The Ultimate Superman Collection

[ULTRAMAN VH]

Found this over at Amazon.
DISC 1- Superman The Movie
* Original 1978 theatrical version with commentary by producers Pierre Spengler and Ilya Salkind
* Theatrical trailers, TV Spots
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1

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
* Vintage TV special The Making of Superman the Movie
* 1951 Movie Superman and the Mole-Men, starring George Reeves
* 9 Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons mastered from superior vault elements

DISC 5- Superman II
* Movie with commentary by producers Pierre Spengler and Ilya Salkind
* Additional scenes (over 8 minutes worth)
* Soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1

DISC 6- Superman II
* Vintage TV specials The Making of Superman II & Superman's 50th Anniversary
* New featurette First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
* The Remaining 8 Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons mastered from superior vault elements

DISC 7- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
*All new introduction by director Richard Donner
*Commentary by director Richard Donner & creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz
*New featurette Superman II: Restoring the Vision
*Additional scenes
*Dolby Digital 5.1

DISC 8- Superman III
* Movie with commentary by producers Pierre Spengler and Ilya Salkind
* Vintage TV special The Making of Superman III
* 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: Making of A Saga- 6 part documentary
*Forging the Man of Steel- Superman in the media, and the challenges the Salkinds faced
*Creating the Vision- choosing the right script, director and actors
*Believe- the production of a new kind of fantasy film
*Crisis- the conflicts behind Superman II
*Downfall- criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV
*Legacy- filmmakers, writers and artists reflect
*Bonus new documentaries- Mythology of Superman, Science of Superman, Remembering Christopher Reeve

DISC 13- Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
*Kevin Burns 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 book 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, with many retailers selling it for significantly less! Like many fans who have grown up on the Christopher Reeve Superman movies, I've patiently waited for a collection worthy of its 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!

This set is going to be AWESOME!!!!!!

[Coyote]

Now THAT'S a fuckin' box!!

[FORD]

So what IS the "unbelievably reasonable price"?

Hell, since I don't have any of the DVD's I'll probably buy it anyway, though I couldn't give a sheep's ass about the third or 4th movies otherwise.

[FORD]

Here's Amazon's Price....

Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition (1978)
Starring: Christopher Reeve Rating PG
(16 customer reviews)
List Price: $99.98
Price: $69.88 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $30.10 (30%)

Definitely not a bad price for a 5 movie box set, let alone the bonus material. Funny thing is that they aren't advertising this release on TV, just the "Superman Returns" release.

Costco only has the individual newest movie listed at the moment. They might even have it for less than Amazon if they carried it. $49.99?? Oh Hell yeah, I could deal with that.

Best Buy is also advertising the $69.99 price, as is Circuit City, so this would seem to be the standard "sale" price, unless Costco can beat it.

[frets5150]

Originally posted by Coyote
Now THAT'S a fuckin' box!!

Now if only we could get a CVH Collection half as good as this.

[FORD]

Originally posted by frets5150
Now if only we could get a CVH Collection half as good as this.

Maybe if Garth Brooks was VH's new singer?

[Unchainme]

Originally posted by frets5150
Now if only we could get a CVH Collection half as good as this.

They're both by the same company....Maybe one day..

[Terry]

Well, I've got the 1978 Superman on disc, pirated 2 and 3, have no interest in 4 (saw it in the theater...once was MORE than enough) and have no interest in the remake...

Although I will say that even $100 isn't bad for all those discs and versions.

[ULTRAMAN VH]

I think the highlight of this set will be The Donner Cut of Superman 2. I can't wait to see this.

[FORD]

Originally posted by ULTRAMAN VH
I think the highlight of this set will be The Donner Cut of Superman 2. I can't wait to see this.

A detailed description of the Donner version can be found here for those who might have missed it a few months back.

[ULTRAMAN VH]

Originally posted by FORD
Here's Amazon's Price....



Definitely not a bad price for a 5 movie box set, let alone the bonus material. Funny thing is that they aren't advertising this release on TV, just the "Superman Returns" release.

Costco only has the individual newest movie listed at the moment. They might even have it for less than Amazon if they carried it. $49.99?? Oh Hell yeah, I could deal with that.

Best Buy is also advertising the $69.99 price, as is Circuit City, so this would seem to be the standard "sale" price, unless Costco can beat it.

I am going to take your advice on this one and check out the local wholesale clubs before heading to Bestbuy or Circuit City.

[Terry]

I'd like to see the Donner cut of Superman 2, but suppose I'll have to wait until it gets released on its own and not as part of the set, because there ain't no way I'm paying that much money for a bunch of films (1, 3, 4 and Superman Returns) that I already either have (1 and 3) or have no desire to have (4 and Returns) just to get to Donner's 2.

Will just have to make due with my pan-and-scan pirated same-as-it-ever-was S2 until then.

[ULTRAMAN VH]

The Donner cut is being released on the same day as the collection, enjoy!!! I believe the going price will be about 17.99.

[bueno bob]

I'm mildly interested. I already own Superman - Superman IV anyway. Nice price for all the goodies, but I'll just pick up the Richard Donner version of Superman II and call it even, probably.

[Rikk]

I'm getting the set...not just for the Donner cut but all the documentaries. No, I don't want SUPERMAN III or SUPERMAN IV...and SUPERMAN RETURNS was shit. And I couldn't give a rat's ass about a cartoon. But the amount of extras, packaging...plus I already sold my old set months ago when I heard this was coming out.