The 8 disc set breaks down this way:
Subtitles: English, Français & Español (feature film only
Disc Two
2001 expanded edition movie with commentary by director Richard Donner and creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz
Music-only audio track
Subtitles: English, Français, Español & Português (feature film only)
Disc Three
Three documentaries: 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
1951 Movie Superman and the Mole-Men, starring George Reeves
Nine Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons mastered from superior vault elements: Oscar nominee Superman, The Mechanical Monsters, Billion Dollar Limited, The Arctic Giant, The Bulleteers, The Magnetic Telescope, Electric Earthquake, Volcano, Terror on the Midway
Disc One
Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1
Theatrical trailer
Languages: English & Français
Subtitles: English, Français & Español (feature film only)
Disc Two
New featurette First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
Eight Famous Studios Superman cartoons mastered from superior vault elements: Japoteurs, Showdown, Eleventh Hour, Destruction, Inc., The Mummy Strikes, Jungle Drums, The Underground World, Secret Agent
The Superman III Deluxe Edition will include:
Commentary by executive producer Ilya Salkind and producer Pierre Spengler
Vintage TV special The Making of Superman III
Additional scenes
Theatrical trailer
Languages: English & Français
Subtitles: English, Français & Español (feature film only)
A Deluxe Edition of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace will offer the following specs:
Commentary by screenwriter Mark Rosenthal
Additional scenes
Theatrical trailer
Languages: English & Français
Subtitles: English, Français & Español (feature film only)
A couple of quick observations: The cover art for all 4 films is really awful. Yuck!! Why is Richard Pryor not featured on the front cover for the third film? I wish Lester had decided to participate for his version of Supes II...and Supes III His insights on his contributions to the film series and the whole Donner controversy will be sorely missed.
Sold separately is Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut which includes the following specs:
All new introduction by director Richard Donner
Commentary by director Richard Donner and creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz
New featurette Superman II: Restoring the Vision
Additional scenes
Subtitles: English, Français & Español (feature film only)
Check out this extended scene from the Donner Cut!
What is it with Warner Bros. and DVD cover art that sucks?...I would have rather seen them use this look for the Donner Cut
I'm probably going to break down and buy the 14 disc set--which at the moment has a SRP of $99.92 (Online retailers will be selling the mega set for less) It includes all of the discs listed above as well as:
Theatrical cut Dolby Digital 5.1
Disc 11-Requiem for Krypton: Making Superman Returns. 3hr documentary. Deleted Scenes
Disc 12-You'll believe: Making of a Saga
All-new six-part documentary about the original theatrical franchise.
Forging the Man of Steel - Superman in the media, and the challenges the Salkinds faced
Creating the Vision - creating the right script, choosing the right director and casting the right actors
Believe - the production and launch of a new kind of fantasy film
Crisis - complications and conflicts between the creative forces behind Superman II
Downfall - criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV
Legacy - filmmakers, writers and artists reflect Bonus New Documentaries (The Mythology of Superman, The Science of Superman, Remembering Christopher Reeve)
Disc 13 Look, Up in the Sky - The Amazing Story of Superman. Kevin Burns documentary-The history of the character.
Disc 14 Bryan Singer's video blogs disc for SR All the web blogs plus two that have never been seen before.
All of these DVDs/sets hit store shelves on November 28th, 2006. I can't wait!
Right now though:
The Chicago Bears go up against the Minnesota Vikings later today...Can my boys make it three in a row?
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