Sad news, folks. We’ve been eagerly waiting for our review copy of Batman v Superman Ultimate Edition to arrive, and it appears that we may have to keep waiting forever for it. There were initial reports that South Africa was actually not getting the extended Ultimate Edition, much to our dismay. However approximately two weeks ago we received word from Nu Metro that this was not the case, and that it would be arriving. As proof, they even sent us the following pic of the Steelbook version so we could see that it’s the correct edition.
And to backup the claims of the local release, Takealot also had it listed on their site for sale. Everything was looking rosy. Operative word there being “was”!
Earlier in the week, our peers over at Fortress of Solitude received their review copy, only to discover that it was not the Ultimate Edition but the Theatrical Cut. Some querying around led to the discovery that other local press were either sitting in the same boat or hadn’t received their copy at all. We fell into the latter category. And now we know why.
In mail sent to us by Nu Metro earlier today, it was revealed that the Ultimate Edition was only made available in the steelbook version of the release, and that Takealot had the exclusive rights to sell it locally. Unfortunately, they only ordered 150 units as a pre-order incentive, and all 150 have been sold out. There’s no further local stock available, and Nu Metro has no plans to bring in anymore due to it not being cost-effective.
They’ve apologized for all the confusion, but that doesn’t change the fact that local consumers and fans – which includes us – are going to be left quite disappointed. By all accounts, the Ultimate Edition is a definite improvement on the theatrical version of Batman v Superman, and has been hailed by many as the definitive edition to see. And right now, unless you jump through the hoops and are prepared for the massively long waiting time of ordering it from an overseas vendor (and then having it possibly not work due to Zone differences), there’s no way to legally watch it. Bummer.
Last Updated: July 21, 2016
Raptor Rants
July 21, 2016 at 13:05
Oh no! That’s horrible! Whatever shall I do!
– Said no ranting Raptor ever.
I have so little love for this movie that this really isn’t upsetting to me. Sorry. No insult meant to anyone who liked the movie.
Admiral Chief - Check
July 21, 2016 at 13:07
I’ve seen only this version, and not the theatrical one. And I loved it, I really need the BluRay for my collection
Skyblue
July 22, 2016 at 10:05
But… but… but how? ;-p
chimera_85
July 22, 2016 at 15:09
I would’ve been happy to sit in a theatre for 5 hours to watch the whole thing but nooooo. Granted there was an intermission haha.
Ottokie
July 21, 2016 at 13:13
I actually enjoyed this just because it was almost 3 hours of story instead of pew pew boom boom and silly jokes like your usual super hero movies.
Admiral Chief - Check
July 21, 2016 at 13:17
http://i.imgur.com/CJfu35j.gif
Ottokie
July 21, 2016 at 13:17
Glob this movie was bad though xD
Admiral Chief - Check
July 21, 2016 at 13:18
https://66.media.tumblr.com/fe8e6f7be3529403e2d29982eeb43016/tumblr_o3uz85XMfL1udh5n8o1_r3_400.gif
Ottokie
July 21, 2016 at 13:18
STAHP
Admiral Chief - Check
July 21, 2016 at 13:19
https://m.popkey.co/5dcf1a/5e9Gd_s-200×150.gif
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 21, 2016 at 13:22
LOL!
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 21, 2016 at 13:21
http://66.media.tumblr.com/c8fd82c14d5bbaba51c3809fdf851f98/tumblr_o4l3k6qtnv1ty4i6uo1_500.gif
Admiral Chief - Check
July 21, 2016 at 13:22
Now you made him excited, dammit Deon
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 21, 2016 at 13:18
It was?
Ottokie
July 21, 2016 at 13:21
Indeed, silly jokes and pew pew
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 21, 2016 at 13:18
2 of the three hours was about journalism
Admiral Chief - Check
July 21, 2016 at 13:19
xD
Milesh Bhana
July 21, 2016 at 13:12
when i read the headline I just assumed that you meant we’re not getting it in SA because KAT is down.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 21, 2016 at 13:13
http://uploads.neatorama.com/images/posts/521/52/52521/1347971128-0.jpg
Spy Master Tokashi
July 21, 2016 at 13:14
There are ways to get it … unfortunately they wont like the way we can get it but that is their problem if they do not want to sell it here…
Viper_ZA
July 21, 2016 at 13:15
http://raru.co.za/movies-tv/4772420-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-region-a-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 21, 2016 at 13:15
R 694 O_o
Viper_ZA
July 21, 2016 at 13:15
Yep it’s import though & 4K edition as well. For the die hard fans xD
Admiral Chief - Check
July 21, 2016 at 13:17
….dat 4k
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 21, 2016 at 13:17
glorious master movie race
Admiral Chief - Check
July 21, 2016 at 13:19
All hail, the maxxxed credit card
Viper_ZA
July 21, 2016 at 13:19
Sadly, I need a TV & player for that first lol :<
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 21, 2016 at 13:22
We all do XD
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 21, 2016 at 13:17
Movie was good, but not so good that I’d watch it 10 times
Viper_ZA
July 21, 2016 at 13:20
I have some sort of sickness, I need more storage for my LOOT
miaau
July 21, 2016 at 13:23
Order in a country with same Zone as us, have it delivered locally (to that country) to a courier that specialises in this sort of delivery and have them then deliver it straight to your door, with courier.
May be a bit more expensive than it would have been locally and customs should also apply, but it can be done.
We bought, for example, a talking dog retailing for R699 in SA for R120 plus small customs. Take a month to get here.
Viper_ZA
July 21, 2016 at 13:24
http://raru.co.za/movies-tv/4772420-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-region-a-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray ; it’s just easier xD
miaau
July 21, 2016 at 13:32
not sure for movies, but we have found it sometimes much cheaper to do it this way, for certain items.
Certainly not cheaper for games, for example.
It is easier, sure, but not that much. Our way, once your setup with courier, you just order, give couriers delivery address in local country and wait a while, sometimes just a few days. No other effort required, other than paying customs, which is also super easy, through courier.Of course, sometimes it is not smooth and, for example, sometimes customs decides that material, not available locally, is ready made womans clothing and then massively hike the import duty. You then ask, again through courier, for a review and they correct it.
James Anderton
July 21, 2016 at 13:58
https://youtu.be/_GVRXWT5ecY?t=13s
Lord Chaos
July 21, 2016 at 15:20
Damn. Watching the full 3 hours makes a difference though.
Godzilla
July 21, 2016 at 17:00
You guys do realise that Raru has it available on Import right? …. I hate it when articles are written without the facts in place…..
Darren Peach
July 21, 2016 at 18:46
There are ways……. I have already seen it.
Deano Martins
July 21, 2016 at 20:30
Ive seen the extended version, its much much better than the theatrical cut, makes more sense.
I was looking forward to owning it on BluRay.
chimera_85
July 22, 2016 at 15:08
Frakking nu metro is shit anyway. What about Ster Kinekor?