Planet Earth II (2016) - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 11-16-2016, 12:25 AM

4K

TripleHBK · 11-16-2016, 12:47 AM

This stuff looks absolutely amazing in regular Broadcast HD... I can't imagine how great the BD and UHDBD will look. I'm going to be all over this release for sure.

boredandlazy · 11-16-2016, 03:31 AM

Do all US UHDTV's support 25fps content? Or will the US release be slowed down to 24fps?

jdryyz · 11-19-2016, 05:39 PM

"Planet Earth II: Earth Harder!!"

rickah88 · 11-20-2016, 02:23 PM

I didn't see it mentioned on Amazon but will the 4K release include BD as well?
I don't have a 4K tv yet, but will gladly get the 4K version for only $10 more if it has BD.
I totally missed this airing on TV, so I checked IMDB for the S1 airdates...can anyone explain what that means? The fist episode aired after all the rest?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5491994/...f_=tt_eps_sn_1

RodChester · 11-20-2016, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickah88

I didn't see it mentioned on Amazon but will the 4K release include BD as well?
I don't have a 4K tv yet, but will gladly get the 4K version for only $10 more if it has BD.
I totally missed this airing on TV, so I checked IMDB for the S1 airdates...can anyone explain what that means? The fist episode aired after all the rest?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5491994/...f_=tt_eps_sn_1

I believe the January date is for the US broadcast. The other dates are from the original BBC airing.

Also, just saw on the front page here that the 4K cover states 4K and bluray. You should be set with the 4K release.

JohnCarpenterLives · 11-20-2016, 04:14 PM

BD and 4k for this was inevitable, and it will not be a limited release. Although cool, it's expected.

What I would prefer to see happen is the first Planet Earth series getting a proper BD, or *gasp* 4k, release. I would love a Planet Earth I & II 4k UHD set.

Anyone think PEII could generate enough interest to get PEI redone?

SethRex · 11-20-2016, 06:53 PM

Some studio should make a new Dinosaur documentary.

dobyblue · 11-30-2016, 12:23 AM

Shot in Ultra HD also, hopefully kept at 4K thoughout the production chain resulting in what should be a reference UHD BD.

NeMo_ET · 11-30-2016, 12:40 PM

This is going to be a most excellent 4K.

stinky bean · 11-30-2016, 02:22 PM

So there are pre-orders pages but no firm release dates yet?

Might be impatient and order the UK set, but then, the US 4k option.... hmmm.

Veronica Mars · 11-30-2016, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SethRex

Some studio should make a new Dinosaur documentary.

There are new dinosaurs?

zakzak · 12-23-2016, 05:28 AM

The image display on amazon.com web page is square, unusual from a typical portrait format. Are they using a different packaging this time, like the oversized one they use for some of Disney's Big Sleeve titles:

kevin87 · 12-23-2016, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zakzak

The image display on amazon.com web page is square, unusual from a typical portrait format. Are they using a different packaging this time, like the oversized one they use for some of Disney's Big Sleeve titles:

It's because it hasn't been announced yet, which also means the artwork isn't finalized and ready to be sent out to promote it so they just use movie/tv promo art until they have something official. The series won't air in the US until January 28th, so I wouldn't expect any release to come out before March 7th. Probably will be announced after it finishes and released a month later.

While we're on that subject, since this is airing on BBC America this time instead of Discovery, does anybody know if David Attenborough will be kept on this time or if they're having somebody else narrate it for the US broadcast again?

TripleHBK · 12-23-2016, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin87

While we're on that subject, since this is airing on BBC America this time instead of Discovery, does anybody know if David Attenborough will be kept on this time or if they're having somebody else narrate it for the US broadcast again?

All reports thus far have stated that his narration will be used for the US airings as well. Hopefully they've learned their lesson with hiring celebrities to narrate these releases and just stick with Attenborough himself from now on.

wozman · 12-27-2016, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

This is going to be a most excellent 4K.

Debating if I should splurge extra for the 4K release to be "future proof"

Since the 4K release does include the Blu-Rays too.

This does look amazing......

See that Amazon.ca has both releases (BD/4K) cheaper then in the US Amazon.com, currently.

What to do?

Brandon K · 12-27-2016, 05:21 PM

I'll be importing from the UK for original, non-converted framerate, but that will be Blu-ray only.

dig311dug · 01-08-2017, 04:46 PM

just watched first ep of uk import last night. Absolutely stunning A/V.... can't believe it'll look even better in 4k

okcomputer · 01-16-2017, 04:34 PM

I'm guessing the 4K version contains only 4K discs and not regular Blu-ray discs as well?

