the most recent release was as part of the season one blu-ray set on july 24, 2012. in order to celebrate the 25th anniversary of "star trek: the next generation" and promote the release of the first season on blu-ray, the episodes "datalore" and "where no one has gone before" received a theatrical release in the united states on july 23, 2012, in nearly 500 cinemas. "datalore" was chosen by "star trek" experts mike and denise okuda because of the fan favourite status of brent spiner.