Region 4 (Australia) Futurama DVDs?!

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Hey everyone,
After scouring long and hard I still haven't been able to confirm the release date (if any!) Region 4 Futurama DVDs.. I'm new to the whole DVD thing and don't really konw that much about Regions BUT I found a site http://www.dvdfever.co.uk/reviews/futur1.shtml
that said the Region 2 Futurama Season 1 set is also suitable for Region 4. Can someone please explain this? And also when IS the Futurama Season 1 dvd box set for region 4 coming out? Cheers.

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My season 1 set is on order from amazon UK and from what I've heard, they work on region 4 players just fine. I don't care though, as I've got a multi-region player.

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There was a topic about this recently at Can't Get Enough Futurama. The DVDs have a copyright warning for Australia; therefore, they must play Region 4. I haven't tested it myself, mind you, but replies to the CGEF topic back this up.

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welcome to PEEL AJ, enjoy it here.

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Yes, the DVD set sold on amazon.co.uk is regions 2 and 4. PowerDVD, WinDVD, and DVD Genie say so. I believe them.

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Thanks very much for the replies and info. Much obliged. Now just have to see where i can get it from in Melbourne..

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I don't think they're in stores over here. You'll probably have to order online.

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Do you want to see Season 4 anytime soon Rach?

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I rang MINOTAUR in Melbourne today and they have it, although they claim it will only work on a Region 2 player. I told the guy the info I found about it also 'allegedly' (I still NEED CONFIRMATION!) playing on Region 4.. now to see if i can buy and try and if it doesn't work if i can return it...! I'll keep all you eager Aussie fans posted. Thanks

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Originally posted by AJ:
I rang MINOTAUR in Melbourne today and they have it, although they claim it will only work on a Region 2 player. I told the guy the info I found about it also 'allegedly' (I still NEED CONFIRMATION!) playing on Region 4.. now to see if i can buy and try and if it doesn't work if i can return it...! I'll keep all you eager Aussie fans posted. Thanks

I've got a screencapture that should prove it, I just don't know how to post it. Will someone guide me?

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Originally posted by SQFreak:
 I've got a screencapture that should prove it, I just don't know how to post it. Will someone guide me?

Once you've uploaded the file to the Web, use the image tags to link to your screencapture:

[ img]*your URL here*[ /img] Remember to leave out the spaces inside the brackets.

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Right, but my webhost doesn't allow outside links. I hate Freeservers.

Anyway, give me a couple of minutes and I'll try to create a Webpage for it.

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You could always get a free account at Netfirms.com 

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Okay, got it.

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In IE6 (possibly other browsers), right-click the image and click Show Image.
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SQFreak and Teral, thank you so much for helping me out the way you have! Much appreciated! Now to go out and buy it!! heheheheh *rubs sweating hands eagerly in anticipation*  Cheers!

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Greetings Mighty Spacemen from the Future..

  I wonder if my dvd player can play these region 2/4disks.. I know it can play region 0 & 4, Pal & Ntsc. Buuutt I am already in my pajamas & don't want to fork over 50 bucks for 3 silver beer coasters.

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welcome to PEEL, AJ! 

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welcome to the board of tomorrow, rawcatslyentist! 

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Thankyou futurefreak. Great to be here.

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whoa, i dont even remember coming here...was it yesterday? ah it was ! ahhhhh! im losing my memory!

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ahuh...

So basically for australia, the only way to get the DVDs is to order them from o'seas online? Guhhh annoying and time consuming! I really want to see Season 3, 4, 5...? yeah I don't even know anymore!

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Where's the device that lets you speed or slow the passage of time?
  50$ US for beer coasters.. Oh my yes.. I just placed my odor at http://www.bensonsworld.co.uk
for 32 GBP & free shipping. The pixelation from the vcd's is becoming annoying, that & only holding 3 episodes max ( usually just 2 ) per disk.

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ARGH! The good people/PERSON at http://michaeldvd.com.au/Upcoming/Upcoming.asp?sort=Alpha  has listed The Futurama Season One DVD Box Set for a tentative November 2002 release. Drats. It was previously thought to be Jun 30 2002.

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Good luck getting Season 5 Ninaka. :P

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Sad sad terrible greusome news everyone!
  The R2 dvds are not R4 compatible.... So now I have 50 $ worth of silver beer coasters....  Not ( I got a region free player & now I am looking forward to season 2 & 3 & 4 )

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Ben, have you got any of the Futurama DVDs?

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hey all i am new here.
was just readin the stuff about dvds. i live in australia and wanted to get them as well.
they are on www.amazon.co.uk  but it is for region 2. am i to understand that this will not work on my player??

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welcome to peel,marty!

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Marty: check out the messages at the top of this page...there you will find the answer.

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^ What the cute intern in the towel said.

And welcome back to the future, Marty Mcfly. Enjoy it here. 

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Originally posted by Ninaka:
Ben, have you got any of the Futurama DVDs?

I had asked a friend of mine in Northern Ireland to send me the season 1 box set, but he couldn't find it anywere at the time so I told him not to worry about it. I heard a few people say that Kings Comics (who have a shop around the corner from me) were going to import some region 2 copies  in (which also work on region 4, but it doesn't worry me, as I have a multi-region player), but I haven't heard any more about it for a month now.

I've got all 56 episodes on my PC though, so I can wait a while.

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Would the Futurama DVDs work on my DVD ROM in my computer? Because I can get them but I just don't know it it will work in my computer.

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Krud, at this point in my life, I thought *I'd* be the one watching the Futurama DVDs by now...

 

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Hurrah! After a long wait, Australian Futurama fans rejoice! The good people at http://www.michaeldvd.com.au  have CONFIRMED that the Futurama Season One Box Set is Due Out for Sale 27-Nov-2002.

"I'm gonna go 24th century on his ass..."

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My god, we are so behind. SEASON ONE?! NOVEMBER?? Oh come on, give me a break. That sucks... but I"ll buy it anyway *sigh*. So pathetic... I wonder if eBay can help me out 

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YOU'RE behind?  We don't even know when we're getting ours!

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it's on www.hmv.com.au

in the upcoming dvds section
sooooo pumped!!!!

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Thanks McFly! *knock knock knock... Anybody home?* Sorry I just felt compelled to type that. No real reason... Maybe just the fact that I haven't heard anyone say it to ME in a few years. "Crud, at this point in my life I thought *I'D* be the one making the witty remarks.." i guess not.
Yeah, me's getting excited now re: the DVDs. Thanks for the heads-up. If only public access TV in Australia hadn't screwed Futurama over so... *laments*

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Just a note to anyone who has resisted the temptation to import the season 1 set. Whereas HMV is quoting $85, PlanetDVD is quoting only $65. Pays to shop around...

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Thanks Ben, I'll unsubtley send mum another email with the cheaper version on it.