DARK SHADOWS FORUMS
General Discussions => Current Talk Archive => Current Talk '24 I => Current Talk '02 I => Topic started by: Brian on June 06, 2002, 06:25:33 AM
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Even though I had decided to wait awhile, I bought the new MPI DS DVDs today at the local Borders. Disc 1 started up fine and has superior picture quality, especially when compared to the very first MPI DS VHS video (The Resurrection of BC and the The Introduction to DS). I fast-forwarded to the second and third episodes--just fine. But--Discs 3 and 4 had many problems: both gave me the dreaded notice "This Disc Cannot Be Played." FYI, I have a Samsung M301 player, which plays 99% of my DVDs flawlessly (I even watched the new release of Blake Edwards' S.O.B. right after trying the DS DVDs--NO GLITCHES OR FLAWS.)
Anybody else experience problems with the DS DVDs?
Thanks.
Brian
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i was reluctant to purchase the dvd due to problems i had with the previous dvd released by mpi. it wont play the nancy barrett tour segment.but i purchased the episode dvd anyway. i have not watched everything in its entirety but i did put each disc in and tested each episode by playing just the 1st few seconds. i did not experience any problems so far. u may want to complain to samsung. my dvd is zenith and i complained and they gave me a newer model dvd player for free! unfortunately even with the new player, it still wont play that segment but maybe u will have better luck.
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Hi, Joe.
My first player was a Samsung, too, and it didn't play the Nancy Barrett segment either--but it also didn't play a whole lot of DVDs, so I took it in for service, which took about a month. During that time, I bought a new player, also a Samsung, which DOES play the Nancy Barrett segment--flawlessly--as well as every other DVD I own except the following: RUBY (VCI), GYPSY (Pioneer), and MUNSTER, GO HOME (Goodtimes), all of which have some glitches. Also, I went through 2 copies of PUTTING IT TOGETHER (Goodtimes) before getting one that plays without glitches. (I have other discs from each of these companies, all of which play just fine.) Anyway, I returned the DS set today--I'll wait until the second set is released and maybe order them directly from MPI, and try again.
Brian
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Sounds like player compatability, Brian.
During QC, most disc companies check the disc against a dozen or more platforms and problematic players to assure compatability. I'm assuming that MPIs QC either isn't as in-depth or the few players it is not compatible with aren't considered doing a re-press (ie tens of thousands of $).
Sounds like you've gotten some real lemons with these Samsungs. Best to get a higher-end player like a Panasonic, and a newer model, so you can play VCDs and DVD-Rs. I've got a 4+ year old Toshiba and the only thing it couldn't play are VCDs and DVD-Rs, but that's in the specifications for the player.
I do think that the DVDs look and sound terrific- better than both the previous tapes and broadcasts.
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Thanks, Darren. I probably will get another brand in the near future, but my current player has had very few problems. It does play audio CD-Rs and CD=RWs, and MP3s, in addition to all but 3 of my DVDs. What I've heard is that Samsung's quality is "hit-or-miss," but I've had good luck with other Samsung products.
Now that you mention Panasonic, though, I might look at that brand for my next player: I recently retired my 1989 Panasonic 20" TV because I bought at 27" TV (Philips, this time--I hope it lasts 12 years like my Panasonic did!) ;)
Brian
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I can beat that....the 9" GE TV in our bedroom is 21 years old and the picture is still fine (which is why Hubby won't replace the gawd dang thing!!).
Raineypark
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I have a 19" RCA that I bought in 1983.... still works BUT will not get any of the higher channels.
Further more... I have a 19" B/W Montgomery Ward TV given to me... that was bought in 1974 or '75. ANd it works GREAT! However it is rarely used these days... believe it or not. :D
But I have an early 1990s model 27" JVC that has been in the shop once ($75 to fix) and I had to replace the Remote once too.
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BTW.,.... what are the "stars" that are just below each of our names? What do they represent or how do you get them?
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I can beat that....the 9" GE TV in our bedroom is 21 years old and the picture is still fine (which is why Hubby won't replace the gawd dang thing!!).
