Reverse Cover Art - Blu-ray Forum

DTBlack · 06-29-2009, 06:19 AM

Excuse me if there's already a thread on this, I wasn't sure what to search under, but who else gets really annoyed by the studios who leave the backside of the cover art white? If you're going to be using a clear case have something on the other side of the cover art, otherwise it ends up looking really cheap. I love Sony Blu-Ray's for this reason, there's always something on the other side.

MOONPHASE · 06-29-2009, 06:27 AM

I've seen dvds do the same in the past. I've also seen dvds where it would come in just a normal black case but did come with a reversible cover on the other side that probably not everyone knew about unless it mentioned it on the back cover side everyone could see.

The Last Boyscout · 06-29-2009, 07:07 AM

What difference does it make. Hopefully you are buying movies that you like and not ones based on what is on the reverse side of the box cover.

vegeta88 · 06-29-2009, 07:13 AM

I started a thread about this over a year ago but it wasn't too popular so I don't blame you

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=47586

I agree completely, it is something they really overlook.

koontz1973 · 06-29-2009, 07:45 AM

Something on the back would be nice, even if it was for upcoming releases, or more films within a series of films.

jlee24219 · 06-29-2009, 11:46 AM

it's something I always notice and I love having it there. The white ones seem just a lil cheaper to me.

zahinn · 06-29-2009, 01:43 PM

Yeah its nice to see some art behind the plastic.

djluis2k6 · 06-29-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zahinn

Yeah its nice to see some art behind the plastic.

Not even really art, but every once in a while, it would be great to know that the chapter selections are listed in the artwork. Now unless you're pretty much forced to take the time to load it into your BD player, wait for all the warnings that you can't skip through, the possible interactive menu and then you can finally see the list. They should re-think the strategy of the artwork inside.

sfmarine · 06-29-2009, 01:58 PM

I hate white reverse art. It's just cheaper for them.

BallsDeepX · 06-29-2009, 06:53 PM

I would like to see chapter selections listed on the reverse side. Throw in a little art some chapter selection and we are good to go.

SlmShdy1 · 06-29-2009, 07:31 PM

I like the Fullmetal Alchemist DVD's because they have clear cases with art on both sides.

DTBlack · 06-29-2009, 10:33 PM

I was really surprised when Funimation's Dragonball Z movies had art on the reverse side. Funny how a small company like them can get it right but a major company like Fox can't.

sfmarine · 06-29-2009, 10:46 PM

I thought it was cool how Paramount did up There Will Be Blood with changeable cover.

GGX · 06-30-2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Last Boyscout

What difference does it make. Hopefully you are buying movies that you like and not ones based on what is on the reverse side of the box cover.

I find ALL aspects of my Blu-ray movies important.

u_nick · 06-30-2009, 02:21 AM

I consider the inside art, when we get it, to be a nice bonus. It doesnt make the stuff without it seem cheap, simply because that's what I'm used to.

Ice cream is good. And I'll take plain ice cream and love it. If I can get rainbow sprinkles or some carmel drizzled over it, then I'll love it even more. But it certainly wont make me hate plain ice cream.

Steve · 06-30-2009, 02:24 AM

It's not a deal breaker for me when it's not there, but it's a very nice touch when it is. As already mentioned, the chapter list is a nice touch also.

Eye Candy · 08-03-2014, 11:16 PM

A cursory look a some of my BDs, and all had white backs to the outside cover artwork. Paramount's "Chinatown" had a booklet.

Scream Factory's "Cat People" had artwork on the inside, which was actually an alternate reversible cover. I flipped it, because I like the Nastassia Kinski cover better than the cover with her & Malcolm McDowell, and John Heard on it.

AmishParadise · 08-03-2014, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eye Candy

Scream Factory's "Cat People" had artwork on the inside, which was actually an alternate reversible cover. I flipped it, because I like the Nastassia Kinski cover better than the cover with her & Malcolm McDowell, and John Heard on it.

Their release of "Lifeforce" had an alternative cover on the flip side as well which used the same artwork as the original DVD release basically, no UPC on the back portion which I liked as well.

