Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_17697980_1 (region_2 VARCHAR, dvd_title VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many  dvd  titled "series 5" were released having a release date or a non available date in region 2?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(region_2) FROM table_17697980_1 WHERE dvd_title = "Series 5"