Already priming the pump in time for the summer premiere of Spider-Man 2, Columbia will of course be re-releasing the original blockbuster in a myriad of new versions. In addition to the widescreen and full screen collector's sets and the deluxe gift box already on the market, on June 1st the studio will unleash Spider-Man: Deluxe Edition, which includes an anamorphic widescreen transfer and English and French Dolby 5.1 surround tracks, plus all the same extras as the previous version. So, what's new? Well, according to the press materials so far, absolutely nothing but new packaging. (Stay tuned for an update.) And what would a bit of Spidey over-promotion be without the requisite Spider-Man Superbit edition, which will also hit stores on the 1st and include an anamorphic widescreen transfer of the film, Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround tracks and in keeping with the Superbit concept, no extras. Retail will be the typically overpriced $26.95.
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