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JakeLipson · 07-16-2002, 12:55 AM

As we all pretty much know from previous threads, Columbia is pulling a rather odd stunt and releasing the widescreen and pan and scan versions of Spider-Man with different cover art. Personally, I'm moderately disappointed; I like the fullscreen cover better, but am still going to be buying the widescreen version instead if I get this one.

Which one do you prefer?

rolisme · 07-16-2002, 01:22 AM

I voted fullscreen, I think that one looks a lot better.

Jerm · 07-16-2002, 01:36 AM

I voted widesrcreen, and I'll tell you why:
True, full looks a little better, but with the widescreen version they actually used the movie poster...which is a rare thing that I would personally like to see more of. (too bad MGM forgets what their posters look like at all)

JakeLipson · 07-16-2002, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jerm
With the widescreen version they actually used the movie poster.

Yeah,, I agree. Fullscreen's picture looks a heck of a lot better, but using the movie poster is something I'd like to see done a LOT more often. Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings theatrical are the only ones I can name off the top of my head that I have that used it...

Not that I'm going to buy it, but I wonder which cover image VHS has. Probably fullscreen (on the basis that it IS fullscreen, and I'd normally whine that the VHS gets something the wide DVD doesn't, but eh. I'll be getting OAR if I get any, like always with wide/full choice discs.

***SeanL*** · 07-16-2002, 01:56 AM

I really like the WS version better....Can't really describe it, it just looks cool.

Marty McFly · 07-16-2002, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SeanL
I really like the WS version better....Can't really describe it, it just looks cool.

Ditto.

Vonner · 07-16-2002, 02:12 AM

I really don't care. Even though I'm buying this movie blind (widescreen) I don't plan to look at the cover too often. It's the movie that I'll enjoy (I hope) more than the cover.

With that said, I voted widescreen.

UserNameUndecided · 07-16-2002, 02:25 AM

I like the widescreen cover a whole lot better than the FS version's.

John Yaya · 07-16-2002, 02:28 AM

I'll certainly be buying the Widescreen version but I do like the Fullscreen cover better....

When I think of Spider-Man, I think of him swinging in the air soaring above the streets of New York

dvds'r'us · 07-16-2002, 02:43 AM

i love the widesreen one, the full screen one is ok.

drudo-182 · 07-16-2002, 02:58 AM

the full screen one rocks...i dont like the widescreen.

Id rather have the video game cover art over both though.

-drew-

jtorrance · 07-16-2002, 03:32 AM

I have no preference other than the word widescreen .

Darksim · 07-16-2002, 03:50 AM

I definitely like the widescreen better, because it's like a bird's eye view of spiderman, with the building panning to the bottom.
It's also better because it shows the street w/ the cars at the bottom, the fullscreen doesn't really.

**SilentBob** · 07-16-2002, 04:34 AM

I like the Full Screen version better for some reason. Well i did have to look at the posters day after day for about 2 months and never got tired of the FS one. Too bad they can't go back use the original poster that was banned with the WTC in the eyes.

Marty McFly · 07-16-2002, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SilentBob
Too bad they can't go back use the original poster that was banned with the WTC in the eyes.

I liked that poster as well. Couldn't they just remove the WTC from it?

Donkey · 07-16-2002, 06:01 AM

I've not seen any of the cover arts yets. So I can't vote yet.

daehkcid · 07-16-2002, 06:20 AM

Check HTF for it, it's there.

Hewlett · 07-16-2002, 08:35 AM

Since it will be sandwiched sideways in-between two other DVDs in my collection, I really don't care what's on the cover.

Hiphopfan · 07-16-2002, 08:46 AM

I'll be buying the widescreen version like everyone else, but I think I like the "full-screen" cover more. I think thats the cover for the soundtrack too. Any pics. of the cover art for the "ultra limited edition" yet?

Damian · 07-16-2002, 12:00 PM

Actually...no preference. I'm getting the widescreen so whats on the cover is pointless to me.

Of course I would have prefered to see Kirsten in the wet outfit as the front picture, but for some reason I don't think we'll ever see that one.

Gyvedgate · 07-16-2002, 12:03 PM

Here you go...

WIDESCREEN

FULLSCREEN

TEASER

Nexus 6 · 07-16-2002, 12:04 PM

Quote:

I'll be buying the widescreen version like everyone else, but I think I like the "full-screen" cover more. I think thats the cover for the soundtrack too.

Interesting that the "full-screen" cover art is the same as the "regular" soundtrack album, while the "widescreen" art is the same as that on the score album.

