Planet Earth - Blu-ray Forum

Crim122 · 10-15-2008, 03:30 PM

I really really would like to see this in Blu, but it not having any solid extras is making me iffy.

Is it worth it? And is Blue Planet in blu?

kpkelley · 10-15-2008, 03:33 PM

Blue Planet

Planet Earth is worth it, so long as you get the BBC version with the Richard Attenborough narration. The Sigourney Weaver Discovery Channel version is only in 1080i and is shorter in length.

stockstar1138 · 10-15-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

I really really would like to see this in Blu, but it not having any solid extras is making me iffy.

Is it worth it? And is Blue Planet in blu?

Planet Earth is worth it. Great documentary, pretty good picture quality. Make sure to get the BBC version, not the Discovery Channel one.

Is it the end all of blu-ray like some people act? no.
Is it worthy to be in any blu-ray collection? absolutely.

Crim122 · 10-15-2008, 03:35 PM

Because I have the dvd set and love the hell out of it and I saw it for 25 on blu the other day .... hope its still there!

cathexist · 10-15-2008, 03:41 PM

Definitely worth it, as mentioned above, be sure to get the BBC version not Discovery Channel version.

ligama · 10-15-2008, 03:50 PM

I have "planet earth", "blu planet", "earth: the biography" and, in my opinion, "earth: the biography" is definitely better compared to both "planet earth" and "blue planet" ("earth: the biography's" audio is DDTrueHD 5.1).
As far as I klnow blue planet is quite old.
I also have "uman body: pushing the limits" and, in my opinion, it is on the same level of "earth: the biography".

From the content point of view all of them are great!

bye
Mariano

Crim122 · 10-15-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ligama

I have "planet earth", "blu planet", "earth: the biography" and, in my opinion, "earth: the biography" is definitely better compared to both "planet earth" and "blue planet" ("earth: the biography's" audio is DDTrueHD 5.1).
As far as I klnow blue planet is quite old.
I also have "uman body: pushing the limits" and, in my opinion, it is on the same level of "earth: the biography".

From the content point of view all of them are great!

bye
Mariano

I watched Earth: The Biography and I thought it was good but not AS good as planet earth, and the blue planet I am talking about is the one by BBC that you could buy with Planet Earth as a 2 set...idk if there is a different one. The human body thing sounds interesting, I think my friend told me about that show and how some guy survived being sucked up by a tornado?

Septimus Prime · 10-15-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

Blue Planet

Planet Earth is worth it, so long as you get the BBC version with the Richard Attenborough narration. The Sigourney Weaver Discovery Channel version is only in 1080i and is shorter in length.

I'm pretty sure he means the other Blue Planet—the ocean documentary by the people who did Planet Earth.

I am also waiting for that to appear on Blu.

Regarding the OP, I thought it was worth the purchase, but I also do wish it had the same extras as the DVD version.

Crim122 · 10-15-2008, 05:30 PM

Do the episodes on Blu have the like 5 minute "diaries" that the dvd set did?

GoYanks · 10-15-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

Because I have the dvd set and love the hell out of it and I saw it for 25 on blu the other day .... hope its still there!

where the heck did you see it for 25 on blu... been waitin' for a sale to snag it at a price like that...

stockstar1138 · 10-15-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GoYanks

where the heck did you see it for 25 on blu... been waitin' for a sale to snag it at a price like that...

probably the discovery channel 1080i, 45 min. less version.

Crim122 · 10-15-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GoYanks

where the heck did you see it for 25 on blu... been waitin' for a sale to snag it at a price like that...

used dvd store, idk if it was the bbc version though! it was about 3 weeks ago.

jmartinez · 10-15-2008, 05:52 PM

gotta love them B&M outlets, I've been holding out for the longest time to pick up planet earth for awhile now.

Beta Man · 10-15-2008, 07:23 PM

The entire thing is a documentary..... what kind of "Extras" do you want!!!! The whole idea of a documentary of that length (and it's pretty long..... my wife knows..... because I've made her "look at it" so much) is that they include all of the good imagery etc.....

