Warner Home Video’s New DVD Collections Featuring Christopher Reeve’s Man Of Steel Celebrate The Year Of “Superman”

(July 21, 2006 - Burbank, CA) – On November 28, in celebration of the year of Superman, Warner Home Video will release a host of DVDs, all starring the late Christopher Reeve in his landmark portrayal of the Man of Steel. Leading the way will be the long-awaited "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut" ($24.98 SRP), directed by Donner and representing "Superman II" as it was originally conceived and intended to be filmed. An overwhelmingly requested title, the movie features Donner’s original footage, shot but never used before, including a never-before-seen beginning, a never-before-seen resolution, with 15 minutes of restored footage of Marlon Brando as Jor-El and much more. Other titles to be released include "Superman: The Movie Four Disc Special Edition" ($39.92 SRP) which features both the DVD debut of the 1978 theatrical version as well as the 2001 extended edition with commentary from director Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz, archival footage of additional scenes and screen tests. Richard Lester’s ever-popular "Superman II" will be available in a new Two Disc Special Edition ($26.99 SRP) including a new featurette, vintage television specials and additional vault elements; and "Superman III and IV Deluxe Editions" ($19.97 SRP). Finally, "The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection" ($79.92 SRP) will be offered in an 8-disc boxed set including all the above (except "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut"). With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment. SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.# # #