“Star Trek: The Next Generation” on the Big Screen
CBS Paramount are set to promote the forthcoming Blu-ray release of Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season One with a one-night event in theaters. On Monday, July 23rd, approximately 600 theaters will screen the remastered episodes, “Where No One Has Gone Before” and “Datalore,” along with some behind-the-scenes content. The TV show was actually shot on film so there shouldn’t be a problem with the quality of the episodes being shown on a screen that size. How about it, Trekkies? Will you pay event ticket pricing to see two TV episodes on the big screen in this one-night-only event? What about you, movie fans? How do you feel about theaters being used to show what amounts to TV reruns?
In related news, soundtrack boutique label Intrada have just begun offering the expanded Star Trek V: The Final Frontier soundtrack album. The movie itself is generally derided (it’s ranked dead last in the franchise here on Flickchart), but Jerry Goldsmith’s score has always been held in high esteem. Last year, La-La Land Records issued a limited edition 2-CD set of the score, but it sold out in a hurry and has gone for $125-150 on eBay. Here’s another crack at one of the canon’s best loved scores! Intrada has redesigned the package to be consistent with their other Star Trek soundtracks. Disc One contains the complete score; Disc Two presents the original soundtrack album and several bonus tracks. Intrada’s $24.99 is far lighter on the wallet than eBay prices.
Source: TVShowsonDVD.com
If I didn’t work 2nd shift, I’d be there front-and-center.
George – You’ve got about six weeks to put in your request for the night off or to work out a trade with someone. Make it so!
Won’t be anywhere near me, but that would be something to see, wouldn’t it?
It’s tough when they have to choose from season one episodes. Datalore’s a pretty good one. I might be tempted to pair it with The Big Goodbye…or why not just do Encounter at Farpoint?
Anyway, despite a few flashes of brilliance, TNG didn’t become truly awesome until the third season. With the exception of the original, all Star Trek series took a couple of seasons to really find their feet.
If this is in the UK I’d be in!
Is it because of your famed 45 minute drive, Nigel, or do you have a list of participating theaters? I looked and I couldn’t find one. In 2009, they screened the original series 2-parter, “The Menagerie” to promote the HD-DVD(!) release of the original series. That was through Fathom Events. I checked their site, and as of now there’s nothing there about this. I’ll keep my ears open, though.
As for the episodes, I think the main thinking was that “Where No One Has Gone Before” should be a pretty nice showcase for the newly remastered special effects. I’m surprised they didn’t just go with “Encounter at Farpoint,” too. That was what I reflexively assumed would be the selection.
I’m with you, though the point is to promote the Season One Blu-rays so it makes sense they didn’t pick episodes from subsequent seasons. Still…man, if they screened “The Best of Both Worlds,” I’d buy a ticket to that and just take my chances that my stupid guts wouldn’t sabotage me!
Here’s the official list of participating theaters:
http://www.fathomevents.com/upcoming/alllocations.aspx?eventid=1096
Tickets go on sale to the general public next Friday (6/8), but are on sale now for registered members of startrek.com.