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Dehrian · 02-27-2002, 02:12 AM

The original artwork:

The crappy artwork we're getting for the DVD:

Am I the only one annoyed by this?

rolisme · 02-27-2002, 02:13 AM

Not the worst cover I have seen, that honor belongs to Yojimbo/Sanjuro. But I agree the original one seems to be much nicer.

DangerMouse · 02-27-2002, 02:31 AM

The only hope now is that it won't be in a snapper...

IKEA_boy · 02-27-2002, 03:16 AM

they probablly just wanted to show off the big bad cast they broke out for this film. my tastes, like yours it seems, go towards the original movie poster. in many cases i think the origianl art is better than what we get (one example i felt like mentioning: i just found the box to the original VHS copy of "a christmas story" and i like it so much better than the green cover of the newly issued copies)

Marq · 02-27-2002, 03:17 AM

They fucked up on that one! Plain and simple.

Yes the new one shows the pretty stars' faces, but the other one looked great! And this new has no association with the oiginal theatrical run! Have some balls Warner, and stick to the original.

To answer the original question. Yes this is annoying.

:mad: :rar:

Templar · 02-27-2002, 03:20 AM

Well I again will stand alone in the sea of OCDs that populate this forum and say...

For all the time I spend siting and staring in awe at the covers on my DVDs I don't think the original cover art vs. a white fuckin' CD envelope (you know the kind...with the round cellophane window) will make little difference to me.

I hope it's a snapper!

wadew · 02-27-2002, 03:48 AM

That DVD cover's fugly

mtcarmel00 · 02-27-2002, 03:50 AM

I don't like that cover at all. The poster is so much more artsy, then just having the actors faces on the cover. That's fartsy! :barf:

molecularman · 02-27-2002, 04:03 AM

I guess I'll be the devil's advocate. I never liked the original artwork. I think the dvd cover, while not great, is still a big improvement.

***SeanL*** · 02-27-2002, 04:13 AM

While I prefered the original artwork (less is more), it's not gonna matter to me in the long run......I'm still going to enjoy it, regardless of the cover.

Sam_Lowry · 02-27-2002, 04:28 AM

Why can't they be like the cool Fox Five Stars (the Alien discs are also cool) or the Ultra-Amazing Universal discs? Not only is that the worst cover I have seen, the features look terrible also. WHEN IS WARNER GONNA LEARN!!?? :barf: :flush:

:p :mad:

:rar:

That cover is about as useless as a :jawa:!

Kenshiro 26 · 02-27-2002, 05:02 AM

Warner's not the only offender when it comes to cover art butchery.

In my opinion, a good number of Colombia/Tristar's special edition covers look just awful. Here's some examples, to prove my point.

The original cover for In the Line of Fire (left), and the inferior Special Edition cover next to it.

Up next is Glory. The original (left), and the Special Edition hack job.

Finally, Bad Boys (1995).

I could be wrong, but I think all three of the original DVD covers for these films were the theatrical one-sheets. Does Colombia, or any of you guys actually think the SE covers improved upon the originals??? I say no.

Indyphantom · 02-27-2002, 05:05 AM

Awful. Not that I'm interested in the film whatsoever.:barf:

Chazz33 · 02-27-2002, 05:06 AM

I dont see why it wont be a snapper.Its Warner and its not 2 discs.

wadew · 02-27-2002, 05:44 AM

They even could have used this one:

http://imagecache.allposters.com/ima...UBLE_SIDED.jpg

Pollux7777 · 02-27-2002, 06:10 AM

*crosses fingers PRAYING it won't be a snapper*

rabdalas · 02-27-2002, 06:33 AM

In the grand scheme of things, it doesn't really matter. I'll still buy it. But why does WB use snappers because they're cheaper and then pay someone to design a butt-ugly cover when the original art is rather striking?

garlandtaylor · 02-27-2002, 01:39 PM

The only reason that I can come up with why Warner didn't use the original poster art is because it looks a lot like their classic film cover art. ie. lot's of white in the background.

Andy

billyslits · 02-27-2002, 05:35 PM

That In The Line of Fire special edition cover is classic. Big Clint and little Clint. "Hey look, Clint Eastwood's in this! And look, little Clint has a gun!" I hate the processed morphy style of all these photoshopped covers. DVDs are starting to look like Master P album covers.

SilentFace · 02-27-2002, 06:15 PM

I like the cover art for Yojimbo/Sanjuro....now Buckaroo Banzi cover makes me want to puke

The Usual Suspect · 02-27-2002, 06:30 PM

I prefer the original artwork, but Warner will want to showcase all the talent in the movie on the DVD. Regardless, I'll be buying the movie because I found it highly entertaining.

