The simpsons early dvd release question bluray movie. The simpsons is an american animated television sitcom created by matt groening for the fox broadcasting company. The simpsons first 20 seasons box set is limited to just. Season 7 1995 starring dan castellaneta and julie kavner on dvd and blu ray. The complete fourteenth season appears in an aspect ratio of 1. Theres a few seasons of the simpsons on dvd i want to pick up this weekend. If there ever was a bluray release, thats probably what would be on them. By the 6th season, we had the drawings and voiceovers that we now. The sixteenth season comes as three 50gb bluray discs in a plastic keepcase. The simpsons the complete seventeenth season bluray. So im going to collect all the seasons the simpsons.
Each disc comes with several special features including commentary on every episode, plus deleted or extended scenes, which are integrated automatically. One thing that i am curious about is amazon showed two versions of season 4. Some of the pop culture references like an officer and a gentleman make you question if this. List of the simpsons home video releases wikipedia. Physical media is my preferred choice of watching tv shows and movies, in fact about 90% of my viewing is stuff from my growing dvd blu ray collection. The simpsons return to dvd with season 18 but bluray. The simpsons provides some of the best blu ray bingewatching out there. Fox home entertainment has decided to stop releasing individual seasons on dvd and bluray.
Its great that the people whove worked on the show for years have been pinning for this for a while, hopefully adding more dvd features, extras, and commentary that can beat digital download service, despite probably being the dominant. I have seasons 1 through 12 and 15 so far, i was planning on getting the rest eventually. I hope they reconsider about releasing the rest of the seasons on dvd otherwise whats the point in having an unfinished collection. Apr 12, 2015 the simpsons to no longer see bluray, dvd releases. There have been great shows since, but this period was consistantly the smartest, funniest, fastest paced era of the simpsons, and i consider season 5 to be the master piece.
From this season to season 10, the packaging was so much better than it is now. The first and in my opinion, best season of the simpsons. Like old man river, the simpsons just keeps rollin along. I love the fact that the seasons of the simpsons will return to dvd. Im just glad futurama and early simpsons have already gotten good treatment on this front.
The simpsons movie, a featurelength film, was released in theaters worldwide on. You can watch every single episode remasteredupscaled to hd and controversially cropped to 16. Those interested need to act fast, as only 1,000 of them are being released. Looking at season 18 on dvd, theres certainly some evidence of that, but nearly every episode still offers at least one big belly laugh, and some of the episodes in that set are quite funny throughout. On april 8, 2015, show runner al jean announced that there would be no more dvd or blu ray releases, shifting focus to digital distribution. Its also worth pointing out that the simpsons box set will be on dvd, not bluray. The writing, satire, and general madness is sharp, the characters are all lovable apart from grandpa, who is thankfully downplayed in this season, and the guest stars are as varied as ever with. The simpsons has spawned a wide range of media based on the tv show, including a film, comics and video games. Finally, catalog seasons of the simpsons come to bluray. Apr 23, 2012 blu ray just doesnt sell that well, as a home viewing format, in the uk, despite what most of may think or believe. Okay, now youve either stripped me of my simpsons fan card or sympathized with my moderate appreciation of the show. The simpsons to no longer see bluray, dvd releases.
Even though the cutting wit of the first decade lost its edge a bit, i still find the simpsons an extremely enjoyable way to spend my time. One was originally released in 1992 and another release from 2012 of the same season is also available for much less money. Apr 10, 2015 the simpsons wont be released on dvd or blu ray anymore. I saw some of the episodes of this season for first time because, when they aired, i wasnt able to watch it. Since then, the show has broadcast over 600 episodes and is going to be in its thirtyfirst season on september 29, 2019. Dvd talk no more simpsons on dvd originally posted by phantomstranger foxs home video department was rolling in the easy sales afforded by the early simpsons years which everyone with half a brain knew were going to be the biggest sellers. The simpsons movie, a featurelength film, was released in theaters worldwide on july 27, 2007, and it was later available on dvd and blu ray worldwide on december 3, 2007 and on december 18, 2007 in the u. The simpsons first 20 seasons box set is limited to just 1k copies.
Jan 08, 2010 a show that has remained culturally significant and hugely popular with audiences for over 20 years, the latest dvd collection features every outrageous episode from the 200809 season, including. The complete seasons 120 limited edition box set will contain every single episode from the first 20 seasons of the show. It is an example of a work in progress, and the characters are very different as what we see now. The complete seasons 120 limited edition box set will. Simply because the simpsons is just so hilarious and incredibly clever and has been ripped off so many times, but nothing has come close to the brilliance that the simpsons writers have brought us.
The shows looked fine given their origins but rarely seemed more attractive than that. Seasons 610 were released in headshaped cases as well as regular boxes. Now fully out of their early noughties rut the simpsons is back on the up, up, up in this hilarious 16th season. The simpsons return to dvd with season 18 but blu ray releases no longer planned. Once upon a time in hollywood comes out on dvd and bluray, knives and skin hits vod and uberfans of the simpsons have a new dvd extravaganza. Simpsons seasons to no longer be released on dvd reddit. Id like to see future seasons on bluray, but considering the releases were almost cancelled all together im glad to be getting anything at all. The complete thirteenth season appears in an aspect ratio of 1. Normally, if there is a us bluray release, the uk will get it on bluray also, eventually, but its not guaranteed.
