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February 25, 2003

Specials

01. Deep Space Nine: A Bold Beginning

A bonus included on the Season 1 DVD box set release, this feature includes interviews with Michael Piller (1 October 1992), Rick Berman (7 June 2002), and Avery Brooks (4 November 1992) on the making of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The subsection Designing Deep Space Nine featured interviews about the creation from early drafts to the built model with Herman Zimmerman (7 June 2002), Michael Okuda (9 October 2002), Rick Sternbach (7 October 2002), and Ricardo Delgado (19 April 1993). It also features a few behind the scenes filming shots from several episodes of the first season.

18min
February 25, 2003

02. Crew Dossier: Kira Nerys

Interviews with Nana Visitor (from 18 September 1992, 4 April 1999, and 10 May 1999) and Ira Steven Behr (from 9 April 1999) about the development of the Kira Nerys character. Subsections are Baby On the Set and Romance On the Set.

14min

03. Michael Westmore's Aliens

In an interview from 2 October 2002, Michael Westmore presents in-depth look at the aliens, including the Bajorans, the Cardassians, and the guest aliens such as the Kobliad, Wadi, Tailheads, Tosk, and the Miradorn.

10min

04. Secrets of Quark's Bar

Star Trek archivist Penny Juday reveals the secrets behind the props seen in Quark's. (Interview from 9 October 2002).

5min

05. Alien Artifacts: Season One

Prop Master Joe Longo explains the props of the first season. (Interview from 19 April 1993)

3min

06. Deep Space Nine Sketchbook

Senior Illustrator Rick Sternbach explains several of his sketches for various props on the show. (Interview from 7 October 2002)

5min

07. Deep Space Nine: Scrapbook Year One

Cast members and the production staff explain the development of Deep Space Nine, the show's look, and the variety of characters.

14min

08. Section 31: Hidden File 01

Avery Brooks interview from 4 November 1992 regarding his character Benjamin Sisko

3min

09. Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S01)

Colm Meaney interview from 18 September 1992 regarding his character Miles O'Brien

2min

10. Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S01)

Rene Auberjonois interview from 18 September 1992 regarding his character Odo.

2min

11. Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S01)

More of the Rene Auberjonois interview

2min

12. Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S01)

Terry Farrell interview from 30 September 1992 regarding her character Jadzia Dax

2min

13. Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S01)

More of the Terry Farrell interview

2min

14. Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S01)

Siddig El Fadil interview from 18 September 1992 regarding his character Julian Bashir

3min

15. Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S01)

Nana Visitor interview from 18 September 1992 regarding her character Kira Nerys

1min

16. Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S01)

Cirroc Lofton interview from 18 September 1992 regarding his character Jake Sisko

2min

17. Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S01)

Jennifer Hetrick interview from 14 February 2002 regarding her character Vash and her appearance in "Q-Less"

3min

18. New Frontiers: The Story Of Deep Space Nine

Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe discuss the creation of the legend that is the space station Deep Space Nine, and its development through the second season.

15min

19. Michael Westmore's Aliens: Season Two

Michael Westmore presents an insight into creating aliens for DS9's second season. It includes a look at Zek, Fallit Kot, the Dosi and the Skrreea.

12min

20. Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: Season Two

Rick Sternbach and Jim Martin discuss designs and props.

11min

21. Quark's Story

(Region 2 Only)

11min

22. Crew Dossier: Jadzia Dax

An interview with Terry Farrell on the subject of her Trill character, Jadzia Dax.

18min

23. New Station, New Ships

Dan Curry, Robert Legato, Rick Sternbach and Jim Martin describe the designs and models for the station, the runabouts and the Cardassian Galor-class warships.

5min

24. Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S02)

Michael Okuda (Scenic Art Supervisor) interview (regarding designing graphics and more)

2min

25. Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S02)

Robert Hewitt Wolfe (Writer) interview (regarding the episode "Shadowplay")

2min

26. Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S02)

Robert Hewitt Wolfe interview (regarding the first DS9 mirror universe episode "Crossover")

3min

27. Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S02)

Robert Hewitt Wolfe interview (regarding the episode "Invasive Procedures")

2min

28. Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S02)

Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) interview (regarding Jadzia and Kira's scenes in "The Siege")

2min

29. Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S02)

Armin Shimerman (Quark) interview (regarding Wallace Shawn and his performances as Zek)

3min

30. Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S02)

Terry Farrell interview (regarding working with John Colicos, Michael Ansara and William Campbell)

2min

31. Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S02)

David Livingston (Director) interview (regarding directing "Crossover")

2min

32. Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S02)

Andrew Robinson (Garak) interview (regarding the character of Garak)

2min

33. Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S02)

Michael Piller (Writer/Executive Producer) interview (regarding the Bajoran religion and its impact on Star Trek)

3min

34. The Birth Of The Dominion and Beyond

Ira Steven Behr and others discuss the development of the Dominion, DS9's arch nemesis.

