Batman (1989) (25th Anniversary Edition)

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by RazorwireRyan

I do like the cover, but the blue, almost icy background seems more fitting for Returns. Hate the "Diamond Luxe" BS emblazoned across the top though, awful. So much potential, a Keaton commentary or interview, anything. The competist collector in me will get this, but not for a few years.

The Diamond Luxe branding likely won't be on the case itself, just a paper overlay if anything.

[RoyBattyReplicant]

Already have digibook (opened) & steelbook (sealed) so why not "Diamond Luxe"??

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by Dylan34

I wish they would, hell. Batman is ok but has had some filtering. Batman returns on the other hand looks fantastic.

Yeah, I think Warner starting improving on many of their catalog titles once they got into AVC encoding.

[MifuneFan]

Pre-order up on Amazon: Batman Blu-ray

[ceeece]

Looks like I'll be picking this up. Will probably hawk the steelbook off on eBay.

[PipesDonatello]

So with this new and underwhelming "Diamond Luxe" packaging gimmick that Warner Bros. is forcing upon us now, is it safe to say that the Warner Digibook is dead?

[WJWS Channel 13:Amity]

Originally Posted by PipesDonatello

So with this new and underwhelming "Diamond Luxe" packaging gimmick that Warner Bros. is forcing upon us now, is it safe to say that the Warner Digibook is dead?

I wouldnt Digibooks are still very popular, and these titles that are getting the Diamond Luxe packaging allready have digibook packagings
with the exception of Gremlins and Forest Gump(which the previous release was Paramount) Why would they bother to issue a new digibook for Batman and Greenmile when they allready have excellent digibooks out their?

[WJWS Channel 13:Amity]

Originally Posted by PipesDonatello

So with this new and underwhelming "Diamond Luxe" packaging gimmick that Warner Bros. is forcing upon us now, is it safe to say that the Warner Digibook is dead?

Digibooks are still very popular, and these titles that are getting the Diamond Luxe packaging allready have digibook packagings
with the exception of Gremlins and Forest Gump(which the previous release of FG was Paramount) Why would they bother to issue a new digibook for Batman,Natural Born Killers and Greenmile when they allready have excellent digibooks out their?
Especially when most people suspect the discs will end up being the same transfer and content as the digibooks.

[balboarules]

It is Warner.. will be same transfer, new package.. look at Vacation.. one little added feature..

I wish they would focus on getting MORE titles out that have NOT been released, than going for the triple or more dip!

How about more of the 2 pack comedies they were doing like the Grumpy old men, and Spy's like us.. there are still a bunch more of those that I would love to see.. how about a Man with 2 brains/Nothing but trouble 2 pack or something..

[comicgeek]

Originally Posted by PipesDonatello

So with this new and underwhelming "Diamond Luxe" packaging gimmick that Warner Bros. is forcing upon us now, is it safe to say that the Warner Digibook is dead?

I wouldn't say it is as bad as you make it out to be. I was skeptical until I bought Spider-Man. It is nice to see a new packaging type that looks great, fits in with your collection reasonably, and is fairly high quality. I am liking them a lot more than I was.

[PipesDonatello]

Originally Posted by WJWS Channel 13:Amity

Digibooks are still very popular, and these titles that are getting the Diamond Luxe packaging allready have digibook packagings
with the exception of Gremlins and Forest Gump(which the previous release of FG was Paramount) Why would they bother to issue a new digibook for Batman,Natural Born Killers and Greenmile when they allready have excellent digibooks out their?
Especially when most people suspect the discs will end up being the same transfer and content as the digibooks.

I'm not just talking about Green Mile and NBK. I have a bad feeling that in order to save money in the future, Warner will completely nix potential digibook packaging for this cheaper diamond luxe packaging whenever they release any popular catalog title. When was the last Warner digibook to be released and are there any on the slate right now?

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I wonder if these cases can stand up on their own? They look really thin.

They can, as long as they're slightly opened. It's like getting a thin hardcover book to stand up.

[Rz_Samurai]

Anything new about this release besides extras? New Transfer? Audio?

Thanks guys

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I wonder if these cases can stand up on their own? They look really thin.

