Trials of Life and Life on Earth - September 2012 - Blu-ray Forum

The Apocalypse · 08-01-2012, 04:23 PM

Two titles in Sir David Attenborough's Life Collection are scheduled for release by 2 entertain on September 24, 2012.

Yami · 08-01-2012, 05:30 PM

I never thought we'd ever see Life on Earth get a Blu-Ray release! Great news! David Attenborough is one of my heroes and his reply to my fan mail is one of my most precious possessions.

McCrutchy · 08-01-2012, 05:35 PM

This is excellent news. It is a shame however, that, knowing the BBC, they will have mastered these at 1080/50i as they did with Civilisation. I wish they would master their shot on film material in 1080p23.976.

I will buy them regardless. Life on Earth has never even been released on DVD in the USA.

EDIT: And neither, it seems, has The Trials of Life!

TJS_Blu · 08-01-2012, 11:33 PM

I've been wondering if there will be a US/UK release of First Life.

The Apocalypse · 08-02-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

I've been wondering if their will be a US/UK release of First Life.

Would be nice. We only have the DVD here.

The Apocalypse · 08-18-2012, 07:55 PM

According to the BVA site, one of these (I forget which one, and the site is down as of this post) is merely a best moments compilation running at 150 minutes, although considering the pricing, it's not all that surprising.

malcy30 · 02-12-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

I do want these, but I think I'll wait until they're sub £10. I don't suppose anyone has heard anything about the rest of the Life series getting a release?

These two were fully restored from the original negatives so the £10.50 each I paid in the Christmas sale lightning deals was a very good price.

No sign of the BBC restoring any others yet.

Vakulinchuk · 02-18-2013, 04:33 PM

Got LoE and had a quick comparison with the first episode from my DVD set - outstanding improvement in picture quality, like you wouldn't believe! Is this really 16mm? I find hard to believe that after seeing the bluray.

The only setback of the bluray edition is the lacklustre case. I'm tempted to simply switch discs and keep the beatiful cardboard box of the DVD release.

Pyoko · 03-29-2013, 06:41 PM

Finally got the chance to take a look at these, and I must agree with previous posters, the quality on both sets is fantastic and very filmlike. At just over £10 each from Amazon they're an absolute steal, and I can only hope that when it arrives The Blue Planet will look similarly great.

I'm posting some random screenshots from the early episodes, first Life on Earth (1979):

And Trials of Life (1990):

robgmun · 03-13-2014, 02:08 PM

Hi Guys

Can anyone with the set please confirm the length of the episodes? They're supposed to be 50mins each but I heard rumours they had been cut down to 30mins each?

The Apocalypse · 03-13-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by robgmun

Hi Guys

Can anyone with the set please confirm the length of the episodes? They're supposed to be 50mins each but I heard rumours they had been cut down to 30mins each?

I can happily report that they are full length on the Blu-ray

Vashetti · 08-17-2020, 10:16 AM

I grabbed Trials of Life pretty cheap from a seller on eBay. Don't suppose anybody has a slipcover for it they'd be willing to part with?

The Apocalypse · 08-01-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by James78

Don't forget Wonders of Life on the 3rd of December!

True enough, I'll post something up for that. These two are Attenborough titles.

James78 · 08-01-2012, 04:56 PM

Sorry! My mistake.

The Apocalypse · 08-01-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by James78

Sorry! My mistake.

Nah, it's alright.

Sir David's done so many "Life" series, it's understandable

08-01-2012, 04:23 PM	#1
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Trials of Life and Life on Earth - September 2012 Two titles in Sir David Attenborough's Life Collection are scheduled for release by 2 entertain on September 24, 2012. Trials of Life Life on Earth

08-01-2012, 05:35 PM	#3
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	This is excellent news. It is a shame however, that, knowing the BBC, they will have mastered these at 1080/50i as they did with Civilisation. I wish they would master their shot on film material in 1080p23.976. I will buy them regardless. Life on Earth has never even been released on DVD in the USA. EDIT: And neither, it seems, has The Trials of Life! Last edited by McCrutchy; 08-01-2012 at 05:44 PM.

08-01-2012, 11:33 PM	#4
TJS_Blu Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1845 DVD collection:578 Blu-ray reviews:11	I've been wondering if there will be a US/UK release of First Life. Last edited by TJS_Blu; 08-02-2012 at 04:22 PM.

08-01-2012, 05:30 PM	#2
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	I never thought we'd ever see Life on Earth get a Blu-Ray release! Great news! David Attenborough is one of my heroes and his reply to my fan mail is one of my most precious possessions.

08-18-2012, 07:55 PM	#6
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	According to the BVA site, one of these (I forget which one, and the site is down as of this post) is merely a best moments compilation running at 150 minutes, although considering the pricing, it's not all that surprising.

02-18-2013, 04:33 PM	#8
Vakulinchuk Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Italy Blu-ray collection:1161 DVD collection:41	Got LoE and had a quick comparison with the first episode from my DVD set - outstanding improvement in picture quality, like you wouldn't believe! Is this really 16mm? I find hard to believe that after seeing the bluray. The only setback of the bluray edition is the lacklustre case. I'm tempted to simply switch discs and keep the beatiful cardboard box of the DVD release.

03-29-2013, 06:41 PM	#9
Pyoko Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:722	Finally got the chance to take a look at these, and I must agree with previous posters, the quality on both sets is fantastic and very filmlike. At just over £10 each from Amazon they're an absolute steal, and I can only hope that when it arrives The Blue Planet will look similarly great. I'm posting some random screenshots from the early episodes, first Life on Earth (1979): And Trials of Life (1990):

03-13-2014, 02:08 PM	#10
robgmun Banned Member since:Nov 2007	Hi Guys Can anyone with the set please confirm the length of the episodes? They're supposed to be 50mins each but I heard rumours they had been cut down to 30mins each?

08-17-2020, 10:16 AM	#12
Vashetti Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Wales, United Kingdom 4K collection:131 Blu-ray collection:280 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:10	I grabbed Trials of Life pretty cheap from a seller on eBay. Don't suppose anybody has a slipcover for it they'd be willing to part with?

08-01-2012, 04:56 PM	#14
James78 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011	Sorry! My mistake.

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