Firefly DVD Cover Art!!!

POSTED BY: GunslinginBrowncoat
UPDATED: Thursday, October 2, 2003 16:55
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GUNSLINGINBROWNCOAT

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 9:40 PM

A friend sent me this link today. I'm assuming since it's on The Digital Bits it's official???

NOTE: Edited to provide a bigger pic from a different source.

By the way, this is a pretty big first post, huh?

STILLSHINY

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 9:44 PM

Oh I proclaim a few celebratory chair spins!!!

This is a sight of true happiness. It sure looks like official cover art.

Yippie, Yay Shiny.

I give it two thumbs up!!!!!

and to Fox I give two fingers up

This is a reason to party!!!!

Mal: “See how I'm not punching him? I think I've grown!”

BRTICK

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:22 PM

I don't know if i really care for the cover art... oh well.

Keep Flying!

GUNSLINGINBROWNCOAT

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BRTick:
I don't know if i really care for the cover art... oh well.

The only thing I'm a bit iffy about is that planet in the upper right hand corner, it's unfamilier which my tastes translate into cheesy. I suppose it'll grow on me though. I wonder what the back and inside are gonna look like...

God helps those who help themselves.

HAKEN

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:28 PM

Looks to me like it was made by a monkey. Definately on the cheap side with no original artwork.

SUCCATASH

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:39 PM

I agree, it looks like an amateur Browncoat Photoshop job.

MATWANG

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:39 PM

Well, I guess we can give Fox an "A" for consistency. Cheap bastards.

I just wish it had a sticker on that said, "Fox's only 2003 Emmy Award Winner!"

SUCCATASH

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:40 PM

I think all those photos came from a magazine.

GUNSLINGINBROWNCOAT

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:44 PM

Well, you guys make good points but I still think it's decent. For one, plenty of TV DVDs I've seen use stock art and Firefly is not going to be an extremely promoted release for the stuido, we're lucky to have it period. Also, the cover art could change between now and production. I think it'll be more appealing when we get a better scan and when we see it in person as well.

God helps those who help themselves.

ETHROS

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 11:47 PM

i love it. Nice and shiny

HAKEN

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 11:50 PM

It's interesting to note that Serenity has never flown over an Earth-like planet with great oceans in the series.

LEEH

Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:49 AM

Looks like the real thing--I just got a notification from TVshowsonDVD.com that they have the cover art, and that's what they show at the site. . . .

JUGGERNAUT

Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:52 AM

Me, I was hoping for a minimalist approach: just that brown leatherette look with the emblazoned Serenity line art.

But realistically, I'll look at the cover art -- good or bad -- for exactly 10 seconds anyway.

I suppose, from a marketing standpoint, it might actually be a good thing. It says "look -- this is science fiction," and may bring in new viewers where a cryptic or overly artsy cover may not.

LIVINGIMPAIRED

Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:58 AM

I love the cover art. Most definately shiny.

I found a better pic, too:

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LJSQUARED

Thursday, September 25, 2003 2:09 AM

That ain't the real cover, its a photoshop job.
I've seen this before, they use a temporary one to show on websites.
The planet looks like its ripped from a firefly fan site I once visited but I can't remember the name. Anyone else know the site?

Also, look at the firefly logo it's using some other font and starts with a lower case f.

FFYING2

Thursday, September 25, 2003 2:45 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by GunslinginBrowncoat:
Also, the cover art could change between now and production.

I hope one change is the addition of:

EMMY AWARD-WINNING SPECIAL EFFECTS

And thanks for the warning, but you're not "useless" today, GunslinginBrowncoat.

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Quote:
Originally posted by LJSquared:
Also, look at the firefly logo it's using some other font and starts with a lower case f.

That's the same logo that's on the defunct official website and message board, but the script covers do have the capital "F" form.

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SUCCATASH

Thursday, September 25, 2003 2:47 AM

It's got to be fake, but why? Are you saying Fox purposely released a fake cover, or some fan did?

Since it's on Digital Bits and TvShowsOnDVD, it seems official, but....

I personally know graphic artists working for $12 an hour who could make something 100 times better in about 10 minutes.

I am confused.

LJSQUARED

Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:42 AM

Talking of cheesy photoshop stuff made in ten minutes, I was wondering if anybody was still interested in vcd covers.

