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.

Trials of Life

Life on Earth

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

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.

McCrutchy · 08-18-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EclipseSSD

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.

I can see that in the cache for Life on Earth, hopefully it is some sort of error.

If that is the case, that would be highly disrespectful. The BBC thought highly enough of Civilisation to release the entire thirteen-part series (at the same price) and it would be ignorant to release a shorter version of any of their other documentaries.

The Apocalypse · 08-18-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I can see that in the cache for Life on Earth, hopefully it is some sort of error.

If that is the case, that would be highly disrespectful. The BBC thought highly enough of Civilisation to release the entire thirteen-part series (at the same price) and it would be ignorant to release a shorter version of any of their other documentaries.

Agreed. Especially if the DVD was presented in its entirety. I'd hate to have a less than stellar version of Sir David's documentaries.

The Apocalypse · 08-20-2012, 08:21 PM

Also the release date for both appears to be November 5, according to the BVA, though Amazon still says September 24.

Note: http://www.bva.org.uk/node/1909263 - Life on Earth- 150 minutes (A compliation)

This is very disappointing, and I think Trials of Life might go the same way.

BigNickUK · 08-20-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EclipseSSD

Also the release date for both appears to be November 5, according to the BVA, though Amazon still says September 24.

Note: http://www.bva.org.uk/node/1909263 - Life on Earth- 150 minutes (A compliation)

This is very disappointing, and I think Trials of Life might go the same way.

Fail

The Apocalypse · 08-20-2012, 09:37 PM

Perhaps an email to 2|entertain might clear things up.

Natty · 08-21-2012, 07:48 AM

I don't really understand the whole "film" part of films, as in, what they are shot on. Is it different for documentaries? Because I see films like Psycho and 60's Bonds being released on Blu Ray, but yet programs like Blue Planet don't get released. I know Blue Planet wasn't "shot in HD" or something but surely it could be remastered? I mean if these are coming out then I don't see why not.

BigNickUK · 08-21-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Natty

I don't really understand the whole "film" part of films, as in, what they are shot on. Is it different for documentaries? Because I see films like Psycho and 60's Bonds being released on Blu Ray, but yet programs like Blue Planet don't get released. I know Blue Planet wasn't "shot in HD" or something but surely it could be remastered? I mean if these are coming out then I don't see why not.

Because The Blue Planet was filmed with a mixture of film (outside of the water) and SD Video (underwater). They could scan the original film to produce an HD master but the underwater sections (most of the series) could only ever be upscaled

The Apocalypse · 08-29-2012, 04:26 PM

Got an email back from the BBC

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They will be available in complete forms.

Kind Regards

DVD Enquiry Line

Natty · 08-29-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by EclipseSSD

Got an email back from the BBC

Awesome news. Cheers dude

The Apocalypse · 08-29-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

Awesome news. Cheers dude

No problem.

This is great news, I'm pretty sure Sir David himself wouldn't've been pleased if they were half-releases.

The Apocalypse · 09-17-2012, 02:09 PM

Release date is now 5th November according to the BVA, though Amazon still says the 24th of this month.

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	#6
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1276 Blu-ray collection:6790 DVD collection:254 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	#7
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, 04:56 PM	#3
James78 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011	Sorry! My mistake.

08-01-2012, 05:30 PM	#5
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	#9
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.

08-20-2012, 08:21 PM	#12
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	Also the release date for both appears to be November 5, according to the BVA, though Amazon still says September 24. Note: http://www.bva.org.uk/node/1909263 - Life on Earth- 150 minutes (A compliation) This is very disappointing, and I think Trials of Life might go the same way.

08-20-2012, 09:37 PM	#14
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	Perhaps an email to 2\|entertain might clear things up.

08-21-2012, 07:48 AM	#15
Natty Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Devon, UK Blu-ray collection:678 DVD collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I don't really understand the whole "film" part of films, as in, what they are shot on. Is it different for documentaries? Because I see films like Psycho and 60's Bonds being released on Blu Ray, but yet programs like Blue Planet don't get released. I know Blue Planet wasn't "shot in HD" or something but surely it could be remastered? I mean if these are coming out then I don't see why not.

09-17-2012, 02:09 PM	#20
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	Release date is now 5th November according to the BVA, though Amazon still says the 24th of this month.

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