You weren't specific, you just said it had a lack of deleted scenes. It clearly doesn't as there are loads.
I'm confused, why are people b***hing about the original soundtrack not being included. When theres a stereo soundtrack on there? Me brain hurtuum muchum
Just watching the Fleischer cartoons on disc 4. Awesome.
Just watching the Fleischer cartoons on disc 4. Awesome.
Because it's just a downmix of the 5.1 track, with all the altered sound effects etc. The original 2.0 Stereo track is different. It wasn't on the old DVD because Warner said too many elements were damaged.
I watched those cartoon last night, and that Molemen thing. They really liked to show extended scenes of people chasing dwarves with large foreheads back in those days
I watched those cartoon last night, and that Molemen thing. They really liked to show extended scenes of people chasing dwarves with large foreheads back in those days
I saw the R3 13-disc in the shops here. Compared with the R1 14 discs, what's the missing disc? Does the R3 set have the same blunder that plagues the R1 edition? Anyone knows?
I decided to break down and buy this set, even if two of the discs are screwed up, but it seems that Amazon is holding off from shipping anymore out until they receive more of the corrected sets, presumably on the 8th of December.
mine has shipped finally from Amazon!!! Also I emailed them and they said it will be the corrected discs. Hopefully...
TWO discs are b****red? Whats the other one!?
Superman: The Movie (theatrical cut).
Oh yeah the whole missing soundtrack thing.
Hope DVDworldUSA do a replacement thing too or I might just have to buy the deluxe one on it's own.
Hope DVDworldUSA do a replacement thing too or I might just have to buy the deluxe one on it's own.
Is anyone else upset with the packaging of the Ultimate Edition? I thought each movie and suppliment disk would be in their own thin case or double case not one big book. I also thought the "reprint of the classic comic book cover" would be the covers to the movie disks. This set in my opinion sucks on design. I like having the cases so I'm returning mine to Amazon and will buy the four movies I wanted individually. Sucks that it will actuallly cost me more but this tin is a joke and the layout of the disk is garbage.
Nic Mall wrote: Oh yeah the whole missing soundtrack thing.
Hope DVDworldUSA do a replacement thing too or I might just have to buy the deluxe one on it's own.
They are, I rang them the other day and had a chat. They're still waiting to see what Warner will do.
Hope DVDworldUSA do a replacement thing too or I might just have to buy the deluxe one on it's own.
They are, I rang them the other day and had a chat. They're still waiting to see what Warner will do.
OMA wrote: Is anyone else upset with the packaging of the Ultimate Edition? I thought each movie and suppliment disk would be in their own thin case or double case not one big book. I also thought the "reprint of the classic comic book cover" would be the covers to the movie disks. This set in my opinion sucks on design. I like having the cases so I'm returning mine to Amazon and will buy the four movies I wanted individually. Sucks that it will actuallly cost me more but this tin is a joke and the layout of the disk is garbage.
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OMA wrote: Is anyone else upset with the packaging of the Ultimate Edition? I thought each movie and suppliment disk would be in their own thin case or double case not one big book. I also thought the "reprint of the classic comic book cover" would be the covers to the movie disks. This set in my opinion sucks on design. I like having the cases so I'm returning mine to Amazon and will buy the four movies I wanted individually. Sucks that it will actuallly cost me more but this tin is a joke and the layout of the disk is garbage.
How about instead you just buy a few cases from the multitude of retailers on the web that sell DVD cases to hold any number of discs and print off some artwork that would no doubt be better than the retail, single versions anyway? Hmm...save money and keep all of the extra stuff in the set that you wouldn't get otherwise...what a grand idea.
How about instead you just buy a few cases from the multitude of retailers on the web that sell DVD cases to hold any number of discs and print off some artwork that would no doubt be better than the retail, single versions anyway? Hmm...save money and keep all of the extra stuff in the set that you wouldn't get otherwise...what a grand idea.
That is a good idea about getting the individual cases and then printing out my own artwork. I hadn't even thunk of that. THANKS! This Internet thing rocks! LOL
I was wondering for those waiting for replacement discs, do we have to send back the bad ones or do we get to keep them and get the good ones, which makes it 16?
Mark Lim wrote: I was wondering for those waiting for replacement discs, do we have to send back the bad ones or do we get to keep them and get the good ones, which makes it 16?
After calling Warner via a toll free number (1-800-553-6937), they will send you the pre-paid packaging materials and you will have to send the two discs back to them. They in turn will send the corrected discs back to you. How this applies to anyone who lives outside of North America is up to the discretion of where you purchased the set though, so you will want to check with your retailer first.
After calling Warner via a toll free number (1-800-553-6937), they will send you the pre-paid packaging materials and you will have to send the two discs back to them. They in turn will send the corrected discs back to you. How this applies to anyone who lives outside of North America is up to the discretion of where you purchased the set though, so you will want to check with your retailer first.
