Changes: Star Trek Into Darkness (Blu-ray)

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Region A cover Region A cover
Blu-ray Disc release
Series:	Star Trek films
No. of discs:	1/2 Blu-ray 1 DVD (North America only)
Director:	J.J. Abrams
Region A release date:	10 September 2013 (North America) 25 June 2013 (Japan) 14 October 2013 (South Korea^[1]) 8 January 2014 (Japan "Hot Wheels" gift pack) 26 August 2014 (Hong Kong) 10 June 2015 (Japan "Metalpak") 24 April 2019 (Japan reissue)
Region B release date:	2 September 2013 (UK) 11 September 2013 (Benelux) 12 September 2013 (Germany) 16 September 2013 (UK 1-disc "SteelBook^®") 18 September 2013 (Australasia) 25 September 2013 (Italy) 9 October 2013 (Czech Republic) 10 October 2013 (Scandinavia) 6 November 2013 (Spain) 1 April 2014 (France) 29 January 2015 (German "Metalpak")
Rating(s):
Reference:	ASIN B00F7AP5T4 (Region A, North America) ASIN B00JHEUXAC (Region A, Japan) ASIN B00G9QSUWY (Region A, Japan "Hot Wheels" gift pack) ASIN B00UFPMVBQ (Region A, Japan "Metalpak") ASIN B07NVHY1TT (Region A, Japan reissue) ASIN B009934S5M (Region B, UK) ASIN B00E0K3E72 (Region B, UK 2-disc "SteelBook"-A) ASIN B009IJHEX0 (Region B, UK 2-disc "SteelBook"-B) ASIN B00NAIMI18 (Region B, UK 1-disc "SteelBook") EAN-13 8719372012260 (Region B, Benelux) ASIN B00CXLSVLE (Region B, Germany) ASIN B00TXLQUHE (Region B, German "Metalpak") ASIN B01M6D0P3S (Region B, Australia) ASIN B00DRA0C12 (Region B, Italy) ASIN B00E5GD6P6 (Region B, Italy Amazon exclusive) ASIN B013BZLXP6 (Region B, Italy "Limited Ed. SteelBook") ASIN B00KA6ZA3Q (Region B, Czech Republic) EAN-13 7332431040397 (Region B, Scandinavia) ASIN B00FPESQ66 (Region B, Spain) ASIN B00DVL1V08 (Region B, Spain "SteelBook") ASIN B00IFME3QC (Region B, France) EAN-13 4690241117030 (Region C, Russia)
Year:	2013
Region B cover Region B cover

Star Trek Into Darkness is the Blu-ray Disc release of Star Trek Into Darkness. The release contains a Blu-ray, DVD (omitted from releases outside North America), and a digital copy of the film. Various limited edition sets are also available with many of them, most conspicuously the "retailer exclusives", including a bonus features Blu-ray disc in lieu of the DVD.

Most regular releases came with their discs mounted in the standard plastic snapcase and packaged within the customary cardboard slipcover, but there was a twist involved for the North America Region A release; instead of a cardboard slipcover, theirs was endowed with a transparent plastic one with the snapcase cover (which is otherwise similar to the Region B cover) partially visible through the Starfleet arrow shaped ruins.

While in several cases still being marketed as region-restricted, it is in actuality a region-free release as this has increasingly become commonplace for the Blu-ray format. The European releases even lack the once customary region indication on their back covers – though they were maintained on their equally region-free Blu-ray 3D counterparts.

Video

The domestic release of the Blu-ray does not feature the scenes shot in IMAX resolution. It was reported that the German release contains the scenes shot for IMAX, shown in their full aspect, but this is false. [2]

Special features

These are the standard special features common to all Blu-ray releases.

Creating the Red Planet
Attack on Starfleet
The Klingon Home World
The Enemy of My Enemy
Ship to Ship
Brawl by the Bay
Continuing the Mission (Region A only)

The iTunes Store release contains a director's video commentary, which runs a half hour longer than the film. iTunes later released all special features as included on the 2014 Star Trek: The Compendium release. [3] The deleted scenes are available on the Xbox SmartGlass app. The additional following special features are exclusive to the following stores:

Target/Sainsbury's release,

The Voyage Begins… Again
Mr. Spock and Mr. Spock
Rebuilding the Enterprise
Vengeance is Coming
Kirk & Spock
Visual Affection

Sainsbury's had its bonus features included on a DVD, unlike Target which had them included on a separate Blu-ray disc.

Best Buy/CinemaNow release

Down With the Ship
NIF: Home of the Core
Safety First
Unlocking the Cut
The Sound of Music and FX
Aliens Encountered [4]

The Canadian Best Buy edition contains an additional disc for these bonus features, while American buyers will have to download them.

Tesco release

20 minutes of unspecified extra content exclusive to their Blinkbox service.

