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Edster2973 · 07-06-2007, 02:57 PM

It's all right here folks! Seems ABC is shopping the show to another DVD company since Buena Vista's license to release the show is expiring soon. Nothing definite yet in terms of release dates or which company is releasing it, but the point is is that the show is no longer dead. Click on the link and see for yourself!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7611

And there was much rejoicing...

Ed

Adamantium · 07-06-2007, 06:41 PM

This is great news. My hope is for Image to release it. Or Anchor Bay. Just a company that doesn't abandon a show. It would be embarrassing (and frustrating) if this show gets abandoned by two different companies, lol.

My feeling about Image is, that if they can release all seven seasons (in six box sets) of "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" then they can release all seasons of ANY show, lol. I like "The New Class" but there is no way that show could have been a big seller in the DVD market. Yet Image set a schedule and released the entire series within a year (season 1 in January and the last season in December!).

I was just thinking the other day how Boy Meets World, The Golden Girls and Home Improvement all came out around the same time. The Golden Girls 7th (and final) season came out already. Home Improvement's 7th season is coming soon. And Boy Meets World was stuck on it's 3rd season. So this news has cheered me up some.

JulieSomoski · 07-06-2007, 08:23 PM

Actually, I have mixed feelings about this. For one, it's a good thing that we will actually see future seasons being released. On the other hand, Disney gave us nice packaging for the sets, and I'm afraid if another company picks it up, they won't treat it as well. I"m hoping Anchor Bay gets it, because they always put out extremely good sets and never abandon their series!

Adamantium · 07-06-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

Actually, I have mixed feelings about this. For one, it's a good thing that we will actually see future seasons being released. On the other hand, Disney gave us nice packaging for the sets, and I'm afraid if another company picks it up, they won't treat it as well. I"m hoping Anchor Bay gets it, because they always put out extremely good sets and never abandon their series!

I would rather Buena Vista release the rest of this series. But at this point, I just want the episodes to come out on DVD, uncut. I don't care who releases them or if the new box sets look like crap compared to the first three. Though I want bonus features, I just really want the rest of this show released, so I'd even be happy with a bare-bones set.

"Ellen" was from Buena Vista yet A&E released the series on DVD. Who knows, maybe they'll pick it up.

Corizzle · 07-06-2007, 10:24 PM

Buena Vista is likely not going to release the rest of the series so would you rather not have it at all then another company take it over?

I think this is really good news, not a confirmed release but it's going in the right direction

Edster2973 · 07-06-2007, 10:42 PM

It is great news. HOWEVER, what has me concerned is that the new company would re-release the first 3 seasons before doing Seasons 4 -7. My concern with that is, I could see sales being low for Seasons 1-3 since most fans already own it. I certainly won't be buying the first 3 seasons again when I already own them. But if that's the case, and sales are low, the new company could interpret that as there not being enough interest in the show, halting plans for future seasons.

What I suggest we do is let the new company know (when we learn what it is) of our concerns and try to urge them to release Season 4 first and finish up the remaining seasons and then re-release Seasons 1-3 AFTER all of the later seasons have been released. Otherwise, I could see history repeating itself.

Ed

JulieSomoski · 07-07-2007, 01:16 PM

I doubt the new company would do that. If they did, I'd think they'd release the first 3 seasons on the same day or in the same set, just for the fans who don't already own the first 3 seasons.

Adamantium · 07-07-2007, 03:27 PM

What would really be cool is if Time-Life buys "Boy Meets World" and then releases it as a complete series like they did with "Get Smart" and are doing soon with "The Man from UNCLE".

But I guess not everyone could buy it if it was at Time-Life, because I'm sure it would cost a lot. But still, I'd like it.

I doubt (and hope) that they re-release seasons 1 thru 3. Look at The Cosby Show. The new company took over and started up where the first company left off. The same with the upcoming "Make Room for Daddy." But I can doubt it all day long, we'll just have to wait and see what happens. At least hope is no longer gone and we're here talking about the future of "Boy Meets World" on DVD as a thing that's going to happen!

DVDFreaker · 07-07-2007, 03:35 PM

I sure hope Shout Factory doesn't pick up Boy Meets World because I haven't yet to see a DVD made from Shout Factory that has english subtitles or closed caption (I am deaf by the way)

basement_artie · 08-06-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

This is great news. My hope is for Image to release it. Or Anchor Bay. Just a company that doesn't abandon a show. It would be embarrassing (and frustrating) if this show gets abandoned by two different companies, lol.

My feeling about Image is, that if they can release all seven seasons (in six box sets) of "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" then they can release all seasons of ANY show, lol. I like "The New Class" but there is no way that show could have been a big seller in the DVD market. Yet Image set a schedule and released the entire series within a year (season 1 in January and the last season in December!).

I was just thinking the other day how Boy Meets World, The Golden Girls and Home Improvement all came out around the same time. The Golden Girls 7th (and final) season came out already. Home Improvement's 7th season is coming soon. And Boy Meets World was stuck on it's 3rd season. So this news has cheered me up some.

It's too bad they didn't take a little extra time and count the seasons right and add outer boxes to the box sets. College years and season 5 have cases but 1+2 and 3+4 have no outer case. Cases make it look better and help protect the inside stuff. As far as seasons go... if I remember correctly 1+2 is right but seasons 3+4 is really 3 and season 5 is really 4. I suppose they saved money by going cheap on the sets but hopefully they wouldn't do that on BMW because Beuna Vista's set was real good looking. I actually have Home Improvement, Life As We know It and Playmakers from Buena Vista. All are really nice looking and I like the size of the sets (not to fat not to slim so they fall down). I am not a fan of Home Improvement season 6 though with the slide over cover and dvd case style. I like it when the sets stay consistent in size, shape, style etc.

