Star Trek (2008 movie)

Simon · 09 Jun 09 :: 00:51

I've heard they are slightly better than the dvd's, but not a huge improvement. I'm guessing that would be the case with the age of the films. I saw them recently in HD on tv, and they were amazing to see. I'm sure the new film will look amazing in HD.

If only I didn't have to wait.

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Illinoisguy1 · 09 Jun 09 :: 01:09

Here is a review of TWOK Blu-Ray in which they post examples of the differences in picture quality between the two.

Notice how dark the bridge scene is compared to the standard dvd, or the Kirk in shuttle scene where you can barely see the door behind him.

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content/id/70 … -khan.html

Illinoisguy1 · 16 Jun 09 :: 23:56

Playmates Wave 2 toys.

New Star Trek Galaxy Collection (3.75") Figures

* McCoy in Enterprise Uniform (B7)
* Chekov in Enterprise Uniform (B15)

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* Kirk in Cadet Uniform (B16) [not pictured]
* Kirk in Space Uniform (T1)
* Kirk if Off Duty Uniform (B3)
* Spock in Academy Instructor Uniform (B8)
* Sulu in Space Uniform (B18)

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* General Ayel (B14)
* Sarek (B6)

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* Keenser (B5 and B12)
* Drakoulias (B17) [Not pictured]

The Warp Collection (6")

* McCoy in Enterprise Uniform
* Chekov in Enterprise Uniform

* Kirk in Cadet Uniform [not pictured]
* Kirk in Space Uniform
* Spock in Academy Instructor Uniform

* Drakoulias [formerly referred to as 'polarilla']
* Hengrauggi [formerly referred to as 'lobster monster']

New Command Series (12") Figures

* Scotty in Enterprise Uniform
* Uhura in Enterprise Uniform
* Nero

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Plus Toys R Us will get two exclusives:

* Sulu in Enterprise Uniform
* Pike in Enterprise Uniform

Utility Belt Role Play Set

Sadly no ships in Wave 2. Hopefully in wave 3 in early 2010.

TheCentralScrutinizer · 18 Jun 09 :: 16:49

Woohoo!!! I will be buying this the day it comes out.

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Nick Meyer is one of my favorite people on the planet. Not only is he responsible for some of the best of the classic Trek movies, he wrote and directed my absolute favorite movie, Time After Time --- which turned me on to Mary Steenburgen, which lead me to JoA, which is why this website exists. Heh.

I got to meet Nick and hear him lecture at the 2003 Creative Screenwriting EXPO in LA. I didn't know he was going to be there until the day before the conference when they sent out an email annoucing his addition to the schedule. It was so great to get to talk to him about how much that movie means to me. The special edition DVD had just been released and it has this great commentary track with Nick and Malcolm McDowell, and they talk a lot about Mary of course since she and Malcolm met on that movie and married the following year.

This is very exciting. Just another reason I can't wait till August!

Illinoisguy1 · 18 Jun 09 :: 21:39

Has anyone noticed that the deflector dish moves right before the Enterprise goes to warp?

It opens up sort of like a flower.

Illinoisguy1 · 24 Jun 09 :: 15:58

In case anyone is interested, here is the first info regarding the potential extras that will be included on the DVD and Blu-Ray releases.

The info is from Germany, but most of the extras should be ported over to the Special Edition DVD Set.

Extras:
* Audio commentary (JJ Abrams, Bryan Burke, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof, Roberto Orci)
* Featurettes:
o Where no man has gone before:
+ The Shatner conundrum
+ The redshirt guy,
+ The green girl
+ Trekker alert!
o Casting
o A new vision ("Savage Pressure")
o Starships:
+ Warp explained
+ Painting work
+ Accelerated bridge construction
+ The captain's chair
+ Operating the buttons
+ Shuttle shuffle
+ Accelerated Narada construction
o Aliens:
+ The alien paradox
+ The girl with the big eyes
+ Big pro Quinto
+ Klingons
+ Drakoulias anatomy 101
o Planets:
+ Additional businesses
+ Confidentiality
o Equipment and costumes: Klingon costumes
o Sound
o Music
o Gene Roddenberry's vision
* Deleted scenes:
o Spock's birth
o Klingons capture Narada
o Young Kirk, Johnny and Uncle Frank
o Amanda and Sarek argue after Spock's fight
o Interrogation and escape from prison
o Sarek and Amanda
o Bedroom and Kobayashi Maru (original version)
o Kirk apologizes to the green girl
o Sarek sees Spock Prime
* Starfleet vessel simulator (probably BD only)
* Star Trek gag reel
* Trailers:
o Teaser trailer
o Theatrical trailer "The wait is over"
o Theatrical trailer "Prepare for the beginning"
o Theatrical trailer "Buckle up"
* Star Trek: D-A-C demo (trailer) for XBOX 360
* BD Live options
As for the release date, Amazon Germany has it listed for October 5th. Paramount Home Entertainment is not confirming any release dates or details. However, sources indicate that the date is likely accurate for Europe, but that the US date could be later, possibly late October or November.

