Superman: The Complete Collection

[Bucky]

Originally Posted by deado

Yeah if it's the same transfer I'm not going to bother watching Returns again.... and may skip getting the set if that's the case. Watched 1 & 2 on HD-DVD a while back.... wouldn't mind seeing the theatrical cut of 2 again though (which I think is better than the Donner cut). If all films get new transfers then I'll definitely pick up the set.

While I liked the Donner Cut a lot, I consider it to be more of an awesome special feature than an actual movie due to the mismash quality of some of it.

[duggie walker]

Well, it looks like it's coming but I'm still suspicious that they would release this now, with the SUPERMAN reboot coming next year.

At the very best, this'll be a straight transfer of the dvd set which would at least mean that we got the original cuts of I and II. But what's more likely is that this is just the existing discs packaged with HD versions of III and IV.

That would leave room for a new set next year, possibly containing a remaster (and extended edition) of RETURNS, the cartoons in HD, the original theatrical versions, and so on. Or, indeed, for standalone versions of the above.

Whichever way - call me a cynic but I'm suspecting a last-ditch cash grab with this one. I won't be buying just to upgrade III and IV.

[Alex_DeLarge]

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

Yeah they could include it as a 'bonus feature' or something.. would complete the set better. I'm a 'completist' so i'll end up getting Supergirl if it comes out anyway.

Count me in on that aswell. I thought Supergirl was not too bad, although not great. I've got the standard dvd and the ltd Anchor Bay release and would certainly pick up the blu-ray.

[MisterXDTV]

ZonaDVD.com has updated the Article:

8-DISC SET
THEATRICAL CUT FOR BOTH SUPERMAN AND SUPERMAN II
MORE THAN 20 HOURS OF EXTRAS

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=29310

[Bucky]

Originally Posted by duggie walker

Well, it looks like it's coming but I'm still suspicious that they would release this now, with the SUPERMAN reboot coming next year.

At the very best, this'll be a straight transfer of the dvd set which would at least mean that we got the original cuts of I and II. But what's more likely is that this is just the existing discs packaged with HD versions of III and IV.

That would leave room for a new set next year, possibly containing a remaster (and extended edition) of RETURNS, the cartoons in HD, the original theatrical versions, and so on. Or, indeed, for standalone versions of the above.

Whichever way - call me a cynic but I'm suspecting a last-ditch cash grab with this one. I won't be buying just to upgrade III and IV.

I dunno, this set looks similar to the Batman Anthology which was released in 2009 when there was not a Batman film coming out for another few years. Since it sounds like the new film is going to be pretty much seperate from the previous ones, the same as the Nolan films are seperate from the original Burton/Schumacher films, I am not sure if they would release another set when the new film is coming out as a tie in.

If anything I could maybe seeing them having this same release but with an offer for a free movie ticket or maybe individual releases of some of the films.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by MisterXDTV

ZonaDVD.com has updated the Article:

8-DISC SET
THEATRICAL CUT FOR BOTH SUPERMAN AND SUPERMAN II
MORE THAN 20 HOURS OF EXTRAS

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=29310

My interest in this set just soared. I've never seen any of the films in their entirety and, being a big Batman fan, I've always wanted to see what the fuss was about regarding Superman, so I may pick this up eventually.

[Dragon Lee]

Originally Posted by MisterXDTV

ZonaDVD.com has updated the Article:

8-DISC SET
THEATRICAL CUT FOR BOTH SUPERMAN AND SUPERMAN II
MORE THAN 20 HOURS OF EXTRAS

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=29310

Hey thats great news! How accurate is this site? Have u actually ordered anything from there?

[MisterXDTV]

Originally Posted by Dragon Lee

Hey thats great news! How accurate is this site? Have u actually ordered anything from there?

The site is one of the best in the world for DVD-Blu-ray news, it's not a shop, it's an information site like this one... They spoke with Warner Home Video directly...

[Bucky]

can't wait to have this set alongside my batman anthology.

[Dragon Lee]

Originally Posted by MisterXDTV

The site is one of the best in the world for DVD-Blu-ray news, it's not a shop, it's an information site like this one... They spoke with Warner Home Video directly...

ahhh...thanks!

[Phil92]

Pushed the button on this one. I have the 13-Disc Collector's tin (which I still haven't got through!), but with the current price and what you're getting for it, it was too good to pass up. I can always cancel if I change my mind.

[LordCrumb]

Originally Posted by MisterXDTV

ZonaDVD.com has updated the Article:

8-DISC SET
THEATRICAL CUT FOR BOTH SUPERMAN AND SUPERMAN II
MORE THAN 20 HOURS OF EXTRAS

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=29310

But does that mean only the theatrical cuts? If so I might end up passing. They could easily include the different versions.

[John Hodson]

Info on the set at Play.com reads:

For the Superman completist, a bumper collection of all five films in the Superman saga.

Superman: The Movie - Special Edition sees the birth of a legend as we are introduced to the titular superhero and his Kryptonian origins. Also included is the expanded edition, which features an additional eight minutes of screen time.

This is followed by Superman II - Special Edition in which our boy in blue must do battle with three escaped super criminals bent on destroying the earth. Presented here in both its theatrical and director's cut versions, the latter is expanded by an alternate beginning and ending, as well as 15 minutes of restored footage of Marlon Brando as Jor-El.

In the third instalment in the franchise, Superman III - Deluxe Edition, Superman learns of his Achilles heel when he is exposed to kryptonite.

The penultimate Superman IV - The Quest For Peace sees the Man of Steel take on Nuclear Man, culminating in an explosive showdown of epic proportions.

When the Super One returns to Earth in Superman Returns - Special Edition, he discovers that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life, and must figure out how to protect a world that has learned to survive without him.

[duggie walker]

Ah, John! Good to see you. I've departed that other site as I was rather sick of being treated like a naughty child by the "Commander".

Good to see I don't have to lurk there to benefit from your keen-eyed news-scouring.

Still a discrepancy between the 5-disc and the 8-disc there, though.

[MisterXDTV]

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

But does that mean only the theatrical cuts? If so I might end up passing. They could easily include the different versions.

No no, it includes ALSO the theatrical cuts, but the Richard Donner Cut (8 minutes SE of the first) of Both films

[LordCrumb]

^ Cool thanks!

[Shemp]

I'll definitely be buying this if they include all the special features from the DVD set, including the cartoons, documentaries, etc. I suspect if it's an 8 disc set that they can fit all that on the blu ray discs.

[martymc80s]

ok so now I'm excited.



lossless, PLEASE!?!

[NicWhit]

I think I just did a little wee

[insomniac013]

Here's two cents from a non-Superman fan:

Superman: The Movie - Good, not great.

Superman II (both cuts) - See above

Superman III - Fairly bad movie, but features one scene that scared the crap out of me as a kid! That's something, i guess?

Superman IV - Complete trainwreck, just downright horrible! But almost so bad it's good... Nuclear Man is hilarious, c'mon!

Superman Returns - Good, not great, but after the last two (plus Supergirl) people should be grateful!

Those coupled with some (from what i heard) amazing extras in what i can imagine as an excellent package overall, i think it's deemed purchase-worthy! Just waiting for it to drop to 24,99 GBP like Alien Anthology did very quickly