Superman 35th anniversary - Blu-ray Forum

Jakdonark · 03-16-2013, 04:51 PM

Since it's the 35th anniversary and with Man of Steel coming out, I thought there might be a special edition either a single release or a new box set. However on the Exorcist post there was a listing for major WB releases for the rest of the year and no Supes.

But... there was an iTunes movie sale not long ago featuring WB action titles for $7. Superman's been $15 for the longest time and I was like I'll get it for that price. But it was gone, along with S2 and S Returns. They did the same thing last year with the Bond titles and Indiana Jones and TKOTCS. Then they showed up again when they released the new box sets. I know it's a long shot, but what do you guys think?

I haven't picked up the current box set yet since I have the DVD UCE tin and S1, 2, and Returns on HD, but a new set with some new extras and maybe Man of Steel included (or even a new lower price point or iTunes DC, not UV, useless to me) I'd be 100% sold.

IndyMLVC · 03-16-2013, 05:12 PM

The only thing MORE they could do with these movies is to include all the deleted scenes that were included on the TV versions.

And maybe do a proper Superman 2.

roguescribner · 03-16-2013, 05:15 PM

Yeah, the box set was pretty definitive, no? What else could they possibly do?

Bolty · 03-16-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

The only thing MORE they could do with these movies is to include all the deleted scenes that were included on the TV versions.

And maybe do a proper Superman 2.

I agree release it as a single and toss in all the TV footage as extras.

And yes, I wish they could get someone to make a proper superman II using footage from both versions and not reusing the turning back time device.

Sadly after trying to get Donner to do his version for a decade---it might seem insulting to say "You failed, now we will let somebody else do a combined version."

jimmymiro12 · 03-16-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by roguescribner

Yeah, the box set was pretty definitive, no? What else could they possibly do?

Release them seperately because I only want 1 and 2

Jakdonark · 03-16-2013, 05:45 PM

Yeah you're right, there wouldn't need to be new extras because they were pretty loaded to begin with. But for me the signs are there that something is in the pipe. At the very least if it was repackaged at a lower price or includes MOS I'd be in. I haven't seen it for cheaper than $80 for awhile. The first Die Hard Blu set was like $90 and I got the new one for $30 with $10 movie money, so I could see this getting repromoted at $50 maybe? And a promo for a ticket for MOS?

seregloth · 03-16-2013, 05:53 PM

I don't see an iTunes deal happening unless it's iTunes sponsored.
WB doesn't roll that way anymore.

As for a set with MoS, I can only assume they won't do that, given that (like the Nolan bat movies not being part of the last Bat Anthology) it is a clean slate. S returns was trying to belong to the legacy series and so it was allowed to, but MoS is it's own beast. I'm sure if everything goes according to plan there will be plenty of options for MoS boxed sets down the line (DC Phase One sort of thing).

Clark Kent · 03-16-2013, 06:06 PM

The current box set is pretty spectacular. They do need to dig up all the alternate scenes that have made it out in various forms over the years.

Bolty · 03-16-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

The current box set is pretty spectacular. They do need to dig up all the alternate scenes that have made it out in various forms over the years.

I have the box set, but I have no interest in 3, 4 or Returns. So if they included the deleted scenes in singles releases for 1 and 2--I'd buy them and sell the box set.

HuggyBear73 · 03-16-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolty

I have the box set, but I have no interest in 3, 4 or Returns. So if they included the deleted scenes in singles releases for 1 and 2--I'd buy them and sell the box set.

Same here.

Hussun1 · 03-16-2013, 08:22 PM

The box set is a nice edition but the transfers could be a lot better.

The Crimson King · 03-16-2013, 08:40 PM

Wasn't there something about awhile ago about a Superman boxset with pretty much EVERYTHING Superman? All of the old tv shows, cartoons, serials, including Smallville and Lois and Clark: TNAOS. Of course it'd be like $1000, lol.

