New DVD Thread IX: At Money's End

[Escapay]

The Fantasia Anthology $27



Escapay

[TheSequelOfDisney]

The Fantasia Anthology $27



Escapay

No way! My mom bought that for like $80! Now I feel sorry for my mom. But I bet yours was used.

[Escapay]

The Fantasia Anthology $27



Escapay

No way! My mom bought that for like $80! Now I feel sorry for my mom. But I bet yours was used.

My cousin works at a GameStop, and I told him during my brother's birthday brunch last week that if he ever saw the Anthology, to buy it and I'd pay him back. Lo and behold, the day after I told him, he called me and said, "I've got it in my hands right now" so I told him to give it to me during Thanksgiving. He got it at 25% off the GameStop price, so rather than pay $35, I only needed to pay $27.

Best part is, it's the "used" where it's practically new and there's hardly any shelfwear or scratches on the box or discs. All the inserts are intact, and while the DVD catalog (with a listing of the Disney DVDs) is slightly creased, it's not that important to me anyway.

Needless to say, I'm as jumpy at a virgin at a prison rodeo...



Escapay

[Caballero Girl]

I noticed that HMV had Melody Time on sale for only a few pounds, so I decided to finally splash out and buy it. As the Disney "package" films go, the Three Caballeros is the only one I'm hugely enthusiastic about, but I really do like a lot of this one, the "Blame it on the Samba" segment in particular, since it features one of the very few appearences of two of my favourite Disney characters, Jose Carioca and the Aracuan Bird (the latter here having substituted his signature song for a perky, mogwai-esque giggle). The "Johnny Appleseed" and "In the Wintertime" episodes are also very enjoyable. I'm slightly less keen on the "Pecos Bill" segment, but at least I can take comfort in the fact that I have the uneditted R2 version, in which he still brandishes a cigarette.

[Disney-Fan]

Hercules (R2) - Figured Disney ain't gonna bother double dipping on worthy titles, so I went out and got it, finally!


Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Season 4 (R1) - Couldn't resist. Now I await Angel and I start viewing.


Angel: Season 1 (R2) - Ordered this from Amazon UK. Gonna watch this simultaneously with Buffy season 4.

[DarthPrime]

Target

X-Men: The Last Stand (Widescreen) - $8.98
Batman Begins (Widescreen) - $3.98

[Ting Ting]

Black Friday was good to me! I was able to get most of my Christmas shopping done, which made me very happy. Since Target was having a GREAT sale on DVDs, I was pretty much obligated to buy some for myself...11 to be exact. I've NEVER bought that many DVDs at one time, I think I might have gone overboard, but oh well. I was planning on picking up all of these titles eventually, so it might as well be now while they're cheap.

I bought:

Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Wedding Singer
Batman Begins
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Monster-in-Law
The Notebook
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Unrated)
Monster House
Click

[The Little Merman]

Just Friends 1 Disc R1 NTSC -$13.72



Memoirs of a Geisha (2-Disc Widescreen Special Edition) 2 Discs R1 NTSC - $3.98



X-Men: The Last Stand (Full Screen) 1 Disc R1 NTSC - $8.98

[MickeyMousePal]

I first went to Wal-Mart and got there at 2:30 in the morning and the line was horrible. The good thing was I got in the store at 5:30 a.m. since I think Best Buy let about 200 + people go into the store. Many people just gave up and went home since they didn't get what they wanted like TV's, Laptops, computers, XBOX 360 and ipods... Too bad I wanted a low price ipod. Then I went to Wal-Mart which wasn't that bad compare to Best Buy.
Probably just go to Best Buy tomorrow to exchange a DVD that I got Full Screen instead of Widescreen. No more shopping for me until Tuesday.


