Superman Returns: Special Edition anyone? - Blu-ray Forum

XanderAE · 02-19-2008, 09:35 PM

Now that Warner will be going Blu only in June, anyone interested in a better version of Superman Returns? Maybe a Re-encode specially for Blu-ray...

And how about that darned 'Return to Krypton' beginning that should have been??!!

Mr. Joshua · 02-19-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by XanderAE

Now that Warner will be going Blu only in June, anyone interested in a better version of Superman Returns? Maybe a Re-encode specially for Blu-ray...

And how about that darned 'Return to Krypton' beginning that should have been??!!

I didn't even know about the "Return to Krypton" what's that all about email me on here... Thanks

XanderAE · 02-19-2008, 09:58 PM

It's a completely new beginning to the movie mate!

It begins the movie with Kal'El in the ship inspecting the remnants of Krypton.

It's been filmed and everything! Bryan Singer is/was planning on releasing a director's cut of the movie with this restored footage.

Sounds ****in ace to me!

Beast · 02-19-2008, 10:00 PM

I think we'll have to wait until they release the entire Superman Collection on Blu-Ray.

Petra_Kalbrain · 02-19-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

I think we'll have to wait until they release the entire Superman Collection on Blu-Ray.

I'm with you on this one. I think that an UBER Superman Collection will come out with all 4 originals, the Donner Cut of 'Superman II', the remaster/director cut of 'Superman Returns', the documentary 'Look Up In The Sky', and maybe a couple more discs with extra footage.

That way, all of us Superfreaks will want the 'Returns' SE bad enough that we'll fork out for an entire collection. I know that I'm willing if they are!

Beast · 02-19-2008, 10:28 PM

Yep. I have it on DVD and it's a nice set. But I would definatly upgrade to Blu-Ray if offered.

Chaka · 02-19-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by XanderAE

Now that Warner will be going Blu only in June, anyone interested in a better version of Superman Returns? Maybe a Re-encode specially for Blu-ray...

And how about that darned 'Return to Krypton' beginning that should have been??!!

I don't know what they can do to this transfer since the movie in general was shot really soft. Its supposed to look this way.

thepunisher82 · 02-19-2008, 10:31 PM

I would definitely like a re-release, even if it's just a brand new encode. The last one was unimpressive.

stow123 · 02-19-2008, 10:37 PM

i was really dissapointed with the detail on the superman returns blu-ray it was no where near the wow factor of casino royale,fifth element remastered etc really poor and was surprised because they said it was actually shot in HD and i think this film has an awful bluey greeny wash on it i dont know whats the idea of that but it annoys the hell out of me.

BStecke · 02-20-2008, 12:21 AM

There was some hope for this when Man Of Steel was supposed to come out next year. Now, I probably wouldn't hold my breath (which sucks REAL bad, I want to see it too). I'd be happy for now if I could just find the @#$@#$ version with PCM and TrueHD.

cajmoyper · 02-20-2008, 01:02 AM

Also, I'd rather have the original version of Superman II. The Donner Cut blows.

BStecke · 02-20-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

Also, I'd rather have the original version of Superman II. The Donner Cut blows.

Have you ever read a Superman comic? Richard Lester didn't . . .

Beast · 02-20-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Have you ever read a Superman comic? Richard Lester didn't . . .

Yeah. While the Donner cut isn't perfect, it's vastly superior to Cellophane S-Shields and Super Kisses.

jasoncarmony · 02-20-2008, 01:16 AM

I too had heard of the "Return to Krypton" scene, but I also heard that they were thinking of adding it as a flashback sequence in the Man of Steel. I would love to see the scene.

I know that I am in the minority when I say that I enjoyed Superman Returns. It could have been a lot better and it was a rehash of the original, but I believe that it was a great setup movie to get Superman back to the people.

There needs to be a major comic villian in the next movie. Some big-time fight scenes with a ton of destruction. Supes needs to get his Butt kicked across the screen. That is what I want to see.

I enjoyed pretty much everything about the movie, except the Kid. Hated that. I like how they paid homage to the originals. I still feel he has the dumbest disguise ever, but that is besides the point. Maybe they could recast Lois, but beyond that, the formula can work, but bring on Darkseid or Brainiac. Maybe even Bizarro as a clone or something like that. Metallo and Parasite could be a blast too. There is just so much that could be done, but the Superman Rogue Gallery is virtually untapped on the big screen.

pokerface · 02-20-2008, 01:19 AM

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I would definitely like a re-release, maybe like they did with FMJ.

vikknyc · 02-20-2008, 01:23 AM

id love to see better blu version of superman returns

treeves84 · 02-20-2008, 01:27 AM

is superman doomsday coming out on blu? I have yet to see it...but it looked alright.

