'Star Trek' Anniversary Release of Classic Films Boldly Goes Into 4K

The perennial series celebrates its 55th Anniversary with a series of amazing releases, including the first four original Trek films, now on 4K.

It has been a mainstay of science fiction ever since fans fought for the original television show. It was once of the first mainstream examples of ‘viral fandom’ as CBS was inundated with letters to have the classic return to television. That fandom helped spawn a feature film franchise, half a dozen spin off shows, and now, a major addition to the series Trek collector.

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the September 8, 1966 premiere of Star Trek, and as a result, Paramount Home Entertainment and CBS Home Entertainment will debut gorgeously remastered editions of the first four films, alongside a limited-edition Blu-ray Steelbook of the complete original series.

For the first time ever, Trekkies can pick up the original four Trek films — ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture’, ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’, ‘Star Trek III: The Search for Spock’, and ‘Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home’ in 4K Ultra HD. Along with access to the digital copies of the theatrical versions of each film, collectors will also find hours of previously released bonus content on the disks.

In addition to these collector’s editions, the first four Star Trek films with be available on individual Blu-rays with all of the same bonus content. The Blu-ray release of Star Trek: The Original Series will come in the highly collectible Steelbook packaging, and will feature every episode of the series alongside over nine hours of previously released special features, interviews, commentaries, documentaries, and much more.

The updated picture quality of these releases are absolutely phenomenal, as you would expect from a 4K upgrade. The first three films are by far the most cinematic, and feel like a good fit for the next generation of home viewing. The most disappointing aspect of this collection is the fact that for this grandiose 55th Anniversary celebration, there are no real additions to previously release features. Special features are one of the only defences true collectors will use in the argument against digital downloads. Without anything new, the upgrade is not that ‘bold’ was we boldly where we have sadly… gone before.

PRESS RELEASE:

For the first time ever, experience the original four Star Trek films in stunning 4K Ultra HD.  Newly remastered from original elements for optimal picture quality, each film is presented with Dolby Vision® and HDR-10.*  This exceptional collection includes four Ultra HD discs, as well as four remastered Blu-ray discs with hours of previously released bonus content.  Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (both the theatrical and director’s cut), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home are presented on both the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Discs, along with access to digital copies of the theatrical version of each film.  A detailed list of the disc contents follows:

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Ultra HD

  • Isolated score in Dolby 2.0—NEW!

  • Commentary by Michael & Denise Okuda, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens and Daren Dochterman

Star Trek: The Motion Picture Blu-ray

  • Isolated score in Dolby 2.0—NEW!

  • Commentary by Michael & Denise Okuda, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens and Daren Dochterman

  • Library Computer (HD)

  • Production

    • The Longest Trek: Writing the Motion Picture (HD)

  • The Star Trek Universe

    • Special Star Trek Reunion (HD)

    • Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 001: The Mystery Behind V’ger

  • Deleted Scenes

  • Storyboards

  • Trailers (HD)

  • TV Spots


Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 4K Ultra HD

  • Commentary by Director Nicholas Meyer (Director's Cut and Theatrical Version)

  • Commentary by Director Nicholas Meyer and Manny Coto (Theatrical Version)

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Blu-ray

  • Commentary by Director Nicholas Meyer (Director's Cut and Theatrical Version)

  • Commentary by Director Nicholas Meyer and Manny Coto (Theatrical Version)

  • Text Commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda (Director’s Cut)

  • Library Computer (HD)

  • Production

    • Captain’s Log

    • Designing Khan

    • Original Interviews with William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, and Ricardo Montalbán

    • Where No Man Has Gone Before: The Visual Effects of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

    • James Horner: Composing Genesis (HD)

  • The Star Trek Universe

    • Collecting Star Trek’s Movie Relics (HD)

    • A Novel Approach

    • Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 002: Mystery Behind Ceti Alpha VI (HD)

  • Farewell

    • A Tribute to Ricardo Montalbán (HD)

  • Storyboards

  • Theatrical Trailer (HD)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 4K Ultra HD

  • Commentary by director Leonard Nimoy, writer/producer Harve Bennett, director of photography Charles Correll and Robin Curtis

  • Commentary by Ronald D. Moore and Michael Taylor

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Blu-ray

  • Commentary by director Leonard Nimoy, writer/producer Harve Bennett, director of photography Charles Correll and Robin Curtis

  • Commentary by Ronald D. Moore and Michael Taylor

  • Library Computer (HD)

  • Production

    • Captain’s Log

    • Terraforming and the Prime Directive

    • Industry Light & Magic: The Visual Effects of Star Trek

    • Spock: The Early Years (HD)

  • The Star Trek Universe

    • Space Docks and Birds of Prey

    • Speaking Klingon

    • Klingon and Vulcan Costumes

    • Star Trek and the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (HD)

    • Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 003: Mystery Behind the Vulcan Katra Transfer

  • Photo Gallery

    • Production

    • The Movie

  • Storyboards

  • Theatrical Trailer (HD)


Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 4K Ultra HD

  • Commentary by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy

  • Commentary by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman


Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Blu-ray

  • Commentary by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy

  • Commentary by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman

  • Library Computer (HD)

  • Production

    • Future’s Past: A Look Back

    • On Location

    • Dailies Deconstruction

    • Below-the-Line: Sound Design

    • Pavel Chekov’s Screen Moments (HD)

  • The Star Trek Universe

    • Time Travel: The Art of the Possible

    • The Language of Whales

    • A Vulcan Primer

    • Kirk’s Women

    • The Three-Picture Saga (HD)

    • Star Trek for a Cause (HD)

    • Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 004: The Whale Probe (HD)

  • Visual Effects

    • From Outer Space to the Ocean

    • The Bird of Prey

  • Original Interviews

    • Leonard Nimoy

    • William Shatner

    • DeForest Kelley

  • Tributes

    • Roddenberry Scrapbook

    • Featured Artist: Mark Lenard

  • Production Gallery

  • Storyboards

  • Theatrical Trailer (HD)

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