Warner Bros. back to double-sided discs for "DUKES"...why?

MarkDukes · 02-19-2006, 02:43 PM

Perhaps Gord or David can help us out here...as to why Warner has decided to go back to double-sided discs for the upcoming May release of DUKES season 6, when after the last several seasons were one-sided affairs.

Anyone have a guess?

Pete Battista · 02-19-2006, 03:02 PM

I don't know... but I am really disappointed about this myself. I much prefer the single sided discs.

MattHR · 02-19-2006, 03:07 PM

At least WB's double-siders aren't as bad as Universal's. It may have something to do with making the packaging as compact as possible, by using fewer discs. I posted this from another thread:

Interesting industry article on the increasing use of slim cases for DVD releases from Video Business Online:
http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6308533.html

A few blurbs from the article:

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With the looming introduction of two new high-definition disc formats threatening to create a space crisis on retailers’—and consumers’—already crowded shelves, several suppliers are slimming down their disc packaging.

This month, Nexpak launched a multiple-disc tray improvement that fits 10 discs into a case just 1¼ inch wide. Since August, the company has offered a three- to six-disc package that is 1 inch wide.

Starting with its Lucy & Desi Collection on May 9, Warner is re-configuring all of its catalog box sets with super slim Amarays.

Although details are still being hammered out, high-def titles are shaping up to be tinier than their standard DVD counterparts. It’s estimated that packages for both HD DVD and Blu-ray single-disc titles will be 11mm thick apiece, down from standard DVD’s approximately 15mm package.

Dan*T · 02-19-2006, 05:20 PM

I agree, I was hoping for single sided for the remaining releases. Although I noticed that W.B. uses double sided disks for their Dallas releases as well..

RogerH · 02-19-2006, 07:34 PM

Yeah I was hoping for single sided discs as well

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Jesse Skeen · 02-19-2006, 08:00 PM

Anyone who prefers single-sided discs in those overlapping cases to half as many 2-siders is NUTS!

Greg_S_H · 02-19-2006, 09:05 PM

I was going to say, "Well, then I'm nuts," but I read a little more carefully and saw that I agree with you.

Thinner packaging, yay!

Pete Battista · 02-20-2006, 06:03 AM

I still prefer single sided discs... and space don't have to be an issue... look at Charmed: Season 2 on... Macgyver: Season 2 on... and sure many other that is not popping to mind this early in the morn...

6 discs in 3 thinpaks... takes up no more room then the double sided discs in a digipak.

MarkDukes · 02-20-2006, 05:13 PM

What are the chances of Warner doing a box set or special edition release for all the seasons of the DUKES after they release the final season 7?

MattHR · 02-20-2006, 05:24 PM

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What are the chances of Warner doing a box set or special edition release for all the seasons of the DUKES after they release the final season 7?

Probably zero. But if they did, it'd be cool if the entire series was contained in a miniature "General Lee", complete with working horn! Just pop the hood or trunk to access the discs.

Pete Battista · 02-20-2006, 06:06 PM

What are the chances of Warner doing a box set or special edition release for all the seasons of the DUKES after they release the final season 7?

Even if they do... which is possible... but I don't think likely... I am happy with what I got... it would take an aweful lot (lots more extras... all single sided... much better packaging) for me to upgrade the sets.