1990 Mortal Kombat TV series (22 episodes) coming to DVD - Page 3

*ssjup81* · 12-30-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

I personally liked James Remar's voice better.

I wasn't even thinking about the voice. Lambert to me just came across as cooler.

*Storm Eagle* · 12-30-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

I wasn't even thinking about the voice. Lambert to me just came across as cooler.

I was just sharing a thought.

*ProactiveMan* · 12-31-2014, 11:37 AM

I remember giving up on that show after about four episodes. The first five minutes of the first episode were pretty exciting; with Kung Lao in his hat, and Shao Kahn with his skull face, but it took a dive real fast. It reminded me of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys but slightly crappier.

*shuriken* · 01-07-2015, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ProactiveMan

I remember giving up on that show after about four episodes. The first five minutes of the first episode were pretty exciting; with Kung Lao in his hat, and Shao Kahn with his skull face, but it took a dive real fast. It reminded me of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys but slightly crappier.

I could see that
To be fair though you should check it out for the fight scenes alone. Also James Remar will forever be AJAX from the Warriors in my mind.

*Storm Eagle* · 03-21-2015, 07:46 PM

I wonder if anyone forgot about this.

Well it looks like the only places that this is going to be available are Amazon and on Wal-Mart's site (though maybe in their stores as well). I wonder why it seems to be so limited.

*TigerClaw* · 03-21-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

I wonder if anyone forgot about this.

Well it looks like the only places that this is going to be available are Amazon and on Wal-Mart's site (though maybe in their stores as well). I wonder why it seems to be so limited.

It will be released on March 31st
http://www.amazon.com/Mortal-Kombat-...ombat+conquest

turtle1237 · 03-21-2015, 08:19 PM

Is this the one were nightwolf gets his powers from a wolf and they sort of had a cross over with savage dragon and street fighter with some Viking guy chasing a ball of power or something?

*Ninjinister* · 03-21-2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by turtle1237

Is this the one were nightwolf gets his powers from a wolf and they sort of had a cross over with savage dragon and street fighter with some Viking guy chasing a ball of power or something?

That would be Defenders of the Realm, which was an animated series. This is live action.

*Storm Eagle* · 03-22-2015, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

It will be released on March 31st
http://www.amazon.com/Mortal-Kombat-...ombat+conquest

I know that, and it's pretty much one of the things I was getting at. It comes out in a week and the two places I mentioned are the only ones that have a listing for it. If others like Best Buy or Overstock don't have a listing for it by now, then they most likely won't be stocking it.

*sdp* · 03-22-2015, 02:53 PM

Well MK:C is a pretty niche show especially now that DVD sales are pretty much dead and even though the franchise was revived and sold better than who knows how long(ever?) with MK9 I wouldn't say it's more popular than it was in the 90s.

Yeah, the show definitely took after Hercules and Xena but it worked for it. I still think it was the best way to do MK at that time. The MK shorts were pretty good but definitely lacked something, and while this show didn't dwell as much into the MK universe (at least in its first season) it did fine. I was watching Spartacus and I think a MK show with that team could've worked for today's audience.

~~Leo656~~ · 03-22-2015, 03:54 PM

I was gonna say, it doesn't surprise me. "Adventures of Superboy" was only available through Amazon and limited sources, as well. With manufacturing costs being what they are, I'm seeing an increasing number of shows being "Manufactured on demand" and sold through select retailers rather than mass-produced. Makes sense. Like, MK is a huge franchise, but the show wasn't super-popular and not a lot of people remember it; are they going to ship 3 million copies to stores when as far as they know, maybe 50,000 might end up buying it?

I'm at least glad there's a system where "niche" shows that might otherwise not get a release at all, can see the light of day.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 03-22-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

It will be released on March 31st
http://www.amazon.com/Mortal-Kombat-...ombat+conquest

awesome! i can't wait

*Storm Eagle* · 03-22-2015, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

I was gonna say, it doesn't surprise me. "Adventures of Superboy" was only available through Amazon and limited sources, as well. With manufacturing costs being what they are, I'm seeing an increasing number of shows being "Manufactured on demand" and sold through select retailers rather than mass-produced. Makes sense. Like, MK is a huge franchise, but the show wasn't super-popular and not a lot of people remember it; are they going to ship 3 million copies to stores when as far as they know, maybe 50,000 might end up buying it?

I'm at least glad there's a system where "niche" shows that might otherwise not get a release at all, can see the light of day.

Well at least the MKC release isn't a manufacture-on-demand deal.

