Jan 26, 2011 my weblog contains extensive commentary on the space. This iconic 1970s scifi show spawned vast amounts of merchandise, and still has a loyal following. Review for space 1999 the complete second series 9 10 after a five year wait following the 2010 release of the first series, network have invested in a stunning new release of space 1999 the complete second series and theyve done an excellent job. Year one of the show is harder science fiction, grappling with big problems and offering plenty of metaphysical ruminations. This product can expose you to some chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause for more information, go to. Space 1999 the complete series seasons 1 2 for sale online. On a recon mission, john koenig encounters an inhabitant who convinces him on the basis of faith that the moon and the planet must collide. Its not cheaply packaged, as we have a full on chipboard box containing 3 bluray amaray style cases.
When i heard that this was finally out on a restored blu ray i picked it up. Created by gerry and sylvia anderson who divorced after this shows first season, the premise involves a base on the moon called alpha which for some reason includes a nuclear waste disposal area. Nevertheless, the superlative transfers alone make space. All of the episodes have been fully remastered in 1080p from newlycreated ip elements. It all starts in season 1, when the brave, hardworking citizens of moonbase alpha are doing their part to help put a manned probe onto planet meta, which looks to be. In the opening episode, set in the year 1999, nuclear waste stored on the moons far side explodes, knocking the moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into. Everything you loved about this old school scifi series is made even better now thanks to this seriously upgraded 1080p presentation. I am watching disc 1 of this first season on bluray and i have to tell you, i saw this on television during its original u. The complete series on bluray and dvd for the first time in north america. Space 1999 the complete series seasons 1 2 for sale. It should be said the video transfer on the blu ray edition of the season is. Jan 24, 2020 in april 2019, shout factory announced the uscanada release the complete series on blu ray and dvd. Space 1999 is a good show to revisit and shout factory has outdone themselves with this boxset.
After a lot of speculation about what would or would not be included in the us set, we now know they are almost identical. And, its worth noting, their season 1 transfers were always significantly weaker than the muchimproved season 2 masters. Factory went the extra mile for this bluray set that includes remastered episodes for both seasons, as well as several hours of bonus features. The first series or season, often referred to as year one of 24 episodes began transmission in 1975, though production of the first episode began in 1973. Humanity had been storing its nuclear waste in vast disposal sites. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
The series was the last production by the partnership of gerry and sylvia anderson and was the most expensive series produced for british television up to that time. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Martin landau, barbara bain, nick tate, barry morse, catherine schell. From gerry and sylvia anderson, the legendary masterminds behind thunderbirds, comes the epic scifi series, space. The complete series is presented on bluray courtesy of shout.
Sometimes science fiction gets it wrong, which is half the fun as we look back on a show like space. Space 1999 series 2 blu ray to be released in 2015. This release gives you the entire first season packaged together in a sevendisc set. Got a email from network today advertising the q4 release of space 1999 on bluray and it confirms it will be 4. The complete series collection seasons 1 2, bluray, box set new space. The complete series collection seasons 1 2, bluray, box set new. All 24 first season episodes of this acclaimed space adventure have been restored in stunning high definition and presented with newlycreated 5. Spazio 1999 is a sciencefiction television programme that ran for two seasons from 1975 to 1977. Space 1999, even the much maligned season two which did contain some very good episodes, that would.
Factory for finally picking up the us rights and for doing the show justice on bluray. All of the episodes have been fully remastered in 1080p from newlycreated ip. Both are 7 disc sets, including 5 bluray discs holding the episodes, and 2 sd discs holding a passel of special features. All of the sets for the show were supposed to be originally for the second season of creator gerry andersons show ufo, but when that was canceled. In the opening episode, set in the year 1999, nuclear waste stored on the moons far side explodes, knocking the moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space. After destroying an asteroid on a collision course with the moon, an even larger obstacle appears an entire planet. Space 1999 is a british sciencefiction television series that ran for two seasons and originally aired from 1975 to 1977. This includes bluray discs, including both series and extras, and, for the first 500 orders, a limited edition space. Review for space 1999 the complete second series 9 10.
I didnt bother to watch it all but maybe i will at the end of my rewatching season 1. A nuclear waste dump on the moon unexpectedly detonates, blasting the moon out of orbit and taking the inhabitants of moonbase alpha on a fantastic voyage of discovery to the stars, fraught with danger at every turn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A nuclear waste dump on the moon unexpectedly detonates, blasting the moon out. Yes, the sound effect in the immunity syndrome is missing, as is one in all that glisters the sound of reillys instrument as he waves his hand in front of it. In april 2019, shout factory announced the uscanada release the complete series on bluray and dvd. It was the first series i followed as a child growing up.
If nothing else, space 1999 is a good reminder of why for so many years, science fiction was seen as the opposite of quality television. The complete series bluray region b at the best online prices at ebay. With martin landau, barbara bain, barry morse, margaret leighton. The complete series 1 bluray or dvd set september 1999. Check out our eagle and moonbase alpha model kits, exclusive space. It is hard to believe such a wellcrafted and deeply engrossing show was made 35 years ago. At the very least, its heads and shoulders above the space.
Space 1999 season 2 is being released in germany on the 26th february for 34. Its one of the most handsomely produced series in the history of television, with. That space 1999 has become a cult series can be seen in the pilot, breakaway. Unlike space 1999 year 2 and its absolute abundance of rubber suited monsters space 1999 year 1 forces its audience to ponder deeper issues of humanity and our place in the universe.
Its a mix of forbidden planet, star trek, and 2001 a space odyssey and yet its its own thing as well. It should be said the video transfer on the bluray edition of the season is. Street date was originally 2 november with 6 discs in the set. Long awaited on blu ray, the second series gerry andersons cult scifi series is presented here as a stunning high definition restoration for the very first time. Tv viewers of the time, where it aired on one of the main tv networks. Although a 30th anniversary complete dvd set was released in 2005, space. A nuclear waste dump on the lunar surface unexpectedly detonates, blasting the moon out of earths orbit and taking the inhabitants of moonbase alpha on an unbelievable voyage of discovery and adventure. So this was surely going to be a trip down memory lane. Blue ray makes the sets look better in some ways but extra clarity also brings for sharply into focus the limited budgets that hampered the production of space 1999. I got tired of waiting for a region a release of space 1999 season 2 and bought the network version. This includes blu ray discs, including both series and extras, and, for the first 500 orders, a limited edition space. Season one on bluray just arrived from the uk to the us with not a single bit of damage, usually these multiple discs on separate spindle pages come with loose. A nuclear waste dump on the moon unexpectedly detonates, blasting the moon out of orbit and taking the inhabitants of moonbase alpha on a fantastic voyage of discovery to.
On top of that is an enormous feast of extra features. The acting is contemporary and the stories intriguing. Space 1999 season 1 will play and season 2 will not play on a us player. Theres a case for each season, as well as a third case that houses a disc full of special features. The writing is terrible, largely lacking in humor, humanity, or anything that would make the show at all bearable. The complete series bluray set is a nostalgic one, but even if you didnt grow up watching the show, modern scifi fans might find some historic value. Produced and created by the great gerry anderson, it was the most expensive science fiction series of its time and looks it the first season provided us with some excellent episodes, and some excellent performances from the series leads martin landau, barbara bain and barry morse. The complete series bluray set is a nostalgic one, but even if you didnt grow up watching the show, modern sci.
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