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Post by Admin on Mar 21, 2004 0:26:23 GMT
Interesting to note that the 9/11 special episode Isaac and Ishmael has been submitted to and passed by the BBFC as certificate PG. As you may be aware, each West Wing episode has to be reviewed by the BBFC. In fact, everything included on a commercial DVD has to be reviewed, from the trailers to the menu design. All of which effect the overall rating. But enough of that crap.... Yes, I&I submitted and passed on 13 Feb 2004 - the same day for all episodes of season three. For inclusion on the S3 boxset, who knows? No extras have been announced, it is not included on the episode lists of Amazon, Play or BlackStar, so perhaps it was going to be included but pulled at the last minute. Perhaps it is going to be included. It's not clear. We'll find out next Monday I suppose..... nothing is really crystal clear about this release. We're guessing at the new packaging, guessing about I&I being included..... for some reason at the back of my mind I'm preparing myself to open the thing up to find double sided discs (like in the US of A).....  |
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Post by DarkHoarse on Mar 26, 2004 12:34:46 GMT
A review I read recently (by William Gallagher of BBC Ceefax, one of TWW's biggest fans in the media) said that I&I isn't included. Not my favourite episode by any means, but still very disappointing for completists, as I'm sure we all are...
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Post by Alanna on Mar 26, 2004 18:04:11 GMT
AAAAAAAAAARGH  That is extremely irritating.... |
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Post by hawk14 on Mar 27, 2004 17:42:58 GMT
Well its good to see that Amazon have dispatched my order today (Saturday), just counting the days till it drops on my doorstep! I was in ASDA today buying cds at the counter and noticed they had a stash of the Series 3 boxsets behind there. It is the new packaging, but i didn't see the episode list or anything but it would be dissapointing to miss out on the i&i ep  . |
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Post by pðtù§ on Mar 27, 2004 22:13:10 GMT
The word on the street (or, more precisely, people who now have their copies thanks to pre-order and efficient shipping) is that Isaac and Ishmael IS including with this box set. Not seen for myself, but there you go. Also heard that the transfer of all episodes is non-anamorphic which, if you're a widescreen television owner such as myself, then that's not so good to hear  And really lazy of WB. |
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Post by dirrin on Mar 29, 2004 12:45:23 GMT
Hi, it is included in the season 3 dvds - I just got them.
It's really weird though because the little booklet that comes with the DVDs says that the discs are double sided but they aren't and it says that there are deleted scenes, a gag order and other stuff as well as commentary but I have to watch them before I know for sure.
Also, the documentary is not listed in the booklet.
I'm off to watch them now so I will let you know what's on them
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Post by wingmatt on Mar 29, 2004 13:29:59 GMT
just got mine....couldnt wait so off to hmv it was  off to watch em now ttfn |
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Post by dirrin on Mar 29, 2004 13:32:20 GMT
I&I is on the season 3 DVDs. But the documentary is not and there are NO extras. The booklet is like the one that came with the season 1 region 1 DVDs and I guess the region 1 season 3 DVDs will get the commentaries on Bartlet for America, Manchester 2 and Posse Comitatus plus the gag reel, deleted scenes and other extras! I'm soo disappointed!
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Post by Admin on Mar 30, 2004 16:29:36 GMT
Not seen for myself, but there you go. Also heard that the transfer of all episodes is non-anamorphic which, if you're a widescreen television owner such as myself, then that's not so good to hear And really lazy of WB. That reads as a list of downsides and unfortunately they're all true. Anamorphic WS is absolutely standard these days. I'm guessing there is a reason for this fullscreen letterbox transfer. The menus, as with seasons one and two, are themselves anamorphic widescreen. It's all about picture quality and resolution. Those who think it doesn't change much cause they don't have a widescreen tv are also losing out : ( Let's talk about the booklet. Now that IS just shoddy. That's a region 1 booklet plastered with a PG logo and shoved into the case. Overall, I like the new packaging. I just do. For once WB have used decent images/scans and that shoddy booklet has some good unseen pics in it. Remember the blurry look of the season two packaging. None of that here. In conclusion. Sit far back enough for the tele and you won't notice the scan lines  |
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Post by Alanna on Mar 30, 2004 17:32:54 GMT
Is anyone else having trouble with Amazon pre-order? It's Tuesday night and I STILL haven't got mine despite paying extra for next day delivery...next day my arse... |
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Post by Josh Lyman on Mar 30, 2004 18:47:56 GMT
got mine , yesterday from amazon , very happy ;D
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lora
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Post by lora on Mar 30, 2004 20:32:28 GMT
Hi there, I'm a relative newbie here!
Mine hasn't come...I'm panicking here, thinking up crazy things that could have happened to it...I'm scared how important this is to me!
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Post by Alanna on Mar 31, 2004 12:41:52 GMT
Next time I'm just going to take the day off and go down to the shops. It's Wednesday afternoon and they're still not here. Blimmin' Amazon... |
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Post by Flamingo on Mar 31, 2004 15:23:59 GMT
LOL, I hope they come for you soon. Im gonna order off amazon when the price hopefully goes down, I already have the whole season on vid thankfully. Good luck Alanna!
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Post by Forrey on Mar 31, 2004 17:56:58 GMT
not to annoy anyone but i got mine from amazon monday morning at 8.50. and ti was supposed to be free delivery as well.
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