Can't wait to get these. Been downloading them from itunes, quality is pretty good but an HD version will be a definite purchase for me.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...l-series3.html

Title: Star Trek: The Original Series (IMDb)
Starring: William Shatner
Released: 20th November 2007
SRP: $217.99

Further Details:
Paramount has announced Star Trek: The Original Series - Season 1 Remastered which arrives in a 10-disc HD DVD/DVD combo disc set on November 20th. Retail will be $217.99. Meticulously remastered from the original camera negative specifically for this high-definition release, each classic episode is presented in pristine condition with state-of-the-art digital visual effects. 1960s special effects have been replaced with 21st century computer-generated imagery to give new depth and atmosphere to various elements including the main title sequence, the galaxy shots frequently seen from the Enterprise's bridge, the battle scenes, planets and alien ships, some of the matte paintings used as backdrops for new worlds, as well as the Enterprise and other Starships, which have been replaced with state-of-the-art CGI-created ships.

Each of the episodes will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame, along with English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, LAS Mono and French Mono tracks. The HD DVD presentation features English Dolby True HD and LAS Mono tracks. Extras on the HD DVD side include Picture in Picture video commentaries, comparisons of re-mastered vs. original effects, and encyclopedic information on selected episodes, a Spacelift: Transporting Trek into the 21st Century documentary, a Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest feature including rare home movies and special memories, an interactive Enterprise Tour, and a preview of MMO game Star Trek Online. Extras on the standard DVD side will include the Spacelift: Transporting Trek into the 21st Century documentary, a Birth of a Timeless Legacy featurette, a Reflections on Spock featurette, a Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner feature, a To Boldly Go…Season One featurette, a Sci-Fi Visionaries featurette, and a Kiss & Tell: Romance in the 24th Century featurette. Completing the package will be a Trek Connections feature, a Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier featurette, and episode preview trailers.

Press Release:

Quote:
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment invite you to experience STAR TREK: The Original Series as never before when the legendary first season arrives for the first time ever in a 10-disc HD DVD/DVD combo disc set on November 20, 2007. Meticulously remastered from the original camera negative specifically for this high-definition release, each classic episode is presented in pristine condition with state-of-the-art digital visual effects. 1960s special effects have been replaced with 21st century computer-generated imagery to give new depth and atmosphere to various elements including the main title sequence, the galaxy shots frequently seen from the Enterprise's bridge, the battle scenes, planets and alien ships, some of the matte paintings used as backdrops for new worlds, as well as the Enterprise and other Starships, which have been replaced with state-of-the-art CGI-created ships. The new computer-generated Enterprise is based on the exact measurements of the original model, which now rests in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

The refurbished episodes also feature higher quality sound for the famous opening theme. The original score by Emmy® Award-winning composer Alexander Courage has been re-recorded in state-of-the-art digital stereo audio with an orchestra and a female singer belting out the famous vocals. A digitally remastered version of William Shatner's classic original recording of the 38-word "Space, the final frontier…” monologue continues to open each episode.

In addition, the extraordinary set features true HD audio and exclusive HD DVD interactive features produced by New Wave Entertainment. Interactive menus and a "Starfleet Access” interface will allow viewers to activate icons which provide such features as Picture in Picture video commentaries and an interactive tour of the starship Enterprise. Both the standard definition and high definition presentations also include rare on-set home movie footage, an inside perspective on what it took to transport Trek into the 21st century and much more. Housed in a futuristic clear case, the STAR TREK: The Original Series HD DVD/DVD set will be available for the suggested retail price of $217.99.

STAR TREK: The Original Series is a 10-disc collection presented in the original aspect ratio (1.33:1) screen. The standard definition presentation includes Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, LAS Mono and French Mono as well as English, LAS and French subtitles. The HD DVD presentation features English Dolby True HD and LAS Mono with English and LAS subtitles. The DVD is not rated in the U.S. and rated G in Canada.

Bonus features on the HD DVD side are as follows:

* Starfleet Access – On-screen graphical interface allows viewers to access Picture in Picture video commentaries, comparisons of re-mastered vs. original effects, encyclopedic information (science, life forms, technology), episode trivia and more on the following episodes:
o Where No Man Has Gone Before
o The Menagerie, Part 1
o The Menagerie, Part 2
o Balance of Terror
o The Galileo Seven
o Space Seed
o Errand of Mercy
* Spacelift: Transporting Trek into the 21st Century
o From new visual effects to sound, this documentary provides an in-depth exploration of the remastering of classic Star Trek episodes.
* Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
o Join crew member and "extra-extraordinaire” Billy Blackburn as he shares his own behind-the-scenes home movie footage of life on the set of Star Trek.
* Interactive Enterprise Tour
o Viewers will explore the Enterprise interior and exterior in detail as they pilot their own shuttlecraft in this spectacular 3D simulated feature.
* Perpetual Entertainment's "Star Trek Online” MMO Game Preview

Bonus features on the standard DVD side are as follows:

* Spacelift: Transporting Trek into the 21st Century
* The Birth of a Timeless Legacy
* Reflections on Spock
* Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner
* To Boldly Go…Season One
* Sci-Fi Visionaries
* Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
* Kiss & Tell: Romance in the 24th Century
* Trek Connections
* Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
* Episode Preview Trailers
* Perpetual Entertainment's "Star Trek Online” MMO Game Preview

So it'll be what, $179 in stores? Maybe $149 the first week?

Gack, $217.99?!?

Does it not include the original effects shots? Booooo.

Strange how this is twice as many discs as the DVD version AND they are combos.

TV on HD-DVD and BD pricing is not impressing me. Lost is $84 on BD, and that's at discount.

Yikes, no thanks. I bought all three seasons on DVD for about $130-140 total. It's true that these episodes look amazing, but not $200+ per season amazing.

yyyeahh. As much as I want to see the new effects, I just picked up seasons 2 and 3 for $40 total.

I thought that was $200+ for all three seasons.

No, Season One only. It's specifically mentioned in the press release.

That is one nice looking set, but no one in their right mind is going to pay $200+ for each season.

I'll pass. These prices are becoming insane.

I remember when people were going crazy because LOST was rumored to have a $199 MSRP. This is all kinds of ridiculous.

You will be surprised that the super insane trekkies will eat this up.

No, I won't be surprised. Trekkies will buy HD DVD players just to play this set.

Are you kidding? They paid $40 for two episodes each on a DVD!!

$217 is a bit steep but, not so much that it will keep me away. Definately getting em'.

Very pricy... looks like I'll rent a disc on Netflix & see what I think first.

Any plans for a BD version?

It was only a $20 MSRP.

Which I did buy

So did I

I'm with you. I hoped they would include both versions, but no.

No original effects = no sale.

I want these really bad, but that price is just nuts.

Why both versions? The old effects have been available on DVD for years and I presume that most Trek fans have them.

I thought that the reason for the new effects was that the old effects were so poor that they couldn't hold up to high definition. I fail to see what purpose would be served by including them in this set.

I had my fill of TOS many, many years ago and will probably just Netflix a disc out of curiousity to see how it all looks.