I like both about the same, and of course, I'll be buying the widescreen version. I'm just glad both of them are clearly marked "widescreen" and "full screen," as well as looking different.

Specs look pretty cool, by the way.

daehkcid · 07-16-2002, 12:52 PM

Better Resolution:

Rogue · 07-16-2002, 01:03 PM

Whoa! What is this superbit deluxe? Was that announced?

LBPound23 · 07-16-2002, 01:05 PM

I'll probably get the Fullscreen edition, because the cover looks nicer and who has time to watch the movie anyway?!

JakeLipson · 07-16-2002, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rogue
Whoa! What is this superbit deluxe? Was that announced?

Yeah, when was that? I never heard anything about it, unless that's the collector's set with the comic book.

Marty McFly · 07-16-2002, 04:22 PM

The SB Deluxe is news to me as well, but I see they used the WTC poster art with the WTC removed from his eyes. Now that would've made for an awesome cover for the regular releases.

brian · 07-16-2002, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marty McFly
The SB Deluxe is news to me as well, but I see they used the WTC poster art with the WTC removed from his eyes. Now that would've made for an awesome cover for the regular releases.

One can dream can't he? I have to agree...

BWilliams · 07-16-2002, 05:31 PM

Widescreen all the way for me!

They could have easily produced a dual flipper cover label for the DVD - I believe this was done for The Royal Tennenbaums DVD - and therefore give DVD buyers the choice of choosing which cover to put on their copy of the DVD.

SephirothClone · 07-16-2002, 06:04 PM

There is a Superbit-Dx version?? I voted for Fullscreen, but Ill buy Widescreen.

marc0702 · 07-16-2002, 06:33 PM

Where did that Superbit pic come from, cause I didn't find it on IGN. Can anyone confirm that this is coming or not? It wasn't in the press release.

dvdjedi · 07-16-2002, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jerm

with the widescreen version they actually used the movie poster.

yep

BubbleGumUK · 07-16-2002, 08:49 PM

While I actually like the fullscreen IMAGE better, I will be getting the OAR widescreen set by choice (and by default) as I'm going for the limited box set, which only comes with the WS edition.

Personally, I like it that they've gone with the original movie poster art, but I do like the FS art better.

Even better is the teaser art - that Superbit looks great. However, I feel it's somebody's wet dream...

For now...

cardaway · 07-16-2002, 09:20 PM

I could handle pictures of the cast on the cover as long as they looked like this:

Maybe in the insert!

I prefer the full screen cover but I wouldn't even give it as a gift. Widescreen all the way!

The Limey · 07-16-2002, 09:41 PM

I think both look petty cool although I do slightly prefer the widescreen cover and unless the Superbit is officially announced , that's the one i will be purchasing!

daehkcid · 07-17-2002, 12:27 AM

This is my dream box.

jazz · 07-17-2002, 03:59 AM

ever since i started collecting dvds, i've been getting widescreen editions for when i purchase a nicely-sized digital t.v. in the not-so distant future. currently, i've got a 19" computer screen and t.v. set.

i know in the end, it'll be worth it.

Donkey · 07-17-2002, 05:16 AM

I'm lost with all these cover arts being posted I think Gyvedgate posted where the offical ones. They are both good and I want to buy both the widescreen and the fullscreen box for them. Question:How many editions of this DVD are there gonna be? A widescreen, fullscreen and a Superbit? and a Special Collectors Edition?
My idea for the cover:
Use the SCE one, but when you pull the DVD out have the WS cover on one side (cuz it's two discs right?) and the FS cover on the other side with that (behind bulding) as the scence insert picture.
Juse my thoughts!

DVDriven · 07-17-2002, 07:47 PM

Someone please enlighten me on Superbit releases: have any releases to date included a second disc? On the bottom of the attached Superbit image it states: "Deluxe 2 Disc Set Includes Superbit Feature plus Special Features Disc!" There was no mention of the Gift Set coming with a Superbit disc set, just a bunch of stuff like a reprinted copy of AF#15, etc.

Keith · 07-17-2002, 09:44 PM

The widescreen cover kicks infinite ass! I'm THERE 11/1!

