That would just be spoiling us. Fingers crossed thoughWonder if UFO, and Space 1999 will be available
Agreed @THX1138UK, the Network Blu-rays are superb. I just wish they could get their hands on "Thunderbirds."We're lucky that Gerry Anderson ran an independent company and chose to film all of his most influential serials on high-grade 35" film. If he had worked directly for the BBC or one of the ITV companies, then he would probably have used 16mm film and/or video.
I'm sure his connections with ITC and Lew Grade (who also ran the ATV franchise) were influential in the 35" film choice. Lew Grade understood the American market and knew things had to look good to sell.
The 'Space 1999' Blu-rays box-sets released by 'Network' a few years ago look absolutely superb (and these are in the correct 4:3 aspect ratio).
Regards,
James.
The 'Space 1999' Blu-rays box-sets released by 'Network' a few years ago look absolutely superb
They need Joe 90, Stingray, Super Car, Fireball XL5,Captain Scarlet, UFO, Space 1999 , Terror Hawks and Space Precint.
Yes, Season 2 was a long time coming. Pristine and 4:3 aspect ratio.What, even series 2?
That would just be spoiling us. Fingers crossed though
Space 1999 and UFO have recently been added - and Space 1999 is in HD.
Blake's 7 and Sapphire & Steel have just been added too!
That’s good to hear. All of Jerry Anderson’s classic productions were shot on 35” film - I would hope they would use the same master as the Network restored Blu-rays, so they should look great in HD.
Blake’s 7 (like all BBC series of the time) was shot on studio grade video in 576i, except for the location shoots and some miniature effects shots, which were shot on 16mm film, but then transferred to video.
The Blake’s 7 DVD’s released a few years ago looked surprisingly good most of the time, so should look good on BritBox too.
Regards,
James.
Unfortunately, they don't seem to use the Network remasters for all shows - UFO seems to be SD only, as is the case for Randall & Hopkirk. The HD version of The Prisoner is there though.
I had been holding off joining Britbox until Blake's 7 was added - Space 1999 and Sapphire & Steel too have sealed the deal. I will be signing up for my trial this weekend and will likely keep it thereafter.
It’s a shame about the varying quality masters used for streaming - usually with physical disc releases you can research the product before purchase and know what you’re getting, but with streaming services it’s like the Wild West.
It’s the same with NetFlix with some fairly modern TV shows that are available... Some look great and others look like a multi-generational VHS copy was used as the source and look terrible, even though far better versions exist on physical media.
Regards,
James.
Finally But has anyone else noticed that brightness levels on the BritBox app seem a bit off? Black bars are grey on my iPhone and OLED via Apple TV. It’s definately the app as other Apple TV stuff plays perfectly. I have to knock brightness down quite a bit when watching BritBox.Thunderbirds will be in 4:3 aspect ratio and HD.
Thunderbirds Finally Available in 4:3 HD in the UK on Britbox!
EXCLUSIVE: Anderson Entertainment is excited to announce that our friends at BritBox are making Thunderbirds available in HD 4:3...www.gerryanderson.co.uk
Finally But has anyone else noticed that brightness levels on the BritBox app seem a bit off? Black bars are grey on my iPhone and OLED via Apple TV. It’s definately the app as other Apple TV stuff plays perfectly. I have to knock brightness down quite a bit when watching BritBox.
Agreed @THX1138UK, the Network Blu-rays are superb. I just wish they could get their hands on "Thunderbirds."
Thunderbirds will be in 4:3 aspect ratio and HD.
Thunderbirds Finally Available in 4:3 HD in the UK on Britbox!
EXCLUSIVE: Anderson Entertainment is excited to announce that our friends at BritBox are making Thunderbirds available in HD 4:3...www.gerryanderson.co.uk