Superman DVDs

[RegularKarate]

Title: Super Blunder

I'm not that worried about the commentary on the third superman... seeing as how the two reasons to want a commentary are both dead.

yep the movies weren't that good.

How long does it take to mail a punch in the face to Australia?

[Pubrick]

yep the movies weren't that good.

How long does it take to mail a punch in the face to Australia?

haha, it would get here in a week or two. but it would cost you a bundle, and by the time it arrived it would only be as powerful as a Mr Burns beating..

[Derek]

I think Superman 3 gets an unfair rap. I think the good Superman vs. the evil/drunk Superman is some of the best dramatic stuff in the series. I also love how they cut from the Calgary skyline to Manhattan and think it matches up.

[MacGuffin]

From The Digital Bits:

Okay, folks. Here's Warner's official statement on the Superman discs:

"Bonus content was omitted from the Superman III Deluxe Edition in the 14-disc Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition. Furthermore, disc one of Superman: The Movie Four Disc Special Edition did not include the Dolby Digital 2.0 mix. Neither disc is known to be physically defective in any way.

Warner Home Video wants to extend apologies to all of our loyal Superman fans who've waited so patiently for these great collections and has taken immediate steps to correct these errors with the intention of standing behind our product 100%.

Replacement discs can be obtained by calling: 800-553-6937. The exchange program applies only to purchases of the Superman III Deluxe Edition in the Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition and to disc one of Superman: The Movie Four Disc Special Edition, available as a single title, as well as in The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection and in the Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition."

Just so you know, we're trying to find out if and when future corrected sets might arrive in stores, and if this replacement program will work for international customers (who may have purchased the R1 sets via Amazon) as well. We'll let you know when we hear anything on these issues.

[grand theft sparrow]

Disc Four
·   Vintage TV special The Making of Superman: The Movie

Narrated by Ernie "Father of P.T." Anderson!

[MacGuffin]

I called and the operator took my name and number and told me they would call me back in 24 - 48 hours as they didn't know if they were send out mailers (a la Back To The Future) or how the replacement was gonna work.



EDIT: Operators are basically just taking your names and phone numbers at this point. It will be a few days before all the details are in place, and they know when discs will be available. Discs are being replicated now, but it takes time. And if you get put on hold or have a hard time getting through, be patient. They're getting a LOT of calls.

Just to be precise, the 1978 Superman theatrical edition disc (Disc One of the Ultimate Collector's Edition) is supposed to have the revised 5.1 audio (edited down from the 2001 Extended Edition's 5.1 remix) and the ORIGINAL THEATRICAL 2.0 audio. That's what the corrected discs will contain (right now, the 2.0 is the remix also rather than the original theatrical audio).

WHV tells me that corrected DVDs and sets will eventually find their way into stores (as a 'running' production change) once the current stock sells out. They'll have new SKU numbers to distinguish them from the current ones - don't know what those are yet.

Finally, for you international (non U.S.) customers who may have purchased the Region 1 sets online via Amazon, Warner is checking with Amazon to confirm arrangements to make the corrected discs available to you. We're waiting to hear back from WHV to see if there will be a phone number or mailing address that other international customers (who may have purchased R1 sets online) can use to get the corrected discs. We'll try to let you know.

[Derek]

Are they going to do something about the video transfer of Superman Returns? It's terrible. There's less grain in a sandbox.

[bonanzataz]

Are they going to do something about the video transfer of Superman Returns? It's terrible. There's less grain in a sandbox.

you clever little weasel.

[Derek]

Are they going to do something about the video transfer of Superman Returns? It's terrible. There's less grain in a sandbox.

you clever little weasel.

I feel good about that one. What we used to call a 'zinger'!!!