Life Vs Planet Earth - Blu-ray Forum

livendie4golf · 06-30-2010, 04:00 PM

I searched the forum and couldn't find anything about this. Please delete this or point me in the right direction if it has already been discussed.

What is the difference (if any) between these 2 series?

I know Discovery did one, and BBC did the other. But did the BBC simply re-master the film that Dicsovery did?

One4Deuce · 06-30-2010, 04:07 PM

They are two different series and as I understand they were both done by BBC and Discovery. Correct me if I'm wrong on the second half of that statement.

SquidPuppet · 06-30-2010, 04:14 PM

Both are made by the BBC National History Unit (NHU). Both aired on The Discovery Channel in the USA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Natural_History_Unit

Each contains different subjects, animals, plants, locations, water bodies, etc.

Buy both!!!!!!!!

:-)

DJ Manyak · 06-30-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Both are by the BBC National History Unit (NHU).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Natural_History_Unit

Each contains different subjects, animals, plants, locations, water bodies, etc.

Buy both!!!!!!!!

:-)

doesnt planet earth come with life ?

Lacit170 · 06-30-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ Blend

doesnt planet earth come with life ?

no... they are complete different sets and both are awesome...

Chordata · 06-30-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ Blend

doesnt planet earth come with life ?

No but parts of Planet Earth are about life. And parts of Life are about planet Earth. Some parts of Planet Earth are even about death. But no parts of Life are about planet Mars.

jchand67 · 06-30-2010, 04:39 PM

The easiest way to describe the differences, is that Planet Earth has more of a focus on different types of ecosystems (mountains, polar regions etc), while Life tends to focus more on the variety of animal species ( mammals, reptiles, etc). Both are incredible and must owns..

weo4585 · 06-30-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

No but parts of Planet Earth are about life. And parts of Life are about planet Earth. Some parts of Planet Earth are even about death. But no parts of Life are about planet Mars.

Reading that post just made my morning! Seems like a lot of people on this thread needed that clarification.

BluBrown · 06-30-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jchand67

The easiest way to describe the differences, is that Planet Earth has more of a focus on different types of ecosystems (mountains, polar regions etc), while Life tends to focus more on the variety of animal species ( mammals, reptiles, etc). Both are incredible and must owns..

Well put.....just make sure you get the David Attenborough narrated versions. A buddy of mine got the Oprah version of Life....its Horrible!

Adrock · 06-30-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

But no parts of Life are about planet Mars.

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Originally Posted by BluBrown

Well put.....just make sure you get the David Attenborough narrated versions. A buddy of mine got the Oprah version of Life....its Horrible!

It is not horrible, it is just a different narrator. I would tend to agree, a majority of people prefer David Attenborough (I do) but the Oprah version is not 'horrible.'

JediFonger · 06-30-2010, 05:19 PM

you're wrong adrock, it's terrible. weaver and oprah versions of Life&PE are travesties & should be burned.

attenborough is the only way to fly.

PE is more about landscape and Life is more about creatures.

Adrock · 06-30-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

you're wrong adrock, it's terrible. weaver and oprah versions of Life&PE are travesties & should be burned.

Ok, I guess I am wrong then.

retablo · 06-30-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by adrock41

It is not horrible, it is just a different narrator. I would tend to agree, a majority of people prefer David Attenborough (I do) but the Oprah version is not 'horrible.'

The Attenborough set has better encoding as well, 1080p (on all episodes but 1) as opposed to the Oprah set, which inexplicably is 1080i.

XXXsdesdeXXX · 06-30-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ Blend

doesnt planet earth come with life ?

I've seen them bundled together, but they also come seperately.

Jim Purcell · 06-30-2010, 08:06 PM

There is a Life/Planet Earth 2-pack btw. So 'Planet Earth does come with Life.'

P@t_Mtl · 06-30-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by adrock41

It is not horrible, it is just a different narrator. I would tend to agree, a majority of people prefer David Attenborough (I do) but the Oprah version is not 'horrible.'

Agreed. Oprah's version is not incredible but it's not horrible either. It's just a bit unfair for her going head to head with David Attenborough, she never had a chance

SquidPuppet · 06-30-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

No but parts of Planet Earth are about life. And parts of Life are about planet Earth. Some parts of Planet Earth are even about death. But no parts of Life are about planet Mars.

In a mood today, I see.

SquidPuppet · 06-30-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by adrock41

It is not horrible, it is just a different narrator. I would tend to agree, a majority of people prefer David Attenborough (I do) but the Oprah version is not 'horrible.'

1080i vs 1080p as well.

kevin87 · 06-30-2010, 10:31 PM

discoverystore.com did a Planet Earth/Life pack for $50.. if i didn't already have Planet Earth i'd have seriously considered it.

I actually liked Sigourney Weaver's narration, but Oprah's was distracting.. I don't see why they have to change them really, but whatever. I'd prefer the David Attenborough versions I guess, but I don't like the BBC cover (for Life or Planet Earth) so I'd get the Discovery one, the focus is on the content not the narration anyway

Second Wave · 06-30-2010, 10:57 PM

anyone know how to play my life (UK import) on my PS3?

it says it is region-free but it won't play at aaaaall. Ugh.

I it region-free or what? :s

06-30-2010, 04:00 PM	#1
livendie4golf Member Member since:May 2010 Location:New England Blu-ray collection:23	Life Vs Planet Earth I searched the forum and couldn't find anything about this. Please delete this or point me in the right direction if it has already been discussed. What is the difference (if any) between these 2 series? I know Discovery did one, and BBC did the other. But did the BBC simply re-master the film that Dicsovery did?

06-30-2010, 04:14 PM	#3
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:270 Blu-ray reviews:27	Both are made by the BBC National History Unit (NHU). Both aired on The Discovery Channel in the USA. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Natural_History_Unit Each contains different subjects, animals, plants, locations, water bodies, etc. Buy both!!!!!!!! :-) Because Calamari Marionette Ph.D sounded pompous, that's why.

06-30-2010, 05:19 PM	#11
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Boston, MA Blu-ray collection:1092 DVD collection:78 Trading Score:30	you're wrong adrock, it's terrible. weaver and oprah versions of Life&PE are travesties & should be burned. attenborough is the only way to fly. PE is more about landscape and Life is more about creatures. Blu-Ray is so awesome! =)

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06-30-2010, 04:07 PM	#2
One4Deuce Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Minnesota, USA Blu-ray collection:1237 PS3 collection:26 Trading Score:4	They are two different series and as I understand they were both done by BBC and Discovery. Correct me if I'm wrong on the second half of that statement.

06-30-2010, 04:39 PM	#7
jchand67 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:464 PS3 collection:4	The easiest way to describe the differences, is that Planet Earth has more of a focus on different types of ecosystems (mountains, polar regions etc), while Life tends to focus more on the variety of animal species ( mammals, reptiles, etc). Both are incredible and must owns..

06-30-2010, 08:06 PM	#15
Jim Purcell Expert Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:310 DVD collection:18	There is a Life/Planet Earth 2-pack btw. So 'Planet Earth does come with Life.'

06-30-2010, 10:31 PM	#19
kevin87 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Alabama Blu-ray collection:189	discoverystore.com did a Planet Earth/Life pack for $50.. if i didn't already have Planet Earth i'd have seriously considered it. I actually liked Sigourney Weaver's narration, but Oprah's was distracting.. I don't see why they have to change them really, but whatever. I'd prefer the David Attenborough versions I guess, but I don't like the BBC cover (for Life or Planet Earth) so I'd get the Discovery one, the focus is on the content not the narration anyway

06-30-2010, 10:57 PM	#20
Second Wave Member Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:25	anyone know how to play my life (UK import) on my PS3? it says it is region-free but it won't play at aaaaall. Ugh. I it region-free or what? :s