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Star Trek: The Motion Picture DVD In Nov

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i'll-pre-order-mine dept.

CliffSpradlin writes "The Motion Picture will be released as a two-DVD set. More info can be found here on TrekToday about what is on the DVDs. At the bottom of the page, there is a form to ask the developers of the DVDs questions about the release. This rerelease is totally revamped, with a new sound mix, better effects, and a better feeling of continuity. For more info what has been changed technically, go here for information from the official website, StarTrek.com"

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  1. Models are better than rendering. by blair1q · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Little models are better than rendering because computer programmers still don't know shit about texture and (un)rigidity and natural motion.

    A two-foot piece of plastic with funky lighting looks a hell of a lot more real than a wire-frame sprite with a shaded skin.

    --Blair

  2. Taking technology and advances too far? by Seemlar · · Score: 3, Insightful

    While being able to get ST:TMP on DVD was something I looked forward to, I can't help but be greatly disturbed by a certain trend.

    For twenty years I've greatly enjoyed ST:TMP. Now I find the only version I can see coming in the DVD format is.. the Directors Edition.

    What if I don't want a directors revised version? Where do I get ST:TMP it its pure unaltered version on DVD?

    Now I'm all for a film being enhanced or added to.. but NOT at the cost of its original vision, flawed or not.

    I'm similary going to be force fed a bastardised version of Star Wars when George Lucas feels worthy to put them on the DVD format, most likely only in his 'special' editions.

    I personally feel an altered movie should not be allowed unless its true original version is also made available.