The VAM controversy

The decision to make the majority of special features retailer exclusives prompted intense criticism of Paramount Home Entertainment. [5] According to TrekCore, a source close to both Paramount and Bad Robot Productions stated that the latter reportedly had "100% control" over the production and dissemination of VAM ("Value Added Material" aka "special features") productions. This source speculated this material might have been delivered late as account-specific features generally have a deadline that is later than the Blu-ray. This would have resulted in the features being thrown to different SKUs (Stock Keeping Units), or contracts were negotiated with retailers wherein each was paid for the exclusive content specific to their stores. [6] Simon Pegg voiced his support for the fans, saying the inconsistent release made him "sad". [7]

In June 2014, Paramount announced an all special features inclusive Blu-ray release, in the IMAX version (but without the 3D version), of the film as the The Compendium set referenced above. [8]

Deeply loathed by fans and consumers alike, [9] and despite the upheaval, the retailer exclusive format was utilized yet again for the next, 2016 film Blu-ray outing.

Release gallery

↑ Asian Region A release dates from YesAsia.com
↑ The same SteelBook was in North America also circulated by Walmart as their two-disc holding Blu-ray/DVD combo "Limited Edition" retailer exclusive variant. It was this version that was included in their exclusive "Hot Wheels" gift set retailer exclusive as well.
↑ The Italian limited gift set release was an aberrant Blu-ray only version of the more ubiquitous similar version released in the same time-span for the Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray 3D release, the version of which falsely indicated on the Italian box as being present as well, and had been a 4 December 2013 Amazon.it retailer exclusive.

External links

Review at TrekCore
“Into Darkness” Exclusives, Part I: Video VAM at TrekCore
Star Trek: Into Darkness SteelBook Releases Worldwide List at HiDefNinja.com – listing of worldwide released limited editions

Previous Region A release: Star Trek: Stardate Collection	Star Trek films Blu-ray	Next release: Star Trek Into Darkness 3D
Previous Region B release: Star Trek: The Original Series - Origins
Previous series release: Star Trek: Stardate Collection

VCD • DVD • Blu-ray • Blu-ray 3D • 4K Ultra HD • Digital

[1] Asian Region A release dates from YesAsia.com

[2] The same SteelBook was in North America also circulated by Walmart as their two-disc holding Blu-ray/DVD combo "Limited Edition" retailer exclusive variant. It was this version that was included in their exclusive "Hot Wheels" gift set retailer exclusive as well.

[3] The Italian limited gift set release was an aberrant Blu-ray only version of the more ubiquitous similar version released in the same time-span for the Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray 3D release, the version of which falsely indicated on the Italian box as being present as well, and had been a 4 December 2013 Amazon.it retailer exclusive.

