrote:I think Anchor Bay is still distributing seasons of 3rd Rock from the Sun with scenes missing from whichever version contains more scenes, they distribute the shorter episodes of that show, and if this situation also ever occured with Roseanne (which I know it does, that Halloween episode where she dresses up as a man has a scene with her in the mens' bathroom that only shows up on Oxygen's re-runs, never TV Land's), that show gets the same treatment. Of course, the video/audio quality is always as good as could be expected from Anchor Bay and in the extras department, they never let you down.
Yeah, but everything got fixed up for the second seasons of Roseanne and 3rd Rock.
- Jonathan
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Home Video”