Back on April 21st we posted
this news item about
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Jean-Luc Picard Collection and its contents. In discussing it, we mentioned the Region 2 counterpart of this release, and the episodes that were included on it. It seemed more and more likely a month later that the episode list wouldn't change for Region 1, because
the box art certainly was identical.
Well, we often tell our readers not to presume that a Region 1 release will be exactly like it's overseas counterpart, and the situation with the
Jean-Luc Picard Collection is certainly proving that we're correct to be cautious! Besides a new, exclusive 42-minute-long documentary about space exploration, "
From Here To Infinity," the North American release is different in the
TNG episodes chosen for inclusion!
Only two of the episodes from the European release make it to these shores. As for the other five, I think that this is a much better selection than they got across the pond:
- Disc 1
- "The Big Goodbye" (Season 1)
- "Sarek" (Season 3)
- "Family" (Season 4)
- "The Drumhead" (Season 4)
- Disc 2
- "Darmok" (Season 5)
- "The Inner Light" (Season 5)
- "Tapestry" (Season 6)
- Bonus Supplement: From Here to Infinity, hosted by Patrick Stewart
A fine group indeed! This 2-DVD set runs approximately 6 hours and will sell for around $20 in the U.S. and in Canada. Video is the original full-screen, as all
TNG episodes were meant to be. The original English Dolby 2.0 soundtrack is present, and also the enhanced English Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound as well. English subtitles are also available. Don't forget, this arrives on
August 3rd.
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