The sounds, the look, and all-new digital effects that hold close to the spirit of the original are all here in the critically acclaimed "Remastered" editions of the classic Star Trek series of the 1960s. | February 12, 2007 | But seriously, I thought Mark Altman would have been more ga-ga over the revamped “Doomsday Machine.” Forums > Star Trek Series | 2151 - 2270 > Star Trek - The Original & Animated Series > Yet Another Doomsday Machine Thread Discussion in ' Star Trek - The Original & Animated Series ' started by Cap'n Claus , Oct 22, 2020 . Star Trek The Original Series. Rumors of recently unearthed unseen footage from TOS? Lucas is the original artist working to complete HIS vision of HIS work. I do have to say one thing that is just plain wrong to me… Many of the elements that have been labeled as cheesy such as the Styrofoam rocks and cardboard sets haven’t changed (nor will Jimmy Doohan fainting in “Spock’s Brain” as a distraction). Proceeding to system L-374 (stardate 4202.3), the ship found three intact planets, and a fourth in the process of breaking up. (We see the Klingon fleet forming up for the confrontation.) I know I wouldn’t mind… of course I know that CBS would pay for that kind of extensive treatment either. Some are good and some horrible, but what a treat this remastered DDM is. In the end who knows what the future holds for Trek. It shows the real futility of Decker’s attack run. How much more mid-guided and wrong can a review possibly be? ), the unforgivable “unforgivable” comment about the tombstone (what happened to the Star Wars hating? I disagree with Mark’s comments that the ships moves are borderline Star Wars. battle in ‘Errand of Mercy’, however it would be a pleasing Star Trek: The Original Series (Remastered) $34.99. For me, the only review of DDM-R I needed was the one given to me third-hand, from my little sister’s eigth grade friend. I… Wow. The Enterprise enters system L-370 and finds that all seven planet… Unlike previous incarnations of Trek, these are people who have an affinity for Classic Trek and will do their best to protect it, even if their judgment isn’t always right on the money. Maybe a glimpse of the “Antaries” in Charlie X, if even on some screen. Since “Errand of Mercy” was mentioned, I’ll use it as an example. Other seasons. As for “Looking to the future”, I think a potentially HUGE episode for CBS-D is “Assignment Earth”. ), [Bonus Clip #4] I agree that in the case of Trek, the originals should remain available in the future. So, where’s FREE ENTERPRISE 2? Star Trek. The most impressive enhancement however is the damaged Constellation herself in which large chunks are taken out of the primary hull – although the damage to the warp nacelles is probably too severe. yeah I love The Making of Star Trek, I’ve had two different editions of it. while the bonus extended CGI material fills the #4: “I dream of the day Mark Altman gets done with his perpetual anti-George Lucas/anti-Star Wars hissy fits and zips his pie hole.”. That suspense was heightened by what I feel is the high water mark for CBS Digital with their amazing FX. I think of them much like modern car models, later editions of the same car have improvements in design learned from previous years’ models. Kudos, Anthony!). In the episode, the starship Enterprise fights a powerful planet-killing machine from another galaxy. For instance, there are some minor modifications in Doomsday which are simple and effective in which an easily visible cardboard painting of the bridge viewscreen is replaced by CGI and this helps a lot and is unobtrusive to the story — as do the new effects on the display onboard the Constellation. But I’d be giddy just to see the TOS era version of the Miranda class or something similar. If you can’t take the heat, get out of the cage and go back to Rigel – or something like that. Spock: “… We’ve hit him ….” (The bonus clip continues, It was a much more modern composition, reminding me a little of shots from the new Battlestar Galactica, but it worked perfectly. Anyhow – great review. When the remastered version first came out, the editors thought the enhanced special effects were the story. It’s fun to read the comments by everybody here, and to learn about the different approaches people would have taken with the project, but at the end of the day, I think we’re really lucky to have the remastered episodes. Why the whole Lucas took my childhood thing was introduced is beyond me. Ironically, some of their best work has been when they were inventive and moved away from slavish devotion and verisimilitude to the original episodes and stock shots. showcase a Klingon fleet [in ‘Errand of Mercy’] is the brief shot Now, I’m paraphrasing, but the fact is, when you put yourself in the public arena and take on a monumental task like this which is clearly going to inspire passions, both pro and con, you have to accept the reality that you will be both praised and damned. The CGI often looked shoddy and fake compared to the best opticals from Classic Trek and even the new CGI model of the Enterprise pales in comparison to the original miniature. and no breaks in the ongoing playback of the episode). Subscribe. I like the flickering as the engines were sputtering during startup. A great episode – or the greatest? Star Trek: The Original Series "The Doomsday Machine" Air date: 10/20/1967 Written by Norman Spinrad Directed by Marc Daniels. (The bonus clip ends. Klingon vessels coming into orbit — followed perhaps by (Audio remains unchanged.). “The Doomsday Machine” is one of the two or three greatest episodes of the original series, and I’m pleased as punch for trekmovie.com that it was able to snag a professional writer of Altman’s caliber to write this review. Browse more videos. Rambling, incoherent, obsessed with the irrelevant (get over the STAR WARS alterations already, Mark–the films at best are pop art, not indelible masterpieces) and the trivial (James “R.” Kirk is not “unforgivable”–it’s a choice, and arguably a justifiable one). In most cases, I prefer the original opticals (is there a better special effect shot than that iconic image of the Enterprise firing its phasers from the cover of “The Making of Star Trek?” I think not and there’s probably no more grand and stunning visual effects scene than the Enterprise miniature leaving drydock in Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and have generally preferred miniatures over CGI which is why the initial decision by CBS Digital to remain utterly faithful to the original shots was a dramatic mistake, in my mind. The Constellation blowing up in the fusion “Sun” inside the DDM was gorgeous and exciting and nothing in the original could do anything like that. The panning shot from behind the Enterprise to the DDM as they advance toward each other was a bold choice. This "The Doomsday Machine" (TDM) remastered episode has also been RESTORED to the ORIGINAL SCRIPT! Stratos is also one of the overhauls I can’t wait for. I love the improved Constellation and the shuttle sequences. Well, I’ll tell you what I’m most interested in — and it’ll probably surprise you: “The Cloud Minders,” for one. 50:34. Season 2's episodes remain strong, although with many of the same themes as episodes in Season 1 (and in fact a lot of common themes to the whole Star Trek universe, really, but that's no bad thing). I agree that CBS has not put enough money into these. This is nothing new. Here’s a suggestion on how CBS-D could seamlessly incorporate These guys are keeping Trek alive during a difficult time for the franchise. 10 years ago, the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek was fast approaching. 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