Check out our eagle and moonbase alpha model kits, exclusive space. It is hard to believe such a wellcrafted and deeply engrossing show was made 35 years ago. In case anyone is interested space 1999 season 2 is being released in germany on the 26th february for 34. A nuclear waste dump on the moon unexpectedly detonates, blasting the moon out. Review for space 1999 the complete second series 9 10. A nuclear waste dump on the lunar surface unexpectedly detonates, blasting the moon out of earths orbit and taking the inhabitants of moonbase alpha on an unbelievable voyage of discovery and adventure. The disks are packed into one box, amazing that they can fit ten discs in there. The digitally restored high definition picture has been cleaned, but it still maintains a nostalgic feel. The complete series 1 bluray or dvd set september 1999. Space 1999 the complete series 1 bluray out 1st november 2010. The complete series bluray set is a nostalgic one, but even if you didnt grow up watching the show, modern sci.
The series was the last production by the partnership of gerry and sylvia anderson and was the most expensive series produced for british television up to that time. It has a relatively small but fiercely loyal fan following, understandable given its many fine qualities. Starring martin landau, barbara bain and nick tate. Long awaited on blu ray, the second series gerry andersons cult scifi series is presented here as a stunning high definition restoration for the very first time. The classic 1975 science fiction tv series will be blasting off in highdefinition this november. As a whole, the 24 firstseason episodes look fantastic. This iconic 1970s scifi show spawned vast amounts of merchandise, and still has a loyal following. Space 1999 the complete series seasons 1 2 for sale online. Jul 16, 2019 from gerry and sylvia anderson, the legendary masterminds behind thunderbirds, comes the epic scifi series, space. Everything you loved about this old school scifi series is made even better now thanks to this seriously upgraded 1080p presentation. Along the way, they are joined by an alien woman with the ability to change herself into any living creature at will.
We now have a few more details to share about the forthcoming season 1 series 1 set. An eagle is sent onto the surface of the planet psychon, which has titanium, needed for repairs to the alpha base. For the uninitiated, the show saw the moon blasted out of earth orbit, and the residents of moonbase alpha, under the command of john koenig martin landau facing a struggle to survive. This release gives you the entire first season packaged together in a sevendisc set. This includes bluray discs, including both series and extras, and, for the first 500 orders, a limited edition space. This product can expose you to some chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause for more information, go to. Helena russell, barry morse as victor bergman, and catherine schell as maya, space. Blue ray makes the sets look better in some ways but extra clarity also brings for sharply into focus the limited budgets that hampered the production of space 1999. Review for space 1999 the complete second series 9 10 after a five year wait following the 2010 release of the first series, network have invested in a stunning new release of space 1999 the complete second series and theyve done an excellent job.
Nevertheless, the superlative transfers alone make space. If nothing else, space 1999 is a good reminder of why for so many years, science fiction was seen as the opposite of quality television. Created by gerry and sylvia anderson who divorced after this shows first season, the premise involves a base on the moon called alpha which for some reason includes a nuclear waste disposal area. Jul 07, 2018 buy the complete series on dvd or bluray here. Space 1999 season 1 will play and season 2 will not play on a us player. Space 1999 series 2 blu ray to be released in 2015. Picture is razor sharp and the sound design truly impresses, even in.
And, its worth noting, their season 1 transfers were always significantly weaker than the muchimproved season 2 masters. Ride in the whirlwind western starring jack nicholson, free full movie, english youtube movies duration. Yes, the sound effect in the immunity syndrome is missing, as is one in all that glisters the sound of reillys instrument as he waves his hand in front of it. The inhabitants of moonbase alpha are unable to return to earth and must survive on their wandering moon as it is displaced further into unknown space by freak space warps. An eight disc dvd box set containing all twenty four fifty minute long approx episodes of space 1999. Oct 10, 2015 both series of gerry andersons 1970s sciencefiction epic space. As space 1999 was originally produced and aired in mono, we have made the mono track the default audio option for experiencing our bluray release. I got tired of waiting for a region a release of space 1999 season 2 and bought the network version. Space 1999 is a british sciencefiction television series that ran for two seasons and originally aired from 1975 to 1977. Fans of the classic british science fiction tv series space. Spazio 1999 is a sciencefiction television programme that ran for two seasons from 1975 to 1977. Jan 24, 2020 this includes blu ray discs, including both series and extras, and, for the first 500 orders, a limited edition space. From a purely visual standpoint, the added clarity and improved color only make it seem more like an expensive feature film than a weekly television series.
The writing is terrible, largely lacking in humor, humanity, or anything that would make the show at all bearable. Jan 26, 2011 my weblog contains extensive commentary on the space. Martin landau, barbara bain, nick tate, barry morse, catherine schell. In the opening episode, set in the year 1999, nuclear waste stored on the moons far side explodes, knocking the moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space. Both series of gerry andersons 1970s sciencefiction epic space. The complete series bluray set is a nostalgic one, but even if you didnt grow up watching the show, modern scifi fans might find some historic value. My weblog contains extensive commentary on the space.
With martin landau, barbara bain, barry morse, roy dotrice. The acting is contemporary and the stories intriguing. Season 1 1999 starring ben browder and claudia black on dvd and bluray. Commander john koenig, the new commander of moonbase alpha, leads the investigation of a mysterious disease at the station and uncovers evidence of a far greater looming disaster. The complete series is presented on bluray courtesy of shout.
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. Merrick here a few weeks ago, i giddily announced that space. The first series or season, often referred to as year one of 24 episodes began transmission in 1975, though production of the first episode began in 1973. Space 1999, even the much maligned season two which did contain some very good episodes, that would. It should be said the video transfer on the bluray edition of the season is.
On top of that is an enormous feast of extra features. At the very least, its heads and shoulders above the space. Space 1999 the complete series seasons 1 2 for sale. Long awaited on bluray, the second series gerry andersons cult scifi series is presented here as a stunning high definition restoration for the very first time. Although a 30th anniversary complete dvd set was released in 2005, space. Network had previously released the double bill episodes the bringers of. Unlike space 1999 year 2 and its absolute abundance of rubber suited monsters space 1999 year 1 forces its audience to ponder deeper issues of humanity and our place in the universe. All 24 episodes, presented here in their original 1. It should be said the video transfer on the blu ray edition of the season is. My justification was that even if they are eventually released in north america, the copious special features most likely would not for. All 24 first season episodes of this acclaimed space adventure have been restored in stunning high definition and presented with newlycreated 5. In the year 1999, a spectacular explosion at a nuclear waste dump sends the moon out of earths orbit. Reference 7957007 year 1975 director bob kellett actor catherine schell media tv format blu ray label network genre scifi barcode 5027626700744 classification. I didnt bother to watch it all but maybe i will at the end of my rewatching season 1.
The complete series bluray region b at the best online prices at ebay. In april 2019, shout factory announced the uscanada release the complete series on bluray and dvd. I have the transmission order and the episodes on the blu are completely out of whack for season 1 but completely correct for season 2. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. From gerry and sylvia anderson, the legendary masterminds behind thunderbirds, comes the epic scifi series, space. It fails to return and is used by psychon scientist mentor as a bait with which to entice other members of the alphan crew onto the planet. Humanity had been storing its nuclear waste in vast disposal sites. Oct 10, 2015 ride in the whirlwind western starring jack nicholson, free full movie, english youtube movies duration. This dvd will not play on most dvd players sold in the uk region. Street date was originally 2 november with 6 discs in the set. All of the episodes have been fully remastered in 1080p from newlycreated ip. Hd, digitally restored version of series two episode the metamorph.
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