See now honestly, I don't mind that, but I mean, that means we're without S:TM or SIII for God knows how long. I know it's not the end of the world, it's just bothersome knowing the set is missing discs, even if it is only for a few weeks.
I remember with the Back to the Future discs all I had to do was write a letter and they sent out new discs - I never had to return the originals.
My retailer is waiting on reply from DVDpacific. Who knows if I get to keep the bad discs. My retailer so far only need to provide his invoice details regarding all the Superman Sets he received.
I imagine I will end up just keeping the defective discs. I may end up buying III used somewhere if I decide I want to see the extras. I don't really care to send two discs in and wait months and be without. Other than the mistakes, it is a great set though. I really enjoyed the Donner Cut.
The Donner cut was damn good. I thought the ending was a bit of a cop-out with the "spinning the world back to make the events not happen" but at that time in the comic books Superman was a GOD type character.
Except that from a logical point of view, that never made any sense (even within the film's own reality).
Here we go. Just bought mine and all but one of the discs are scratched in some way or another. I've been here with Babylon 5 boxsets and the only way I got a good set was to stand in the shop making one complete set up out of 3 others.
Back to the shop we go. Nothing else better to do have we Warners?
Back to the shop we go. Nothing else better to do have we Warners?
R2 was released yesterday wasn't it? Anyone bought it that can confirm if its all ok?
Never mind just saw this from supermancinema.co.uk
It has been brought to the attention of Warner Home Video ("Warner") that the UK DVD release of Superman: The Movie - Special Edition does not include the original theatrical 2.0 audio on the 1978 theatrical version of the film. The audio options for this film are a remastered 2000 remixed English audio track in Dolby 5.1 and a Dolby 2.0 version of the remastered 2000 remixed audio track. Please note that these discs are not defective; we have received no complaints regarding the playability of these discs.
Although the theatrical audio mix was not listed on any of the UK press releases or packaging, Warner are in the process of creating a disc with the original 2.0 theatrical mix so that any UK consumers who would prefer to have this audio option will be able to exchange their Disc 1 of Superman: The Movie 4-disc Special Edition for a disc with the original theatrical audio and Dolby 5.1.
Replacement discs can be obtained, at no cost to the consumer, by calling: 0207 984 6480. Warner Home Video will provide consumers with a pre-paid, pre-addressed envelope for sending the disc they are returning. Upon receipt of the purchased disc, Warner Home Video will send a replacement Disc 1 as soon as they become available. Warner Home Video will honor all requests for replacement discs that comply with the exchange program requirements.
Please allow up to 28 days for delivery of replacement.
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
Jacqueline Allan
0207 984 6480
ukcustomer.enquiries@warnerbros.com
Note: The above information only applies to Warner Home Video UK, and to UK Region 2 copies of Superman: The Movie which was available individually (4-disc set), in The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection (9-disc set), and in the Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition (13-disc set).
I don't appear to have been sent mine from cdwow yet, but I will just order the replacement when it eventually arrives!
Never mind just saw this from supermancinema.co.uk
It has been brought to the attention of Warner Home Video ("Warner") that the UK DVD release of Superman: The Movie - Special Edition does not include the original theatrical 2.0 audio on the 1978 theatrical version of the film. The audio options for this film are a remastered 2000 remixed English audio track in Dolby 5.1 and a Dolby 2.0 version of the remastered 2000 remixed audio track. Please note that these discs are not defective; we have received no complaints regarding the playability of these discs.
Although the theatrical audio mix was not listed on any of the UK press releases or packaging, Warner are in the process of creating a disc with the original 2.0 theatrical mix so that any UK consumers who would prefer to have this audio option will be able to exchange their Disc 1 of Superman: The Movie 4-disc Special Edition for a disc with the original theatrical audio and Dolby 5.1.
Replacement discs can be obtained, at no cost to the consumer, by calling: 0207 984 6480. Warner Home Video will provide consumers with a pre-paid, pre-addressed envelope for sending the disc they are returning. Upon receipt of the purchased disc, Warner Home Video will send a replacement Disc 1 as soon as they become available. Warner Home Video will honor all requests for replacement discs that comply with the exchange program requirements.
Please allow up to 28 days for delivery of replacement.
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
Jacqueline Allan
0207 984 6480
ukcustomer.enquiries@warnerbros.com
Note: The above information only applies to Warner Home Video UK, and to UK Region 2 copies of Superman: The Movie which was available individually (4-disc set), in The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection (9-disc set), and in the Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition (13-disc set).
I don't appear to have been sent mine from cdwow yet, but I will just order the replacement when it eventually arrives!
