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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.

SUPERGIRL- First flight U.S. theatrical version.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE 2001 Expanded Edition theatrical trailer.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- 2001 theatrical trailer.

SUPER TRIVIA

SUPERMAN IV-Trivia
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SUPERMAN IV-Trivia
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SUPERMAN IV-Trivia
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SUPERMAN III and SUPERGIRL- Donald White photograph.
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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.

SUPERMAN III SUPERGIRL TRIVIA.
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YESTERYEARS NEWS TODAY!

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN II-
Friday, March 27, 1981.
The film has a sneak preview in England.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN II- UK sneak preview newspaper ad. March 27, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

36 YEARS AGO TODAY!
CHRISTOPHER REEVE-
Sunday, March 27, 1993.
Christopher Reeve is in Los Angeles performing in the play SUMMER AND SMOKE.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

CHRISTOPHER REEVE- Summer and Smoke newspaper ad. March 27, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

31 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Saturday, March 27, 1993.
HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU, WARNER BROS. airs on the the TNT cable channel in the U.S.
PICTURED: Television guide ad.

SUPERMAN II- Here's Looking At You Warner Bros. TNT television guide ad. March 27, 1993.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

39 YEARS AGO TODAY!
Tuesday, March 26, 1985.
ANNA KARENINA airs on the CBS network in the U.S.
PICTURED: Television guide ad and articles.

ANN KARENINA- Television guide ad and article.
March 26, 1985.
ANN KARENINA- Television guide ad and article.
March 26, 1985.
ANN KARENINA- Television guide ad and article.
March 26, 1985.
ANN KARENINA- Television guide ad and article.
March 26, 1985.
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Sunday, March 24, 2024

47 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Thursday, March 24, 1977.
Marlon Brando arrives in London four days prior to the commencement of filming.
PICTURED: Newspaper article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- Marlon Brando arrives in England. March 24, 1977.
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Friday, March 22, 2024

46 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Late March 1978. Pinewood Studios backlot.
The production spends the last week of March filming the Hoover Dam rescue.
PICTURED: Various stills from the sequence.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- Christopher Reeve on the Hoover Dam mock up. March 1978. Pinewood Studios backlot.
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SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- Christopher Reeve as Superman on the Hoover Dam mock up. March 1978. Pinewood Studios backlot.
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SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- Christopher Reeve as Superman and March McClure on the Hoover Dam mock up. March 21, 1978. Pinewood Studios backlot.
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45 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Thursday, March 22, 1979.
The 32nd British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) are held at the Wembley Conference Centre in London, England, and Christopher Reeve and girlfriend Gae Exton are in attendance to represent SUPERMAN THE MOVIE’s numerous nominations.
WINS-
Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: Christopher Reeve
Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award: Les Bowie, Colin Chilvers, Denys Coop, Roy Field, Derek Meddings, Zorin Perisic and Wally Veevers
-NOMINATIONS-
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Gene Hackman
Best Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Best Production Design: John Barry
Best Sound: Chris Greenham, Gordon McCallum, Peter Pennell, Mike Hopkins, Pat Foster, Stan Fiferman, John Foster, Roy Charman, Norman Bolland, Brian Marshall, Charles Schmitz, Dick Ragusa and Chris Large.
PICTURED: Images from the night.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- BAFTA Awards. March 22, 1979.
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- BAFTA Awards. March 22, 1979.
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38 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Saturday, March 22, 1986.
Some fun fact about Nancy Roberts.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN III- Nancy Roberts. March 22, 1986. Caped Wonder Stuns City!
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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.

SUPERMAN II- Director Richard Donner fired.
March 15, 1979.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024

35 YEARS AGO!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Tuesday, March 14, 1989.
Finding films is fantastic fun.
PICTURED: Newspaper article.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- Home video ad.
March 14, 1989.
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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.

SUPERMAN II- HBO television guide ad.
March 13, 1983.
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SUPERMAN II- HBO television guide ad.
March 13, 1983.
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SUPERMAN II- HBO television guide ad.
March 13, 1983.
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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.

SUPERMAN II- Christopher Reeve crash lands.
March 12, 1980.
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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.

SUPERMAN II- End of principal photography.
March 10, 1980.
Director-Richard Lester.
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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.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- Taco Bell glasses newspaper ad.
March 8, 1979.
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