Illinoisguy1 · 13 Jul 09 :: 20:27

I got my three Kellogg's Star Trek plates in the mail today.

So cute.

When the plate is moved the Enterprise moves towards you.

TheCentralScrutinizer · 13 Jul 09 :: 20:32

I think the only extras I'm really interested in are the deleted scenes with Sarek & Amanda.

Simon · 13 Jul 09 :: 22:43

Can't wait to see the deleted scenes and the gag reel. It would have been kinda cool though if it had a commentary track with all the lead cast.

CappuGirl · 14 Jul 09 :: 13:31

A tip: Watch Start trek (or any other space movie) on board a cruise ship or any kind of larger boat. There was this distant humming of the ship's engine and the constant small vibration on the floor really made it feel a bit like being on a space ship. Or that's how it seems to be on many TV-series and movies.. There was even a few parts in the movie when there was fights and when the space ship shaked and rocked, the boat happened to tilt a bit more. If there would have been 3d-glasses and a bit better screen, it would have been even more awesome.

Illinoisguy1 · 17 Jul 09 :: 15:43

Today more details emerged about the upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release for JJ Abrams Star Trek movie. Confirming our earlier reports, Paramount has announced there will be three home video sets for Star Trek (2 DVD sets & 1 Blu-ray). All three will be released on November 17th. These releases will include some interesting high-tech features — details below.

Star Trek's High-Tech Home Video Release
On November 17th, 2009 JJ Abrams Star Trek movie comes home. There will be three different home video releases:
* 1-disk DVD
* 2-disk DVD
* 3-disk Blu-ray

The 2-disk DVD and Blu-ray sets will feature a home video first with "augmented reality" packaging. Using a webcam, you can hold your packaging up to your computer and reveal a 3-D holographic tour of the new USS Enterprise. In May, an early version of this was used to promote the theatrical release of the film by Paramount International (at experience-the-enterprise.com – see video below).

Another high tech feature for the 2-disk DVD set and the Blu-ray set is providing a digital copy of the film, which you can load onto a computer or mobile device. So far Paramount has only done this for one other film (Love Guru). You can visit paramountdigitalcopy.com to learn more about how this feature works.

More details coming soon
Paramount Home Video will soon be announcing more details on the Star Trek DVD and Blu-ray sets, so look for an update from TrekMovie.com when that becomes available. You can see our previous story for early details on the Blu-ray special features, which TrekMovie has confirmed is very close to the final version.

http://trekmovie.com/2009/07/16/star-tr … -features/

A little later than I expected, but just in time for people to buy it right before Thanksgiving.

The 3-D Enterprise sounds cool, too bad I don't have a webcam.

I'm going to buy the 2-Disc DVD set.

If I owned Blu-Ray I would get it on that format.

TeeJay · 17 Jul 09 :: 17:24

Illinoisguy1 wrote:

As for the release date, Amazon Germany has it listed for October 5th. Paramount Home Entertainment is not confirming any release dates or details. However, sources indicate that the date is likely accurate for Europe, but that the US date could be later, possibly late October or November.

Actually, amazon.de now lists the German release date of the DVD as Dec 31, 2009. Not sure what DVD version I'm gonna get yet.

-TeeJay

Illinoisguy1 · 17 Jul 09 :: 18:44

I think when a retailer lists a release date of December 31st it likely means that they don't know the release date. But they expect it by the end of the year.

Even though this has nothing to do with this movie, I just got a really terrific deal on the 1991 Hallmark Enterprise Christmas Ornament.

This can go for well in the hundreds of dollars.

I paid just $5.00

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Illinoisguy1 · 17 Jul 09 :: 19:01

Official details & pricing of the Region 1 releases.

