Star Trek, Original Series - Blu-ray Forum

Beta Man · 08-18-2008, 05:44 PM

George Takei talked on Stern this morning about the original series of Star-Trek being remastered.... I'm guessing a Blu-ray release may be in the future.

I thought the old Star Treks were funny, and the cheesy-factors might make them worth owning (kinda like Batman's POW-BOOM-ZING

) I have to admit I didn't watch the show too much, and never saw the movies, but I'll catch a re-run occassionally, and find them entertaining.

Hamburglar · 08-19-2008, 09:19 PM

Haha I heard that on the stern show too. I'm really hoping Takei returns to the third season of Heroes

cathexist · 08-19-2008, 10:24 PM

They released the first season on HDDVD, it was supposed to continue but i think toshiba was funding it in part

DarkClown · 08-19-2008, 10:27 PM

If they try to force it to 16X9 it will suck big time. I don't see how they could accomplish it other than zooming then cropping. Terrible.

Unless for some odd reason this series was actually shot on film rather than video, what can they do to actually make it look better than the current DVD release? Video source from that era generally just isn't good enough.

thelaserdisc2000 · 08-20-2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkClown

If they try to force it to 16X9 it will suck big time. I don't see how they could accomplish it other than zooming then cropping. Terrible.

Unless for some odd reason this series was actually shot on film rather than video, what can they do to actually make it look better than the current DVD release? Video source from that era generally just isn't good enough.

They did a shit-ton to improve the picture. At first they were just adding in CGI models in place of the static effects done for the original filmings, but they went into each frame and cleaned it up digitally and made it look at least Star Trek TNG video quality. I expect the Blu-ray release to be a port of the HD-DVD release but with out the DVD side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-X5c7c3yzE

EricJ · 08-20-2008, 04:36 AM

It's been running on syndie stations for the last two-to-three years, and both the CG and the original tweaked-PQ look pretty darn spiffy on the digital affiliates--
S1 and 2 are already on SD (for lack of HD-combo), they've already announced Season 3 for November, and Blu is still "being talked about".

There, hope that bit of update helps bring a Stern fan into the 21st century...
Brand new world now, flying cars 'n everything.

sardaukar1977 · 08-20-2008, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkClown

If they try to force it to 16X9 it will suck big time. I don't see how they could accomplish it other than zooming then cropping. Terrible.

Unless for some odd reason this series was actually shot on film rather than video, what can they do to actually make it look better than the current DVD release? Video source from that era generally just isn't good enough.

The HD-DUD version of TOS was in 4:3 (black bars on the sides) so I don't think the BD version will be forced to 16X9. The only thing different was the new CGI effects and the cleaned up picture, but that was about it.

KayaM · 08-20-2008, 06:51 AM

Can't wait for Voyager to come out...in lossless.

hoogoosedmoose41 · 08-20-2008, 06:59 AM

it would be worth it to see Joan Collins Eyes in HD. what a hottie back then!

DarkClown · 08-20-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sardaukar1977

The HD-DUD version of TOS was in 4:3 (black bars on the sides) so I don't think the BD version will be forced to 16X9. The only thing different was the new CGI effects and the cleaned up picture, but that was about it.

The cleaner picture would be nice. It's good if they leave the original aspect ratio alone. Just not sure about the addition of the CGI effects. Sounds like what they did toi the original Star Wars trillogy. I still prefer those they way they were w/o the CGI crap.

EricJ · 08-21-2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkClown

The cleaner picture would be nice. It's good if they leave the original aspect ratio alone. Just not sure about the addition of the CGI effects.

It is, they did, and they work. (As you can see.)
Any other questions?

So, I can appreciate that their local-station airings might not have been advertised, but haven't some fans at least found them in the last two years?--
No, seriously...And not the Sci-Fi Channel airings, either.

DarkClown · 08-21-2008, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricJ

It is, they did, and they work. (As you can see.)
Any other questions?

Since I already have a 3 sets on DVD, I guess I'll probably rent one or 2 on Blu when they come out and see if it's worth the double dip.

