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   From: dxmm@nospam.albury.net.au   
      
   Stan Jensen wrote:   
   > "Hollywood, Calif. -- STAR TREK is getting a 21st century makeover.   
   > CBS Paramount Domestic Television is releasing digitally remastered   
   > episodes of the iconic 1960s sci-fi series, with all new special   
   > effects and music, to celebrate the groundbreaking series' 40th   
   > anniversary, it was announced today by John Nogawski, president of CBS   
   > Paramount Domestic Television.   
   >   
   > The new episodes also mark the first time in 16 years that the   
   > original STAR TREK series can be seen in broadcast syndication. The   
   > episodes will begin airing on the more than 200 stations that own the   
   > rights to the weekend broadcast syndication window starting Sept. 16   
   > (check local listings for station and dates). All 79 episodes of the   
   > original STAR TREK series will eventually be remastered, with the   
   > first batch of episodes chosen from a list of STAR TREK fans' favorite   
   > shows.   
   >   
   > "STAR TREK redefined science-fiction and constantly pushed the   
   > envelope with concepts that were ahead of their time," Nogawski said.   
   > "By giving the series a digital upgrade using the best technology   
   > available today, it will continue to be a leader in cutting-edge   
   > television programming as we introduce the series to a new generation   
   > of viewers."   
   >   
   > The most noticeable change will be redoing many of the special   
   > effects, created with 1960s technology, with 21st century   
   > computer-generated imagery (CGI). That includes:   
   >   
   > • Space ship exteriors -- The space ship Enterprise, as well as other   
   > Starships, will be replaced with state of the art CGI-created ships.   
   > The new computer-generated Enterprise is based on the exact   
   > measurements of the original model, which now rests in the Smithsonian   
   > Institution in Washington, D.C.   
   >   
   > • Show opening -- The Enterprise and planets seen in the main title   
   > sequence will be redone, giving them depth and dimension for the first   
   > time.   
   >   
   > • Galaxy shots -- All the graphics of the galaxy, so frequently seen   
   > through the window on the Enterprise's bridge, will be redone.   
   >   
   > • Exteriors -- The battle scenes, planets and ships from other   
   > cultures (notably the Romulan Bird of Prey and Klingon Battle   
   > Cruisers) will be updated.   
   >   
   > • Background scenes -- Some of the iconic, yet flat, matte paintings   
   > used as backdrops for the strange, new worlds explored by the   
   > Enterprise crew will get a CGI face-lift, adding atmosphere and   
   > lighting.   
   >   
   > The refurbished episodes also feature higher quality sound for the   
   > famous opening theme. The original score by Emmy Award-winning   
   > composer Alexander Courage has been re-recorded in state-of-the-art   
   > digital stereo audio with an orchestra and a female singer belting out   
   > the famous vocals. A digitally remastered version of William Shatner's   
   > classic original recording of the 38-word "Space, the final frontier…"   
   > monologue continues to open each episode.   
   >   
   > The remastered episodes have been converted from the original film   
   > into a High-Definition format, which gives viewers a clearer, crisper,   
   > more vibrant picture than before, even when viewed in standard   
   > definition. Once stations upgrade and start broadcasting HD signals,   
   > the episodes will be all ready for viewers to enjoy in HD."   
   >   
      
   When does something cease to be the original and becomes a re-make??   
      
   I suppose the scripts are still there, but not much else.   
      
   Daniel   
      
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