Star Trek Beams Back to Blu....... - Blu-ray Forum

Guydowood · 03-01-2011, 12:39 AM

from trekweb.com

According to 8of5's Guide to the Trek Collective, May will see the release of a new complete TOS Bluray or DVD Box Set in the UK, featuring a single case with three fold-out holders, one for each series. No news about a US release so far.

The US meanwhile gets the "franchise collection", DVD or Blu-Ray Box Sets coming in March. The first, includes The Wrath of Khan and The Voyage Home and the second features The Undiscovered Country and First Contact.

TOS bluray.jpg
TOS boxset.jpg

now if Paramount would only get to the Director's Cut's of I & II, include a nice remastered in high-def release of TOS: Animated Series and season sets of Next Generation then these re-releases would not be needed.

Gone2HiDef · 03-01-2011, 12:54 AM

Bought all three TOS sets and the Motion Picture Collection as soon as they were released, so no new sale from me. But that's pretty sharp artwork! I like "The Full Journey" tagline too, tho' if you consider the motion pictures, I guess it's false advertising.

Guydowood · 03-01-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gone2HiDef

Bought all three TOS sets and the Motion Picture Collection as soon as they were released, so no new sale from me. But that's pretty sharp artwork! I like "The Full Journey" tagline too, tho' if you consider the motion pictures, I guess it's false advertising.

Very True. I like the artwork they are using for this release as well. I'm pretty sure this will be the exact same discs from before so nothing worth a double-dip.

Beast · 03-01-2011, 01:10 AM

Instead of doing these straight re-releases, they should be getting the extended cuts of TMP, WOK, and TUC on BLU.

octagon · 03-01-2011, 01:35 AM

I'd be mighty pleased if this TOS release knocked the per season price of the existing releases down to the $30-40 range.

ChuckT43 · 03-01-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

Instead of doing these straight re-releases, they should be getting the extended cuts of TMP, WOK, and TUC on BLU.

+1 Restoration would be nice as well.

JoshKelhoffer · 03-01-2011, 03:13 AM

Now remember, this is a Paramount Star Trek packaging, meaning it will probably break once you open it

HDMe · 03-01-2011, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

Instead of doing these straight re-releases, they should be getting the extended cuts of TMP, WOK, and TUC on BLU.

Agreed. I don't see the need to repackage the season sets... I think they would make more money on new releases of the movies in the director/extended cuts.

I wanted both editions of the movies that had them initially... so I am happy with what I bought. Now I want the extended editions to add.

SleeperAgent · 03-01-2011, 08:08 AM

Considering this will probably be way cheaper than buying the 3 seasons in US I will probably import these.

kemcha · 03-01-2011, 12:51 PM

Paramount SUCKS.

Still, they continue to deny fans the opportunity to purchase these Star Trek films indivually, at more affordable prices. I half expected to see Paramount release all 10 films, in separate packaging releases ... as they should have been in the first place. Still, I continue to boycott any Star Trek release until they release the films as they were intended to be released.

Currently, the only way you can purchase every Star Trek film on Blu-ray is buy plopping down $100+ on the boxed sets. I don't know too many people who can afford that in one shot and most of us whould prefer to purchase only certain films in the series.

Star Trek III, Star Trek V, Star Trek Generations, Star Trek Insurrection, Star Trek Nemesis remain unlreased for the majority of fans who just want those films or just one or two of them.

chickfila3766 · 03-01-2011, 01:11 PM

I bought the blu ray box of all of the original Star Trek films, started watching TMP and was appalled that the picture quality was terrible. The background of several scenes was totally blurry in one spot and clear in another. Has anyone else seen this? Is this a result of DNR? I can understand the entire background not being in focus when the camera is focused on someone or something in the foreground, but for just one portion of the screen?? I returned the box set and will sit and wait for remasters. Could not watch it.

