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>> Season One
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Contained Episodes:
1x01 Genesis, Part I
1x02 Genesis, Part II
1x03 Star-Crossed
1x04 The Right Hand of God
1x05 How The Tess Was Won
1x06 Double Identity
1x07 The Color of Truth
1x08 Camikazi Kid
1x09 Play it Again, Seymour
Special Features:
"A Kiss With History: Remembering Quantum Leap"
Series stars Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell, along with creator Don Bellisario share stories about creating their groundbreaking series.
Quantum Knowledge
Scott Bakula shares a bit of trivia about each episode (guest stars, special effects & training).
Hidden messages from Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell...
...on disc 1:
I. enter "Episode Index" >> highlight "Menu" >> press right arrow key >> press play
II. enter "Bonus Materials" >> highlight "A Kiss With History" >> press right arrow key >> press play
III. enter "Languages" >> highlight "Francais" >> press left arrow key >> press play
Technical Data:
Audio: English, Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Running Time: 7 Hrs. 8 Mins.
Regional Code: 1
Number of Discs: 3
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1, Color
Release Date: June 8, 2004
List Price: $59.98
MPAA Rating: not rated
Review:
Although I'd have wished for some more language audio tracks to be included, the cover is very well done, they put a lot of effort into design and special features and everything else. Definitely worth the money!
Other Versions:
This DVD set was also released as a region 2 set in the UK (released November 8, 2004); and in Germany (released June 29, 2006) under the name Zurück in die Vergangenheit. The German version also contains the German audio tracks.
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>> Season Two
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Contained Episodes:
2x01 Honeymoon Express
2x02 Disco Inferno
2x03 The Americanization of Machiko
2x04 What Price, Gloria
2x05 Blind Faith
2x06 Good Morning, Peoria
2x07 Thou Shalt Not ...
2x08 Jimmy
2x09 So Help Me God
2x10 Catch a Falling Star
2x11 A Portrait for Troian
2x12 Animal Frat
2x13 Another Mother
2x14 All-Americans
2x15 Her Charm
2x16 Freedom
2x17 Good Night, Dear Heart
2x18 Pool Hall Blues
2x19 Leaping in Without a Net
2x20 Maybe Baby
2x21 Sea Bride
2x22 M.I.A.
Special Features:
though listed, no bonus material included
Technical Data:
Audio: English, Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Running Time: 17 Hrs. 40 Mins.
Regional Code: 1
Number of Discs: 3 (double sided)
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1, Color
Release Date: December 14, 2004
List Price: $59.98
MPAA Rating: not rated
Review:
I reckon I won't ever become a fan of double sided discs. I'd rather have a few more discs than ones I have to treat like a raw egg.
The missing bonus material is another thing. It's one thing not putting bonus material on a set, it's another promising it on the back cover and then not putting it there.
More questionable, however, is probably the idea of replacing the original background sound. I really don't see what that was for. All right, it might happen that you don't get the rights for one or another song. But the music they replaced it with is a major, major catastrophe. If they had to replace it, couldn't they have found something appropriate?
All in all, the box set leaves a lot to be desired. The most dreadful thing, though, is the replacement songs. They really spoil some of the scenes.
Other Versions:
Season two was also released in the UK (release date: October 31, 2005). There, the music was not replaced with this awful generic noise!! It also contains one-sided discs. I'm not sure whether it has any subtitles, though, because Season 4 doesn't. (see Season 4)
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>> Season Three
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Contained Episodes:
3x01 The Leap Home
3x02 The Leap Home, part 2
3x03 Leap of Faith
3x04 One Strobe Over the Line
3x05 The Boogieman
3x06 Miss Deep South
3x07 Black and White on Fire
3x08 The Great Spontini
3x09 Rebel Without a Clue
3x10 A Little Miracle
3x11 Runaway
3x12 8 1/2 Month
3x13 Future Boy
3x14 Private Dancer
3x15 Piano Man
3x16 Southern Comforts
3x17 Glitter Rock
3x18 A Hunting We Will Go
3x19 Last Dance Before an Execution
3x20 Heart of a Champion
3x21 Nuclear Family
3x22 Shock Theater
Special Features: none
Technical Data:
Audio: English, Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Running Time: approx. 17 Hrs. 23 Mins.