I used to run (the now dead) trekvideo.com/firefly and hosted them there. If people are still interested and it's Ok with Haken, I'd like to finish the set and put them in the blue sun room.

I can't remember which episode I got up to but it was somewhere halfway.

Here's the first two at any rate:
http://www.geocities.com/lewisjljones/index.html

http://www.geocities.com/lewisjljones/ff2.html

DUNDEE

Thursday, September 25, 2003 4:18 AM

you know what i think could have been cool

just simply the logo and the glowing ship from the end of any epp.. do it all up with matalic reflective ink and stuff to so when you move the box its all shiny

not that they need to make the dvds shinyer its just would be cool

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Today we where kidnapped my hill folk never to be seen again, it was the best day ever.

DUNDEE

Thursday, September 25, 2003 4:23 AM

Or this

BLUEHOOT

Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:27 AM

"just simply the logo and the glowing ship from the end of any epp"

I am also fond of minimalism and classy simplicity when it comes to cover art. Despite my feelings for Buffy, I like their cover art...Angel's too. I like the whole monochromatic thing they have going on as well.

I'd go for something as simple as Firefly just floating in a sea of black (a la AC/DC) or the title with some browns....or the title and the ship because well the ship is dead sexy.

MAKEROFPATHS

Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:30 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Haken:
Looks to me like it was made by a monkey. Definately on the cheap side with no original artwork.

In fact, that exact photo of the cast is available for broadcasters to use, e.g., Space in Canada uses it for its Web site. When you select Firefly, this image comes up beside the broadcast times and plot summaries.

Blech! So conventional for such an UNconventional show. Okay, so there are no "aliens" in the image. That's unusual for an SF show, but who's going to notice?

I'd like to see some image that evokes a bit of a shock reaction from the casual viewer. How about the opening scene in Our Mrs. Reynolds: the covered wagon rolls thru pond with everyone blasting away at each other and Serenity parked out back in view.

Okay guys, that's your cue. Maybe start a new thread to present ideas for new cover art and hope that ME sees it.

Otherwise, I think I'm going to write a note to ME to plead for something different.

STILLSHINY

Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:02 PM

Hey, a few months back we were happy just to have the DVD's. I wouldn't have given a rip about the covers. Now, let's face it we all may have different ideas on the way we think it should look. That's all part of our personality. I mean heck if we all thought the same we'd be awfully "trekish" Sure I'd have done them differently, and some of ya'll would have dissed up on that too. But we have "cover art". I guess to me it just symbolizes that they aren't gonna pull the plug or the rug from us at the last minute. Sure, we've all gone through alot of crap from Fox & even Amazon. But hey we've got a DVD set. I no longer have to watch them on a cheesy slow computer where they skip & pop. I get quality DVD sound with commentary that I can play on any freaking size screen I want!!! I'm sure we all have opinions on what we would have prefered for the cover art, the extra features, heck I've seen arguments over what we think the right order episode should be, but we got something, and a MOVIE on the way. Sorry, if I'm going off. Opinions are fine and healthy, but lets try to sound a bit grateful. Don't take away my Brown Coat just because I don't agree.

SERGEANTX

Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:24 PM

No, its a crummy cover. I'm not even gonna buy the DVD. Heck I'm gonna quit watching the show. This is an outrage! In fact, I want a refund for all those episodes I downloaded.

SergeantX

"..and here's to all the dreamers, may our open hearts find rest." -- Nanci Griffith

NUMFAR

Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:32 PM

Oh well, whenever they feel like releasing it I'm sure that the region two version will have a different cover (and widescreen) so you could hold out for that if you hate the cover that much.

SARAHETC

Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by stillshiny:
But we have "cover art". I guess to me it just symbolizes that they aren't gonna pull the plug or the rug from us at the last minute. Sure, we've all gone through alot of crap from Fox & even Amazon. But hey we've got a DVD set. I no longer have to watch them on a cheesy slow computer where they skip & pop. I get quality DVD sound with commentary that I can play on any freaking size screen I want!!!

I think the thrust of the discussion is not biting that hand that now deigns to feed us, SS. It's whether or not this is the genuine cover art. And this is not the first piece of bogus cover art to have circulated.

I agree with Succatash-- $12/hour graphic artists could photoshop it up better in 10 minutes.

