DVD/Box Set Discussion

[Serene]

There is a booklet and it's pretty much the same as in previous seasons.

 

[Zorex]

I like ordering DVDs from DeepDiscount.COM

I got mine from BestBuy because I wanted to extra bonus.

Here's a deep dark fangirl confession : When I'm in a big store like, where the have all "feature items" on tables, I usually wil put a SV set on the the table as weel.
I do the same with the SV magazines.. I make sure they are in the front.

Ridiculous.

 

[avidreader]

I like ordering DVDs from DeepDiscount.COM

I got mine from BestBuy because I wanted to extra bonus.

Here's a deep dark fangirl confession : When I'm in a big store like, where the have all "feature items" on tables, I usually wil put a SV set on the the table as weel.
I do the same with the SV magazines.. I make sure they are in the front.

Too funny! I can just see you doing that.

 

[Serene]

lol... nice typing job I did ^. Think I had a leeetle too much pain medication?

 

[Migu-EL]

I like ordering DVDs from DeepDiscount.COM

I got mine from BestBuy because I wanted to extra bonus.

Here's a deep dark fangirl confession : When I'm in a big store like, where the have all "feature items" on tables, I usually wil put a SV set on the the table as weel.
I do the same with the SV magazines.. I make sure they are in the front.

Hilarious!

 

[RakuMon]

I like ordering DVDs from DeepDiscount.COM

I got mine from BestBuy because I wanted to extra bonus.

Here's a deep dark fangirl confession : When I'm in a big store like, where the have all "feature items" on tables, I usually wil put a SV set on the the table as weel.
I do the same with the SV magazines.. I make sure they are in the front.

I've been known to do that as well. My wife says it's because I have OCD. I like to think it's because I'm a Superfan.

Anyway, as of 1:45 PM EST, Smallville is the #3 selling DVD on Amazon, behind only Grey's Anatomy S2 and Lost S2. It's currently ahead of big guns like the Original Star Wars movies, House S2, and Cars and DaVinci Code pre-orders.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t.../dvd/all/ref=pd_dp_ts_d_1/102-8758354-0608169

 

[RakuMon]

LA Daily News' review of Smallville S5 DVDs:

http://www.dailynews.com/entertainment/ci_4320509

New on DVD: "Grey's Anatomy - Season 2" and "Smallville - The Complete Fifth Season"
By Rob Lowman, Entertainment Editor

"Grey's Anatomy" is certainly eye candy, but I don't really get the popularity of the ABC series set in Seattle's Grace Hospital.

Yes, the mixture of medical emergencies and personal story arcs — many of them which crisscross — is addicting, but it seems that everyone is playing doctor — in both senses. It's not a medial drama like "House," which is really working on a different level, dealing with ethical dilemmas. Most of the time, "Grey's Anatomy" seems to aim at being cute, like its cast, which includes Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, Isiah Washington and Katherine Heigl.

The set for season two (it's first full year) has enough extras for the fans and will help catch everyone up for the third-season premiere Sept. 21.

The fifth season of "Smallville" had a lot of changes — dad dies, mom becomes a senator, Lana starts hanging with Lex after Clark decides it better that they are apart, some new dangerous characters appear

(one played by James Marsters of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), and we're only scratching the surface.

Being Superman is tough. The CW (former WB) show — was a prototypical one of that network, cute cast and angst. ("Grey's" uses the same template, except for a slightly older age group.).

"Smallville," returning Sept. 28, can be engaging, and the best thing is you don't have to even know what's going on. After all, everybody's cute — except for some of those aliens, of course.

---
Rob Lowman, (818) 713-3687 [email protected]

 

[Mike_D202]

I bought mine from Sam Goody (last one on the shelf the rest were pre-orders). It was listed as $50, but with my backstage pass card (a new promotion they have instead of the replay cards), I got it to $44 and then they gave me a $10 rebate to mail in, so technically I got the whole season for $33.

But after seeing whats in store for season 6...the season 5 set is bittersweet.

 

[thebigtree95]

I watched the 100th episode bonus disc last night, it sure was good to see Chris Sayour back with Smallville. Recovering from a near death fall in 5 months is pretty good.

 

[Spider-Gamer]

Has anyone found the easter egg(s) on disk four yet? In the booklet under disk four special features it says "locate easter eggs to enhance Vengeance Chronicles".

 

[Mike_D202]

Not really easter eggs because they put themselves out there pretty obviously, just check the features section on the disc with the vengence episode.

 

[Kaboom]

i finally was able to get the set and watch exposed......

