| The ultimate superhero is back. Superman: The Movie, one of the most treasured and successful films in the history of cinema will be available for the first time on DVD May 1, 2001. This classic, award-winning film, directed by Richard Donner, launched the career of Christopher Reeve and includes an all-star cast including Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman and Margot Kidder among others.
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The packed DVD of Superman: The Movie includes four behind-the-scenes features:
- "The Magic Behind The Cape" - A look at the opticals, flying tests and other special effects that were created for Superman including interviews with the effects supervisor and unit director
- "Making Superman: Filming the Legend" - A behind-the-scenes view of how it all came together including interviews with director Richard Donner, Margot Kidder, Christopher Reeve and others
- "Taking Flight: The Development of Superman" - The trial-and-error to make a man "fly" and other filming breakthroughs. New interviews with the stars and the film's creators are included
- Screen Tests - Those who did and didn't get the part, with a commentary by the casting director
Additional features on the Superman: The Movie DVD include:
- A feature-length audio commentary by director Richard Donner and creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz
- Audio outtakes including alternate scoring for eight sequences.
- Music only audio track in Dolby 5.1 sound that showcases John Williams' magical musical score
- Web-enabled ROM features that include Storyboard to Screen, which shows a storyboard and its corresponding scene simultaneously
- Original theatrical trailers and TV spots
All four Superman movies are rated PG.
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