Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 1 
 Series The 1987 sequel starring <a href="/topics//Patrick_Stewart">Patrick Stewart</a> proved creator <a href="/topics//Gene_Roddenberry">Gene Roddenberry</a>'s concept was a keeper. Now it gets a spruce-up to high-def Blu-ray, still in its original 4:3 (square frame) aspect ratio, with <a href="/topics//DTS,_Inc.">DTS</a> sound. 
 Extras Detailed new 90-minute making-of with cast/crew interviews explains how they went about "updating a cultural icon," looking at the sequel's development, refreshed design, makeup/costume/effects test footage, even a chat with the guy who didn't get the lead role (Stephen Macht)! Also, a comparison featurette outlines improvements from standard-def to high-def, including re-created special effects; plus carry-over DVD bonus features. 
 List price $130 for six Blu-ray Discs (expect it to go below $100), out Tuesday from CBS/Paramount 
 Also out 
 BOSS <a href="/topics//Kelsey_Grammer">Kelsey Grammer</a>'s Chicago mayor fights battles both political and health-related in <a href="/topics//Starz">Starz</a>'s drama (season 2 starts Aug. 17), with creator/crew commentaries, more; $40 DVD or Blu-ray, Lionsgate. 
 TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: FIFTH SEASON Season releases resume, after a five-year break (season 6 is due Sept. 25); $56, CBS.

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 1 Series The 1987 sequel starring Patrick Stewart proved creator Gene Roddenberry's concept was a keeper. Now it gets a spruce-up to high-def Blu-ray, still in its original 4:3 (square frame) aspect ratio, with DTS sound. Extras Detailed new 90-minute making-of with cast/crew interviews explains how they went about "updating a cultural icon," looking at the sequel's development, refreshed design, makeup/costume/effects test footage, even a chat with the guy who didn't get the lead role (Stephen Macht)! Also, a comparison featurette outlines improvements from standard-def to high-def, including re-created special effects; plus carry-over DVD bonus features. List price $130 for six Blu-ray Discs (expect it to go below $100), out Tuesday from CBS/Paramount Also out BOSS Kelsey Grammer's Chicago mayor fights battles both political and health-related in Starz's drama (season 2 starts Aug. 17), with creator/crew commentaries, more; $40 DVD or Blu-ray, Lionsgate. TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: FIFTH SEASON Season releases resume, after a five-year break (season 6 is due Sept. 25); $56, CBS.

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