Sit tight. It'll get here.

Sarah

I'm a dying breed who still believes, haunted by American dreams. ---Neko Case

STILLSHINY

Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sarahetc:
Quote:
Originally posted by stillshiny:
But we have "cover art". I guess to me it just symbolizes that they aren't gonna pull the plug or the rug from us at the last minute. Sure, we've all gone through alot of crap from Fox & even Amazon. But hey we've got a DVD set. I no longer have to watch them on a cheesy slow computer where they skip & pop. I get quality DVD sound with commentary that I can play on any freaking size screen I want!!!

I think the thrust of the discussion is not biting that hand that now deigns to feed us, SS. It's whether or not this is the genuine cover art. And this is not the first piece of bogus cover art to have circulated.

I agree with Succatash-- $12/hour graphic artists could photoshop it up better in 10 minutes.

Sit tight. It'll get here.

Sarah

I'm a dying breed who still believes, haunted by American dreams. ---Neko Case

Point taken, and agreed. Though I would be curious to see other browncoats designs. I'm always impressed by custom cover art. Used to burn alot of U2 shows with custom covers before Firefly.

Mal: “See how I'm not punching him? I think I've grown!”

GUNSLINGINBROWNCOAT

Thursday, September 25, 2003 7:22 PM

Now that I put a biiiig pic up there, I must say it doesn't look too much better.

I do like the spine though!

God helps those who help themselves.

STILLSHINY

Thursday, September 25, 2003 7:33 PM

I am in total agreement on the spine. Saw that somewhere else earlier today.

Mal: “See how I'm not punching him? I think I've grown!”

HARBATKIN

Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SergeantX:
No, its a crummy cover. I'm not even gonna buy the DVD. Heck I'm gonna quit watching the show. This is an outrage! In fact, I want a refund for all those episodes I downloaded.

SergeantX

lol @ sergeantx

The bottom half and the spine are alright but I think the planet behind Serenity looks out of place. Don't know if it's the real cover art or not but I'm more interested in what's inside the shiny box than what's on the outside anyway.

...like a trained ape, without the training

SIGNYM

Thursday, September 25, 2003 10:45 PM

It's got all my favorite faces on the cover and presumable will have all of the episodes inside!

What's not to like??????

TALRIUS

Friday, September 26, 2003 4:30 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Succatash:
It's got to be fake, but why? Are you saying Fox purposely released a fake cover, or some fan did?

One thing to note, the Serenity in the picture is wrong.

That's the original Serenity from the un-aired pilot or better known as "the boxy" Serenity. The stream line Serenity is the primary one used in the series, except in a few stock footage scenes. So that might bring merit to the fake cover.

It doesn't matter though, I'm still buying the DVD's. I almost hesitate to send money to FOX though.

BLACKSTAR

Friday, September 26, 2003 9:15 PM

The image of Serenity on the cover is identical to the one used in the Firefly Wallpaper released on the Fox site, and I mean identical. The angle of the ship, lighting, coloration and shadowing are dead on, as if the image was lifted from the wallpaper. If this really is genuine, than fox deserves another 'gorram fox' for their cheapness. Any takers?

Oh, my God! Who's flying this thing? Oh, right, that would be me...

LJC

Friday, September 26, 2003 9:33 PM

You can see a "life sized" pic of the box art here:

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=2475

I actually like it--love the sepia tone. And I don't mind the fact that it's three publicity stills we've seen before, tho personally? I would have used this pic:

http://www.loony-archivist.com/shiny/img/gallery/firefly_cast1 . jpg

(pic is HUGE, so just cut and paste and take the spaces out around the jpg)

instead of this one:

But only 'cause I think Nathan looks yummier in the other shot.

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Some take the high road. Some take the low road.
And some just go screaming down the highway, dropping flaming bits of wreckage.

SUCCATASH

Friday, September 26, 2003 9:44 PM

So, does everyone agree that this is real and not a fake? My first thought was "this can't be real" but I guess it is.

LJC

Friday, September 26, 2003 10:14 PM

Oh surreal--I hadn't noticed it until now, but the box art? They Photoshop'd Jewel (who is smiling in the original photo). How odd.

ETA: and they photoshop'd Adam too, tho that oen makes more sense to me, since he was slightly out of focus in the original shot. And from the lack-of-bread, it looks like they used a "Train Job" still...