Wal-Mart

You’ve Got Mail $3.44
The Pelican Brief $3.44
Red Dragon FS $1.88
Bridget Jones:The Edge of Reason FS $3.44
Field of Dreams Widescreen Collector’s Edition $3.44
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties $9.72
Pay it Forward $3.44

My sister

Hulk Widescreen $1.88
Wimbledon FS $1.88
Scooby-Doo 2 FS
What a Girl Wants $3.44
My Big Fat Greek Wedding $3.44

Best Buy

Winnie the Pooh: Very Merry Christmas $14.99
Groundhog Day Special Edition $2.99
Big Fish $2.99
A Knight’s Tale Special Edition $2.99
Fun with Dick and Jane (Jim Carrey) $4.99
Into the Blue WS $4.99
Da Vinci Code 2 Disc Widescreen $22.99
Mr. Deeds Special Edition Widescreen $4.99
Closer $4.99
Jarhead Widescreen $4.99
Monster House Widescreen $8.99
Star Wars: A New Hope $9.99
Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back $9.99
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi $9.99
Prison Break Season One $19.99
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey Saves Santa $16.99
My Best Friends Wedding Special Edition $4.99
Justin Timerlake FutureSex/Love Sounds $5.99
Janet Jackson 20 Y.O. $5.99
Now 23 $5.99
She-Ra Season One Volume One $29.99
Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume 4 $49.99

My Mom

Emmanuel Lo Mejor de lo major 2 Disc $14.99
Emmanuel Historias De Toda La Vida LosExitos $13.99
Jose Jose La Historia del Principe Los Exitos 2 Disc $15.99
Jose Jose 20 Exitos Originales $12.99
Joyas Musicales Pepe Aguilar 3 DVD’s $12.99

My sisters

Now 23 $5.99
Justin Timerlake FutureSex/Love Sounds $5.99
Janet Jackson 20 Y.O. $5.99
My Best Friend’s Wedding Special Edition $2.99
50 First Dates Widescreen $4.99
Girl Next Door Unrated Edition $4.99
Click Special Edition $7.99
Robots Widescreen $4.99
Smallville Season Four $14.99

[2099net]

Bo' In the USA! S1 2 Discs R2 PAL
Yay! More celebrity stalking, rubber mask, much to rude to describe action from Avid Merrion, The Bear, Keith Lemon ("It's Le-Mon, like Simon Le Bon"), Mel B, Craig David and, of course, jive-talkin' Michael Jackson.
Bo! In the USA works better than perhaps some of Avid's later Bo' Selectas because he's visiting with a whole new group of celebrities who don't know who he is, or what he's doing.
Like every Bo' based release from Bo' Selecta Series 2 onwards, this comes with a second disc containing a 90+ minute making of, the "XXXMas" special, tv trailers and other nonsense.
Wikipedia: Bo' Selecta (TV), Avid Merrion/Leigh Francis


Planet Earth 5 Discs R2 PAL
Another stunning documentary from the BBC's Natural History Unit, in the tradition of Life on Earth and Blue Planet. This is narrated by, but not written by David Attenbourgh. Just watching the opening sequence of the first episode, which as a shot of tens of thousands of birds shot from above migrating over an ocean is enough to totally blow your mind. Thanks to advances in filming technology, we see wildlife on screen like never before.
This 5 disc set contains all 11 episodes, plus 3 of the BBC4 follow-on series "Planet Earth: The Future" which looks at how mankind is destroying each of the environments featured in the series.
Recommended to anyone.
Wikipedia Planet Earth


The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Extended Edition 4 Discs R2 PAL
I'm sure I don't have to say anthing about this. Do I? Of course not. I will just add that I'm more excited to see the various documentaries than see the actual film though.


Wallace and Gromit Special Edition Tin 1 Disc R2 PAL
Yes, another release of the 3 short Wallace and Gromit films, but this time they come in a special "cheese and crackers" tin. How could I resist? I couldn't. I also managed to put the tin to good use (see next entry). Inside is a flyer telling us Shaun the Sheep S1 is coming to DVD soon! (and it is up for preorder on Play)
Wikipedia Wallace and Gromit
UK Readers Special Note: Nick Park is the subject of The South Bank Show this Sunday


Creature Comforts Complete S2 + Christmas Special 3 Discs R2 PAL
A bit of a waste really. The whole lot could fit on one disc, two discs at a pinch. It was just an excuse for the publisher to get more money, which obviously didn't work because this three disc set only cost me £9.99! It also fits in my Wallace and Gromit Tin rather snugly.
Wikipedia Creature Comforts


Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 2 Discs R2 PAL
Well, I'm not exactly looking forward to this, but I have to see the film before I can legitimately critisise it, and there is always the possibility I will enjoy it. But even if I don't I'm sure some of the features will keep me happy, especially the hour long documentary.

