World Kirk Alyn Serials Come to DVD

[C. Lee]

Both the Kirk Alyn Superman serials are coming as a boxed set this November.
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/superman-serials.html

I have them on tape...but I'm really looking forward to having a good DVD copy.

 

[BatFitz]

ah, the animated flying shots

 

[3 Dev Adam]

Yay!!!!

 

[Super Kal]

I would LOVE to see that whole series colored...

 

[Mister J]

A bit pricier than I expected, but I've been waiting for these to be released.

 

[Lazlo Panaflex]

Is it wrong for me in saying that the actress playing Lois Lane was hot even though she's like 100 years old now?

 

[Morg]

Both the Kirk Alyn Superman serials are coming as a boxed set this November.
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/superman-serials.html

I have them on tape...but I'm really looking forward to having a good DVD copy.

cool! Another box set of Superman to add to my collection

 

[lujho]

I've beem waiting to see these for ages. Can't wait. Can't wait to get the restored Fleischer shorts too - those are going to be beautiful.

 

[Super Kal]

lol, it turns out a friend of mine got me the VHS version of these and was planning on mailing them to me...

 

[3 Dev Adam]

Is it wrong for me in saying that the actress playing Lois Lane was hot even though she's like 100 years old now?

No. She'll be very happy, in fact.

 

[ReeveFan1978]

I am not a fan of the Kirk superman ...George is my golden age Superman.

I wouldnt mind watching them again though if I could get past Kirk's portrayal. because I thought Noel looked cutest in the 40's. Like she stepped out of the comics. her hair was so authentic to the time period.

Im glad it's being released for those who want it. The more Superman stuff out there, the better.

EL

 

[3 Dev Adam]

Poor Kirk Alyn, being the first, had no reference at all. But I like him. Of course, George made the character a true classic, but I have no dislike for Kirk.

 

[BatFitz]

I never really liked the Kirk Alyn serials, because I can't really take them seriously. I do enjoy it for memory/camp value.

 

[BatFitz]

I never really liked the Kirk Alyn serials, because I can't really take them seriously. I do enjoy it for memory/camp value.

 

[Lex Luthor]

ABOUT TIME!!!!

I've been waiting on these babies ever since I completed my collection of the Columbia Batman serials.

Awesome news.

 

[C. Lee]

No. She'll be very happy, in fact.

Is that you Dev? I've gotten to meet Ms. Neill several times...she's the sweetest lady.

ABOUT TIME!!!!

I've been waiting on these babies ever since I completed my collection of the Columbia Batman serials.

Awesome news.

Yep....I've had them (Supes and Batman) on tape...it's good to get them on DVD. Have you got "The Adventures of Captain Marvel" serial on DVD yet?

 

[Lex Luthor]

Yep....I've had them (Supes and Batman) on tape...it's good to get them on DVD. Have you got "The Adventures of Captain Marvel" serial on DVD yet?

"The Adventures of Captain Marvel" serial is on DVD? I didnt know that. Guess I'll have to go find it now. Thanks for letting me know about that, C. Lee.

Yeah, I had the original 1943 Batman serial on tape. But the only reason I had that serial on tape was because I had my VCR on time record back in the mid 90's to record each episode that was aired on AMC. I think it took like 3-4 months for the entire serial to play out, unfortunately I taped the serial on the slowest speed (EP I think) which made the quality not that great to be honest with you. But atleast I had the darn thing.

C. Lee, do you have the "Captain America" serial on tape/DVD? This is the only serial I remember having actually bought in a store somewhere when I was probably 14, or 15. The store also had "The Green Hornet" serials on tape as well, but I had to make a decision. So I went with Cap.

 

[C. Lee]

"The Adventures of Captain Marvel" serial is on DVD? I didnt know that. Guess I'll have to go find it now. Thanks for letting me know about that, C. Lee.

I bought it about a year ago. It's distributed by ARTISAN HOME ENTERTAINMENT. The whole serial is on one disc, but it's a good copy. CM is a good serial.

Yeah, I had the original 1943 Batman serial on tape. But the only reason I had that serial on tape was because I had my VCR on time record back in the mid 90's to record each episode that was aired on AMC. I think it took like 3-4 months for the entire serial to play out, unfortunately I taped the serial on the slowest speed (EP I think) which made the quality not that great to be honest with you. But atleast I had the darn thing.

Both of them came out on VHS tape about 10 years ago (2 tapes per serial)...and they were good transfers too. I don't remember AMC ever showing them though.

C. Lee, do you have the "Captain America" serial on tape/DVD? This is the only serial I remember having actually bought in a store somewhere when I was probably 14, or 15. The store also had "The Green Hornet" serials on tape as well, but I had to make a decision. So I went with Cap.

Yes...I have the 2 tape Cap set put out years ago. I am waiting for a good DVD to come out. I also have the Green Hornet serial. I love the old stuff...I grew up with them.

 

[Lex Luthor]

I bought it about a year ago. It's distributed by ARTISAN HOME ENTERTAINMENT. The whole serial is on one disc, but it's a good copy. CM is a good serial.

Ah, ok. Cool. I've never seen the CM serial, but I've read reviews saying it's actually a pretty good serial. Guess you did nothing but confirm what I've read. So I'm definately picking that one up in the not too distant future.

Both of them came out on VHS tape about 10 years ago (2 tapes per serial)...and they were good transfers too. I don't remember AMC ever showing them though.

Yeah, the funny thing is that I did run up on the 2nd tape of the "Batman & Robin" serial at a garage sale. But I refused to watch it as it wasnt complete. Unfortunately I never found tape 1, and never watched the serial until it was released on DVD about a year ago. I've seen the 1943 Batman serial several times though. It's probably my favourite serial. Probably because I am so familiar with it.

Yes...I have the 2 tape Cap set put out years ago. I am waiting for a good DVD to come out. I also have the Green Hornet serial. I love the old stuff...I grew up with them.

Cool. I bet we have the same exact tape set then. I think I bought mine back in 1996 ... and I've probably watched it twice since then. It's not a bad serial, but I enjoy the Batman serial more for whatever reason. If a DVD version doesnt come out soon, I might just transfer the tape set to DVD-R myself. Never had a chance to see any of the Green Hornet stuff, but like CM, I've heard good things about them as well. I like the old stuff as well. It's really dated, and often goofy. But I think that does nothing but adds charm to them. Acquired taste I suppose.

 

[3 Dev Adam]

Is that you Dev? I've gotten to meet Ms. Neill several times...she's the sweetest lady.

Nope, it's my friend Carl Glass.

 

[C. Lee]

Nope, it's my friend Carl Glass.

I was just wondering...because I'm one of the oldest people here, it's always nice to find another old fogey like me here.

 

[3 Dev Adam]

I'm 54. Is that old enough?

 

[C. Lee]

I'm 54. Is that old enough?

Yep...I'm 49....you take the lead. I'm no longer the oldest on here.

 

[Ullar]

kew i can get those w/ the 14 discer.

 

[lujho]

No offence to Ms Neill, but Phyllis Coates was hotter.