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Star Trek: The Original Series - The Complete Series Blu-ray Review

Look, we all know what Star Trek is at this point. It is baked so deeply into pop culture that even people who have never watched a single full episode can quote "Beam me up, Scotty" or do the Vulcan nerve pinch. But going back and actually watching 1960s Star Trek from start to finish on Blu-ray is a weirdly grounding experience. It is easy to forget that before it became a multi-billion-dollar franchise with dozens of spin-offs and endless corporate branding, it was just a broke television show trying to survive on NBC while getting shuffled around bad time slots. The entire original series is now available to own on Blu-ray, and honestly, holding the whole thing in one hand feels kind of strange given how huge the legacy is. The physical packaging itself is surprisingly clean and simple. They did not bloat it with unnecessary plastic or bulky, awkward digibooks that end up getting crushed on your shelf. It is a sleek set that stores all three seasons neatly without taking ...

Celebrate 60 Years of Star Trek: The Original Series with a Massive New Anniversary Set

Hard to believe, but Star Trek is turning 60 this year. Gene Roddenberry's original sci-fi show launched back in 1966, sending Kirk, Spock, Bones, and the crew of the Enterprise on their iconic five-year mission. Sixty years later, Paramount is celebrating Star Trek Day on September 8 with a couple of brand-new home video releases. If you are a hardcore physical media collector, the big news here is the Amazon Exclusive Gift Set. It packs all three seasons and 79 episodes of The Original Series on Blu-ray into commemorative 60th-anniversary packaging. On top of the discs, the box set includes a set of limited-edition lobby cards featuring behind-the-scenes shots, a collectible logo reveal piece, and a 4-inch "Tiny Vinyl" record loaded with classic show themes and sound effects. If you don't need all the extra trinkets on your shelf, Paramount is also releasing a standard 60th Anniversary Edition of the complete series on both Blu-ray and DVD. These national releases ...

The U.S.S. Enterprise is Prepping for a Massive 60th Anniversary Launch This September

Six decades ago, Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to Captain James T. Kirk, Mr. Spock, and a visionary five-year mission that would fundamentally change pop culture. To celebrate sixty years of boldly going where no one has gone before, Paramount Home Entertainment has unveiled a massive 60th Anniversary celebration for Star Trek: The Original Series, complete with premium physical media releases and a brand-new digital storefront for collectors. Dropping on Star Trek Day (September 8), the definitive television milestone is getting a major upgrade. Fans can now pre-order Star Trek: The Original Series - The Complete Series on both Blu-ray and DVD. The national release collects all 3 seasons and 79 episodes—featuring previously enhanced visual effects—all housed in sleek, commemorative 60th-anniversary packaging. The Ultimate Fan Prize: Amazon's Exclusive Gift Set Die-hard Trekkies (or is Trekers? Y'all can figure this out on your own) looking for something extra special c...