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BWilliams · 06-11-2002, 03:20 PM

The Digital Bits has just received confirmation from Paramount Home Video that the upcoming DVD re-release of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock will in fact be a collector's edition and not a director's edition as with the first two films. That means Leonard Nimoy is not going to provide a revised cut of the film. Hopefully we will get some good additional supplements in this new DVD, like deleted scenes, new featurettes, actor and director commentaries, etc.

I just wonder about Star Trek IV, though, when it is re-released. Will it have the extended prologue shown in European theaters along with deleted scenes and more? With III coming out by the end of the year, I would probably say IV would come out around the first quarter of 2003.

GracefulGanesha · 06-11-2002, 05:17 PM

I would never say that I was disappointed with this news. After all, a director's cut doesn't mean a better cut. As long as it has a decent commentary track along with some deleted scenes, etc. I'll be a happy camper. Now of course, all I need to wait for is for 2006 to come along when I can buy a box set of all the Star Trek SEs.....

Jerm · 07-24-2002, 06:14 PM

Just when I had all my "must haves" budgeted, Paramount announces that Search for Spock is coming 22 October.

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The 2-disc set will include the original theatrical cut of the film on Disc One, in anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. You will also find feature-length audio commentary with director Leonard Nimoy, writer/producer Harve Bennett, director of photography Charles Correll and actress Robin Curtis, along with another text commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda. Disc Two will include the Captain's Log production retrospective featurette (featuring new interviews with Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd and Robin Curtis), the Terraforming and the Prime Directive featurette (which looks at the science fiction and real subject of "terraforming", featuring an interview with a NASA scientist), 3 additional production featurettes (Space Docks and Birds of Prey, Speaking Klingon and Klingon and Vulcan Costumes), the film's theatrical trailer, storyboards and a photo gallery

Looks like I have to re-prioritize...again!

Marty McFly · 07-24-2002, 06:25 PM

Can't wait to grt my hands on that!

Volcane666 · 07-24-2002, 07:44 PM

Cool!

What's the bettin' they go through the whole film series with special editons?

Or, at the very least, TOS cast movies....

Jerm · 07-24-2002, 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by Volcane666
What's the bettin' they go through the whole film series with special editons?

I've heard rumors to that effect. All the films should be eventually re-released as SEs. And hopefully they will all come out pretty quickly.

Buffalo Bill · 07-24-2002, 08:57 PM

I've heard that all were going to be SE's too. Not sure if they include the 3 Next Generation films. Anybody know about those? In any case, I have a ST4 & ST6 that will be ebayed.

07-24-2002, 09:06 PM

About 10 to 12 years ago, wasn't there a VHS release of TREK III which had some extras at the end? It was part of a short lived line from PAramount which also included a release of FATAL ATTRACTION which had an alternate ending.

Does anyone else remember this or am I just crazy?

Volcane666 · 07-24-2002, 11:06 PM

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Originally posted by frulad
About 10 to 12 years ago, wasn't there a VHS release of TREK III which had some extras at the end? It was part of a short lived line from PAramount which also included a release of FATAL ATTRACTION which had an alternate ending.

Does anyone else remember this or am I just crazy?

There was definately a Fatal Attraction one, don't remember a ST3 though.....

Movie Guy · 07-25-2002, 01:12 AM

Actually, frulad, it was Star Trek IV. That tape was part of a special
"Paramount Director's Series". Before the movie(which was in widescreen no less), there was a featurette on Trek IV. That same featurette is on the existing Star Trek IV DVD. Not sure if it will show up on the impending Special Edition DVD, but who knows. To quote Spock, "There are always possibilities."

Jerm · 07-25-2002, 01:19 AM

I have to agree with Movie Guy. Trek 4 was released as part of Paramount's Director Series. Back in the early 90s, Paramount was pretty coool "Great Movies, Great Prices"...now they seem to be trying to get back on track. For a while they were "Great Movies, lack of Great Features, not so Great Prices

07-25-2002, 12:20 PM

Ahhhh, close but no cigar for me then. Thanks guys.

Scottish Punk · 07-25-2002, 02:08 PM

I was holding off buying the star trek movies last year. I figured that they would release a box set when the movies were all out. Of course, that box was is now available. I was about ready to purchase it awhile back. I heard that Wrath of Khan will be re-released as a special edition. I didn't buy the box set. I guessed that Paramount would go back down the line and make all of their movies special editions. I am glad I waited. Between the the original movies and the Next Generation box sets, I am spending too much money to Paramount. I wonder when DS9 box sets are going to hit the market.

videoworx · 07-25-2002, 02:12 PM

robin curtis commentary! YES!

I'll take that over the hour of (existing) deleted scenes anytime....

You'd think they would include at least one or two deleted scenes on a 2 disc set, but oh well.

Malte Schmidt · 07-25-2002, 03:32 PM

Hi!

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Originally posted by Scottish Punk
I wonder when DS9 box sets are going to hit the market.

My guess is they will do this year's TNG release strategy all over again next year on DS9. And Voyager in 2004.

Malte.

bby242 · 08-28-2002, 03:57 AM

Does anyone know if this new edition is still coming?

Jerm · 08-28-2002, 04:03 AM

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Originally posted by bby242
Does anyone know if this new edition is still coming?

It's been discussed elsewhere...I believe. But yes, it is due out in October.

Flash Ahhh · 08-28-2002, 09:30 AM

Will merge this thread with our existing ST:III SE thread.

-Flash

theta · 08-28-2002, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Volcane666
Cool!

What's the bettin' they go through the whole film series with special editons?

Or, at the very least, TOS cast movies....

