Seinfeld DVD News

smuckers

THE MOST ANTICIPATED TV-TO-DVD OF ALL TIME IS ANYTHING BUT NOTHING!
SEINFELD: THE FIRST THREE SEASONS

"The #1 Show of All Time"** Never Looked So Good All 40 Episodes, Now in High Definition, Available November 23 in Two Individual Volumes or as a Deluxe Gift Set

Approximately 24 Hours of Bonus Features from the Creative Forces Behind the Show Include All-New Documentaries, Interviews and Commentaries with Jerry, Larry David, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards and Jason Alexander, Deleted Scenes, Gag Reels and More

Culver City, Calif., August 6, 2004 -- Considered one of the most innovative, popular and successful TV comedy series of all time and now the most anticipated TV-to-DVD ever, Seinfeld, the show about nothing, finally debuts on DVD November 23 - newly enhanced in high definition. Seinfeld will be available from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment in two volumes or as a deluxe holiday Gift Set (not to be "re-gifted"), which includes a limited edition script with handwritten notes from Larry David, exclusive "Monk's Diner" salt & pepper shakers and collectible playing cards. Volumes 1 and 2 will be sold individually at the suggested list price of $49.95 each and the gift set at $119.95.

Seinfeld will look and sound better than ever. To provide the best picture and sound quality possible, Castle Rock Entertainment, which produced the show, returned to the original film elements and spent many months digitally remastering every episode in high definition; the original analog audio tracks went through a similar process. Seinfeld: Volume 1 includes all 18 episodes of seasons one and two on four discs and Seinfeld: Volume 2, also on four discs, includes all 22 episodes from season three. Each volume will be loaded with approximately 12 hours of exclusive special features from the creative talents behind the show, including a full-length documentary, extensive creator, cast and production commentaries, bloopers, deleted scenes, exclusive never-before-seen Jerry Seinfeld stand-up comedy footage and trivia pertinent to each season. Both releases feature the original NBC network versions, 1-2 minutes longer than the syndicated versions and not seen since their original broadcast runs. Additionally, Volume 1 features two versions of the original pilot episode.

Gregory M. Paul, President and Chief Operating Officer of Castle Rock, said, "We are thrilled to see the show looking so terrific in this remarkable new DVD release. I'm confident it will satisfy the show's loyal fans as well as bring in a whole new generation of viewers."

Said Seinfeld executive producer Howard West, "This is something George [Shapiro, also a Seinfeld exec producer] and I never could have imagined when the show began. To have this opportunity to go back, restore the elements, revive Jerry's unused stand-up, bring the talent back to chat about the show and then see the original episodes with high-definition images has been a thrill for all of us. I think we've more than met the challenge of DVD and have made every effort to stay true to the essence of Jerry's unique brand of comedy which has become so deeply a part of mainstream American culture."

Benjamin Feingold, President of Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment noted, "We're delighted to be working with the Castle Rock team and the Seinfeld creators on this DVD release which we expect to become the #1 TV-to-DVD of all time. We're particularly happy for the fans, who have inundated us with an overwhelming number of letters and e-mails in recent years, indicating this is the title for which they've waited the longest."

About Seinfeld
Seinfeld, which aired on NBC for nine years, focuses on four single friends living in New York. At the core of the group is Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), a stand-up comedian whose professional path includes a shot at creating a network sitcom, a guest spot on the "Today" show, a wealth of other experiences gone awry and a personal life rife with an endless parade of never-quite-right girlfriends. His childhood best friend, George Costanza (Jason Alexander), could be deemed the quintessential loser: he can never hold on to a job or a girlfriend; although he has more than enough schemes for trying to make both happen. Jerry's ex, Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) offers her own string of bad dates and worrisome workplace sagas. And lastly, there's curiously-coiffed Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards) -- Jerry's over-the-top, offbeat and often mysterious neighbor, with no visible means of support and an uncanny knack for opening doors to opportunities he has no business being near

One only has to mention Superman or the Soup Nazi, Jujyfruits or Junior Mints, Festivus or Manziers or Low- or Close-Talkers to be reminded of the show's peerless plots, quips and characters. Seinfeld was also noted for coining many phrases that have since come into commonplace usage: "Master of your domain," "Yada, yada, yada," "Sponge-worthy," "Not that there's anything wrong with that," "Double-dipping," "Re-gifting" and "manhands," among countless others.

Seinfeld changed the landscape of TV forever, leaving the air in 1998 as the number one Nielsen-rated show in both comedy and drama. Nominated for an incredible 57 Emmy Awards®, Seinfeld won a total of 13, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. TV Guide ranked it #1 on its list of "50 Greatest Shows of All Time."

