Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[dsman71]

Id rather have the original poster art anyway

[Rocky01542]

I'd actually prefer having the original artwork on the slipcover of all of Scream's releases since I think they look better than the new artwork, except for They Live as the new artwork is amazing.

[NoirFan]

I always use the original art anyway, but I've never heard of a licensing studio demanding a specific cover art.

[RandyK]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

I always use the original art anyway, but I've never heard of a licensing studio demanding a specific cover art.

Yeah it's kind of weird. Why would a studio care so much about cover art? Anyway I'm fine with it since I started switching over to the original art. I think it works out well having the new art as a slipcover.

[pedromc69]

I just seen Ninja iii last night it was awsome im hoping Shout releases Revenge of the Ninja, and Pumpkinhead.

[jthefrank]

Disappointing, but as this point I'm not complaining when it comes to Scream and covers. We're spoiled

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by Randyman94

Why would a studio care so much about cover art?

A guess: Universal considers Psycho to be such an iconic franchise that they don't want the 'branding' to be altered in a manner that they are not in full control of.

[Arlington]

Originally Posted by zbinks

There is an Austrian Blu-Ray for the original available for the first film in four different cover varieties.

http://shop.dtm.at/advanced_search_r...rds=boogey+man

It appears to be Region B-locked.

I ordered one from Diabolik, and it played fine on my PS3...looks very good

[RandyK]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

A guess: Universal considers Psycho to be such an iconic franchise that they don't want the 'branding' to be altered in a manner that they are not in full control of.

That makes sense.

I know Cliff said no to Phantasm. Why was that?

[rybev]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

A guess: Universal considers Psycho to be such an iconic franchise that they don't want the 'branding' to be altered in a manner that they are not in full control of.

Kinda what I was thinking too, maybe it's their way of saying "these are ours"

[Movie-Brat]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

A guess: Universal considers Psycho to be such an iconic franchise that they don't want the 'branding' to be altered in a manner that they are not in full control of.

Makes sense. I mean, have you seen the covers to the original film and the sequels?

[MovieManiac82]

Originally Posted by cmac

we did no such thing.

Yes, you do restrict shipping, as you're website/online store doesn't ship internationally.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by zbinks

Anchor Bay has the rights to 1, 3 and 4 currently.

But they'd rather give us Wing Commander and Lucas.

[Undeadcow]

Never fear, I can always have my 5 years old whip up an alternative cover to Psycho 2/3 with a few crayons. Anyone else want one?*

* - By this I mean, I never really understood the draw of alternative newly comissioned covers anyway... it's rather more bonus content on the disc, not it's cover. Still kudos to Scream Factory for the choice of art, I'll admit it has grown on me and is "kind of" fun.

[joe_b]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

But they'd rather give us Wing Commander and Lucas.

Ooh, I love Lucas. It has possibly the best slow clap scene in movie history.

[Movie-Brat]

Do you think they might get Tom Holland for an interview or a commentary?

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by MattFini

Per their Facebook:



Personally, this is no biggie for me. I love the poster art for both of those.

What a shame. I always like and keep out the new art. I do admit, however, that it would be kind of difficult to do.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

I assumed demonknight was referring to Boogeyman 2 (2007) and Boogeyman 3 (2008) which Sony does own.

but he said Boogeyman / Boogeyman 2, so he couldn't have been talking about 2 and 3 anyway... regardless of which franchise he was referring to.

Originally Posted by demonknight

What a shame. I always like and keep out the new art. I do admit, however, that it would be kind of difficult to do.

I like the new art, I use the new art for a slip, reversing the inside to get the best of both worlds. They both are great imo.

I'm cool with it this time, but I REALLY HOPE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN, because I like a series of movies (the CE Screams) to be consistent. But I forgive you

but why wouldn't they just let you put it on the back of the cover, no one would see it except the people who purchase it... so?? Universal needs to lighten up...

Originally Posted by NoirFan

I always use the original art anyway, but I've never heard of a licensing studio demanding a specific cover art.

I agree about the branding.
Bates Motel is a hit, renewed for a second season, talks of a new Psycho film are in the works, and I can see why they wouldn't want a new cover to be made.

I would be pissed if I just paid hundreds of thousands of dollars on a big studio deal, and they then decided to tell me I won't be able to use the packaging choice I marketed my entire brand as on some of them!... :/

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

but he said Boogeyman / Boogeyman 2, so he couldn't have been talking about 2 and 3 anyway... regardless of which franchise he was referring to.

Ahh, you're correct. Well Sony does have Boogeyman (2005) as well.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

but he said Boogeyman / Boogeyman 2, so he couldn't have been talking about 2 and 3 anyway... regardless of which franchise he was referring to.

I was referring to the 2005 series.