The Captains Collection

Four-disc set includes: The Captains (2011)Make a stardate with original "Star Trek" icon William Shatner as he touches base with the other actors who have portrayed Starfleet captains over the long and exciting history of the franchise. "The Shat" chats with Chris Pine (the new Jim Kirk), as well as Patrick Stewart ("Star Trek The Next Generation"), Avery Brooks ("Star Trek Deep Space Nine"), Kate Mulgrew ("Star Trek Voyager"), and Scott Bakula ("Star Trek Enterprise") to trade fond memories. 96 min. C/Rtg: NR William Shatner's Get A Life! (2012)The fan phenomenon birthed by "Star Trek" has long amazed and confounded many, including, it seems, one of the major figures at it's core. In this witty, self-directed documentary offering, the man behind Captain James T. Kirk gives his perspectives on the show's enduring appeal, and the evolution of his often-contentious relationship with the Trekker community. 60 min. C/Rtg: NR The Captains Close Up (2013)This expanded version of "The Captains" interviews finds "Star Trek" icon William Shatner touching base with the other actors who have portrayed Starfleet captains over the long and exciting history of the franchise. "The Shat" covers much more in the way of revealing talks with Chris Pine (the new Jim Kirk), Patrick Stewart ("Star Trek The Next Generation"), Avery Brooks ("Star Trek Deep Space Nine"), Kate Mulgrew ("Star Trek Voyager"), and Scott Bakula ("Star Trek Enterprise"). 150 min. C Chaos On The Bridge (2014)It may be hard to imagine now, but there was a time when "Star Trek The Next Generation" was considered a risky proposition. William Shatner wrote, directed, and hosts this fun and informative documentary that traces the shaky beginnings of what would ultimately become an enormously successful entry in the "Star Trek" universe. Features appearances by Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Denise Crosby, Rick Berman, Ronald D. Moore, Ira Steven Behr, and many others. 59 min. C/Rtg: NR Widescreen; Soundtrack: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio; Subtitles: English.