I really hope that J River will include a new smooth skin for MC13 when it is fully released.
Even though Noire was a good leap towards a good looking skin, it just don't cut it in Theater View.
Not in 2008. Just take a look at Mac and Vista media center. It looks so much better.
For most of the MC12 and 13 users it's the inside that counts the most, but it helps alot if it looks nice as well.