LOL That's because I created it from an unused Bob Peak art and a released poster.
Definitely. Do it once, do it right. We can wait.
Note Decker in yellow uniform
More 2 cents.
Leave the back cover background of Spock searching for VGer.
Have the stills run up and down where the text is. Cut it down to 3 pics.
Use Kirk, Klingon bridge and the Enterprise. No need for a Spock pic since he has the entire back cover.
Move the description text to above where the special features bar is and the pictures are now.
I would also take out all the stuff in the copy about it being a fan cut to make it look like an "official" DVD release.
No need to mention all the special features since they are listed in the box below it. Trim it to the basics.
"The U.S.S. Enterprise soars once more in the Special Longer Version of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Created in 1983 for home video and television airings, this version runs 14 minutes longer than the original theatrical presentation. Now, for the first time ever, this extended cut is presented in a restored widescreen format. Whether you're an old fan, or experiencing Star Trek for the first time, this is a fascinating alternative look at The Motion Picture."
My 2 cents.
Use only promotional shots from the film, but not of anything that doesn't appear in this edit. For example, don't use a still where Spock wears the yellow uniform because he doesn't in the film.
Don't use screen caps. Why bother if it can be seen within the film?
Present a different photo for each facet. Don't repeat any of the cover stills if, lets say, you're making an insert.
Don't use any solo stills of any crew member unless it's either all of them or they are pictured w/ either kirk or Spock.
Don't use any still on the spine. Keep it the title and studio logo.
Here's what I would suggest for the back cover photos
here you have one of Kirk and Spock but different enough (since Spock is not looking like his usual Starfleet self) to suggest seperate circumstances.
An action scene to suggest there actually is some in this movie.
And, of course, the star of the film, the Enterprise in a not so typical space shot. Also since this is a sci-fi film it gives you an fx scene.
While we wait, let's look at some other images
Flipped and used as Regula 1 in ST II
Where's the chair?
Webisode 1 can be viewed at
http://www.superman1978.com/restoration_news.php
or a higher res downloaded at
http://www.capedwonder.com/newwebsite/pages/donner.html
There was tons missing from the deleted SIII scenes.
A short bit w/ Jimmy and CK on the bus to Smallville.
Extended montage of Gus causing havoc around the world at Wheatking.
Vera pulling the wire as Lorelei excercises.
Extended SM and Lorelei talking on top of the Statue of Liberty and the guards below shouting to her not to jump "you have everything to live for.. I know. I've just seen you".
Vera plugging her ears w/ cotton during SM and Lorelei getting it on.
Alaska oil pumps starting back up.
The ever famous Frank Oz cameo.
Webster trying to pry open the computer doors to get out.
and more plus a few snippets and extensions here and there.
My wish list (all hopefully w/ restored pic and sound but I ain't too picky as long as they're in widescreen):
Disc 1 Superman- The Movie Theatrical
Disc 2 Superman- Thau Movie (2001)
Disc 3 Superman- The Movie TV Version (widescreen)
Disc 4 Superman- The Movie 4 hour Donner Workprint as shown to WB execs in 1978
Disc 5 Superman II Theatrical
Disc 6 Superman II The Richard Donner Cut
Disc 7 Superman II TV Version (widescreen)
Disc 8 Superman III Theatrical
Disc 9 Superman III TV Version (widescreen)
Disc 10 Superman IV Theatrical
Disc 11 Superman IV Workprint.
Disc 12-
Original Making of docus
The 3 2001 STM making of docus
Teasers and theatrical trailers for all the films
TV and radio spots
You Will Believe docu.
Deleted scenes for all 4 films
Wishful thinking, indeed.
The Salkinds did the tv version. Where Donner had final cut over the theatrical release he did not for home video or television. In reality there's nothing Donner could do if the tv cut was to come out on DVD. It's just a courtesy sometimes by the studios not to step on directors toes, but we all know that goes out the window when cash is involved.
If WB orders a cease and deacist that just means they're working on bringing it out.
The sound elements were all found. Think about it. They obviously needed an isolated voice track to be able to add the new sound fx to it, not to mention the cleaned up music cues- which were off slightly to their original timing.
Listen to some of the scenes in the SII Donner Cut and you'll see what I mean. More specifically the alternate take of Luthor and Miss Teschmacher walking in the Fortress. It's raw sound. You can tell because everytime Lex takes a step it sounds like he's walking on a wooden surface. Clunk, clunk instead of the original theatrical version where it sound like he's actually walking on packed snow. The sounds are there, but like you said; they just don't want to spend the time and/or money on it.
WB is pretty much done with Supe on video for the time being. They even stated in a recent chat when asked about any further releases on video that they've "been there, done that". If people are willing to buy it (which is obvius since in all their live chats it keeps getting brought up) then friggin milk it. (SEE: GEORGE LUCAS)
Look at the SM Ultimate Collection set. It sold out instantly. As did the original FSM CD printing.
You're not alone in your wish list. Hell, I'll even take the tv cut in mono... So long as it's in widescreen.
I wish Anchor Bay owned the rights. They know how to treat a product for the fanboys. They treated (the inferior to SM) release of Supergirl with the respect Superman The Movie should have gotten.
In case you missed it at supermanii.com/forum:
The Official
Superman- The Movie: Restored International Cut
Teaser Poster
Design by Jim Bowers (CapedWonder.com)
What's XO?
I was going to ask if you're using the original untouched shot of the Enterprise when she's leaving the spacedock? You know? Where you can see the black arm that comes out from underneath the ship and covers the stars as it passes in front of them.
They fixed/erased it for the Director's Edition.
That's what you see in this pic
Still looking for pics from ST TMP?
I gots tons.
And superman1978.com under "Restoration News". Also join the Bizarro World message board at supermanii.com/forum for all the latest updates.
Now if only WB was so forthcoming with fan requests.
Don't give me any ideas. :-p
SilverWook said:Funny! Although I was expecting "More Kryptonian council!!!"
Somebody should take all the footage of Otis walking and synch it up with "Staying Alive". ;)
Ask and you shall receive. Proper credits is given at the end.
Enjoy Otis' exploits to Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees.
This is a really fun clip, edited by Alex Serpa and featuring many extended scenes never officially released.
Download it at CapedWonder (under may 24th.)
http://www.capedwonder.com/newwebsite/pages/whatsnew.html
or watch it here:
http://superman1978.com/videos.php
LOL
Oh, I'm sure. You work on it and make progress then find a better way to do it down the line a ways and go back to a previous scenes to re-do what you did days ago the better way... it's unending. When do you let it go? I see now why they say films are made in the editing room.
Looking good. I can't wait to see this cut because by the time I'm done w/ mine it'll be the last thing I want to watch after having stared at it endlessly and, I'm sure, cringing at what I could have done differently. LOL
Mitch said:Update:
We have just compeleted a scene that we are calling the snow walk. The snow walk is the extended Clark trek towards the Fortress of Solitude.
Right now we are working on the fortress construction scene.
Hehe. That's where I'm at as well.
Here's the teaser trailer to my cut.
Here's where you can see my progress.
