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Deez108 · 11-12-2002, 08:05 PM

Well folks, you can take a look at the cover art for the upcoming X-Men DVD here .

Personally, I think it looks kind of ugly, but I'll probably pick it up anyway.

C Roberts · 11-12-2002, 08:07 PM

Is there a reason its called 1.5? Its still the same movie isn't it?

***1138*** · 11-12-2002, 08:08 PM

Ugh. Why do they always insist on puuting big stupid ugly head shots on the covers of DVDs.

I understand that they need to advertise the stars, but they need to do a better job than cheap Photoshop cut and paste jobs with poor choices for material.

sub780lime · 11-12-2002, 08:08 PM

whats with the title, and is it worth the purchase, i already have the other one

***SeanL*** · 11-12-2002, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by 1138
Ugh. Why do they always insist on puuting big stupid ugly head shots on the covers of DVDs.

I hate when they do that! They make for some really annoying covers.

boddah · 11-12-2002, 08:40 PM

It's times like these when I really miss that vomitting smiley.

I thought it was only going to be 1.5 because of the extra footage that was going to be shot. But it never was, was it?

Jerm · 11-12-2002, 08:40 PM

Well, I prefer the version that I've already got.
Won't be "upgrading"

Prancer · 11-12-2002, 08:44 PM

YUCK!!!

I love the cover on my current version. From the specs, I don't think I will be upgrading.

***Wirehed*** · 11-12-2002, 09:00 PM

Uggg. What horrible cover art, and for an SE, for shame, for shame.

It's too bad they didn't leave the characters off, the big X would have been enough.

I don't get the 1.5 either --this is the exact same theatrical cut, right?

JakeLipson · 11-12-2002, 09:34 PM

It looks bogus, because from what I heard X-Men 1.5 was to be the title of a planned longer version of the movie. When that was scrapped, the 2-disc was just decided to be the original cut with the label Collector's Edition. Or that's what I think anyway.

limacharliewhiskey · 11-12-2002, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by JakeLipson
It looks bogus, because from what I heard X-Men 1.5 was to be the title of a planned longer version of the movie. When that was scrapped, the 2-disc was just decided to be the original cut with the label Collector's Edition. Or that's what I think anyway.

Fox was stupid in naming the first version a "Special Edition" DVD. They could've tried to call the new version the "Really Special Edition" or "Extra Special Edition". Since it's not another cut, they can't use "Extended Edition".

Fox just really screwed up in the naming when they marketed the first DVD. Somehow, they're trying to cover their asses giving it a "1.5" label.

Count me as one who will skip the 1.5 version. I'll wait until Fox really comes out with a worthy special edition DVD, maybe when the X-Men X^2 DVD comes out. Knowing Fox, they'll probably do a 5-Star version of both discs at some point.

Riedenschneider · 11-12-2002, 09:55 PM

Is it at least a new transfer? (altough the first one was a-okay... )

DrDetroit · 11-12-2002, 10:33 PM

I've seen uglier. I'm getting it and I'm glad I held out.

UserNameUndecided · 11-12-2002, 11:53 PM

They really should refrain from titleing it X-Men 1.5 if it's the same exact cut of the movie.

Riedenschneider · 11-13-2002, 12:07 AM

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Originally posted by UserNameUndecided
They really should refrain from titleing it X-Men 1.5 if it's the same exact cut of the movie.

Yep, maybe they should get it right and call it "The Uncanny X-Men"...

Naminator · 11-13-2002, 12:10 AM

What User and Rieden said

- what a stupid way to get people to double-dip by calling it 1.5, if it's not even deserving of the .5... sheesh...

And those reds don't work for that movie cover at all. Funny how Halle Berry gets just as much cover space as Hugh, despite that she had about 5 lines in the movie

sub780lime · 11-13-2002, 03:16 AM

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Originally posted by Seamonkey
Uggg.
It's too bad they didn't leave the characters off, the big X would have been enough.

ditto, it definately would have looked better, like the first release

mtcarmel00 · 11-13-2002, 03:25 AM

The ugliness of this cover has convinced me to get the first edition DVD. X-Men 1.0 as Fox would call it I suppose.

elwood731 · 11-13-2002, 03:43 AM

Did you read the front page of that site? Unless this is all a hoax, this is what it says:

The Continuum has received a first look at the DVD packaging for X-Men 1.5, which will be released on Feb. 11.

