Celebrate First Contact Day Streaming A Remastered Version Of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE

Apr 4

The film that brought the Star Trek franchise to the big screen is boldly going where it’s never gone before. A fully-restored version of the director’s cut of Star Trek: The Motion Picture is heading to Paramount+ in time for First Contact Day.

The Director’s Edition of the 1979 classic was originally released in 2001 on DVD, but this newly restored version of the film is available for the first time in 4K Ultra HD and will hit the Paramount+ streaming platform on April 5th. Producer David C. Fein and preservationist Mike Matessino both oversaw the restoration, with visual effects supervisor Daren Dochterman returning to help guide the 6-month process to the finish line. Fein said:

I couldn't be prouder and more thrilled to have completed the film in 4K. Paramount offered unprecedented access to the original elements and exceptional support and the results are stunning. Utilizing the latest discoveries and innovations of modern film production, The Director's Edition delivers so much more today than was previously possible. It's an adventure you'll never forget!

Set your phasers to stunning because the finished restoration looks fantastic. Check out the trailer below!

Star Trek: The Motion Picture first hit theaters in 1979, and starred The Original Series cast of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, along with Grace Lee Whitney, Majel Barret, Persis Khambatta and Stephen Collins. You’ll be able to pick up a physical copy of the restored version of the film when it’s released on Blu-ray in September.

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H/T: StarTrek.com