The Extra Features
Each Volume contains the following extra features, tailored to the episodes included in the particular set.
Inside Looks: Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed.
Yada Yada Yada: Audio commentaries from the cast remembering the making of these episodes.
In the Vault: Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes - never seen!
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That: Never-before-seen-outtakes and bloopers.
Master of His Domain: See Jerry in exclusive stand-up comedy footage, shot for the show but never used.
Sponsored by Vandelay Industries: Original NBC promotional ads and trailers.
Notes About Nothing: Behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes.
Additional features include:

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VOLUME 1
___How It Began: An hour-long look at how Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David first came up with the idea for the show, how it almost didn't get made and how they emerged with the show that changed the face of television forever.
Tonight Show Footage

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VOLUME 2
___Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo: If you thought Cosmo Kramer was hilarious, wait until you meet the real Kramer, Kenny Kramer!

Pacifico

Great news! That gift set looks interesting

segadreamcast

Very exciting stuff indeed...

Raoul Duke

"All 40 episodes"

I presume this means just the 1st 3 seasons are being released then. I thought I remember from way back that they were releasing all of them at once. No?

smuckers

To start off with its the first 3 seasons, and in time all 169 eps will be released.

Drag00n79

Why has it taken them so long to release them, Smuckers? For such a huge series, it doesn't make much sense.

lee_baby_simms

Better late than never.

"Jambalaya!..."

smuckers

Shamrok wrote:

Why has it taken them so long to release them, Smuckers? For such a huge series, it doesn't make much sense.

2 reasons why its been released so late: It was doing so well in syndication and there are so many exta features, they took their time.

therecklessone

smuckers wrote:

2 reasons why its been released so late: It was doing so well in syndication and there are so many exta features, they took their time.

Don't forget the fact that Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards and Jason Alexander held out for their slice of the cake as well.

Blisterman

Hope it comes out on Region 2 at the same time. Or else it might be the push I need to get a multi region, now that I have Clerks on region 2.

smuckers

clips here:

http://www.wtev.com/entertainment/story.aspx?content_id=79E5D6EA-CEE5-4FA4-AD6F-5F52C4913D91

midget lord

I ****ing hate seinfeld, not the show, but the guy himself. I ate in what is his "favourite" restaurant on 5th avenue and it was absolutely disgusting.

ChipZilla

midget lord wrote:

I ate in what is his "favourite" restaurant on 5th avenue and it was absolutely disgusting.

And what's that got to do with anything?

lodgepole

midget lord wrote:

I ****ing hate seinfeld, not the show, but the guy himself.

You know the character he plays is supposed to be an asshole?

I can't wait for this DVD set, it'll replace the low quality divxs I have of the show.

grumpytrousers

ChipZilla wrote:

And what's that got to do with anything?

Nothing. But then isn't this a thread about nothing. Or at least a thread about a show about nothing...

Morgans

Ate in Tom's resteraunt, and loved the breakfast there. I dont think its on fifth avenue - its at the end of broadway I think, around 112 st I think, a stones throw from Columbia university. Full of Seinfeld memorabilia.

Also got soup from the Soup nazi, one cranky man. Everyone had their queue and followed the orders - pretty much like the show. Ads for Kramer's tour were beside the soup nazi's hut but didnt have time to go on it. Good soup - eating more than drinking in it.

de_shadow

This is the best news ive read in a long time
Ive been looking for seinfeld and Rab C Nesbitt on dvd for ages finally got rab c last month now only have to wait til november for seinfeld
Great stuff !!

TT&TO

Does anyone know where you can preorder the DVD on ie/co.uk website? my credit card isn't accepted on the sony website? frustrationnnnn

midget lord

ChipZilla wrote:

And what's that got to do with anything?

Is gerry seinfeld in this show, no?

therecklessone

midget lord wrote:

Is gerry seinfeld in this show, no?

No, Jerry Seinfeld is.

smuckers

I read yesterday thats its been released in UK before the States, the day before my B-day in fact- Oct 25.

therecklessone

smuckers wrote:

I read yesterday thats its been released in UK before the States, the day before my B-day in fact- Oct 25.

Then it'll be two happy birthdays smuckers, just two days before mine...

Blisterman

Where did you hear that?

smuckers

I read it on Ceefax, DVD News.

RedRules5

Now that Seinfeld has been released on DVD has anyone bought it yet? What is the commentary like? Can someone give any indication on how good the extras on the DVD are?
I ask because I have most of the first 3 series on vid and from previous DVD buying experience once I have watched the extras at least once I generally don't bother with them again.
Also I have found the 3 series box set on cdwow.com for £36 sterling (via a creditcard promo otherwise £39) anyone found it for less?

Pacifico

RedRules5 wrote:

Now that Seinfeld has been released on DVD has anyone bought it yet? What is the commentary like? Can someone give any indication on how good the extras on the DVD are?

The extras are excellent. Commentaries by Jason, Michael and Julia are excellent , most of the episodes are done by the three and the rest by Larry David and Jerry seinfeld. Both are very funny and imformative

The "inside looks" are class also. "Notes about nothing" are ok but can get annoying. There is also some really old footage of jerry doing stand up on the tonight show about 15 years ago.

