Planet Earth on BD

[Hostility]

i noticed that planet earth is coming out on bluray. anyone see this? worth going out and getting? i figured it would be a good to add to the collection for demoing and what not from the picture quality and vivid colors, any inputs?

 

[jostenmeat]

i noticed that planet earth is coming out on bluray. anyone see this? worth going out and getting? i figured it would be a good to add to the collection for demoing and what not from the picture quality and vivid colors, any inputs?

This has been available on BD for a rather long time now. You might be mistaking a new release for something else, perhaps Life (BBC)?

It is IMO that PE is not of demo/reference quality. I think the content is awesome, but that is my take on the matter.

The best PQ for documentaries I have seen are Grand Canyon River at Risk IMAX, and Galapagos.

However, the GC IMAX is rather short, so it may not offer as much value, depending on how you look at it.

 

[Hostility]

ahh sorry, i just seen it in the futureshop flyer today, i thought it was a new release, it is the BBC - planet earth BD (4 discs), i just like to some times watch nature stuff like that as it always has nice colours and picture quality, just didnt know if it was worth buying or not.

 

[dkane360]

ahh sorry, i just seen it in the futureshop flyer today, i thought it was a new release, it is the BBC - planet earth BD (4 discs), i just like to some times watch nature stuff like that as it always has nice colours and picture quality, just didnt know if it was worth buying or not.

depends how much you buy it for. i bought it for $40 at costco, and its definitely worth it. I haven't watched the whole thing, but its pretty interesting stuff. I'll probably be getting the "life" documentary too.

 

[Shock]

I own it, the BEST documentary on the planet of all time.

 

[TLS Guy]

i noticed that planet earth is coming out on bluray. anyone see this? worth going out and getting? i figured it would be a good to add to the collection for demoing and what not from the picture quality and vivid colors, any inputs?

My son gave me the set. Picture quality is superb.

 

[billy p]

ahh sorry, i just seen it in the futureshop flyer today, i thought it was a new release, it is the BBC - planet earth BD (4 discs), i just like to some times watch nature stuff like that as it always has nice colours and picture quality, just didnt know if it was worth buying or not.

I only have the DVD version but IMO still worth the money. Fwiw...I love all nature shows, it's to bad they're not all broadcast in HD.

Regards, Bill...

 

[j_garcia]

Definitely worth buying and yes there is a BBC version and a US version. The BBC version is much better because the US version has Sigourney Weaver narrating and IMO, it isn't the same. This has been out for over 2 years. BBC is releasing the new series that is a follow up to Planet Earth called LIFE on BD soon though.

 

[jeffsg4mac]

Definitely worth buying and yes there is a BBC version and a US version. The BBC version is much better because the US version has Sigourney Weaver narrating and IMO, it isn't the same. This has been out for over 2 years. BBC is releasing the new series that is a follow up to Planet Earth called LIFE on BD soon though.

I hope it is the same for the Life because Oprah can't narrate her way out of a paper sack. She stinks up the whole show.

Edit: just checked and it is; thank God! it is David Attenborough. http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Life-Blu-ray/8271/

 

[Jack Hammer]

Make sure you get the BBC version, not the US released Discovery channel edition. The original BBC version is 1080p, the US version is 1080i and, IIRC, shorter. The price fluctuates a bit, while I've seen go on sale for just under $40, the normal price seems to float ~$50.

Most of the footage was shot from quite a distance so it's not all reference material. Still it's some of the clearest and best nature footage I've ever seen. While when I first watched it I was a little disappointed with the PQ due to all the hype, I expected crystal clear shots throughout, overall I am very happy with it and have watched it in it's entirety several times. It is by far one of the best nature films I've seen. I highly recommend it.

 

[Shock]

David Attenborough's voice puts me to sleep.

 

[dkane360]

If morgan freeman narrated it, it would be spectacular.

 

[Shock]

If morgan freeman narrated it, it would be spectacular.

You get points for such an awesome statement. Morgan Freeman should narrate everything.

 

[Hostility]

well i picked it up anyways, it says BBC on it, but on the back says 1080i, so i guess its the US version, i will have to double check to see if it has narrating on it or not, i hope not, but i havent opend it yet and still have my reciet, and it was on sale for $39.99. thanks guys!! i cant wait to watch it!


*edit* checked, didnt see anything about "narrating" so hopefully not! lol

 

[Jack Hammer]

well i picked it up anyways, it says BBC on it, but on the back says 1080i, so i guess its the US version, i will have to double check to see if it has narrating on it or not, i hope not, but i havent opend it yet and still have my reciet, and it was on sale for $39.99. thanks guys!! i cant wait to watch it!


*edit* checked, didnt see anything about "narrating" so hopefully not! lol

Apparently there are actually 3 versions on BD. The good UK version (1080p) has a herd of elephants with white birds overhead on a grassy plain on the cover and says "BBC video."

There is similar covered version that says "BBC DVD" and has elephants in a river, this one is 1080i. As is the one that has the sun rising over the planet and says "Discovery HD Theater" near the bottom.

 

[dkane360]

You get points for such an awesome statement. Morgan Freeman should narrate everything.

And you get points for acknowledging my awesome statement

 

[Hostility]

mine says BBC video, and has the heard of elephants with the white birds flying above, but on back says 1080i...

 

[Jack Hammer]

mine says BBC video, and has the heard of elephants with the white birds flying above, but on back says 1080i...

I'd have to say there must be another version I haven't seen. I'm looking at mine right now and it's the same cover but definately says 1080p.

 

[Hostility]

i wish mine was 1080p lol, im just more worried about if there is narrating on it or not, nothing on the case at all says anything about narrating, so i hope not. ill have to open it up sometime and pop it in to see.

 

[GO-NAD!]

Definitely worth buying and yes there is a BBC version and a US version. The BBC version is much better because the US version has Sigourney Weaver narrating and IMO, it isn't the same. This has been out for over 2 years. BBC is releasing the new series that is a follow up to Planet Earth called LIFE on BD soon though.

Sigourney Weaver??? What's up with that - David Attenborough's english not good enough?

How did they do that anyway? Dub Sigourney's voice over David's? Paste her head over his? Or, did they insert complete footage of her?

I'm curious, because I bought a compilation set (DVD) up here, from Costco, with Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Life of Mammals and Life of Birds. All feature David Attenborough. The best DVD purchase I ever made. The whole family loves it. It ain't BD, but the content is still awesome.

I just have one observation and I wonder if anyone else has noticed. While David is narrating, his voice primarily comes from the centre speaker. I say primarily, because occasionally, his voice "spreads" into the mains as well, for no particular reason that I can figure. I don't believe it's receiver setup issue, because I've never heard this phenomenom from any other DVD.