The Wonder Years is finally coming to DVD in its entirety

*Storm Eagle* · 02-11-2014, 05:20 PM

First Batman and now this.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Won...e-Series/19455

I wonder just how much of the music they can retain for this release. I'm also glad that they're doing a complete series set and not making people wait for the seasons to be released little by little. It's just about dang time.

The year 2014 seems like it'll be a great year for DVDs.

*Eiko* · 02-11-2014, 05:23 PM

As much as I loved this show when I was a child watching it now it seems sorta dull and boring.

*Storm Eagle* · 02-11-2014, 05:39 PM

I'm still pretty sure people will want this. I'm personally not as inclined to buy the set at this point myself to be honest, but when it came to cable in reruns over here in the states in 2010, checked it out and I personally still think it holds up. So I just think it's about time it came to DVD, and I'm sure many people will be happy to finally be able to have this in their collection.

Jelly Bean · 02-11-2014, 06:39 PM

ugh, re-watching his series I have got to say I can't stand Winne Cooper...I don't know why I thought she was so pretty and great when I was younger...

Shred87 · 02-11-2014, 06:50 PM

This entire series is on netflix as well... If anyone is interested

*Storm Eagle* · 02-11-2014, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Shred87

This entire series is on netflix as well... If anyone is interested

Yes, with only a HANDFUL of the original music intact. (They don't even have the original theme song.) StarVista/Time-Life are busting their asses trying to retain as much of the original music as possible.

*Wildcat* · 02-12-2014, 02:29 AM

Awesome. I knew it would happen eventually. All major shows get a DVD release...even ones not that major.

I was watching the reruns a couple years ago on HUB and it definitely holds up imo.

Darth Knuckles · 02-12-2014, 11:13 PM

Finally! This is great that they are getting this show released on DVD after all of these years. I knew the reason was because of the music rights to all of the songs in the series but I thought something would have gotten done in that regard by now. And it finally looks like it has. I've been waiting forever for this show, Dear John, and Step By Step to come out on DVD. At least it looks like I'll be getting one of those three this year! I'll definitely be getting this.

*Refractive Reflections* · 02-12-2014, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

Yes, with only a HANDFUL of the original music intact. (They don't even have the original theme song.) StarVista/Time-Life are busting their asses trying to retain as much of the original music as possible.

Yeah, that's a HUGE reason why so many past television shows with a lot of music are being delayed in their DVD releases (aka music licensing issues). One example is the TV series Ally McBeal, when it finally was released on DVD in 2009 within the U.S., compared to the rest of the world that had it by 2005.

TonySiegel · 02-12-2014, 11:54 PM

recently re-watched the entire series on netflix...

series still holds up (could be the nostalgia talking)...

it resonates with life events more so when your older i think...

*Storm Eagle* · 02-13-2014, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Refractive Reflections

Yeah, that's a HUGE reason why so many past television shows with a lot of music are being delayed in their DVD releases (aka music licensing issues). One example is the TV series Ally McBeal, when it finally was released on DVD in 2009 within the U.S., compared to the rest of the world that had it by 2005.

Would you happen to know if the international releases have the original music intact?

I know WKRP in Cincinnati is one show that had music issues with its release. That's probably why there haven't been any season releases since the first one.

It's also understandable why people would want the music in DVD releases for The Wonder Years intact. It's one of those "period" shows and its music defined its era. So why not make this release as official and authentic as possible, right?

I'm just glad that Freaks and Geeks was one of those shows that made it to DVD with ALL of its original music intact. Also, while on the subject of Freaks and Geeks, I've always thought of that show as The Wonder Years meets That 70s Show.

*Icebot* · 02-13-2014, 08:46 AM

Looking forward to it!

The Cheese Phone · 02-13-2014, 01:23 PM

I have been waiting on this for a while. I was about the same age as Kevin Arnold in the series except I was growing up in the 80's. Will definitely buy this.

*Refractive Reflections* · 02-14-2014, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

Would you happen to know if the international releases have the original music intact?

I know WKRP in Cincinnati is one show that had music issues with its release. That's probably why there haven't been any season releases since the first one.

It's also understandable why people would want the music in DVD releases for The Wonder Years intact. It's one of those "period" shows and its music defined its era. So why not make this release as official and authentic as possible, right?

I'm just glad that Freaks and Geeks was one of those shows that made it to DVD with ALL of its original music intact. Also, while on the subject of Freaks and Geeks, I've always thought of that show as The Wonder Years meets That 70s Show.

Sorry, there isn't enough info (from what I could scrape up) about the international releases about The Wonder Years though... Even if we did have info, we'd have to consider those DVD region codes

; and those DVDs wouldn't work on U.S. DVD players.

It's weird in general how some shows like Miami Vice don't have this problem, but shows like Ally McBeal and The Equalizer are able to get full music licensing rights much earlier or easier outside of the U.S.

