Aladdin Special Edition - Box art - real or fake?

[wizzer]

Probably real, although it looks like Disney is nearly flirting with breaking the 23% Genie rule.

no doubt. i think carpet gets more props on that cover i dunno i think it could be cooler. they need to talk with our resident cover artist.

[wizzer]

something closer to this

[Tangela]

something closer to this

Ejem... To tell you the truth, thank god they didn't use such a bad cover, I didn't like any of Chernobog's covers really, they were pretty boring. I like colors.

I like the other one better.

[wizzer]

this is the picture that my dvdafficianado list shows

[Loomis]

Yeah, well - looks like the other Platinums really....

Variation on the standard character shots, silver bar at the top...

Still, it is nice to have a bit of a preview...

...and it seems they are continuing with the 'villain in bottom right corner' rule set by the Sleeping Beauty SE.

I actually think that the cover is pretty well laid out - all the major players there. However, it is a bit a shame when the title character is smaller than the big blue guy (but hey, it's Robin Williams....we can forgive all).

[MickeyMouseboy]

this is the picture that my dvdafficianado list shows

That should be the collector's gift set box art! i love early Disney theatrical posters before they went kiddie and soccer mom-ish

[Cinderelly]

this is the picture that my dvdafficianado list shows

That should be the collector's gift set box art! i love early Disney theatrical posters before they went kiddie and soccer mom-ish

I agree with you. It seems to me that this cover is only aimed at getting childrens' attention. Don't get me wrong, it is a alright cover but I like the simple, mysterious covers more . I think that the simplistic cover should be the collector's box set rather than the regular release. The collector's box set is more adult oriented than the regular release so I think it's art should be correlate appropriatly. This cover art suits the normal release just fine.
In addition, I would take the look of the Lion King box set over it's regular release cover any day. Don't flame me. It's just my humble opinion.

[Tangela]

That should be the collector's gift set box art! i love early Disney theatrical posters before they went kiddie and soccer mom-ish

I agree with you. It seems to me that this cover is only aimed at getting childrens' attention. Don't get me wrong, it is a alright cover but I like the simple, mysterious covers more . I think that the simplistic cover should be the collector's box set rather than the regular release. The collector's box set is more adult oriented than the regular release so I think it's art should be correlate appropriatly. This cover art suits the normal release just fine.
In addition, I would take the look of the Lion King box set over it's regular release cover any day. Don't flame me. It's just my humble opinion.

I don't see anything wrong with covers being designed to attract children's attention, after all, they ARE children's films, although lately it seems that the Disney Company wants to satisfy adults rather than kids, which is kind of sad. I think covers should really represent the entire film, including all the main characters. The best cover made to date is partly displayed in my avatar. No cover can be better than that one.

[MickeyMouseboy]

::follows Tangela:: ::gives a serious look:: are you Tangela Jellyroll? ::gives him a weird look::


Disney movies are not for Children only and neither are they kids movie. people who think cartoons are for kids are ......... well i won't say you guys can fill in the blank with whatever you feel like calling them

[Tangela]

Disney movies are not for Children only and neither are they kids movie. people who think cartoons are for kids are ......... well i won't say you guys can fill in the blank with whatever you feel like calling them

I didn't say that Disney movies were only for children, but they are regularly meant to be, and I think kids are what keep the Disney Company alive. Anyway, why are covers such a big deal? The important thing is what's on the inside. Hey! Look at this, Beauty is found on the inside, see the moral? Shame on all those Beauty and the Beast fans, who will not take an ugly looking DVD, although it might have money inside! .

[MickeyMouseboy]

I highly doubt Kids are keeping Disney alive since they dont work or handle cash. I think people that have are up in age, grown up, nostalgia, collector is what's keeping disney alive. not kiddies. ex. If MMB doesnt want to tell take his future kids (when he has them) to see a disney film then Disney is loosing cause of me not my kids

[Satoshi]

I love early Disney theatrical posters before they went kiddie and soccer mom-ish

Let's not forget that were it not for kids and soccer moms, Disney wouldn't be anywhere near as successful in their animation department as they are today. Therefore they might have shut down all animation divisions period sometime in the past.

EDIT: Oops, it seems that Tangela has already said this.....

OMG!!! I just agreed with Tangela about something!!! Wow.....