The simpsons seasons on bluray bluray movies north america. I was expecting the bluray to have full picture, but when i played the first episode the black bars appeared which is a let down. I dont think there would be much point considering im pretty sure the early seasons dont exist natively in hd quality. The simpsons season 14 is available on blu ray and dvd. Me doing an unboxing even though package is in envelope of the simpsons seasons 125 blu ray set. The series revolves around the core simpson family and the expansive supporting cast which surrounds them in the fictional city of springfie. Bluray just doesnt sell that well, as a home viewing format, in the uk, despite what most of may think or believe. As always, if you are a simpsons fan, you should get this blu ray with all the commentary track and additional material. A show that has remained culturally significant and hugely popular with audiences for over 20 years, the latest dvd collection features every outrageous episode from the 200809 season, including. The simpsons provides some of the best bluray bingewatching out there. Its hard to make any tvtomovie adaptation work without it feeling like an extended episode played on the big screen, but with a gag rate as fast and with as many jokes landing as we havent seen since the early seasons of the show, the simpsons movie managed to stand out on its own.
Season 10 1998 starring julie kavner and harry shearer on dvd and blu ray. The early animation is bright and colourful without being overbearing. The producers of the simpsons complete seasons on dvd and bluray have become masters when it comes to providing bonus material for their fans, and the sixteenth season is no exception. The simpsons movie was a far better movie than it had any right to be. There arent many things that are better than sitting down with a new season of the simpsons on bluray and watching every episode back to back as fast as i possibly can.
We have homer simpson, one of the most beloved tv characters of all time, with his famous quote doh. I bought some of the later early seasons that were on bluray and they looked. Unfollow the simpsons dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Created by matt groening, the show initially debuted in the early. Normally, if there is a us blu ray release, the uk will get it on blu ray also, eventually, but its not guaranteed. But at the rate of these releases season 20 wont be out for another 4 or 5 years based on 2 seasons a year isnt this a little early to get excited. The first appearance of the simpsons on television was on the the tracey ullman show as shorts.
Id love to own old seasons of the simpsons and seinfeld on itunes, but only in its original aspect ratio. However, japans sunday night staple sazaesan, has it beaten by a mile. Every single episode in this collection includes commentary by cast and crew. The dvd works absolutely fine and it has the same quality as all the other previous seasons, its just a shame that it.
I know the episodes are from early 2000s so i forgive it. I dont think they can put the earlier seasons on bluray. This was the year the series went with digital ink and paint, so the production values jumped a bit. May 30, 2015 me doing an unboxing even though package is in envelope of the simpsons seasons 125 blu ray set.
It is a satirical depiction of a dysfunctional middleclass american lifestyle starring the eponymous family. I know the show doesnt have the same laughs as the earlier seasons had, but i still love the witty writing the show still has even in this 15th season. In my opinion, 5 of the top 10 episodes of all time, are in this set. I dont remember the early seasons blowing me away on dvd back when dvd was newish. There arent many things that are better than sitting down with a new season of the simpsons on blu ray and watching every episode back to back as fast as i possibly can. The simpsons the complete seventeenth season blu ray unboxing. Season 7 1995 starring dan castellaneta and julie kavner on dvd and bluray. The dvd works absolutely fine and it has the same quality as all the other previous seasons, its just a shame that it isnt available within the uk. Set in the town of springfield, the show lampoons both american culture and the human condition. Dec 08, 20 the producers of the simpsons complete seasons on dvd and blu ray have become masters when it comes to providing bonus material for their fans, and the sixteenth season is no exception. It actually surprises me that fox released as many seasons of the simpsons on bluray as they did. The simpsons first 20 seasons box set is limited to just 1k.
Season 10 1998 starring julie kavner and harry shearer on dvd and bluray. Its about marge and homer have a date night, and they hire a baby sitter who turns out to be a wanted criminal. In truth, the visuals didnt do a lot to top the episodes found on prior dvds. The call of the simpsons still remains one of my favorite episodes of all time. Discussion in tv on dvd and bluray started by bob cashill, apr 9. Kang and kodos invite you to add this emmy award winning season to your collection filled with your favorite guest stars mick jagger, lenny kravitz, tony hawk, blink 182, and more and exclusive features that will satisfy your hunger.
I bought some of the later early seasons that were on bluray and they looked about as good as they could get having been mastered for sd television. Season 15 was released on dvd and bluray in region 1 on december 4, 2012. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. One of the few heavily jokedriven episodes of the first season, this has the simpsons going camping and having their plans fall apart on them. The simpsons return to dvd with season 18 but bluray releases no longer planned. Recently renewed for two more seasons of 22 episodes each, by 2019 the simpsons will have been on the air for 30 years with 600plus episodes, making it the longestrunning american sitcom and the longestrunning animated series. I cant imagine there is any value to preseason 20 coming to bluray not even to save space. The simpsons is an american animated television sitcom created by matt groening for fox. Fans and critics generally agree that the simpsons has been in steady creative decline for a number of years, since around seasons 10 or 11. Actually, sharpness was the only inconsistent element. After a threeseason run, the sketch was developed into a halfhour primetime show that was an early hit for fox.
Season 20 was released early to capitalize on the 20th anniversary. Every single episode in this collection includes commentary by. Currently, there are 17 seasons of the simpsons on dvd or blu ray but 25plus seasons exist. The simpsons wont be released on dvd or bluray anymore. Fox has put out 18 seasons of the simpsons on dvd since 2001 the first 17, plus season 20 with bluray versions alongside them. The early seasons didnt even look or sound like the classic simpsons that we all now know. The simpsons is an animated sitcom that first aired on december 17, 1989 and continues to air to this day, making it the longest running nonnews u. They should have been far more aggressive a decade ago with the shows. Currently, there are 17 seasons of the simpsons on dvd or bluray but 25plus seasons exist. Enjoy high quality the simpsons seasons 120 dvd boxset and fast delivery. The sixteenth season comes as three 50gb blu ray discs in a plastic keepcase. Seasons 1117 on dvd were released in cases with molded plastic heads on the front as well as regular boxes. Its so easy to stick in a disc and rattle off seven episodes without thinking about it. The simpsons dvds have been discontinued slash film.
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