Universe Today
After its theatre debut in May of this year,
Star Trek Into Darkness
has blasted its way to the small screen with its release today on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand. The new release features not only a high-definition version of the movie but the "extras" include behind-the-scenes footage, "making-of" details, and other special features.
"I'm excited for viewers at home to check out
Star Trek Into Darkness
on Blu-ray and DVD," said the film's director J.J. Abrams. "They did a great job and I'm thrilled with how everything looks and sounds. … I hope fans enjoy seeing the process that went into making the movie and the truly amazing work of our most spectacular cast and crew."
Excitingly, Universe Today has three DVD/Blu-ray combo packs available to give away to our readers!
In order to be entered into the giveaway drawing, just put your email address into the box at the bottom of this post (where it says "Enter the Giveaway") before Friday, September 13, 2013. We'll send you a confirmation email, so you'll need to click that to be entered into the drawing.
And then, we're going to do something new and fun: Fraser will choose the winners and announce it on the Weekly Space Hangout on Friday the 13th (!) at Noon Pacific, 3 pm Eastern. You can watch here on Universe Today (we'll be posting a live feed), over on our
YouTube account,
or on
Google+
.
Here are just some of the great features on this combo pack:
• Creating the Red Planet – Experience the creation of a never-before-seen alien world, as featured in the action-packed opening sequence of the film.
• Attack on Starfleet – Go behind the scenes with the cast and filmmakers and witness the creation of the shocking attack on Starfleet Headquarters.
• The Klingon Home World – Discover the stunning world of Kronos, and see how the filmmakers reinvented the Klingons for a new generation.
• The Enemy of My Enemy – Find out how, and why, the identity of the film's true villain was kept a mystery to the very end.
• Ship to Ship – An in-depth and thrilling look at the filming of the iconic space jump sequence, which both defied the laws of physics and pushed the limits of visual effects.
• Brawl by the Bay – Sit in with Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch as they revisit their intense preparation for the film's breathtaking climax.
• Continuing the Mission – An inspiring look at the partnership between the film's crew and the organization that assists returning veterans to find meaningful ways to contribute on the home front.
And yes, you'll even get JJ Abrams' trademark lens flares.
If you'd like to purchase
Star Trek Into Darkness
, check out
Paramount Home Media
or
Amazon.
Check out our "spoiler-free" review of the movie here.
