ER season 1 dvd

[aceandy79]

Anyone know if they have used an anamorphic transfer for this boxset? On the retailers webpages it just says "16:9". My instinct tells me probably not.

 

[goldeneye_dk]

Check dvdempire.com

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=00000326941058&searchID=&item_id=536006

here it says: Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)

 

[goldeneye_dk]

Well ...

http://www12.cd-wow.com/detail_results_2.php?product_code=6011
says it has: Widescreen 1.66:1

and

http://www.laserdisken.dk/html/visvare.dna?vare=10558944911510131
says it has: Widescreen 1.77:1 Anamorphic (16:9)

.... well i´m confused now

On the laserdisken page there is the possibility to see the back-cover clearly .... here it says, quote

Widescreen version presented in a 'matted' format preserving a theatrical exhibition aspect ratio. Enchanced for widescreen TVS

 

[Phil Hinton]

We have the review discs available, they are with Mark, I'll ask him what ratio they are.

 

[aceandy79]

Cheers guys.

 

[PoochJD]

Hi,

As far as I know, the show was never filmed in Widescreen (of any kind) until about two or three years ago. However, if it was, then the show would probably be in 1.77:1 (which is what most US widescreen HD-TV shows are filmed in).

Having said that, Warner's aren't exactly that good with widescreen TV shows. Remember the balls-up they made with "Babylon 5"?! And why do they still insist on using double-sided discs, rather than single-sided ones? The cheapskates!

I do have one query though: what about other Regions, e.g. R4 Australia, R2 Japan, or R1 USA/Canada? Are they also on double-sided discs? I'd much rather get single-sided versions, not double-sided ones, because there's less chance of scratched discs.

Thanks, in advance,

Pooch

 

[Robz]

R1 of S1 comes on 4 double sided discs. (Actually only three are proper DVD-18 as the fourth is mainly bonus features if i recall correctly).

The R1 set is also anamorphic W/S. It was shot open matte i believe so they could broadcast in full frame but have a W/S original.