David Attenborough to narrate BBC documentary series Planet Earth II - Blu-ray Forum

amoergosum · 02-22-2016, 02:41 PM

"LONDON — David Attenborough has come on board to narrate natural history series “Planet Earth II,” which is being presented to international buyers at a BBC Worldwide sales event in Liverpool, England tomorrow.

BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the U.K. broadcaster, has inked its first sales on the six-part show, ahead of BBC Worldwide Showcase, which draws 700 international buyers.

The series, which is a co-production between the BBC, BBC America, ZDF in Germany and France Televisions in France, has just been picked up by Sweden’s SVT, Denmark’s DR and Italy’s Mediaset. Its launch comes a decade on from the critically acclaimed “Planet Earth,” which sold to more than 230 territories.

Attenborough will be in Liverpool for an event on Tuesday to launch the series. He will be interviewed on stage by documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux, and will be joined by the show’s executive producer Mike Gunton and the series producer Tom Hugh-Jones.

“Planet Earth II,” previously known by its working title “One Planet,” explores “the characteristics of Earth’s most iconic habitats and the extraordinary ways animals survive within them.”

Gunton said: “Ten years after ‘Planet Earth’ first brought the wonders of the natural world to viewers in HD, ‘Planet Earth II’ is another game-changer. Shot in UHD, the epic scale and ambition of this series is second to none. It will be a truly immersive experience, providing audiences with a unique perspective on the most extraordinary places and animals on our planet.”

BBC Worldwide Showcase runs Feb. 22-24."

http://variety.com/2016/tv/global/da...ii-1201711576/

540Blue · 02-22-2016, 03:05 PM

Great news. I loved the first series and will definitely check these out when they are available.

Dalekbuster523Bluray · 02-22-2016, 03:07 PM

Even David Attenborough's doing sequels now I see...

The Apocalypse · 02-22-2016, 03:21 PM

Can't wait for this. Sir David Attenborough, at 89, still doing these shows and he has no intention of retiring. He's had an impressive career.

TheGeneral · 02-22-2016, 03:35 PM

Excellent news!

agoofykindasuperman · 02-22-2016, 03:42 PM

Stoked for this. Love these series and haven't seen/heard of any new ones to pick up recently so this is great news!

Krizzle1 · 02-22-2016, 03:43 PM

Looks like this is going to be more epic that the first

SquidPuppet · 02-22-2016, 06:30 PM

Never expected this, but MEGA stoked.

MosHighDef · 02-22-2016, 06:40 PM

epic news

SethRex · 02-22-2016, 08:43 PM

I haven't even seen the first planet earth series, but this sounds awesome.

SquidPuppet · 02-23-2016, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SethRex

I haven't even seen the first planet earth series, but this sounds awesome.

What????????????????????????????????

How is that possible???????????????

celticmoon · 10-13-2016, 12:22 AM

Swimming sloth!!

SquidPuppet · 10-13-2016, 01:27 AM

Oh my gaaawd!!!

SleeperAgent · 10-13-2016, 02:46 AM

Super hyped. Day one bluray buy naturally.

harpolini · 10-15-2016, 06:11 PM

Extended trailer:

Hans Zimmer is doing the score! Looks like there is a pre-order link already on Amazon UK. Six-part series airs in UK in November.

Member-275053 · 10-16-2016, 12:22 AM

I saw the trailer today on the YouTube homepage! So excited for the return of this brilliant series!

Blu-Curry · 10-16-2016, 02:44 AM

I didn't know this was happening! Great news!!

jkington · 10-16-2016, 07:35 AM

Seriously can't wait.... I imagine it will be at least another 6-12 months before we see this released on UHD?

ShellOilJunior · 10-21-2016, 05:32 PM

The blu-ray can't come soon enough.

Strapped4Cash · 10-21-2016, 06:33 PM

They found Earth-2 ?!?!!!1??!! Great news.

