Human Planet BBC Earth BD - April 26 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Darkhawk9587 · 03-16-2011, 08:41 PM

So what's the deal with this blu? Is John Hurt narrating? Will it work in Region A players? Has anyone actually seen the program, and if so, is it any good?

I am very hesitant about preordering it, but given that it is BBC, I can't fathom it being bad.

deenn30 · 03-18-2011, 02:56 AM

I bought this Human Planet Bluray discs from Amazon UK...they are actually region free discs.

They all played well in my Oppo BDP 93 zone A/dvd reg 1 blu ray player!!!!!

You dont have to wait for the US version...they are region free!!! Buy now.

The pictures are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It cost me 24 pound with free shipping to Australia. Happy

svenge · 03-18-2011, 07:12 AM

It may well be region free, but doesn't it have 1080i50 video? The vast majority of US/Canada players (and the PS3) and TVs can't handle that framerate. Your Oppo is one of the few that can. In short:

REGION FREE 1080i50 ≠ PLAYABLE ON US EQUIPMENT

stratford · 03-18-2011, 09:29 AM

i'll say it again!!!
cyberlink power DVD says that it runs at 25 frames per second

Deciazulado · 03-18-2011, 01:21 PM

Obviously the US release version should work in US hardware.

Human Planet Blu-ray

Adrock · 03-27-2011, 04:55 PM

I just saw an extended preview for this and I will definitely be picking it up in April when it is released. It looks fantastic. For anyone whom is curious about it, Discovery Channel will be airing the series in its entirety in April.

Andrewtst · 03-27-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by svenge

It may well be region free, but doesn't it have 1080i50 video? The vast majority of US/Canada players (and the PS3) and TVs can't handle that framerate. Your Oppo is one of the few that can. In short:

REGION FREE 1080i50 ≠ PLAYABLE ON US EQUIPMENT

Surprising why American until now never intend to support on 50hz or PAL.

At least in Asian, we no need worried about this as both 50hz, 60hz, PAL or NTSC is fully support.

The only worried is region code issue, it still not much region FREE player available yet, except Oppo and Dune.

svenge · 03-27-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrewtst

Surprising why American until now never intend to support on 50hz or PAL.

At least in Asian, we no need worried about this as both 50hz, 60hz, PAL or NTSC is fully support.

The only worried is region code issue, it still not much region FREE player available yet, except Oppo and Dune.

It's actually not surprising at all that the USA has never supported PAL/50hz video. It's based on the fact that the American electric grid has always been at 60hz, and the Europeans have always been at 50hz. Since different Asian countries have different voltage/hz combinations, electronics destined for that market had to be designed to be more flexible in terms of input.

MvRojo · 04-08-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrock

I just saw an extended preview for this and I will definitely be picking it up in April when it is released. It looks fantastic. For anyone whom is curious about it, Discovery Channel will be airing the series in its entirety in April.

Entirety? Doubtful.

There are 8 60-minute episodes in the UK version, but it's been chopped down to 6 ~44-minute episodes by Discovery Channel.

jerzdawg · 04-11-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkhawk9587

So what's the deal with this blu? Is John Hurt narrating? Will it work in Region A players? Has anyone actually seen the program, and if so, is it any good?

I am very hesitant about preordering it, but given that it is BBC, I can't fathom it being bad.

I caught a bit of this last night and I believe it was Mike Rowe (Deadliest Catch, Dirty Jobs) doing the narrating.

svenge · 04-11-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jerzdawg

I caught a bit of this last night and I believe it was Mike Rowe (Deadliest Catch, Dirty Jobs) doing the narrating.

True, but they're putting the proper BBC version (with John Hurt) on the Blu-ray release. Discovery may well put the shortened Mike Rowe version on their own release (like they did earlier with S. Weaver's Planet Earth and Oprah's Life releases,) but I haven't seen anything about that yet.

Si1entElegy · 04-16-2011, 04:28 AM

Human Planet Blu-ray Review

Rudeboy2025 · 04-16-2011, 05:18 AM

For some reason I thought this was narrated by Mr. Attenborough. I'll still pick this up when the price drops a bit.

EDIT:

I realize now that I was confusing this with Frozen Planet, an upcoming documentary narrated by Mr. Attenborough.

Andrewtst · 04-16-2011, 06:23 AM

Human Planet UK Edition

- it is 3D Lenticular Slip Cover/Case

** This Human Planet 100% confirm Region FREE, but record with 1080i/50, that the reason why some user device at American cannot playback due to 1080i/50 issue. I just check the review of US edition Human Planet at here, it seems US edition also release under 1080i not 1080p. The re-release of Planet Earth Special Edition at UK also under 1080i/50, beside this all UK release of Galápagos, Wild China, Nature's Great Events, South Pacific, and etc all is under 1080i. So be caution when buying UK BBC BD if your player not support 1080i/50.

Another spectacular documentaries release by BBC. Highly recommended!

Darkhawk9587 · 04-16-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Si1entElegy

Human Planet Blu-ray Review

Great review. I'll definitely be picking this up.

maverick22 · 04-18-2011, 03:51 PM

Glad this is coming out next week! Think I'll blind buy Ip Man 2 & King's speech tomorrow. Don't want to spend too much one week. Looks great though! Thanks for the review!