Considering that not only are the first three have been/are being released as two-discers, 2 and 3 share the same style of cover art, I think that's a pretty safe bet, especially since 2, 3, and 4 form a loose trilogy. The twofer of 5 should be a hoot, considering all the bad blood that got spilled on THAT set.

limacharliewhiskey · 08-28-2002, 09:28 PM

I rank ST3 in the middle of the pack of the ST films. It's still a bit disturbing to me to see Christopher Lloyd somewhat miscast in this movie as the lead bad-guy Klingon. I love him as Reverend Jim in the Taxi TV series and as Doc Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy, but seeing him as a Klingon just never went well with me. It's also interesting to see John Larroquette as one of the other Klingons before he found some success on TV sitcoms.

Loved the design of the very popular Bird of Prey Klingon ship here, and of course, we get to see the Enterprise go boom!!

I'd have to think about whether I'll get the SE for this. If I see a good sale price for the SE, I'll probably pick it up.

06-11-2002, 03:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
BWilliams Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Jackson, MS, USA	Star Trek III Collector's Edition in 2002 The Digital Bits has just received confirmation from Paramount Home Video that the upcoming DVD re-release of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock will in fact be a collector's edition and not a director's edition as with the first two films. That means Leonard Nimoy is not going to provide a revised cut of the film. Hopefully we will get some good additional supplements in this new DVD, like deleted scenes, new featurettes, actor and director commentaries, etc. I just wonder about Star Trek IV, though, when it is re-released. Will it have the extended prologue shown in European theaters along with deleted scenes and more? With III coming out by the end of the year, I would probably say IV would come out around the first quarter of 2003. __________________ "The Force is strong with this one."

06-11-2002, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
GracefulGanesha Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: University Park, PA	I would never say that I was disappointed with this news. After all, a director's cut doesn't mean a better cut. As long as it has a decent commentary track along with some deleted scenes, etc. I'll be a happy camper. Now of course, all I need to wait for is for 2006 to come along when I can buy a box set of all the Star Trek SEs..... __________________ My DVDs

07-24-2002, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marty McFly Moderator Emeritus Geezer Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere Between Hell and Hill Valley	Can't wait to grt my hands on that! __________________ Marty McFly - Forum Moderator Emeritus Granny, I'm gonna catch me some Vietcong! Well I ain't cookin' 'em!

07-24-2002, 07:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Volcane666 Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.K.	Cool! What's the bettin' they go through the whole film series with special editons? Or, at the very least, TOS cast movies.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------ "The biggest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist!"

07-24-2002, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Buffalo Bill Hapless Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Walden Puddle.	I've heard that all were going to be SE's too. Not sure if they include the 3 Next Generation films. Anybody know about those? In any case, I have a ST4 & ST6 that will be ebayed. __________________ "Brick Tamland is married with 11 children and is one of the top political advisors to the Bush White House." (now everything makes sense) "The fundamentals of the economy are sound" John McHoover.

07-24-2002, 09:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
frulad	About 10 to 12 years ago, wasn't there a VHS release of TREK III which had some extras at the end? It was part of a short lived line from PAramount which also included a release of FATAL ATTRACTION which had an alternate ending. Does anyone else remember this or am I just crazy?

07-25-2002, 01:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Movie Guy Supporting Actor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Morrow/GA/USA	Actually, frulad, it was Star Trek IV. That tape was part of a special "Paramount Director's Series". Before the movie(which was in widescreen no less), there was a featurette on Trek IV. That same featurette is on the existing Star Trek IV DVD. Not sure if it will show up on the impending Special Edition DVD, but who knows. To quote Spock, "There are always possibilities."

07-25-2002, 01:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	I have to agree with Movie Guy. Trek 4 was released as part of Paramount's Director Series. Back in the early 90s, Paramount was pretty coool "Great Movies, Great Prices"...now they seem to be trying to get back on track. For a while they were "Great Movies, lack of Great Features, not so Great Prices __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

07-25-2002, 12:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
frulad	Ahhhh, close but no cigar for me then. Thanks guys.

07-25-2002, 02:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Scottish Punk Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan	I was holding off buying the star trek movies last year. I figured that they would release a box set when the movies were all out. Of course, that box was is now available. I was about ready to purchase it awhile back. I heard that Wrath of Khan will be re-released as a special edition. I didn't buy the box set. I guessed that Paramount would go back down the line and make all of their movies special editions. I am glad I waited. Between the the original movies and the Next Generation box sets, I am spending too much money to Paramount. I wonder when DS9 box sets are going to hit the market.

07-25-2002, 02:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
videoworx Would Make a Good Incubus Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nowhere near Nebraska	woohoo robin curtis commentary! YES! I'll take that over the hour of (existing) deleted scenes anytime.... You'd think they would include at least one or two deleted scenes on a 2 disc set, but oh well.

08-28-2002, 03:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
bby242 Actor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas	Does anyone know if this new edition is still coming? __________________ View My DVD Collection

08-28-2002, 09:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	Will merge this thread with our existing ST:III SE thread. -Flash __________________ Flash - Moderator Emeritus - Savior of the Universe Criterion (krî´tir´èæn) Greek [kritËreon], *Noun.* (circa 1622) - Definitiveness. Set standard. Principle, rule or test upon which value or decision can be based. Characterization in which all others are judged.

08-28-2002, 09:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	I rank ST3 in the middle of the pack of the ST films. It's still a bit disturbing to me to see Christopher Lloyd somewhat miscast in this movie as the lead bad-guy Klingon. I love him as Reverend Jim in the Taxi TV series and as Doc Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy, but seeing him as a Klingon just never went well with me. It's also interesting to see John Larroquette as one of the other Klingons before he found some success on TV sitcoms. Loved the design of the very popular Bird of Prey Klingon ship here, and of course, we get to see the Enterprise go boom!! I'd have to think about whether I'll get the SE for this. If I see a good sale price for the SE, I'll probably pick it up. __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

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