“Forgotten Hollywood”- A Super Cut…
Manny P. here…
“`Back when director’s cuts of cinema were never released for public consumption, a Richard Donner Superman production was uniquely re-distributed for broadcast on television. It was February, 1982, and ABC aired a two-evening special of Superman: The Movie; the never-before-seen version of the original theatrical flick (nearly 40 minutes longer). It would re-air on KCOP-13 in 1994.
“`The three-hour version gave viewers extended views of Krypton before its destruction, extra time in Smallville, and more of John Williams’ memorable soundtrack; plus, a definitive look of Christopher Reeves in action as the Man of Steel. Since ABC’s broadcast, some of the footage included in the extended director’s cut has been added into other releases of Superman: The Movie as deleted scenes. However, the 188-minute version that aired in 1982 has never been officially released.
“`Until now… Decades after its premiere on the small screen, this particular cut is finally being released on Blu-ray. Warner Brothers’ Archive Collection has unveiled plans for a brand-new re-master of the extended cut as part of a two-movie collection that will also include Donner’s definitive director’s cut of the film from 2000. It also includes special features, such as screen tests and documentaries spotlighting the development of a memorable superhero franchise.
“`No release date for the collection has been confirmed.
Until next time> “never forget”
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