Planet Earth II 4K UHD (2016) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

foxborough · 12-08-2016, 06:47 PM

So luckily I have one of the Panasonic TVs that support HLG. Just had a quick look at the footage on I Player and all I can say is wow! If the footage is an indication of the quality of the UHD then this is a must buy for me.

Brandon B · 12-09-2016, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

why use a format 95% of tv manufacturers haven't even mentioned before let alone support.

Because the signal is compatible with older SDR sets. Same reasoning NTSC color was used when black and white was prevalent.

mysticwaterfall · 12-09-2016, 03:38 AM

As I understand it, HLG can be added via firmware since it just requires a change in hdmi signal processing. LG at least has said it's 2016 sets are capable of doing this and will add it in the future (http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2016/08/ne...-technologies/)

The better question is, 3 HDR formats would seem excessive. No UHD players even support Dolby Vision and here with HLG. Going to be a huge mess if you have discs that are HDR in some players/TVs and not others.

Crimsoncleaver · 12-09-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

Geeze... all these new techs coming out. if you were to wait on a TV purchase until the dust settles on new technology, you'll never buy a TV again!

I just bought the LG 65" OLED E6 with Dolby Vision, now there's HLG and no word yet if my TV will be firmware-upgradeable to it, or if LG is going to say "No, buy a new TV".

I wasn't alive for it, but I know back in the day TV buying decisions were simply: "This one's Black & White! This one's in colour! This one's in colour and comes with a remote!"

At this rate my next set will be 2019! - though thinking about it, that would be 5 years with my current set so quite appropriate
Hopefully by then there's a 2018 75" Sony OLED at a reasonable price (seems next year rumours are just of 55" and 65" models) with all the wacky HDR formats supported and passive 3D. Until that happens am stuck with my SDR 79x900B, which at every UHD turn is getting less and less support!

zmarty · 12-09-2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mysticwaterfall

As I understand it, HLG can be added via firmware since it just requires a change in hdmi signal processing. LG at least has said it's 2016 sets are capable of doing this and will add it in the future (http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2016/08/ne...-technologies/)

I don't see where on that page it says that 2016 models can be upgraded to HLG. Those are prototypes aka next year's models.

Geoff D · 12-09-2016, 06:19 PM

Ah, right. I've just been told that the Panasonic's don't have HLG, and if you read the blurb on the actual BBC page it basically says that they're not using the HLG yet, even though they waffle on about it as being part of this test. Bolded for emphasis:

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Originally Posted by BBC

From today the BBC is trialling Ultra HD and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HGL) as part of an exciting experiment. On supported devices you will be able to watch four stunning minutes of footage from Planet Earth II in Ultra HD and, in time, HGL.

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Originally Posted by BBC

For the full benefit you will need a HDR TV that supports HLG. We are working with manufacturers to enable this but in the meantime, the footage is also available in Stunning Ultra HD on the following devices for now. We will add new devices to this list as they become available.

So basically it's not even in HDR at this moment (an AVF user confirmed it wasn't activating HDR) but it IS in the wider 2020 colour gamut according to that same user.

HDRguy · 12-09-2016, 11:27 PM

The Original BBC Planet Earth was first released in HD DVD format prior to BD.
Let's make sure we all jump on PE II in UHD before UHD goes the way of HD DVD. Streaming will definitely be king within five years for better or worst.

2M8O · 12-12-2016, 03:21 AM

Just pre-ordered 4K UHD version from Amazon US.

First video content of any kind I've ever "pre-ordered" let alone the first I've done so when there is no release date yet!

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ray0414 · 12-21-2016, 03:39 PM

BBC has officially confirmed the 4k blu ray release, date pending.

http://www.techradar.com/news/bbc-co...s-on-the-cards

Mavrick · 01-01-2017, 03:12 PM

Could be march in the US but this guy also says it will be an store exclusive.

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Originally Posted by markaduffy

Hi, don't have permission to post new thread. Tried searching for this, can't find a thread. Ad on a TV in Best Buy said BBC Planet Earth 2 UHD released, exclusive to them in March. This will be a game changer. The photography is amazing in 1080. This will be even better.

2M8O · 01-02-2017, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

Could be march in the US but this guy also says it will be an store exclusive.

Amazon has it for sale on preorder so if someone says that Best Buy has an "exclusive" it would not be for long.

markaduffy · 01-02-2017, 02:34 AM

If Best Buy have an exclusive, they might have it earlier than everyone else.... however the exclusive could just be actual brick stores, and not online. Cannot wait. Just purchased UHD player, and The Revenant looks awesome on it.

tyrok · 01-03-2017, 10:23 PM

BBC America premiere has been delayed 3 weeks to February 18:

http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/...0170103bbca01/

That puts the finale on April 1st. Expect the UHD release between then and Earth Day 3 weeks later.

