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Abrams' 'Star Trek' Gets Final Blu-ray, DVD Box Art 
Plus, check out the terrific behind-the-scenes teaser trailer!
By Robert Falconer | Friday, September 4, 2009
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As many of you may already know, JJ Abrams' Star Trek movie arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on November 17. Today Paramount has released the final box art for the three sets, which you can check out below.


You can also watch a fantastic behind-the-scenes teaser trailer for the release by clicking on the player at the bottom of this article.

The film is coming out in three versions: a three-disk Blu-ray, plus single and double-disk DVD sets. Each set is now available for pre-order at Amazon.

Three Disc Blu-ray Set
The Star Trek three-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

The film features a movie commentary by director JJ Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.

As you might expect, tons of special behind-the-scenes features are included on the three disc Blu-ray set, including info on casting, starships, aliens, planets, props and costumes; discussions with sound design legend Ben Burtt; plus a retrospective of Gene Roddenberry's enduring optimistic vision with Abrams, Nimoy, several writers and producers, and scientific consultant Carolyn Porco.

The set also includes a BD-Live feature gives viewers access to the latest NASA news about real space exploration. Learn about new mission developments and check out featured imagery from around the universe.

Disc 3 contains a digital copy of the film; Star Trek D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360; a weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for the PC; and a weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for the PlayStation Network.

If you have some extra money to spend, you can also get the Blu-ray as part of an impressive looking gift set that is exclusive to Amazon.com. For more information visit our Facebook page here (and why not become a Fan of CinemaSpy.com while you are at it).


Two Disc DVD Set
The Star Trek two-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles.

Special features include:

Disc 1:
  • Commentary — By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.
  • A New Vision — J.J. Abrams’ vision was not only to create a Star Trek that was a bigger, more action-packed spectacle, but also to make the spectacle feel real.  Every aspect of production — from unique locations to the use of classic Hollywood camera tricks — was guided by this overall objective.
  • Gag Reel — Bloopers featuring the entire principal cast.
Disc 2:
  • Digital Copy
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
- Spock Birth
- Klingons Take Over Narada
- Young Kirk, Johnny and Uncle Frank
- Amanda and Sarek Argue After Spock Fights
- Prison Interrogation and Breakout
- Sarek Gets Amanda
- Dorm Room and Kobayashi Maru (original version)
- Kirk Apologizes to the Green Girl
- Sarek Sees Spock
  • To Boldly Go — Taking on the world’s most beloved science fiction franchise was no small mission. Director J.J. Abrams, writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof, and executive producer Bryan Burk talk about the many challenges they faced and their strategy for success.
  • Casting — The producers knew their greatest task was finding the right cast to reprise these epic roles. The cast, for their part, talk about the experience of trying to capture the essence of these mythic characters. The piece concludes with a moving tribute to Leonard Nimoy.
  • Aliens — Designers Neville Page and Joel Harlow talk about the hurdles they faced creating new alien species, recreating the Romulans and Vulcans, and designing the terrifying creatures on Delta Vega for the new Star Trek.
  • Score — As a fan of the original series, composer Michael Giacchino embraced the challenge of creating new music for Star Trek while preserving the spirit of Alexander Courage’s celebrated theme.
  • DVD-Rom:
- STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360
- Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PC
- Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PlayStation Network

Single Disc DVD
The Star Trek single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The single-disc DVD includes the commentary, "A New Vision" and the gag reel.


Studio Synopsis

The greatest adventure of all time begins with "Star Trek," the incredible story of a young crew's maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise. On a journey filled with action, comedy and cosmic peril, the new recruits must find a way to stop an evil being whose mission of vengeance threatens all of mankind.

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock (Zachary Quinto), was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before!


Star Trek Returns to IMAX
Trek fans who wanted to see the film in IMAX during its May theatrical run, but were unable to make it (the film had left most IMAX theaters after a few weeks to make room for Night at the Museum), will be happy to hear that IMAX just announced a second limited run of Star Trek at select theaters, starting this weekend.

For a complete list of theaters and showtimes in the United States and Canada, click on the image below.





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