how come new blockbuster movies still come in crappy packaging?
08-19-03, 10:46 PM
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how come new blockbuster movies still come in crappy packaging?
its rare these days but i just saw 'cradle 2 the grave' at bestbuy...and its in one of those lame snappers (i think thats what they are called). why? that was a pretty big movie, right? i never saw it but im considering it for a blind buy eventually but i dont get why these huge movie companies are still releasing big name movies in crappy packaging...
08-19-03, 10:52 PM
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You're a DVDTalk Special Edition and you don't know this?!
Warner Bros owns (not pwnz) the company that makes the snapper. They have a vested interest in using them, it would be like Ford executives driving GMs otherwise.
And it's certainly not rare as WB puts a lot of titles every week. Nearly all of them in snappers.
They will be putting the Matrix sequels and T3 in amarays though.
Warner Bros owns (not pwnz) the company that makes the snapper. They have a vested interest in using them, it would be like Ford executives driving GMs otherwise.
And it's certainly not rare as WB puts a lot of titles every week. Nearly all of them in snappers.
They will be putting the Matrix sequels and T3 in amarays though.
08-19-03, 10:54 PM
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i never really paid attention to cases or any of that discussion stuff. i dont know the names of all the different kinds but i just noticed it today.
i guess i just dont own many WB movies or something.
thanks though.
(is there a link that describes the different cases and their names?)
i guess i just dont own many WB movies or something.
thanks though.
(is there a link that describes the different cases and their names?)
08-19-03, 10:59 PM
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I don't really know of any, I just absorb information from lurking on these forums for years.
08-20-03, 02:52 AM
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You shouldn't worry about it. Just know there are 3 major ones. Snappers, which are the ones that Warner has in the cheap cardboard. They may be switching to keepcases (Matrix Reloaded, T3) but it's unconfirmed whether it's just for those releases are not. New Line used to use those as well.
Keepcases are your standard looking cases... slightly different types (like the button you push in the middle) but i wouldn't worry about it.
And the next frequent you'll see we call Digipaks, which ususally have the outer cover and then the fold out case inside, like Fight Club, X-Men 1.5, and what not.
Keepcases are your standard looking cases... slightly different types (like the button you push in the middle) but i wouldn't worry about it.
And the next frequent you'll see we call Digipaks, which ususally have the outer cover and then the fold out case inside, like Fight Club, X-Men 1.5, and what not.
08-20-03, 07:52 AM
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Originally posted by atari2600
oh man this is tough. i need some cliff notes.
oh man this is tough. i need some cliff notes.
I need some cliff notes, thinking of jumping off one because of those nasty snappers, bit you in your address. LOL
08-21-03, 12:29 PM
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This is what I don't understand. Ok, so Warner Bros. owns the company that makes snappers. Fine. Snappers clearly lost the battle, nobody else uses them any more. So here's what I don't get. Why doesn't Warner Bros. just have that company start making regular keepcases!!!!!!!!
08-21-03, 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by Ted The Bug
Why doesn't Warner Bros. just have that company start making regular keepcases!!!!!!!!
Why doesn't Warner Bros. just have that company start making regular keepcases!!!!!!!!
It's all about the bottom line.
08-21-03, 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by fumanstan
They may be switching to keepcases (Matrix Reloaded, T3) but it's unconfirmed whether it's just for those releases are not.
They may be switching to keepcases (Matrix Reloaded, T3) but it's unconfirmed whether it's just for those releases are not.
08-21-03, 03:12 PM
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Warner Bros. released one 2disk set as a snapper. The second disc of JFK
irector's Cut was in a netflix-sized envelope tucked into the cardboard flap.
After that fiasco they switched to digipacks for all 2disc sets
irector's Cut was in a netflix-sized envelope tucked into the cardboard flap.After that fiasco they switched to digipacks for all 2disc sets
08-21-03, 03:18 PM
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What do they call those two disc cases that have two sides that open. Forrest Gump, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and The Doors were released in them.
What do they call those two disc cases that have two sides that open. Forrest Gump, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and The Doors were released in them.
08-21-03, 03:18 PM
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Originally posted by Ted The Bug
Warner Bros. released one 2disk set as a snapper. The second disc of JFKirector's Cut was in a netflix-sized envelope tucked into the cardboard flap.
After that fiasco they switched to digipacks for all 2disc sets
Warner Bros. released one 2disk set as a snapper. The second disc of JFK
irector's Cut was in a netflix-sized envelope tucked into the cardboard flap.After that fiasco they switched to digipacks for all 2disc sets
08-21-03, 05:05 PM
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Originally posted by Ted The Bug
Warner Bros. released one 2disk set as a snapper. The second disc of JFKirector's Cut was in a netflix-sized envelope tucked into the cardboard flap.
After that fiasco they switched to digipacks for all 2disc sets
Warner Bros. released one 2disk set as a snapper. The second disc of JFK
irector's Cut was in a netflix-sized envelope tucked into the cardboard flap.After that fiasco they switched to digipacks for all 2disc sets
The point is that I've seen people mention The Matrix Reloaded over and over and over again as possible evidence that Warners might be dropping snappers. Since it's a two disc set, that means nothing.
08-21-03, 05:32 PM
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Originally posted by KTIK
What do they call those two disc cases that have two sides that open. Forrest Gump, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and The Doors were released in them.
What do they call those two disc cases that have two sides that open. Forrest Gump, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and The Doors were released in them.
08-21-03, 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by MEJHarrison
Ok, Warner's currently doesn't release 2 disc sets in snappers.
The point is that I've seen people mention The Matrix Reloaded over and over and over again as possible evidence that Warners might be dropping snappers. Since it's a two disc set, that means nothing.
Ok, Warner's currently doesn't release 2 disc sets in snappers.
The point is that I've seen people mention The Matrix Reloaded over and over and over again as possible evidence that Warners might be dropping snappers. Since it's a two disc set, that means nothing.
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08-21-03, 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by KTIK
What do they call those two disc cases that have two sides that open. Forrest Gump, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and The Doors were released in them.
What do they call those two disc cases that have two sides that open. Forrest Gump, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and The Doors were released in them.
I have one like that in the 2 that are in "Swiss Family Robinson" 2 disc that I own.
08-21-03, 10:43 PM
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2 disc snapper cases are the worst! I have both JFK and Any Given Sunday, and I hate the idea of not only having the second discs in sleeves, but having to slip that sleeve into a slit in one of the pieces of cardboard!
Beyond that, the case barely stays closed because the second disc makes it too thick. I'd rather have a JFK "grassy knoll" tin for them!
Beyond that, the case barely stays closed because the second disc makes it too thick. I'd rather have a JFK "grassy knoll" tin for them!
08-21-03, 11:13 PM
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why doesn WB just invent a new case for dvds if they dont want to pay for the good kinds? it cant be that hard to do. its not like the other company can own all types of patents on dvds cases that arent snappers.
just come up with a new idea/design.
just come up with a new idea/design.
08-22-03, 02:14 AM
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no i mean if the reason they dont switch from snappers to the better ones is because of paying royalties or whatever, just invent a new kind of case which doesnt suck.