Cover art for Bogart's Maltese Falcon and Treasure of Sierra Madre released by WB - Blu-ray Forum

bluskies · 06-17-2010, 05:11 PM

First look at the upcoming WB releases (these images come from classicflix.com):

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Blu-ray

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Blu-ray Review

The Maltese Falcon Blu-ray

The Maltese Falcon Blu-ray Review

http://www.classicflix.com/sneak-pee...be9c17664c1a69

Raybee · 06-17-2010, 05:14 PM

The DVD covers were better. These aren't bad though (not like the Collateral and Minority Report covers which were huge steps down from the DVDs), but these are at least a small step down.

HD Goofnut · 06-17-2010, 05:26 PM

What was wrong with using the original posters as the cover art? They were much better than the above covers.

BasicGreatGuy · 06-17-2010, 05:26 PM

Looks good to me. The case is secure. I care more about that along with the PQ and AQ, than I do the artwork on the case.

Banned User · 06-17-2010, 09:27 PM

I care about the PQ and AQ the most as well , but its a shame that Bluray has for the most part suffered bad coverart, uninspired menus and lack of special features compared to the DVD format. Atleast in my experience.

Its always more noticeable when replacing a DVD with a Bluray version. Although the majority of bogart and other classic dvd releases were uninspired so I guess I shouldn't expect so much. Now if they would just give me The Big Sleep & Key Largo.

Atreyu · 06-17-2010, 10:40 PM

I love the cover for The Maltese Falcon, but as has already been posted I am more concerned about PQ and AQ as I'm not going to stare at the cover. It will be on my shelf with just the spine showing.

Bishop_99 · 06-17-2010, 10:56 PM

Can't wait. I'm happy to see the covers, I now have more assurance that these movies will be released.

dougotte · 06-18-2010, 01:17 AM

Sierra Madre isn't bad, but Falcon is hideous. Why the garish red? The DVD covers were better for both films.

Doug

Arkadin · 06-18-2010, 01:20 AM

disappointing to say the least.
many times on bd Warner has used the dvd artwork.
honestly, I'm kind of shocked at those pics.
really hard to believe those will actually be the covers.

as for the pq, surely with Warner's track record on restored classics like these, no-one should be the least bit concerned.
I'm sure they will be amazing.

EricJ · 06-18-2010, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

What was wrong with using the original posters as the cover art? They were much better than the above covers.

Those WERE the DVD cases, which cover designs have now been copyrighted, and, sadly, Used.
Next idea.

Blu Titan · 06-18-2010, 01:27 AM

The cover art looks fantastic for both movies. Really want to get my hands on those two movies.

kelvin555 · 06-18-2010, 01:57 AM

I can't wait to pick these two up.

Knapsack · 06-18-2010, 03:05 AM

Tasteless. Thank God I won't be looking at those covers while I'm watching the films.

Who the hell does Warner Bros. hire to make this crap?

Must be people who've never seen the films... and who have downright bad taste.

Rizor · 06-18-2010, 03:16 AM

Meh. Don't like Treasure of Sierra Madre's cover. At least The Maltese Falcon's is better than the 3-disc DVD.

JediFonger · 06-18-2010, 03:46 AM

actually they were awful. i don't get why original movie artwork is so bad. they've already SPENT MONEY on artists to make the movie posters. why not keep it cheap and re-use it. it costs MORE $ to redesign!

som1 in the custom cover group made a great minority report cover

and it was from original poster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raybee

The DVD covers were better. These aren't bad though (not like the Collateral and Minority Report covers which were huge steps down from the DVDs), but these are at least a small step down.

ShellOilJunior · 06-18-2010, 12:21 PM

Not sure the thinking behind these covers. I prefer the poster art.

Won't stop me from purchasing these titles--- Day 1.

[Warners, if you're reading. Please release The Big Sleep, too]

#Darren · 06-18-2010, 01:40 PM

Look at the classy DVD set cover (in comparison to the BD's):

P@t_Mtl · 06-18-2010, 02:46 PM

I don't truly care about the covers, I just want those two movies on Blu-ray right now

Dr.Mirakle32 · 06-22-2010, 08:26 PM

I wonder if WB is gonna port over the ealier versions of The Maltese Falcon that were included on the 3 disc DVD. If not, I will be happy to upgrade the 1941 film on BD, and keep my original DVD set.

tvine2000 · 06-22-2010, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Mirakle32

I wonder if WB is gonna port over the ealier versions of The Maltese Falcon that were included on the 3 disc DVD. If not, I will be happy to upgrade the 1941 film on BD, and keep my original DVD set.