Sounds fishy. I thought Warner had stated that the original sound mix elements were unusable. Still, I can't say I'm that bothered about an exchange as I don't really see myself ever wanting or needing to watch the theatrical over the expanded version. I liked what they did with the new version.
Anyone else found that SR picture quality isn't that great considering it's an HD source and transfer? I have a zoom facility on my DVD player, to look at areas of the picture more closely, and it is riddled with blocking. It's more noticable when the frame has one overall colour or subtle shades of that colour (the under water scenes or when Superman slowely decsends into the fortress of solitude) but it seems to be far worse than say Episode 3 which still holds up to scrutiny when the image is blown up. Instead of gradual shades across the frame there is a sort of ugly banding effect. I don't think for one minute it's the source material it just looks like bad encoding. Why SR should look worse than Ep 3 I've no idea. Ep 3 was of comparable length and it had more disc space taken up with a commentary track. I wouldn't like to think what a longer version of the film plus a commentary would look like.
In fact, I would say that S:TM, despite it being nearly 30 years old (and on 35mm) looks to have had a better job done on it as far as how it's been encoded/authored for DVD.
I was expecting more from Superman Returns in the visual department. The DD5.1 is really good though. Lots of directional effects centre seemed low but that might just be me. Kids were in bed so overall level was lower than I would have liked it. Even the opening Legendary Pictures logo has got sound coming from all over the place.
The documentary on SR was good but not as focused as the LOTR docs. Plus where is all the stuff on the post production and visual effects. I know some of that is in the R1 set as part of Bryan Singer's journals, but the whole 'making of' process just seems to stop once filming has wrapped.
We will of course be buying this all over again in the future so hopefully the post production phase of 'the making of SR' will show up at some point.
Anyone else found that SR picture quality isn't that great considering it's an HD source and transfer? I have a zoom facility on my DVD player, to look at areas of the picture more closely, and it is riddled with blocking. It's more noticable when the frame has one overall colour or subtle shades of that colour (the under water scenes or when Superman slowely decsends into the fortress of solitude) but it seems to be far worse than say Episode 3 which still holds up to scrutiny when the image is blown up. Instead of gradual shades across the frame there is a sort of ugly banding effect. I don't think for one minute it's the source material it just looks like bad encoding. Why SR should look worse than Ep 3 I've no idea. Ep 3 was of comparable length and it had more disc space taken up with a commentary track. I wouldn't like to think what a longer version of the film plus a commentary would look like.
In fact, I would say that S:TM, despite it being nearly 30 years old (and on 35mm) looks to have had a better job done on it as far as how it's been encoded/authored for DVD.
I was expecting more from Superman Returns in the visual department. The DD5.1 is really good though. Lots of directional effects centre seemed low but that might just be me. Kids were in bed so overall level was lower than I would have liked it. Even the opening Legendary Pictures logo has got sound coming from all over the place.
The documentary on SR was good but not as focused as the LOTR docs. Plus where is all the stuff on the post production and visual effects. I know some of that is in the R1 set as part of Bryan Singer's journals, but the whole 'making of' process just seems to stop once filming has wrapped.
We will of course be buying this all over again in the future so hopefully the post production phase of 'the making of SR' will show up at some point.
Sounds like posterisation. The original release of The Matrix Reloaded had loads, but the version in The Ultimate Matrix Collection was much better. Not watched the Superman Returns from the R1 set yet, so can't comment on whether it's present.
Does anyone know what the new SKU's are for the corrected R1 sets? That is if they have shipped them out yet. If anyone has bought a set that has correct discs, then could you get the SKU or ISBN. It would be a big help.
Update: I got an email from warner concerning the sku's. Apparently they will stay the same. I will post the email in case anyone is interested.
Unfortunately, the product sold in the stores has not yet been corrected. The sku/upc code will not change.Please note that Warner Home Video is currently working on correcting this product. Once the problem has been corrected this information will be posted on our website. Please continue to visit our website regarding future updates.
I hope the corrected sets will be in store before christmas.
Update: I got an email from warner concerning the sku's. Apparently they will stay the same. I will post the email in case anyone is interested.
Unfortunately, the product sold in the stores has not yet been corrected. The sku/upc code will not change.Please note that Warner Home Video is currently working on correcting this product. Once the problem has been corrected this information will be posted on our website. Please continue to visit our website regarding future updates.
I hope the corrected sets will be in store before christmas.
Augh! Then how the Hell are we supposed to know the bleeding difference?
Has anybody heard about a release date for the re-sut of Superman Returns
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How has it got a lack of deleted scenes? There are deleted scenes on virtually every disc (apart from Superman III, but that's just a mistake). Christ, most of the Donner cut is comprised from deleted footage.
There is no deleted scenes from the Lester Cut! Tons of them were on the Restored international Cut! Also there is tons of extended scenes from Superman The move that could of been included!