Ultimate Superman DVD set has BIG mistake [Archive]

Ryan K

11-24-2006, 07:25 PM

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/super-blunder.html

Due to a massive technical blunder, the Superman III: Deluxe Edition discs contain the original 2001 release of the film, rather than the advertised disc with commentary, additional scenes and a vintage featurette.

Reports indicate that The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection and the individual release of Superman III: Deluxe Edition are unaffected. At this time there has been no word on whether or not Warner intend to issue replacement discs.

That's enough to make me wait a couple months for new versions of this to be put in stores. That sucks because I was all set to buy get this for Christmas. I'm quite pissed.

Beast

11-24-2006, 08:03 PM

You can always buy it and get in on the inevetable disc exchange program. :)

Ryan K

11-24-2006, 08:32 PM

You can always buy it and get in on the inevetable disc exchange program. :)

Eh. Yeah, they'll probably have an exchange thing, but (A) those things take time and I'm put off enough not to want to wait 6-8 weeks, and (B) I've not had great experiences with things like that and mail in rebates, etc. So I'll wait. It's not like there's any shortage of things to spend my Christmas money on this year.

Will.S

11-24-2006, 10:32 PM

I was actually thinking about going the "Alien Quadrilogy individuals" route by getting individual updated Chris Reeve Superman editions of Superman I, II, and the individual Donner Cut DVD. Then I'd get the Superman Returns SE or whatever unless the boxed set came with extra especial discs.

Beast

11-25-2006, 06:11 AM

It comes with 3 extra bonus discs.

1-4 Superman: The Motion Picture (4-Disc Special Edition)
5-6 Superman II (2-Disc Special Edition)
7 Superman II (The Ricard Donner Cut)
8 Superman III (Deluxe Edition)
9 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Deluxe Edition)
10-11 Superman Returns (Special Edition)
12 Superman Returns: Bryan Singer's Journals
13 Look, Up in the Sky!: The Amazing Story of Superman
14 You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman

Paul Dee

11-25-2006, 11:24 AM

WillS will have missed the extras disc(s?) if he bought all the Alien movies seperately too.

DonC

11-26-2006, 10:32 AM

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/super-blunder.html

That's enough to make me wait a couple months for new versions of this to be put in stores. That sucks because I was all set to buy get this for Christmas. I'm quite pissed.

Eh. Yeah, they'll probably have an exchange thing, but (A) those things take time and I'm put off enough not to want to wait 6-8 weeks, and (B) I've not had great experiences with things like that and mail in rebates, etc. So I'll wait. It's not like there's any shortage of things to spend my Christmas money on this year.

So you're willing to wait months for something that could be fixed in weeks? ;)

I'll get it now, if for no other reason than the first week it's out is usually the cheapest. At least until some kind of major shopping holiday. But I don't think they'll have replacement sets out by Christmas.

666MasterOfPuppets

11-26-2006, 10:48 AM

Damn. Amazon.com just shipped mine. Oh well.

Ryan K

11-26-2006, 06:26 PM

So you're willing to wait months for something that could be fixed in weeks? ;)

I've heard lots of horror stories of replacement discs taking months and months to ship.

Like I said this was going to be what I spent my Christmas money on, but there's plenty of other new DVD box sets to choose from. I'd prefer to spend my money on something that's complete.

My birthday's in April. Maybe they'll have corrected sets in store by then. I can wait.

Samurai

11-26-2006, 07:54 PM

This is Superman 3 we're talking about... I'd have just used that and the Superman 4 discs as coasters anyway... ;)

Will.S

11-26-2006, 08:59 PM

This is Superman 3 we're talking about... I'd have just used that and the Superman 4 discs as coasters anyway... ;)
Yeah totally.

I mean c'mon folks, aside from that awesome evil Superman vs good Superman fight it's not exactly the best movie of the three and the best movies get the better treatment as it is.

Ryan K

11-26-2006, 09:03 PM

Yeah totally.

