Planet Earth: The Definitive Thread - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

DavePS3 · 09-07-2007, 03:43 PM

Aw what the Hell, that whole series is worth the bucks just for that episode!!!

SS316SRV · 09-07-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger roach

Hey, no spoilers!!!

(j/k)

I could tell you what's in every scene. I could describe every detail of the footage. It will still blow your mind because the words that humans are able to form are inadequete when depicting the quality of the footage.

glenn22 · 09-07-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SS316SRV

I could tell you what's in every scene. I could describe every detail of the footage. It will still blow your mind because the words that humans are able to form are inadequete when depicting the quality of the footage.

That's some pretty high praise. Sounds like I'm definitely going to need to pick this up.

disbthai · 09-07-2007, 03:45 PM

I heard theres two versions the BBC and the US. I heard the US is in 1080i and its about 40-50 minutes shorter than BBC 1080p.

Blu-ray San · 09-07-2007, 03:47 PM

It's already in my amazon cart ready to order on the 18th!

DavePS3 · 09-07-2007, 03:49 PM

Not on Blu-Ray but Attenborough's Life In THe Undergrowth is slick too. Honest to God, you haven't lived 'til you've seen the Centipede who catches Bats in mid-air. Freaky, man!!!

Undergrowth doesn't have an overly great PQ but very informative. It's two discs and was BBC doc' as well.

SS316SRV · 09-07-2007, 03:54 PM

The only version available is the BBC version.

Rheologuy · 09-07-2007, 03:57 PM

I bought it when it first came out for $66 on Amazon. This is one that doesn't get old. You will watch it again and again. You'll keep asking yourself, "How on earth did they ever get that shot!" Some have called it the greatest achievement in television. Get the BBC version-- Attenborough has more class than Sigourney.

glenn22 · 09-07-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rheologuy

I bought it when it first came out for $66 on Amazon. This is one that doesn't get old. You will watch it again and again. You'll keep asking yourself, "How on earth did they ever get that shot!" Some have called it the greatest achievement in television. Get the BBC version-- Attenborough has more class than Sigourney.

How can I tell if it's the BBC version or not? will it indicate on the box somehow?

Rheologuy · 09-07-2007, 04:08 PM

Richard Attenborough is the narrator on the BBC version. Sigourney Weaver narrates the US version. It should be apparent in the listing on Amazon.

Sheperd_Aiki · 09-07-2007, 04:09 PM

Well worth it. Our entire family loves it.

SS316SRV · 09-07-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn22

How can I tell if it's the BBC version or not? will it indicate on the box somehow?

The BBC is the only version available.

tron3 · 09-07-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn22

That's some pretty high praise. Sounds like I'm definitely going to need to pick this up.

Mine should get here in a week or two. I bought it on the word of high praise, and to show off my blu-ray player.

I figure it is a great thing to play in the background during a dinner party.

glenn22 · 09-07-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rheologuy

Richard Attenborough is the narrator on the BBC version. Sigourney Weaver narrates the US version. It should be apparent in the listing on Amazon.

David Attenborough isn't it? anyways, I am pretty sure it said it was narrated by him on the box I was looking at.

WriteSimply · 09-07-2007, 04:29 PM

Both are BBC versions. It just aired on DiscoveryHD in the US.

The biggest difference as others have pointed out is that the Discovery broadcast version with Sigourney is shorter to accomodate the ads, while the BBC version had the full version with Attenbrough.

There are also more extras on the Sigourney version. Neither versions have the making-of for each episode in HD; these making-ofs are available on the DVD version.

Seriously, BBC should tell Warner to redo the encoding with AVC while using BD50.

To the OP: and yes, get it.

fuad

Galley · 09-08-2007, 01:59 AM

It's worth it just for the footage of the Amur leopards.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amur_Leopard

blackhawktraffic · 09-08-2007, 02:15 AM

I still think my favorite episode is the Mountains one, so awesome.