And finally, the biggie…


Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series 6 Discs R2 PAL
Again, I find myself banging my head against the wall in frustration. They've knocked up a cracking set here – by my estimation there's about 15-16 hours of supplements here (if you count the commentaries on every episode which are 10 hours alone, some "in-vision") But all of this content just highlights what is missing. For example why are the BBC Online Commentaries not included as well as the all-new commentaries for the DVD release? It means, for example, most people won't get to hear Steven Moffat's excellent comments on The Girl In the Fireplace. Where are the trailers? Last year's set had them? Also, it seems odd to miss the mostly inconsequential but short TARDISodes for each episode off the DVDs too.
But the biggest disappointment is the Children-In-Need special (a mini-introduction to the 10th Doctor and prologue to The Christmas Invasion) is missing significant music and sound effects. It also looks like it was originally planned to be edited into two smaller episodes (perhaps to be spread over the Children-In-Need telethon) as the theme music starts up mid-way through for no reason! I can only assume this is a earlier edit of the special, which has found its way onto the DVD by accident.
And that's why I feel frustrated. Last year we had sloppy authoring which resulted in one of the episodes missing a chapter if played using the PLAY ALL option and "forgotten" deleted scenes (even though the commentaries kept mentioning them as being on the set). This year we have an incomplete Children-In-Need special. Shouldn't the BBC have better quality control on this, undoubtedly one of their biggest and most expensive DVD releases of the year?
Wikipedia Doctor Who, Children-In-Need

[pick]

- Smallville: The Complete Fifth Season (R4)
- 24: Season 5 + Bonus Prison Break: Pilot DVD (R4)

[Escapay]

Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series 6 Discs R2 PAL
Again, I find myself banging my head against the wall in frustration. They've knocked up a cracking set here – by my estimation there's about 15-16 hours of supplements here (if you count the commentaries on every episode which are 10 hours alone, some "in-vision") But all of this content just highlights what is missing. For example why are the BBC Online Commentaries not included as well as the all-new commentaries for the DVD release? It means, for example, most people won't get to hear Steven Moffat's excellent comments on The Girl In the Fireplace. Where are the trailers? Last year's set had them? Also, it seems odd to miss the mostly inconsequential but short TARDISodes for each episode off the DVDs too.
But the biggest disappointment is the Children-In-Need special (a mini-introduction to the 10th Doctor and prologue to The Christmas Invasion) is missing significant music and sound effects. It also looks like it was originally planned to be edited into two smaller episodes (perhaps to be spread over the Children-In-Need telethon) as the theme music starts up mid-way through for no reason! I can only assume this is a earlier edit of the special, which has found its way onto the DVD by accident.
And that's why I feel frustrated. Last year we had sloppy authoring which resulted in one of the episodes missing a chapter if played using the PLAY ALL option and "forgotten" deleted scenes (even though the commentaries kept mentioning them as being on the set). This year we have an incomplete Children-In-Need special. Shouldn't the BBC have better quality control on this, undoubtedly one of their biggest and most expensive DVD releases of the year?
Wikipedia Doctor Who, Children-In-Need

Ouch. Do you think all the mistakes will be fixed by the time this hits us in R1? Or will it simply get worse for us?

I was pissed off last night. SciFi had a movie marathon so I couldn't get my weekly fix of the Doctor. Had to resort to watching Titanic with Kram and Jane on TNT. Then we realized I had it on DVD, so we put that in and watched the third disc with deleted scenes and featurettes instead of finishing the movie.

Escapay

[dvdjunkie]

So Escapay I take it you didn't watch the Luke & Laura 25 Special on Soap Net? It was fabulous and brought back a lot of memories of those good old days of GH when it was a great soap opera instead of just a run-of-the-mill one.