Deciazulado · 03-01-2011, 02:57 PM

TMP has some shallow depth of field shots. (Depth of field = the selected area where the image is in focus front to back) And I think they might even have used some split focus filters in a couple of shots (split focus filter: A filter than lets you focus on something near, on one side of the screen (for example a character that's close to the camera), and far on the other side of the screen (other characters in the background). But in the middle where the filter splits there will be a disjointed part that's out of focus. (I think the way the bridge set was built required a different lighting scheme and use of shallow depth of field lens apertures)

MrHT · 03-01-2011, 02:59 PM

Is this set region-free? If not, then this topic should not have been posted in the "North America" category.

aggienader08 · 03-01-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHT

Is this set region-free? If not, then this topic should not have been posted in the "North America" category.

agreed

Lincoln6Echo · 03-01-2011, 08:47 PM

That's a pretty cool set. I assume this set contains basically the same discs that the individual releases do that have both the original versions and the enhanced visual effects versions, right?

Ernest Rister · 03-01-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chickfila3766

I bought the blu ray box of all of the original Star Trek films, started watching TMP and was appalled that the picture quality was terrible. The background of several scenes was totally blurry in one spot and clear in another. Has anyone else seen this? Is this a result of DNR? I can understand the entire background not being in focus when the camera is focused on someone or something in the foreground, but for just one portion of the screen?? I returned the box set and will sit and wait for remasters. Could not watch it.

Could be a diopter lens. I'd have to know the shot you're talking about.

I loved the color saturation in the ST:TMP blu-ray. Colors just pop off the screen.

ChuckT43 · 03-02-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chickfila3766

I bought the blu ray box of all of the original Star Trek films, started watching TMP and was appalled that the picture quality was terrible. The background of several scenes was totally blurry in one spot and clear in another. Has anyone else seen this? Is this a result of DNR? I can understand the entire background not being in focus when the camera is focused on someone or something in the foreground, but for just one portion of the screen?? I returned the box set and will sit and wait for remasters. Could not watch it.

This is why I would like to see them restored. The blurry issue seems to be throughout the films so I would guess it has something to do with the process imployed. Look at Trek 2, said to have the most work due to print damage. Look at the scene near the end where Kirk's son comes to his quarters to see him. Notice the table in the bottom of the frame. WOW! Look at Trek 5. The scene in the begining where Uhura brings Scotty food on the bridge. Notice the entire bottom of the frame. It has a burred line going through it. There are many more examples. I don't think it's true but it comes off as just being processed packed and shipped out with little care to quality. That said I would like to see time taken to get it right and re-released.

TheZoof · 03-02-2011, 01:30 PM

I want TOS.

Will buy if price is right.

Arkadin · 03-02-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chickfila3766

I bought the blu ray box of all of the original Star Trek films, started watching TMP and was appalled that the picture quality was terrible. The background of several scenes was totally blurry in one spot and clear in another. Has anyone else seen this? Is this a result of DNR? I can understand the entire background not being in focus when the camera is focused on someone or something in the foreground, but for just one portion of the screen?? I returned the box set and will sit and wait for remasters. Could not watch it.

it's actually a specific camera technique that causes one part of the frame to be in focus and another to not be.
they actually use a special lens on the camera when filming.
in other words, it's not an issue with the transfer or the bd.
I actually love TMP bd because it represents what I saw in the theater in 79.
I don't care at all for the "director's cut" with the enhanced/altered effects shots.
the theatrical version is by far the best imo, and I am so happy that it is the one on blu-ray.

miller_time22 · 03-02-2011, 06:49 PM

Where do the discs go in the set? Sliding between the cardboard?

I still need to pick up the OS, but will likely see if I can get the U.S. set cheaper.

