Seinfeld DVD News (For Null)

[BreakABone]

I know there are like one or two people who actually enjoyed this show, Null being one of them, for what ever reason.

So the release date is Nov 23rd, sounds like a Happy Thanksgiving for you one of two people. Anyhow, here's the info.

Seinfeld on DVD November 23!
Source: Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment Friday, August 6, 2004


Considered one of the most innovative, popular and successful TV comedy series of all time and now one of the most anticipated TV-to-DVD ever, Seinfeld, the show about nothing, finally debuts on DVD November 23 -- newly enhanced in high definition. Seinfeld will be available from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment in two volumes or as a deluxe holiday Gift Set (not to be "re-gifted"), which includes a limited edition script with handwritten notes from Larry David, exclusive "Monk's Diner" salt & pepper shakers and collectible playing cards. Volumes 1 and 2 will be sold individually at the suggested list price of $49.95 each and the gift set at $119.95.

Seinfeld will look and sound better than ever. To provide the best picture and sound quality possible, Castle Rock Entertainment, which produced the show, returned to the original film elements and spent many months digitally remastering every episode in high definition; the original analog audio tracks went through a similar process. "Seinfeld: Volume 1" includes all 18 episodes of seasons one and two on four discs and "Seinfeld: Volume 2," also on four discs, includes all 22 episodes from season three. Each volume will be loaded with approximately 12 hours of exclusive special features from the creative talents behind the show, including a full-length documentary, extensive creator, cast and production commentaries, bloopers, deleted scenes, exclusive never-before-seen Jerry Seinfeld stand-up comedy footage and trivia pertinent to each season. Both releases feature the original NBC network versions, 1-2 minutes longer than the syndicated versions and not seen since their original broadcast runs. Additionally, Volume 1 features two versions of the original pilot episode.

Gregory M. Paul, President and Chief Operating Officer of Castle Rock, said, "We are thrilled to see the show looking so terrific in this remarkable new DVD release. I'm confident it will satisfy the show's loyal fans as well as bring in a whole new generation of viewers."

Said Seinfeld executive producer Howard West, "This is something George (Shapiro, also a Seinfeld exec producer) and I never could have imagined when the show began. To have this opportunity to go back, restore the elements, revive Jerry's unused stand-up, bring the talent back to chat about the show and then see the original episodes with high-definition images has been a thrill for all of us. I think we've more than met the challenge of DVD and have made every effort to stay true to the essence of Jerry's unique brand of comedy which has become so deeply a part of mainstream American culture."

Benjamin Feingold, President of Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment noted, "We're delighted to be working with the Castle Rock team and the Seinfeld creators on this DVD release which we expect to become the #1 TV-to-DVD of all time. We're particularly happy for the fans, who have inundated us with an overwhelming number of letters and e-mails in recent years, indicating this is the title for which they've waited the longest."

Seinfeld, which aired on NBC for nine years, focuses on four single friends living in New York. At the core of the group is Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), a stand-up comedian whose professional path includes a shot at creating a network sitcom, a guest spot on the "Today" show, a wealth of other experiences gone awry and a personal life rife with an endless parade of never-quite-right girlfriends. His childhood best friend, George Costanza (Jason Alexander), could be deemed the quintessential loser: he can never hold on to a job or a girlfriend ... although he has more than enough schemes for trying to make both happen. Jerry's ex, Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) offers her own string of bad dates and worrisome workplace sagas. And lastly, there'scuriously-coiffed Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards) -- Jerry's over-the-top, offbeat and often mysterious neighbor, with no visible means of support and an uncanny knack for opening doors to opportunities he has no business being near.

One only has to mention Superman or the Soup Nazi, Jujyfruits or Junior Mints, Festivus or Manziers or Low- or Close-Talkers to be reminded of the show's peerless plots, quips and characters. SEINFELD was also noted for coining many phrases that have since come into commonplace usage: "Master of your domain," "Yada, yada, yada," "Sponge-worthy," "Not that there's anything wrong with that," "Double-dipping," "Re-gifting" and "manhands," among countless others.

Seinfeld changed the landscape of TV forever, leaving the air in 1998 as the number one Nielsen-rated show in both comedy and drama. Nominated for an incredible 57 Emmy Awards®, Seinfeld won a total of 13, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. TV Guide ranked it #1 on its list of "50 Greatest Shows of All Time."

The Extra Features

Each Volume contains the following extra features, tailored to the episodes included in the particular set.


Inside Looks: Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed.

Yada Yada Yada: Audio commentaries from the cast remembering the making of these episodes.

In the Vault: Saved from the cutting room floor...deleted scenes -- never seen!

Not That There's Anything Wrong With That: Never-before-seen outtakes and bloopers.

Master of His Domain: See Jerry in exclusive stand-up comedy footage, shot for the show but never used.

Sponsored by Vandelay Industries: Original NBC promotional ads and trailers.

Notes About Nothing: Behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes.

Additional features include:

VOLUME 1

How It Began: An hour-long look at how Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David first came up with the idea for the show, how it almost didn't get made and how they emerged with the show that changed the face of television forever.

Tonight Show Footage

VOLUME 2

Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo: If you thought Cosmo Kramer was hilarious, wait until you meet the real Kramer ... Kenny Kramer!

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[Jonbo298]

I'll be picking those up. Don't need the gift versions. Just want the regular DVD's

[Null]

being that many here are a younger audience at this forum, im not sure how many will actually appreciate the greatness of the show.

However it will indeed turn out to be of the best seeling tv shows on DVD.

