Star Trek - The Original Series: Season 1

 

 

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With practically all of the Star Trek spinoffs now available as season sets, Paramount Home Entertainment FINALLY delivers the highly anticipated Star Trek - The Complete First Season on DVD this August 31, in an 8-disc collectible box set. The box will contain all 29 episodes - in airdate order - from Season One of the original Star Trek series, along with newly produced bonus features exclusive to this DVD release. The contents of the DVDs are as follows:
Disc 1: "The Man Trap," "Charlie X," "Where No Man Has Gone Before,"** "The Naked Time"
Disc 2: "The Enemy Within," "Mudd's Women," "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" "Miri"
Disc 3: "Dagger of the Mind," "The Corbomite Maneuver," "The Menagerie, Part I,"** The Menagerie, Part II"**
Disc 4: "The Conscience of the King,"** "Balance of Terror," "Shore Leave," "The Galileo Seven"
Disc 5: "The Squire of Gothos," "Arena," "Tomorrow is Yesterday," "Court Martial"
Disc 6: "The Return of the Archons," "Space Seed," "A Taste of Armageddon," "This Side of Paradise"
Disc 7: "The Devil in the Dark," "Errand of Mercy," "The Alternative Factor," "The City on the Edge of Forever"
Disc 8: "Operation: Annihilation"
** These four episodes have text commentary by Michael Okuda and Denise Okuda
Disc 8 of the DVD also includes the following special features:
"The Birth of a Timeless Legacy": The definitive telling of how it all began: from the first pilot, "The Cage," (which will be included on the Season 3 set, and will be the same two versions released before) to reshooting the pilot with William Shatner, to the many challenges leading up to its premiere on NBC in 1966. Included are interviews with cast and network executives and producers. Also featured are new interviews with William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and Robert Justman.
"Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner": Featured on each volume, this featurette follows one principal cast member around on their most current film and TV projects, charity events, conventions, trips, or hobbies. In Season One, William Shatner gives viewers an exclusive invitation to his ranch to discuss his love of horses.
"To Boldly Go .": Includes discussion of "The Naked Time," "The City on the Edge of Forever," "The Devil in the Dark" and "The Squire of Gothos" by cast and production crew members.
"Reflections on Spock": Leonard Nimoy discusses his character in depth, and explains why he chose to write two different books on the subject: "I Am Not Spock" and "I Am Spock."
"Sci-Fi Visionaries": A look at Star Trek's famous writers, featuring interviews with Gene Coon, Harlan Ellison, George Clayton Thomas, Richard Matheson, D.C. Fontana, Gene Roddenberry, Bob Justman and John D.F. Black.
Original Preview Trailers
Photo Log

Here are the official release dates of the original Star Trek season sets:
- Season 1 on 8/31
- Season 2 on 11/2
- Season 3 on 12/7
- The Complete Series on 12/7

I was quite impressed with the mastering of this series, now beyond 40 Years... Plenty of time and effort has gone into this effort and it shows. Colors are vibrant, especially in High Def, truly an amazing experience, despite the fact that this set at 133 aspect ratio... Don't expect these to be in widescreen, read the packaging carefully. As well, all of the Special Effects, have been upgraded to 21st century technology. The effects are impressive to say the least and, in my opinion, enhance this gem. As well, with the spruced up effects, they have managed to maintain the original effects, intention. This is a HD-DVD combo, which means that the discs will work on both players, side A is HD DVD, side B is standard DVD. Both sides are remastered beautifully in Dolby 5.1 on DVD, Dolby True HD in Hi-Def. The extras are fabulous, especially with the technology, interactive menus, of the HD DVD format. 7 episodes feature behind the scenes commentary. Several extras, were already present with the previous box set, but the rest is definitely worth the look. Overall, it is pricey, but if you are a true fan of the series, definitely pick this jewel up

Pour tout les fans de la série télévisée des Star Trek originaux. Cet ensemble contient la version DVD ainsi que la version HDVD. Pour ne rien gâcher, on peut l'écouter soit en anglais, soit en français. De plus, il nous est offert une multitude d'extras.

Je suis à 110% satisfait de ce produit ...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Season
All trekees will love this special edition with its modernized general space effects. No damage done to the integrity of the original shows, and we are favoured with more... Read more

Published 6 months ago by J Gibson GLAVIN

4.0 out of 5 stars Star Trek 1
I was very impressed with the DVD's. Colors are vivid and clear.
The only part I don't like is that we cannot choose to play all on the CD, have to choose the episodes one... Read more

Published on Jan 27 2010 by preclod

5.0 out of 5 stars To Boldly Improve What No Man Had Improved Before!
"Star Trek: Season 1 Remastered" is an excellent improvement over the original version, although I would say that the original version has its place. Read more

Published on July 27 2009 by Don E. Cook

3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly damaged
It came on time, but the box set itself was slightly damaged. And the plastic that holds the discs has some pieces broken off.

Published on July 9 2009 by R. Dunbar

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Happy
I love Star Trek and so I told myself I would buy all 3 seasons of TOS on dvd, so I did just that. But I'm sad to say my season 1 HD/DVD Combo box was all worn on the sides and... Read more

Published on Jun 10 2009 by A. J. Quesnelle

4.0 out of 5 stars Note to those who are hard of hearing
I recently examined a set of these DVDs, purchased by a friend. The quality is fine, and the enhancements are worth the expense. Read more

Published on Sep 27 2008 by RedMtl

5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU'RE NOT SURE, READ THIS!
I am a huge Star Trek fan and already own all 3 seasons of TOS on dvd so I was a unsure if I would pick this up. Read more

Published on Aug 3 2008 by twokiloseven

5.0 out of 5 stars To Boldly Go...
Yowsers, Space Cadets! It's Star Trek digitally remastered. This is the NEW Season One, HD DVD w/ tons of extras. Read more

Published on July 25 2008 by Kenneth O. Connor

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, But . . . .
First of all, I am amazed at how seamlessly the new visuals fit into the episodes. Even something as subtle as a three-dimensional star field adds real beauty to the exteriors of... Read more

Published on Jun 6 2008 by James Coyle

3.0 out of 5 stars Pricey -- And Hasn't Blu-Ray Become The Industry Standard Now?
Yes, I want to buy this, but I'm concerned over the high price -- especially since it appears that Blu-Ray has recently beat out HD as the new high-definition standard in the DVD... Read more

Published on Mar 11 2008 by listlurker

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