Considering WB track record with catalog titles,i'm waiting for the reviews.I'm done with this studio and its half assed hd transfers.

06-17-2010, 05:11 PM	#1
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1848 DVD collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 73	Cover art for Bogart's Maltese Falcon and Treasure of Sierra Madre released by WB First look at the upcoming WB releases (these images come from classicflix.com): The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Blu-ray The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Blu-ray Review The Maltese Falcon Blu-ray The Maltese Falcon Blu-ray Review http://www.classicflix.com/sneak-pee...be9c17664c1a69 Last edited by Deciazulado; 10-22-2011 at 09:13 PM.

06-18-2010, 01:20 AM	#9
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	disappointing to say the least. many times on bd Warner has used the dvd artwork. honestly, I'm kind of shocked at those pics. really hard to believe those will actually be the covers. as for the pq, surely with Warner's track record on restored classics like these, no-one should be the least bit concerned. I'm sure they will be amazing. Last edited by Arkadin; 06-18-2010 at 01:22 AM.

06-17-2010, 05:14 PM	#2
Raybee Member Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:323	The DVD covers were better. These aren't bad though (not like the Collateral and Minority Report covers which were huge steps down from the DVDs), but these are at least a small step down.

06-17-2010, 05:26 PM	#3
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	What was wrong with using the original posters as the cover art? They were much better than the above covers.

06-17-2010, 05:26 PM	#4
BasicGreatGuy Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta - SteelBooks™: 16 Blu-ray collection:320 Trading Score:31	Looks good to me. The case is secure. I care more about that along with the PQ and AQ, than I do the artwork on the case.

06-17-2010, 09:27 PM	#5
Banned User Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:2380 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I care about the PQ and AQ the most as well , but its a shame that Bluray has for the most part suffered bad coverart, uninspired menus and lack of special features compared to the DVD format. Atleast in my experience. Its always more noticeable when replacing a DVD with a Bluray version. Although the majority of bogart and other classic dvd releases were uninspired so I guess I shouldn't expect so much. Now if they would just give me The Big Sleep & Key Largo.

06-17-2010, 10:40 PM	#6
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1876 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 293 Trading Score:4	I love the cover for The Maltese Falcon, but as has already been posted I am more concerned about PQ and AQ as I'm not going to stare at the cover. It will be on my shelf with just the spine showing.

06-17-2010, 10:56 PM	#7
Bishop_99 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Hialeah, Fl 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:580 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	Can't wait. I'm happy to see the covers, I now have more assurance that these movies will be released.

06-18-2010, 01:17 AM	#8
dougotte Expert Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:181	Sierra Madre isn't bad, but Falcon is hideous. Why the garish red? The DVD covers were better for both films. Doug

06-18-2010, 01:27 AM	#11
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	The cover art looks fantastic for both movies. Really want to get my hands on those two movies.

06-18-2010, 01:57 AM	#12
kelvin555 Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:269 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:23	I can't wait to pick these two up.

06-18-2010, 03:05 AM	#13
Knapsack Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:541 DVD collection:204	Tasteless. Thank God I won't be looking at those covers while I'm watching the films. Who the hell does Warner Bros. hire to make this crap? Must be people who've never seen the films... and who have downright bad taste.

06-18-2010, 03:16 AM	#14
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	Meh. Don't like Treasure of Sierra Madre's cover. At least The Maltese Falcon's is better than the 3-disc DVD.

06-18-2010, 12:21 PM	#16
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Not sure the thinking behind these covers. I prefer the poster art. Won't stop me from purchasing these titles--- Day 1. [Warners, if you're reading. Please release The Big Sleep, too]

06-18-2010, 01:40 PM	#17
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Look at the classy DVD set cover (in comparison to the BD's):

06-18-2010, 02:46 PM	#18
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I don't truly care about the covers, I just want those two movies on Blu-ray right now

06-22-2010, 08:26 PM	#19
Dr.Mirakle32 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:224	I wonder if WB is gonna port over the ealier versions of The Maltese Falcon that were included on the 3 disc DVD. If not, I will be happy to upgrade the 1941 film on BD, and keep my original DVD set.

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