Drewbee87 · 03-16-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Crimson King

Wasn't there something about awhile ago about a Superman boxset with pretty much EVERYTHING Superman? All of the old tv shows, cartoons, serials, including Smallville and Lois and Clark: TNAOS. Of course it'd be like $1000, lol.

Are you talking about this?

http://www.wbshop.com/product/best+o...ks&from=Search

The Great Owl · 03-16-2013, 08:49 PM

All that I want is a top-notch transfer of Superman: The Movie (I prefer the long cut.) and a top-notch transfer of the original theatrical version of Superman II.

I have no desire to own Superman Returns, and that's why I've avoided the box set so far. If I do not see new stand-alone releases soon, though, I'll spring for the box set anyway.

Mike86 · 03-16-2013, 09:14 PM

I'd buy a copy of Superman: The Movie alone since I don't have any of the films on Blu-ray and don't really care too much to own the box set. It'd be nice if they re-released it in a book package or something.

Ben_UK · 03-16-2013, 10:02 PM

I think they need someone who is slightly more detached from the series (rather than Donner) to assemble a better version of SII. Don't get me wrong, I think a lot of what Donner did in SII was great, in fact there are very few scenes where I don't prefer the Donner footage. However, the blank bullets scene is test footage and I think some of the CGI (mainly the rockets and the phantom explosion) looks cheap and not like it was filmed in 1980-something.

PS, oh and there was far too much repetition of music cues in the Donner cut. Not really sure what you could do with that if they didnt want to use Ken Thorne's stuff, short of getting J Williams to come in a score a few scenes (expensive).

Gold Ranger · 03-16-2013, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

The only thing MORE they could do with these movies is to include all the deleted scenes that were included on the TV versions.

And maybe do a proper Superman 2.

I would love an Extended Hybrid Cut of Superman 2.

I would love an Extended Cut of Superman 4. The Extended Cut I have now is ok though.

chip75 · 03-16-2013, 10:07 PM

Is there enough to make one huge epic movie out of the first two films? That could be awesome!

Gold Ranger · 03-16-2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Crimson King

Wasn't there something about awhile ago about a Superman boxset with pretty much EVERYTHING Superman? All of the old tv shows, cartoons, serials, including Smallville and Lois and Clark: TNAOS. Of course it'd be like $1000, lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewbee87

Are you talking about this?

http://www.wbshop.com/product/best+o...ks&from=Search

No.
I know what he's talking about.
That was only an Idea that someone at Warners had.
It was pretty Epic in Scope.
I was hoping it came out as well.

Though yeah, the cost would be ASTRONMICAL!!!

BaronVH · 03-16-2013, 10:35 PM

If I were dreaming, I would want a version of Superman that combines the TV version of Superman the Movie with Superman 2 the Richard Donner Version edited together into one movie. Of course this will never happen, but I can dream. To see the Superman that Donner originally planned would be wonderful. Superman 2 theatrical, 3, and 4 can be forever banished to the Phantom Zone.

03-16-2013, 04:51 PM	#1
Jakdonark Power Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Edmonton, AB Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:15	Superman 35th anniversary Since it's the 35th anniversary and with Man of Steel coming out, I thought there might be a special edition either a single release or a new box set. However on the Exorcist post there was a listing for major WB releases for the rest of the year and no Supes. But... there was an iTunes movie sale not long ago featuring WB action titles for $7. Superman's been $15 for the longest time and I was like I'll get it for that price. But it was gone, along with S2 and S Returns. They did the same thing last year with the Bond titles and Indiana Jones and TKOTCS. Then they showed up again when they released the new box sets. I know it's a long shot, but what do you guys think? I haven't picked up the current box set yet since I have the DVD UCE tin and S1, 2, and Returns on HD, but a new set with some new extras and maybe Man of Steel included (or even a new lower price point or iTunes DC, not UV, useless to me) I'd be 100% sold.

03-16-2013, 05:12 PM	#2
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	The only thing MORE they could do with these movies is to include all the deleted scenes that were included on the TV versions. And maybe do a proper Superman 2.

