We’ve just received the news that STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – Season 2 is set to be released in stunning remastered high-definition on Blu-ray on December 10th 2012 and it can be pre-ordered now!
In what is a seminal season for the franchise – it is the first time The Borg are introduced and the Season features classic ‘Borg episode’, Q Who? – the second series of The Next Generation also includes the beginning of Whoopi Goldberg’s notable recurring role, and the introduction of Diana Muldaur as the new ship’s doctor as Jean Luc-Picard and his crew continue their journey through deep space.
The very interesting thing is that this is a Region Free release, which is rather wonderful for Trekkies and fans alike thanks to CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution. This set also has a specific exclusivity and collectability element, as the Blu-ray release has an HD, “Extended Cut” of “The Measure of a Man,” which includes deleted scenes and different angles from the broadcast version. The original version of the episode is included, as well as a “Hybrid Extended Cut,” combining the high-definition on-air version of “The Measure of a Man” with video of the extra material taken from an early VHS rough-cut of the episode that was in the writer’s (Melinda Snodgrass) archives. More news here:
The spectacular collection boasts a must-see reunion of the cast, who were brought together earlier this year in Calgary in celebration of the 25thanniversary of the series. Produced exclusively for the series’ Blu-ray, this never-before-seen reunion roundtable chat features all of the best known cast regulars, joining together for the first time in years to tape a discussion about the legacy of the series, including Sir Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard), Jonathan Frakes (Commander William T. Riker, LeVar Burton (Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge), Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi), Brent Spiner (Lt. Commander Data), Michael Dorn (Lieutenant Worf), Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher) and Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher).
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – THE SECOND SEASON also includes over 120 minutes of brand-new special features, including a two-part, in-depth documentary on the making of Season 2 entitled “Making It So: Continuing Star Trek: The Next Generation” – Strange New Worlds (Part 1), and New Life and New Civilizations (Part 2), and a gag reel that was created from newly recovered 35mm film elements and transferred for the very first time to high-definition.
The 5-disc collection features all 22 episodes of the second season of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, including the beginning of Whoopi Goldberg’s notable recurring role, and the introductions of Diana Muldaur as the new ship’s doctor and the deadly alien villains The Borg.
Also, just before you pre-order this outstanding set, we also recently attended the reunion of all FIVE Captains at Destination Star Trek London, click here for the full report and some great photos from the event.
