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SUPERGIRL FIRST FLIGHT- U.S. THEATRICAL VERSION
SUPERGIRL was released worldwide outside of North America in July 1984 and throughout the summer, with a running time of 124 minutes. By the time the film reached U.S. theatres in November, it had undergone a drastic cut to its length, and what American audiences saw was and almost 20 minute shorter version, featuring alternate music and dialogue, different takes and new shots.
The most obvious cuts were in the arrival of Supergirl on Earth sequence, with the discovery of her powers by crushing a rock and making a flower bloom with her heat vision scenes excised, and numerous flying shots shortened, as well as the deletion of her landing and posing against the sunset at the end of the sequence.
At a running time of 2 minutes 8 seconds, this sequence runs 2 minutes, 36 seconds shorter than as seen in the 124 minute International Version and 138 minute Director’s Cut.
tside of North America in July 1984 and throughout the summer, with a running time of 124 minutes. By the time the film reached U.S. theatres in November, it had undergone a drastic cut to its length, and what American audiences saw was and almost 20 minute shorter version, featuring alternate music and dialogue, different takes and new shots.
The most obvious cuts were in the arrival of Supergirl on Earth sequence, with the discovery of her powers by crushing a rock and making a flower bloom with her heat vision scenes excised, and numerous flying shots shortened, as well as the deletion of her landing and posing against the sunset at the end of the sequence.
At a running time of 2 minutes 8 seconds, this sequence runs 2 minutes, 36 seconds shorter than as seen in the 124 minute International Version and 138 minute Director’s Cut.
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SUPER TRIVIA
The SUPERMAN III and SUPERGIRL photos were taken within nine months of each other and on the same stage, the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios in 1982 and 1983.
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Friday, March 15, 2024
45 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN II-
Thursday, March 15, 1979.
Director Richard Donner receives a telegram from the producers stating his services would not be required for the completion of SUPERMAN II.
PICTURED: Newspaper article from the time.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
35 YEARS AGO!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Tuesday, March 14, 1989.
Finding films is fantastic fun.
PICTURED: Newspaper article.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
41 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN II-
Sunday, March 13, 1983.
The theatrical version airs on HBO as part of a free preview weekend.
PICTURED: Television guide ads.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
44 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN II-
Wednesday, March 12, 1980.
Having completed filming on the sequel just two days earlier, Christopher Reeve flies his own plane back home to the U.S. from England and has some difficulties during the trip.
PICTURED: Various articles from the time.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
44 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN II-
Monday, March 10, 1980.
Almost three years since principal photography under director Richard Donner began, director Richard Lester wraps filming on the sequel after more than seven months of filming new scenes and reshoots of Donner filmed material.
Richard Lester also served as an uncredited producer and director of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE, and made many key decisions on the production, such as having Richard Donner halt all filming on SUPERMAN II until the first film was completed, and moving the turning time back ending from the end of part two to the climax of the first film.
Lester also directed two other films, BUTCH AND SUNDANCE: THE EARLY YEARS and CUBA, while working on the Superman production.
Friday, March 8, 2024
SOMETHING SUPER FROM 45 YEARS AGO!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
March 1979.
The tie in promotion for the film explodes across North America, and Taco Bell is on the job.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
41 YEARS AGO TODAY!
CHRISTOPHER REEVE-
Monday, March 7, 1983.
Christopher Reeve attends Cartier’s 75th year in New York.
PICTURED: Image from the event.
Monday, March 4, 2024
45 YEARS AGO!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Sunday, March 4, 1979.
What a bargain!
PICTURED: Promotional ad.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
44 YEARS AGO!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Monday, March 3, 1980.
The film is available on VHS and Betamax at your local video store, from WCI Home Video.
PICTURED: Home video ads.
Saturday, March 2, 2024
45 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Friday, March 2, 1979.
The film is paying nationwide in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper article.
Friday, March 1, 2024
36 YEARS AGO TODAY
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Tuesday, March 1, 1988.
The film airs on WFLX.
PICTURED: television guide ad.