From the same link as above from trekmovie.com

* 1-disk DVD — $29.99
* 2-disk DVD — $39.99
* 3-disk Blu-ray — $39.99

DVD:

The STAR TREK two-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Special features are as follows:

Disc 1:

* Commentary — By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.
* A New Vision — J.J. Abrams' vision was not only to create a Star Trek that was a bigger, more action-packed spectacle, but also to make the spectacle feel real. Every aspect of production — from unique locations to the use of classic Hollywood camera tricks — was guided by this overall objective.
* Gag Reel — Bloopers featuring the entire principal cast.

Disc 2:

* Digital Copy
* Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
o Spock Birth
o Klingons Take Over Narada
o Young Kirk, Johnny and Uncle Frank
o Amanda and Sarek Argue After Spock Fights
o Prison Interrogation and Breakout
o Sarek Gets Amanda
o Dorm Room and Kobayashi Maru (original version)
o Kirk Apologizes to the Green Girl
o Sarek Sees Spock
* To Boldly Go — Taking on the world's most beloved science fiction franchise was no small mission. Director J.J. Abrams, writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof, and executive producer Bryan Burk talk about the many challenges they faced and their strategy for success.
* Casting — The producers knew their greatest task was finding the right cast to reprise these epic roles. The cast, for their part, talk about the experience of trying to capture the essence of these mythic characters. The piece concludes with a moving tribute to Leonard Nimoy.
* Aliens — Designers Neville Page and Joel Harlow talk about the hurdles they faced creating new alien species, recreating the Romulans and Vulcans, and designing the terrifying creatures on Delta Vega for the new Star Trek.
* Score — As a fan of the original series, composer Michael Giacchino embraced the challenge of creating new music for Star Trek while preserving the spirit of Alexander Courage's celebrated theme.
* DVD-Rom:

o STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360
o Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PC
o Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PlayStation Network

The STAR TREK single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. The single-disc DVD includes the commentary, "A New Vision" and the gag reel.

BLU-RAY

The STAR TREK three-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Special features are as follows:

Disc 1:

* Commentary — By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.
* NASA News — This BD-Live feature gives viewers access to the latest NASA news about real space exploration. Learn about new mission developments and check out featured imagery from around the universe.

Disc 2:

* To Boldly Go — See description above.
o Branching Pods:
+ The Shatner Conundrum
+ Red Shirt Guy
+ The Green Girl
+ Trekker Alert!
* Casting — See description above.
* A New Vision — See description above.
o Branching Pods:
+ Savage Pressure
* Starships — Abrams and production designer Scott Chambliss were careful to pay tribute to the design of the original Enterprise, but they also wanted to make it futuristic and cool for a modern audience. This chapter focuses on the unique stories behind the creation of the film's starships.
o Branching Pods:
+ Warp Explained
+ Paint Job
+ Bridge Construction Accelerated
+ The Captain's Chair
+ Button Acting 101
+ Shuttle Shuffle
+ Narada Construction Accelerated
* Aliens — See description above.
o Branching Pods:
+ The Alien Paradox
+ Big-Eyed Girl
+ Big Bro Quinto
+ Klingons
+ Drakoulias Anatomy 101
* Planets — From the frozen landscape of Delta Vega to the desert plains of Vulcan, Scott Chambliss and the art department had a number of radically different planets to create. Abrams' desire to shoot on real locations whenever possible led the production team to a number of strange and surprising locations.
o Branching Pods:
+ Extra Business
+ Confidentiality
* Props and Costumes — Property master Russell Bobbitt had the unique challenge of designing props that were both true to the original series and pertinent to today's technology. Likewise, costume designer Michael Kaplan talks about how he designed costumes that paid homage to what came before yet were relevant and timeless.
o Branching Pods:
+ Klingon Wardrobe
* Ben Burtt and the Sounds of Star Trek — When famed sound designer Ben Burtt was hired to create sounds for the first Star Wars film, he took his inspiration from the original "Star Trek" series. Burtt jumped at the opportunity to pay tribute to the sounds that sparked his career with the sounds he created for the new Star Trek.
* Score — See description above.
* Gene Roddenberry's Vision — J.J. Abrams, Leonard Nimoy, previous Star Trek writers and producers, and scientific consultant Carolyn Porco describe and commend the optimistic and enduring vision of Gene Roddenberry.
* Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary — See details above.
* Starfleet Vessel Simulator — Explore extensive data on the U.S.S. Enterprise and the Romulan ship, the Narada. Submerse yourself in breathtaking 360° views and close-ups and review detailed tech information.
* Gag Reel — See description above.