View Poll Results: Which "Spider-Man" cover art do you like better?
Widescreen	47	71.21%
Fullscreen	16	24.24%
Undecided.	3	4.55%
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07-16-2002, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
JakeLipson All Hail Peter Jackson! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry	Spider-Man Cover Prefrence As we all pretty much know from previous threads, Columbia is pulling a rather odd stunt and releasing the widescreen and pan and scan versions of Spider-Man with different cover art. Personally, I'm moderately disappointed; I like the fullscreen cover better, but am still going to be buying the widescreen version instead if I get this one. Which one do you prefer? __________________ Proud Supporter of Blu-ray Disc! My modest collection of little silver movie discs

07-16-2002, 01:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
rolisme Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	I voted fullscreen, I think that one looks a lot better. __________________ If you don't like my opinion, don't ask the question. If you never asked the question, just ignore my post. "A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer." - Seneca 55 BC-39 AD

07-16-2002, 01:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	I voted widesrcreen, and I'll tell you why: True, full looks a little better, but with the widescreen version they actually used the movie poster...which is a rare thing that I would personally like to see more of. (too bad MGM forgets what their posters look like at all) __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

07-16-2002, 01:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
*SeanL* Producer/Admin Got BMG? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NW Florida	I really like the WS version better....Can't really describe it, it just looks cool. __________________ Forum Administrator "You can never go home again, Oatman... but I guess you can shop there."

07-16-2002, 02:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vonner Previously, on '24'... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Minnesota	I really don't care. Even though I'm buying this movie blind (widescreen) I don't plan to look at the cover too often. It's the movie that I'll enjoy (I hope) more than the cover. With that said, I voted widescreen. __________________ I was inappropriately blunt, wasn't I? I do that a lot. - Chloe O'Brian

07-16-2002, 02:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
UserNameUndecided Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin TX	I like the widescreen cover a whole lot better than the FS version's.

07-16-2002, 02:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
John Yaya Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Planet 10 aka: Long Island	I'll certainly be buying the Widescreen version but I do like the Fullscreen cover better.... When I think of Spider-Man, I think of him swinging in the air soaring above the streets of New York

07-16-2002, 02:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
dvds'r'us Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: St. Louis Area	i love the widesreen one, the full screen one is ok. __________________ Dave Matthews Band Forever! 31 Shows And Counting! 20,000 Miles travelled...Shows Seen

07-16-2002, 02:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
drudo-182 Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lee's Summit, MO	the full screen one rocks...i dont like the widescreen. Id rather have the video game cover art over both though. -drew- __________________ http://www.reviewstew.com http://www.shyamalan.cjb.net August evenings bring solemn warnings to remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight.

07-16-2002, 03:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
jtorrance Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Refugee from the planet Alderaan.	I have no preference other than the word widescreen . __________________ Do you want me to bring out the LeRoy Neiman paintings?

07-16-2002, 03:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
Darksim Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: STL (Represent!)	I definitely like the widescreen better, because it's like a bird's eye view of spiderman, with the building panning to the bottom. It's also better because it shows the street w/ the cars at the bottom, the fullscreen doesn't really. __________________ Unlike Hitler....Stalin wasn't racist, he killed everyone My Collection:DVDAficionado My Collection:DVDGuzzlefish

07-16-2002, 04:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	I like the Full Screen version better for some reason. Well i did have to look at the posters day after day for about 2 months and never got tired of the FS one. Too bad they can't go back use the original poster that was banned with the WTC in the eyes. __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

07-16-2002, 06:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
Donkey Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio, USA	I've not seen any of the cover arts yets. So I can't vote yet. __________________ Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by a pale moon light?

07-16-2002, 06:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
daehkcid Actor Join Date: Aug 2001	Check HTF for it, it's there. __________________ http://daehkcid.freewebspace.com/kirstentitwantmilk.jpg

07-16-2002, 08:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
Hewlett Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Virginia	Since it will be sandwiched sideways in-between two other DVDs in my collection, I really don't care what's on the cover.

07-16-2002, 08:46 AM	#19 (permalink)
Hiphopfan Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arizona	I'll be buying the widescreen version like everyone else, but I think I like the "full-screen" cover more. I think thats the cover for the soundtrack too. Any pics. of the cover art for the "ultra limited edition" yet?

07-16-2002, 12:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
Damian My dad can beat up your dad. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Mississippi	Actually...no preference. I'm getting the widescreen so whats on the cover is pointless to me. Of course I would have prefered to see Kirsten in the wet outfit as the front picture, but for some reason I don't think we'll ever see that one.

07-16-2002, 12:03 PM	#21 (permalink)
Gyvedgate Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA	Here you go... WIDESCREEN FULLSCREEN TEASER Last edited by Gyvedgate : 07-16-2002 at 12:12 PM.

07-16-2002, 12:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
daehkcid Actor Join Date: Aug 2001	Better Resolution: __________________ http://daehkcid.freewebspace.com/kirstentitwantmilk.jpg Last edited by daehkcid : 07-17-2002 at 12:47 AM.