The image comes from a promotional flyer provided to retailers by Fox.

According to the flyer, the two-disc set will include more than four hours of never-before-seen material, featuring:

* 15 minutes through additional enhanced viewing mode.

* All-new commentary from director Bryan Singer and actors Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen.

* A sneak peek at the X-Men sequel with "sizzle reel."

It says 15 minutes will be edited in, but I thought it wouldn't be? It sounds like seamless branching, but I dunno.

Master Gandhi · 11-13-2002, 06:50 AM

I believe that the "15 minutes through additional enhanced viewing mode" will be like the White Rabbit feature on The Matrix. So I think it's just behind-the-scenes footage.

boddah · 11-13-2002, 07:43 AM

15 minutes in enhanced viewing mode? Maybe it comes with a tiny bottle of scotch.

sub780lime · 11-13-2002, 08:25 AM

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Originally posted by boddah
15 minutes in enhanced viewing mode? Maybe it comes with a tiny bottle of scotch.

now that would sell me

MooglePorn · 11-13-2002, 10:50 PM

Icky, Icky, Icky... Unless it's a Director's Cut, I'll probably keep my current "SE".

Marty McFly · 11-13-2002, 11:06 PM

Well I sold my original copy not too long ago so I could upgrade... and I will... but damn that cover art is ugly! I'll be waiting for some decent custom art to hit the web in the meantime.

Dehrian · 11-13-2002, 11:54 PM

"Enhanced viewing mode" is a Fox thing. They had this feature on the original X-Men, and they use it on the X-Files boxes. Basically, you choose the "enhanced viewing mode", then watch the movie. Every once in a while, an icon (probably an X) will appear on the screen. You press enter, and then there's a pause while the disc locates the segment, which you watch (usually in low-res), and then there's another pause before you go back to the movie proper.

Basically, it's a shitty way of doing an alternate cut. Rather than using seamless branching, which would be better for the viewer but more costly for the studio, they just redirect you to the deleted scene itself while you're watching the movie.

As for the artwork, I can only guess that they're trying to make it as unattractive as possible, and that the ultimate goal is for no one to buy the disc. Because based on that artwork, I don't want it.

FatboyRoberts · 11-14-2002, 06:20 AM

Wow. Fox just convinced me NOT to buy this thing. I mean, I was leaning towards not buying it ANYWAY, but now I'm sold

it stays on the shelves as far as I'm concerned
Fatboy

Naminator · 12-09-2002, 11:17 PM

Got some new cover art...

It's an improvement, but still not as good as the original DVD...

Droogie #11 · 12-10-2002, 12:14 AM

Better cover art.But I still wish they kept the same title and cover.

JakeLipson · 12-10-2002, 02:13 AM

Better art. But the .5 gets on my nerves so much....I probably won't buy it. I've got My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Spy Kids II to occupy me on the same day, too, so I'll most likely pass.

Dehrian · 12-10-2002, 02:49 AM

If they were doing the deleted scenes via seamless branching, I would probably upgrade. But I see nothing on this set to induce me to buy the title again. If they want my money again, they're going to have to try harder.

Shifty · 12-10-2002, 02:51 AM

Better art. The 1.5 is still a bit annoying. I would have chosen a better color scheme than black/white/red. Throw in a little blue and it'd be even better.

But of course, the cover isn't everything; it's the content that counts. I'm sure the disc will be impressive, but I've gotta ask, is that the actual disc art? Just a big 1 and 2?:p

mtcarmel00 · 12-10-2002, 03:45 AM

I agree with the general sentiment that the 1.5 sucks and looks really stupid. I'm still not a big fan of the cover art, even with the new color scheme.

bigking100 · 12-10-2002, 03:48 AM

a lot better but could use more work

wahlers · 12-10-2002, 08:10 PM

I would have to agree that it's not the best artwork, but I agree with the above sentiment that the contents are what counts.