*TigerClaw* · 03-23-2015, 12:05 AM

I just wonder why its only on DVD. I think the series was shot on film, They could've transfered it over to HD quality and clean it up.

*Storm Eagle* · 03-23-2015, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

I just wonder why its only on DVD. I think the series was shot on film, They could've transfered it over to HD quality and clean it up.

Well if it's really as niche as sdp and Leo make it out to be, then I guess it's only appropriate that it would be on DVD.

~~Leo656~~ · 03-23-2015, 09:55 AM

I think that's a lot of work and money that isn't really worth it in the long run for a show like this. The exact people who are interested in it will buy it no matter what it looks like, just because they haven't seen it in 15 years. Most of them aren't going to nitpick about the picture quality. It's not a strong selling point, thus, and the target audience isn't huge, no reason to spend the actual money to clean it up.

*Storm Eagle* · 03-27-2015, 04:38 PM

Four more places that are offering Mortal Kombat Conquest: The Complete Series. Three of them aren't as well known as Amazon or Wal-Mart, but at least the first two of them sell it cheaper than them both. Now if you're a Barnes & Noble member and somehow have at least a 20% discount coupon, you'd get it at the best price.

DVD Pacific
http://dvdpacific.directtoustore.com...t/883929408863

Family Video
http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/p...ucts_id=448097

Barnes & Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-...n=883929408863

DVD Universe
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinf...30&style=movie

12-31-2014, 11:37 AM	#43
ProactiveMan Spooky ghost Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,266	I remember giving up on that show after about four episodes. The first five minutes of the first episode were pretty exciting; with Kung Lao in his hat, and Shao Kahn with his skull face, but it took a dive real fast. It reminded me of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys but slightly crappier. __________________ ProactiveMan!

03-22-2015, 02:53 PM	#50
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,222	Well MK:C is a pretty niche show especially now that DVD sales are pretty much dead and even though the franchise was revived and sold better than who knows how long(ever?) with MK9 I wouldn't say it's more popular than it was in the 90s. Yeah, the show definitely took after Hercules and Xena but it worked for it. I still think it was the best way to do MK at that time. The MK shorts were pretty good but definitely lacked something, and while this show didn't dwell as much into the MK universe (at least in its first season) it did fine. I was watching Spartacus and I think a MK show with that team could've worked for today's audience. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

03-23-2015, 12:05 AM	#54
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 14,165	I just wonder why its only on DVD. I think the series was shot on film, They could've transfered it over to HD quality and clean it up. __________________ Follow me on my Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tygerclaw305

03-21-2015, 07:46 PM	#45
Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,395	I wonder if anyone forgot about this. Well it looks like the only places that this is going to be available are Amazon and on Wal-Mart's site (though maybe in their stores as well). I wonder why it seems to be so limited.

03-21-2015, 08:19 PM	#47
turtle1237 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 986	Is this the one were nightwolf gets his powers from a wolf and they sort of had a cross over with savage dragon and street fighter with some Viking guy chasing a ball of power or something?

03-22-2015, 03:54 PM	#51
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I was gonna say, it doesn't surprise me. "Adventures of Superboy" was only available through Amazon and limited sources, as well. With manufacturing costs being what they are, I'm seeing an increasing number of shows being "Manufactured on demand" and sold through select retailers rather than mass-produced. Makes sense. Like, MK is a huge franchise, but the show wasn't super-popular and not a lot of people remember it; are they going to ship 3 million copies to stores when as far as they know, maybe 50,000 might end up buying it? I'm at least glad there's a system where "niche" shows that might otherwise not get a release at all, can see the light of day.

03-23-2015, 09:55 AM	#56
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I think that's a lot of work and money that isn't really worth it in the long run for a show like this. The exact people who are interested in it will buy it no matter what it looks like, just because they haven't seen it in 15 years. Most of them aren't going to nitpick about the picture quality. It's not a strong selling point, thus, and the target audience isn't huge, no reason to spend the actual money to clean it up.

03-27-2015, 04:38 PM	#57
Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,395	Four more places that are offering Mortal Kombat Conquest: The Complete Series. Three of them aren't as well known as Amazon or Wal-Mart, but at least the first two of them sell it cheaper than them both. Now if you're a Barnes & Noble member and somehow have at least a 20% discount coupon, you'd get it at the best price. DVD Pacific http://dvdpacific.directtoustore.com...t/883929408863 Family Video http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/p...ucts_id=448097 Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-...n=883929408863 DVD Universe http://www.cduniverse.com/productinf...30&style=movie