Art_Vandelay · 08-04-2014, 12:59 AM

The Master and Ain't Them Bodies Saints are 2 blus that come to mind with reversible cover art. I switch them back forth every once in a while just to change things up.

TheLokey1 · 08-04-2014, 02:04 AM

A lot of scream factory releases have reversible covers, I know that day of the dead and the fog both have them.

06-29-2009, 06:19 AM	#1
DTBlack Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:132	Reverse Cover Art Excuse me if there's already a thread on this, I wasn't sure what to search under, but who else gets really annoyed by the studios who leave the backside of the cover art white? If you're going to be using a clear case have something on the other side of the cover art, otherwise it ends up looking really cheap. I love Sony Blu-Ray's for this reason, there's always something on the other side.

06-29-2009, 07:07 AM	#3
The Last Boyscout Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:58 Blu-ray reviews:4	What? What difference does it make. Hopefully you are buying movies that you like and not ones based on what is on the reverse side of the box cover.

08-03-2014, 11:16 PM	#17
Eye Candy Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:N. Texas 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:30 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	A cursory look a some of my BDs, and all had white backs to the outside cover artwork. Paramount's "Chinatown" had a booklet. Scream Factory's "Cat People" had artwork on the inside, which was actually an alternate reversible cover. I flipped it, because I like the Nastassia Kinski cover better than the cover with her & Malcolm McDowell, and John Heard on it. Last edited by Eye Candy; 08-04-2014 at 06:06 AM.

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06-29-2009, 06:27 AM	#2
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	I've seen dvds do the same in the past. I've also seen dvds where it would come in just a normal black case but did come with a reversible cover on the other side that probably not everyone knew about unless it mentioned it on the back cover side everyone could see.

06-29-2009, 07:13 AM	#4
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I started a thread about this over a year ago but it wasn't too popular so I don't blame you https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=47586 I agree completely, it is something they really overlook.

06-29-2009, 07:45 AM	#5
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	Something on the back would be nice, even if it was for upcoming releases, or more films within a series of films.

06-29-2009, 11:46 AM	#6
jlee24219 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:VA/KY 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:130 Trading Score:83	it's something I always notice and I love having it there. The white ones seem just a lil cheaper to me.

06-29-2009, 01:43 PM	#7
zahinn Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:150	Yeah its nice to see some art behind the plastic.

06-29-2009, 01:58 PM	#9
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I hate white reverse art. It's just cheaper for them.

06-29-2009, 06:53 PM	#10
BallsDeepX Active Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:210	I would like to see chapter selections listed on the reverse side. Throw in a little art some chapter selection and we are good to go.

06-29-2009, 07:31 PM	#11
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	I like the Fullmetal Alchemist DVD's because they have clear cases with art on both sides.

06-29-2009, 10:33 PM	#12
DTBlack Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:132	I was really surprised when Funimation's Dragonball Z movies had art on the reverse side. Funny how a small company like them can get it right but a major company like Fox can't.

06-29-2009, 10:46 PM	#13
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I thought it was cool how Paramount did up There Will Be Blood with changeable cover.

06-30-2009, 02:21 AM	#15
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I consider the inside art, when we get it, to be a nice bonus. It doesnt make the stuff without it seem cheap, simply because that's what I'm used to. Ice cream is good. And I'll take plain ice cream and love it. If I can get rainbow sprinkles or some carmel drizzled over it, then I'll love it even more. But it certainly wont make me hate plain ice cream.

06-30-2009, 02:24 AM	#16
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	It's not a deal breaker for me when it's not there, but it's a very nice touch when it is. As already mentioned, the chapter list is a nice touch also.

08-04-2014, 12:59 AM	#19
Art_Vandelay Special Member Member since:Apr 2013 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:633 DVD collection:173 Digital collection:11 Trading Score:182	The Master and Ain't Them Bodies Saints are 2 blus that come to mind with reversible cover art. I switch them back forth every once in a while just to change things up.

08-04-2014, 02:04 AM	#20
TheLokey1 Member Member since:Mar 2012 Blu-ray collection:680 DVD collection:220	A lot of scream factory releases have reversible covers, I know that day of the dead and the fog both have them.

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