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Skriven 2006-09-08 22:11:00 av Robert E Starr JR (8381.babylon5)
Ärende: Shows I want to see "Upgr
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On Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:19:48 +0000 (GMT), Thunder 06
<deceptar@shaw.ca> wrote:

>"Star Trek Gets Upgraded
>
>The original 1960s Star Trek series will receive a high-tech makeover 
>and return to broadcast syndication for the first time in 16 years, with 
>digitally remastered episodes, Paramount announced. In honor of the 
>show's 40th anniversary, CBS Domestic Television is releasing all 79 
>episodes with new special effects and music on 200 stations, beginning 
>Sept. 16. The first batch of episodes will be chosen from a list of fan 
>favorites.
>
>The original special effects will be replaced with computer-generated 
>images, including the exterior of the Starship Enterprise, based on the 
>exact measurements of the original model, now resting in the Smithsonian 
>Institution in Washington, D.C. The main title sequence will also be 
>redone with new effects and a new digital stereo soundtrack re-recorded 
>by an orchestra and a female singer. William Shatner's classic original 
>recording of the 38-word "Space, the final frontier ..." monologue has 
>been remastered and continues to open each episode.
>
>All of the space scenes, alien landscapes and shipsincluding the 
>Romulan Bird of Prey and Klingon Battle Cruiserswill be updated as 
>well. The remastered episodes have been converted from the original film 
>into a high-definition format, which gives viewers a clearer, crisper, 
>more vibrant picture, even when viewed in standard definition."
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>
>May I be the first to say, blech! I want the original stuff, dammit! Not 
>this... is nothing sacred?
>
>t.k.

Nothing is sacred.

Next thing will be re-editing and CGI of "Columbo" with the help of
"Queer Eye for a Straight Guy" team which means replacing Peter Falk
with Will Smith.

LK
                                                 
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