The cover art is seen when I buy it, and briefly after I slide it out from between the other DVDs who's cover artwork I don't really see, and I open it to take the disc out.

The spine is what counts more, in my opinion.

I know I don't store my DVD's with the front covers showing.

Droogie #11 · 12-10-2002, 09:37 PM

Why did Fox decide to change the cover art?Did they hear the feedback for the original cover art of the reissue so they decided to change it?

JakeLipson · 12-10-2002, 11:50 PM

I don't know. But that brings up an interesting idea. If we were to voice to Fox about disliking the 1.5 in the title, would they just call it X-Men? I hope so.

Moppy007 · 12-18-2002, 07:56 AM

just got Empire magazine (#163) and it quotes producer Tom De Santo as calling the 1.5 "gimmicky". It also says he thinks it will change...

Locke_ · 12-18-2002, 04:17 PM

Althought the cover art could definately be better, I wouldn't make it the reason NOT to buy the DVD. I had planned to own a copy of X-Men but never got around to it. I guess I know what to wait for now though. The only thing about the cover is the colors. Blue would have been a better choice, even with the same design.

Does anyone know what the case type is? It looks like it's going to be like the Fight Club DVD but I can't tell. I hope it's not in some keep case (not even the other X-Men DVD come in that).

-Locke_

wahlers · 12-18-2002, 06:17 PM

Wouldn't it be cool to get it in a tin like the 2-disc Akira with the tin in black or gunmetal grey with simply the "X" symbol embossed on the front?

Locke_ · 12-18-2002, 06:56 PM

That would be cool, but I don't think X-Men was as legendary as Akira, as emotional as Band of Brothers, or as sentimental as the Disney Treasures. Mmmm... but that would be nice...

-Locke_

11-12-2002, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deez108 Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greenwich, CT	X-Men 1.5 Cover art Well folks, you can take a look at the cover art for the upcoming X-Men DVD here . Personally, I think it looks kind of ugly, but I'll probably pick it up anyway. __________________ "I'm Making This Up As I Go"-Indiana Jones

11-12-2002, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
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11-12-2002, 08:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
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11-12-2002, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	Well, I prefer the version that I've already got. Won't be "upgrading" __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

11-12-2002, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Prancer Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD-USA	YUCK!!! I love the cover on my current version. From the specs, I don't think I will be upgrading. __________________ "I hope that when the world ends, I can breathe a sigh of relief because there will be so much to look forward to…”

11-12-2002, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
C Roberts Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Multiple Account Ban	Is there a reason its called 1.5? Its still the same movie isn't it?

11-12-2002, 08:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
boddah Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle	It's times like these when I really miss that vomitting smiley. I thought it was only going to be 1.5 because of the extra footage that was going to be shot. But it never was, was it?

11-12-2002, 09:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Uggg. What horrible cover art, and for an SE, for shame, for shame. It's too bad they didn't leave the characters off, the big X would have been enough. I don't get the 1.5 either --this is the exact same theatrical cut, right? __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

11-12-2002, 09:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
JakeLipson All Hail Peter Jackson! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry	It looks bogus, because from what I heard X-Men 1.5 was to be the title of a planned longer version of the movie. When that was scrapped, the 2-disc was just decided to be the original cut with the label Collector's Edition. Or that's what I think anyway. __________________ Proud Supporter of Blu-ray Disc! My modest collection of little silver movie discs

11-12-2002, 09:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Riedenschneider Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamburg, Deutschland	Is it at least a new transfer? (altough the first one was a-okay... ) __________________ "The Hughes wealth, power and sex appeal devastated scores of broken-hearted movie stars and made grown men shudder with envy and anxiety every time he entered a room. Mr. DiCaprio just makes any logical person over 14 wonder if he ever graduated high school." -Rex Reed

11-12-2002, 10:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
DrDetroit Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver	I've seen uglier. I'm getting it and I'm glad I held out. __________________ And these Detroit women won't let Dr. Detroit rest. DVDs

11-12-2002, 11:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
UserNameUndecided Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin TX	They really should refrain from titleing it X-Men 1.5 if it's the same exact cut of the movie.