Highly recommended

smuckers

Going to The States next wk, I'm getting the box set then.

RedRules5

Looking at some reviews of the dvd extras I got the impression that the commentary is a two minute slot a the beginning of each episode. Is this the case or is this a different feature? Does the commentary continue throughout the episode for all the episodes?

Pacifico

RedRules5 wrote:

Looking at some reviews of the dvd extras I got the impression that the commentary is a two minute slot a the beginning of each episode. Is this the case or is this a different feature? Does the commentary continue throughout the episode for all the episodes?

Nope, For the episodes that have commentary they continue throughout the episode

smuckers

Bought it and I have to say its been well worth worth it. I've listented to 2 commentaries so far, The Stakeout which Larry and Jer do and The Revenge which Jason, Julia and Michael do. the fomer is hilarious but the latter is good too.
The deleted scenes are more like extended scenes, there is a great one in The Heart Attack where Elaine is talking about how she wasn't allowed to bring The Readers Digest out with her from the waiting room. The best so far have been bloopers and inside looks (behind the scenes look on 4 of the 5 eps on Season 1 and 2) can't wait for this on the third season.
How the show began is slightly different to the one in The US.
The Larry David unlimited script is The Big Salad, its slighlty different to the original with his own notes included.
More good news

It's the autumn of 'Seinfeld'

http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2004-11-22-seinfeld-dvd_x.htm

Blisterman

Morgans wrote:

Ate in Tom's resteraunt, and loved the breakfast there. I dont think its on fifth avenue - its at the end of broadway I think, around 112 st I think, a stones throw from Columbia university. Full of Seinfeld memorabilia.

Also got soup from the Soup nazi, one cranky man. Everyone had their queue and followed the orders - pretty much like the show. Ads for Kramer's tour were beside the soup nazi's hut but didnt have time to go on it. Good soup - eating more than drinking in it.

I went to Toms restaurant in new york. last month, but both the soup nazi and Kramer's tour were closed for winter.

RedRules5

Axel wrote:

The extras are excellent. Commentaries by Jason, Michael and Julia are excellent , most of the episodes are done by the three

Sorry, but this is misleading as very few of the episodes have commentaries (unlike other TV sitcoms which I have bought on DVD where ALL episodes have commentary). I have not yet looked at all the discs but those that I have watched have only one episode with commentary. And at that, in the one I have listened to with these three, Michael is very quiet and does not get into it like Julia and Jason do, although these two are funny.
But why does Julia preceed her comments by saying 'this is funny', you find it funny or you don't, it is always a mistake in any situation to preceed a joke by saying 'this is funny'.
Also, what is with the three second black out in the middle of each episode (where the ad break would be). The whole point of DVD is that you don't have the irritation of breaks, I find this incomprehensible and very annoying because it its totally pointless (especially when it preceeds an establishing shot).
'Notes about nothing' are interesting but badly done in so far as they sometimes run to three lines of text and are not on the screen long enough to read which requires lots of 'rewinding' and pausing.
'Inside looks' are good but when a point is being made about an event in the episode the replay of relevant part of the episode is too long and not really required. This is just an excuse to flash out the extras and make a big claim of having hours of extras.
In my opinion, for what it is worth, if like me you have most of these episodes on video you could well skip this box set and not miss much.

smuckers

Some disks have one commentary but others have more than one on them. Larry and Jer are the best. I really do like the deleted (extended scenes) especially the scene in The Heart Attack.
Inside Looks are good but in Season 3 I felt some eps were slighlty rushed.
I havent actually watched yet the originaly longer eps which are found on the commentary section.

I have a few Sein easter eggs.

Insert the first disc of the DVD set in your player and from the Main Menu go to
the 'Extras' section. There, highlight the 'Yadda, Yadda, Yadda' menu entry and
then press the 'Up' arrow key twice. This will highlight the red pepper on the
fridge and give you access to a 3-minute lighting/wardrobe camera test clip
featuring Jerry's apartment, as well as tests in a bank set used in the 'Male
Unbonding' episode.

Now insert the third disc of the DVD set and go into the 'Inside Looks' menu.
Highlight the 'Play All' menu entry and then push the 'Left' directional key on
your remote control. This will highlight the giant fortune cookie. Press
'Enter,' and a 3-minute featurette will play, discussing an episode scripted but
never filmed entitled 'The Bet',
involving Elaine buying a gun.

Now go to the 'Set-up' menu on disc 4 and highlight the 'Episodes' menu entry.
From here, simply press the 'Up' key once to highlight a pea soaked in gravy.
Press 'Enter' to see a 2-minute 'before and after' side-by-side restoration
comparison video showing
comparison clips from 'The Jacket' and 'The Baby Shower'.