I mean c'mon folks, aside from that awesome evil Superman vs good Superman fight it's not exactly the best movie of the three and the best movies get the better treatment as it is.

I'm more interested in owning the special features on that Superman III disc than the movie.

Beast

11-26-2006, 09:10 PM

I liked some of Superman III. Especially the whole Duality of Superman thing. But yeah, some of the extras on the Superman III DVD are great. A commentary, a bunch of deleted scenes, and the vintage 'Making of' special make it well worth a purchase. Besides, it's not pure crap like Supes IV. :)

Will.S

11-26-2006, 09:13 PM

I fail to see how they would enhance the "Superman III experience" but to each their own you gluttons for punishment.

:p

Beast

11-26-2006, 09:19 PM

I fail to see how they would enhance the "Superman III experience" but to each their own you gluttons for punishment.

:p
Eh, I enjoy Superman III regardless of the camp value of some of the film. Superman IV and Superman Retreads are a hell of a lot worse than Superman III was. Shame really, I had hope for SR.

DonC

11-27-2006, 06:32 AM

I'm more interested in owning the special features on that Superman III disc than the movie.

I can dig that. But I'm getting the set now, rather than pay full price later.

Harvey

11-27-2006, 11:38 AM

With any luck, WHV will have an answer for us either later today or this week. Keep your fingers crossed... The World's Finest has a review online for the Superman: The Ultimate Collector's Edition set, streeting tomorrow:

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/sections/releases/DVD/ultimatecollection/

Nate Grey

11-27-2006, 12:30 PM

Does part IV have any extra scenes or anything? If not, I'd just get them individually anyway (only I-III).

Beast

11-27-2006, 02:10 PM

Does part IV have any extra scenes or anything? If not, I'd just get them individually anyway (only I-III).
Yes, all of them have extra scenes and featurettes. And the 14-Disc set is your best deal.

Nate Grey

11-27-2006, 06:10 PM

Yes, all of them have extra scenes and featurettes. And the 14-Disc set is your best deal.

Well, after the studio puts the right Superman III in that set, that is.

Beast

11-27-2006, 06:18 PM

Ok, there's word on the replacement program. Apperantly you won't have to return the fubard discs. WB knows this is a huge screw-up and wants to rectify it quickly as possible. :)

From The Digital Bits:

Here's the deal - we've just spoken with Warner Home Video. They ARE going to be issuing corrected discs for both Disc One of the Superman: The Movie - Four-Disc Special Edition (also Disc One of the Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition 14-disc set) AND Disc Eight of the Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition. Disc One will feature the CORRECT original 2.0 audio track for Superman: The Movie and Disc Eight will feature the new Superman III: Deluxe Edition. ALL of the other discs streeting tomorrow are correct.

The mistakes in the Superman: The Movie - Four-Disc Special Edition and the Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition were apparently just honest authoring/replication errors - not deliberate decisions - and Warner is already in the process of correcting them. NO recall of existing sets is planned at the moment, but we'll have an 800 number shortly that you can call and arrange to have the corrected discs sent to you via mail. The official statement from Warner will follow shortly, so be sure to check back in a little while.

Superboy Prime

11-27-2006, 06:32 PM

Thanks for the news.

Originally I was thinking about buying the Chris Reeve Box Set, but I suppose I'll just go ahead and buy the Deluxe Set since it's of better value, and with much, much more extras. Which is great. The news about this mishap really does irk the hell out of me, but obviously it wasnt something that was intentional on WB's part.

Beast

11-27-2006, 08:13 PM

Update on the Replacement Program from WB:
Statement from Warner Home Video, November 27, 2006

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.”

Ryan K

11-27-2006, 09:05 PM

So if you buy the Ultimate Edition, you need to get two discs replaced?

Beast

11-27-2006, 09:15 PM

So if you buy the Ultimate Edition, you need to get two discs replaced?
Well, if you buy the first movie at all you need to get it replaced.

