" Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1943" Grade A: There have actually been a long string of animated tv shows and motion pictures featuring the Man of Steel. None have come close to the exceptional art deco look that Max Fleischer utilized to provide these 17 animated shorts.
These productions were presented in movie theaters with episodes such as "Superman (Mad Scientist)," "The Mechanical Monsters," "Billion Dollar Limited" and "Arctic Giant." Each is a caring homage to the very first comic book superhero.
The skillful use of color and shadows offer these shorts a spectacular style. They might have been produced more than 80 years ago however except for an unusual style for the logo on Superman's chest, the shorts have an ageless quality. If you do not own this set, you must not consider yourself a fan of Superman.
These animated shorts have actually been released in various bundles for many years. The remastering process utilized to create this set – – that started with a 4K, 16-bit scan of Fleischer's original 35mm movies – – is the highest quality to date. It even stays real to the initial theatrical aspect ratio of 1.37-to-1.
Radio stars Bud Collyer and Joan Alexander reprised their functions from "The Adventures of Superman" radio show voicing Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Extra voices were offered by Jack Mercer, Grant Richards, Julian Noa, Lee Royce, Max Smith, Sam Parker and Carl Meyer.
The 17 animated shorts would be enough to advise this set but likewise consisted of are 3 featurettes-- "Superman: Speeding Toward Tomorrow," "First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series-- The Origins and Influence of This Groundbreaking Cartoon Series" and "The Man, the Myth, Superman: Exploring the Tradition of Superman Heroes on the Page and Screen." All three contribute to the animated history of Superman.
The set will be offered through digital platforms and on Blu-ray beginning May 16.
Being released on DVD and Blu-ray since May 9
" Yellowstone Season 5: Part 1" Grade B+: This is the first part of the last season of the strong family drama.
" Knock at the Cabin": Family needs to make a difficult decision to conserve humanity.
" Superman 1978-- 1987 5-Film Collection": This boxed set of 5 motion pictures including the Man of Steel is being launched to mark the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros.
Studios." Tell Me a Creepy Story": The anthology consists of a tale of a beekeeper who unintentionally kills his other half.
" Unwelcome": After a couple moves to Ireland, they are informed the strange creatures living behind their garden should be fed daily.
" Heaven Sent": A granny and widowed pastor find a way to come together.
" Children of the Corn": A 12-year-old girl hires other children in the town to go on a bloody rampage.
" Shackled": Woman gets up in a deserted cabin where she is chained to a bed. She has no memory of how she arrived.
Offered through digital platforms
"Evil Dead Rises": Two separated sis have their reunion cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing devils. Will be released on DVD and Blu-ray starting June 27.
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