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Some take the high road. Some take the low road.
And some just go screaming down the highway, dropping flaming bits of wreckage.

LUCRETIA

Friday, September 26, 2003 10:30 PM

I was just unhappy to see:

"The complete series"

Makes it seem so final. :(

TELLTALE

Saturday, September 27, 2003 1:46 PM

My Precioussssss...

(Just registered an account on Amazon just to order FF.)
(Just registered here just to share the joy.)
()

http://www.TelltaleProductions.tk

11THHOUR

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 1:11 AM

* sigh *

While I am thrilled that Firefly is being released on DVD, the cover "art" leaves a lot to be desired.

Mainly because I desired something that ROCKED.

Could be wishful thinking on my part but, is there any possibility that this cover design is false, and that Mutant Enemy wants to surprise the heck out of us with the REAL, and awesome, cover on December 9th?

Oh please, oh please Joss... be THAT devious...

11thHour
(who hasn't posted since September 11th)

"Every frame of this movie looks like someone's last known photograph." Tom Servo - MST3K

STEALTH

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 1:44 AM

As for us Australians that have had to download the series by whatever means we could, normally IRC and wait in que for 2 days for the gorram thing to even start only to have it drop out halfway through...but it was worth it for a GREAT!! series.
I'm greatfull it's comming out in DVD format at all despite the cover which I think is ok( the point of this thread)and despite I now have to go and buy a new DVD player that does multi-region cd's it's worth it to see this great EMMY award winning show the way it was meant to be seen!
Also keep in mind the cover has to be appealing to those people that haven't seen Firefly or don't study every frame in the show and may not know how great it really is.

STILLSHINY

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 1:42 PM

Don't know if anyone pointed it out yet, but this is the cover art used at Amazon.com. Just FYI.

Mal: “See how I'm not punching him? I think I've grown!”

BARNEYT

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 3:25 PM

BTW - has anyone noticed how, despite the fact that it says DVD on the spine, that picture is of a video cover? (well, the spine is wide enough for a video, maybe that's just the editing)

still, ain't complaining - they can ship it in a tatty brown paper bag if they want, just so long as they ship it!

"I think the right place to start is to say, fair is fair. This is who we are. These are our numbers." Mr Willis of Ohio - The West Wing

STILLSHINY

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 3:33 PM

Actually alot of these box set kinds have that type of cover. What happened to this page it's like meaga-wide?

Mal: “See how I'm not punching him? I think I've grown!”

MAKEROFPATHS

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 4:07 PM

This mega-wideness happened to me, too. This happens sometimes on this site. Not that I'm complain' or anyythin'.

Haken?

KAYTHRYN

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 4:18 PM

Are you guys talking about yesterday’s messages on linear mode? A large picture was posted and because of that the boxy thingies that each message is in changes size, become as wide as the picture.

--Oh, I just saw this individual thread now... don’t know what’s up.

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LUNATIKAT

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 6:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by makerofpaths:
This mega-wideness happened to me, too. This happens sometimes on this site. Not that I'm complain' or anyythin'.

Haken?

Same thing happens to me. Anyone know how I can resize it?

Lunatikat - when the brain is hungry, feed it.

STILLSHINY

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 6:42 PM

I did notice a huge black box under the 4th or 5th post down. i tried to copy the pic. it's a huge blank space. Don't know if that sheds light on it or not.

Mal: “See how I'm not punching him? I think I've grown!”

KIKINE

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 7:02 PM

Does anyone else think that almost everyone on
the cover art (except for maybe Jayne)is rather
expressionless? IMHO it does not capture the
anywhere near the incredible range of emotion
anyone of these actors is capable of expressing.
On the other hand...as long as the good stuff
is inside...

KIKINE

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 7:06 PM

P.S. Just hit enter at the end of your
prefered line length to shorten the
widescreen thingy. It's easier to read.

BARNEYT

Thursday, October 2, 2003 12:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by stillshiny:
Actually alot of these box set kinds have that type of cover.

D'oh! I'd forgotten it was a four-disc box-set... Shame on me!

"I think the right place to start is to say, fair is fair. This is who we are. These are our numbers." Mr Willis of Ohio - The West Wing

SERGEANTX

Thursday, October 2, 2003 12:35 PM

Quote:
Does anyone else think that almost everyone on the cover art (except for maybe Jayne)is rather expressionless?