03-01-2011, 12:39 AM	#1
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1426 Blu-ray collection:3244 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1620 iTunes collection:1511 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4280 Trading Score:53	Star Trek Beams Back to Blu....... from trekweb.com According to 8of5's Guide to the Trek Collective, May will see the release of a new complete TOS Bluray or DVD Box Set in the UK, featuring a single case with three fold-out holders, one for each series. No news about a US release so far. The US meanwhile gets the "franchise collection", DVD or Blu-Ray Box Sets coming in March. The first, includes The Wrath of Khan and The Voyage Home and the second features The Undiscovered Country and First Contact. TOS bluray.jpg TOS boxset.jpg now if Paramount would only get to the Director's Cut's of I & II, include a nice remastered in high-def release of TOS: Animated Series and season sets of Next Generation then these re-releases would not be needed.

03-01-2011, 01:11 PM	#11
chickfila3766 Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:68 DVD collection:17	What's With The PQ on Original Films? I bought the blu ray box of all of the original Star Trek films, started watching TMP and was appalled that the picture quality was terrible. The background of several scenes was totally blurry in one spot and clear in another. Has anyone else seen this? Is this a result of DNR? I can understand the entire background not being in focus when the camera is focused on someone or something in the foreground, but for just one portion of the screen?? I returned the box set and will sit and wait for remasters. Could not watch it.

03-01-2011, 12:54 AM	#2
Gone2HiDef Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:759 DVD collection:169 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Bought all three TOS sets and the Motion Picture Collection as soon as they were released, so no new sale from me. But that's pretty sharp artwork! I like "The Full Journey" tagline too, tho' if you consider the motion pictures, I guess it's false advertising.

03-01-2011, 01:10 AM	#4
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	Instead of doing these straight re-releases, they should be getting the extended cuts of TMP, WOK, and TUC on BLU.

03-01-2011, 01:35 AM	#5
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	I'd be mighty pleased if this TOS release knocked the per season price of the existing releases down to the $30-40 range.

03-01-2011, 03:13 AM	#7
JoshKelhoffer Active Member Member since:May 2009	Now remember, this is a Paramount Star Trek packaging, meaning it will probably break once you open it

03-01-2011, 08:08 AM	#9
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Considering this will probably be way cheaper than buying the 3 seasons in US I will probably import these.

03-01-2011, 12:51 PM	#10
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	Paramount SUCKS. Still, they continue to deny fans the opportunity to purchase these Star Trek films indivually, at more affordable prices. I half expected to see Paramount release all 10 films, in separate packaging releases ... as they should have been in the first place. Still, I continue to boycott any Star Trek release until they release the films as they were intended to be released. Currently, the only way you can purchase every Star Trek film on Blu-ray is buy plopping down $100+ on the boxed sets. I don't know too many people who can afford that in one shot and most of us whould prefer to purchase only certain films in the series. Star Trek III, Star Trek V, Star Trek Generations, Star Trek Insurrection, Star Trek Nemesis remain unlreased for the majority of fans who just want those films or just one or two of them.

03-01-2011, 02:57 PM	#12
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7046 DVD collection:4044	TMP has some shallow depth of field shots. (Depth of field = the selected area where the image is in focus front to back) And I think they might even have used some split focus filters in a couple of shots (split focus filter: A filter than lets you focus on something near, on one side of the screen (for example a character that's close to the camera), and far on the other side of the screen (other characters in the background). But in the middle where the filter splits there will be a disjointed part that's out of focus. (I think the way the bridge set was built required a different lighting scheme and use of shallow depth of field lens apertures)

03-01-2011, 02:59 PM	#13
MrHT Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:288 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Is this set region-free? If not, then this topic should not have been posted in the "North America" category.

03-01-2011, 08:47 PM	#15
Lincoln6Echo Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:312 Blu-ray collection:1517 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews: 25	That's a pretty cool set. I assume this set contains basically the same discs that the individual releases do that have both the original versions and the enhanced visual effects versions, right?

03-02-2011, 01:30 PM	#18
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I want TOS. Will buy if price is right.

03-02-2011, 06:49 PM	#20
miller_time22 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:230 Blu-ray collection:1827 DVD collection:228 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:16	Where do the discs go in the set? Sliding between the cardboard? I still need to pick up the OS, but will likely see if I can get the U.S. set cheaper.

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