I can't imagine caring about HD vs non-HD for Star Trek. Star Trek certainly had some special effects, but I don't think that the scale and scope of the special effects warrant the HD price tag.

The most recent movie? Totally worth it in HD. Movies like Iron Man and Spider man? Totally worth it in HD. Movies where most of the program is people walking down hallways or sitting in chairs? Not worth HD.

Originally Posted by BattleChicken I can't imagine caring about HD vs non-HD for Star Trek. Star Trek certainly had some special effects, but I don't think that the scale and scope of the special effects warrant the HD price tag. The most recent movie? Totally worth it in HD. Movies like Iron Man and Spider man? Totally worth it in HD. Movies where most of the program is people walking down hallways or sitting in chairs? Not worth HD.

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Originally Posted by BattleChicken I can't imagine caring about HD vs non-HD for Star Trek. Star Trek certainly had some special effects, but I don't think that the scale and scope of the special effects warrant the HD price tag.

Who said anything about price tag? We're CAGs. We want it for less than the DVDs cost.

Yesterday, I saw the TNG complete series set at Costco for $184, which is just a little bit over $1 per episode. That's pretty good.

But why would I buy it with Blu-Rays on the horizon? I want to see Riker's pores, dammit. And the upholstery on the chairs and the carpet in those hallways!

Anyone remember when they'd slap two episodes on a VHS tape and charge $20 for it?

The TOS BD sets went on sale at Best Buy semi-close to release of TOS S3 to BD, so if you wait them out for a while, you'll likely get them for cheaper than the $70 - $80 / season they'll come out at.

Why would you buy it at all when you can stream every episode for $9 a month through Netflix?

Perhaps after they're no longer available streaming I'd consider picking up the series, but the most fiscally responsible thing to do is take advantage of the lowest-cost option to watch the shows.

I'm honestly not trying to troll you guys, I just think the price is pretty high even considering the number of episodes per season. TNG is going to be at prices higher than ANIME - that's pretty unreal to me, and there's something about a paying a really high price for a series that was broadcast on the air for free that bothers me. In general, I won't buy ANY OTA TV series for anything more than $20 per season.

EDIT: to be clear, my position is a personal preference not at all a judgement on other people's choices to buy or not buy the bluray release.

Well remember TNG was shown during the SD era...now that we have moving away from that, shows like that don't hold too well on today's HDTV's.

Honestly season 1-3 looked a little dim back in the day. The demo disc is probably going to be the deciding factor weither or not people are willing to pay 100 dollars or more (again) for each season. They picked the pilot and two award winning shows, which is a good choice for stories, but not for visual presentations. Pretty much all the studio models have been sold off, so they can't refilm the ship shots. However if they preserved the original footage of the ship shots, then I am sure it's going to look good, but honestly would have loved to have seen all the fx's redone for hd.

I am confused as to why it's claiming 1080p 1.33:1....that worries me. I don't like watching 4x3 video on my 16x9 hdtv.

Here is a comparison shot someone did.
http://tng.trekcore.com/bluray/image...mparison-2.jpg

Originally Posted by Friend of Sonic Here is a comparison shot someone did. http://tng.trekcore.com/bluray/image...mparison-2.jpg

hmmm...

Shouldn't the saucer engine impulse engines be glowing as well or is that only when in saucer separation mode?

It's honestly really hard to judge right now unless we get the full opening video. I know that they rebuilt the ship and gave it more details around the 4th season. The ship looks too modelish in the HD side...which could be a problem.

hmm I just looked more into the site..
http://tng.trekcore.com/bluray/index.html

Looks like they balanced out the colors in season 1..which I am glad since season 1 and season 2 seemed a bit muggy.

the trek irony...

...watching Transformers 3...

...the little robot hops on the couch, says hey this is the episode Spock gets angry

...the irony is Sentinel Prime is voiced by Lenard Nimoy, the original Spock, and Sentinel Prime seems very angry most of the film lol

Originally Posted by CaptainKirk the trek irony... ...watching Transformers 3... ...the little robot hops on the couch, says hey this is the episode Spock gets angry ...the irony is Sentinel Prime is voiced by Lenard Nimoy, the original Spock, and Sentinel Prime seems very angry most of the film lol

Um, that's not the point at all. They're watching Amok Time and they say "This is the one where Spock goes nuts."

Which is relevant because Sentinel Prime, who is voiced by Nimoy, turns evil

It's not irony at all, not even to Alanis Morissette. It's foreshadowing

There was an article in the paper recently on how Leonard Nimoy was attending his last Star Trek convention. He'd been doing them for almost 30 years and thought the 45th anniversary of Trek would be a good time to call it quits with respect to appearances.

I saw his second to last appearance in Vegas, and it was one of the most genuine, touching panels I've ever seen. When he was finishing up, you could tell he was letting go of something very important to him.

http://trekmovie.com/2011/10/17/zach...-bullied-teen/

oh WOW....... Syler/Spoke has come out of the closet!

Not shocking at all.

Originally Posted by ITDEFX http://trekmovie.com/2011/10/17/zach...-bullied-teen/ oh WOW....... Syler/Spoke has come out of the closet!

Looks like Spock also came out of the closet. Not sure who this "Spoke" person you're talking about.

I believe that news was very logical....

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cochese needs to update the OP title saying Spock has come out of the closet!

JJ wants Benicio Del Torro to play the villian in Star Trek 2.

Also, The Captains is on Netflix streaming.

Originally Posted by Friend of Sonic JJ wants Benicio Del Torro to play the villian in Star Trek 2. Also, The Captains is on Netflix streaming.

Rumor is he'll be playing K-H-A-A-A-A-A-N-N-!!!!

Cool, I'll have to catch The Captains, thanks.

Originally Posted by keithp Rumor is he'll be playing K-H-A-A-A-A-A-N-N-!!!! Cool, I'll have to catch The Captains, thanks.

How is this a rumor?

A well known hispanic actor is hired for a role in the Star Trek franchise. Hum I wonder what the roll will be.

It will be space seed with lens flare. I can't wait(seriously). JJ needs to hurry the up before Leonard Nimoy kicks the bucket.

Sorry if I come off as a dick.

In rewatching the entire TNG series, I have to say that my least favorite episodes by far are the ones where they return back in time or roleplay. The only exception might be the one with Mark Twain but ironically, it's easily the most stupid.