Paul Dee

11-28-2006, 03:43 AM

Originally I was thinking about buying the Chris Reeve Box Set, but I suppose I'll just go ahead and buy the Deluxe Set since it's of better value, and with much, much more extras.

Hold on, I thought the only difference with the deluxe editiob was that you get the 2-disc Superman Returns with it? I saw the Chris Reeves box set in the shop the other day and thought it had all the extras of the deluxe set, minus the SR stuff obviously.

Oh this is too confusing

Superboy Prime

11-28-2006, 04:44 AM

Hold on, I thought the only difference with the deluxe editiob was that you get the 2-disc Superman Returns with it? I saw the Chris Reeves box set in the shop the other day and thought it had all the extras of the deluxe set, minus the SR stuff obviously.

Not really.

As far as I know it goes like this ...

The Chris Reeve Boxset, you get:

Superman: The Movie (Four-Disc Collector's Edition)

Superman II (Two-Disc Special Edition)
(Does not include the Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

Superman III (Deluxe Edition)
(Which is NOT included in the Ultimate Superman Box Set)

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Deluxe Edition)

With the Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition you get:

Superman: The Movie (Four-Disc Collector's Edition)

Superman II (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

Superman III (the barebones one again it turns out)

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Deluxe Edition)

& the Superman Returns (Two-Disc Special Edition) with extras including, Bryan Singer's Journals (Extended Edition)
Look, Up in the Sky!: The Amazing Story of Superman (documentary)
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (documentary)

Paul Dee

11-28-2006, 08:04 AM

The Region 2 release does have the Donner cut and the original; I saw that in the stores. But yes,having now look I see the Ultimate Edition comes with "Ultimate Edition" disks with new extras on

The Region 2 version of the ultimate Edition of Superman III isn't barebones though, it's this:

# Superman 3 Deluxe Edition:
# Commentary by Ilya Salkind & Pierre Spengler
# The Making of Superman III [1983 TV Special]
# 11 Deleted Scenes
# Theatrical Trailer
# Auto-play Trailers: Int'l Superman "Hero" Trailer, Int'l Superman Returns Trailer
# Justice League Heroes Videogame Trailer

Which, minus the game trailers is the same as the Chris Reeves version.

Beast

11-28-2006, 08:52 AM

666MasterOfPuppets

11-29-2006, 06:13 AM

I haven't received my set yet, but I have already sent a few mails to Amazon.

The first thing Amazon did was to place a new order with a replacement set, despite the fact that the whole stock has the problem. They also sent my mail to the proper department within the company in order to "start an investigation". It seems they still don't know the real scope of the problem yet. In my last mail, I asked them what to do next. I'll keep you posted.

SUPERECWFAN1

11-29-2006, 07:34 AM

The Batman

11-29-2006, 08:02 AM

666MasterOfPuppets

11-29-2006, 08:19 AM

I'm really torn on this one.

I'm definately getting the set, but I can't decide if I should wait for the new, correct sets to hit the shelves whenever they eventually do at whatever price they're eventually at or to get it now and try and get replacement discs.

Does the replacement program apply to Canada?

WHV is trying to make arrangements with Amazon for the people who bought the sets using their service. It is unclear what they'll do for the international customers (like you and me).

In an earlier post, I said that I've been keeping contact with Amazon regarding this issue. The final reply I received indicated that, "before returning the original set, please verifiy that everything in the replacement order is in acceptable condition and then ship back the set containing the defective item".

Which means that I'll have to wait...

666MasterOfPuppets

11-29-2006, 08:27 AM

My parents got me this puppy as an early X-Mas gift. By god its awesome. I'm watching Superman #1 and I'm watching the uncut 2001 edition. Marlon Brando as Jor-El RULLLLLEEEESSS. ( Why they trimmed his scenes in 1978 makes me scratch my head)

OK, but have you found the defects in disc one (Dolby Digital 2.0 mix not included) and disc eight (bonus conent omitted)? Could you please verify this?