07-16-2002, 01:03 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rogue Actor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Miami,FL USA	Whoa! What is this superbit deluxe? Was that announced? __________________ All that is gold does not glitter Not all those who wander are lost...

07-16-2002, 01:05 PM	#25 (permalink)
LBPound23 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York, USA	I'll probably get the Fullscreen edition, because the cover looks nicer and who has time to watch the movie anyway?! __________________ UltimateDisney.com: The Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD - News and views on all of Disney's movies.

07-16-2002, 04:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
Marty McFly Moderator Emeritus Geezer Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere Between Hell and Hill Valley	The SB Deluxe is news to me as well, but I see they used the WTC poster art with the WTC removed from his eyes. Now that would've made for an awesome cover for the regular releases. __________________ Marty McFly - Forum Moderator Emeritus Granny, I'm gonna catch me some Vietcong! Well I ain't cookin' 'em!

07-16-2002, 05:31 PM	#29 (permalink)
BWilliams Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Jackson, MS, USA	Widescreen all the way for me! They could have easily produced a dual flipper cover label for the DVD - I believe this was done for The Royal Tennenbaums DVD - and therefore give DVD buyers the choice of choosing which cover to put on their copy of the DVD. __________________ "The Force is strong with this one."

07-16-2002, 06:04 PM	#30 (permalink)
SephirothClone Secret President of the NLWC Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Guess and win $1	There is a Superbit-Dx version?? I voted for Fullscreen, but Ill buy Widescreen. __________________ Want pictures of my iguana collection? Just give Ried a PM.

07-16-2002, 06:33 PM	#31 (permalink)
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07-16-2002, 08:49 PM	#33 (permalink)
BubbleGumUK Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England	While I actually like the fullscreen IMAGE better, I will be getting the OAR widescreen set by choice (and by default) as I'm going for the limited box set, which only comes with the WS edition. Personally, I like it that they've gone with the original movie poster art, but I do like the FS art better. Even better is the teaser art - that Superbit looks great. However, I feel it's somebody's wet dream... For now... __________________ Check out DVD Toons for the latest in animated discs! And catch breaking Animated-News stories here!

07-16-2002, 09:20 PM	#34 (permalink)
cardaway Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific NW	I could handle pictures of the cast on the cover as long as they looked like this: Maybe in the insert! I prefer the full screen cover but I wouldn't even give it as a gift. Widescreen all the way!

07-16-2002, 09:41 PM	#35 (permalink)
The Limey Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London , England	I think both look petty cool although I do slightly prefer the widescreen cover and unless the Superbit is officially announced , that's the one i will be purchasing! __________________ My Blu-Ray Collection

07-17-2002, 12:27 AM	#36 (permalink)
daehkcid Actor Join Date: Aug 2001	This is my dream box. __________________ http://daehkcid.freewebspace.com/kirstentitwantmilk.jpg

07-17-2002, 03:59 AM	#37 (permalink)
jazz Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: lower right, u.s.a.	ever since i started collecting dvds, i've been getting widescreen editions for when i purchase a nicely-sized digital t.v. in the not-so distant future. currently, i've got a 19" computer screen and t.v. set. i know in the end, it'll be worth it. __________________ Encircling.us DVD Collection DVD to CD Recorder Last edited by jazz : 07-17-2002 at 04:22 AM.

07-17-2002, 05:16 AM	#38 (permalink)
Donkey Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio, USA	I'm lost with all these cover arts being posted I think Gyvedgate posted where the offical ones. They are both good and I want to buy both the widescreen and the fullscreen box for them. Question:How many editions of this DVD are there gonna be? A widescreen, fullscreen and a Superbit? and a Special Collectors Edition? My idea for the cover: Use the SCE one, but when you pull the DVD out have the WS cover on one side (cuz it's two discs right?) and the FS cover on the other side with that (behind bulding) as the scence insert picture. Juse my thoughts! __________________ Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by a pale moon light?

07-17-2002, 07:47 PM	#39 (permalink)
DVDriven Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: 1020 Palm Drive, Cocoa Beach, FL	Someone please enlighten me on Superbit releases: have any releases to date included a second disc? On the bottom of the attached Superbit image it states: "Deluxe 2 Disc Set Includes Superbit Feature plus Special Features Disc!" There was no mention of the Gift Set coming with a Superbit disc set, just a bunch of stuff like a reprinted copy of AF#15, etc. __________________ "The only ism Hollywood believes in is plagiarism." - Dorothy Parker

07-17-2002, 09:44 PM	#40 (permalink)
Keith Actor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The pit of the Peach State	The widescreen cover kicks infinite ass! I'm THERE 11/1! __________________ People scare better when they're dying.

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