No More Snappers from New Line!!!

[Icon769]

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What a perfect way to wrap up this week's news! With few fans, the dreaded "snapper" case has long been the subject of controversy and scorn, and even a few anti-snapper online petitions. While some like this type of DVD packaging - with it's cardboard covers and plastic "snap" backing - few, if any, prefer it over the durable "keepcase," which has now become the de facto industry standard. With only Warner and its subsidiaries New Line and HBO still using the packaging, many enthusiasts have called for an end to the snapper and standardized, industry-wide adoption of the keepcase.

[rolisme]

I don't understand the quote and why it is good? We all know that Amary type keepcases are becoming the standard, but it mentions the obvious

With only Warner and its subsidiaries New Line and HBO still using the packaging, many enthusiasts have called for an end to the snapper and standardized, industry-wide adoption of the keepcase.

How is this quote meaning the end. All it means is people like us are always complaining and trying to get rid of the snapper

[Taxi]

Icon forgot to add the relavent part of the quote: (Either that, or he assumed you would go read it yourselves. )

Now, New Line has broken away with its parent company, announcing that by the end of 2002, it will cease using the snapper on all its releases, opting instead for the keepcase and combinations of other packaging (such as the Digipak) for multi-disc and other special releases.

[Flash Ahhh]

Well, that's good news for all you snapper case haters out there.

Now ask yourselves this question, are you gonna replace all those titles that originally came in snappers? Probably not. Some might be out of print anyway.

-Flash

[rolisme]

Originally posted by Taxi
Icon forgot to add the relavent part of the quote: (Either that, or he assumed you would go read it yourselves. )

Opps, see laziness will be my downfall

thanks

[Mr. McMinn]

New Line is finally getting smart. I say to hell with those damn snappers and I suggest Warner Bros. and HBO get their shit in order too.

Give me keepcases or give me death!

[redshifter]

don't stone me, but aren't snappers better for the enviroment?

"stone him!"

[George McFly]

Originally posted by redshifter
don't stone me, but aren't snappers better for the enviroment?

"stone him!"

I love that pic. HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they pollute rivers, streams, and lakes and the ink used on the covers kill fish and No I do NOT work for the EPA:p

[redshifter]

just because i said that piece of halibut was fit for jehovah?

(you'll have to bear with me for a few days, i just got the python series boxed sets!)

[SolidSnakeASS]

Now ask yourselves this question, are you gonna replace all those titles that originally came in snappers?

I'll try to for sure.

[PrometheusUFO]

Originally posted by Flash Ahhh
Now ask yourselves this question, are you gonna replace all those titles that originally came in snappers?

Not all af them. Just my favorites. Especially Contact, possibly my favorite film ever.

[Jerm]

Originally posted by Flash Ahhh
Now ask yourselves this question, are you gonna replace all those titles that originally came in snappers?

That's just crazy. Now if the disk came out as new Special Edition with features never before seen...maybe. But I won't go out and waste money that I already have.

[Monterey Jack]

Just because New Line is switching to keep cases is no guarantee that they'll reissue all (or any) of their previous snapper-only titles in them. As for replacing my snapper cases, too expensive at this point.

[LemJe]

Where as I dont paticulary care for Snappers they have never overly bothered me. As long as I have the movie I am pretty happy.

[tqpix]

I only got four snap-case movies. Unless Superman: The Movie is re-released in a keep case as a 2-disc set, or Warner Bros. comes out with a new super deluxe ultimate special edition of the movie, I won't be replacing any of my snapper movies.

[MurDiddlyUrdler]

I cannot understand why someone would feel the need to re-purchase a DVD that they already have just because it has new packaging. It's the same disc. Is a 20 cent case worth spending $20 to get something you already have? I'd rather spend my funds on something I don't already have.

I prefer keep cases like most people, but I don't mind snap cases at all. I think they all look great on my shelves.

[DancinDave]

Hmm.. I wonder if Austin Powers 3 will be a keep case.

That would just look odd, baby!

[JakeLipson]

Like some others in this thread, I'm wondering if they'll will reissue their snapper titles in keep cases. The only New Line title I have on DVD is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, which came in a keepcase anyway. I'd like to pick up Austin Powers and Plesantville, but if New Line has any even remote plans to put them in keepcases, I'll wait. Anyone know of anything?

[MurDiddlyUrdler]

Originally posted by JakeLipson
I'd like to pick up Austin Powers and Plesantville, but if New Line has any even remote plans to put them in keepcases, I'll wait.

It still amazes me that someone would actually postpone purchasing a movie they want just because it comes in a different case. Even if they did release PLEASANTVILLE in a keep case, you're still going to get the same disc. Why, oh why, is the snap case so dreaded by so many? It's just a case. It holds a disc. No big deal. I've got about 45 snap cases and have never had a single problem with any of them. In fact, they're kinda fun to play with because you can take them apart. And I like to take things apart.

