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- DirectorKevin CurtisStarsLeonard NimoyMajel BarrettJoan CollinsThe Star Trek star, Leonard Nimoy, tells the behind the scenes stories of the legendary television series.
- DirectorDonald R. BeckStarsJonathan FrakesPatrick StewartDenise CrosbyYour destination: the 24th century. Your mission: to voyage where few have gone before--behind the scenes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Join Jonathan Frakes, Next Generation's Commander William Riker, for this fascinating chronicle of Gene Roddenberry's beloved, Emmy Award-winning series. You'll explore the Enterprise, meet the show's stars (and some villainous guest stars), learn special-effects secrets and makeup magic, and finally get the answer to that nagging question, "Where is the bathroom on the Enterprise?" Other highlights include a visit to a Star Trek convention, and a stop at the scoring stage to watch Marina Sirtis (Lt. Commander Deanna Troi) lead the orchestra in a recording session. This program concludes with a special look at the series' thrilling final episode ("All Good Things . . .") and a sneak peak at the crew's movie debut, Star Trek: Generations. So set a course for an adventure like no other.
- DirectorRoger NygardStarsDenise CrosbyFrank D'AmicoBarbara AdamsDenise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" and how the series from around America has affected and shaped their lives.
- DirectorScott ColthorpStarsJules UrbachJ.J. AbramsIndira AddingtonThe son of the creator of "Star Trek" explores his father's famous creation and how it has affected people.
- DirectorWilliam ShatnerStarsWilliam ShatnerPatrick StewartAvery BrooksThe Captains is a feature length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed Starship captains within the illustrious science-fiction franchise.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsRick BermanLeVar BurtonJames L. ConwayFeature-length documentary offering the definitive look at the making of the iconic science fiction classic; STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION! Includes never-before-seen revealing behind-the-scenes footage, newly found screen tests, and fascinating all-new interviews with the key creative personnel from the show, as well as the entire regular cast.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsMark A. AltmanRick BermanRob BowmanFeature-length documentary offering an in-depth exploration of the show's sophomore season including the effects of the 1988 writer's strike on the show, cast changes, and the challenges to create groundbreaking visual effects on a television budget. Includes never-before-seen revealing behind-the-scenes footage, newly-found outtakes, and fascinating all-new interviews with the key creative personnel from the show, as well as the entire regular cast including Diana Muldaur who joined the cast during the series' second year.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsMark A. AltmanIra Steven BehrCliff BoleThe origins of Starfleet's deadliest adversary is revealed in this in-depth exploration on the creation of the Borg and the making of Star Trek: The Next Generation's classic two-parter, "The Best of Both Worlds".
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsDenise CrosbyDan CurryMichael DornAn in-depth exploration on the Klingons and the making of Star Trek: The Next Generation's groundbreaking Klingon Civil War story arc from its beginnings in the fan favorite episode "Sins of the Father" to its epic culmination in the series' landmark 100th episode "Redemption".
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsScott BakulaRick BermanJohn BillingsleyThis 90 minute documentary features all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content providing fans an inside look at the challenges faced during the second season of ENTERPRISE as the writing staff and creators struggled to find the right tone and creative course for the series, ultimately developing the controversial XINDI story-arc which kicks off with the season finale: THE EXPANSE.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsRick BermanLeVar BurtonDenise Crosby
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsFrank AbatemarcoRick BermanLeVar BurtonNewly-produced documentary offering a behind the scenes exploration of Star Trek: The Next Generation's sixth season. Featuring all-new interviews with the cast and crew of the iconic science fiction drama.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsRick BermanBrannon BragaLeVar BurtonNewly-produced documentary taking a behind the scenes look at the making of Star Trek TNG's historic 2-hour series finale. Featuring recollections from episode writers Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga as well as executive producer Rick Berman with key members of the show's cast and crew.
- DirectorIan RoumainStarsJ.J. AbramsMark A. AltmanJohn BarrowmanThis documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, providing interviews with cast and crew members about the series' legacy, as well as the last filmed interview with Leonard Nimoy.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsRick BermanBrannon BragaLeVar BurtonNewly-produced feature-length documentary exploring the making of TNG's historic final season and focusing on the season's most important moments with recollections from the show's entire cast and key creative personnel spanning the series' 7 seasons. Includes an in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by the show's writers and producers as they attempted to wrap up all the continuing story lines and the difficulties in developing the two-hour series finale while at the same time prepping the first TNG theatrical film - STAR TREK: GENERATIONS with closing thoughts from all the key artists and actors responsible for the show's enduring success and featuring archival behind the scenes footage and photographs.