[JiminyCrick91]

Smallville Season Two $14.99 US
National Treasure $5.98 US (Blind Buy)

[Escapay]

So Escapay I take it you didn't watch the Luke & Laura 25 Special on Soap Net? It was fabulous and brought back a lot of memories of those good old days of GH when it was a great soap opera instead of just a run-of-the-mill one.

I wish I could have but our cable provider carries SoapNet only on Digital Cable (I think channel 120 here), and my parents don't care to upgrade from Basic.

Escapay

[2099net]

Ouch. Do you think all the mistakes will be fixed by the time this hits us in R1? Or will it simply get worse for us?

Well, the missing TARDISodes and website commentaries aren't "mistakes". Because they were financed by BBC On-line, it appears that they are locked in rights issues (although the Christmas Invasion does have the on-line commentary "in vision").

The Children-In-Need mini-episode is either a mistake or there is a problem with the music rights. Being as everyone who worked on the mini-episode did so for free (for charity) perhaps someone objected to their work being used in a commercial release.

Some people think David Tennant's Video Diary is in the wrong sequence as well, but I'm not so sure. I think its presented in production order rather than broadcast order (as a Diary should be) but I've only skimmed through the Diary (its feature length at 85 minutes and I'd rather find the time to sit down and enjoy it in one sitting)

The "Play All" problem on the S1 set was fixed for the R1 release, so who knows if the Children-In-Need special can or will be fixed.

But don't let any of this put you off. There's still at least 15 hours of extras on the set, and I'm sure all the new commentaries are good (and the website ones are still available for downloading)

[ichabod]

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest R2 UK
Without a doubt one of the most visually stunning movies ever, the art directors better get an OSCAR for this! Just a shame the plot is so disappointing, in short it's a 2 hour trailer for At World's End. I wasn't going to get it for a while, but ASDA had it for £9.70, so I thought what they heck.


Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears R1 US
That's not the actual cover, but ho hum. Sublime one of Disney's best. I was initally worried when i put this disc in, because the first 2 episodes look hideous, the compression is insane, we're in pixel city people! But after that all the other episodes look fine! So that's a puzzler. At least Disney haven't subjected it to DVNR like last year's DuckTales Voulme 1.


Waiting For God - Series 4 R2 UK
I don't even know why I'm still buying these, they suck!


Have I Got News For You: The Best Of The Guest Presenters R2 UK
I don't know why they bothered putting an uncut Boris on Disc 2, they could've given us another 4 different episodes instead. Bruce is a genius! But they seriously need a regular presenter now!


Little Britain Live R2 UK
Well I only sniggered a couple of times, not their best material, but Sod that It was filmed in my home town, the luvverly Blackpool. There were even a couple of references that only Blackpoolers would get too!


How the Grinch Stole Christmas / Horton Hears a Who R2 UK
Yes I know their is a deluxe edition coming, but I couldn't care less. This was only 99p in a Woolworths Bargain Bucket, and it'll do me fine.


Last of the Summer Wine - Series 1 and 2 R2 UK
This must be the longest running Sitcom in history, It's been going for about 40 years, we must be on about Series 30 odd ish now. And I think there's only one surviving member of the original cast left! I haven't watched it yet, but I get the feeling I'm not going to like these early episodes.


The Brittas Empire - Series 4 R2 UK
I love Carole, she should be the focus of the show, Carole rocks!


The Brittas Empire - Series 5 R2 UK
Carole rocks!

[yamiiguy]

Lord of the Rings The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition
£24.99
Thre was a sale on in Virgin so I dipped into my Wii fund

[JiminyCrick91]

Home Alone - Family Fun Edition $9.99

[blaing]

Latest purchases, part one:

From DeepDiscountDVD.com

Animaniacs: Volume 2
Pinky and the Brain Volume 2

and, coming out of LayBy on Thursday:

Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
Frosty The Snowman
The Legend of Frosty The Snowman
The Little Drummer Boy
Santa Claus is Coming To Town
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer