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Rogue588 02-15-05 07:13 PM

Thanks for bumping this, crimsonguard. It slipped by me.

Originally Posted by Dr. Zaius
Rogue588, is there one particular film from your list you'd prefer most?

Well, I suppose it would depend on whichever one you have the most elements for. However, Kiki's Delivery Service would be my first choice.

ivelostr2 02-15-05 10:52 PM

do you know where i can get a blade runner non director's cut cover...

Rammsteinfan 03-06-05 11:19 AM

Here is my final First Contact custom designed after Zaius' style. Just something to tide you fans over until he can get a better version done. Download on my site via the link below. Comments welcome. Enjoy!

http://myweb.cableone.net/patches46/stfc2.jpg

And coming soon...

http://myweb.cableone.net/patches46/sti.jpg

Josh Z 03-06-05 09:57 PM

They call themselves the Borg-a?

Rammsteinfan 03-06-05 10:16 PM

ohhh forgot a space there. Thanks for pointing that out. I will fix it right now. :)

Edit: Updated. hopefully no other spelling mistakes ;)

Dr. Zaius 03-06-05 11:50 PM

Hey all, I've slipped back out of my most recent self-induced coma to let you know that I'll have a cover for Trek Generations done this week. For the moment, here's the front and spine:

http://www.spleenworld.com/coverart/...VII-sample.jpg

As for Tron, I had been working on a cover a while back, but because I don't want to be murdered dead by the folks at Disney, I've sadly halted that.

ivelostr2, if you make sure to remind me, I can modify my Blade Runner cover into a non-director's cut version.

Rogue588, I'll see what I can do regarding Kiki's Delivery Service. Again, it's all up to what elements I can find for it.

crimsonguard, I can add a Matrix Revisited cover to the list of things to do...

DarkGryphon, part of the reason why I stopped putting UPC symbols on my covers (aside from it providing more space for the design) is that I want to make it as aparent as possible that these are replacement covers, and not something that could be bought. The UPC symbols make it seem like it's more of a legitamate cover and that gives me bootlegger/pirate heebie-jeebies, not to say that you are one or anything. I just don't want to come off looking like a cover warehouse for bootleggers. But that might just be the wuss in me speaking. Look at me, I've gone and done stared to ramble.

More to come!

Dr. Z

Rammsteinfan 03-06-05 11:59 PM

Yea! Glad to see the Generations cover! Cant wait to get it this week. im sure it will be 10x better than what I did before. Im sure you will be doing covers for First Contact and Insurrection in the coming months as well?

Dr. Zaius 03-07-05 12:02 AM

Rammsteinfan, I dig your Trek TNG covers. I just was at your site and noticed how similar I made my front Generations cover to yours. I was originally goung to use the poster without the floating Kirk/Picard heads, but couldn't find a high-res image for the original "boldly go" poster.

I's like to include that other poster for the front as an alternate. Anyone know where I can find a larger version of this:
http://www.publispain.com/posters/st...enerations.jpg

I'm also looking for a high-res of one of these:
http://www.posterplanet.net/images/st1stconadv.jpg

Dr. Z

Rammsteinfan 03-07-05 12:12 AM

I was trying to find those as well when I was doing them but no luck in finding the posters w/o the heads or the borg ship poster. I could only find small to medium sized images.

I just scanned the inserts from the older editions for my covers. The best i could do. I wish I could do the back covers as good as you do, cant wait to see your Generations one.

pbishop69 03-07-05 12:51 AM

Indy bonus cover
 
Dr. Z,

Do u have a timeframe on when your INDY bonus cover will be done?

KC

Dr. Zaius 03-07-05 12:59 AM

In theory, end of this week or early next for the Indy bonus disc.

Dr. Zaius 03-07-05 09:04 PM

I've done some digging, and I've cobbled up a variation of the "no heads" advance poster. I'll be using this as the alternate Generations cover:
http://www.spleenworld.com/coverart/...II-sample2.jpg

Rammsteinfan 03-08-05 01:10 AM

Ohh friggin awesome. Nice find Z. I think I like that cover 10x better. Not a fan of big heads. Cant wait to get it printed for my collection.