EricJ · 08-21-2008, 02:18 AM

The Remastereds are already on iTunes Store, for those with an AppleTV...

GORT · 08-21-2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricJ

It is, they did, and they work. (As you can see.)
Any other questions?

So, I can appreciate that their local-station airings might not have been advertised, but haven't some fans at least found them in the last two years?--
No, seriously...And not the Sci-Fi Channel airings, either.

Thanks for that link the re master is amazing now I want them on blu even more come on paramount get off your A## and get them out

Barnum · 08-21-2008, 04:16 AM

The HD DVD version was a masterpiece. I welcome it to blu hopefully soon. I like the way they cleaned up the effects and the picture.

jadedeath · 08-21-2008, 05:21 AM

What I want to know is, will it come out on Blu-Ray with the phazer thingy too?

Because that's why a shitton of HD-DED fans were trying to convince people to buy it for when it came out there.

Logan

orbital · 08-13-2012, 01:23 PM

(I just feel this sort of news needs to be spread ...)

I hope you don't mind me bumping the thread for pointing out the following thread on this board:

Star Trek: The Original Series Complete Music Collection

doctorD · 08-13-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orbital

(I just feel this sort of news needs to be spread ...)

I hope you don't mind me bumping the thread for pointing out the following thread on this board:

Star Trek: The Original Series Complete Music Collection

Thanks for the link. I can't wait to pick this up.

08-18-2008, 05:44 PM	#1
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Star Trek, Original Series George Takei talked on Stern this morning about the original series of Star-Trek being remastered.... I'm guessing a Blu-ray release may be in the future. I thought the old Star Treks were funny, and the cheesy-factors might make them worth owning (kinda like Batman's POW-BOOM-ZING ) I have to admit I didn't watch the show too much, and never saw the movies, but I'll catch a re-run occassionally, and find them entertaining.

08-19-2008, 10:27 PM	#4
DarkClown Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:7	If they try to force it to 16X9 it will suck big time. I don't see how they could accomplish it other than zooming then cropping. Terrible. Unless for some odd reason this series was actually shot on film rather than video, what can they do to actually make it look better than the current DVD release? Video source from that era generally just isn't good enough. Last edited by DarkClown; 08-19-2008 at 10:31 PM.

08-13-2012, 01:23 PM	#17
orbital Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Berlin · Germany 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:212	Star Trek: The Original Series Complete Music Collection (I just feel this sort of news needs to be spread ...) I hope you don't mind me bumping the thread for pointing out the following thread on this board: Star Trek: The Original Series Complete Music Collection

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Hamburglar Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Maryland	Haha I heard that on the stern show too. I'm really hoping Takei returns to the third season of Heroes

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08-20-2008, 04:36 AM	#6
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	It's been running on syndie stations for the last two-to-three years, and both the CG and the original tweaked-PQ look pretty darn spiffy on the digital affiliates-- S1 and 2 are already on SD (for lack of HD-combo), they've already announced Season 3 for November, and Blu is still "being talked about". There, hope that bit of update helps bring a Stern fan into the 21st century... Brand new world now, flying cars 'n everything.

08-20-2008, 06:51 AM	#8
KayaM Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Pretoria, South Africa Blu-ray collection:105	Can't wait for Voyager to come out...in lossless.

08-20-2008, 06:59 AM	#9
hoogoosedmoose41 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:308 DVD collection:103	it would be worth it to see Joan Collins Eyes in HD. what a hottie back then!

08-21-2008, 02:18 AM	#13
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	The Remastereds are already on iTunes Store, for those with an AppleTV...

08-21-2008, 04:16 AM	#15
Barnum Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:3	The HD DVD version was a masterpiece. I welcome it to blu hopefully soon. I like the way they cleaned up the effects and the picture.

08-21-2008, 05:21 AM	#16
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	What I want to know is, will it come out on Blu-Ray with the phazer thingy too? Because that's why a shitton of HD-DED fans were trying to convince people to buy it for when it came out there. Logan

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