Re-Release Covers

[typod]

What are your viewpoints on DVD and BD re-releases in terms of package art? It's a very random question, but something that I think about when double dipping on a movie. I haven't double dipped on BDs yet, but I often replace non-anamorphic presentations with better restored releases.

Generally when I see new cover art, I'm turned off though. For example, the special edition of Christmas Vacation with Chevy holding a turkey on the front and a dumb grin. The cover with the christmas lights is what I'll always associate with the movie. I'm less likely to buy a rerelease with unfamiliar (and IMHO always worse cover art in a re-release).

For example:
T2 Skynet edition - worse cover art than the extreme DVD
Dumb and Dumber - stupid nipple twister on unrated version
Me Myself and Irene - Special Edition

Have you ever seen a better cover on a re-release??

[miller_time22]

I definitely prefer the collector's edition of Casino Royale cover to the original release.

[kryptonite1970]

Pirates of the Carribean trilogy re-releases, I think the originals are better.

[blujacket]

I couldn't care less about cases, slip covers, or art. I just want the best AQ & PQ available. That's all that matters.

[ImportFanatic]

Originally Posted by blujacket

I couldn't care less about cases, slip covers, or art. I just want the best AQ & PQ available. That's all that matters.

Then why are you in this thread? It may pain you to hear this but these things matter to a lot of posters.

[PowellPressburger]

Original WB cover art for PALE RIDER and The GAUNTLET were awesome but they re-issued them in horrible excuses for cover art.

[mcthuggin99]

Full Metal Jacket. i prefered the original. its the cover i've always been used to