ugly bluray covers

[blu-bren]

warners blurays of late , that combo thing at the top coupled with the rating blotch.. ugly.
ugly artwork covers or lack of art when its taken over by intrusive banners and other things

[Loser]

I kinda like rating logos, I reckon they give vibrant detail to a cover, but yes I do agree with you on the combo packs. Incredibly frustrating, especially when a sticker merely informing us of the DVD and digital copy inside would suffice. I think Inception is also being released in one. I'm actually holding off from Losers to see if they will re-release it as they are Clash of the Titans. Universal on the other hand are fantastic when it comes to box art and slipcovers.

[blu-bren]

i am gonna buy any and all warner stuff from now on from usa , our covers are ugly. i dont like the rating markings and i reall hate those abnoxious and intrusive banners atop of warner blurays of late. ugghh

[blu-bren]

oh my The Losers was a peice of sheeeeet

[Anamnesis]

Unfortunately this kind of packaging for Warner is going to become the norm:

Hello ,

Warner will be releasing two Bluray Combo Packs in October , one for The Losers and one for Nightmare on Elm Street .

The Combo Packs will contain both a copy of a Bluray, DVD and a Digital copy .

There is also a DVD only Retail version available .

The main reasons behind this new format are :

To support Bluray software ( currently falling behind industry forecasting , while BD hardware is ahead )
Making it more accessible to non BD households ( households without BD Players , increased desire to watch the BD and upgrade = creating a demand )
Convenience for households with both format players , so household members can decide to watch whatever format they choose ( in any part of the house )

Merchandising Combo packs should be in both the Bluray and DVD sections
One version , easier buying and allocating
Increased perceived value from your customers

[Loser]

Shame. Warner have a great slate of movies coming up as well (The Town, HP7, Due Date, etc). Hopefully they revise their packaging.

[stevo4264]

Originally Posted by blu-bren

warners blurays of late , that combo thing at the top coupled with the rating blotch.. ugly.
ugly artwork covers or lack of art when its taken over by intrusive banners and other things

Just had a quick look at a couple of old Laserdisc's
the first 2 were The Fifth Element and The ghost and the Darkness.
Both covers leave all my BD's covers for dead
Maybe they could package blu rays in a cover the size and style of LD's

[joseph_m]

Saw Nightmare on Elm Street today, It's comes in a slipcover/box thingy and it's the same size as a DVD!

Although, You could feel at the top of the box that it is hollow inside so when you open it, there will be a blu-ray case. I think?

[thetechnique]

Originally Posted by joseph_m

Saw Nightmare on Elm Street today, It's comes in a slipcover/box thingy and it's the same size as a DVD!

Although, You could feel at the top of the box that it is hollow inside so when you open it, there will be a blu-ray case. I think?

Yup it's a standard blu case inside the box

[blu-bren]

that big combo banner is on the actual cover inside too??!!

[thetechnique]

Just a small square box saying combo set on right hand side

[thetechnique]

Just a small square box saying combo set on right hand side

[joseph_m]

Originally Posted by thetechnique

Just a small square box saying combo set on right hand side

Do you have a photo? I'd really like to see it.
Sorry

[Loser]

Here's a photo that Black13een posted in another thread of the CotT case that was inside the combo pack. Doesn't look like it has a title on the spine, but I can't see clearly enough so I could be wrong.

[joseph_m]

Originally Posted by Loser

Here's a photo that Black13een posted in another thread of the CotT case that was inside the combo pack. Doesn't look like it has a title on the spine, but I can't see clearly enough so I could be wrong.

Thanks! Well now that It's only a small square I don't mind as I'd just get rid of that huge DVD box. Although the US Lenticular cover with the cuts looks awesome.. Hmm It's a tough decision :P If It doesn't have anything on the spine I'll go for the US one.

[Loser]

Fox also seem to be releasing DVD-sized packs with DVD and Blu-ray, although they look like they could be actualy cases rather than cardboard box. http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/815414

[blu-bren]

Originally Posted by joseph_m

Saw Nightmare on Elm Street today, It's comes in a slipcover/box thingy and it's the same size as a DVD!

Although, You could feel at the top of the box that it is hollow inside so when you open it, there will be a blu-ray case. I think?

how much is it at various shops here. is there a rrp for this, the BD combo..?
i paid $40.95 at burn direct for the US Bluray combo..
A: i want that lenticular cover
B: i prefer US BDs and DVDs

[LordCrumb]

I have to agree () with Blu-Bren regarding the ugly Clash of the Titans release. Its actually the only reason I have not bought it. Its larger than a standard Blu-Ray, even with a slipcover.

[joseph_m]

No idea about the price. Didn't bother to look because It was ugly Haha

Found this on Ebay, shows what Nightmare on Elm Street is like without the DVD slipcover:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Nightmare-elm...tem19c0202656]

Still don't like it and still has that huge double play thing at the top. Hmm, As much as I want this I'm gonna get it when I go to America.. unless I see it on Saturday and give in.

[blu-bren]

i am voting with my wallet and buy from the usa. for unlocked discs anyway