- StarsPatrick StewartNana VisitorKate MulgrewA scene from The Captains Close Up: William Shatner talks about life, love and career with his fellow Captains, including the actor who has inherited the role of Captain James T. Kirk, Chris Pine. In HD.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsIra Steven BehrRick BermanLeVar BurtonThis newly-produced documentary reveals the challenges in producing TNG's groundbreaking third season. All-new cast and crew interviews reveal the drastic changes to the creative and writing staff which led to the series' major turning point with the arrival of new show-runner Michael Piller. Also features an in-depth look at the making of the season's most popular episodes including THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsRick BermanBrannon BragaLeVar BurtonThis blu-ray exclusive multi-part documentary explores the making of Star Trek: The Next Generation's fifth season and focuses on the drastic changes to the show and the production family after the passing of creator Gene Roddenberry halfway though the year. Features all key cast and crew members sharing their stories of working with Roddenberry and bidding farewell to the Great Bird of the Galaxy.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsRick BermanBrannon BragaLeVar BurtonThe challenges in producing Star Trek The Next Generation's fourth season are revealed by cast and crew while also exploring the show's evolution after the critically acclaimed 3rd season turned the show into a crossover hit. This documentary also explores the Family theme for the show's fourth season with behind the scenes details on such key episodes as REUNION and BROTHERS giving fans a look into the personal relationships and family bonds of the crew of the Enterprise.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsScott BakulaRick BermanJohn BillingsleyNewly produced documentary featuring all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content. This retrospective documentary gives fans an inside look at the making of the show's final season including changes to the show's creative staff and details on the drastic change in course with story lines that helped lay the foundation for the United Federation of Planets. With Season 4 Enterprise finally delivered the stories fans had been waiting to see by embracing classic elements from TOS and revealing how they came to be. Fans will hear from Manny Coto, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens and the other key creative leads who guided the NX-01 on it's final and most memorable voyage. Includes details on story lines in development for season 5 and beyond.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsScott BakulaRick BermanJohn BillingsleyNewly produced multi-part documentary featuring all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content. This retrospective documentary gives fans an inside look at the making of the show's groundbreaking third season - the first season of a Star Trek series to feature a year-long story arc. Writing staff and production personnel discuss the complexities of plotting the Xindi story-arc and the development of all the major story threads that connected every single episode of the show's third season.
- DirectorWilliam ShatnerStarsWilliam ShatnerD.C. FontanaDavid GerroldThe story of the struggle to create the television series, Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).
- DirectorAnthony GiacchinoStarsJ.J. AbramsBryan BurkPaul DohertyThe special delves into the science of Star Trek, the possibility of alien worlds, the physics of warp drive, and the possibilities of us someday living in a world similar to the one we see in Star Trek.
- DirectorRoger Lay Jr.StarsAndré BormanisBrannon BragaJohn FleckThe series creators, cast and production personnel reveal details on the Temporal Cold War story arc which was never fully explored and how the season 3 Xindi-story arc altered this continuing story thread. This blu-ray exclusive documentary also explores the difficulties writers faced in finding the right course for this controversial storyline after the events of season 3. Brannon Braga and other members of the show's writing staff reveal where this series-long story arc would've ended if the series had continued past season 4, including details on their planned resolution plot.
- DirectorJohn LogsdonStarsLeonard NimoyGeorge TakeiRobert H. JustmanForty years after the start of the Star Trek phenomenon, Paramount commissions Christie's auction house in New York to sell over a thousand original artifacts (spaceship models, costumes, and props) used in the production of the five television series and ten feature films.
- DirectorPeter JaysenStarsWilliam ShatnerLeonard NimoyBilly WestIf you are a Star Trek fan then I think you will find this documentary interesting. This is mainly 75 Shatner + Nimoy discussing various aspects of the original series and their private lives how they related to the show.
- DirectorJulian JonesStarsWilliam ShatnerJon AdlerMartin CooperWilliam Shatner presents a light-hearted look at how the "Star Trek" TV series have influenced and inspired today's technologies, including: cell phones, medical imaging, computers and software, SETI, MP3 players and iPods, virtual reality, and spaceship propulsion.
- DirectorAdam NimoyStarsChris PineKarl UrbanZoe SaldanaAn examination of the enduring appeal of Leonard Nimoy and his portrayal of Spock in Star Trek (1966).
- DirectorJennifer M. KrootStarsGeorge TakeiBrad TakeiWalter KoenigA look at the many roles played by eclectic actor/activist George Takei, whose wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and Internet phenomenon with 7-million Facebook fans and counting.
- DirectorMichael MahlerStarsWilliam ShatnerLeonard NimoyDeForest KelleyWilliam Shatner takes us on a trip through original series.
- DirectorDonald R. BeckStarsRobert BeltranRick BermanRobert BlackmanStar Trek: Voyager's Doctor himself, Bob Picardo, introduces us to his show, the biggest of the UPN channel's premiere shows, through clips from the pilot and interviews with creators, producers, actors and other people behind the show.
- StarsAndré BormanisAvery BrooksStephen HawkingHow real is the 'science' in Star Trek?
- DirectorTim KingStarsWilliam ShatnerLeonard NimoyPatrick StewartFor the first time in Star Trek history, five of the final frontier's greatest names have been brought together for a 70 minute rare and unprecedented round table event. Filmed exclusively for the Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes and host Whoopi Goldberg share candid insights, humorous moments, and intimate details about life on the set, working with each other and how Star Trek has affected their lives.
- DirectorMick GroganStarsJim ConradGerald GurianNichelle NicholsIn this documentary props and other items from the original Star Trek series are tracked down and others are restored for display at various locations throughout the U.S.
- DirectorIra Steven BehrDavid ZapponeStarsMax GrodénchikAndrew RobinsonArmin ShimermanIra Steven Behr explores the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).
- DirectorMichael StevensStarsJason AlexanderDana GouldJay Johnston"The Trouble with Tribbles" . . . "The Best of Both Worlds" . . . "Trials and Tribble-ations" or "Scorpion." Which one is the greatest Star Trek episode of all time? Tonight, you decide! Take a hilarious journey through Federation space with Captains Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway and the bravest crews in the galaxy. From dangerous villains to outrageous one-liners, this all-encompassing retrospective captures the greatest moments in Star Trek history. Challenging trivia questions and never-before-seen outtakes make Ultimate Trek the ultimate ride. Get ready to experience entertainment at warp speed!
- DirectorRoger NygardStarsVaughn ArmstrongRichard ArnoldRobert Meyer BurnettDenise Crosby takes another look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" and how the series from around the world has affected and shaped their lives.