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+'''''Star Trek Into Darkness''''' is the [[Blu-ray Disc]] release of {{film|12}}. The release contains a Blu-ray, [[DVD]] (omitted from releases outside North America), and a [[digital]] copy of the film. Various limited edition sets are also available with many of them, most conspicuously the "retailer exclusives", including a bonus features Blu-ray disc ''in lieu'' of the DVD.
-{{disambiguation|the DVD release|Star Trek Into Darkness (DVD)}}
-{{disambiguation|the Blu-ray 3D release|Star Trek Into Darkness (Blu-ray 3D)}}
+Most regular releases came with their discs mounted in the standard plastic snapcase and packaged within the customary cardboard slipcover, but there was a twist involved for the North America Region A release; instead of a cardboard slipcover, theirs was endowed with a transparent plastic one with the snapcase cover (which is otherwise similar to the Region B cover) partially visible through the [[Starfleet]] arrow shaped ruins.
-'''''Star Trek Into Darkness''''' is the [[Blu-ray Disc]] release of {{film|12}}. The release contains a Blu-ray, [[DVD]] (omitted from some releases) and a digital copy of the film. Various limited edition sets are also available.
+<gallery>
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray US Region A snapcase back cover.jpg|US Region A snapcase back cover
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray French Region B back cover.jpg|French Region B snapcase back cover
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray German Region B ''Metalpack'' back cover.jpg|German "Metalpak" back cover
+</gallery>
+While in several cases still being marketed as region-restricted, it is in actuality a region-free release as this has increasingly become [[Blu-ray Disc#Regions|commonplace]] for the Blu-ray format. The European releases even lack the once customary region indication on their back covers &ndash; though they were maintained on their equally region-free {{dis|Star Trek Into Darkness|Blu-ray 3D|Blu-ray 3D counterparts}}.
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 ==Video==
-The domestic release of the Blu-ray does not feature the scenes shot in {{w|IMAX}} in IMAX resolution. It was reported that the German release contains the scenes shot for IMAX will be shown in their full aspect, but this is false. [http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/09/into-darkness-exclusives-part-i-video-vam/#germany]
+The domestic release of the Blu-ray does not feature the scenes shot in {{w|IMAX}} resolution. It was reported that the German release contains the scenes shot for IMAX, shown in their full aspect, but this is false. {{trekcore|s=blog|2013/09/into-darkness-exclusives-part-i-video-vam/#germany}}
 == Special features ==
-These are the standard features common to all blu-ray releases.
+These are the standard [[special feature]]s common to all Blu-ray releases.
 *''Creating the Red Planet''
 *''Attack on Starfleet''
-*''The Klingon Home World''
+*''[[Qo'noS|The Klingon Home World]]''
 *''The Enemy of My Enemy''
 *''Ship to Ship''
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 *''Continuing the Mission'' (Region A only)
-The [[iTunes Store]] [[Star Trek Into Darkness (iTunes)|release]] contains a [[audio commentary|director's video commentary]], which runs a half-hour longer than the film. The additional following special features are exclusive to the following stores:
+The [[iTunes Store]] {{dis|Star Trek Into Darkness|iTunes|release}} contains a [[audio commentary|director's video commentary]], which runs a half hour longer than the film. iTunes later released ''all'' special features as included on the 2014 ''[[Star Trek: The Compendium]]'' release. {{trekcore|s=blog|2014/09/compendium-roundup-blu-ray-easter-eggs-stid-itunes-update-and-our-giveaway-contest-winner}} The [[deleted scene]]s are available on the {{w|Xbox SmartGlass}} app. The additional following special features are exclusive to the following stores:
-;Target/Sainsbury's release:
+;{{w|Target Corporation|Target}}/{{w|Sainsbury's}} release,
-*''The Voyage Begins... Again''
+*''The Voyage Begins&hellip; Again''
 *''Mr. Spock and Mr. Spock''
-*''Rebuilding the Enterprise''
+*''Rebuilding the'' Enterprise
 *''Vengeance is Coming''
 *''Kirk & Spock''
 *''Visual Affection''
+Sainsbury's had its bonus features included on a DVD, unlike Target which had them included on a separate Blu-ray disc.
 ;Best Buy/CinemaNow release:
 *''Down With the Ship''
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 *''Unlocking the Cut''
 *''The Sound of Music and FX''
-*''Aliens Encountered'' [http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/09/into-darkness-exclusives-part-i-video-vam/]
+*''Aliens Encountered'' {{trekcore|s=blog|2013/09/into-darkness-exclusives-part-i-video-vam}}
 The Canadian Best Buy edition contains an additional disc for these bonus features, while American buyers will have to download them.
+;Tesco release:
-The Tesco release features 20 minutes of unspecified extra content exclusive to their Blinkbox service.
+minutes of unspecified extra content exclusive to their Blinkbox service.
 === The VAM controversy ===
-The decision to make the majority of extras retailer exclusives has prompted intense criticism of Paramount from Blu-ray customers and reviewers alike. [http://www.thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/082813_1415] According to TrekCore, a source close to both Paramount and Bad Robot stated that the latter had 100% control over the production of VAM (Value Added Material). This source speculated this material might have been delivered late as account-specific features generally have a deadline that is later than the Blu-ray. This would have resulted in the features being thrown to different SKUs (Stock Keeping Units). This would be seen as the "nice way" of looking at the matter. The less nice way was that Bad Robot arranged contracts with retailers wherein each was paid for the exclusive content specific to their stores. Regardless of what happen, Paramount might have been the driver of the decisions with Bad Robot having the final approval. [http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/08/review-star-trek-into-darkness-retail-blu-ray/] [[Simon Pegg]] voiced his support for the fans, saying the inconsistent release made him "sad".[https://twitter.com/simonpegg/status/375936640784826369]