If a red-assed monkey was displaying various behavioral characteristics for 5 minutes, they'd show all 5 minutes, not cut it down to 60-90 seconds in order to show footage of other animals etc....

NO NEED FOR BONUS MATERIAL IN DOCUMENTARIES in my opinion

SquidPuppet · 10-15-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

The entire thing is a documentary..... what kind of "Extras" do you want!!!! The whole idea of a documentary of that length (and it's pretty long..... my wife knows..... because I've made her "look at it" so much) is that they include all of the good imagery etc.....

If a red-assed monkey was displaying various behavioral characteristics for 5 minutes, they'd show all 5 minutes, not cut it down to 60-90 seconds in order to show footage of other animals etc....

NO NEED FOR BONUS MATERIAL IN DOCUMENTARIES in my opinion

Beta. Bonus material on Docs is a good thing. Learning how they get certain shots is very cool. The equipment they use and the challenges (dangers) they face can be fascinating. Its like a Docu on making a Docu

Teabaggins · 10-15-2008, 07:44 PM

if you dig it on DVD then you will love it on BD.

also check out "Ganges" and "Galapagos". I found Ganges more interesting of the two

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 10-15-2008, 07:45 PM

I can watch Planet Earth all day. Everyone should own this movie

Ferris · 10-15-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

also check out "Ganges" and "Galapagos". I found Ganges more interesting of the two

I've not seen "Ganges", but this poster is right about "Galapagos". Absolutely stunning on Blu.

Teabaggins · 10-15-2008, 07:52 PM

Ganges also has great cinematography, check it out bro

Red Hood · 10-15-2008, 07:54 PM

Gotta break down and buy this.

10-15-2008, 03:30 PM	#1
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	Planet Earth I really really would like to see this in Blu, but it not having any solid extras is making me iffy. Is it worth it? And is Blue Planet in blu?

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kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Blue Planet Planet Earth is worth it, so long as you get the BBC version with the Richard Attenborough narration. The Sigourney Weaver Discovery Channel version is only in 1080i and is shorter in length.

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Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	Because I have the dvd set and love the hell out of it and I saw it for 25 on blu the other day .... hope its still there!

10-15-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Definitely worth it, as mentioned above, be sure to get the BBC version not Discovery Channel version.

10-15-2008, 03:50 PM	#6
ligama New Member Member since:Oct 2008	I have "planet earth", "blu planet", "earth: the biography" and, in my opinion, "earth: the biography" is definitely better compared to both "planet earth" and "blue planet" ("earth: the biography's" audio is DDTrueHD 5.1). As far as I klnow blue planet is quite old. I also have "uman body: pushing the limits" and, in my opinion, it is on the same level of "earth: the biography". From the content point of view all of them are great! bye Mariano

10-15-2008, 05:30 PM	#9
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	Do the episodes on Blu have the like 5 minute "diaries" that the dvd set did?

10-15-2008, 05:52 PM	#13
jmartinez Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Dallas, Tx Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:189	gotta love them B&M outlets, I've been holding out for the longest time to pick up planet earth for awhile now.

10-15-2008, 07:23 PM	#14
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	The entire thing is a documentary..... what kind of "Extras" do you want!!!! The whole idea of a documentary of that length (and it's pretty long..... my wife knows..... because I've made her "look at it" so much) is that they include all of the good imagery etc..... If a red-assed monkey was displaying various behavioral characteristics for 5 minutes, they'd show all 5 minutes, not cut it down to 60-90 seconds in order to show footage of other animals etc.... NO NEED FOR BONUS MATERIAL IN DOCUMENTARIES in my opinion

10-15-2008, 07:44 PM	#16
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	if you dig it on DVD then you will love it on BD. also check out "Ganges" and "Galapagos". I found Ganges more interesting of the two

10-15-2008, 07:45 PM	#17
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	I can watch Planet Earth all day. Everyone should own this movie

10-15-2008, 07:52 PM	#19
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	Ganges also has great cinematography, check it out bro

10-15-2008, 07:54 PM	#20
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Gotta break down and buy this.

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