Not only are the buying options for JJ Abrams’ Star Trek fantastic, they’re relatively inexpensive. Come November 17th, you’ll have the option of purchasing a one-disc DVD for $29.99, two-disc DVD for $34.99, or a three-disc Blu-ray for $39.99. After you hear about all of the cool stuff the two-disc DVD and the BD edition are packing, an extra five or 10 bucks will seem like nothing!
Star Trek brings us back to James Tiberius Kirk’s (Chris Pine) pre-Enterprise days. As a young man, Kirk is far from the captain we know him to be. He’s a farm boy from Iowa that will do just about anything for a quick thrill. On the other hand, a young Spock is a stellar student and is accepted into the Starfleet Academy despite the persecution over his half-human background. The two wind up aboard the famous U.S.S. Enterprise, joining Captain Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood), Leonard “Bones” McCoy (Karl Urban), Montgomery “Scotty” Scott (Simon Pegg), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Sulu (John Cho), and Chekov (Anton Yelchin). Together they strive through their first mission and become the loyal and daring crew we know and love.
It’s not a total loss if you keep it simple and stick with the single-disc DVD. You still get the film, as well as commentary by Abrams, co-writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof, and executive producer Bryan Burk; a featurette about the effort to make the film fantastic but realistic called “A New Vision”; and a gag reel. While all that sounds great, the other two options are really incredible.
There’s a featurette about the casting process; “Aliens,” in which designers Neville Page and Joel Harlow discuss creating new alien species; and “Score,” about composer Michael Giacchino’s attempt to create new music that preserves the spirit of the original theme. That’s all great, but the most notable element of the two-disc DVD and the three-disc Blu-ray is the groundbreaking feature we first heard about back in July, the Starship Enterprise hologram. Yes, this home entertainment novelty has become a reality. Using a webcam, you’ll be able to generate a 3D interactive hologram allowing you to tour the U.S.S. Enterprise on the screen.
You don’t need to be half as smart as Bones to figure out that the two-disc DVD and three-disc BD are worth the cash. When it comes down to choosing between the DVD and BD, I’d certainly opt for the BD. On the other hand, if you don’t own a BD player, the two-disc DVD is a fine choice.
DVD
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
- Spock Birth
- Klingons Take Over Narada
- Young Kirk, Johnny, and Uncle Frank
- Amanda and Sarek Argue After Spock Fights
- Prison Interrogation and Breakout
- Sarek Gets Amanda
- Dorm Room and Kobayashi Maru (original version)
- Kirk Apologizes to the Green Girl
- 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 talk about the experience of trying to capture the essence of these mythic characters. The piece concludes with a moving tribute to LeonardNimoy.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
- Branching Pods:
- The Shatner Conundrum
- Red Shirt Guy
- The Green Girl
- Trekker Alert!
- Casting – See description above.
- A New Vision – See description above.
- 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 storiesbehind the creation of the film’s starships.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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