11min

35. Michael Westmore's Aliens, Season Three

Michael Westmore presents a detailed look at the make-up designs for the Ferengi, Kira Nerys as a Cardassian, Julian Bashir's aging process, and several dramatic changes for Odo.

13min

36. Time Travel Files 'Past Tense'

Cast and crew discuss one of the series' most popular episodes.

7min

37. U.S.S Defiant

The writers and designers of the series discuss the creation and development of the Defiant, one of Star Trek's most popular ships. (Region 2 only)

10min

38. Crew Dossier: Odo

Features interviews with Rene Auberjonois on the subject of his Changeling character, Odo.

12min

39. Sailing Through the Stars: A Special Look at "Explorers"

Production designer Herman Zimmerman and others discuss the creation of the award-winning ship design piloted by Benjamin and Jake Sisko, including rarely seen photographs and illustrations.

6min

40. Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S03)

Nana Visitor (Kira) interview (regarding wearing Cardassian make-up in "Second Skin")

2min

41. Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S03)

Robert Hewitt Wolfe (Writer) interview (regarding the episode "Second Skin")

3min

42. Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S03)

Robert Hewitt Wolfe interview (regarding DS9's Ferengi episodes, particularly "Family Business")

2min

43. Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S03)

Jim Martin (Illustrator) interview (about creating 1960s-style artwork for "Past Tense, Part II")

2min

44. Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S03)

David Livingston (Director) interview (regarding Elim Garak and Odo's intense interrogation scenes in "The Die is Cast")

2min

45. Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S03)

Gary Hutzel (Visual Effects Coordinator) interview (regarding set design for the Founders' homeworld in "The Search, Part I")

2min

46. Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S03)

Gary Hutzel interview (regarding the explosion of the Deep Space 9 station model in the episode "Visionary")

2min

47. Charting New Territory: Deep Space Nine Season Four

A general season overview where cast and crew discuss developments such as Worf's integration into the series, amongst other topics.

18min

48. Michael Westmore's Aliens, Season Four

Michael Westmore presents an insight into the process of designing aliens for DS9's Fourth Season.

11min

49. Crew Dossier: Worf

Features interviews with Michael Dorn on the subject of his Klingon character, Worf.

14min

50. Deep Space Nine sketchbook: John Eaves (S04)

No details

10min

51. Jim Martin Sketchbook

(Region 2 only)

8min

52. Robert Blackman's Designs of the Future

(Region 2 only)

7min

53. Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S04)

Alexander Siddig (Julian Bashir) explaining his love and admiration of the episode "The Quickening"

3min

54. Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S04)

Armin Shimerman (Quark) interview (regarding "Little Green Men")

4min

55. Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S04)

Nana Visitor on playing Russian agent Anastasia Komananov in "Our Man Bashir"

2min

56. Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S04)

Susanna Thompson (Lenara Kahn) interview (about working on "Rejoined")

5min

57. Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S04)

David Livingston (Director) on directing "The Visitor"

5min

58. Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S04)

Gary Hutzel (Visual Effects Coordinator) on filming masses of Klingon starship models for "The Way of the Warrior"

3min

59. Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S04)

Ronald D. Moore (Writer) interview (regarding "Sons of Mogh")

3min

60. Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S04)

Chase Masterson on playing the role of Leeta

4min

61. Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S04)

Michael Dorn (Worf) interview (regarding "The Sword of Kahless")

2min

62. Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S04)

Robert O'Reilly on playing the role of Gowron

3min

63. Deep Space Nine Chronicles

The cast introduce selected episodes of DS9's first four seasons. (Region 2 only)

41min

66. Trials and Tribble-ations: Uniting Two Legends (S05)

Traces the origins of the episode.

17min

67. Trials and Tribble-ations: A Historic Endeavor (S05)

An examination of the technical challenges involved in the episode's creation.

Blending Scenes

A new Enterprise

Deep Space Station K-7

17min

68. Crew Dossier: Miles O'Brien

Includes interviews with Colm Meaney, who played Miles O'Brien throughout DS9's run, as well as in fifty-five episodes of TNG.

11min

69. Inside DS9 with Michael Okuda (S05)

Art supervisor Michael Okuda presents a tour of the Promenade and reveals the inside jokes that can be found there.

7min

70. Michael Westmore's Aliens: Season 5

Michael Westmore discusses make-up designs for: Klingon transformations in "Apocalypse Rising," Scars and Bruises, Jem'Hadar, & Trills.

7min

71. Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves (S05)

A look at the designs of futuristic technology, presented by John Eaves. (Region 2 only)

12min

72. The Ferengi Culture

A featurette about the development of the Ferengi through the series. (Region 2 only)

5min

73. Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S05)

Rene Auberjonois (Odo) interview (regarding "The Begotten")

3min

74. Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S05)

Rene Auberjonois interview (regarding "The Ascent")

3min

75. Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S05)

Robert Hewitt Wolfe interview (regarding his five years on the series)

2min

76. Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S05)

Nana Visitor interview (regarding her pregnancy during filming)

2min

77. Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S05)

Nana Visitor interview (regarding "Ties of Blood and Water")

3min

78. Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S05)

Ronald D. Moore interview (regarding Klingons and the episode "Soldiers of the Empire")

2min

79. Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S05)

Chase Masterson (Leeta) interview (regarding Robert Picardo and "Doctor Bashir, I Presume")

3min

80. Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S05)

Armin Shimerman (Quark) interview (regarding Ferengi prosthetics and Ishka)

3min

81. Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S05)

J.G. Hertzler (Martok) interview (regarding Martok)

3min

82. Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S05)

Jeffrey Combs (Tiron, Brunt, Weyoun) interview (regarding his characters)

4min

83. Mission Inquiry: Far Beyond the Stars

The cast and crew discuss one of Star Trek's most popular and challenging episodes.