[Stonecutter]

Originally Posted by Null

being that many here are a younger audience at this forum, im not sure how many will actually appreciate the greatness of the show.

However it will indeed turn out to be of the best seeling tv shows on DVD.

I kind of doubt that actually. I don't know why, but I don't think this is going to sell that well. It hasn't really been syndicated as heavily as I thought it would be.

I'll be the other person buying it.


Curb Your Enthusiasm is better though.

[Null]

not syndicated as heavily? my god man, its one of the most syndicated shows. at least 3 times a day. 5 times every wednesday.

possibly more then that but its hard to keep track of.
The show itself when it was running one one of the most popular on.

i dunno, as far as TV Series DVD's, i think its going to be up near the top, if not #1

[Joeiss]

I want this... But I wouldn't buy it, lol. I'll probably get it for Christmas.

[Jonbo298]

Originally Posted by Stonecutter

I kind of doubt that actually. I don't know why, but I don't think this is going to sell that well. It hasn't really been syndicated as heavily as I thought it would be.

I'll be the other person buying it.


Curb Your Enthusiasm is better though.

It's on every night twice on my local fox channel. And either TBS or TNT runs Seinfeld at least twicea day (correct me if I'm wrong). So I think its syndicated quite a bit

[Stonecutter]

I completely forgot about the TBS/TNT run of Seinfeld.

[Joeiss]

I didn't start watching Seinfeld until after it was off the air.

[The Germanator]

It's funny...If Seinfeld had not been syndicated so much, then I would have been interested in the DVDs. I've seen every episode at least 5 or 6 times, so I don't have too much interest in owning them all unless the features are great (same with the Simpsons DVDs)

It's a fantastic show, but I might not get them all until Fox stop showing it every night.

[ZebraRampage]

Ah, this will be a good present for my dad, which I will enjoy as well. Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm are great shows. It's all because of Larry David.

[BreakABone]

Well to update the situation there is more news and stuff.

Seinfeld - Seasons 1 & 2
$49.95 SRP
$39.95 M.A.P. (Minimum Advertised Price: lowest price allowed in any ad)
4 DVDs, 437 minutes
18 Episodes (Seinfeld Chronicles Pilot version, Seinfeld Pilot version, 4 episodes First Season , 12 episodes Second Season)
Around 12 Hours of Extras:
Inside Looks: Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed during Seasons 1 and 2.
Yada Yada Yada: Audio commentaries from the cast remembering the making of the Season 1 and 2 episodes.
In the Vault: Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes from the first two seasons - never seen!
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That: Never-before-seen-outtakes and bloopers from the 1st and 2nd seasons.
Master of His Domain: See Jerry in exclusive stand-up comedy footage, shot for the show's 1st and 2nd seasons, but never used.
Sponsored by Vandelay Industries: Original NBC promotional ads and trailers during the first two years.
Notes About Nothing: Behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes from Season 1 and Season 2.
How It Began: An hour-long look at how Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David first came up with the idea for the show, how it almost didn't get made and how they emerged with the show that changed the face of television forever.
Tonight Show Footage
Seinfeld - Season 3
$49.95 SRP
$39.95 M.A.P. (Minimum Advertised Price: lowest price allowed in any ad)
4 DVDs, 505 minutes
22 Episodes (from the Third Season, including the double-length episode "The Boyfriend", for 23 total half-hours)
Around 12 Hours of Extras:
Inside Looks: Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed during Season 3.
Yada Yada Yada: Audio commentaries from the cast remembering the making of the Season 3 episodes.
In the Vault: Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes from the third season - never seen!
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That: Never-before-seen-outtakes and bloopers from the 3rd season.
Master of His Domain: See Jerry in exclusive stand-up comedy footage, shot for the show's 3rd season, but never used.
Sponsored by Vandelay Industries: Original NBC promotional ads and trailers during the third year.
Notes About Nothing: Behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes from Season 3.
Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo: If you thought Cosmo Kramer was hilarious, wait until you meet the real Kramer, Kenny Kramer!
Seinfeld - Gift Set
Both the Seinfeld - Seasons 1 & 2 and the Seinfeld - Season 3 volumes together in one package
$119.95 SRP
$89.95 M.A.P. (Minimum Advertised Price: lowest price allowed in any ad)
8 DVDs, 942 minutes
40 Episodes (From the first three seasons)
Approximately 24 Hours of Extras, including everything listed above for the individual sets
Gift Items Available Exclusively With This Package:
Limited Edition Script with handwritten notes from Larry David
"Monk's Diner" Salt & Pepper Shakers (shaped like mustard and catsup bottles)
Collectible Seinfeld Playing Cards with character images on the face cards
According to Columbia's press release, the people behind these releases "returned to the original film elements and spent many months digitally remastering every episode in high definition; the original analog audio tracks went through a similar process". Also, they "feature the original NBC network versions, 1-2 minutes longer than the syndicated versions and not seen since their original broadcast runs."

Here is the cover art for all three releases, including the gift items for the Seinfeld - Gift Set:

And now some box art images...

[Jonbo298]

$40 a piece at least...ouch. Maybe paying $10 more for the box set is worth it

[Null]

ouch? actually thats quite a good price, other box sets for just 1 season cost over $100

[Stonecutter]

Yeah, but those are for one hour shows (like Trek) where you're getting 24-26 one hour (ok, 48 minute) shows.



I'm not saying that 40 a pack is bad, but you've got to take the half hour/hour thing into account.


And I still say Curb... is better.