IroquoisPliskin · 01-03-2017, 10:29 PM

So end of April, wow this release is gonna be AMAZING on UHD.

elwaylite · 01-03-2017, 11:55 PM

Day one buy on UHD disc for me, will NOT be watching on broadcast tv. My wife and I loved version I.

Pieter V · 01-11-2017, 01:50 PM

Warner Bros releases this title in Canada. Possible release date: March 14th, 2017

2M8O · 01-11-2017, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pieter V

Warner Bros releases this title in Canada. Possible release date: March 14th, 2017

Would you share your source link?

Pieter V · 01-11-2017, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2M8O

Would you share your source link?

PoshFrosh · 01-12-2017, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

Geeze... all these new techs coming out. if you were to wait on a TV purchase until the dust settles on new technology, you'll never buy a TV again!

I just bought the LG 65" OLED E6 with Dolby Vision, now there's HLG and no word yet if my TV will be firmware-upgradeable to it, or if LG is going to say "No, buy a new TV".

I wasn't alive for it, but I know back in the day TV buying decisions were simply: "This one's Black & White! This one's in colour! This one's in colour and comes with a remote!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmarty

I don't see where on that page it says that 2016 models can be upgraded to HLG. Those are prototypes aka next year's models.

For those interested (like myself, who just bought an OLED), here is a link to LG's statement that 2016 sets *will* be firmware upgradable to HLG:

http://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php...&id=1484051855

agoofykindasuperman · 01-12-2017, 04:11 PM

Yeah I seen that! That's great news

Can't wait to own this set. Already pre ordered it off Amazon.ca for less than the US price!

12-09-2016, 11:27 PM	#67
HDRguy Member Member since:Aug 2016 Location:Clearwater, Fl	Planet Earth HD DVD The Original BBC Planet Earth was first released in HD DVD format prior to BD. Let's make sure we all jump on PE II in UHD before UHD goes the way of HD DVD. Streaming will definitely be king within five years for better or worst.

12-08-2016, 06:47 PM	#61
foxborough Active Member Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Leeds, United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:53	So luckily I have one of the Panasonic TVs that support HLG. Just had a quick look at the footage on I Player and all I can say is wow! If the footage is an indication of the quality of the UHD then this is a must buy for me.

12-09-2016, 03:38 AM	#63
mysticwaterfall Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Right Behind You 4K collection:768 Blu-ray collection:2443 DVD collection:267 Trading Score:164	As I understand it, HLG can be added via firmware since it just requires a change in hdmi signal processing. LG at least has said it's 2016 sets are capable of doing this and will add it in the future (http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2016/08/ne...-technologies/) The better question is, 3 HDR formats would seem excessive. No UHD players even support Dolby Vision and here with HLG. Going to be a huge mess if you have discs that are HDR in some players/TVs and not others.

12-12-2016, 03:21 AM	#68
2M8O Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2015	Just pre-ordered 4K UHD version from Amazon US. First video content of any kind I've ever "pre-ordered" let alone the first I've done so when there is no release date yet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-21-2016, 03:39 PM	#69
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	BBC has officially confirmed the 4k blu ray release, date pending. http://www.techradar.com/news/bbc-co...s-on-the-cards

01-02-2017, 02:34 AM	#72
markaduffy New Member Member since:Jan 2017	If Best Buy have an exclusive, they might have it earlier than everyone else.... however the exclusive could just be actual brick stores, and not online. Cannot wait. Just purchased UHD player, and The Revenant looks awesome on it.

01-03-2017, 10:23 PM	#73
tyrok Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2014 4K collection:1750 Blu-ray collection:1750	BBC America premiere has been delayed 3 weeks to February 18: http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/...0170103bbca01/ That puts the finale on April 1st. Expect the UHD release between then and Earth Day 3 weeks later.

01-03-2017, 10:29 PM	#74
IroquoisPliskin Expert Member Member since:Mar 2013 Trading Score:1	So end of April, wow this release is gonna be AMAZING on UHD.

01-03-2017, 11:55 PM	#75
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	Day one buy on UHD disc for me, will NOT be watching on broadcast tv. My wife and I loved version I.

01-11-2017, 01:50 PM	#76
Pieter V Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:The Netherlands Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:14	Warner Bros releases this title in Canada. Possible release date: March 14th, 2017

01-12-2017, 04:11 PM	#80
agoofykindasuperman Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:620 Blu-ray collection:2047 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:178	Yeah I seen that! That's great news Can't wait to own this set. Already pre ordered it off Amazon.ca for less than the US price!

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