2001 Movie News Archives
February 17, 2001: More on the Superman DVD and VHS release
Courtesy of a Blockbuster video emplyee, here are the specs and details of the DVD and widescreen VHS:I work at Blockbuster Video and we get, from time to time, little brochures about upcoming releases after everything is all finalized for them. Typically they are printed on cheap cardstock, but WB is obviously taking their release of Superman VERY seriously, as the brochure that I now own is printed with a glossy coating, snazzy printing, the works. I don't have a scanner, so I'll give you a detailed description until I can find a scanner to use.
The front cover is a picture of Superman (VERY nice picture, by the way) in front of the American flag. There is a box in the upper right corner reading "Bringing Truth, Justice and the American Way to DVD."
The inside cover: The top reads "The Man Of Steel's Long Awaited DVD Debut." The left side has five pictures. The first is Jor-El and Lara, the second is Superman flying out of the Fortress of Solitude, the third is Lex Luthor and Otis, the fourth is Eve Tessmacher posing by the missle convoy, the fifth is Clark poking through Lois' doorway. Dead center on the page is the cover art, which you already have posted with a pricing bubble reading "First Time On DVD, Just $24.98, M.A.P. $19.95."
The description below the box reads "Superman: The Movie Special Edition. Christopher Reeve, Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman and Margot Kidder star in this enduring - now newly enhanced - adventure spanning the Man of Steel's life, from his Krypton infancy and Midwest boyhood to his career as Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent, and through his titanic struggle with arch-nemisis Lex Luthor."
Just below the description it gives some of the normal specifications: #1013, 151 Mins. Format: WS (16x9 2.35:1), Language: ENG (5.1), Subtitles: ENG FR SP PORT, Rated PG for peril, some mild sensuality and language.
Inside back: The left has a description of the features for the disk:
New digital transfer and remixed Dolby Surround 5.1 from restored elements direct from 1st quarter 2001 theatrical rerelease!!!
Previously unseen footage added by director Richard Donner.
Superpowered array of fan pleasing extras -
4 behind the scenes documentaries: The Magic Behind the Cape (special effects),
Making Superman: Filming the Legend (production and release),
Screen Tests (casting)
and Taking Flight: The Development Of Superman (Preproduction).
Feature-length audio commentary by Donner and Creative Consultant TOM MANKIEWICZ
Superman and Lois Lane screen tests
Audio outtakes: alternate scoring for 8 sequences
Music only audio track (Dolby 5.1) showcasing John Williams' magnificent score
2 deleted scenes
Web-enabled ROM features include Storyboard to Screen, featuring production storyboards compared to the final version
2 original theatrical trailers
Cast/director film highlights.
The right side is dedicated to the sequels:
SUPER SEQUELS:
Superman II - Special Features: Trailer, Format: WS (16x9 2.35:1), Languages: ENG FR, Subtitles: ENG FR SP PORT, #11120, 127 Mins., PG
Superman III - Special Features: Trailer, Format: WS (16X9 2.35:1), Languages: ENG FR, Subtitles: ENG FR SP PORT, #11320, 125 Mins., PG
Superman IV: The Quest For Peace - FIRST TIME WIDESCREEN VIDEO RELEASE! - Special Features: Trailer, Format (16x9 2.35:1), Languages: ENG FR, Subtitles: ENG FR SP PORT, #11757, 90 Mins., PG
A pricing bubble on the bottom reads: "First Time On DVD, Just $19.98, M.A.P. $14.95." The cover art has the same border as the first one, but the centers are the original poster art.
Back Cover: Fantastic 4-film gift sets! Across the top. The box set is shown. It's a silver box with the red shiny "S" shield, "The Complete Superman Collection" below it.The pricing bubble reads "DVD gift set $79.92 SRP", a box below shows
"VHS gift set also available, $39.92 SRP CAT. #21271." Right box has a picture of the display standee.
Top caption "Invincible 24 and 48 unit mixed title DVD merchandisers!" Bottom caption reads "48 unit merchandiser, Cat. #21225, (contains 20 units Superman: The Movie, 16 units Superman II, 8 units Superman III, 4 units Superman IV), 24-unit merchandiser, Cat. #21224 (Contains 8 units Superman: The Movie, 8 units Superman II, 4 Units Superman III, 4 units Superman IV).
Just below is the ordering information: "STREET DATE: MAY 1 - ORDER DUE DATES: SINGLE UNITS - APRIL 3 * MERCHANDISERS - MARCH 27." And below that to the very bottom are eight bar codes for ordering.
2001 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2001.- January 24, 2001: “Superman: The Movie” Re-Release Test Screening
- February 6, 2001: Superman DVD Release Date and Specifications
- February 6, 2001: Superman Lives Pre-Production Rumor
- February 8, 2001: “The Indian Superman”
- February 17, 2001: More on the Superman DVD and VHS release
- February 20, 2001: Superman DVD Spoiler Information
- February 21, 2001: More Superman DVD Spoiler Information
- February 26, 2001: Superman DVD Update and San Antonio Information
- February 27, 2001: Extended Scenes in the Special Edition of “Superman”
- February 27, 2001: Your Chance to be at the Special Press Screening of “Superman”!
- March 1, 2001: Superman Soars
- March 12, 2001: “Superman” Special Edition Credits
- March 21, 2001: Superman Re-Release Trailer!
- March 22, 2001: Warner Bros. Squash Negative Superman Re-Release Report
- March 22, 2001: Superman Lives Greenlighted
- March 26, 2001: Superman DVD Review
- March 26, 2001: Superman - San Antonio News Articles
- March 28, 2001: Superman Warner Home Video Press Release
- March 29, 2001: Superman San Antonio Report
- April 1, 2001: Superman DVD - “Total Movie” Article
- April 15, 2001: Donner and Mankiewicz Sign Superman DVD
- April 19, 2001: Superman Lives Lives On!
- April 23, 2001: Win Superman DVDs!
- April 28, 2001: Superman Movie Cast Reunion!
- May 11, 2001: Superman DVDs Feature in Top 10
- May 25, 2001: Warner Sued Over Superman DVDs
- June 13, 2001: Warner Home Video Superman Movie Website
- July 1, 2001: New Superman Movie Rumors
- July 1, 2001: Egyptian Theatre to Screen “Superman” Special Edition
- July 2, 2001: Special Edition “Superman” to Screen in Minnesota
- July 16, 2001: Superman Movie Suit and Hair Piece Up For Auction
- July 29, 2001: 60th Anniversary of the Fleischer Superman Cartoons
- August 4, 2001: Superman Movie Items Sold at Auction
- August 8, 2001: World's Finest on the Big Screen?
- August 15, 2001: Rumor Control - John Travolta
- September 3, 2001: Superman Comes to Somerdale
- September 9, 2001: “Superman” Stars Join to Honor Margot Kidder in L.A.
- September 11, 2001: Cain to Return as Superman?
- September 20, 2001: “Superman II” DVD Release Postponed in UK
- September 28, 2001: “Superman: The Movie” on Encore in October
- October 15, 2001: McG to Direct Superman?
- October 18, 2001: Richard Donner “Superman II” DVD Petition
- October 22, 2001: “Superman Lives” Pre-Production Artwork
- October 25, 2001: “Superman” Special Edition on the Big Screen (Update)
- November 16, 2001: Superman/Batman Movie Rumor!
- December 16, 2001: George Reeves: The Movie
- December 31, 2001: Superman in “Spider-Man” Movie
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