The lack of Theatre View development is why I've (reluctantly) given up on MC.
Maybe I'll come back to it if they implement even half the stuff that it needs to bring it up to the level that other (free) HTPC software is already at.
I feel here I have to stick up for the downtrodden Theatre View
For me it ticks most boxes. I had a brief affair with the "other (free) HTPC software" and it was an awful mistake. I believe at the time I described it as a polished turd. Thing is, even that glossy UI became very same-y after a week of use. The TV guide stuff is pretty good, but I have a separate PVR in my av setup so have no need for it. Perhaps that's where MC's Theatre View falls down? I'm racking my brain for something else MCE does that MC doesn't (other than mess up your library!). Conversely, the power & flexibility of MC with its view schemes makes Theatre View an absolute joy. As well as that, with a bit of skin and font tweaking (and installing G-Force) it looks lovely on my 1920x1080.
It's not that I think it doesn't need more development, but right now I believe it's a d**n fine looking piece of GUI when you have everything setup to your personal tastes.
I'm interested to know what features exist in MS's MCE that are lacking in JR's MC Theatre View? Perhaps I've missed something.