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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.
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE 2001 Expanded Edition theatrical trailer.
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.
YESTERYEARS NEWS TODAY!
Thursday, March 28, 2024
47 YEARS AGO TODAY!
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE and SUPERMAN II-
Monday, March 28, 1977. Shepperton Studios, England.
Principal photography begins with director Richard Donner filming Marlon Brando and his dialogue for the post death of Jor-El sequences.
VIDEO: Behind the scene footage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
38 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Saturday, March 22, 1986.
Some fun fact about Nancy Roberts.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
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.