“Superman” Movie from 1978 is getting 4K restoration with a possible 4K release
So, I’ve let this develop a bit more so it’s not even a “rumor” so much as it is, at this point, a very exciting fact. The original classic 1978 Richard Donner directed film “Superman“ starring the late Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder is being restored currently at Warner in 4K. Not only are the visual elements of the original film negatives being remastered (restored) but also the sound mix (as of a 4 hours ago) has been confirmed to be getting remastered as well. All of of this wonderful news comes from the Twitter account of CapedWonder Superman Imagery. You’ll find their tweets below and all credits for photos go respectively to them. This could see a possible 4K UHD Blu-ray release later this year, it’s pretty much a given. There’s no way that Warner would just opt to release this only on 2K (Blu-ray Disc), when so much effort is being put into this 4K restoration. Also, did I mention that the film is celebrating its 40th anniversary of sorts this year? Yeah, that makes me think we could see it come to both 4K and Blu-ray later in the year. Stay tuned for more updates both here and on twitter. Below, after the break, you’ll find some select tweets from CapedWonder Superman Imagery on their twitter (as mentioned above).
Tweets:
The original 1978 sound mix will be restored. #superman4k #superman #superman1978 #supermanmovie pic.twitter.com/boRpbXGN4L
— CapedWonder Superman Imagery (@CapedWonderJim) July 23, 2018
Look to the Sky! 40 Years of Believing! Image from the CapedWonder™ Collection. There’s much to look forward to! #truthjusticeandtheamericanway #christopherreeve #superman40 #supermanthemovie #capedwonder #superman #supermanmovie #superman1978 #supermanmovie40 #superman4k pic.twitter.com/MmEQdDQcVf
— CapedWonder Superman Imagery (@CapedWonderJim) July 20, 2018
Comparative analysis of various home video releases. #superman4k #superman #supermanmovie #superman1978 pic.twitter.com/V45KeJmsqV
— CapedWonder Superman Imagery (@CapedWonderJim) July 20, 2018
Currently working on Superman-The Movie theatrical 4K mastering notations. #superman4k #superman1978 #supermanthemovie #supermanmovie #dccomics pic.twitter.com/ruO62YxaW4
— CapedWonder Superman Imagery (@CapedWonderJim) July 18, 2018
UPDATE:
Thanks a bunch, Justin and Co.! Of course, the release date is still up in the air…stay tuned! https://t.co/mdKoHj3jtD
— CapedWonder Superman Imagery (@CapedWonderJim) July 23, 2018
So, that was a SUPER honor, and we will definitely be giving you that release date when there is one to give you. STAY TUNED!