JulieSomoski · 08-06-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by basement_artie

It's too bad they didn't take a little extra time and count the seasons right and add outer boxes to the box sets. College years and season 5 have cases but 1+2 and 3+4 have no outer case. Cases make it look better and help protect the inside stuff. As far as seasons go... if I remember correctly 1+2 is right but seasons 3+4 is really 3 and season 5 is really 4. I suppose they saved money by going cheap on the sets but hopefully they wouldn't do that on BMW because Beuna Vista's set was real good looking. I actually have Home Improvement, Life As We know It and Playmakers from Buena Vista. All are really nice looking and I like the size of the sets (not to fat not to slim so they fall down). I am not a fan of Home Improvement season 6 though with the slide over cover and dvd case style. I like it when the sets stay consistent in size, shape, style etc.

Finally, someone who agrees with me: Packaging does matter!

Psparks · 08-08-2007, 06:50 PM

This is a pleasant update. As a Boy Meets World fan, I am looking to buy season 3 to season 7. Hopefully the season 4 dvd will come to fruition.

JulieSomoski · 08-09-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Psparks

This is a pleasant update. As a Boy Meets World fan, I am looking to buy season 3 to season 7. Hopefully the season 4 dvd will come to fruition.

I think one of the big reasons BMW didn't sell well for Disney was because of how overpriced the sets were. I bought season 1 for $43.99 . . . and it was the most expensive set I've ever botten. Then, seasons 2 and 3 were both $39.99, and that was still pretty expensive. Maybe if Disney would have lowered their prices, we could have had the entire series out on DVD.

Buffyboy323 · 09-19-2007, 12:15 PM

Has there been any updates on the other company taking over the DVD rights?

shadowkaos · 10-14-2007, 11:50 PM

Hopefully season 4 does come to dvd that would be really awesome!

07-06-2007, 02:57 PM	#1
Edster2973 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 19, 2003 Location: Somerset, Massachusetts, USA Posts: 951	Season 4 on DVD: There's hope! It's all right here folks! Seems ABC is shopping the show to another DVD company since Buena Vista's license to release the show is expiring soon. Nothing definite yet in terms of release dates or which company is releasing it, but the point is is that the show is no longer dead. Click on the link and see for yourself! http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7611 And there was much rejoicing... Ed
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07-06-2007, 08:23 PM	#3
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07-06-2007, 10:24 PM	#5
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07-06-2007, 06:41 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,836	This is great news. My hope is for Image to release it. Or Anchor Bay. Just a company that doesn't abandon a show. It would be embarrassing (and frustrating) if this show gets abandoned by two different companies, lol. My feeling about Image is, that if they can release all seven seasons (in six box sets) of "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" then they can release all seasons of ANY show, lol. I like "The New Class" but there is no way that show could have been a big seller in the DVD market. Yet Image set a schedule and released the entire series within a year (season 1 in January and the last season in December!). I was just thinking the other day how Boy Meets World, The Golden Girls and Home Improvement all came out around the same time. The Golden Girls 7th (and final) season came out already. Home Improvement's 7th season is coming soon. And Boy Meets World was stuck on it's 3rd season. So this news has cheered me up some.

07-06-2007, 10:42 PM	#6
Edster2973 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 19, 2003 Location: Somerset, Massachusetts, USA Posts: 951	It is great news. HOWEVER, what has me concerned is that the new company would re-release the first 3 seasons before doing Seasons 4 -7. My concern with that is, I could see sales being low for Seasons 1-3 since most fans already own it. I certainly won't be buying the first 3 seasons again when I already own them. But if that's the case, and sales are low, the new company could interpret that as there not being enough interest in the show, halting plans for future seasons. What I suggest we do is let the new company know (when we learn what it is) of our concerns and try to urge them to release Season 4 first and finish up the remaining seasons and then re-release Seasons 1-3 AFTER all of the later seasons have been released. Otherwise, I could see history repeating itself. Ed

07-07-2007, 01:16 PM	#7
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	I doubt the new company would do that. If they did, I'd think they'd release the first 3 seasons on the same day or in the same set, just for the fans who don't already own the first 3 seasons.

07-07-2007, 03:27 PM	#8
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,836	What would really be cool is if Time-Life buys "Boy Meets World" and then releases it as a complete series like they did with "Get Smart" and are doing soon with "The Man from UNCLE". But I guess not everyone could buy it if it was at Time-Life, because I'm sure it would cost a lot. But still, I'd like it. I doubt (and hope) that they re-release seasons 1 thru 3. Look at The Cosby Show. The new company took over and started up where the first company left off. The same with the upcoming "Make Room for Daddy." But I can doubt it all day long, we'll just have to wait and see what happens. At least hope is no longer gone and we're here talking about the future of "Boy Meets World" on DVD as a thing that's going to happen!

07-07-2007, 03:35 PM	#9
DVDFreaker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 23, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 699	I sure hope Shout Factory doesn't pick up Boy Meets World because I haven't yet to see a DVD made from Shout Factory that has english subtitles or closed caption (I am deaf by the way)

08-08-2007, 06:50 PM	#12
Psparks Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 06, 2007 Posts: 49	This is a pleasant update. As a Boy Meets World fan, I am looking to buy season 3 to season 7. Hopefully the season 4 dvd will come to fruition.

09-19-2007, 12:15 PM	#14
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,102	Has there been any updates on the other company taking over the DVD rights?

10-14-2007, 11:50 PM	#15
shadowkaos Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 06, 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 41	Hopefully season 4 does come to dvd that would be really awesome!