Christopher Reeve Superman Collection on DVD!

[Ethan Van Sciver]

November 28th release date....This looks great, but it's coming before the giganto 14 disc Superman collection that hasn't been officially slated for release yet. I guess this is for the general public. Still, it's a preview of things to come! Here are the contents!

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE (1978/2001) Four-Disc Special Edition contents:

DISC ONE
* Original 1978 theatrical version with soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1
* Commentary by producer Pierre Spengler and executive producer Ilya Salkind
* Theatrical trailers, TV Spots
DISC TWO
* 2001 expanded edition movie with commentary by director Richard Donner & creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1
* Music-only audio track
DISC THREE
* Taking Flight: The Development of Superman
* Making Superman: Filming the Legend
* The Magic Behind the Cape
* Restored scenes
* Screen tests
* Audio-only bonus: additional music cues
DISC FOUR
* Vintage TV special The Making of Superman the Movie
* 1951 Movie Superman and the Mole-Men, starring George Reeves
* 9 Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons mastered from superior vault elements

SUPERMAN II Two-Disc Special Edition (1980) contents:

DISC ONE
* Movie with commentary by producer Pierre Spengler and executive producer Ilya Salkind
* Additional scenes (over 8 minutes worth)
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1
* Theatrical trailer
DISC TWO
* Vintage TV specials The Making of Superman II & Superman's 50th Anniversary
* New featurette First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
* The Remaining 8 Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons mastered from superior vault elements

SUPERMAN III Deluxe Edition (1983) contents:

* Movie with commentary by producer Pierre Spengler and executive producer Ilya Salkind
* Vintage TV special The Making of Superman III
* Additional scenes (over 19 minutes worth)
* Theatrical trailer

SUPERMAN IV THE QUEST FOR PEACE (1987) contents:

* Movie with commentary by screenwriter Mark Rosenthal
* Additional scenes (over 30 minutes worth!)
* Theatrical trailer

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[RobertTN]

Wow, I've held off on everything but the first Superman movie in anticipation of something like this. But, is Superman II the Richard Donner cut in this set, or will that be something different? I thought the new Superman II DVD would contain both versions...

[Ethan Van Sciver]

The Richard Donner version of Superman II is being sold separately, but I'm sure that it'll be included in the 14 disc set.

[Brad N.]

Well, time to go sell my body on the corner AGAIN! This is really going to hurt.

[RobertTN]

I'd like to have this set still, obviously, cause here I am posting on a comic book board, but I think I'll have to go with the Donner Superman II first.

[kylethoreau]

As fans have been hoping, Warner has also officially announced the release of the 14-disc Superman: The Ultimate Collector's Edition DVD box set (SRP $99.92) for 11/28. Packaged in a special tin case, the set will include the 2-disc Superman Returns: Special Edition, the 4-disc Superman: The Movie - Special Edition, the 2-disc Superman II: Special Edition, the single-disc Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, the single-disc Superman III and Superman IV DVDs, the You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman documentary, the previously-released Look Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman and a Bryan Singer's Journals Extended Edition disc featuring all of the director's video web-logs shot on the set of Superman Returns. The case will also include a reproduction of the Superman #7 comic book, a booklet on the history of the character and a mail-in offer for all 5 Superman feature film movie posters. Here's a look at the box set's contents, all laid out for you to see...
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[jmwilly]

Originally, I heard that a movie-only edition of Supergirl was going to be included on the Ultimate set. I seriously doubt that not having Supergirl will be a deal-breaker for anyone, though.

[Sharis the Bunny]

Originally, I heard that a movie-only edition of Supergirl was going to be included on the Ultimate set. I seriously doubt that not having Supergirl will be a deal-breaker for anyone, though.


What??? Say it isn't so! That's like having the Ultimate Lea Thompson collection and completely ignoring HOWARD THE DUCK.

For shame! Tsk, tsk. :no:

[Sully7625]

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I know what I am asking Santa Claus to bring me for Christmas.
It is really not that bad of a deal. I have seen the 8 disc set on pre-sale for 60.00. The 2 disc of Superman Returns will probably be between 20.00 and 25.00 anyway. Its only a little bit more for this massive set.
I have yet to see any pre-orders for this set or Superman Returns though.

[ClintP]

I hate to be the downer, but isn't all of that just a bit excessive? What is the price going to be on that monster?

[John Drake]

Holy shit the 14 disc thing looks amazing.

[Sy-Klone]

I think I'll pass. I only really love the first two Reeve Superman films. I've already got the first film on DVD. It may not have the same extras in this re-release, though, so I may end up getting it. I'm definitely getting the Donner cut of Superman II. I'm also definitely getting Superman Returns.

[RobertTN]

I think I'll pass. I only really love the first two Reeve Superman films. I've already got the first film on DVD. It may not have the same extras in this re-release, though, so I may end up getting it. I'm definitely getting the Donner cut of Superman II. I'm also definitely getting Superman Returns.

Yeah, I think I'll follow this strategy too, unless I hit the lottery. I'm too broke buyin' comics at 3 bucks a pop; the current run of Busiek Superman comics is way more worth buyin' than Superman III or IV. Oh yeah, the Verheiden/Van Sciver team is a winner on Superman/Batman too...

[Dennis K]

With all due respect to Christopher Reeve, none of his Superman movies have held up particularily well, and all of them after II were just plain awful.

[RobertTN]

With all due respect to Christopher Reeve, none of his Superman movies have held up particularily well, and all of them after II were just plain awful.

I strongly disagree with respect to the first film; I still think Superman the movie is one of the best superhero movies ever. I strongly agree with respect to III and IV though. Now I think we should withhold judgment on II until the Richard Donner cut; I'm a sucker for those full page ads that just came out in the last week or two's round of comics; I totally have to get this!