Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition (Superman - The Movie/ Superman II/ Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut/ Superman III/ Superman IV - The Quest for Peace/ Superman Returns) DVD
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i am simply appalled at this. i also purchased the original version of this box set and yes, mine had two problems: i had the original DVD release of Superman 3 with no special features (which is really embarrassing considering it has the new Ultimate Collection label on the disc) and i didn't recieve the bonus disc for the theatrical version of Superman 2, i recieved two copies of disc 1. granted, i am happy this version is supposedly the right version of the set, but where does that leave people like me who shelled out the 76 bucks for the original flawed version? do i get a FREE copy of the corrected one or do i have to replace the ENTIRE set? this move makes me not want to buy anymore Warner's DVDs......i will however, but this is still truly disgusting.
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When WB originally released this collection in 2006, two of the movies were missing the advertised bonus content. Thankfully, this great collection was re-released in 2007 with the corrected discs. Here is exactly what's included;
DISC 1- Superman The Movie
* 1978 theatrical version with commentary by producers Pierre Spengler & Ilya Salkind
* Theatrical trailers, TV Spots
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1 (original 1978 audio mix in Dolby Digital 2.0)
DISC 2- Superman The Movie
* 2001 expanded movie with commentary by director Richard Donner & creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1
* Music-only audio track
DISC 3- Superman The Movie
* Taking Flight: The Development of Superman
* Making Superman: Filming the Legend
* The Magic Behind the Cape
* Additional scenes
* Screen tests
* Audio-only bonus: additional music cues
DISC 4- Superman The Movie
* The Making of Superman the Movie vintage TV special
* 1951 Superman and the Mole-Men movie starring George Reeves
* 9 Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons mastered from superior vault elements
DISC 5- Superman II
* Movie with commentary by producers Pierre Spengler & Ilya Salkind
* Additional scenes (over 8 minutes worth)
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1
DISC 6- Superman II
* The Making of Superman II & Superman's 50th Anniversary TV specials
* First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series featurette
* The Remaining 8 Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons
DISC 7- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
* All new introduction by director Richard Donner
* Commentary by director Richard Donner & creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz
* Superman II: Restoring the Vision featurette
* Additional scenes
* Dolby Digital 5.1
DISC 8- Superman III
* Movie with commentary by producers Pierre Spengler & Ilya Salkind
* The Making of Superman III vintage TV special
* Additional scenes (over 19 minutes worth)
* Theatrical trailer
DISC 9- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
* Movie with commentary by screenwriter Mark Rosenthal
* Additional scenes (over 30 minutes worth!)
* Theatrical trailer
DISC 10- Superman Returns
* Theatrical cut
* Dolby Digital 5.1
DISC 11- Superman Returns
* Requiem for Krypton: Making Superman Returns 3hr multi-part documentary
* Additional scenes (without Return to Krypton sequence)
* Theatrical trailers
DISC 12- You'll believe: The Making of A Saga- 5 part documentary
* Origin- Superman in the media & the challenges the Salkinds faced
* Vision- Choosing the right script, director & actors
* Ascent- Production of a new kind of fantasy film
* Crisis- Conflicts behind Superman II
* Redemption- Criticisms & burnout of Superman III & IV
* Bonus new documentaries- Mythology of Superman, Remembering Christopher Reeve, vintage Superman parodies
DISC 13- Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
* Kevin Burns 2006 documentary on Superman's history
DISC 14- Bryan Singer's blogs
* All the web blogs plus two never-before-seen
The Ultimate box is encased in a keepsake tin and also includes a reprint of the Superman comic issue #7, a Superman overview booklet and a mail-in offer for 5 reproduction Superman theatrical movie posters. Perhaps the best part of this collection is the unbelievably reasonable retail price! Like many fans who have grown up on the Christopher Reeve Superman movies, I've patiently waited for a collection worthy of their legacy. Finally, WB has compiled a set that not only honors the character but all of the fans that still believe in truth, justice, and the American way!
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I was one of (many) people who purchased this "Ultimate Collector's Edition" when it was first released, just before Christmas last year. I was also one of the (many) people who had issues with their product - in my case, the Superman: The Movie Director's Cut disc froze halfway through the film and wouldn't play. I had to send three e-mails and call two different 800 numbers, and every time I got a different "solution" to my problem. Nobody I corresponded with seemed particularly interested in fixing my DVD. As it stands now, my issue was never resolved, I'm left with a DVD that won't play (an expensive DVD that won't play, even), and now Amazon recommends the new "Corrected Edition" for me.
If you didn't buy this the first time around, and assuming Warner Bros. has actually fixed the many different problems people had with the set originally, then it's a great purchase. It's all the Superman films, and they are all presented better than they've ever been seen before.
However, if you're like me, and got screwed over, this "Corrected Edition" will leave a really bitter taste in your mouth. It would have been nice if Warner Brothers could have released a DVD set without flaws originally. It's astounding that a major studio would actually let such a shoddy product hit the shelves, but hey, now they fixed it. Everything's okay I guess, as long as you haven't already the victim of their poor products and horrible customer service.
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When WB released this Ultimate Collection last year to coincide with the release of Superman Returns and the Richard Donner recut edition of Superman II, everyone was blown away! The special features, free poster deal, and digital transfers on all the films were amazing. The inclusion of Returns and the Bryan Singer documentary all make this the best Superman deal and package anytime! (Much better than the Christopher Reeve Collection)
However... WB accidentally included the wrong transfer and wrong bonus disc on several in the box. They offered replacement discs for everyone affected, and then due to the demand for the set and out of customer satisfaction, WB pulled the set off the shelves. But NOW, WB has rereleased the set with all the discs corrected, and the free poster offer still included! If you missed out on the first release, get in now, because these will go like crazy, and it has everything a Superman fan could want!
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