Raineypark
Gee, Rainey, I'm close but no cigar.
I just checked and we've got this tiny portable Panasonic TV with a tiny 3x5 screen that uses nine million "D" batteries but sure as hell comes in handy when the power goes out. I think we bought it the year our daughter was born(1982)so I could watch TV while I fed her in the middle of the night.
Came in handy when we had our freak October snowstorm one year and we were without power for 4 days. I remember heating up Spaghettio's in an aluminum pan in our fireplace! Just like 1795. Those were the good old days!
Carol
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:I remember heating up Spaghettio's in an aluminum pan in our fireplace! Just like 1795. Those were the good old days!
Are you sure they had spaghettios in 1795? :D Just kidding of course....
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BTW.,.... what are the "stars" that are just below each of our names? What do they represent or how do you get them?
The number of stars coincides with the member's status:
1 star - Forum Newbie
2 stars - Junior Member
3 stars - Full Member
4 stars - Senior Member
5 stars - Forum God
All new members start with one star, and there's a preset number of posts that are needed to reach the next level.
I learned just recently that some forums include a rule in their guidelines regarding posts made solely for the purpose of making the next level, which is called "fluffing". I guess there's an internet term for everything, huh?
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Okay, Midnite - your post is set now at 399; just one away from 400. But ya make it legit - no fluffing! And then we'll pop the champagne corks!
Gerard
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Thank you Midnite... but of course I have another question or observation for you, ;)
Brian.... has only a few posts.... but he has many many stars!
I want some more of them thar stars...!!! :o then I will be cool... too 8) Or is member status not related to the number of posts made?
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And BTW Midnite you can can fluff your next post here if you want to make your 400th post!!!! :lol
Brian, I hope you do not mind that I used you as an example.
Gerard, Just kidding around about your post...
I like to kid around some .... let me know if I step over too far. I certainly would NOT want to hurt anyone's feelings.
Have GREAT WEEKEND everyone... I am off this weekend... (off as not having to work not as in off of my rocker)!
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Brian.... has only a few posts.... but he has many many stars!. . . I hope you do not mind that I used you as an example.
I have those stars because I recently joined the board's team as archivist for Robservations. MB is getting some details worked out, and I'll be starting soon. Since there's no pay involved, I guess stars are the next best thing in terms of compensation. (Works for me!) :D
No problem using me as an example. . .I don't take it personally (yet!) ;)
Brian
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Brian! That is so cool! Thanks for devoting your time to this board!
I was starting to think that maybe you had reached the top of the counter for posts and that the counter had started over.
Thanks again for what ever it is that you are doing with the board here!! ;)
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BTW.... how many posts does it take to be Full Member?
Also since this subject has really strayed from the DS DVD..
can smeone explain to me who are the guest, cousins from england and spirits are? I can guess who are the guest.. I assume that they are lurkers.
Thanks anyone!
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Cousins frm England - are they us people that are logged in?
(this is post 50 for me) !!!
Is this fluffing? ;D ;) :lol
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Okay, Midnite - your post is set now at 399; just one away from 400. But ya make it legit - no fluffing! And then we'll pop the champagne corks!
Champagne???!!! Ya know, Gerard, you seem to have a knack for choosing the perfect alcoholic beverage to entice your fellow posters, hee hee!! I didn't blink when you were bribing, er, offering Skyy blue martinis to Mark (that is, until you talked about making them very dry...), yet I LOVE champagne. But since it's 9:30 a.m. here could we make it mimosas? :D
BTW, one of our cousins is close to senior status. I'm not naming names, but I think that'll definitely be a champagne-worthy event!
DSWayne, you're very welcome! I think you're a sweetheart and can't imagine you hurting anyone's feelings.
We were tickled to have Brian on board (pardon the pun) as our archivist. And Luciaphil and Robin, since they have their own boards, also have special titles (Collinsport Commentator and Robservationist). There will very likely be other positions available in the near future, so if you see something you're interested in, please don't hesitate to email our Webmaster extraordinaire. MB and I welcome any and all help offered cuz while I hate to use the word "desperate", well, if the shoe fits... ;)
And ideas/suggestions/comments are also always welcome!
