Seinfeld - More information trickles out...
Posted by Gord Lacey
5/20/2004


Earlier today we received this email from a trusted news source. Please keep in mind that this is not official information until it is announced by the studio, and it could change before the set is announced. We're posting this because it's one of the first glimpses we have at what Columbia TriStar has in store for the show.
As mentioned, I attended a presentation from Columbia today, where they presented the Seinfeld DVD package. There is no set date yet. November was mentioned. What is set is that there will be a season 1 and 2 box - total 18 episodes, 4 discs , $49.95 SLP and a Season 3 box, 22 Episodes, 4 discs, same SLP. They are also planning a gift set of the 2 boxes combined ,with a TBD gift item, at a list price of $129.95. They showed some of the new footage that will be part of the extras, with Seinfeld walking around NYC to different landmarks, including the convenience store where he and Larry David were shopping, and conceived the idea for the show ! They also showed snippets of Larry David speaking, and some other footage implying that there will be other behind the scenes footage. They are going to promote it like an event film title, and have very high expectations, without a doubt!!!
This sounds very exciting, and we'll keep you updated with any information we obtain from the studio, or through other channels. Please don't forget out disclaimer: this is not official information.

Link to this page:
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1543

$130 hmmm that is steep. I am guessing the gift is that doll from the show that looked just like George's mom. :D

I'm excited about the DVD release... but dang$$$$$$$$$!
That's good ol' top dollar Sein for ya'.

Thanx for the update lemond :cool:

One curious thing is that the actual first 2 seasons totalled 17 episodes not 18.

And the third season was 23 episodes not 22.

And going by airdate it would make no sense to include one extra on the first DVD set and one less on the second set (3rd season).

The 23 episodes of season 3 were a full season run.

I'm assuming there is a mistake somewhere.

I might be not reading this correctly, but if season 1 and 2 are together and season 3 is separate why whould I have to pay 29 dollars too much? Season 1 and 2 together is 50 and season 3 is 50, why am I paying $129.50?

It's great news that the Dvd's are coming out, but that is steep for the box set. Even seperately that is steep.

Originally posted by kramer
Season 1 and 2 together is 50 and season 3 is 50, why am I paying $129.50?
I think because it is supposed to some kind of "special" set with some kind of (TBD??) "gift."
The deluxe set thing I guess.

The box set must have some sort of bonus gift.

If the 2 sets are $50.00 suggested price, that means you can get it for under $40.00.

Personally, I will get season 3 first, and the 1&2 set can wait.

I will buy it no matter what the price is...I just cant wait...

Season three has 22 episodes if you count the 1Hr Episode "The Boyfriend" as one episode instead of two.

Don't know about the 18 eps, must be a mistake, remember nothing is official, they may change the gift set price at a later date, but maybe the gift is worth the extra money.

Originally posted by Ant-Lox
I will buy it no matter what the price is...I just cant wait...

Same here.
Im going to ask for the box set for Christmas.

check tvshowsondvd.com for more news that came today!!

I can't wait, I can't wait!

It is especially exciting that they are quickly releasing the seasons, giving us three seasons at a time. I hate how most shows make you wait six months in between each season. If Seinfeld was smart he would release all the seasons within a year (like one season each month). There is just no point in spacing them out. It doesn't make me want the dvds any more or less by the amount of time between each season's release date. Does anyone else feel my pain?

There are four cover art options in the survey (provided by a link at tvshowsondvd.com)


Here's one of the options for the packaging of "Seasons 1&2"....

here's another option....

To be honest, since it deals with seasons 1&2, it should have an earlier picture of the cast.

something like this...

I cried when I looked at those covers...This will be the best christmas since I was 6...:eek:

:lol:
That was good.

I'm not to sure about the DVD's. It will make it too accessible. It is kind of nice having to make time to watch the show, makes you appreciate it a bit more. But I can do without all the editing.

Last night I saw a repeat of Jerry on Leno. He says the xtras will be awesome, that will be cool.
I know what you mean about the accesibility, but it's on all the time anyways. It will be kinda weird though.

At least with the DVD's you can control when you want to watch what.

Exactly, nice not to be at the mercy of some TV station.

I get a little saturated from time to time. I'll prob do a long, forced break on watching episodes until the DVD release, then do some watching in order.
They better not drag out the release of the rest of the seasons for another 6 years!!! :eek:

I tend not to watch Seinfeld during the summer because I'm never home, So I will miss it then the DVD's will come out and I will love i all over again.:D

Here's hoping the DVD sales are good. Otherwise, we'll just be stuck with 3 seasons.

I was thinking when it says the first two seasons has a total of 18 eps, do you think they will put the episode "The Stranded" back with the second season where it was originally going to air?

Season 3 would then total 22 eps if you count the 1hr ep as two episodes making the information correct.

Originally posted by sinatrastar
:lol:
I'm not to sure about the DVD's. It will make it too accessible. It is kind of nice having to make time to watch the show, makes you appreciate it a bit more. But I can do without all the editing.

That's stupid- if you don't want the episodes to be too "accessible" then just don't buy the dvds! :lol: Me? I am excited that I can watch the episodes when and where I want to and they will be perfect quality and have no commercials to boot.