SUPERECWFAN1

11-29-2006, 09:30 AM

OK, but have you found the defects in disc one (Dolby Digital 2.0 mix not included) and disc eight (bonus conent omitted)? Could you please verify this?

I'll check disc 8. I'm not really caring about dolby digital sound ect ect. But I'll check desk #8 as soon as the 1st movie gets done.

nightscream

11-29-2006, 09:35 AM

I have been calling and calling the 800 number that was posted here for the replacment disks are the number is always busy or its just keeps ringing, is anyone else having this problem?

Ryan K

11-29-2006, 09:41 AM

I have been calling and calling the 800 number that was posted here for the replacment disks are the number is always busy or its just keeps ringing, is anyone else having this problem?
I've heard you have to stay on for 10 minutes or so, but thats it. From what I understand they're just taking names and phone numbers at the moment and are going to call everybody back with instructions of some sort. That was what I heard yesterday. May have changed.

SUPERECWFAN1

11-29-2006, 10:14 AM

Ok the deleted scenes and making of Superman III isn't on there. So I'm not pissed because I have all this other extra stuff to watch now. I'll likely call and get the disc of Superman III in a couple of days.

Beast

11-29-2006, 10:22 AM

I'll check disc 8. I'm not really caring about dolby digital sound ect ect. But I'll check desk #8 as soon as the 1st movie gets done.
The thing about the Dolby sound is it's the original theatrical tracks, not the butchered sound that was created for the 2001 extended edition DVD.

Beast

11-29-2006, 11:18 AM

Update from Digital Bits on the disc replacement program...
We're busy working on some more disc reviews this afternoon, for posting over the next few days, but we wanted to pop in here with a couple of quick follow-up comments on WHV's Superman disc replacement program.

First, 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.

666MasterOfPuppets

11-29-2006, 11:48 AM

Damn, every time I remember this, the frustration doesn't even let me think.

I want this problem solved ASAP, dammit!

Superboy Prime

11-29-2006, 04:38 PM

Thank you, Beast for the continued updates.

Very frustrating, but I will say that I do appreciate you keeping us informed on whats happening with this unfortunate blunder.

666MasterOfPuppets

11-30-2006, 04:53 AM

Most unfortunate.

Well, Amazon has shipped the replacement set. What they don't understand is that THAT SET HAS THE PROBLEM TOO!!

*Ahem*

They told me to "check that the replacement set is in acceptable condition" before returning the original order.

This is going to be a long road to victory...

Superboy Prime

11-30-2006, 05:27 PM

DonC

11-30-2006, 05:35 PM

I havent bought it yet, but I am so not looking forward to all of this.

However, I know what I am getting myself into. And it's not like I havent been warned, but my desire to own this Boxset outweighs my patience to wait until whenever the *improved* and most importantly *corrected* Ultimate Edition comes out. :(

Good luck finding a copy. I went to two Circuit Cities and a Best Buy, they were all sold out. But Best Buy gave me a rain check. I'm wondering how long it'll take for them to get more. And if, longshot, the next shipment has the correct discs.

Sean Whitmore

11-30-2006, 05:42 PM

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.

I hope this is why it's taking Amazon so $%#&! long to ship my order.

SEAN

Superboy Prime

11-30-2006, 05:51 PM

Good luck finding a copy. I went to two Circuit Cities and a Best Buy, they were all sold out. But Best Buy gave me a rain check. I'm wondering how long it'll take for them to get more. And if, longshot, the next shipment has the correct discs.

Thanks, and likewise. Yeah, I know all about the trouble of finding a boxset these days. I literally went all over town Tuesday looking for one, but apparently every store around here only had 2-3 boxsets available and quickly sold out from what I was told. I made some phone calls today, and found out Target, and Sam Goody's are going to re-stock sometime tomorrow (none of the Wal-Marts or any of the other stores stocked it from what I've seen). So hopefully I'll have a little luck tomorrow.

dupersuper

12-02-2006, 04:08 PM

The rest sounds cool, but, and I'm almost afraid to ask this, what would be on a Superman 4 "deluxe edition"?...

