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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Home Video
EAN: 0012569731288
Format: Full Screen, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 70
Label: Warner Home Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 StereoSpanishSubtitledFrenchSubtitled
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
MPN: 012569731288
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 20, 2006
Running Time: 558 minutes
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: October 08, 1988
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ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY-1ST SEASON (DVD/4 DISC/P&S-
Amazon.com:
Produced by Alexander and Ilya Salkind, who revitalized Superman's movie career in the '70s with Christopher Reeve in the title role, the syndicated television series Superboy (1988-92) was a flawed but likable attempt to put a youthful spin on the Man of Steel by placing him in college and ridding Metropolis of crime between classes John Haymes Newton (the "Cable Guy" on Desperate Housewives) did a respectable job in both Clark Kent's oversized spectacles and in the cape and boots, and the series certainly made attempts to acknowledge its comic book origins by utilizing original characters, including Lana Lang (Stacy Haiduk), Lex Luthor (Scott Wells), and even villains like Mr. Mxyzptlk (a wonderfully eccentric performance by character actor Michael J. Pollard). Unfortunately, budget restraints and some woefully hackneyed scripts prevented the show from presenting Superboy's exploits in the grand style of the comics, and 20 years after its release, the first season is best appreciated as a camp exercise than a true action-adventure series. Still, there are some moments that approximate the high-flying style of the comics books ("The Alien Solution," which pits Superboy against a belligerent invisible alien, and Pollard's turn in "Mr. Mxyzpltk"), and guest stars like a youthful Joaquin Phoenix (billed here as "Leaf Phoenix) in "Little Hercules" provide some interesting turns (though Leif Garrett's appearance as a wealthy rock star who catches Lana's eye in "Bringing Down the House" pushes things back into camp waters). The extras include a making-of featurette, which covers the series' conception and casting, and commentary by Newton (who gets the show's camp appeal) and Ilya Salkind (who doesn't) on two episodes; Newton's screen test and an excerpt from Ken Burns and Bryan Singer's Superman documentary, Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman, round out the supplemental features. --Paul Gaita
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it's great that season one is finally out on DVD! In order for the better and better remaining seasons to get on DVD, sales must be good enough of the *new* sets, so the studio & DVD company knows it is financially sound to release more, or even the rest! Please buy it new, and go to these websites & tell others about this set and about the campaign to get more out.
Amazon has a good discount, so let's bring this series out completely. Too bad it wasn't released complete at the same time.
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i would like to know if there were any extras or out takes. on the dvd. i would also like to be able to see the back of the dvd box. i bought the first season to be able to get the other 3 seasons released.
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Recently bought SUPERBOY season 1 mainly for the nostalgia value. I remember watching this show as a teen in the late 80s and really liked it alot. I was disappointed that after its' initial run it vanished into virtual limbo for so long.
As others have said Season 1 is the weakest of the four seasons but that can mainly be attributed to the fact that the series was just struggling to find its ground in terms of characterization, visual effects, and most importantly types of stories to ... Read More
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Yes the show is from the 80's. Yes the show looks cheezy, but that's the point. It's meant to be a fun show to watch. People who are expecting stunning visual effects should just stick with the feature films. The show was meant to just be an entertaining romp of fun. I liked all the characters. I love the fact that they honored the creators of Superman in the series going to Schuster University. John Haymes Newton seriously looks the part and I think plays the part well. Regardless that he got ... Read More
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Not worth the money i paid us dollars!!! no less there are better superman shows, smallville and lois and clark, lex luthor is terrible i feel i wasted my hard earned cash, dont pay yours if u can help it ,the acting is wooden and the leads well my cat is better, -001 stars and that is being kind ,avoid and dont waste your time on this trash its horrible, and im pretty openminded i like most tv shows if the story is half way decent this isnt ,not by any standard. no way will i purchase any other seasons ... Read More
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