-Bill

Wurms · 02-27-2002, 10:39 PM

HAHA, notice going from all the original cover art to the special edition cover art that the actors names and faces become bigger!

Their idea is that you will walk past the shelf they are displayed on and see clints big ole nogin on the case and go "Hey, Clint Eastwood movie" then you look at who else is in the movie "Renee Ruso!, Johnny boy!, woo hoo".

I mean look at the glory covers. You got the cool picture of the soldiers rushing in with the tiny pictures of Matt, Denzel, and Morgan then on the new cover they zoomed in on their heads so you know who is in the movie. The orignal art work tells what the movie is about, the special edition junk just trys to sell it by telling the consumer who is in it.

But that Ocean Elevens dvd art work is butt ugly!!!

They could have at least stayed with the theme of the original art. Have the actors lined up how they are but make the background pure white. Then have Oceans Eleven written in red with the actors name in black, or vice versa.

LBPound23 · 02-27-2002, 11:21 PM

Wasn't crazy about the original poster or the new art. The change is welcome...but they could have done better. Nevertheless, it will be in my collection, snapper and all.

Billiam86 · 02-28-2002, 12:21 AM

if you didn't know, the cover art for the DVD is the poster overseas

Newbomb Turk · 02-28-2002, 12:38 AM

I'm not sure about Glory, but the second ones (special ed.) of both In The Line Of Fire and Bad Boys, were the original posters that were hanging in our local theatres at the times of their release.

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 02-28-2002, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wadew
They even could have used this one:

http://imagecache.allposters.com/ima...UBLE_SIDED.jpg

YEAH!!!! That's the one I REALLY loved. The teaser poster (Pictured in the first post) I thought was adequate, but the red normal theatrical poster was just the coolest!

More ranting and raving about this very topic can be found in my new "Sexy Beast cover art" thread-- RIGHT HERE ON THIS FORUM ^_~

Thanx,
Brook

02-27-2002, 02:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dehrian Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA	Ocean's 11 Artwork, or Damn you, Warner Bros! The original artwork: The crappy artwork we're getting for the DVD: Am I the only one annoyed by this?

02-27-2002, 02:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
DangerMouse Actor Join Date: Jan 2002	The only hope now is that it won't be in a snapper... __________________ My DVD Collection / Wishlist

02-27-2002, 03:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
mtcarmel00 Wholesome. Actor. Get used to it. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, California	I don't like that cover at all. The poster is so much more artsy, then just having the actors faces on the cover. That's fartsy! :barf: __________________ "That could have been your head David." *Clarksville Monkees All-Time Record: 27-27-1* My Photos My DVDs My Blog

02-27-2002, 04:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
*SeanL* Producer/Admin Got BMG? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NW Florida	While I prefered the original artwork (less is more), it's not gonna matter to me in the long run......I'm still going to enjoy it, regardless of the cover. __________________ Forum Administrator "You can never go home again, Oatman... but I guess you can shop there."

02-27-2002, 05:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kenshiro 26 Actor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Defending the Ark	Warner's not the only offender when it comes to cover art butchery. In my opinion, a good number of Colombia/Tristar's special edition covers look just awful. Here's some examples, to prove my point. The original cover for In the Line of Fire (left), and the inferior Special Edition cover next to it. Up next is Glory. The original (left), and the Special Edition hack job. Finally, Bad Boys (1995). I could be wrong, but I think all three of the original DVD covers for these films were the theatrical one-sheets. Does Colombia, or any of you guys actually think the SE covers improved upon the originals??? I say no. __________________ PSN Username - Kenshiro26 XBOX LIVE Gamertag - Kenshiro 26

02-27-2002, 02:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
rolisme Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	Not the worst cover I have seen, that honor belongs to Yojimbo/Sanjuro. But I agree the original one seems to be much nicer.

02-27-2002, 03:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	they probablly just wanted to show off the big bad cast they broke out for this film. my tastes, like yours it seems, go towards the original movie poster. in many cases i think the origianl art is better than what we get (one example i felt like mentioning: i just found the box to the original VHS copy of "a christmas story" and i like it so much better than the green cover of the newly issued copies)

02-27-2002, 03:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	They fucked up on that one! Plain and simple. Yes the new one shows the pretty stars' faces, but the other one looked great! And this new has no association with the oiginal theatrical run! Have some balls Warner, and stick to the original. To answer the original question. Yes this is annoying. :mad: :rar:

02-27-2002, 03:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Templar Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bumblefark, PA	Well I again will stand alone in the sea of OCDs that populate this forum and say... For all the time I spend siting and staring in awe at the covers on my DVDs I don't think the original cover art vs. a white fuckin' CD envelope (you know the kind...with the round cellophane window) will make little difference to me. I hope it's a snapper!

