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by pauljwyatt
Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers DVD Set 5 (Series 6) from Optimum
Replies: 213
Views: 58909

That's very interesting. I noticed many of the sets had ceilings or were often shot from below. It makes sense if the studio was "flood lit" so the set ups wouldn't be too bright with light pouring in from above because of the ceilings. Doing this makes the colours "hot". It's al...
by pauljwyatt
Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers DVD Set 5 (Series 6) from Optimum
Replies: 213
Views: 58909

I watched "Super secret cypher snatch" last night. I find the location filming on this series to be quite stunning. The summer of 68 must have been a very good one as the light is perfect and i really do think for the first time in the whole series we really get a chance to really explore ...
by pauljwyatt
Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers DVD Set 5 (Series 6) from Optimum
Replies: 213
Views: 58909

Paul- how is it that the footage of Linda you've used from "introducing Linda Thorson" is of much higher quality than the print used on the DVD? I'm not sure if Paul is around but i'd very much like to know about that print. I'm rather intrigued! Hi Shanet, sorry for the delay i've been a...
by pauljwyatt
Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers DVD Set 5 (Series 6) from Optimum
Replies: 213
Views: 58909

I must say i was a bit surprised when the old theme played at the end of FMK and then transitioned to the new one. I bought a 16mm version of Forget me Knot from a collectors magazine called The Big Reel in the States in the 80s. It had the same audio ending as in the remastered version and the sam...
by pauljwyatt
Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:16 am
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers DVD Set 5 (Series 6) from Optimum
Replies: 213
Views: 58909

I love the set the screen tests are filmed on - especially the very classic looking Avengers hat stand which looks like it's covered in tin foil :o The sharpness of the prints of these tests is also outstanding. 35mm film - you just can't beat it! I've begun to realise that the Avengers prints used ...
by pauljwyatt
Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers DVD Set 5 (Series 6) from Optimum
Replies: 213
Views: 58909

I'm finding the screen tests to find a replacement to Diana Rigg fascinating. Out of all of them i find Susan Engel's to be the most interesting as she seems to be really absorbed into the role although she's probably the least "Avengers" out of all the ladies tested. I'm enjoying Jaz's in...
by pauljwyatt
Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:09 am
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers - Series 5 + 6 replacement discs
Replies: 127
Views: 66639

I do think it would be a good idea if anyone on here (if anyone) has written one of the crucifying reviews that are appearing on Amazon etc, might like to add that there is going to be a replacement scheme. It does look so sad to see Series 5 and 6 with 2 and 3 star ratings a piece when they do so ...
by pauljwyatt
Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers - Series 5 + 6 replacement discs
Replies: 127
Views: 66639

torishu wrote:
Now if we could just get this entire series in a reasonable state and start discussing the extras and content, I'd be most relieved. ;)
Yes wouldn't that be wizard!
by pauljwyatt
Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers DVD Set 5 (Series 6) from Optimum
Replies: 213
Views: 58909

I think that stunt may have involved some wire work. A good one indeed!

The footage of Linda is from the close credits minus the animated target symbol and with only the gunshot on the sound track.
by pauljwyatt
Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:00 am
Forum: The Avengers on home video (DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS/VoD/and others)
Topic: The Avengers DVD Set 5 (Series 6) from Optimum
Replies: 213
Views: 58909

Hello Shanet and welcome! I sat behind Cyril as we ran that episode for him and he did appear totally mystified by it and couldn't make any emotional connection with any element of the show. I think perhaps any of us might have the same problem trying to recall ten days of work 42 years ago! During ...