9min

84. 24th Century Wedding

The cast and crew discuss the marriage of Worf and Jadzia Dax

11min

85. Crew Dossier: Julian Bashir

No details

14min

86. Crew Dossier: Quark

No details

16min

87. Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves (S06)

No details

9min

88. Gary Hutzel on "One Little Ship" (S06)

(Region 2 only)

4min

89. Rules of Acquisition: The Beginning

(S06 Region 2 only)

5min

90. Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: The Sequel

(S06 Region 2 only)

8min

91. Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S06)

Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) interview (regarding Dax's death scene in "Tears of the Prophets")

2min

92. Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S06)

Nana Visitor (Kira Nerys) interview (regarding Kira's relationship with Gul Dukat)

4min

93. Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S06)

Nana Visitor interview (regarding her rendition of "Fever" as Lola Chrystal in "His Way")

2min

94. Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S06)

Ira Steven Behr interview (on story arcs)

3min

95. Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S06)

Ira Steven Behr interview (on Iggy Pop and "The Magnificent Ferengi")

3min

96. Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S06 Extra 14)

Rene Auberjonois (Odo) interview (regarding Odo's characteristic 'harrumph')

1min

97. Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S06)

Rene Auberjonois interview (regarding Odo's and Kira's first kiss in "His Way")

2min

98. Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S06)

David Livingston (director) interview (regarding Worf, Dax, and the drama in "Change of Heart")

3min

99. Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S06 Extra 17)

Marc Alaimo (Dukat) interview (regarding the episode "Waltz")

2min

100. Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S06)

Mark Allen Shepherd (Morn) interview (regarding Morn and his backstory in "Who Mourns for Morn?")

3min

101. Ending An Era

The cast and crew discuss the end of Star Trek's most ambitious series.

15min

102. The Last Goodbyes

This special feature concludes as only one with an end credit roll, listing the special features production staff of this Deep Space Nine DVD series release, but it is safe to assume that they were also responsible for all such features included on the six previous series releases.

14min

103. Crew Dossier: Benjamin Sisko

Avery Brooks and others talk about DS9's captain.

13min

104. Crew Dossier: Jake Sisko

Cirroc Lofton and others talk about the character of Jake.

10min

105. Special Crew Dossier: Ezri Dax

Nicole de Boer and others talk about the character of Ezri. (Region 2 only)

10min

106. Morn Speaks

Mark Allen Shepherd talks about Star Trek's most talkative character. (S07 Region 2 only)

7min

107. Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves (S07)

(Region 2 only)

7min

108. Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S07)

Marc Alaimo (Gul Dukat) interview (regarding the evolution of the character of Gul Dukat)

2min

109. Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S07)

Jeffrey Combs (Brunt/Weyoun/Tiron/Shran/Penk/Krem) interview (regarding the variety of characters he has played over the years, in particular Brunt and Weyoun)

4min

110. Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S07)

Robert O'Reilly (Gowron) interview (regarding playing a Klingon character)

3min

111. Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S07)

Louise Fletcher (Kai Winn interview (regarding the character of Kai Winn and her lust for power)

3min

112. Section 31: Hidden File 05

Penny Johnson (Kasidy Yates) interview (regarding the character of Kasidy Yates, her relationship with Benjamin Sisko, and being part of Star Trek)

4min

113. Section 31: Hidden File 06

Max Grodénchik (Rom) interview (regarding auditioning for the role of a Ferengi (originally Quark), and becoming the Grand Nagus)

3min

114. Section 31: Hidden File 07

J.G. Hertzler (General Martok) interview (regarding playing a Klingon, and observations about the show in general)

3min

115. Section 31: Hidden File 08

Aron Eisenberg (Nog) interview (regarding his character Nog, and Nog's growth over time)

2min

116. Section 31: Hidden File 09

Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producer) interview (regarding his desire to have a "Rat Pack" character on DS9, originally wanting Frank Sinatra, Jr., and how he happened to cast James Darren as Vic Fontaine)

4min

117. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Behind the Scenes

As Star Trek: Deep Space Nine airs it's pilot episode, Paramount airs this 50 minute documentary as a way to spark excitement about the new show. It includes interviews from the cast and crew and contains lots of sneak peaks into the show's first season. This TV special originally aired on January 4, 1993 in the UK but wasn't released for home media until July 20, 1994 in the U.S.

45min
July 20, 1994