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Don't know much about these things, but I think Amazon (US) states that the Episodes are HD. And I think the German TV version was broadcast in HD as well.
Not sure if this is something CBS does regularly, but the 7th seasons of "Hawaii Five-O" (released on September 5) and "Blue Bloods" are also only listed available as DVD.
Maybe they'll release the BluRays later? Other networks have released their 2016 shows on BluRay; e.g. "Lethal Weapon".
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There's no market in blu-ray other than the niche of TV and movie enthusiasts. It's lost the fight against streaming video because it didn't' get a chance to become the established standard before streaming took over.
DVD on the other hand was the established market before streaming hit so it's been able to hold on simply because most people already had (and still own) a DVD player which is why we're still seeing everything released on it.
The Extras are listed as following: > MakingOf of the Pilot > Watch Magazine Photo Shoot > Interview with Prop Master Kate Guanci (I think we've seen that on YouTube already) > Deleted Scenes > Gag Reel
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On the contrary lots of them do. I have loads of box sets and seasons of TV shows and packaging alone is far superior. Game of Thrones, 11/22/63, Narcos, Better Call Saul.
Also UK is the only place that is selling it. DVD is very popular even in South Africa yet MacGyver was not released here either and was well received here.
Maybe its a CBS thing. But even so, one would have expected more for a show they invested so much in. Just sayin....
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I rather have it like that, than not at all. Besides my season 5 and 6 boxset once stuck together and now they're slightly damaged. Covers with plastic cases might prevent that.
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I never realized this before someone else pointed it out on the "Phoenix Foundation Podcast" Facebook Page: They erased the American Flag on the Parachute.
I'm curious if this was only done for the UK and Australia Release or if this will be done for the US version as well (if they ever release one).
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QUOTE (MacGyverOnline @ 13 September 2017 - 01:51 AM)
There's no market in blu-ray other than the niche of TV and movie enthusiasts. It's lost the fight against streaming video because it didn't' get a chance to become the established standard before streaming took over.
DVD on the other hand was the established market before streaming hit so it's been able to hold on simply because most people already had (and still own) a DVD player which is why we're still seeing everything released on it.
So has it (or will it) be released on DVD in America?
QUOTE (DashboardOnFire @ 19 October 2017 - 10:08 AM)
I never realized this before someone else pointed it out on the "Phoenix Foundation Podcast" Facebook Page: They erased the American Flag on the Parachute.
I'm curious if this was only done for the UK and Australia Release or if this will be done for the US version as well (if they ever release one).
Interesting observation.
I guess it makes the show more international rather than so blatantly American and therefore more likely to be watched.
Makes me wonder if it was in response to more anti-American stances coming through since Trump started annoying the rest of the world?
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QUOTE (Roaddawg71 @ 5 November 2017 - 03:19 AM)
So has it (or will it) be released on DVD in America?
It hasn't been released in America yet, only in Australia and the UK (as far as I know).
People keep asking on the official show sites on Twitter and Facebook, but no one ever answers them. As a non-American, I don't know which are the most reliable websites for DVD-release-announcements, but so far I couldn't find that a date has been set.
It seems that CBS is trying to get people to watch the show on CBS All Access and it's a bit puzzling that the only other show treated like that is "Star Trek Discovery". Will be interesting to see if they're going to do that with their new shows (e.g. "Seal Team" or "SWAT") as well.
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Translation from Finnish:
A new version of the classic series is the most exciting novelty series in television. Follow the unique genius Angus "Mac" MacGyver, who is saving lives with his special problem-solving skills, the former CIA agent Jack Dalton, hardcore computer hacker Riley Davis, and desperate film director (and Mac's best friend) Wilt Bozer.
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QUOTE (MiracleMac @ 4 December 2017 - 07:06 PM)
Translation from Finnish:
A new version of the classic series is the most exciting novelty series in television. Follow the unique genius Angus "Mac" MacGyver, who is saving lives with his special problem-solving skills, the former CIA agent Jack Dalton, hardcore computer hacker Riley Davis, and desperate film director (and Mac's best friend) Wilt Bozer.
Thank you!