03-16-2013, 05:15 PM	#3
roguescribner Senior Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:127 Trading Score:56	Yeah, the box set was pretty definitive, no? What else could they possibly do?

03-16-2013, 05:45 PM	#6
Jakdonark Power Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Edmonton, AB Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:15	Yeah you're right, there wouldn't need to be new extras because they were pretty loaded to begin with. But for me the signs are there that something is in the pipe. At the very least if it was repackaged at a lower price or includes MOS I'd be in. I haven't seen it for cheaper than $80 for awhile. The first Die Hard Blu set was like $90 and I got the new one for $30 with $10 movie money, so I could see this getting repromoted at $50 maybe? And a promo for a ticket for MOS?

03-16-2013, 05:53 PM	#7
seregloth Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New England, USA Blu-ray collection:335 DVD collection:49 Digital collection:980 Trading Score:327	I don't see an iTunes deal happening unless it's iTunes sponsored. WB doesn't roll that way anymore. As for a set with MoS, I can only assume they won't do that, given that (like the Nolan bat movies not being part of the last Bat Anthology) it is a clean slate. S returns was trying to belong to the legacy series and so it was allowed to, but MoS is it's own beast. I'm sure if everything goes according to plan there will be plenty of options for MoS boxed sets down the line (DC Phase One sort of thing).

03-16-2013, 06:06 PM	#8
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	The current box set is pretty spectacular. They do need to dig up all the alternate scenes that have made it out in various forms over the years.

03-16-2013, 08:22 PM	#11
Hussun1 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Blackburn, UK Blu-ray collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:6	The box set is a nice edition but the transfers could be a lot better.

03-16-2013, 08:40 PM	#12
The Crimson King Expert Member Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:1609 Blu-ray collection:5355 DVD collection:179 Trading Score:662	Wasn't there something about awhile ago about a Superman boxset with pretty much EVERYTHING Superman? All of the old tv shows, cartoons, serials, including Smallville and Lois and Clark: TNAOS. Of course it'd be like $1000, lol.

03-16-2013, 08:49 PM	#14
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:924 Blu-ray collection:6033 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	All that I want is a top-notch transfer of Superman: The Movie (I prefer the long cut.) and a top-notch transfer of the original theatrical version of Superman II. I have no desire to own Superman Returns, and that's why I've avoided the box set so far. If I do not see new stand-alone releases soon, though, I'll spring for the box set anyway.

03-16-2013, 09:14 PM	#15
Mike86 Active Member Member since:Aug 2011	I'd buy a copy of Superman: The Movie alone since I don't have any of the films on Blu-ray and don't really care too much to own the box set. It'd be nice if they re-released it in a book package or something.

03-16-2013, 10:02 PM	#16
Ben_UK Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Birmingham, UK 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:4	I think they need someone who is slightly more detached from the series (rather than Donner) to assemble a better version of SII. Don't get me wrong, I think a lot of what Donner did in SII was great, in fact there are very few scenes where I don't prefer the Donner footage. However, the blank bullets scene is test footage and I think some of the CGI (mainly the rockets and the phantom explosion) looks cheap and not like it was filmed in 1980-something. PS, oh and there was far too much repetition of music cues in the Donner cut. Not really sure what you could do with that if they didnt want to use Ken Thorne's stuff, short of getting J Williams to come in a score a few scenes (expensive).

03-16-2013, 10:07 PM	#18
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3102 DVD collection:1783 iTunes collection:231 Trading Score:9	Is there enough to make one huge epic movie out of the first two films? That could be awesome!

03-16-2013, 10:35 PM	#20
BaronVH Power Member Member since:Oct 2007	If I were dreaming, I would want a version of Superman that combines the TV version of Superman the Movie with Superman 2 the Richard Donner Version edited together into one movie. Of course this will never happen, but I can dream. To see the Superman that Donner originally planned would be wonderful. Superman 2 theatrical, 3, and 4 can be forever banished to the Phantom Zone.

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