Pre-Order The Night of the Iguana (1964) (Warner Archive Collection) Available for Preorder (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

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[Robin9]

I won't pre-order but I'll definitely buy this disc at some stage.

 

[darkrock17]

Who did the art work for the cover it looks like Criterion's Tom Jones (1963) release. The DVD from 2006 used the original Saul Bass inspired poster, especially with the design of the iguana man and woman.

 

[JPCinema]

For me the original artwork is iconic. WA is always amazing using the original artwork. Why did they botch this?...........I will definitely print the original artwork to make a proper cover. I had 2 friends call me this morning and said they are not buying the blue ray because of the artwork on the cover. Here is the original poster....I like this one the best.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

Art appears based on the original overseas art from Belgium.

 

[Charles Smith]

Seriously, two (2) friends, individually, felt compelled to ring up a third friend this morning to say they're not buying a release because of the cover art?

I think my collection would be considerably less than half its size if that were such a concern.

What kind of customer stance is that to take these days, in the face of (1) a release by one of the best companies out there, (2) diminishing physical releases overall, and (3) the existence of people on this board (and probably every board) who do some incredibly beautiful customized artwork?

Buy it. Enjoy the movie, which I believe is what this is all about, anyway. Slip in different artwork. Done.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Seriously, two (2) friends, individually, felt compelled to ring up a third friend this morning to say they're not buying a release because of the cover art?

I think my collection would be half its size if that were such a concern.

What kind of customer stance is that these days, in the face of (1) a release by one of the best companies out there, (2) diminishing physical releases overall, and (3) the existence of people on this board (and probably every board) who do some incredibly beautiful customized artwork?

Listen, we all complain about the artwork. It's just one of the things we discuss as hobbyists and I think it's a legit concern.

However, completely agree with your post, Charles.

I have never abstained from purchasing a disc because I hated the artwork.

I have downloaded alternate artwork from those who do incredible work.

 

[Charles Smith]

Agree. I've done it, too. And there's plenty more in my collection that I could be changing out if I had the time and energy to focus on that.

 

[Malcolm R]

Unless you're planning to frame it or display it somehow, I don't see the issue. If it's on a shelf, all you'll ever see is the spine.

 

[Konstantinos]

I have never abstained from purchasing a disc because I hated the artwork.

I'm ashamed to say I have. And it's films I love.
Anyway, I don't have a problem with THIS artwork, so I'll be buying it.

 

[Thomas T]

I've been waiting for this on blu for what seems forever. Couldn't give a rat's arse about the cover. I'd nab it even if the cover was all black with The Night Of The Iguana in white lettering and nothing else! Hey, I like nice cover art as much as the next guy but ..... really?

P.S. I love the cover art they're using!

 

[B-ROLL]

As a young lad I was watching the Adam West Bat-Man TV show on the American Broadcasting Company - first run (or original repeat). There was a promo that coming up next was an ABC plays production of TNoTI with Stafford (O'Hara) Repp - I assumed it was a sci-fi creature feature - which I quickly found out it was NOT!

 

[JPCinema]

Seriously, two (2) friends, individually, felt compelled to ring up a third friend this morning to say they're not buying a release because of the cover art?

I think my collection would be considerably less than half its size if that were such a concern.

What kind of customer stance is that to take these days, in the face of (1) a release by one of the best companies out there, (2) diminishing physical releases overall, and (3) the existence of people on this board (and probably every board) who do some incredibly beautiful customized artwork?

Buy it. Enjoy the movie, which I believe is what this is all about, anyway. Slip in different artwork. Done.

That is what I will do. I love the film.

 

[bujaki]

Seriously, two (2) friends, individually, felt compelled to ring up a third friend this morning to say they're not buying a release because of the cover art?

I think my collection would be considerably less than half its size if that were such a concern.

What kind of customer stance is that to take these days, in the face of (1) a release by one of the best companies out there, (2) diminishing physical releases overall, and (3) the existence of people on this board (and probably every board) who do some incredibly beautiful customized artwork?

Buy it. Enjoy the movie, which I believe is what this is all about, anyway. Slip in different artwork. Done.

I wonder if people might loathe a movie but will buy the BD release because they absolutely adore the cover...

 

[Richard M S]

Haha, I came here to post that I pre-ordered the blu-ray and also that I found the cover art particularly riveting and eye-catching (but I planned on buying it regardless.)

I usually like the vintage foreign ads more than some of the US ads, so I am not surprised it may have been inspired by a Belgium poster

 

[RobertMG]

I wonder if people might loathe a movie but will buy the BD release because they absolutely adore the cover...

People can alwaya print there own covers a lot do according to other threads

 

[Dick]

But, please allow me to interrupt the artwork discussion with an intrusive comment about the movie inside the case...

If you like exotic locales (in this case, a steamy, tropical environment with an endless beach and small hostels for visitors surrounded by macaws, lizards and unpleasant insects, this is the movie for you. Saturated with atmosphere, with a moody Benjamin Frankel score and rich black and white cinematography by Gabriel Figueroa (DOP for TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA, KELLY'S HEROES, and a slew of Mexican productions). I like this film a whole, whole lot, for whatever that's worth.

Couldn't care less what the cover art looks like. This is a WAC release...the movie will look just great!

Was Deborah Kerr really that short?

 

[Thomas T]

Apropos of nothing, I had an Uncle who was furious that Ava Gardner was billed before Deborah Kerr because Kerr was an actress and Gardner a mere movie star

 

[darkrock17]

Was Deborah Kerr really that short?

She was 5'7, but the shortest of the 4 was Sue Lyon who was 5'3. Richard Burton was the tallest at 5'10, and Ava Gardner was in the middle at 5'6.

 

[Robert Crawford]

She was 5'7, but the shortest of the 4 was Sue Lyon who was 5'3. Richard Burton was the tallest at 5'10, and Ava Gardner was in the middle at 5'6.

I think Dick was being funny with his question about Kerr's height.