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Will 'Against The Wind' ever been released? The Difinitive Answer here!

posted 18 years ago by stevefrommelbourne
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Here is the definitive answer for anyone who is wondering:

1). Will 'Against The Wind' every be released on DVD?

2). Where can 'Against The Wind' be found?

3). Will 'Against The Wind' be shown on my television channel?

Answers....

1. The definitive answer from The Australian National Screen And Sound Archive (http://www.screensound.gov.au/screensound/screenso.nsf) is NEVER. The copyright holder still owns the rights to the mini-series and has no desire or intention of making it commercially available. DO NOT EVEN BOTHER CONTACTING Screen Sound Australia (the sub-dept. which handles Australia's archival collection on behalf of ANSSA) - This mini-series has heavily restricted status in the collection. You cannot borrow it or copy it. You can only attend to view it at thie premises for research purposes only. Many of you will be disappointed in this but I am fortunate enough to live close to Screen Sound Australia, and have investigated this option fully. Case closed!. I guess, as Australians, we should be proud that a production like 'Against The Wind' is held in such high regard by our country's custodians of archival material.

2. There appears to be approximately 3-4 copies of 'Against The Wind' floating around the world, all with varying degrees of quality. With the advent of DVD recording in the home, the distribution of this mini-series is easier. BUT REMEMBER, just because you cannot find, or do not know who the copyright owner is, does not give anyone the right to copy it. - Just thought I had to remind you of that.

If you are obtaining a copy from someone through the internet, (EBay, this site etc.) ask what is the origin of the copy i.e. Australian off-air, U.S. off-air, was it copied from VHS, what format was it? what format is it now? etc. etc. etc. This will not garentee you wil get the best copy however. ("off-air" refers to copying off a TV channel)

3. Each TV network purchases a number of "repeat rights" with a production they purchase from a distribution or production company. When your TV network repeats the program and runs out of "repeat rights" it can no longer show the program, and it is either shelved or deleted. The other option is that they purchased an "open ended repeat aggreement", meaning they can repeat it forever, after a certain date. If it is shelved, and your TV network has the right to broadcast it again, only petitioning the TV station will help. If they have deleted it from their libray , or they hav NO repeat rights, then your station will never play it again.

I hope this answers all you questions

Steve from Melbourne

[–] Scottles 18 years ago

I wouldn't be so "definitive" about this - this was the standard response Channel 7 gave about the Ned Kelly mini series "The Last Outlaw" - that it would never come out on DVD for the same contractual/legal problems - they kept this argument up for years and lo and behold it came out on DVD late last year. Like Against The Wind it was also written by Ian Jones - I don't know if it was the same production company or not though.

Scot

[–] fist_o_cheese 18 years ago

Well....

Perhaps you'd like to explain this:

http://web.telia.com/~u22407796/video.htm

Cover art, specs, tentative release date. Sounds pretty definitive to me.

FoC

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[–] terrymwalsh 18 years ago

Jon English recently appeared on the Ch.7 show "Where are they now?" and it was stated that "Against The Wind" will soon be released on DVD!!! Keep watching this space for more news. Terry

[–] netstuff80 18 years ago

yep..saw the same show, heard the same thing. was very excited! it will apparently be released as a complete set and not as individual dvds, such as All the Rivers Run has been released. it is supposed to maybe possible be released within the next 12 months.

**The Man in the Moon is looking down your blouse!**

[–] bomberbabe_68 18 years ago

hi all great news

had it from jon english him self

against the wind is to be released on dvd in two weeks (from 25th june 2006) and its about time too

look out for it i know i am

this from the ezy dvd web site

Against The Wind - Special Collectors Edition (4 Disc Box Set) (787796)
Coming Soon! Pre-Order Now - Available Monday, 03 July 2006
$AU34.83 (inc GST)

[–] SLynx 18 years ago

Waiting breathlessly for US DVD useable version. It must be nice that the PAL DVD players get this on only four discs!!!!

Any info on this PAL version being redone (legally) for US?

Thanks

Syrinda S.

[–] tanyatittlemouse 18 years ago

Against the Wind has been released in Australia and I purchased the four DVD set from JB HiFi last week. I have also seen it in other DVD stores around the Gold Coast Queensland Aust.

[–] wiltvid 18 years ago

I ordered this miniseries from ebay.at (australia), for $ 39.95 australian.
A bargain ! The version released by EMI.
I purchased a zone-free dvd player 3 years ago, an investment I never regreted.
It plays all world regions including PAL.
It is not even more expensive, all you have to do to get one is to google zone free DVD players, and olala, you get lot's of sellers.
If you feel unconfortable with purchasing from the net, visit an ethnic videostore, and I'm sure they could sell you one.
Wallmart sometimes sells zone-free dvd players by not knowing that they do,
because some of the manufactures who deal with this chain, fail to install the regional bloc, to save a few bucks.
Hope this info was of some help to you.
Ernst

[–] wiltvid 18 years ago

Hi again, I forgot to mention that I'm canadian, residing in Ontario,
and I purchased that multisystem dvd player in a russian dvd store on bayfield street in Toronto/Ontario. I'm buying movies from all over the world for more than 3 years now. It's a new found freedom, try it !

[–] Elise120 17 years ago

I agree! My Region Free DVD player was the best investment ever! No more waiting for slowpokes in the US to release some of these wonderful British & Australian series.

[–] He_Y_ou 17 years ago

Hey if you live in Ausralia, my mum just bought the DVD at JB Hi-Fi

"I’m curious – after killin’ me what was it you plannin’ on doing next?"

[–] FeldstedtNo1 17 years ago

Its now avalible to bye this wonderful mini series

Just go to here and follow the links... c",)

http://web.telia.com/~u22407796/dvdstores.htm

I just recieved a copy in the snail mail *s* but it is without subtitles .. dont know why... but

ITS OUT FOR SALE!!! ENJOY!...