Regional Code: 1
Number of Discs: 3 (double sided)
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1, Color
Release Date: May 10, 2005
List Price: $59.98
MPAA Rating: not rated
Review:
The box's exterior has positively improved. I think it was a good idea to replace that hard-to-handle fold-out design with single cases.
It was also a good idea to finally put introductions of the episodes on the back of each DVD case.
Though there are still songs that have been replaced, it is at least noted on the back cover - which it hadn't been on the season two set. And as far as I've been able to watch up to now, it hasn't been done at such crucial moments as in season two.
All in all, the season three box is a lot more enjoyable than the last had been, but a lot of people - me included - are not very happy with the continuing replacement of the original music and lack of special features. That probably cost them a great number of potential customers.
Other Versions:
Season three was released in the UK, too (release date: December 12, 2005). Again, the music was not replaced and it contains one-sided discs.
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>> Season Four
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Contained Episodes:
4x01 The Leap Back
4x02 Play Ball
4x03 Hurricane
4x04 Justice
4x05 Permanent Wave
4x06 Raped
4x07 The Wrong Stuff
4x08 Dreams
4x09 A Single Drop of Rain
4x09 Unchained
4x10 The Play's the Thing
4x11 Running For Honor
4x12 Temptation Eyes
4x13 The Last Gunfighter
4x14 A Song for the Soul
4x15 Ghost Ship
4x16 Roberto!
4x17 It's a Wonderful Leap
4x18 Moments To Live
4x19 The Curse of Ptah-Hotep
4x20 Stand Up
4x21 A Leap for Lisa
Special Features:
bonus episode: Season 5: "Liberation"
The Great '80s TV Flashback
Technical Data:
Audio: English, Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Running Time: 16 Hrs. 27 Mins.
Regional Code: 1
Number of Discs: 3 (double sided)
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1, Color
Release Date: December 13, 2005
List Price: $59.98
MPAA Rating: not rated
Review:
Although it is noted on the back cover, the continuous replacement of background music is annoying. Why can't they just leave it as it is?
There finally is some bonus material, although I'd have found it more satisfying had they given some background information or included some interviews with cast or crew members instead of a season 5 episode most people will buy with the season 5 set anyway. But it is an improvement.
The set still has single cases as season three, but unfortunately still double-sided discs as well.
All in all, it's about as enjoyable as the season three set, but I wish they'd stop replacing the music.
Other Versions:
Season four was released in the UK as well (released June 26, 2006). Sadly, this time the music has also been replaced as on the US version. There are no subtitles on the discs either, not even English ones.
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>> Season Five
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Contained Episodes:
5x01 Lee Harvey Oswald
5x02 Lee Harvey Oswald
5x03 Leaping of the Shrew
5x04 Nowhere To Run
5x05 Killin' Time
5x06 Star Light, Star Bright
5x07 Deliver Us From Evil
5x08 Trilogy, pt 1: One Little Heart
5x09 Trilogy, pt 2: For Your Love
5x10 Trilogy, pt 3: The Last Door
5x11 Promised Land
5x12 A Tale of Two Sweeties
5x13 Liberation
5x14 Dr. Ruth
5x15 Blood Moon
5x16 Evil Leaper 2: Return
5x17 Evil Leaper 3: Revenge
5x18 Goodbye, Norma Jean
5x19 The Beast Within
5x20 The Leap Between The States
5x21 Memphis Melody
5x22 Mirror Image
Special Features:
Blueprints from the original sets (Accelerator Chamber & PQL Complex)
Technical Data:
Audio: English, Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: English SDH
Running Time: 17 Hrs. 8 Mins.
Regional Code: 1
Number of Discs: 3 (double sided)
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1, Color
Release Date: November 14, 2006
List Price: $49.98
MPAA Rating: not rated
Review:
Finally, ALL original songs are included!! It's hard to imagine without having seen it for yourself how much the music influences the overall impression, but it does. I'm really grateful they finally understood that and stopped replacing the songs.
Though there are no chapter menues this time, I didn't particularly miss them.
The bonus material (which is composed of nothing but a handful of blueprints) is not particularly numerous, but fun to see.
The case is well done, although they still use those annoying double-sided discs.
All in all, the Season 5 set is very much enjoyable, although one could have wished for a little more bonus material.
Other Versions:
Season 5 was released in the UK on December 26, 2006. The music was NOT replaced! Regrettably, though, the blueprints were omitted and there are still no subtitles.
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