666MasterOfPuppets

12-02-2006, 08:01 PM

Newsarama published the whole thing a while ago. I think it's still on the main page.

666MasterOfPuppets

12-02-2006, 08:03 PM

I hope this is why it's taking Amazon so $%#&! long to ship my order.

SEAN

They already shipped mine. TWICE. And they did so, despite my e-mails trying to explain the situation. If your case is taking too long because of that, then be grateful. At least pray for that to be the truth.

Superboy Prime

12-03-2006, 03:01 AM

Finally was able to buy the boxset from a local Target thanks to a friend of mine giving me a call and telling me they apparently only recieved two of them in. Very nice, but I will be calling that number on Monday. Oh well, I'm just happy I finally found one!

Scarlet Speedster

12-03-2006, 11:44 AM

I called the 800 number and, after waiting fifteen minutes, talked to an operator, giving him my name, address and proof of purchase code (he had difficulty understanding that an American zip code and Canadian postal code, though slightly different, work the same way). WHV will be mailing a prepaid padded envelope so I can return discs 1 and 8 and they'll mail me the replacement discs. Despite the problem, kudos to WHV for a relatively painless solution to give the fans the correct discs.

Ryan K

02-23-2007, 09:03 PM

Has anyone heard anything about a new SKU number for corrected sets? I haven't read anything since this problem first was announced and I'm curious if there's word when corrected sets will be on shelves.

Anyone heard anything?

666MasterOfPuppets

02-25-2007, 08:24 AM

The last thing I heard is that WHV had sent the corrected discs to the costumers.

But haven't read anything about the new SKU.

Sadly, I had to return my DVD set (long story). I'll wait for a while for the corrected sets to be out.

Heraclevs

02-25-2007, 11:37 AM

The rest sounds cool, but, and I'm almost afraid to ask this, what would be on a Superman 4 "deluxe edition"?...

You mean besides the fact that it's a contradiction in terms to use "Superman IV" and "Deluxe edition" in the same sentence?

I won't even show my kids Superman #'s 3 and 4 because I don't want them to have huge nightmares!

- Romans 9

vazel

02-26-2007, 12:11 AM

Wow this box set is selling out real fast. I'll be sure to get mine next month. Is there going to be a new corrected set? The response I got from Amazon.com doesn't sound like they're going to restock.

666MasterOfPuppets

02-26-2007, 05:44 AM

vazel

02-26-2007, 06:52 AM

Reads like a canned response. I'm not taking any chances though, I'm getting the box set as soon as possible. Thank you for contacting us at Amazon.com.

Please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience you may
have experienced.

Unfortunately, our supply of some items is limited and these
products sell out quickly.

We do not know if this item will be available for purchase on our
web site in the future. For this reason, the item is currently
listed as out of stock.

I would suggest checking our web site from time to time to see if
this item has come back in stock.

Thanks again for shopping at Amazon.com.

666MasterOfPuppets

02-26-2007, 11:01 AM

Dammit! I'll have to reschedule my re-buying of that set! Perhaps the WHV store might have it available?

Thanx for sharing the info.

Bloody Thumb

02-27-2007, 04:57 AM

I just finally got my copy from Best Buy last week. The box set had completely disappeared around here months ago. A few copies finally started showing back up. The Copy i found was indeed the corrected copy. Got mine from Best Buy and the SKU is 8038287. Don't know if it's different from the first set, but their you go.

666MasterOfPuppets

02-27-2007, 05:22 AM

Thanx for the info.

