A lot is happening over at the DC Studios. From James Gunn and Peter Safran’s appointment as co-CEOs to Henry Cavill’s removal, to the new slate for the DCU, things have been a bit rocky. Amidst all that, Warner Bros. will soon be celebrating its 100 year anniversary on April 04, 2023. As a part of the celebration, Christopher Reeve’s Superman movies will be released as a five-movie bundle.
While Henry Cavill’s name is the first to come up in fans’ minds whenever Superman is brought up, we cannot possibly forget the iconic portrayal of the Kryptonian superhero by the late Christopher Reeve. Therefore, Warner Bros. is finally giving the actor’s fans a chance to proudly display Christopher Reeve’s run as Superman on their shelves. However, is this the studio’s way of putting out the fire caused by the Henry Cavill fiasco?
Christopher Reeve’s Superman gets his Own Box Set
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Screen Connections recently announced a new Blu-Ray collection of Christopher Reeve’s Superman films. With the box set, fans will be able to see the iconic portrayal of the superhero in 4K Ulta HD. The collection is stated to be a part of “the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros.” Not only will the box set see the four main Superman films starring Reeve – Superman I, Superman II, Superman III, and Superman IV – but will also contain late Richard Donner’s director’s cut for Superman II.
The box set will be available to purchase for $99.99 and will contain special features from each film. These special features include commentaries from the team, deleted scenes, vintage cartoons, making-of documentaries, and a lot more! Looking at everything that comes with the collection, one thing that’s for sure is it will be worth every penny spent! Not only does it make the perfect gift for a Superman fan, but it’s also something you can treat yourself to!
The box will be available to buy in-store and online on April 18, 2023. You can purchase the box set digitally from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, and a few other streaming platforms.
The Legacy of Christopher Reeve’s Superman
Christopher Reeve was the perfect Superman. He played the character with an excellence that captured Clark Kent’s humble personality with perfection. He was so dedicated to the character that when he was advised to wear a muscle suit to fit the typical image of a superhero, he refused. From there on, Reeve decided that he would work on his body and build the muscles himself. Working with his trainer, her gained thirty pounds for the role!
Reeve’s Superman proved that superheroes don’t have to be tough all the time. The way he brought out the character’s vulnerable side is loved by all, even to this day. He could very easily transition from Clark Kent to Superman and back, making it seem like child’s play.
However, the best thing about Reeve is that he wasn’t just a hero on-screen, but in reality too. After suffering from a horrific horse-riding accident, Reeve was paralyzed from below his neck. However, that did not dim his spirit as he became an advocate for those living with disabilities. The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has raised tens of millions of dollars for important and helpful research.
Even though he passed away at the age of 52 on October 10, 2004, his legacy as both a reel-life and real-life superhero stays with his fans, even today.
You can stream Christopher Reeve’s Superman on HBO Max.
Source: Screen Connections