11-13-2002, 12:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
Naminator Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	What User and Rieden said - what a stupid way to get people to double-dip by calling it 1.5, if it's not even deserving of the .5... sheesh... And those reds don't work for that movie cover at all. Funny how Halle Berry gets just as much cover space as Hugh, despite that she had about 5 lines in the movie

11-13-2002, 03:25 AM	#18 (permalink)
mtcarmel00 Wholesome. Actor. Get used to it. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, California	The ugliness of this cover has convinced me to get the first edition DVD. X-Men 1.0 as Fox would call it I suppose. __________________ "That could have been your head David." *Clarksville Monkees All-Time Record: 27-27-1* My Photos My DVDs My Blog

11-13-2002, 03:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
elwood731 Moderator Emeritus On a mission from God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kentucky	Did you read the front page of that site? Unless this is all a hoax, this is what it says: The Continuum has received a first look at the DVD packaging for X-Men 1.5, which will be released on Feb. 11. The image comes from a promotional flyer provided to retailers by Fox. According to the flyer, the two-disc set will include more than four hours of never-before-seen material, featuring: * 15 minutes through additional enhanced viewing mode. * All-new commentary from director Bryan Singer and actors Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. * A sneak peek at the X-Men sequel with "sizzle reel." It says 15 minutes will be edited in, but I thought it wouldn't be? It sounds like seamless branching, but I dunno. __________________ "Stupid people surround themselves with smart people. Smart people surround themselves with smart people who disagree with them." - Sports Night "You may not be a maniac, but neither should to remain an impotent!" - Damian

11-13-2002, 06:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
Master Gandhi Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: here	I believe that the "15 minutes through additional enhanced viewing mode" will be like the White Rabbit feature on The Matrix. So I think it's just behind-the-scenes footage. __________________ "There is no death. It is only a transition to a different sphere of consciousness." - Poltergeist "I can only express puzzlement, which borders on alarm." - Sin City My DVD Collection

11-13-2002, 07:43 AM	#21 (permalink)
boddah Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle	15 minutes in enhanced viewing mode? Maybe it comes with a tiny bottle of scotch.

11-13-2002, 10:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Icky, Icky, Icky... Unless it's a Director's Cut, I'll probably keep my current "SE".

11-13-2002, 11:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
Marty McFly Moderator Emeritus Geezer Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere Between Hell and Hill Valley	Well I sold my original copy not too long ago so I could upgrade... and I will... but damn that cover art is ugly! I'll be waiting for some decent custom art to hit the web in the meantime. __________________ Marty McFly - Forum Moderator Emeritus Granny, I'm gonna catch me some Vietcong! Well I ain't cookin' 'em!

11-13-2002, 11:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
Dehrian Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA	"Enhanced viewing mode" is a Fox thing. They had this feature on the original X-Men, and they use it on the X-Files boxes. Basically, you choose the "enhanced viewing mode", then watch the movie. Every once in a while, an icon (probably an X) will appear on the screen. You press enter, and then there's a pause while the disc locates the segment, which you watch (usually in low-res), and then there's another pause before you go back to the movie proper. Basically, it's a shitty way of doing an alternate cut. Rather than using seamless branching, which would be better for the viewer but more costly for the studio, they just redirect you to the deleted scene itself while you're watching the movie. As for the artwork, I can only guess that they're trying to make it as unattractive as possible, and that the ultimate goal is for no one to buy the disc. Because based on that artwork, I don't want it.

11-14-2002, 06:20 AM	#26 (permalink)
FatboyRoberts Actor Join Date: May 2001	Wow. Fox just convinced me NOT to buy this thing. I mean, I was leaning towards not buying it ANYWAY, but now I'm sold it stays on the shelves as far as I'm concerned Fatboy

12-09-2002, 11:17 PM	#27 (permalink)
Naminator Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	Got some new cover art... It's an improvement, but still not as good as the original DVD...

12-10-2002, 12:14 AM	#28 (permalink)
Droogie #11 Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Multiple Account Ban	Better cover art.But I still wish they kept the same title and cover.