02-22-2016, 02:41 PM	#1
amoergosum Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:820 Trading Score:9	David Attenborough to narrate BBC documentary series Planet Earth II "LONDON — David Attenborough has come on board to narrate natural history series “Planet Earth II,” which is being presented to international buyers at a BBC Worldwide sales event in Liverpool, England tomorrow. BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the U.K. broadcaster, has inked its first sales on the six-part show, ahead of BBC Worldwide Showcase, which draws 700 international buyers. The series, which is a co-production between the BBC, BBC America, ZDF in Germany and France Televisions in France, has just been picked up by Sweden’s SVT, Denmark’s DR and Italy’s Mediaset. Its launch comes a decade on from the critically acclaimed “Planet Earth,” which sold to more than 230 territories. Attenborough will be in Liverpool for an event on Tuesday to launch the series. He will be interviewed on stage by documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux, and will be joined by the show’s executive producer Mike Gunton and the series producer Tom Hugh-Jones. “Planet Earth II,” previously known by its working title “One Planet,” explores “the characteristics of Earth’s most iconic habitats and the extraordinary ways animals survive within them.” Gunton said: “Ten years after ‘Planet Earth’ first brought the wonders of the natural world to viewers in HD, ‘Planet Earth II’ is another game-changer. Shot in UHD, the epic scale and ambition of this series is second to none. It will be a truly immersive experience, providing audiences with a unique perspective on the most extraordinary places and animals on our planet.” BBC Worldwide Showcase runs Feb. 22-24." http://variety.com/2016/tv/global/da...ii-1201711576/

02-22-2016, 03:05 PM	#2
540Blue Power Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Virginia 4K collection:93 Blu-ray collection:1340 DVD collection:27 Trading Score:38	Great news. I loved the first series and will definitely check these out when they are available.

02-22-2016, 03:07 PM	#3
Dalekbuster523Bluray Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2014 Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:128 DVD collection:68 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Even David Attenborough's doing sequels now I see...

02-22-2016, 03:21 PM	#4
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	Can't wait for this. Sir David Attenborough, at 89, still doing these shows and he has no intention of retiring. He's had an impressive career.

02-22-2016, 03:35 PM	#5
TheGeneral Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:585 DVD collection:10 MA collection:39 Digital collection:1270 iTunes collection:6319 Prime collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	Excellent news!

02-22-2016, 03:42 PM	#6
agoofykindasuperman Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:618 Blu-ray collection:2041 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:178	Stoked for this. Love these series and haven't seen/heard of any new ones to pick up recently so this is great news!

02-22-2016, 03:43 PM	#7
Krizzle1 Power Member Member since:Jan 2015 Location:the island Trading Score:14	Looks like this is going to be more epic that the first

02-22-2016, 06:30 PM	#8
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Never expected this, but MEGA stoked.

02-22-2016, 06:40 PM	#9
MosHighDef Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:socal 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:12	epic news

02-22-2016, 08:43 PM	#10
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	I haven't even seen the first planet earth series, but this sounds awesome.

10-13-2016, 01:27 AM	#13
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Oh my gaaawd!!!

10-13-2016, 02:46 AM	#14
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Super hyped. Day one bluray buy naturally.

10-16-2016, 12:22 AM	#16
Member-275053 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2013	I saw the trailer today on the YouTube homepage! So excited for the return of this brilliant series!

10-16-2016, 02:44 AM	#17
Blu-Curry Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Canada 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:409 Digital collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	I didn't know this was happening! Great news!!

10-16-2016, 07:35 AM	#18
jkington Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia Home Theater Gallery:33 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:297 DVD collection:39 iTunes collection:43 Trading Score:6	Seriously can't wait.... I imagine it will be at least another 6-12 months before we see this released on UHD?

10-21-2016, 05:32 PM	#19
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	The blu-ray can't come soon enough.

10-21-2016, 06:33 PM	#20
Strapped4Cash Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Los Angeles-ish, CA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1151 DVD collection:2941 iTunes collection:10 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:177	They found Earth-2 ?!?!!!1??!! Great news.

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