LATEST COLLECTION OF ICONIC SERIESARRIVES IN STUNNING HIGH-DEFINITION
THE SIXTH SEASON BLU-RAYTM
And
CHAIN OF COMMAND BLU-RAY
Packed With Exclusive, Must-Watch Special Features Including
New Interviews, Deleted Scenes And Gag Reel
Available June 24, 2014
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (April 10, 2014) – The newest high-definition collections of the iconic sci-fi series, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® – THE SIXTH SEASON BLU-RAYand STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® – CHAIN OF COMMAND BLU-RAY arrive June 24 from CBS HomeEntertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution. Both collections feature a trove of newly produced material that unlock secrets to the Star Trek® universe, including a special three-part documentary on the sixth season and a
never-before-released gag reel.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – THE SIXTHSEASON
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – THE SIXTHSEASON BLU-RAY includes all 26 episodes of thepenultimate season, remastered into spectacular high-definition. Fans can dive into the sixth season of the serieswith a brand new, three-part documentary
“Beyond the Five Year Mission – The Evolution of Star Trek: The Next Generation” featuring fascinating interviews with cast and crew. Plus, fans will enjoy never-before-released commentary on select episodes from Ronald D. Moore, James L. Conway, Jonathan West, and Mike and Denise Okuda,along with a must-see gag reel.
The sixth season collection includes classic episodessuch as Brent Spiner’s dual performance as Data and his father Dr. Noonien Soong in “Birthright,” the critically acclaimed two-part episode “Chain of Command,” Riker (Jonathan Frakes) coping with a bizarre identity crisis that pits him quite literally against himself in “Second Chances,” andJames Doohan reprising his Original Series role as Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott in “Relics.”
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – CHAIN OF COMMAND
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – CHAIN OF COMMAND BLU-RAY is a feature-length presentation of thetwo-part sixth season episode. As a possible Cardassian attack looms, Captain Picard, Dr. Crusher and Worf embark on a secret mission to find and destroy suspected biological weapons, leaving the Enterprise under the leadership of the cold and demanding Captain Edward Jellico (Ronny Cox). Soon after, Picard is captured by the Cardassians and is brutally tortured for information. The crew’s dismay quickly turns to anger as Jellico’s plans exclude a rescue mission. With his options running out, Picard must fight to save his sanity and ultimately his life.
Ranked by Entertainment Weekly as one of the best episodes of Star Trek:
The Next Generation, “Chain of Command” is also lauded for its “eerily prescient” (Slate) depictions of torture. Along with exclusive audio commentary with Ronny Cox, Jonathan West and Mike and Denise Okuda, the Blu-ray also features thenewly-produced documentary “The Privilege of Rank: Making ‘Chain of Command.’”
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – THE SIXTHSEASON BLU-RAY will be available in 1080p with English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English Stereo Surround, FrenchStereo Surround, German Stereo Surround, Castilian Mono, Italian Mono, and Japanese Mono. The six-disc collectionalso includes English SDH, and French, German, Castilian, Italian, Japanese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish subtitles. The Blu-ray is Not Rated in the U.S. and rated PG in Canada. It will be available for the suggested retail price of $130.00 U.S. and $150.00 Canada. The disc breakdown is as follows:
Disc One:
Episodes
Special Features
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Archival Mission Log: Mission Overview YearSix (SD)
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Audio Commentary with Ronald D. Moore and Mike & Denise Okuda on “Relics” – NEW!
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Deleted Scenes (HD) – NEW!
Episodic Promos
Disc Two:
Episodes
Special Features
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Archival Mission Log: Bold New Directions (SD)
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Archival Mission Log: Departmental Briefing YearSix: Production (SD)
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Archival Mission Log: Departmental BriefingProfile: Dan Curry (SD)
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Deleted Scene (HD) – NEW!
Disc Three:
Episodes
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Chain of Command, Part I
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Chain of Command, Part II
Special Features
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Archival Mission Log: Special Crew Profile: Lt. Cmdr. Data (SD)
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Deleted Scenes (HD) – NEW!
Disc Four:
Episodes
Special Features
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Archival Mission Log: Select Historical Data(SD)
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Audio Commentary with Ronald D. Moore and Mike & Denise Okuda on “Tapestry” – NEW!
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Deleted Scenes (HD) – NEW!
Disc Five:
Episodes
Special Features
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Archival Mission Log: Inside Starfleet Archives: Sets and Props (SD)
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Audio Commentary with James L. Conway and Jonathan West on “Frame of Mind” – NEW!
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Deleted Scenes (HD) – NEW!
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Promo #4 (SD)
Promo #5
(SD)
Disc Six:
Episodes
Special Features
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Beyond the Five Year Mission – The Evolution of Star Trek: The Next Generation (HD) –NEW!
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Part One: The Lithosphere
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Part Three: The Noosphere
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – CHAIN OF COMMAND BLU-RAY will be available in 1080p with English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English Stereo Surround, GermanStereo Surround, and French Stereo Surround. The collection also includes English SDH, German, and French subtitles. TheBlu-ray is Not Rated in the U.S. and rated PG in Canada. It will be available for the suggested retail price of $28.28 U.S. and $32.00 Canada. The disc breakdown is as follows:
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Chain of Command (Parts 1 and 2)
Special Features
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The Privilege of Rank: Making “Chain of Command” (HD) – NEW!
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Audio Commentary with Ronny Cox, Jonathan West and Mike & Denise Okuda (HD) – NEW!
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Deleted Scenes (HD) – NEW!