Rammsteinfan 03-09-05 09:59 AM

Updated First Contact cover to fix a typo and color corrected parts of the cover and brightened pieces that were too dark when printed.

http://myweb.cableone.net/patches46/stfc2.jpg

Also updated the Insurrection cover above... its just a work in progress. I added the extras but they will be changed when the final disc comes out and I need to fix the description as well.

Dr. Zaius 03-10-05 12:37 AM

Looks good, Rammsteinfan! I'm about 3/4 through the back cover, and have more to do, but here's the latest for my generations cover:

http://www.spleenworld.com/coverart/...k7-small-a.jpg

Rammsteinfan 03-10-05 01:00 AM

Woohoo, that rocks my socks off. I knew you could do an awesome back cover! :)

Dr. Zaius 03-11-05 12:27 AM

All done! Here's the cover:
http://www.spleenworld.com/coverart/...ek_VII_med.jpg

You can get it here:
http://www.spleenworld.com/startrek_VII.html

Dr. Z

Rammsteinfan 03-11-05 12:49 AM

Awesome Z... 2 things... The text commentary isnt listed on Disc 1 and the trailers didnt make it on to the disc 2 as you put on your cover.

Rogue588 03-11-05 01:22 AM

:banana:

that rocks!

Dr. Zaius 03-11-05 07:26 AM

I'll have the features list fixed this evening.

Ric Easton 03-11-05 07:56 AM

Very nice, Dr. Z! And also nice to see you back in action!

Ric

Josh Z 03-11-05 10:13 PM

Nice work, Dr. Z.

Have you considered creating a consolidated spine image for the Trek films? I took your covers from the first 6 films and managed to cobble together something workable using a medium-res scan I found of the "Original Crew Movie Collection" box art. When lined up, my cases form this image:

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/image...1110600742.jpg

I know you could do better.

Dr. Zaius 03-12-05 12:20 AM

I've updated the cover to reflect the correct disc features.
Josh, let me see what I can do with the consolidated spine.

Dr. Z

Rammsteinfan 03-12-05 01:10 AM

Thanks for the update cover!

Josh Z 03-12-05 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by Dr. Zaius
Josh, let me see what I can do with the consolidated spine.

Awesome! I'm sure you'll come up with something great.

Ideally, what I would personally like to see is one consolidated image for the Original Crew movies (1-6) and a separate image for the Next Generation movies (7-10). Single-width spines, preferably.

There might be some who'd prefer a single image for all 10 movies. I guess I'd be open to that too if enough people want it. Whatever you can do.

Dr. Zaius 03-12-05 11:07 PM

Here's the front for the upcoming Indy Bonus Disc:

http://www.spleenworld.com/coverart/...onus-front.jpg

A work in progress, the fron still needs tweaking but the cover as a whole should be ready tomorrow evening.

Dr. Z

Rammsteinfan 03-12-05 11:27 PM

Awesome again as usual!

Rizor 03-12-05 11:47 PM

Looks great.

BuddyRevell 03-13-05 12:40 AM

That looks rad! Good job Dr!

pbishop69 03-13-05 01:50 AM

Indy bonus disc
 
Dr. Z,

The Indy bonus disc looks GREAT so far!!! Can't wait to download this baby!!

In a perfect world, Indy 4 will eventually hit theatres within the next 2 years. If it weren't for LUCAS, Indy 4 would be in the can right now ready for a 2005 summer release. He trashed Darabont's script and now it's up to Jeff Nathanson. His screenwriting credits include: Rush Hour 1 and 2, Speed 2 and Catch Me if u Can. Gee, I wonder how Lucas, Ford and Spielberg are going to feel about his script. Can u take a guess?

Just ranting. I've been waiting for Indy 4 for 12 years.

KC

Rammsteinfan 03-13-05 02:26 AM

they should just not do Indy 4... why ruin a good thing.