Just realized the DVD is Code 2; I could watch that here as well ;-)
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QUOTE (DashboardOnFire @ 6 December 2017 - 06:26 AM)
QUOTE (MiracleMac @ 4 December 2017 - 07:06 PM)
Translation from Finnish:
A new version of the classic series is the most exciting novelty series in television. Follow the unique genius Angus "Mac" MacGyver, who is saving lives with his special problem-solving skills, the former CIA agent Jack Dalton, hardcore computer hacker Riley Davis, and desperate film director (and Mac's best friend) Wilt Bozer.
Thank you!
Just realized the DVD is Code 2; I could watch that here as well ;-)
Is there a way for someone in a code 1 region to watch a code 2 dvd? Like, if I bought a dvd player from that region, would I be able to watch the MacGyver dvds where I live? If you can watch the dvd in your area, any chance you might be able to post info about the gag reel? I've been going crazy wanting to see it, but havn't seen any posts about it. Assuming those kinds of posts aren't illegal or anything (I know nothing about this stuff )
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QUOTE (Dragondog @ 16 December 2017 - 04:51 AM)
Is there a way for someone in a code 1 region to watch a code 2 dvd? Like, if I bought a dvd player from that region, would I be able to watch the MacGyver dvds where I live?
The first DVD player my dad had was "code free". So it plays every type of DVD. (Of course, my dad never used it because he doesn't understand any language besides German.)
I bought some DVDs in Canada and was able to watch them on his DVD player. I know some older, region-locked models actually had a button to "unlock" it, so maybe you should check out your DVD/BluRay-Player first. (I'm assuming most players are imported from Asia anyway; so there's no point making them region-locked.)
It was different on my laptop I had at that time because it only allowed me to change my region 2 times (I had to choose my preferred region the first time I watched a DVD).
Not sure if any of this changed (my laptop is pretty old, after all) or if it's different with "non-Windows-products". But I'm sure a computer-savy person could probably hack or re-program this function as well. There might be programs online to unlock a computer; but I don't have a clue if that's legal or not.
I also don't know if BluRay-Players are different in that regard. I have my mom's old BluRay-Player and never checked if my DVDs from Canada would play; so I don't know if it's region-locked or not.
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Thanks Guys I'll check that out. I can't help but get the feeling CBS just wants people to pay them monthly instead of purchase their DVDs If there were a ton of CBS shows I liked, and didn't have any on dvd, then the monthly bill would probably be worth it. It's pretty much just MacGyver for me, though
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Not much info about what's included; but I guess it won't be that different from the UK version. The cover is the same.
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This morning Lionsgate Entertainment informed retailers that the new series is coming to DVD on February 27th with a 5-disc set of MacGyver - Season 1. It's priced at just $29.98 SRP, we're informed, and we've got a look at the packaging for you below. Extras, if any, haven't been revealed, and at this time there's no word of a Blu-ray version. Stay tuned and we'll update you, if any further information comes along!
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Not much info about what's included; but I guess it won't be that different from the UK version. The cover is the same.
MacGyver - DVD Date, Price, Packaging for 'Season 1' of the 2016 Reboot Lionsgate is bringing the new show to stores at the end of February
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This morning Lionsgate Entertainment informed retailers that the new series is coming to DVD on February 27th with a 5-disc set of MacGyver - Season 1. It's priced at just $29.98 SRP, we're informed, and we've got a look at the packaging for you below. Extras, if any, haven't been revealed, and at this time there's no word of a Blu-ray version. Stay tuned and we'll update you, if any further information comes along!
FINALLY!
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OMG!!! That is such great news! I have been trying to find out when they were releasing season 1 for so long!! CBS would not answer me. I am so excited! I am an "old school" type gal and don't stream shows. Gotta have my DVD!!
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QUOTE (cathyrules @ 20 December 2017 - 12:51 AM)
I am an "old school" type gal and don't stream shows. Gotta have my DVD!!
I don't stream any shows, either. Until last December, I still had an ancient TV (tube tv?) and no wireless internet.
In Switzerland, sites like Amazon Prime and Netflix weren't available until a few years ago and they don't have the same library as Germany. The MacGyver Reboot is only available on Amazon Germany, for example although we have free access to the German TV channel on which it aired.
I am in the lucky position that downloading/streaming is not illegal in my country, but I prefer DVDs when I love a TV show. I also love to lend my DVDs to close friends and family so they get addicted, too . My mother and my sister have other TV shows they watch regularly, and we usually exchange DVD with each other.
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