It's as though their souls have been sucked out by a faceless evil corporation bent on their demise. Was it the Alliance, or was if fox?....

Maybe this boxed set is actually about the oft noted 'meta-tragedy' of Firefly. I wonder who plays Gail?

SergeantX

"..and here's to all the dreamers, may our open hearts find rest." -- Nanci Griffith

STILLSHINY

Thursday, October 2, 2003 12:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SergeantX:
Quote:

Maybe this boxed set is actually about the oft noted 'meta-tragedy' of Firefly. I wonder who plays Gail?

SergeantX

"..and here's to all the dreamers, may our open hearts find rest." -- Nanci Griffith

Ya know based on some of the more unique & even outlandish theories as to why the show was cancelled it could make a very entertaining "doc or mockumentary" Bring in the whole sports season aspect, with abunch of money hungry fox execs deciding the demise of the show. Maybe show them hiriring a group of television hitmen, who's whole purpose is to assasinate good television. Maybe the ultimate villan could be this illuminati group that is sworn a blood oath to one of Leonard Nimoy's ears that they keep vaccum sealed in a glass case. And their oath is to see to the destructiion of any Sci-Fi that has potential to be better than Star Trek. Wow! I'm either twisted, creative, or just well caffinated. This could be a fun project for a small time indie film maker. Someone once posted a comic strip that kind of inspired this. I'll see if I can find it.....

Any way to give credit, where due it's the work of fellow Browncoat SERENITYVALLEY.

to see more go to this thread http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=2387

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LUNATIKAT

Thursday, October 2, 2003 2:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kikine:
P.S. Just hit enter at the end of your
prefered line length to shorten the
widescreen thingy. It's easier to read.

I'm not doing it right, I think. Where do I position the cursor before hitting enter? (Thanks for the help!)

Lunatikat - excuse me while I go perform dental surgery on animals

KIKINE

Thursday, October 2, 2003 4:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Lunatikat:
Quote:
Originally posted by Kikine:
P.S. Just hit enter at the end of your
prefered line length to shorten the
widescreen thingy. It's easier to read.

Quote:
I'm not doing it right, I think. Where do I position the cursor before hitting enter? (Thanks for the help!)
Quote:

Remember typewriters? Pretend
you have a margin and just hit enter
at the end of your line.

Kikine
I've seen the lightning...now I'm waiting
to hear the thunder.

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KIKINE

Thursday, October 2, 2003 4:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Lunatikat:
Quote:
Originally posted by Kikine:
P.S. Just hit enter at the end of your
prefered line length to shorten the
widescreen thingy. It's easier to read.

Quote:
I'm not doing it right, I think. Where do I position the cursor before hitting enter? (Thanks for the help!)
Quote:

Remember typewriters? Pretend
you have a margin and just hit enter
at the end of your line.

Kikine
I've seen the lightning...now I'm waiting
to hear the thunder.

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KIKINE

Thursday, October 2, 2003 4:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Lunatikat:
Quote:
Originally posted by Kikine:
P.S. Just hit enter at the end of your
prefered line length to shorten the
widescreen thingy. It's easier to read.

Quote:
I'm not doing it right, I think. Where do I position the cursor before hitting enter? (Thanks for the help!)
Quote:

Remember typewriters? Pretend
you have a margin and just hit enter
at the end of your line.

Kikine
I've seen the lightning...now I'm waiting
to hear the thunder.

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KIKINE

Thursday, October 2, 2003 4:39 PM

oops...sorry. I've got a problem
with my server.

Kikine
I've seen the lightning...now I'm waiting
to hear the thunder

KIKINE

Thursday, October 2, 2003 4:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SergeantX:

Quote:
Does anyone else think that almost
everyone on the cover art (except for maybe
Jayne)is rather expressionless?

Quote:
It's as though their souls have been sucked out by a faceless evil corporation bent on their demise. Was it the Alliance, or was if
fox?....

Exactly!

Quote:
Maybe this boxed set is actually about the oft noted 'meta-tragedy' of Firefly. I wonder who plays Gail?

Who's Gail?

Kikine
I've seen the lightning...now I'm waiting
for the thunder

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