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There are two things which Trekkies know about Paramount: they have no idea why the
franchise is still popular after 43 years, and they will never let an opportunity pass to
try to sell Trekkies some new version of the same Trek merchandise they have already.
As this new spring rolls around Star Trek is once again in theatres, so fans were already
braced for the onslaught of new collectibles - even dieting as they saved up their
“Kellogg’s” and “Burger King” coupons in anticipation.
With a new cast in the familiar TOS roles and a completely re-imagined universe for
them to bound around in the sweeping variety of merchandise was inevitable. What was
not inevitable, and what comes as a welcome surprise, is that the studio is still reaching
out to the original series fans that have kept the franchise alive for all these decades
with new tempting treats to feed their long running obsession with Star Trek and the
original cast. Given Paramount’s misunderstanding of what drives Trekkies and their
obsession with milking the cash cow the question that looms is...
“Is any of this worth it?”
READ ON>>>>
franchise is still popular after 43 years, and they will never let an opportunity pass to
try to sell Trekkies some new version of the same Trek merchandise they have already.
As this new spring rolls around Star Trek is once again in theatres, so fans were already
braced for the onslaught of new collectibles - even dieting as they saved up their
“Kellogg’s” and “Burger King” coupons in anticipation.
With a new cast in the familiar TOS roles and a completely re-imagined universe for
them to bound around in the sweeping variety of merchandise was inevitable. What was
not inevitable, and what comes as a welcome surprise, is that the studio is still reaching
out to the original series fans that have kept the franchise alive for all these decades
with new tempting treats to feed their long running obsession with Star Trek and the
original cast. Given Paramount’s misunderstanding of what drives Trekkies and their
obsession with milking the cash cow the question that looms is...
“Is any of this worth it?”
READ ON>>>>
The answer is: “yes”
Simply, here’s why:
A few months ago Paramount released this collection on Blu-Ray (see review
here). They follow it up this September with the same collection on DVD for
those who haven't bought a Blu-Ray player yet. Unlike the Blu-Ray set, this set
contains the Director's Cut or an edition with Deleted Scenes for all The Original
Series feature films: something missing from the Blu-Ray edition. There are also
tons of new features which are probably a “must have” for most die-hard Star
Trek fans.
THE CONTENT:
This seven disc set includes all six of the Star Trek: The Original Series feature
films, starring William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as
Commander Spock, DeForest Kelley as Doctor Leonard McCoy, James Doohan as
Chief Engineer “Scotty”, Walter Koenig as Ensign Chekov, George Takei as Lt.
Sulu, and Nichele Nichols as Lt. Uhura. Every one of these discs contain hours
upon hours of extra features...almost a dizzying amount, who’s running time is far
longer than the movies themselves. The seventh, bonus, disc “Star Trek: The
Captains’ Summit” is a remarkable addition in of itself.
The bonus disc, “Star Trek: The Captains’ Summit” is a roundtable between
Shatner, Nimoy, Stewart and Frakes with Whoopi Goldberg moderating. This 70
minute feature is a voyeur look at a inside discussion of what it’s like to be a Star
Trek actor. While we watch, they chat with each other about fans, on-set high-
jinx, costumes, conventions and being a celebrity. A fun 70 minutes, it’s probably
the best reason to purchase this set.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
The extras from the previously released DVD’s are here and each movie comes
with an amazing amount of new extra features done in HD. There are so many
hours of extras, in fact, that it is impossible to review them all.
Bonus Features on Discs:
There are simply too many features to talk about individually. The sheer range of
them ensures that fans will find something new to interest them no matter what
aspect of Star Trek fandom is their passion. Of special note to Star Trek New
Voyages: Phase II fans is the “Collecting Star Trek’s Movie Relics” on “Star Trek:
The Wrath of Khan”. Despite it’s odd name, this feature looks at folks who collect
props and costumes, and it includes a look at the Phase II costume collection
owned by our own James Cawley. “Pavel Chekov’s Screen Moments” on “The
Voyage Home” also gives Walter Koenig an opportunity for a down-to-Earth chat
about his character and the way Chekov is perceived. Appropriately, this feature
is on Koenig’s favorite “Chekov” movie.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
• Commentary by Michael & Denise Okuda, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens and
Daren Dochterman
• The Longest Trek: Writing the Motion Picture (HD)
• Special Star Trek Reunion (HD)
• Starfleet Academy: Mystery Behind V'ger
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
• Commentary by director Nicholas Meyer and Manny Coto)
• Collecting Star Trek’s Movie Relics (HD)
• James Horner: Composing Genesis
• A Tribute to Ricardo Montalban
• Starfleet Academy: Mystery Behind Ceti Alhpa VI
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
• Commentary by Ronald D. Moore and Michael Taylor
• Industrial Light & Magic: The Visual Effects of Star Trek (HD)
• Spock: The Early Years (HD)
• Star Trek and the Science Fiction Museum Hall of Fame (HD)
• Starfleet Academy: The Vulcan Katra Transfer
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
• Commentary by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman
• Pavel Chekov’s Screen Moments
• The Three-Picture Saga
• Star Trek for a Cause
• Starfleet Academy: The Whale Probe
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
• Commentary by Michael & Denise Okuda and Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens
and Daren Dochterman
• Star Trek Honors NASA
• Hollywood Walk of Fame: James Doohan
• Starfleet Academy: Nimbus III
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
• Commentary by Larry Nemecek and Ira Steven Beh
• To Be Or Not To Be: Klingons and Shakespeare (HD)
• Tom Morga: Alien Stuntman
• Starfleet Academy: Praxis
WHY YOU NEED TO BUY THE HD SET:
* All of the movies in this set are the Director's Cuts or have added Deleted
Scenes. The Blu-Ray version of this set contains only the theatrical release
version.
* The Blu-Ray upgrade of some of these movies is, quite simply, painful to watch..
especially on larger TV’s.
WHY YOU SHOULD ALSO BUY THE BLU-RAY EDITION OF THE MOVIES:
* The hours and hours of extra features which are not included on the DVD
version of this collection. Even if you don’t watch the movies the featurettes are
worth owning the set and makes the Blu-Ray set qualify as a “must have” for all
genuine “Star Trek: The Original Series” fans. If they improve the quality of the
DNR transfers, it’s a safe bet the even newer release sets, when they become
available, will not contain all the same features.
STAR TREK: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE COLLECTION
Street Date: September 22, 2009
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