PHE Press Release: Star Trek 2009 (DVD/Blu-ray)

DIRECTOR J.J. ABRAMS’ PHENOMENAL REIMAGINING OF THE 

LEGENDARY ADVENTURE SOARS ONTO DVD AND BLU-RAY  

$375 Million Worldwide Sensation Beams Up to a Single and Two-Disc DVD  

and Three-Disc Blu-ray November 17, 2009 

  HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (July 17, 2009) – This year audiences thrilled at the triumphant voyage of 

the Starship Enterprise and her young and vibrant crew in movie theaters across the planet—and on  

November 17, 2009, the world will go where no one has gone before when STAR TREK debuts as a three- 

disc Blu-ray with digital copy, two-disc DVD with digital copy and a single-disc DVD from  

Paramount Home Entertainment.  Bursting with “spectacular action” (Hollywood Reporter) and “pure 

filmmaking exhilaration” (Rolling Stone) director J.J. Abrams’ sensational reinvention of the “Star Trek” 

franchise was hailed by critics and embraced by long-time and new fans alike, earning over $375 million at 

the worldwide box office.  Starring a hot young cast including Chris Pine (Carriers), Zachary Quinto 

(”Heroes”), Zoe Saldana (Avatar), Karl Urban (The Bourne Supremacy), John Cho (Harold & Kumar Go To White 

Castle), Anton Yelchin (Terminator Salvation) and Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead), the global smash hit also 

features seasoned actors such as Eric Bana (Munich), Bruce Greenwood (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), 

Winona Ryder (Girl, Interrupted) and the original Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy.   

“I cannot wait for fans of Star Trek to check out the home entertainment release of the film.  The 

behind-the-scenes features on the DVD -- and especially the Blu-ray -- give a wonderful look at the crazy 

hard work and incredible fun that went into making this movie,” said J.J. Abrams.  “The cast and crew were 

truly extraordinary to work with -- watching these special features, you'll see why.  And for people who 

didn't catch Star Trek in the theater, I hope they do now, as Paramount has done an exceptional job with this 

release; the picture and sound quality are both excellent.” 

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The STAR TREK DVD and Blu-ray will boast out-of-this-world special features to take viewers 

even further into the new universe of the rousing space adventure.  The two-disc DVD and three-disc  

Blu-ray include in-depth explorations of the reimagining of the franchise, the phenomenal cast, the 

spectacularly real action sequences, the powerful score and the captivating aliens, commentary by J.J. 

Abrams, the writers and producers, a gag reel and a digital copy of the film.  Additionally, the discs feature 

compelling deleted scenes that reveal a side story involving Nero with a first-ever look at Abrams’ version 

of the infamous warrior Klingons.   

The STAR TREK Blu-ray boldly ventures beyond the final frontier with over three hours of 

sensational bonus footage including branching pods that allow for enhanced exploration, more fascinating 

features on the starships, planets, props, costumes and sound of STAR TREK, as well as a Starfleet Vessel 

Simulator and access to the latest NASA news about real-life space exploration via BD-Live. 

The two-disc DVD and three-disc Blu-ray will also offer a home entertainment first: 

groundbreaking augmented reality technology.  Using a webcam, a Star Trek visual cue will morph into 

a 3D holographic tour of the U.S.S. Enterprise on the screen, providing a unique immersive and 

interactive experience.   

DVD: 

The STAR TREK two-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with 

Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French 

and Spanish subtitles.  Special features are as follows: 

Disc 1: 

•Commentary—By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer 

Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk. 

•A New Vision—J.J. Abrams’ vision was not only to create a Star Trek that was a bigger, 

more action-packed spectacle, but also to make the spectacle feel real.  Every aspect of 

production—from unique locations to the use of classic Hollywood camera tricks—was 

guided by this overall objective. 

•Gag Reel—Bloopers featuring the entire principal cast. 

Disc 2: 

•Digital Copy 

•Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary 

oSpock Birth 

oKlingons Take Over Narada 

oYoung Kirk, Johnny and Uncle Frank 

oAmanda and Sarek Argue After Spock Fights 

oPrison Interrogation and Breakout 

oSarek Gets Amanda 

oDorm Room and Kobayashi Maru (original version) 

oKirk Apologizes to the Green Girl 

oSarek Sees Spock 

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•To Boldly Go— Taking on the world’s most beloved science fiction franchise was no small 

mission. Director J.J. Abrams, writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon 

Lindelof, and executive producer Bryan Burk talk about the many challenges they faced and 

their strategy for success. 