Dr. Zaius 03-14-05 12:56 AM

Bit of a delay on the Indy bonus disc. It's looking more like tomorrw night...

pbishop69 03-14-05 02:16 AM

Indy bonus disc
 
Dr. Z,

The suspense is killing me Z on the Indy bonus disc. That's ok, it will be worth it in the end, as always.

Also, would u be able to do another version of your E.T. cover? I need for u to take your 3-disc custom and make one for the 4-disc (which would include the soundtrack). It would appear u would have to slightly change the front banner at the top/include cd sountrack in the special features window on back/also there is a typo in synopsis (unsurpased should be unsurpassed). Also, I remember u saying that u were going to update Drew's artwork on front. Did u do that yet? Anyway......if u could do this, that'd be great. I figured, it wouldn't take u too long to do anyway with these minor changes. Let me know.

Thanx buddy,
Kenny C.

Dr. Zaius 03-14-05 09:27 AM

I just needed to get some screenshots from the bonus disc for the back of the Indy cover. It's proving a bit harder than I expected to find a nice shot from one of the many supplements on the disc that I'm happy with. I also want to tweak the edgework on the front image.

The E.T. cover update should be a minor one, like you said, so I can get that done tonight as well. I have indeed already updated the existing covers with higher resolution scans of Drew's artwork. I just neder updated the preview image on the website to reflect this.

For those waiting for Superman III and IV covers, I'd like to continue with the Bob Peak-esque front cover scheme, but have not been able to find any artwork that would work with these two films. That's not to say there's nothing out there. If anyone has ideas, lemme know.


Dr. Z

Rammsteinfan 03-14-05 01:57 PM

Jumpin the gun a little but any ideas on a First Contact cover? I noticed your site said u had one in the works... I have mine to tide me over until you get around to it. ;) Just checkin on a time frame. Cheers!

pbishop69 03-14-05 04:26 PM

E.T. 4-disc custom
 
Hey Z,

I forgot to mention, when u do update the 4-disc E.T. custom, can u make it sized for a standard 4-disc alpha size (3508 X 2175)? Also, did u get this DREW SRTUZAN artwork from his hardcover poster book? I just bought one and I noticed it's in there. Just curious. That would probably be your best bet for a hi-res pic of that poster if u have a good scanner. I just bought the EPSON 4180 and LUV it!!!

So if u could modify the ET cover the way I want, you'll make my day, Z.

Thanx buddy,
Kenny C.

Dr. Zaius 03-14-05 05:01 PM

First Contact is actually my next one after Indy and the quick 4-disc E.T. covers, and shouldn't take too long. I want to see if I can find some alternate poster art. I'll also put out the Generations cover with the standard poster art.

Kenny, the Struzan hardcover book was indeed the source I used for cleaning up the artwork. I'm going to doublecheck and make sure I updated both E.T. discs. I can make the 4 disc at the 3508 X 2175 size.


Dr. Z

pbishop69 03-14-05 06:10 PM

Indy/ET covers
 
Z,

Thanx for the update, buddy. CAN'T WAIT for the Indy bonus and ET covers!!!! They r going to look GREAT in my collection. Actually, they would both look great in anybody's dvd collection.

Kenny C.

Josh Z 03-14-05 07:01 PM

Yo!
 

Originally Posted by pbishop69
Also, would u be able to do another version of your E.T. cover? I need for u to take your 3-disc custom and make one for the 4-disc (which would include the soundtrack). It would appear u would have to slightly change the front banner at the top/include cd sountrack in the special features window on back/also there is a typo in synopsis (unsurpased should be unsurpassed). Also, I remember u saying that u were going to update Drew's artwork on front. Did u do that yet? Anyway......if u could do this, that'd be great. I figured, it wouldn't take u too long to do anyway with these minor changes. Let me know.

Are the "y" and the "o" really that much harder to type?

Dr. Zaius 03-15-05 01:43 AM

Okay, the Indy Bonus Disc is up and running, although I think I'm going to take another stab at the back in the near future. I'm happy with the front, though. Here it is:
http://www.spleenworld.com/coverart/images/indy_med.jpg

You can get it here.

Dr. Z


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