I'll have to make that extra-effort in oder to get it...

zeroEDGE

02-27-2007, 08:10 AM

wow its a good thing i didnt get this collection... i was thinking about it but decided not to cuz i wasnt gunna watch superman 3 and 4 anyways so just got 1 and 2 donner's cut

666MasterOfPuppets

02-27-2007, 08:45 AM

wow its a good thing i didnt get this collection... i was thinking about it but decided not to cuz i wasnt gunna watch superman 3 and 4 anyways so just got 1 and 2 donner's cut

Well, the collection also has other things like Fleischer cartoons, some of the old movies (wait, I think it's just one), Superman Returns, the Superman documentary...

Ryan K

02-27-2007, 04:15 PM

Bloody Thumb

03-02-2007, 01:26 PM

No problem. Glad i could help.

It really is an amazing set. The Deleted Scenes with the "Other" Nuclear man on Superman 4 was fantastic. Plus the extras on Superman Returns could take a day to watch alone.... And that's WITHOUT watching the movie. Great set and i'm really happy i bought it.

zeroEDGE

03-02-2007, 09:58 PM

Well, the collection also has other things like Fleischer cartoons, some of the old movies (wait, I think it's just one), Superman Returns, the Superman documentary...

yea acutally the reason i wanted to get the box set was cuz the box looks so cool haha

vazel

03-11-2007, 12:35 AM

Yay it's back in stock at Amazon. And I assume it's the corrected set now.

666MasterOfPuppets

03-11-2007, 08:26 AM

I asked them. According to the reply I got, yeah, it's the corrected version.

666MasterOfPuppets

03-11-2007, 08:27 AM

yea acutally the reason i wanted to get the box set was cuz the box looks so cool haha

Well, then you're in for a real good treat.

DonC

03-11-2007, 10:41 AM

Is there a way to tell from the packaging if you have the corrected editions? I just got my set like a month ago.

666MasterOfPuppets

03-11-2007, 11:36 AM

Allegedly, the SKU numbers. But I don't know them, so...

The Batman

03-11-2007, 11:50 AM

There hasn't been any news about the corrected sets or the new SKU numbers has there? I remember them saying that the new sets would be out in the middle of February but now we're in mid-March and none of the stores I've visited have the sets on the shelfs.

aukevin

03-13-2007, 07:46 AM

I finally got my replacement DVDs in the mail last week. I mailed them off before Christmas. I guess it took a while to get them, but I really haven't had an urge to watch either of the DVDs I sent back.

Ryan K

04-02-2007, 11:35 AM

I found this on the DVD Talk forums:

Burbank, Calif., April 2, 2007 -- When Warner Home Video’s (WHV) The Superman Ultimate Collector’s Edition (Superman UCE) was released last November, consumer receptivity was completely unprecedented, resulting in WHV selling its total supply of collections in one month. The Superman UCE was lauded by the nation’s critics and made many top ten lists, year-end round-ups and magazine gift guide suggestions. The title also won top honors as Catalog DVD of the Year at the Digital Entertainment Group’s Creative Excellence Awards.

Now on May 29, The Superman Ultimate Collector’s Edition will again be available by popular demand, in a limited edition, at $99.92 SRP.

The re-released Superman UCE will include the corrected discs for Superman III and Superman: The Movie, which were missing bonus content upon their release last fall. When the inadvertent omission was discovered, replacement discs were made available to initial UCE buyers. Replacement discs from the first release of the UCE can still be obtained, at no cost to the consumer, by calling 800-553-6937.

The Superman Ultimate Collector’s Edition includes all six films in the Superman theatrical franchise – SUPERMAN RETURNS Special Edition, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman: The Movie Four Disc Special Edition, Superman II Two Disc Special Edition, Superman III & IV Deluxe Editions -- and is loaded with more than 20 hours of bonus features. Three bonus discs include Look Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman and exclusive to the collection, You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman, a feature length documentary, plus Bryan Singer’s video journals chronicling the making of Superman Returns.

The 14-disc set will be packaged in a collectible keepsake tin and holds the set within lenticular packaging, along with a reproduction of the comic book Superman issue #7 and a Superman overview booklet. Consumers can also send in a mail-in offer for five limited edition Superman theatrical movie posters through March 2008.