•Casting—The producers knew their greatest task was finding the right cast to reprise these 

epic roles. The cast, for their part, talk about the experience of trying to capture the essence 

of these mythic characters. The piece concludes with a moving tribute to Leonard Nimoy. 

•Aliens— Designers Neville Page and Joel Harlow talk about the hurdles they faced creating 

new alien species, recreating the Romulans and Vulcans, and designing the terrifying 

creatures on Delta Vega for the new Star Trek. 

•Score— As a fan of the original series, composer Michael Giacchino embraced the challenge 

of creating new music for Star Trek while preserving the spirit of Alexander Courage’s 

celebrated theme.   

•DVD-Rom: 

oSTAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360® 

oWeblink to the STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for PC 

oWeblink to the STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for PlayStation® Network 

Blu-ray 

 The STAR TREK three-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 

Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, 

French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  Special features are as follows:  

Disc 1: 

•Commentary—By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer 

Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk. 

•NASA News—This BD-Live feature gives viewers access to the latest NASA news about 

real space exploration.  Learn about new mission developments and check out featured 

imagery from around the universe. 

Disc 2: 

•To Boldly Go—See description above. 

oBranching Pods: 

The Shatner Conundrum 

Red Shirt Guy 

The Green Girl 

Trekker Alert! 

•Casting—See description above. 

•A New Vision—See description above. 

oBranching Pods: 

Savage Pressure 

•Starships—Abrams and production designer Scott Chambliss were careful to pay tribute to 

the design of the original Enterprise, but they also wanted to make it futuristic and cool for a 

modern audience. This chapter focuses on the unique stories behind the creation of the film’s 

starships. 

oBranching Pods: 

Warp Explained 

Paint Job 

Bridge Construction Accelerated 

The Captain’s Chair 

Button Acting 101 

Shuttle Shuffle 

Narada Construction Accelerated 

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•Aliens—See description above. 

oBranching Pods: 

The Alien Paradox 

Big-Eyed Girl 

Big Bro Quinto 

Klingons 

Drakoulias Anatomy 101 

•Planets—From the frozen landscape of Delta Vega to the desert plains of Vulcan, Scott 

Chambliss and the art department had a number of radically different planets to create. 

Abrams’ desire to shoot on real locations whenever possible led the production team to a 

number of strange and surprising locations. 

oBranching Pods: 

Extra Business 

Confidentiality 

•Props and Costumes—Property master Russell Bobbitt had the unique challenge of 

designing props that were both true to the original series and pertinent to today’s technology.  

Likewise, costume designer Michael Kaplan talks about how he designed costumes that paid 

homage to what came before yet were relevant and timeless. 

oBranching Pods: 

Klingon Wardrobe 

•Ben Burtt and the Sounds of Star Trek— When famed sound designer Ben Burtt was hired to 

create sounds for the first Star Wars film, he took his inspiration from the original “Star Trek” 

series. Burtt jumped at the opportunity to pay tribute to the sounds that sparked his career 

with the sounds he created for the new Star Trek. 

•Score—See description above. 

•Gene Roddenberry’s Vision—J.J. Abrams, Leonard Nimoy, previous Star Trek writers and 

producers, and scientific consultant Carolyn Porco describe and commend the optimistic and 

enduring vision of Gene Roddenberry.  

•Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary—See details above. 

•Starfleet Vessel Simulator—Explore extensive data on the U.S.S. Enterprise and the Romulan 

ship, the Narada. Submerse yourself in breathtaking 360° views and close-ups and review 

detailed tech information. 

•Gag Reel—See description above. 

Disc 3: 

•Digital Copy 

•STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360® 

•Weblink to the STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for PC 

•Weblink to the STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for PlayStation® Network 

The STAR TREK single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with 

Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French 

and Spanish subtitles.  The single-disc DVD includes the commentary, “A New Vision” and the gag reel. 

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STAR TREK 

Street date:   November 17, 2009 

Runtime:  127 minutes 

U.S. Rating: PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence and brief 

suggestive content 

Canadian Rating:  PG for violence