I really want to future proof and buy the 4K but I won't be getting a 4K set for another year or so.

On Amazon Canada, the HD version is $39.64 and UDH is $52.49. Not bad pricing.

okcomputer · 01-16-2017, 04:42 PM

Huh, BBC.com is listing the release date as March 17th for the Region 1 version.

And the pricing is cheaper than what Amazon.ca is listing for UHD ($47.98 vs. $52.49), but more expensive for 1080p ($42.98 vs. $39.64).

11-16-2016, 12:25 AM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Planet Earth II (2016) 4K Planet Earth II 4K Blu-ray BD Planet Earth II Blu-ray Last edited by Scottie; 01-31-2017 at 08:53 PM.

11-16-2016, 12:47 AM	#2
TripleHBK Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Lincoln, NE Home Theater Gallery:52 4K collection:249 Blu-ray collection:3653 DVD collection:742 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:47	This stuff looks absolutely amazing in regular Broadcast HD... I can't imagine how great the BD and UHDBD will look. I'm going to be all over this release for sure.

11-16-2016, 03:31 AM	#3
boredandlazy Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Perth, Australia 4K collection:615 Blu-ray collection:1948 DVD collection:48 Trading Score:5	Do all US UHDTV's support 25fps content? Or will the US release be slowed down to 24fps?

11-19-2016, 05:39 PM	#4
jdryyz Member Member since:May 2008	"Planet Earth II: Earth Harder!!"

11-20-2016, 02:23 PM	#5
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	I didn't see it mentioned on Amazon but will the 4K release include BD as well? I don't have a 4K tv yet, but will gladly get the 4K version for only $10 more if it has BD. I totally missed this airing on TV, so I checked IMDB for the S1 airdates...can anyone explain what that means? The fist episode aired after all the rest? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5491994/...f_=tt_eps_sn_1

11-20-2016, 04:14 PM	#7
JohnCarpenterLives Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:980 DVD collection:420 Trading Score:5	BD and 4k for this was inevitable, and it will not be a limited release. Although cool, it's expected. What I would prefer to see happen is the first Planet Earth series getting a proper BD, or gasp 4k, release. I would love a Planet Earth I & II 4k UHD set. Anyone think PEII could generate enough interest to get PEI redone?

11-20-2016, 06:53 PM	#8
SethRex Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:7 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:127	Some studio should make a new Dinosaur documentary.

11-30-2016, 12:23 AM	#9
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Shot in Ultra HD also, hopefully kept at 4K thoughout the production chain resulting in what should be a reference UHD BD.

11-30-2016, 12:40 PM	#10
NeMo_ET Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Canada 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:1392 DVD collection:94	This is going to be a most excellent 4K.

11-30-2016, 02:22 PM	#11
stinky bean Active Member Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:1	So there are pre-orders pages but no firm release dates yet? Might be impatient and order the UK set, but then, the US 4k option.... hmmm.

12-23-2016, 05:28 AM	#13
zakzak Senior Member Member since:Feb 2016 Blu-ray collection:75	The image display on amazon.com web page is square, unusual from a typical portrait format. Are they using a different packaging this time, like the oversized one they use for some of Disney's Big Sleeve titles:

12-27-2016, 05:21 PM	#17
Brandon K Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Canada 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:8	I'll be importing from the UK for original, non-converted framerate, but that will be Blu-ray only.

01-08-2017, 04:46 PM	#18
dig311dug Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:431 Blu-ray collection:6197 Trading Score:73	just watched first ep of uk import last night. Absolutely stunning A/V.... can't believe it'll look even better in 4k

01-16-2017, 04:34 PM	#19
okcomputer Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:NS, Canada Blu-ray collection:160 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:30	I'm guessing the 4K version contains only 4K discs and not regular Blu-ray discs as well? I really want to future proof and buy the 4K but I won't be getting a 4K set for another year or so. On Amazon Canada, the HD version is $39.64 and UDH is $52.49. Not bad pricing.

01-16-2017, 04:42 PM	#20
okcomputer Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:NS, Canada Blu-ray collection:160 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:30	Huh, BBC.com is listing the release date as March 17th for the Region 1 version. And the pricing is cheaper than what Amazon.ca is listing for UHD ($47.98 vs. $52.49), but more expensive for 1080p ($42.98 vs. $39.64).

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals