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September 13th, 1999... 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. Long awaited on Blu-ray, Gerry Anderson's cult sci-fi series is presented here in stunning High Definition for the first time. All 24 episodes, with optional original mono or new 5.1 soundtracks, are featured alongside a wealth of special features, including: HD, digitally restored version of Series Two episode The Metamorph. Extensive HD image galleries of rare and previously unseen stills. Music-only tracks on most episodes. Gerry Anderson commentary on Breakaway and Dragon's Domain. These Episodes featurettes - selected individual episode analysis. Sylvia Anderson interview. Clapperboard two-part special from 1975 on the work of Gerry Anderson. Concept and Creation featurette. Special effects and design featurette. Martin Landau and Barbara Bain US Premiere intro and outro. SFX plates and deleted SFX scenes. Horizon behind-the-scenes footage. HD image galleries of gum and cigarette cards...and much, much more.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
24 episodes of the first series here,all have been superbly digitally restored which makes this 1975 series even better, some interesting extras on disc 7 as well ,including the 'Clapperboard' Gerry Anderson specials.Well done Network DVD on this release, let's hope that you will do the same on Series two.An excellent purchase.
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By Shaun Brooks
Format:Blu-ray
Having previously bought this series as the Region 1 Megaset, I was looking forward to seeing what they could do with a hi-res restored print on blu ray.
I've just watched the first disc of this and want to say that I'm very impressed indeed. It looks like they've been able to go back to the original film stock for the restoration. Up to now, we've only been able to view the series from the original telecine transfers, (done at 1970's TV resolution). Thankfully they didn't try to make this wide-screen. The episodes retain the original 4:3 aspect.
This new HD transfer has exceeded my expectations. Genuinely, this show has never looked this good. The picture quality is almost contemporary and shows how good the miniature shots were back in the day. Some of the effects look a bit dated but the model shots clearly show, (in much the same way as in classics like 2001) that CGI still has some way to go.
I suspect a lot of hard work went into this and it shows.
I've just watched the first disc of this and want to say that I'm very impressed indeed. It looks like they've been able to go back to the original film stock for the restoration. Up to now, we've only been able to view the series from the original telecine transfers, (done at 1970's TV resolution). Thankfully they didn't try to make this wide-screen. The episodes retain the original 4:3 aspect.
This new HD transfer has exceeded my expectations. Genuinely, this show has never looked this good. The picture quality is almost contemporary and shows how good the miniature shots were back in the day. Some of the effects look a bit dated but the model shots clearly show, (in much the same way as in classics like 2001) that CGI still has some way to go.
I suspect a lot of hard work went into this and it shows.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's SUPREME Science Fiction Odyssey - NOW ON BLU RAY
18 Jan 2011
Format:Blu-ray
This is absolutely 1st class. The picture and sound quality will astonish you! The work that Network have done in terms of restoration and remastering (both on this and on the previous DVD release) is amazing!
SPACE:1999 remains one of the most controversial science fiction/fantasy series ever created... & I love it!
I can only hope that Network decide to release Year 2 and take the same amount of care over the restoration process that they have with Year 1 (you never know, we might even get to own "Message From Moonbase Alpha" - the definitive ending to the Alphan's long journey - & very moving it is too).
Buy this set, the presentation is lavish and the series itself contains some of the most beautiful, thought provoking & out and out horrific episodes of the series. Highlights include: "Breakaway" (surely the most involving, stunning TV Series pilot ever filmed?), "Another Time, Another Place", "The Guardian of Piri", "Collision Cource", "End of Eternity" (memorable for Peter Bowles of "To The Manor Born" playing a psychotic, immortal who delights in "the exquisite forces of pain and suffering!" and the sequence where Mike Baxter "kills" John Koenig by bludgeoning him to death with a metal bi-plane - not for the faint hearted!) "War Games" and the mind bogglingly scary and atmospheric "Dragon's Domain".
Even today, this is ground-breaking television on every level as the writers and actors go against every expectation and break every rule to create a series that truly stands on it's own.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF NOTE: Several but the massively expanded "These Episodes" Documentary is worth the price of the Blu Ray set alone.
SPACE: 1999 remains Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's supreme Science Fiction Odyssey.
SPACE:1999 remains one of the most controversial science fiction/fantasy series ever created... & I love it!
I can only hope that Network decide to release Year 2 and take the same amount of care over the restoration process that they have with Year 1 (you never know, we might even get to own "Message From Moonbase Alpha" - the definitive ending to the Alphan's long journey - & very moving it is too).
Buy this set, the presentation is lavish and the series itself contains some of the most beautiful, thought provoking & out and out horrific episodes of the series. Highlights include: "Breakaway" (surely the most involving, stunning TV Series pilot ever filmed?), "Another Time, Another Place", "The Guardian of Piri", "Collision Cource", "End of Eternity" (memorable for Peter Bowles of "To The Manor Born" playing a psychotic, immortal who delights in "the exquisite forces of pain and suffering!" and the sequence where Mike Baxter "kills" John Koenig by bludgeoning him to death with a metal bi-plane - not for the faint hearted!) "War Games" and the mind bogglingly scary and atmospheric "Dragon's Domain".
Even today, this is ground-breaking television on every level as the writers and actors go against every expectation and break every rule to create a series that truly stands on it's own.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF NOTE: Several but the massively expanded "These Episodes" Documentary is worth the price of the Blu Ray set alone.
SPACE: 1999 remains Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's supreme Science Fiction Odyssey.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is absolutely 1st class. The picture and sound quality will astonish you. The work that Network have done in terms of restoration and remastering is amazing.
SPACE:1999 remains one of the most controversial science fiction/fantasy series ever created... & I love it :-)
I can only hope that Network decide to release Year 2 and take the same amount of care over the restoration process that they have with Year 1 (you never know, we might even get to own "Message From Moonbase Alpha" - the definitive ending to the Alphan's long journey - & very moving it is too).
Buy this set, the presentation is laveish and the series itself contains some of the most beautiful and thought provoking episodes of the series. Highlights include: "Breakaway" (surely the most involving, stunning TV Series pilot ever filmed?), "Another Time, Another Place", "The Guardian of Piri", "Collision Cource", "War Games" and the mind booglingly scary and atmospheric "Dragon's Domain".
Even today, this is ground-breaking television on every level as the writers and actors go against every expectation and break every rule to create a series that truly stands on it's own.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am revisting my childhood by watching this again. This is an absolute must have in any DVD collection. The attention to detail and quality of the DVD covers is stunning. Professor Bergman would be proud. It was so nice to see all my favourite characters, Martin Landu and Barbara Bain were superb and Barry Morse is someone I want to hug. Like meeting old friends again. I grew up on Space 1999 and have never forgotten it, but seeing this DVD boxset was like comming home!!
I particularly like the music, I think this was restored and the picture quality is excellent, really fined tuned with tender loving care. Can't wait for Year 2 to be given the VIP makeover!! So fly me to the moon and give me a comlock! I am ready to watch this DVD Boxset again and again!!
I particularly like the music, I think this was restored and the picture quality is excellent, really fined tuned with tender loving care. Can't wait for Year 2 to be given the VIP makeover!! So fly me to the moon and give me a comlock! I am ready to watch this DVD Boxset again and again!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By "space_1999"
Format:DVD
Network took on the task of restoring and remastering Space: 1999 Series One and exceeded my lofty expectations. In terms of video quality the picture quality is far more consistent within individual episodes and between the 24 episodes themselves. Colour, clarity, gamma and brightness levels are noticeably improved and flesh tones are superb for a 30 year old show.
Effects shots have been cleaned up nicely and the quality of this classic sci-fi tv series shines through.
Effects shots have been cleaned up nicely and the quality of this classic sci-fi tv series shines through.
The most pleasant surprise however has to be the sound quality. A brand-new 5.1 Dolby Digital sound mix has been prepared from the original magnetic tracks and the difference is a distinct improvement over the original mono. The sound is clear and has a nice spatial quality in many scenes. In certain episodes like The Last Enemy the bass is downright punchy with alien missles launching in room shaking fashion.
Overall this is hands-down the best release ever for my favourite sci-fi show. It reveals the quality of production that went into Space: 1999 Series One like never before and the bonus footage which includes This Episode featurettes for many episodes as well as never before seen sfx shots AND the original broadcast Intro and Entro for the premiere episode Breakaway as shown on tv in San Francisco in 1975 is priceless footage that any fan can appreciate and enjoy.
It is a tribute to see the show presented in such a glorious release on its 30th Anniversary and it reveals that Space: 1999 Series One was not just a weekly sci-fi tv series but more of a big screen production whose presentation is akin to 24 mini-movies that will impress even the most jaded observer. Even if you are a casual fan of the series or already purchased the earlier Carlton Region 2 release this new set from Network is a keeper.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant picture quality on Bluray
I read the other reviews and bought the 1st series on Bluray. It has faired better than I could ever have imagined from watching it as a child. Read more
Published 11 days ago by SO8
5.0 out of 5 stars
As aspected
Just as am remembering it, its from the past and you can see no computer technology.But that is just the fun.
Published 17 days ago by J.P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Fun - Region Free - and it has Subtitles!
(Apologies in advance for the long post. Some quick background; though not deaf, I am hearing impaired due to an auto accident when I was a child. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ralph Fontcuberta
5.0 out of 5 stars
space 1999
excellent 1970s sci fi. watch the adventures of the inhabitants of moon base alpha as they venture through space. highly recommended
Published 4 months ago by mark petty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Not much more to say, if you like Gerry Anderson's work you're going to love this copy .. even in Blu-ray the models stand up to scrutiny, and you see things you may have missed... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Lucas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Space 1999 (bluray dvd)
A superb series from the 70's brought to life remastered and in bluray. it is spectacular in blu ray and gives the series another level. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SteveJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
One of my favourite TV series from childhood ... and still as good as I remember. Got this on Bluray for £21.99 .. BARGAIN.
Published 4 months ago by Steven
5.0 out of 5 stars
The remoteness of our universe
Mr Gerry anderson is gone from our earth now, he has passed on and has left behind his widescale, and widescreen visionary futurism and thoughtfullness of our universal... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-have!
The picture and sound quality is 'Out-Of-This-World'....no pun intended - LOL! If you thought the DVD version was good, then the Blu-ray will blow you away. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steven Keyte
5.0 out of 5 stars
A "must get " bluray
Amazing in hd, considering it nearly 40 years old and made for television. Very well remastered. Found extras interesting too especially the modern ones reminiscing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Paul Evans
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