02-27-2002, 03:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
wadew Actor Join Date: Jul 2001	That DVD cover's fugly

02-27-2002, 04:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
molecularman Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago	I guess I'll be the devil's advocate. I never liked the original artwork. I think the dvd cover, while not great, is still a big improvement.

02-27-2002, 04:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sam_Lowry Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	Why can't they be like the cool Fox Five Stars (the Alien discs are also cool) or the Ultra-Amazing Universal discs? Not only is that the worst cover I have seen, the features look terrible also. WHEN IS WARNER GONNA LEARN!!?? :barf: :flush: :p :mad: :rar: That cover is about as useless as a :jawa:!

02-27-2002, 05:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Indyphantom Forum Lothario Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: the black lodge...	Awful. Not that I'm interested in the film whatsoever.:barf: __________________ My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

02-27-2002, 05:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
Chazz33 Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Long Island	I dont see why it wont be a snapper.Its Warner and its not 2 discs. __________________ "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems." -Homer J.

02-27-2002, 05:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
wadew Actor Join Date: Jul 2001	They even could have used this one: http://imagecache.allposters.com/ima...UBLE_SIDED.jpg

02-27-2002, 06:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
Pollux7777 Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN	crosses fingers PRAYING* it won't be a snapper* __________________ If you ever fall off the Sears tower just go real limp because then you'll look like a dummy and people might try to catch you because, hey, free dummy My DVD Collection

02-27-2002, 06:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
rabdalas Actor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pendleton, SC	In the grand scheme of things, it doesn't really matter. I'll still buy it. But why does WB use snappers because they're cheaper and then pay someone to design a butt-ugly cover when the original art is rather striking?

02-27-2002, 01:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
garlandtaylor Actor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada	The only reason that I can come up with why Warner didn't use the original poster art is because it looks a lot like their classic film cover art. ie. lot's of white in the background. Andy __________________ My DVD Collection

02-27-2002, 05:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
billyslits Actor Join Date: Jun 2001	That In The Line of Fire special edition cover is classic. Big Clint and little Clint. "Hey look, Clint Eastwood's in this! And look, little Clint has a gun!" I hate the processed morphy style of all these photoshopped covers. DVDs are starting to look like Master P album covers.

02-27-2002, 06:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
SilentFace Actor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Orleans, La.	I like the cover art for Yojimbo/Sanjuro....now Buckaroo Banzi cover makes me want to puke

02-27-2002, 06:30 PM	#21 (permalink)
The Usual Suspect Actor Join Date: Jul 2001	I prefer the original artwork, but Warner will want to showcase all the talent in the movie on the DVD. Regardless, I'll be buying the movie because I found it highly entertaining. -Bill __________________ :: From The Balcony ::

02-27-2002, 10:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
Wurms Actor Join Date: Nov 2001	HAHA, notice going from all the original cover art to the special edition cover art that the actors names and faces become bigger! Their idea is that you will walk past the shelf they are displayed on and see clints big ole nogin on the case and go "Hey, Clint Eastwood movie" then you look at who else is in the movie "Renee Ruso!, Johnny boy!, woo hoo". I mean look at the glory covers. You got the cool picture of the soldiers rushing in with the tiny pictures of Matt, Denzel, and Morgan then on the new cover they zoomed in on their heads so you know who is in the movie. The orignal art work tells what the movie is about, the special edition junk just trys to sell it by telling the consumer who is in it. But that Ocean Elevens dvd art work is butt ugly!!! They could have at least stayed with the theme of the original art. Have the actors lined up how they are but make the background pure white. Then have Oceans Eleven written in red with the actors name in black, or vice versa. __________________ MY DVDS "I don't hustle with people who are dishonest."

02-27-2002, 11:21 PM	#23 (permalink)
LBPound23 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York, USA	Wasn't crazy about the original poster or the new art. The change is welcome...but they could have done better. Nevertheless, it will be in my collection, snapper and all. __________________ UltimateDisney.com: The Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD - News and views on all of Disney's movies.

02-28-2002, 12:21 AM	#24 (permalink)
Billiam86 Actor Join Date: Dec 2001	if you didn't know... if you didn't know, the cover art for the DVD is the poster overseas

02-28-2002, 12:38 AM	#25 (permalink)
Newbomb Turk Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Downriver "Big Lake"	I'm not sure about Glory, but the second ones (special ed.) of both In The Line Of Fire and Bad Boys, were the original posters that were hanging in our local theatres at the times of their release. __________________ Uhhh......FRAH-JEE-LAY. That must be Italian!

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