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Squeak! Squeak! Squeak! Pop! Bang! Fizzle!
Gerard
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BTW.... how many posts does it take to be Full Member?
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can smeone explain to me who are the guest,
anyone not logged in at the time, including unregistered members
cousins from england
registered members
and spirits are?
The answer to that can be found in your profile. ;)
I can guess who are the guest.. I assume that they are lurkers.
Yes, and if you're reading the board while not logged in, it would include you too.
Cousins frm England - are they us people that are logged in?
Exactly.
(this is post 50 for me) !!!
Is this fluffing? ;D ;) :lol
LOL! Not at all.
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Squeak! Squeak! Squeak! Pop! Bang! Fizzle!
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Umm - you wouldn't really want to start doing something that might tick the Webmaster off, would you? [wink2]
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Is this fluffing? ;D ;) :lol
Well, at least not yet. ;)
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Umm - you wouldn't really want to start doing something that might tick the Webmaster off, would you? [wink2]
Take it from one who knows, Gerard....ticking off the Webmaster can result in unusual forms of punishment....some so subtle you might not notice for weeks. It's best to behave yourself.
Raineypark
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Umm - you wouldn't really want to start doing something that might tick the Webmaster off, would you? [wink2]
MB, you're naughty! No champagne for you! Well, a little.
Gerard (Who's Getting The Glasses To Toast Midnite's 400th, And They're The Real Kind, Not The Plastic Ones With The Slip-On Bottoms)
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MB, you're naughty! No champagne for you! Well, a little.
Gerard (Who's Getting The Glasses To Toast Midnite's 400th
A little would be fine. Unlike the majority of the Collinses, I don't drink that much (compared to them, who does? [lghy]) - but I'll certainly make an exception to toast Midnite's 400th! ;D
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ticking off the Webmaster can result in unusual forms of punishment....some so subtle you might not notice for weeks. It's best to behave yourself.
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(Who's Getting The Glasses To Toast Midnite's 400th, And They're The Real Kind, Not The Plastic Ones With The Slip-On Bottoms)
Whotta guy! I bet you can open a bottle of champagne as smoothly as Roger Collins can uncork a bottle of fine wine.
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Whotta guy! I bet you can open a bottle of champagne as smoothly as Roger Collins can uncork a bottle of fine wine.
The trick is, Midnite, to get the effect of the cork popping outta the bottle without half the bottle's contents following along behind it! There is a way to do it, involving twisting first in one direction, and then the other, and using a properly placed towel. Voila!
By the way, if you ever go on a cruise and suffer mal de mar, drinking champagne that has been open for one day and kept at room temperature will settle your stomach right down. I learned that from a steward whilst crossing the Atlantic on the QE2.
Gerard
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if you ever go on a cruise and suffer mal de mar, drinking champagne that has been open for one day and kept at room temperature will settle your stomach right down.
Hmmm - I wonder if Magellan knew that? With a diet of rats and old leather, I bet there was quite a bit of sea sickness while his ships crossed the Pacific...
But I digress. [naughty]
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So much for my DVD problems. ::)
But this last page of posts was more fun, anyway!
Brian
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The answer to that can be found in your profile. ;)
The quote didn't pick up the previous quote which was a question about "Spirits"
I wasn't sure if your response referred to anyone's profile or specifically DSWayne. I looked up my profile and I looked up DSWayne and found no clues.
When it started, MB indicated that there would be a new feature to be explained soon and "spirits" were apparently part of the mystery, but nothing has been explained yet. It has seemed pretty obvious that the Spirits would be MB and Midnite, except if only 1 is here, we don't get to know which one, whereas we are all identified!!
This whole post would be more appropriate on the Testing board, but since the rest of the thread is here . . .
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OT-- (Sorry, Brian... Last time, I puhROMise! :-[)
The quote didn't pick up the previous quote which was a question about "Spirits"
I wasn't sure if your response referred to anyone's profile or specifically DSWayne. I looked up my profile and I looked up DSWayne and found no clues.
