Well, it’s official now. The entire series of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (all 178 episodes) is getting remastered and put out on Blu-Ray. This is going to be terrific and unlike any TNG episode we have seen yet. They are going back to the original 35mm film and redoing each episode. More details below along with a short trailer. A 4 episode sampler pack will be out prior to the season sets. I can’t wait!
The remastering process
- CBS is starting from scratch using the original film negatives, and editing the episodes together precisely as they were when they originally aired between 1987 and 1994.
- Visual effects will not be upconverted from videotape, but instead will be recompositioned from the film elements available.
- The freshly cut film will be transferred to high definition with 7.1 DTS Master Audio.
- Work is being done in conjunction with Denise and Michael Okuda, who are on board as consultants.
- Aspect ratio for Blu-ray release is the original aspect ratio as it aired on televsion – 1.33:1 (4:3) – confirmed by TrekMovie.com and The Digital Bits