Jr7936 · 05-10-2011, 05:36 PM

I am getting a used copy of this today for 23.45 off of gohastings.com shipped and includes taxes =)

Adrock · 05-10-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jr7936

I am getting a used copy of this today for 23.45 off of gohastings.com shipped and includes taxes =)

Nice! This is such a fantastic release. I just finished watching the 'Jungles' Episode last night (Episode 4) and I have really enjoyed the series so far.

Shagadelic · 07-16-2012, 10:39 PM

saw 2 copies @ BB, & it seems to have something heavy rattleing around inside.
Heavy enough to not be the disk slot holder, felt like a marble.
anyone know what's up?

ended up with planet earth, life (oprah) U&S promo.

smooththaboss · 07-16-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shagadelic

saw 2 copies @ BB, & it seems to have something heavy rattleing around inside.
Heavy enough to not be the disk slot holder, felt like a marble.
anyone know what's up?

ended up with planet earth, life (oprah) U&S promo.

my bestbuy had a copy that had the same thing. I grabbed another copy that didn't have that sound

03-18-2011, 07:12 AM	#23
svenge Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Washington State 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:474 DVD collection:157 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:67	It may well be region free, but doesn't it have 1080i50 video? The vast majority of US/Canada players (and the PS3) and TVs can't handle that framerate. Your Oppo is one of the few that can. In short: REGION FREE 1080i50 ≠ PLAYABLE ON US EQUIPMENT Last edited by svenge; 03-18-2011 at 10:31 AM.

04-16-2011, 05:18 AM	#33
Rudeboy2025 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Middle-Earth 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:1233 DVD collection:16 Trading Score:118	For some reason I thought this was narrated by Mr. Attenborough. I'll still pick this up when the price drops a bit. EDIT: I realize now that I was confusing this with Frozen Planet, an upcoming documentary narrated by Mr. Attenborough. Last edited by Rudeboy2025; 04-16-2011 at 05:27 AM.

04-16-2011, 06:23 AM	#34
Andrewtst Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Johor, Malaysia 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:450 DVD collection:5 iTunes collection:155 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:1	Human Planet UK Edition - it is 3D Lenticular Slip Cover/Case This Human Planet 100% confirm Region FREE*, but record with 1080i/50, that the reason why some user device at American cannot playback due to 1080i/50 issue. I just check the review of US edition Human Planet at here, it seems US edition also release under 1080i not 1080p. The re-release of Planet Earth Special Edition at UK also under 1080i/50, beside this all UK release of Galápagos, Wild China, Nature's Great Events, South Pacific, and etc all is under 1080i. So be caution when buying UK BBC BD if your player not support 1080i/50. Another spectacular documentaries release by BBC. Highly recommended! Last edited by Andrewtst; 04-16-2011 at 06:39 AM.*

07-16-2012, 10:39 PM	#39
Shagadelic Special Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:1007 Trading Score:5	somthin' lose in the case? saw 2 copies @ BB, & it seems to have something heavy rattleing around inside. Heavy enough to not be the disk slot holder, felt like a marble. anyone know what's up? ended up with planet earth, life (oprah) U&S promo.

03-16-2011, 08:41 PM	#21
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	So what's the deal with this blu? Is John Hurt narrating? Will it work in Region A players? Has anyone actually seen the program, and if so, is it any good? I am very hesitant about preordering it, but given that it is BBC, I can't fathom it being bad.

03-18-2011, 02:56 AM	#22
deenn30 New Member Member since:Feb 2009	I bought this Human Planet Bluray discs from Amazon UK...they are actually region free discs. They all played well in my Oppo BDP 93 zone A/dvd reg 1 blu ray player!!!!! You dont have to wait for the US version...they are region free!!! Buy now. The pictures are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It cost me 24 pound with free shipping to Australia. Happy

03-18-2011, 09:29 AM	#24
stratford Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Trading Score:1	i'll say it again!!! cyberlink power DVD says that it runs at 25 frames per second

03-18-2011, 01:21 PM	#25
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7048 DVD collection:4045	Obviously the US release version should work in US hardware. Human Planet Blu-ray

03-27-2011, 04:55 PM	#26
Adrock Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:The Outer Limits Blu-ray collection:412 DVD collection:38 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:205	I just saw an extended preview for this and I will definitely be picking it up in April when it is released. It looks fantastic. For anyone whom is curious about it, Discovery Channel will be airing the series in its entirety in April.

04-16-2011, 04:28 AM	#32
Si1entElegy Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:932 Trading Score:4	Human Planet Blu-ray Review

04-18-2011, 03:51 PM	#36
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:944 Blu-ray collection:1425 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:283	Glad this is coming out next week! Think I'll blind buy Ip Man 2 & King's speech tomorrow. Don't want to spend too much one week. Looks great though! Thanks for the review!

05-10-2011, 05:36 PM	#37
Jr7936 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1299 DVD collection:167 Digital collection:49 Trading Score:245	I am getting a used copy of this today for 23.45 off of gohastings.com shipped and includes taxes =)

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