 

[RakuMon]

Accordint to the Hollywood Reporter, sales of Smallville's Season Five set rank #4. Ahead of the re-released Star Wars movies and season 2 sets of The Office and Lost.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/home_video/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003154642

Sep. 21, 2006

'Wild' takes top spot on DVD sales chart


By Thomas K. Arnold

Buena Vista Home Entertainment snagged the top two spots on the national DVD sales chart for the week ending Sept. 17 with the theatrical underachiever "The Wild" and a season two DVD set of television's hot "Grey's Anatomy," both new arrivals in stores last week.

Genius Products, meanwhile, nailed down the No. 1 spot on Home Media Retailing's rental chart for the week with the crime drama "Lucky Number Slevin," from The Weinstein Co., which now majority owns the independent DVD distributor.

"Lucky Number Slevin" debuted at No. 3 on VideoScan's First Alert sales chart, just ahead of another newly released TV DVD set, "Smallville: The Complete Fifth Season," from Warner.

A third new TV DVD collection, Universal Studios' "The Office Season 2," debuted at No. 8.

The first three theatrically released "Star Wars" films, issued last week by 20th Century Fox in double-disc packages that contain both the original theatrical cut and the spruced-up 2004 version of each film, debuted at No. 5 ("Star Wars"), No. 6 ("The Empire Strikes Back") and No. 7 ("Return of the Jedi").

The previous week's top DVD seller, season two of "Lost," from Buena Vista, slipped to No. 9.

"Lucky Number Slevin" grossed $8.2 million in rental revenue, or more than 36% of its $22.5 million theatrical take.

"The Wild" debuted at No. 10, with just $3.3 million in rental revenue.

Top DVD titles
1.
The Wild
2.
Grey's Anatomy - Season 2
3.
Lucky Number Slevin
4.
Smallville: The Complete Fifth Season
5.
Star Wars
6.
Empire Strikes Back
7.
Return of the Jedi
8.
Office - Season 2
9.
Lost - The Complete Second Season
10.
United 93
For week ending Sept. 17. Source: First Alert

 

[Brainiac 8]

Ok guys, here are the Easter Eggs on the Season five DVD set!

Character information & the wall of weird
Disc 4

- Go to bonus features section
- Select Video 4 in the vengence chronicles
- Watch the video till you get to the point Molly is downloading a computer virus in the computer and eventually a red block comes up on Lex's computer screen
- Press enter or play when the red block appears, this takes you inside the computer where a lady gives you info about Mxzyptlk, Molly, and Bart in level 33.1

- Go to bonus features section
- Go to video 5 in vengence chronicles
- Watch the video until chloe types in her computer that Andreas status is hero
- Press enter or play when hero is typed in, you will now see a version of the wall of weird with brainiac and Aquaman


These should work for you guys. These little extras are quite interesting to see. t:

 

[Brainiac 8]

Did any of you do the Easter Eggs yet?


It has some interesting info.

 

[Spider-Gamer]

Did any of you do the Easter Eggs yet?


It has some interesting info.

I am pretty sure some people have seen them since you (09-24-2006) and I (09-22-2006) both put up the way to find them in this forum.

 

[Brainiac 8]

I am pretty sure some people have seen them since you (09-24-2006) and I (09-22-2006) both put up the way to find them in this forum.

Didn't see where you did, oh well too late with it.

 

[Spider-Gamer]

Didn't see where you did, oh well too late with it.

Don't worry! At least you put it in the right and proper thread.

 

[Brainiac 8]

Don't worry! At least you put it in the right and proper thread.

 

[Spider-Gamer]

Only one thumbs up? Dude, you deserve two!

 

[Kaboom]

thats my brain, always doing things the way theyre supposed to be done!

 

[Spider-Gamer]

thats my brain, always doing things the way theyre supposed to be done!

[LIVESTUDIOAUDIENCE]awwwwwwwwww[/LIVESTUDIOAUDIENCE]

t:

 

[RakuMon]

I don't recall which thread had the discussion on the feasibility of a direct-to-DVD Smallville-based Superman flick, so I'll put this here. Variety had an interesting article on the increasing number of DTV "franchise" movies coming down the pike. The jist of the article is that since P&A budgets are skyrocketing (*cough*$270 million*cough*) and since DVDs are ubiquitous, studios can make more money growing their franchises via DVD. Nowadays, production budgets for direct-to-video are higher (though more economic than theatrical) which leads to higher quality. And since so many people own DVD players, these movies can reach more viewers.

Anyway, I was reminded of a discussion I was involved in a ways back of the possibility of continuing Smallville's Superman story via the DVD. To reinforce that, the Variey article mentions two direct-to-DVDs that star Smallville alums : a Dukes of Hazzard prequel starring Jonathan Bennet ("Blank" also starred w/ TW in CBTD2) and Erica Durance's Butterfly Effect sequel.

