Star Trek: Insurrection (Special Edition)

Series:

Star Trek films

No. of discs:

2

Run time:

103 minutes (NTSC)
99 minutes (PAL/SECAM)

Director:

Jonathan Frakes

Region 1 release date:

• 7 June2005

Region 2 release date:

• 1 August2005

Region 4 release date:

• 8 June2005

Rating(s):

Reference:

ASIN B0007Y08PQ (region 1)
ASIN B0009RB5A8 (region 2)

Year:

2375

Star Trek: Insurrection (Special Edition) is a two-disc Special EditionDVD ofStar Trek: Insurrection, with the discs mounted within the standard plastic snapcase. While the Region 1 release did not, the Region 2 snapcase came standard in a matching softboard slipcase.

Summary[]

Taken from the back cover

Engage!

CaptainJean-Luc Picard and hisNext Generation crew are back and so is the excitement and fun in this "polished film that shines like a crown jewel in theStar Trek firmament" (George Powell,San Francisco Examiner).

From the beginning of theFederation, thePrime Directive was clear: noStarfleet expedition may interfere with the natural development of other civilizations. But now Picard is confronted with orders that undermine that decree. If he obeys, 600 peaceful residents ofBa'ku will be forcibly removed from their remarkable world, all for the reportedly greater good of millions who will benefit from Ba'ku's fountain-of-youth-like powers. If he disobeys, he will risk his starship, his career, his life. But for Picard, there's really only one choice. He must rebel against Starfleet... and lead the insurrection to preserve paradise.

Chapters[]

Like most DVDs, the film has been sectioned into chapters, similar to tracks on a CD.

Special features[]

Disc One[]

• Text commentary byMichael andDenise Okuda, not ported over to the2009 Blu-ray counterpart.

Disc Two[]

• Production – A section of theDVD that focuses on the creation of the movie. The titles of the documentaries which are included under this heading are listed below.
  • It Takes a Village
  • Location, Location, Location
  • The Art of "Insurrection"
  • Anatomy of a Stunt – Stunt coordinatorRick Avery explained the making of the stunt scene, a 30 ft. high fall from a cliff, which was later removed from the final film and included stunt performersBrian J. Williams,Brian Avery,Eddie Braun, andJoey Box. Also in this special are actorsBrent Spiner andJonathan Frakes.
  • The Story of "Insurrection"
  • Making "Insurrection"
  • Director's Notebook
• The Star Trek Universe – A section of the DVD that explores various aspects of the movie. The titles of the documentaries which are included under this heading are listed below.
  • Westmore's Aliens –Michael Westmore presents an insight into the creation of alien faces.
  • Star Trek's Beautiful Alien Women – A documentary which focuses on the female characters featured throughout the television series and movies ofStar Trek.
• Creating the Illusion – A section of the DVD that explores the challenges that the special effects crew overcame in the creation of the movie. The titles of the documentaries which are included under this heading are listed below.
  • Shuttle Chase
  • The Drones
  • The Duck Blind
• Deleted Scenes – A collection of seven deleted scenes are available on the DVD with an introduction from Post-Production SupervisorPeter Lauritson, the titles of which are listed below.
  • Ru'afo's Facelift
  • Working Lunch
  • Flirting
  • The Kiss
  • Status: Precarious
  • Disabling the Injector
  • Alternate Ending
• Easter Eggs – Three short behind-the-scenes "Easter Eggs" can be found on this release.
  • Michael Dorn andMarina Sirtis as theirStar Trek alter egos in the dressing room, questioning what the movie is about.
  • Tom Morello introducing himself as aSon'a
  • Marina Sirtis presenting the luncheon cast and crew is being served
• Archives – Both storyboard and photo galleries are presented on the disc.
• Advertising – A section that includes the following advertisements.
  • Teaser Trailer
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Original Promotional Featurette
  • Borg Invasion 4D Trailer

Background information[]

• This was the only Collectors Edition not to include an audio commentary.Jonathan Frakes andMarina Sirtis would later record one for theBlu-ray release.