Disc 3:

* Digital Copy
* STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360
* Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PC
* Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PlayStation Network

Illinoisguy1 · 21 Jul 09 :: 21:47

Here is the Region 2 (U.K.) DVD Artwork for the single disc, 2-Disc & the Blu-Ray editions.

I just hope that the U.S. gets better artwork than this. Really rather bland and looks cheap.

Simon · 21 Jul 09 :: 22:22

Why does the 1 disc art always looks better than the 2 disc.

therealshell · 22 Jul 09 :: 08:24

TheCentralScrutinizer wrote:

Woohoo!!! I will be buying this the day it comes out.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4 … SS500_.jpg
Nick Meyer is one of my favorite people on the planet. Not only is he responsible for some of the best of the classic Trek movies, he wrote and directed my absolute favorite movie, Time After Time --- which turned me on to Mary Steenburgen, which lead me to JoA, which is why this website exists. Heh.
I got to meet Nick and hear him lecture at the 2003 Creative Screenwriting EXPO in LA. I didn't know he was going to be there until the day before the conference when they sent out an email annoucing his addition to the schedule. It was so great to get to talk to him about how much that movie means to me. The special edition DVD had just been released and it has this great commentary track with Nick and Malcolm McDowell, and they talk a lot about Mary of course since she and Malcolm met on that movie and married the following year.
This is very exciting. Just another reason I can't wait till August!

I'm fairly certain that I saw a test screening of Time After Time about thirty ( ! ) years ago at the great old (and now gone) University theatre in Toronto. I say that I "think" it was a test screening because it was a few months before the movie actually had its so-called "World Premiere" at the Toronto Film Festival (then called the "Festival of Festivals"). I can't quite recall, but I am also fairly certain that I filled out some kind of questionnaire when the movie was over. I also love the movie a lot, and should have the DVD, but I don't (yet). I'll be buying Meyer's book for sure, and look forward to August, too, as I was born in that sultry month.

TheCentralScrutinizer · 22 Jul 09 :: 15:42

We got cable in 1980 when I was 16 and my whole world busted wide open. I was already an anglophile from watching too much PBS, but with HBO I discovered so many movies and actors it was ridiculous. I used to stay up pretty much all night on the weekends, lying with a pillow and blanket on the floor of our living room watch the big ol' console TV with the volume turned way down as my parents slept. There were even nights where I'd go to bed, set my clock for some crazy movie playing only at 3:30 AM, get up and watch it, then go back to sleep until time to get up for school. This was 3 years before I got my first VCR and I was hopeless addicted.

Time After Time was one of those movies and I watched it more or less every time it came on. Caught a bunch of older Malcolm movies on cable too. I love the Lindsey Anderson trilogy. The TAT DVD is well worth it just for that commentary.

Illinoisguy1 · 24 Jul 09 :: 21:55

Region 1 DVD Coverart from amazon.com

Single disc

2-Disc set

3-Disc Blu-Ray

Best Buy Blu-Ray Gift Set

TeeJay · 24 Jul 09 :: 22:06

Well, I like the UK artwork better...

amazon.de shows this as the German Blu-ray cover:
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-TeeJay

Illinoisguy1 · 25 Jul 09 :: 01:23

Here are some screencaps of the special features that will be on the dvd.

This one shows the Klingons on the Klingon Prison Planet where Nero was held for 25 years.

Last edited by Illinoisguy1 (25 Jul 09 :: 01:24)

CappuGirl · 01 Oct 09 :: 18:55

Have you seen these videos of the cast visiting Kuwait to premiere the movie for the US troops?

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb9KYL6EV4M (their arrival)
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxDNSbIQz0Y (interductions)
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgrdAWvxp2E (Q&A ...LOL for Zack Quinto and his phone call to some guy's daughter: "Your dad told me to say this is Hotness" ROFL)
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnKc4__ukp8 (lots of general chatter, actors off screen until 4minute mark)

Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1OO9DSc7_w (part 2 from another point, maybe better sound quality)
Part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwgAbh-_DZc (end of part 2, another POV)
Part 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=retZTePfAVQ (part 3:Q&A another POV, better sound)
Part 8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwFwieTo36E (playing pool and ping pong with the troops)

Just alittle something I came across and thought of sharing.

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