Anyhoo, here's the article:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117951580?categoryId=20&cs=1

Home is where the franchise is
With P&A cost growing and DVD grown up, studios send sequels straight to disc

By DANIEL FRANKEL

They won't be part of anybody's awards campaign, and a sequel number is much more likely to be attached to these titles than a star. But with theatrical P&A cost perpetually headed up, and DVD players in most TV homes now, the direct-to-disc business is looking pretty good these days to the major studios -- some of which have established dedicated divisions to produce modestly budgeted "DVD premiere" pics. Here's a sampling of some upcoming titles premiering on disc.

"American Pie 5: The Naked Mile"
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Main menu: Eugene Levy remains the face of the bawdy franchise, having appeared in all five films, including the 1999 low-budget hit "American Pie," which grossed more than $100 million at the domestic box office. In keeping with the usual format for made-for sequels, such a well-known is grouped with mostly not-so-well-knowns, with relative newcomer Steve Talley playing the lead role of Adam Stifler -- "Stifler," get it? -- as a college student goaded into promoting a naked run across campus. The film is slated for a Q4 release.
Bonus features: U is among the more aggressive in the direct-to-disc game, spending as much as $10 million on projects and backing them with millions more in marketing support.
Commentary: "The primary focus of a theatrical campaign is telling people what the movie is about," says Ken Graffeo, exec VP of marketing for Universal. "When you're marketing a DVD, you're telling them it's coming to their TV. They're not going to buy something they don't know anything about."

"Air Buddies"
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Main menu: This is the sixth installment for this dogs-turned-jocks franchise, which started in 1997 -- 63 dog years ago -- when the hoops-themed "Air Bud" took in nearly $25 million theatrically on a production budget under $5 million. Featuring voice work from Molly Shannon, Tom Everett Scott and the late Don Knotts, and helming from Robert Vince -- who also directed films 2-5 -- "Air Buddies" revolves around five Golden Retriever puppies, all descendents of the original multisport canine athlete, Bud.
Bonus features: According to Lori MacPherson, domestic president of Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment, the Mouse works with independent producers to put out at least one live-action DVD premiere title a year -- budgeted in the $5 million-$10 million range -- with a couple of other direct-to-disc features coming from Disney's animation division. As for "Air Buddies," it's set to premiere on Dec. 12.
Commentary: "We have a long history of going back to our older franchises and reinvigorating them on DVD," MacPherson says.

"The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning"
Warner Home Video
Main menu: Willie Nelson returns as Uncle Jesse, and the '69 Dodge Charger is back as "the General Lee," but otherwise, Warner has figured out a nifty way to advance the rural story with a youthful, up-and-coming cast. In this prequel, Jonathan Bennett ("Smallville," "Cheaper by the Dozen 2"), Randy Wayne (NBC's "Sons & Daughters") and April Scott (part of Maxim's "Hot 100" list for 2006) star as respective teenage versions of Bo, Luke and Daisy.
Bonus features: It's the first pic produced by new unit Warner Premiere, which is ramping up to release as many as 15 direct-to-disc pics by '08, according to division prexy Diane Nelson.
Commentary: "We think teens and young adults in particular will find product released direct to DVD as viable an option as any other entertainment choice they have," Nelson says

"Species IV"
MGM
Main menu: With shooting about a month away, Swedish actress Helena Mattsson is slated to play the genetically superior slayer of ordinary horny men, a role established by Natasha Henstridge in the 1995 original.
Bonus features: Distributing its homevid through Fox, MGM plans to release 12-15 direct-to-vid pics a year, budgeted between $3 million-$5 million each, including an upcoming sequel to "War Games."
Commentary: "We're looking to spend about half a million on promotion for these films," says MGM exec VP Charlie Cohen. "You won't see a lot of TV advertising for these types of films -- you're not going to take out a national spot on 'Survivor' to promote your next straight-to-video."

"Starship Troopers 3"
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Main menu: Ed Neumeier -- who wrote the first two installments, not to mention sci-fi cult classic "RoboCop" -- will make his helming debut. Production is just ramping up.
Bonus features: Sony has been in the direct-to-vid biz since the mid-'90s. Not only does Sony extend existing franchises with these pics, but it also uses its dedicated direct-to-vid budget to acquire indie genre films, including actioners starring Steven Seagal and Wesley Snipes.
Commentary: "We've been doing this consistently for years, along with Lionsgate," notes Screen Gems prexy Clint Culpepper. "But I've noticed a lot of other people ramping up. They see what this business is doing, and they realize there's money to be made there."