12-10-2002, 02:13 AM	#29 (permalink)
JakeLipson All Hail Peter Jackson! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry	Better art. But the .5 gets on my nerves so much....I probably won't buy it. I've got My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Spy Kids II to occupy me on the same day, too, so I'll most likely pass. __________________ Proud Supporter of Blu-ray Disc! My modest collection of little silver movie discs

12-10-2002, 02:49 AM	#30 (permalink)
Dehrian Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA	If they were doing the deleted scenes via seamless branching, I would probably upgrade. But I see nothing on this set to induce me to buy the title again. If they want my money again, they're going to have to try harder.

12-10-2002, 02:51 AM	#31 (permalink)
Shifty Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey	Better art. The 1.5 is still a bit annoying. I would have chosen a better color scheme than black/white/red. Throw in a little blue and it'd be even better. But of course, the cover isn't everything; it's the content that counts. I'm sure the disc will be impressive, but I've gotta ask, is that the actual disc art? Just a big 1 and 2?:p

12-10-2002, 03:45 AM	#32 (permalink)
mtcarmel00 Wholesome. Actor. Get used to it. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, California	I agree with the general sentiment that the 1.5 sucks and looks really stupid. I'm still not a big fan of the cover art, even with the new color scheme. __________________ "That could have been your head David." *Clarksville Monkees All-Time Record: 27-27-1* My Photos My DVDs My Blog

12-10-2002, 03:48 AM	#33 (permalink)
bigking100 Actor Join Date: Aug 2002	a lot better but could use more work

12-10-2002, 08:10 PM	#34 (permalink)
wahlers Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Columbus, OH (right now)	I would have to agree that it's not the best artwork, but I agree with the above sentiment that the contents are what counts. The cover art is seen when I buy it, and briefly after I slide it out from between the other DVDs who's cover artwork I don't really see, and I open it to take the disc out. The spine is what counts more, in my opinion. I know I don't store my DVD's with the front covers showing.

12-10-2002, 09:37 PM	#35 (permalink)
Droogie #11 Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Multiple Account Ban	Why did Fox decide to change the cover art?Did they hear the feedback for the original cover art of the reissue so they decided to change it?

12-10-2002, 11:50 PM	#36 (permalink)
JakeLipson All Hail Peter Jackson! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry	I don't know. But that brings up an interesting idea. If we were to voice to Fox about disliking the 1.5 in the title, would they just call it X-Men? I hope so. __________________ Proud Supporter of Blu-ray Disc! My modest collection of little silver movie discs

12-18-2002, 07:56 AM	#37 (permalink)
Moppy007 Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia	just got Empire magazine (#163) and it quotes producer Tom De Santo as calling the 1.5 "gimmicky". It also says he thinks it will change... Last edited by Moppy007 : 12-20-2002 at 04:45 AM.

12-18-2002, 04:17 PM	#38 (permalink)
Locke_ Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: America's Wang	Althought the cover art could definately be better, I wouldn't make it the reason NOT to buy the DVD. I had planned to own a copy of X-Men but never got around to it. I guess I know what to wait for now though. The only thing about the cover is the colors. Blue would have been a better choice, even with the same design. Does anyone know what the case type is? It looks like it's going to be like the Fight Club DVD but I can't tell. I hope it's not in some keep case (not even the other X-Men DVD come in that). -Locke_ __________________ "We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold." Just the Movies Most Recent Buys: I, Robot; Akira

12-18-2002, 06:17 PM	#39 (permalink)
wahlers Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Columbus, OH (right now)	Wouldn't it be cool to get it in a tin like the 2-disc Akira with the tin in black or gunmetal grey with simply the "X" symbol embossed on the front?

12-18-2002, 06:56 PM	#40 (permalink)
Locke_ Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: America's Wang	That would be cool, but I don't think X-Men was as legendary as Akira, as emotional as Band of Brothers, or as sentimental as the Disney Treasures. Mmmm... but that would be nice... -Locke_ __________________ "We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold." Just the Movies Most Recent Buys: I, Robot; Akira