What's so good about Blu-ray anyway? It's the extras they're including that matter!

Well, that was a top episode.

I wonder if we'll be in a position to watch the remastered Blu-ray version of it this time next year.

I have read a rather scathing review of the Blu-rays on one of the Facebook sites.

Well, that was a top episode.

I wonder if we'll be in a position to watch the remastered Blu-ray version of it this time next year.

Exactly! I don't need new whizz-bang model shots etc. Just as I don't need Shakespeare to be acted in Nazi clothing. It's the acting and the words that matter.

Oh come on, Obsidian - every theatre company has a set of Nazi uniforms. Do everything as Nazis, you look like you are saying something profound and you save money. Simples.

Oh come on, Obsidian - every theatre company has a set of Nazi uniforms. Do everything as Nazis, you look like you are saying something profound and you save money. Simples.

Is this anyone's favourite episode? It's not mine but I do like it a lot. Although I get the feeling I don't like it as much as general fandom.

Have you pre-ordered Joe? In a way I can't see the point yet.

No.3 for me after Star One and Blake.

Or whatever woke thing is in fashion. The theatre equivalent of clickbait.

Not yet... we know there will be an Australian release, because Madman Entertainment accidentally listed it back in June (I think). That means we may see it at Amazon AU, JB Hifi, & Sanity. I'm holding out to see how much it will be.

Otherwise, I may go with Rarewaves. They're listing it for around $85 but every month or two they have a weekend where they give out a 10% or 15% discount code. That should cover most of the postage, at least. Also too, it's about equivalent to what Amazon UK are charging (on a "just double it" rule of thumb for converting from GBP).

has anyone heard back from HMV yet?

True. Simples indeed! Don't you love those meerkats? We have those ridiculous ads too, though I noticed in the UK you even have them with wombats!

I don't think HMV are an option for us. I know last year when Network Distributing went into liquidation, and I was trying to chase down a few wish-list titles, HMV had stock and I couldn't order from them.

I don't need Shakespeare to be acted in Nazi clothing. It's the acting and the words that matter.

I haven't heard anything yet about Diane's voucher code working. Poor woman probably hasn't had time to think, let alone sort that one.

OK, the dog is demanding that I take him out. Just to let you know that there was an anonymous Aussie newbie fanwatching with us today. Hope that next time, she'll post something as well.
Cheers, all. I'll try to remember to put the thread up for Sarcophagus, but honestly, what's the point? For me, it's the lowest ebb of B7. Although maybe Rumours is such a hard act to follow? Oh well. Have a great week.

I have read a rather scathing review of the Blu-rays on one of the Facebook sites.

Who's seen them? They're not released until November.

I fixed the code error yesterday. That's partly why I asked about HMV. Sorry you can't buy from them downunder.

Who's seen them? They're not released until November.

The one comment I've read from someone who has seen them was:

I had a sneak peek at the first episode and it looks very good, although sadly aside from the titles (which look magnificent properly remastered in HD) there's no original film for it. However, I then saw some of 'Seek - Locate - Destroy' for which the location film does exist and that looked fantastic. From memory there's film for about half the season one episodes but it's much more sparse after that.

The film sequences were put back in where applicable for the DVD release, but errors did creep in as a result of the pressures of time and budget back then. I understand that the new drop-ins have been carefully checked against the TX versions to ensure that those errors are not repeated.

We could have it acted by the ABC Interpretive Dance Bandicoot, as First Dog on the Moon would have it.

Our friend Tyce has texted apologises for not being with us tonight.

Have a good night everyone, thanks for the lols

Possibly a review copy? I think the gist of the criticism was that they had remastered the special effects scenes but not the others, so that it was rather uneven. I'm afraid that my response was surprise, as I didn't know about the Blu-rays. And I wasn't much interested - I watch Blake's 7 for the dialogue, the ambiguity, the character conflicts and the lack of cheery optimism, not for the effects.

No.3 for me after Star One and Blake.

Same. It's the extras I'm interested in, not the FX.

First Dog is a cartoonist. He used to be in Canberra and does excellent cartoons for the Guardian. Australian wildlife appear in many roles. So do two-headed aliens and a cast of dogs. Completely mad but brilliantly cutting.

As for the wombats, I haven't seen that ad here at all yet. Maybe soon.

I am surprised that you hate Sarcophagus and love Sand, Ms Virn. I much prefer Sand myself (definitely in my top five) but I can Sarcophagus doing much the same thing - taking an uneplored relationship and taking it somewhere interesting.

Anyway, thanks for the rewatch, everyone. See you next week I hope!

What's so good about Blu-ray anyway? It's the extras they're including that matter!

I did see that somewhere. Where JD?

If they can remaster the episodes so they look better, that will be a good thing. The DVDs had a number of faults, including a fairly washed-out picture and some audio drop outs.

Film carries more 'information' that video. Blu-ray has more room and can hold the detail. Have you ever see the remastered episodes of The Professionals? Example - have a look at the scene at about 16 seconds in.

It's a double-edged sword, though. A murky picture can hide all sorts of sins. I remember watching "Power" on DVD for the first time after VHS. The door to the launch silo suddenly looked like a bit of plywood.