The Digital Bits has confirmed that FOX will not be replacing the disc from The X-Files: The Complete Sixth Season which contained the episode 'Triangle' (thought to be defective in terms of its poorer video quality). Apparently, series creator Chris Carter wanted the quality to be lousy. Here's the official statement from Fox and Ten Thirteen:
"Please note Ten Thirteen's response to Consumer complaints about the quality of episode 6X03 TRIANGLE:
6X03 TRIANGLE was an experimental episode in which Creator Chris Carter shot in low light (sometimes only 1 candle power in a given frame). Each of the five acts were shot as one continuous take. Because of the low light, the image appears grainy and is hard to see at times. Also note that the aspect ratio varies for each of the five acts. This was intentional.
Both Fox and Ten Thirteen feel that this episode has been released in the best quality possible for the DVD format and that the image you are seeing is intentional."
Frankly, I'm as surprised as the rest of you. This looks to me like a problem with the video master, because not only is the filmed footage of poor quality, even the episode titles look like crap compared to those on the rest of the set. It's much softer looking, almost like it was transferred from an analog source tape. But hey... I guess if Chris says that's the way it's supposed to be, there's not much to be done for it. Very disappointing nonetheless.
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