The Daily Planet Vol. 2: Superman News and Speculation Thread (🚨TAG SPOILERS🚨)

[flickchick85]

Wasn't there a version of this early on with the Fortress of Solitude as the cover? Or maybe it was fan-made...

It was the Steelbook, which is already sold out from the usual places.

 

[chintai80]

^ this was superman at the end of the movie.

 

[mclay18]

I wish we could get great behind the scenes documentaries like on Superman Returns dvd. Those were awesome.

The thing that irritates me is that they have done away with that stuff almost entirely (unless you’re Ridley Scott, James Cameron or David Fincher). And only the digital release of SUPERMAN has the commentary, gag reel and deleted scenes… talk about gypping the fans who buy the physical release.

And even more so that WBD has done away with bonus materials entirely on the DVD release. Would including the Gunn commentary, gag reel and trailer be too much to ask? Or actual menus with some effort put into them?

 

[TheGDBatman]

It was the Steelbook, which is already sold out from the usual places.

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Thank you for the reminder. Managed to snag myself one after seeing this post!

 

[Herolee10]

It's rare for me to see a Director actually working with their actor to bring out the best performance possible for a big blockbuster/comic book movie. A lot of times you have these A-List stars that take charge of their own performances, especially when the Director is just a hired gun for the studio.

 

[Herolee10]

 

[Galactus123]

The thing that irritates me is that they have done away with that stuff almost entirely (unless you’re Ridley Scott, James Cameron or David Fincher). And only the digital release of SUPERMAN has the commentary, gag reel and deleted scenes… talk about gypping the fans who buy the physical release.

And even more so that WBD has done away with bonus materials entirely on the DVD release. Would including the Gunn commentary, gag reel and trailer be too much to ask? Or actual menus with some effort put into them?

Looks like the 57 minute documentary that will be on the disc is different from the one uploaded on Youtube.

Edit: might be the same one.

 

[Scarlet Spider]

So the commentary track, deleted scenes and gag reel aren't on the 4K. Just digital. That's BS.

 

[TheGDBatman]

They want to incentivize people to buy both digital & physical copies. I don’t love it, but I’m not shocked.

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

Yeah, stuff like this is unfortunately more and more common. For example, David F. Sandberg did a commentary for the digital version of Shazam!, but it's only available you purchased a digital copy through Apple TV or iTunes.

 

[Galactus123]

Yeah, stuff like this is unfortunately more and more common. For example, David F. Sandberg did a commentary for the digital version of Shazam!, but it's only available you purchased a digital copy through Apple TV or iTunes.

Can the extras even be accessed if you buy the movie on Apple TV app on a TV? I remember hearing years ago that they were only available on the Apple TV device only.

 

[Scarlet Spider]

Just watched the documentary. Not nearly as extensive as the one from SR but I enjoyed it. The focus was mostly on the filming of the movie. David and Rachel have so much chemistry. I wish could have seen their original screentest. Also, Gunn mentioned as a kid he loved Super Family comics (Superman, Supergirl, Krypto etc.)

 

[Herolee10]

I'm shocked they are releasing that video before the physical media release.

Watching the video. Finally confirmation that they changed/modified the S during filming. It's always a joy to hear that David was pro trunks from day 1.

I don't know about others but I'm very happy that they made the change. Although the change is minor, it still makes a big difference in making the symbol look more like an S.

 

[Primal Slayer]

Yeah, stuff like this is unfortunately more and more common. For example, David F. Sandberg did a commentary for the digital version of Shazam!, but it's only available you purchased a digital copy through Apple TV or iTunes.

How did we go backwards

 

[Primal Slayer]

Saw this on Blu-ray forums
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Special features:

• The Creation of Supeman (57 minutes)
• A New Era: DC Takes Off (5 minutes)
• Breaking News: The Daily Planet is Back (5 minutes)
• Lex Luthor: The Mind of a Dark Genius (5 minutes)
• The Ultimate Villain (5 minutes)
• The Justice Gang (10 minutes)
• Krypto is Born (6 minutes)
• Superman's Lasting Legacy (6 minutes)
• Short Film: Krypto - School Bus Mayhem (5 minutes)
• The Music of Superman (6 minutes)

Compared to MoS. Guess its not as bad

• Strong Characters, Legendary Roles (HD, 26 min)
• All-Out Action (HD, 26 min)
• Krypton Decoded (HD, 7 min)
• New Zealand: Home of Middle-Earth (HD, 7 min)
• Superman 75th Anniversary Animated Short (HD, 2 min)
• Journey of Discover: Creating Man of Steel
• Planet Krypton (~15 minutes)

 

[Superark]

Just watched the documentary. Not nearly as extensive as the one from SR but I enjoyed it. The focus was mostly on the filming of the movie. David and Rachel have so much chemistry. I wish could have seen their original screentest. Also, Gunn mentioned as a kid he loved Super Family comics (Superman, Supergirl, Krypto etc.)

Sadly the days of making LOTR and SR style documentaries are long gone.

 

[Superark]

Notice who is in Gunn's storyboard....

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

How did we go backwards

I had to check to make sure, but Matt Reeves did something similar for The Batman. iTunes exclusive.

I mean, I guess these studios know that we'll double and triple dip for physical and digital copies of movies that someone will buy multiple digital versions of a movie just for a single featurette or commentary.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

A lot of their special features end up on YouTube these days anyway. I'll stick with the physical and be patient.

 

[Lily Adler]

A lot of their special features end up on YouTube these days anyway. I'll stick with the physical and be patient.

Unless they're stupid and make it an exclusive video for HBO Max or Disney Plus.

 

[Primal Slayer]

I had to check to make sure, but Matt Reeves did something similar for The Batman. iTunes exclusive.

I mean, I guess these studios know that we'll double and triple dip for physical and digital copies of movies that someone will buy multiple digital versions of a movie just for a single featurette or commentary.

They must've got me mistaken for a taylor swift stan because.....i aint wasting on variants

 

[BobJM]

Notice who is in Gunn's storyboard....

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It really seems like all signs are pointing to Super Family (or Superman & Supergirl) being the next movie Gunn's working on. He already confirmed Brainiac was considered for Part 1; maybe he just shifted things back

 

[Primal Slayer]

1 hour documentary:

For those that were upset by having the Justice Gang in their Superman movie this can be their Superman movie.

It was great, i wanted it to touch on the Daily Planet, JG crew

 

[mclay18]

I find it hilarious that WBD remains inconsistent with their alternate language dub options for their Superman movies now. According to the press release, the 2025 DVD will include a Japanese dub and several other subtitle options but the Blu-rays get only Canadian French and Latin Spanish options.

Man of Steel was even more inconsistent. The DVD included a Thai dub but it wasn’t on the Blu-ray, which had Mandarin and Portuguese dubs.

So strange.

 

[dhandler01]

They must've got me mistaken for a taylor swift stan because.....i aint wasting on variants

There is a better chance I go hang out in Lex's Pocket Universe