DVDs received 5/18/09

Let’s take a quick look to see what’s arrived in the mail here at the Geek Compound.

Galaxy Quest (Deluxe Edition)

Promo copy:

For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector — "Commander Peter Qunicy Taggart" (Tim Allen), "Lt. Tawny Madison" (Sigourney Weaver), and "Dr. Lazarus" (Alan Rickman) — set off on thrilling and often dangerous missions in space…and then their series was canceled!

Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beamed up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe. With no script, no director, and no clue, the actors must turn in the performances of their lives in this hilarious adventure Jeffrey Lyons (NBC-TV) calls "The funniest, wittiest comedy of the year."

"An exceptionally funny science-fiction comedy." Bob Stephens, San Francisco Examiner

"Whip smart and loudly funny!" Dennis Cunningham, WCBS-TV

"An affectionate, often clever and unflaggingly funny satire." Jonathan Foreman, New York Post

"A fast, loose, and very funny parody that pulls off the not-so-simple feat of tweaking Trekkies and honoring them." Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

"…a thoroughly satisfying comedy — and a respectable space adventure, as well." Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Features

    Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
    Audio: French, Spanish Dolby Digital Stereo
    Deleted Scenes
    Dubbed: French, Spanish
    Featurettes: Historical Documents – The Story Of Galaxy Quest: Never Give Up, Never Surrender – The Intrepid Crew Of The NSEA Protector; By Grabthar’s Hammer, What Amazing Effects; Alien School – Creating The Thermian Race; Actors In Space; & Sigourney Raps
    Interactive Menus
    Original Theatrical Trailer
    Scene Selection
    Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
    Thermian Language Audio Track

Ten years later and still just as funny when it first premiered. While all the extras are worthwhile, there has never been anything quite like "Sigourney Raps."

Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy

Promo copy:

Prepare to embark on an epic three-part adventure starring the legendary crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as they sacrifice their lives, ship, and freedom to save the universe from imminent destruction. Spanning across three motion pictures, the Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy is the ultimate story of heroism, duty and friendship that will thrill old and new fans alike. The films have been digitally remastered and The Wrath of Khan has been fully restored in high definition with brilliant picture quality and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX.

INCLUDES:
STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN
STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK
STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME

OVER 90 MINUTES OF ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES

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