+The decision to make the majority of special features retailer exclusives prompted intense criticism of [[Paramount Home Entertainment]]. {{el|thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/082813_1415}} According to {{TrekCore}}, a source close to both Paramount and [[Bad Robot Productions]] stated that the latter reportedly had "100% control" over the production ''and'' dissemination of VAM ("Value Added Material" ''aka'' "special features") productions. This source speculated this material might have been delivered late as account-specific features generally have a deadline that is later than the Blu-ray. This would have resulted in the features being thrown to different SKUs (Stock Keeping Units), or contracts were negotiated with retailers wherein each was paid for the exclusive content specific to their stores. {{TrekCore|blog/2013/08/review-star-trek-into-darkness-retail-blu-ray}} [[Simon Pegg]] voiced his support for the [[Trekkie|fans]], saying the inconsistent release made him "sad". {{twitter|simonpegg/status/375936640784826369}}
+In June 2014, Paramount announced an ''all'' special features inclusive Blu-ray release, in the IMAX version (but without the 3D version), of the film as the ''The Compendium'' set referenced above. {{TrekCore|blog/2014/06/paramount-makes-good-on-into-darkness-blu-ray-debacle-with-compendium-release-this-fall}}
-== Limited editions ==
-<gallery>
+Deeply loathed by fans and consumers alike, {{el|thenerdsofcolor.org/2013/09/10/my-star-trek-blu-ray-dillemma}} and despite the upheaval, the retailer exclusive format was utilized yet again for the next, [[Star Trek Beyond (Blu-ray)|2016 film Blu-ray outing]].
-File:Walmart exclusive STID BR with HW Vengeance.jpg|{{w|Walmart}} SteelBook edition with [[Hot Wheels]] {{USS|Vengeance}}
-File:Star_Trek_Into_Darkness_target_exclusive_bluray.jpg|{{w|Target Corporation|Target}} exclusive cover
+<gallery caption="Release gallery">
+File:Walmart exclusive STID BR with HW Vengeance.jpg|SteelBook<sup>&reg;</sup> edition with [[Hot Wheels]] {{USS|Vengeance}} {{w|Walmart}}  retailer exclusive
+File:Japan retailer exclusive STID BR with HW Vengeance.jpg|Japanese 2014 retailer exclusive variant with bonus comic book
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness target exclusive bluray.jpg|{{w|Target Corporation|Target}} four-disc retailer exclusive cover
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray Region B Sainsbury's retailer exclusive cover.jpg|Sainsbury's two-disc retailer exclusive cover
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray Russian Region C cover.jpg|Russian Region C cover, released by Noviy Disk on 16 September 2013
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray Chinese Region C cover.jpg|Chinese Region C cover, released by Excel on 7 November 2013
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness 1-disc Blu-ray Region A-B Exclusive Embossed Metalpak cover.jpg|One-disc "Embossed Metalpak" US/Canadian {{W|Target Corporation|Target}}/Japanese Region A, and Benelux {{w|Media Markt}} Region B retailer exclusive
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Walmart & Best Buy Limited Steelbook Edition.jpg|One-disc US {{w|Best Buy}} Region A, and UK [[Amazon.com|Amazon.co.uk]] Region B retailer exclusive<ref>The same SteelBook was in North America also circulated by Walmart as their two-disc holding Blu-ray/DVD combo "Limited Edition" retailer exclusive variant. It was this version that was included in their exclusive "Hot Wheels" gift set retailer exclusive as well.</ref>
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Amazon.co.uk Limited Steelbook Edition.jpg|Embossed one-disc "Limited SteelBook" Amazon.co.uk retailer exclusive
+Star Trek Into Darkness UK, Spain Amazon exclusive Limited Steelbook Edition.jpg|Two-disc "Limited SteelBook" Amazon.co.uk/ca/es, German {{w|Müller (store)|Müller}}, and Australian {{w|JB Hi-Fi}} retailer exclusive
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Italian Limited Steelbook Edition.jpg|Two-disc Italian "Limited Edition" SteelBook
+File:Star Trek Into Darkness Amazon.it Collector's Edition with phaser replica.jpg|Italian "Collector's Edition" gift set with [[Quantum Mechanix]] [[phaser]] retailer exclusive<ref>The Italian limited gift set release was an aberrant Blu-ray only version of the more ubiquitous similar version released in the same time-span for the {{dis|Star Trek Into Darkness|Blu-ray 3D|''Star Trek Into Darkness'' Blu-ray 3D release}}, the version of which falsely indicated on the Italian box as being present as well, and had been a 4 December 2013 Amazon.it retailer exclusive.</ref>
+File:Saturn Star Trek Into Darkness Limited Steelbook Edition.jpg|One-disc "SteelBook" German/Dutch {{w|Saturn (retailer)}} exclusive
 File:STID Best Buy Bluray.jpg|{{w|Best Buy}} exclusive cover
-File:STID meteor edition.jpg|Meteor Edition avaliable via a {{w|Total Film}} competition [http://www.totalfilm.com/competitions/win-the-world-s-only-star-trek-into-darkness-meteorite-blu-ray]
+File:STID meteor edition.jpg|Meteor Edition available via a {{w|Total Film}} competition {{bl|totalfilm.com/competitions/win-the-world-s-only-star-trek-into-darkness-meteorite-blu-ray}}
 </gallery>
+{{small|<references/>}}
+== External links ==
+* {{Trekcore|s=blog|2013/08/review-star-trek-into-darkness-retail-blu-ray|Review|external}}
+* {{Trekcore|s=blog|2013/09/into-darkness-exclusives-part-i-video-vam|“Into Darkness” Exclusives, Part I: Video VAM|external}}
+* {{el|hidefninja.com/community/threads/star-trek-into-darkness-steelbook-releases-worldwide-list.36206|''Star Trek: Into Darkness'' SteelBook Releases Worldwide List|hidefninja.com|HiDefNinja.com}} &ndash; listing of worldwide released limited editions
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