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Will ALF Ever Be On Blu-Ray
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- Apprentice Lint Brush
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Will ALF Ever Be On Blu-Ray
Hi all, I'm just wondering if the seasons of ALF will ever see it's way to Blu-Ray. I don't know if it's possible to re-master the episodes into HD, but just wanted to ask!. Thanks
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Re: Will ALF Ever Be On Blu-Ray
It might depend on whether ALF was shot on videotape or film masters. Film is easier to clean up for hi-def presentation than videotaped shows. Video masters usually don't have the sharpness to give a good quality hi-def picture. Many 80's sitcoms were shot on videotape. An even bigger question would be whether "the old Alfer" has enough of an audience willing to repurchase the series to warrant a Blu Ray release.
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Re: Will ALF Ever Be On Blu-Ray
I think there's a bigger chance for an unsyndicated dvd release before there will be talk of Blu-ray. I think the movie is the best chance of getting either of these to get the go-ahead. Personally, I'm not sure ALF would really benefit from an HD release. I'd be more than happy to own the original versions in a box set that includes extra behind the scenes videos. It'd be great to have a reunion of the cast to talk about the show, but I find that even less likely.
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Re: Will ALF Ever Be On Blu-Ray
Old TV isn't really popular on Blu-Ray. Also I think that ALF won't make it anytime soon, but eventually BRs will take over DVDs much like DVD did to VHS, so once we will have an ALF blu-ray but not anytime soon.
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Re: Will ALF Ever Be On Blu-Ray
I believe the series was shot on videotape, so it would be tough for them to remaster. However, I have seen shows shot on videotape be remastered before and I think that it's possible. ALF's Special Christmas was shot on film so it could easily be remastered and look great, so we may see a release of that if ALF becomes popular enough again.
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