Gamma_Winstead · 02-20-2008, 01:28 AM

maybe around the same time as the batman anthology? one can always hope... SMR was the only Superman movie I have ever seen.

Blufury · 02-20-2008, 06:19 AM

I would double dip for this. Re-encode the current releases and release all five films in a box set.

blindcat87 · 02-20-2008, 06:25 AM

I loved the Robot Chicken parody of that scene.

I would also jump at an Ultimate Superman BD box set.

Chris

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Originally Posted by Beast

Yeah. While the Donner cut isn't perfect, it's vastly superior to Cellophane S-Shields and Super Kisses.

02-19-2008, 09:35 PM	#1
XanderAE Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Trading Score:27	Superman Returns: Special Edition anyone? Now that Warner will be going Blu only in June, anyone interested in a better version of Superman Returns? Maybe a Re-encode specially for Blu-ray... And how about that darned 'Return to Krypton' beginning that should have been??!!

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02-19-2008, 09:58 PM	#3
XanderAE Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Trading Score:27	It's a completely new beginning to the movie mate! It begins the movie with Kal'El in the ship inspecting the remnants of Krypton. It's been filmed and everything! Bryan Singer is/was planning on releasing a director's cut of the movie with this restored footage. Sounds ****in ace to me!

02-19-2008, 10:00 PM	#4
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	I think we'll have to wait until they release the entire Superman Collection on Blu-Ray.

02-19-2008, 10:28 PM	#6
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	Yep. I have it on DVD and it's a nice set. But I would definatly upgrade to Blu-Ray if offered.

02-19-2008, 10:31 PM	#8
thepunisher82 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Missouri Blu-ray collection:107 Blu-ray reviews:1	I would definitely like a re-release, even if it's just a brand new encode. The last one was unimpressive.

02-19-2008, 10:37 PM	#9
stow123 Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:yorkshire england Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:2	i was really dissapointed with the detail on the superman returns blu-ray it was no where near the wow factor of casino royale,fifth element remastered etc really poor and was surprised because they said it was actually shot in HD and i think this film has an awful bluey greeny wash on it i dont know whats the idea of that but it annoys the hell out of me.

02-20-2008, 12:21 AM	#10
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	There was some hope for this when Man Of Steel was supposed to come out next year. Now, I probably wouldn't hold my breath (which sucks REAL bad, I want to see it too). I'd be happy for now if I could just find the @#$@#$ version with PCM and TrueHD.

02-20-2008, 01:02 AM	#11
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	Also, I'd rather have the original version of Superman II. The Donner Cut blows.

02-20-2008, 01:16 AM	#14
jasoncarmony Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:33 Blu-ray collection:245 Trading Score:2	I too had heard of the "Return to Krypton" scene, but I also heard that they were thinking of adding it as a flashback sequence in the Man of Steel. I would love to see the scene. I know that I am in the minority when I say that I enjoyed Superman Returns. It could have been a lot better and it was a rehash of the original, but I believe that it was a great setup movie to get Superman back to the people. There needs to be a major comic villian in the next movie. Some big-time fight scenes with a ton of destruction. Supes needs to get his Butt kicked across the screen. That is what I want to see. I enjoyed pretty much everything about the movie, except the Kid. Hated that. I like how they paid homage to the originals. I still feel he has the dumbest disguise ever, but that is besides the point. Maybe they could recast Lois, but beyond that, the formula can work, but bring on Darkseid or Brainiac. Maybe even Bizarro as a clone or something like that. Metallo and Parasite could be a blast too. There is just so much that could be done, but the Superman Rogue Gallery is virtually untapped on the big screen.

02-20-2008, 01:19 AM	#15
pokerface Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:360	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would definitely like a re-release, maybe like they did with FMJ.

02-20-2008, 01:23 AM	#16
vikknyc Member Member since:Aug 2007	id love to see better blu version of superman returns

02-20-2008, 01:27 AM	#17
treeves84 Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ann Arbor MI Blu-ray collection:462 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:2	is superman doomsday coming out on blu? I have yet to see it...but it looked alright.

02-20-2008, 01:28 AM	#18
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	maybe around the same time as the batman anthology? one can always hope... SMR was the only Superman movie I have ever seen.

02-20-2008, 06:19 AM	#19
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1668 Trading Score:36	I would double dip for this. Re-encode the current releases and release all five films in a box set.

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