Ouch. That is what I was saying, I wasn't sure about buying them. Plus I have a George-like cheapness about buying DVD's or movies. The only ones that I can think of that I own are for the kids.

It's like going to a prostitute, or paying for parking. Why should I pay to buy a show when if I apply myself, maybe I could get it for free on the TV? ;)

New update:

Seinfeld - Possible release date?
Posted by David Lambert
7/07/2004

In our last, and most-packed-with-info-yet, news item for the upcoming Seinfeld DVD releases, we gave you some detailed information about what the releases would look like:

Seinfeld - Seasons 1 & 2 will be out on DVD in November (18 episodes, 4 discs, $49.95 SRP). On the exact same day you'll be able to buy Seinfeld - Season 3 (22 episodes, 4 discs, $49.95 SRP). And both boxsets will be combined together into a gift set packaged with one (1) of the gifts, probably chosen from those pictured above ($129.95 SRP). We don't have exact release dates yet, but we're watching for them.

Each release will be packaged in individual "thinpak" slim cases for each disc, within an outer slipcase of either plastic or board (probably chosen from the designs pictured above). Extras will include participation from all four major cast members, plus Larry David and others. The video is being remastered in high definition.


So what is that release date in November? We're still 2 months away from an official announcement, assuming Columbia TriStar goes by their usual pattern on this one. So anything we tell you today could be wrong. And, even if it's right, Columbia could go ahead and change the date and MAKE it wrong.

But today we received word from reader Abby Knouse, who noticed that an online CD/DVD retailer called "CDUniverse" (aka "VideoUniverse") has put the Seinfeld - Seasons 1 & 2 box set up for pre-order, and they show a November 16 release date on that.

Having said that, I will point out that you're taking your chances if you pre-order the set from them now. Once Columbia gets word that the e-tailer has put the item up for pre-order prior to the announce date, they are very likely to force them to take down the listing until the proper date.

In fact, we're kind of taking our own chances in reporting this information early. However it IS news that our readers want to know, and we are cautioning you to take it with a grain of salt.

Stay tuned, and we'll see what happens. Our thanks to Abby for alerting us to this.

Link to this page:
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1830

Thanks for the news Topanga.... even if you're not a fan!

Originally posted by barwars
Thanks for the news Topanga.... even if you're not a fan!

You're welcome, I like the show a little bit, and I used to watch it religiously on NBC but got tired of it, is all :)

I figured I would post it, I figured others would do the same for a fav. show of mine :)

Originally posted by Topanga
You're welcome, I like the show a little bit, and I used to watch it religiously on NBC but got tired of it, is all :)

I figured I would post it, I figured others would do the same for a fav. show of mine :)

I would.... I like most the shows you like anyways.


November 16th.... I cant wait!

Originally posted by barwars
I would.... I like most the shows you like anyways.


November 16th.... I cant wait!

:) I can't wait for August 24th, BMW comes out, July is going so slow :eek: :lol:

Thanx Topanga :cool:
I like the DVD updates.

Oy...I wish I hadn't found out about this...now I have to have those DVDs.

:idea:Maybe I'll ask my parents for a loan.

Originally posted by DianeDiane
Oy...I wish I hadn't found out about this...now I have to have those DVDs.

:idea:Maybe I'll ask my parents for a loan.

there's always Christmas.
or Hannukah
or.... wait, thats pretty much it.

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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
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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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TITLE INFORMATION

Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards and Jason Alexander

Director: Art Wolff (Pilot), Tom Cherones (Seasons 1 & 2)

Executive Producers: Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, George Shapiro, Howard West and

Fred Barron



Seinfeld: Volume 1: Run Time: Over 7 hours. (437 mins) / Not Rated / Full screen Format

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Well for the first time I am actually getting excited about the DVD's. Especially that alternate Pilot. Then again do we really need more of Season 1? :D

I am a high tech dufus, but does a sitcom look better in high-def?

Originally posted by barwars
there's always Christmas.
or Hannukah
or.... wait, thats pretty much it.

And a Festivus for the rest of us.!!!!

Originally posted by sinatrastar
I am a high tech dufus, but does a sitcom look better in high-def?

It looks clearer and since the November 23rd volumes are of episodes that aired around 1989-1991 this will be a real treat because any fuzziness or low picture quality will be fixed to its fullest potential.

I'm really excited, but I just wish they had a separate package dealing with each season instead of throwing the first two seasons together, but it's not such a bad idea since there's only 18 episodes between those first two seasons.

I can't wait for my favorite season, the seventh, but I'll probably have to wait until 2006 for that one. I'm thinking they'll come out with at least the 4th and 5th seasons next year.

Mike

Here's a link to the cover art...

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#sein

Just scroll down a bit and you'll see it.

Mike

I think, they are going to include "The Stranded" in the season 1 and 2 DVD, which was made for season 2, but aired during season 3.

I wonder in "The Revenge" will they use both the Larry David and Wayne Knight as the voice of Newmen versions? Or just one version?

And what will do when they get to season 4, which versions of "The Handicap Space" episode will they use? The one with Jerry Stiller as Frank Costanza, or John Randolph as Frank Costanza? Or will they use both versions?