"The Butterfly Effect 2"
New Line Home Entertainment
Main menu: The sci-fi pic -- which streets today -- features the typical working but not-all-that-well-known cast, which includes Eric Lively ("The L-Word") and Erica Durance ("Smallville"), and several thesps who've appeared ubiquitously in syndicated weekly action hours such as "Andromeda" and "Stargate SG-1." There's no Ashton Kutcher, who starred in the original "Butterfly Effect," a film that took in nearly $60 million on a production budget under $15 million, and did even better on DVD. But as New Line senior VP of acquisition and programming Kevin Kasha puts it, "It's the 'butterfly effect' itself that's the star."
Bonus features: New Line is working on a DVD premiere follow-up to 2002 prison boxing pic "Undisputed," which Kasha worked on during his tenure at Miramax. A series of disc originals based on Danielle Steel novels is also on the production slate.
Commentary: "As the marketplace evolves, and technology improves, programming will not just be made for DVD premiere, but digital premiere, too," Kasha says.

"Wrong Turn 2"
Fox Home Entertainment
Main menu: In keeping with low-risk/modest reward strategy of DVD premiere films, Fox is relying on a proven horror-genre formula -- young people mixed up with cannibalistic hillbillies. In this installment, Henry Rollins stars as the producer of a "Survivor"-like series who leads the young contestants into a harsh reality. The cast is almost a complete turnover from the one butchered in 2003's first installment. But from Daniella Alonso ("The Hills Have Eyes II") to Erica Leerhsen ("Texas Chainsaw Massacre") to Texas Battle ("Final Destination 3"), most of the new players are experienced horror victims.
Bonus features: Fox's direct-to-disc efforts are spearheaded by VP of production Tom Siegrist, who works with various in-studio resources to produce approximately half-a-dozen DVD premieres a year, budgeted between $3 million-$5 million. Last year, Fox touted unit sales of 1.5 for disc original "The Sand Lot 2."
Commentary: "Everything we do is the same as features," Siegrist says. "It's not like there's a direct-to-video crew that's working somewhere. It's the same crew that everybody else (at Fox) is using."


Date in print: Tue., Oct. 10, 2006, Los Angeles

 

[Fanticon]

well its 430am...and I don't know where else to put this...but I just wanted to express my extreme dissapointment in episode 5 of season 5...Thirst...it was ******ed...pure garbage...its back to the 1st season days of meteorite freaks...this felt like an episode that got cut from season 1 or 2. Also I was reading trivia about it on http://www.tv.com, they have a lot of funfacts about the episodes....they break it up with things like quotes, trivia, and allusions to signifigance and references to relevance. Basically its the where I go for all things tv, instead of say...imdb...which is great for all things movie...but not as good for tv. So anyway one thing I wanted to point out was that Lana at the costume ball in that episode is dressed as a very early tv interperetation of catwoman...how they missed that reference/allusion with so many Batman nods is amazing.
Anyway...the very next episode...Exposed...why did the Metropolis Police Detective lady say that Lois was a minor...and not Chloe or Clark corrected her? Instead they were went with it and were like "we know but..."...Lois is supposed to be older than them...why did they even conduct a raid? 18 year olds stripping is not a crime...prostitution is...but the announcement when they busted the place claimed otherwise...saying that minors were present was a crime...it could have only have been linked to the fact that alcohol was being served that they should've been there for anyother reason than to investigate a girls death linked with a client, a politician or a real suspect. Very sloppy episode imo.
Anyway glad I'm finally on the 5th season...so thank god for DVD...and soon I'll be up to date.
later all.

 

[Kaboom]

well its 430am...and I don't know where else to put this...but I just wanted to express my extreme dissapointment in episode 5 of season 5...Thirst...it was ******ed...pure garbage...its back to the 1st season days of meteorite freaks...this felt like an episode that got cut from season 1 or 2. Also I was reading trivia about it on http://www.tv.com, they have a lot of funfacts about the episodes....they break it up with things like quotes, trivia, and allusions to signifigance and references to relevance. Basically its the where I go for all things tv, instead of say...imdb...which is great for all things movie...but not as good for tv. So anyway one thing I wanted to point out was that Lana at the costume ball in that episode is dressed as a very early tv interperetation of catwoman...how they missed that reference/allusion with so many Batman nods is amazing.
Anyway...the very next episode...Exposed...why did the Metropolis Police Detective lady say that Lois was a minor...and not Chloe or Clark corrected her? Instead they were went with it and were like "we know but..."...Lois is supposed to be older than them...why did they even conduct a raid? 18 year olds stripping is not a crime...prostitution is...but the announcement when they busted the place claimed otherwise...saying that minors were present was a crime...it could have only have been linked to the fact that alcohol was being served that they should've been there for anyother reason than to investigate a girls death linked with a client, a politician or a real suspect. Very sloppy episode imo.
Anyway glad I'm finally on the 5th season...so thank god for DVD...and soon I'll be up to date.
later all.

thank you for taking the time to at least try to find the appropriate thread for this post. (each episode has its on thread for future reference)

i wish most people would follow your lead.