I believe I'm the one that said MB would announce it, and I don't want to step on toes by announcing updates when it's not my place. Anyway, Josette, a user accesses his or her own profile through the menu that runs across the top and bottom of just about any forum page. If you're also checking DSWayne's then I'm thinking you're probably not using the menu bar.
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I'm sorry, Brian, too. :-[
Anyway, Josette, a user accesses his or her own profile through the menu that runs across the top and bottom of just about any forum page. If you're also checking DSWayne's then I'm thinking you're probably not using the menu bar.
That's right. You were accessing the profile page that anyone can see, Josette. You have to access your own full profile to learn the secret of the spirits.
I'm happy to say that at least one of your fellow "cousins" learned the secret and has already crossed into the spirit realm.
Beyond this I plan to say nothing. Some upgrades are just too much fun to completely explain. It's a lot more exciting if you come upon them on your own. Hints have been dropped in this thread as well as in "*J.A.D.Q." on "Testing. 1, 2, 3...". [wink2]
And now getting back to Brian - my DVDs haven't arrived yet, even though they shipped on June 3rd. >:( But once they do, I will get back on topic and post about how they work with my player.
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I'm happy to say that at least one of your fellow "cousins" learned the secret and has already crossed into the spirit realm.
I know, I said I wasn't going to say anything else, but I just can't resist mentioning that at least two more people have entered the realm of the spirit. ;)
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I know, I said I wasn't going to say anything else, but I just can't resist mentioning that at least two more people have entered the realm of the spirit. ;)
Now, you're really driving me crazy!!!
I think you both misunderstood my comments on the profile. I DID access my own - but found no hints to spirits. Since the answer had been directed specifically to DSWayne, I looked up what I could find on him - obviously I can't access his actual profile.
Apparently my guess was wrong, but I'm certainly puzzled!! :)
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When the Dark Shadows eps with Craig Slocum are put on DVD, then I will buy them. Until then, it's MPI tapes. I've had them for 4 years and so far only had to replace one tape.
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I had all kinds of trouble with my Zenith dvd player. And it was a high end model. Zenith to their credit tried their best to fix it but after 4 times in the shop and waiting over 6 months for their newest software upgrade I gave up and demanded my money back. Every time they had a new software upgrade I hoped it would stop my dvd player troubles but it never happened and my player spent more time in the Zenith service center then with me. The D.S. Highlights dvd released by MPI was one of the many it would lock up on.
I received a full refund on the money I paid for my Zenith dvd player because I kept the original receipt plus all repair correspondence. I then bought a high end Sony player and have not had 1 dvd I have had problems with since that time.
I would really love to see both "House of Dark Shadows" and "Night of Dark Shadows" restored to their original length and on dvd. Right now I have the 2 laserdiscs MGM released of those movies. They have no extras except the trailers. I won those with a laserdisc player in a TV Guide contest MGM sponsored. The first time I had ever won anything.
"Dark Shadows" definately has influenced me as an actor and filmmaker. I did Barnabas for PBS and their telthon drive to raise money to keep the show on the air at that time in the Quad Cities. I have pictures that were taken of my resemblance to Barnabas. It took me about 2 hours to do my makeup and I made my friend up as the "Werewolf" character for the telethon. I got a letter of appreciation from the studio for the authentic look of our costumes and the work we did to enhance their telethon. I enjoyed doing that and we raised over $8,000 in one 30 minute period and kept the show on PBS for another year at that time till they ran out of episodes.
As an independent filmmaker I am now working on my first feature film a Horror film titled "Unearthly Harvest" I'm sure that "Dark Shadows" inspired me in some way to do this. It's about a couple of eldery ladies who take in mysterious visitors and soon after people begin to die! It also has a interwoven love story between two of the characters. A college boy who is a border at the house an a mysterious girl who is part of the coven who comes to stay. Original music is going to be composed for it by a composer in California and I am going for a theatrical release. I have already put $32,000 into this film shot on 16mm film. We will begin editing in August. And it will cost me another $30,000 to finish it with all the lab costs. For those of you who would like to know more about it the movie web page site is http://www.jesvideo.com. Click on the big green title and your there.