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

It sounds like once you remove the plastic wrapper the case will want to bend in an opening position, sound like they will just bend an warp over time. Sad that that = modern Oh well. Maybe it will look better in person.

I don't think you have an acurate impression of what these cases are like.

Take a look at this unboxing for one (skip to like 4:00)

The Amazing Spider Man 2 3D Magno Case Unboxing Best Buy Exclusive - YouTube

And here's an in-depth description into the making of these cases from someone who helped design them

Originally Posted by NEOCOLLECTOR

The Diamond Luxe (WB) or Magno (Sony) is a completely new type of collectible disc package. Pictures and video can’t do it justice. The trade name is actually NEO™. I invented NEO™ along with PixelChrome™ the hyper glossy/ reflective specialty graphic substrate that it is constructed from, about 18 months ago here in my Los Angeles design studio not far from Sony Pictures. SPE is releasing the first example of NEO with Amazing Spiderman 2 at Best Buy on 8/19. The finished composite material is .100” thick and is made up of approximately 15 layers of stuff.

It took about a year to refine the product to within NASA tolerances and build the equipment that makes the revolutionary manufacturing process possible. One of the key challenges was to create a precision snap fit for the disc without using a hub. The case is kept securely closed with dual neodymium magnets embedded in the material.

NEO is being manufactured by DISC, the specialty packaging company that I work for, in Long Island, NY. More images and a decent 3D animation of NEO can be found here: neobluray.com. My goal was to create a completely new solution, capable of displaying celebrated imagery in the richest way possible, to create a case that is cinematic, timeless, and obscures the artwork as little as possible (both inside and out). No hubs, no trays, no borders, no cloudy plastic to look through. I also wanted it to be made from anything other than cheap molded plastic or recycled tin cans. Great movies deserve better! Not to slight Steelbooks etc, it is a great product and is still a good fit for some titles, but it is well past a decade old. I have also observed over and over that printing on recycled scrap metal drives people in this business crazy with its limitations and poor color consistency. I once heard an art director at one of the studios say that tin printing should be reserved for lunchboxes and vintage toys! I don't think that's true but I understand her frustration. Anyway I hope that collectors enjoy having something new to experience. In the wide world of commercial graphic art, I can’t think of a better place to be making a contribution. - Shane Rossiter

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

It sounds like once you remove the plastic wrapper the case will want to bend in an opening position, sound like they will just bend an warp over time. Sad that that = modern Oh well. Maybe it will look better in person.

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I don't think you have an acurate impression of what these cases are like.

+1 to what Mifune said.

If you want to keep the thing in its case, it's never gonna stand up. If you open it, it'll stand up very easily as long as it's slightly open. But it will not warp or anything like that. I was a doubter before I bought this thing, too, but it's surprisingly sturdy (it is prone to scratches and scuffs, but it's plastic, so that's to be expected). This isn't like that woeful Noah Target "wood" slip which apparently warped - this is pretty resilient and will keep its shape just fine.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by Rz_Samurai

Anything new about this release besides extras? New Transfer? Audio?

Thanks guys

[Schfooge]

Originally Posted by Markgway

I'd like to see (or rather hear) a version of Batman with all the Prince songs removed.

I second this! I remember thinking at the time that the Prince soundtrack was the only thing keeping this from being the perfect movie. My tastes have matured some, but I still think the movie would be vastly improved by the deletion of Prince's music.

[agoofykindasuperman]

Originally Posted by Schfooge

I second this! I remember thinking at the time that the Prince soundtrack was the only thing keeping this from being the perfect movie. My tastes have matured some, but I still think the movie would be vastly improved by the deletion of Prince's music.

Well to each their own then, I LOVE the Prince music in this!

[sarah_wentworth]

Originally Posted by Markgway

I'd like to see (or rather hear) a version of Batman with all the Prince songs removed.

i only remember one prince song. i'll have to rewatch. what songs would you play instead of Prince songs? michael jackson and madonna were big back then so they'd be cool

[Billy Moon]

Originally Posted by sarah_wentworth

what songs would you play instead of Prince songs?

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