[Squirrel]

It looks like a nice cover. I think that, of the Platinum releases, The Lion King has the best cover, but this one is nice, too. I can't wait for Aladdin's release, though. It's been several years since I've seen it, but I remember it fondly.

[Prince Phillip]

I do NOT like the cover art, though I don't doubt that that is what is being planned by Disney at this point. Here is why I don't like it:

-The Genie should not be the focal point! Damn! The movie is called Aladdin! And while some may argue that is he is, the fact is that when he is the biggest character on there and at the top holding the Aladdin title, he is the focal point.

-The blue in the cover is not rich like they other platinum cover colors. Beauty and the Beast had a rich blue cover, with different shades of blue kinda swirled in, same with the Lion King which was a rich orange, and Snow White with the purple, which may not have been so rich, but was still kinda swirly with different purple shades.

I think Aladdin should have a rich red backround, swirled with some lighter red or orange, to match the others better. I do not like the blue.

-It doesn't scream out quality to me. The others in the series were painted in a very distinct way, and while the Aladdin cover may resemble them a little, it quality seems to be poorer, almost like it was the direct to video sequal, while the other platinums were the Feature Animation picture, if that makes any sense.

I'm not saying it's all bad, but there is definate room for improvement.


Oh and about the whole MMB and Tangela discussion. The fact is you're both a little right.
The fact is, the covers do need to be something that attract kids as well as adults. I don't think the covers need to be all stylistic, perhaps for the collector's editions (that would be perfect), but at the same time, not everything needs to be dumbed down for kids. They can appreciate a nice simple cover, they don't need a cover with too much going on, and while it is what's on the disc itself (the movie) that counts, it doesn't mean the cover shouldn't also be enticing to look at.

[Sekaino Jasmine]

I agree with you, Prince Phillip 100%! I mean, it's an improvement over that other one, but it just isn't...fantastic. Also, I don't like that title. It's a terrible color.

[michelle]

I'm on the fence here, not sure if I like it or not.

To me, it's just a bit too busy and the violet-blue-indigo colour is a bit wishy-washy. Like PP and Jasmine, I would like to see it a richer, more vibrant colour, like they had on the back of the discount booklet which came with LK 1 1/2. (I'm not sure about the red though! Sorry Prince Phillip!) Still, its not too bad and its sure to undergo some tweaking.

I'm sure the collector's edition will have a classier, simpler design which I'm looking forward to previewing.

Otherwise, I'm pretty glad that there's some consistency with the Platinum banner.

As for whether it's real or not ... I wouldn't be surprised if it was.

[GOGOinVegas]

I think its nice, and it does look real/authentic, but I agree that a different color sheme for a Platinum title is needed on our shelves! It sure does seem like it'll be forever until it finally arrives!

[Jake Lipson]

It seems a bit cluttered and unorganized to me, and I'd like it redone (though keeping the general concept.) I don't like that perticular pic of Geenie much either. And I'm not too keen on the new pink/purple logo.

But it does indeed seem like somehting Disney would do and I think it is real.

I still want something artsy: just Aladdin bathed in blue standing over the lamp in the cave would be awesome, although Disney will never do that. But in order to be classy and catchy to kids, I'd just as soon have them use the final theatrical poster, personally.

[Grunches]

I like the box, I think that the disc will be different. At least I hope!

[Mermaid Kelly]

I do NOT like the cover art, though I don't doubt that that is what is being planned by Disney at this point. Here is why I don't like it:

-The Genie should not be the focal point! Damn! The movie is called Aladdin! And while some may argue that is he is, the fact is that when he is the biggest character on there and at the top holding the Aladdin title, he is the focal point.

-The blue in the cover is not rich like they other platinum cover colors. Beauty and the Beast had a rich blue cover, with different shades of blue kinda swirled in, same with the Lion King which was a rich orange, and Snow White with the purple, which may not have been so rich, but was still kinda swirly with different purple shades.

I think Aladdin should have a rich red backround, swirled with some lighter red or orange, to match the others better. I do not like the blue.

-It doesn't scream out quality to me. The others in the series were painted in a very distinct way, and while the Aladdin cover may resemble them a little, it quality seems to be poorer, almost like it was the direct to video sequal, while the other platinums were the Feature Animation picture, if that makes any sense.

I'm not saying it's all bad, but there is definate room for improvement.

You said that perfectly Prince Phillip....I agree 100%, Aladdin should be the focal point, a red background would be great, and it should be less cluttered.