Caligula · 10-09-2007, 12:57 AM

Whats your thoughts on Planet Earth? I thought it was awesome the moment i brought it and played the disc. I like the Ocean disc, and wanted to know buyers opinion on that disc! Is it worth 99 dollars? I thought so until i saw it at target for 84 dollars.. oh well!! I have not watched whole thing yet but defintely enjoyed disc that ive watched though!

is it worth lot moolah?

GregBlu5 · 10-09-2007, 01:17 AM

It's only $66.84/66.94 on DeepDiscount and amazon.com, respectively. But after seeing pieces of it on the Discovery HD channel, I felt it was worth getting.

Flying172 · 10-09-2007, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GregBlu5

It's only $66.84/66.94 on DeepDiscount and amazon.com, respectively. But after seeing pieces of it on the Discovery HD channel, I felt it was worth getting.

With the 25% off code at warnervideo.com you can pick up Planet Earth for $59.97.

10-09-2007, 12:57 AM	#38
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	Planet Earth Whats your thoughts on Planet Earth? I thought it was awesome the moment i brought it and played the disc. I like the Ocean disc, and wanted to know buyers opinion on that disc! Is it worth 99 dollars? I thought so until i saw it at target for 84 dollars.. oh well!! I have not watched whole thing yet but defintely enjoyed disc that ive watched though! is it worth lot moolah?

10-09-2007, 01:17 AM	#39
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	Cheaper elsewhere It's only $66.84/66.94 on DeepDiscount and amazon.com, respectively. But after seeing pieces of it on the Discovery HD channel, I felt it was worth getting.

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09-07-2007, 03:43 PM	#21
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Aw what the Hell, that whole series is worth the bucks just for that episode!!!

09-07-2007, 03:45 PM	#24
disbthai Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Cedar Hill, TX Blu-ray reviews:9	I heard theres two versions the BBC and the US. I heard the US is in 1080i and its about 40-50 minutes shorter than BBC 1080p.

09-07-2007, 03:47 PM	#25
Blu-ray San Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:New York Trading Score:12	It's already in my amazon cart ready to order on the 18th!

09-07-2007, 03:49 PM	#26
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Not on Blu-Ray but Attenborough's Life In THe Undergrowth is slick too. Honest to God, you haven't lived 'til you've seen the Centipede who catches Bats in mid-air. Freaky, man!!! Undergrowth doesn't have an overly great PQ but very informative. It's two discs and was BBC doc' as well.

09-07-2007, 03:54 PM	#27
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	The only version available is the BBC version.

09-07-2007, 03:57 PM	#28
Rheologuy Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	I bought it when it first came out for $66 on Amazon. This is one that doesn't get old. You will watch it again and again. You'll keep asking yourself, "How on earth did they ever get that shot!" Some have called it the greatest achievement in television. Get the BBC version-- Attenborough has more class than Sigourney.

09-07-2007, 04:08 PM	#30
Rheologuy Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Richard Attenborough is the narrator on the BBC version. Sigourney Weaver narrates the US version. It should be apparent in the listing on Amazon.

09-07-2007, 04:09 PM	#31
Sheperd_Aiki Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:California Central Coast	Well worth it. Our entire family loves it.

09-07-2007, 04:29 PM	#35
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Both are BBC versions. It just aired on DiscoveryHD in the US. The biggest difference as others have pointed out is that the Discovery broadcast version with Sigourney is shorter to accomodate the ads, while the BBC version had the full version with Attenbrough. There are also more extras on the Sigourney version. Neither versions have the making-of for each episode in HD; these making-ofs are available on the DVD version. Seriously, BBC should tell Warner to redo the encoding with AVC while using BD50. To the OP: and yes, get it. fuad

09-08-2007, 01:59 AM	#36
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	It's worth it just for the footage of the Amur leopards. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amur_Leopard

09-08-2007, 02:15 AM	#37
blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	I still think my favorite episode is the Mountains one, so awesome.

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