>>TUESDAY 31st JANUARY

SUPERMAN THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION

I'm still assimilating the details; it's a lot to take in but yet again, it leaves us with more questions than answers LOL.

Here are the important links:
IGN poorly transcribed interview. Donner confirms a cut of the film closer to his vision and using Lester scenes to bridge the gaps. Unfortunately, according to the interview, the Donner shot 'blank bullets' footage can't be found. Instead, they'll insert the test screening version, which wasn't shot by Donner.

Warner held a press event yesterday, they announced the 14 disc set - Superman: The Ultimate Collection. Read about it here.

This is what I think the 14 discs will feature:

Superman Theatrical cut
Superman Director's Cut
Superman Special Features

Superman II Theatrical cut
Superman II Donner cut
Superman II Special Features

Superman III Theatrical cut
Superman III Extended cut
Superman III Special Features

Superman IV Theatrical cut
Superman IV 134 min cut

Supergirl Theatrical cut
Supergirl International cut
Supergirl Special Features

I don't think Superman Returns will be part of the set. I didn't expect 14 discs! One thing's for sure, I'll have to re-edit the whole damn site!!! After this DVD set is released, we can finally close the book on the Salkind Superman films. Eight years of campaigning! The DVDs are expected in October.

>>SATURDAY 28th JANUARY

ILYA SPILLS THE BEANS ON THE SUPERMAN DVDS!!!

Superman Homepage has published a snippet of their Ilya Salkind interview [complete interview will be published later], and what will interest you guys is the details on the forthcoming DVD SEs.

Now that Ilya has spilled the beans, I can speak more liberally about certain things without confidence agreements lassos tightening around my neck. The interview reveals a great deal, some of which you already know, but there’s a lot of new information like Pierre Spengler contributing interviews and a commentary track. Richard Lester might be contributing an interview. I remember someone telling me that he might even do the commentary on Superman 2.

I can reveal that Sarah Douglas has provided commentary for the Superman 2 theatrical cut edition. This was done at Pinewood.

All Superman film interests are now completely owned by Warner Bros. This includes Supergirl. The rights issue delayed releases of Superman 3 and 4 in various international territories including the U.K.

Now Donner’s Superman 2...Obviously we will get something but sources at the studio mentioned awhile back that not everything has been accounted for and there are concerns about the quality. Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz are poised to record a commentary track. Once again, Michael Thau is working on the footage with Dick Donner. I trust Michael will do the very best, he's got my support thats for sure! The studio will make an announcement once everything is in place.

I hear faint voices… “What about Superman IV?” Well, I don’t believe what I’ve heard, so I'll wait for official word - make of that what you will.

I'll be pushing for the superior original cut of Superman The Movie on DVD too.

Thanks to Barry Freiman for an excellent interview.

SUPERMAN RETURNS U.K. MEET-UP

We're planning a Superman Returns get together in the U.K. this July. It will either be in London, Milton Keynes (Superman IV) or Birmingham. The plan is to take in the film during the afternoon, then grab some food and the most important, hit the clubs to finish off the day. Heck, if Bryan Singer is in town, we'll get him pissed. Anyway, if you're interested, just shout.

>>FRIDAY 20th JANUARY

GOODBYE 2005, HELLO 2006; A BELATED HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hey there, been busy for a while. I'm involved in other things but don't despair, I'll keep you updated on the Superman 2 SE when I can. Fingers crossed, this year we'll find the answers to those lingering questions which have stuck on our tongues for a quarter of a century!

Lois jumps out of the Daily Planet building with verisimullitude stamped across her forehead vs Lester's grim, real Paris.
Blank bullets vs Pink bear.
Marlon Brando vs Susannah Yorke.
Haven't you ever heard of freedom of the press, General? vs General, care to step outside?

SUPERMAN RETURNS NEWS

Warner Bros. execs recently watched a cut of the film, and contrary to reports, they are estatic with what Singer has shot. So happy, they are pumping more money into the film! Ignore the negative newspaper reports of late. WB are confident.

STM NO.1 SUPERHERO FILM AT FILMFORCE

In case you missed it, Superman was number one and Superman 2 was number 5! Nolan's Batman 2nd, which I agree with! Click Here.

WONDERCON

Jack O'Halloran and Sarah Douglas will be appearing together at the Wondercon, SF, CA February 10-12. Click Here. Thanks to Jacob.