So I'll finally be able to buy one of these. I can't believe it took 6 months to get a wave of these corrected sets in stores.

666MasterOfPuppets

04-03-2007, 03:32 PM

I don't get this. I e-mailed Amazon.com a few weeks ago, and they told me they ALREADY (as in, right NOW) have the corrected sets.

Oh, f*ck.

vazel

04-07-2007, 05:49 PM

I found this on the DVD Talk forums:

So I'll finally be able to buy one of these. I can't believe it took 6 months to get a wave of these corrected sets in stores.Great news. I was just about to finally buy my set at Amazon and they're out of stock again. Happy I'll get another chance to buy it.

BatKnight89

04-07-2007, 11:58 PM

Glad I didn't get the set when it first came out, I almost did, but figured I wouldn't watch three anyway since it's horrible, but I could deal with four since they cleaned it up a bit, but I'm happy just to have 1, 2: Donner Cut, and Returns.

The box is cool though.

666MasterOfPuppets

04-08-2007, 10:03 AM

Great news. I was just about to finally buy my set at Amazon and they're out of stock again. Happy I'll get another chance to buy it.

Out of stock AGAIN?

Damn it...

Ryan K

04-09-2007, 05:54 PM

According to The Digital Bits website the new Ultimate Superman DVD set (which is again to be released 5/29) will have the following UPC# 085391165262. The old set has the following UPC #012569819122.

The new set will also have an identifying sticker which can be seen here:

http://www.digitalbits.com/#mytwocents

Ryan K

05-29-2007, 02:05 PM

Today's the day. The new corrected Ultimate Superman DVD set was released today.

I went to 5 stores (Circuit City, Wal-Mart, Target, Borders, and the local PX) before finding a couple copies at Best Buy. Unfortunately Best Buy was selling it for $99.99 which after tax would come to about $33 more than Amazon. So I just came home and ordered it from there (they have a seperate page for the corrected edition so look for it).

Infra-Man

05-29-2007, 05:40 PM

Sweet. Time to get my copy finally... once I get my next paycheck -- d'oh!

Say what you will about Superman III, the junkyard fight and the chemical plant scenes are still awesome.

Will.S

05-29-2007, 06:15 PM

Say what you will about Superman III, the junkyard fight and the chemical plant scenes are still awesome.
That scene is the only reason I watch the third one.

Chris Reeve acting all evil and jerkwad'ish was awesome. As for the rest of the boxed set, it's pretty good stuff. I could do without the Donner Cut though since after having watched it, I prefer the Richard Lester version. Sure it's goofy but at least it doesn't look as cobbled together and awkward, but the Donner Cut was an admirable attempt to try to piece together Donner's version.

For me the boxed set is basically worth it only for: Superman, Superman II, Superman Returns, and the making of discs with the Donner Superman, Singer's blogs and whatnot, and the disc that has the different interpretations of Superman including the Fleischer cartoons.

Superman the Donner Cut, Superman III, and Superman IV are just entertaining fluff.

Infra-Man

05-29-2007, 07:06 PM

That scene is the only reason I watch the third one.

Chris Reeve acting all evil and jerkwad'ish was awesome. As for the rest of the boxed set, it's pretty good stuff. I could do without the Donner Cut though since after having watched it, I prefer the Richard Lester version. Sure it's goofy but at least it doesn't look as cobbled together and awkward, but the Donner Cut was an admirable attempt to try to piece together Donner's version.

Agree with you on the Lester cut. While I think the Donner cut it a decent attempt to piece things together, it feels like an incomplete movie pieced together from disparate source material rather than an actual film. I do wish Donner had been able to finish the movie originally, though, since the movie he intended to do seems like it would have been better than Lester's version (which I still like anyways). Wonder what Donner would have done for an ending other than the turn-back-time-redux thing.