*Storm Eagle* · 02-14-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Refractive Reflections

Sorry, there isn't enough info (from what I could scrape up) about the international releases about The Wonder Years though... Even if we did have info, we'd have to consider those DVD region codes

; and those DVDs wouldn't work on U.S. DVD players.

It's weird in general how some shows like Miami Vice don't have this problem, but shows like Ally McBeal and The Equalizer are able to get full music licensing rights much earlier or easier outside of the U.S.

I was asking about Ally McBeal DVDs anyway, when I was asking if the international DVDs had all the music intact.

*Refractive Reflections* · 02-15-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

I was asking about Ally McBeal DVDs anyway, when I was asking if the international DVDs had all the music intact.

Oh, whoops! Sorry about that

, I didn't know we were going in that slightly off-tangent direction.

But anyways, yeah, I believe so that the international DVDs for Ally McBeal have the original music because I never read any issues about it not being there (in articles or fan comments).

*Storm Eagle* · 03-03-2014, 04:38 PM

Information on the approximate disc count for the set and targeted time of release:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Won...e-Series/19527

*Storm Eagle* · 07-14-2014, 09:15 AM

Time-Life now has a pre-order listing for this. It looks like the first 500 pre-orders will be autographed.

http://timelife.com/products/the-won...tm_content=CTA

LeoNerdo · 07-14-2014, 08:43 PM

I love this show, but I don't think I'd pay $500 for any tv show... Just wait and see what the standard release costs.

*Storm Eagle* · 07-15-2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LeoNerdo

I love this show, but I don't think I'd pay $500 for any tv show... Just wait and see what the standard release costs.

That would be $249.95, and $299.95 for the extra stuff that the signature version has, except without the signatures of course.

http://timelife.com/products/the-won...omplete-series

It would be nice if the signature version had an installment plan like the other versions do.

02-11-2014, 05:20 PM	#1
Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,395	The Wonder Years is finally coming to DVD in its entirety First Batman and now this. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Won...e-Series/19455 I wonder just how much of the music they can retain for this release. I'm also glad that they're doing a complete series set and not making people wait for the seasons to be released little by little. It's just about dang time. The year 2014 seems like it'll be a great year for DVDs.

02-11-2014, 05:23 PM	#2
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	As much as I loved this show when I was a child watching it now it seems sorta dull and boring. __________________

02-12-2014, 02:29 AM	#7
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	Awesome. I knew it would happen eventually. All major shows get a DVD release...even ones not that major. I was watching the reruns a couple years ago on HUB and it definitely holds up imo. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

02-12-2014, 11:13 PM	#8
Darth Knuckles Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mutani-Isle Posts: 703	Finally! This is great that they are getting this show released on DVD after all of these years. I knew the reason was because of the music rights to all of the songs in the series but I thought something would have gotten done in that regard by now. And it finally looks like it has. I've been waiting forever for this show, Dear John, and Step By Step to come out on DVD. At least it looks like I'll be getting one of those three this year! I'll definitely be getting this. __________________ "Shredder, what have you done!?!" - Tiger Claw (Annihilation: Earth!)

02-12-2014, 11:54 PM	#10
TonySiegel Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Worldwide Posts: 638	recently re-watched the entire series on netflix... series still holds up (could be the nostalgia talking)... it resonates with life events more so when your older i think... __________________ "...Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed/ I believe, we all breathe the same seed/ Unless it's diluted, for somethin to intrude it..." - Kool G. Rap

02-11-2014, 05:39 PM	#3
Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,395	I'm still pretty sure people will want this. I'm personally not as inclined to buy the set at this point myself to be honest, but when it came to cable in reruns over here in the states in 2010, checked it out and I personally still think it holds up. So I just think it's about time it came to DVD, and I'm sure many people will be happy to finally be able to have this in their collection.

02-11-2014, 06:50 PM	#5
Shred87 Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 467	This entire series is on netflix as well... If anyone is interested

02-13-2014, 08:46 AM	#12
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	Looking forward to it! __________________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Icebot7/videos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Icebot251

02-13-2014, 01:23 PM	#13
The Cheese Phone Thug Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 78	I have been waiting on this for a while. I was about the same age as Kevin Arnold in the series except I was growing up in the 80's. Will definitely buy this.

03-03-2014, 04:38 PM	#17
Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,395	Information on the approximate disc count for the set and targeted time of release: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Won...e-Series/19527

07-14-2014, 09:15 AM	#18
Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,395	Time-Life now has a pre-order listing for this. It looks like the first 500 pre-orders will be autographed. http://timelife.com/products/the-won...tm_content=CTA

07-14-2014, 08:43 PM	#19
LeoNerdo Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 872	I love this show, but I don't think I'd pay $500 for any tv show... Just wait and see what the standard release costs.