Here's to snap cases. HERE, HERE!!

[Triple HHH]

Snapper cases never really bothered me either.

In fact, if there is one virtue to snappers, it's that I've never had a disc skating loose inside of a snapper (I think it's actually more snug and secure) And I have quite a few snapper-cases, with a lot of them being Warner budget titles.

[Taxi]

I don't mind snappers, but I won't cry if they go away.


(Just call me Loretta.)

[1138]

Yeah. I've said it before, and I'll say it again:

I'd prefer no snappers but they don't bug me enough to care about it much.

[SeanL]

Originally posted by 1138
I'd prefer no snappers but they don't bug me enough to care about it much.

Same here, doesn't really bother me either.

[Fluffmygarfield]

The snapper itself doesn't bother; it's just that it's impossible to replace the case if it ever gets damaged. I just bought Seven Days in May today and when I took off the security sticker on top a bunch of the cardboard came with it. That's what pisses me off about snappers.

True, they're probably better for the environment but Warner could always use packaging similar to Grease if they want to be environmentally friendly.

[sub780lime]

finally i am so annoyed with certain titles i have that are sequels and on my rack they are right next to eachother (abc order) but they dont match up, like with Blade and Blade 2, i was soo happy new line dumped the snap case, but it just doesnt look right next to blade ahh the lives we have to live, the horror the horror:barf:

[Crow T. Robot]

Originally posted by sub780lime
finally i am so annoyed with certain titles i have that are sequels and on my rack they are right next to eachother (abc order) but they dont match up, like with Blade and Blade 2, i was soo happy new line dumped the snap case, but it just doesnt look right next to blade ahh the lives we have to live, the horror the horror:barf:

yes Blade And Blade 2 Do look Odd By Each Other

[redshifter]

i don't mind snappers, but i do mind those new clear cases, like the one "legend: ultimate edition" came in. you can not replace them if they break, and they tend to come apart at the seam. they also crack on the inside like cd jewel boxes.

i am also not a fan of dvd sets that come in carboard sleeves like "amelie". i buy a lot used and almost always the cardboard is shredded.

[The Mobius]

Originally posted by Triple HHH

In fact, if there is one virtue to snappers, it's that I've never had a disc skating loose inside of a snapper (I think it's actually more snug and secure) And I have quite a few snapper-cases, with a lot of them being Warner budget titles.

I have a number of snappers where the hub got broken during a move; irreversible damage and I can never think of my Nightmare on Elm Street boxset the same way again, knowing it's imperfect!

[Drexl]

Is there any way the thread title could be changed to "No More Snappers!!! (from New Line, at least)" so nobody else thinks Warner is abandoning them?

[tqpix]

Originally posted by Triple HHH
...if there is one virtue to snappers, it's that I've never had a disc skating loose inside of a snapper (I think it's actually more snug and secure) And I have quite a few snapper-cases, with a lot of them being Warner budget titles.

I bought Miss Congeniality and when I shook the case, I can tell there's a loose disc inside; I returned it and bought another one!

[John Yaya]

This is a pleasant surprise..though The Lord Of The Rings seemed to mark a new beginning.

I'm no fan of the Snapper cases or the all-too-delicate cardboard/plastic digipack packaging. I do prefer the classic amaray cases.

The biggest problem with the snappers or digipacks is that they are more prone to breaking and/or being crushed and are pretty much irreplaceble.

I imagine eventually New Line's catalogue will be available in keepcases...eventually

hopefully Warner Bros. will soon follow suit

[godmoney]

Originally posted by MurDiddlyUrdler
It still amazes me that someone would actually postpone purchasing a movie they want just because it comes in a different case.

I agree, it's just absurd. I'm in this DVD scene for the film, because I love film, and I'm pursuing a career in the field. The type of case the film comes in should be the least of anyone's concerns. Of course, a nice case is always welcome, but snappers aren't "bad" cases, enjoy the film, get past the package barrier.

[JakeLipson]

Originally posted by MurDiddlyUrdler
It still amazes me that someone would actually postpone purchasing a movie they want just because it comes in a different case.

Well, Plesantvile and Austin Powers are good, but nothing I need to have immidately, especially with the upcoming onslaught of must-have DVD releases this fall. I wasn't planning on getting them now anyway, so when this news came along it gave me a greater incentive to hold out.

Sure, if I want a film that comes in a snapper I'll get it, but if there's even the slightest chance that it will be coming out with better packaging, I'll wait a while as long as it's not something I have to own ASAP. And these two aren't.