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From Doculmentary DVD > The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray] (2008)Planet Earth From the makers of The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, with an unprecedented production budget of $25 million, comes the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, shot entirely in high definition, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. A stunning television experience that captures rare action, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitats. Planet Earth takes you to places you have never seen before, to experience sights and sounds you may never experience anywhere else. Wild China An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure, "Wild China" is a series of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes, each based around the travels of a real historical character. With splendour, scale and romance, Wild China lifts the veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country, delving into its vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe, the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands, through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and see, in pioneering images, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare creatures. Galapagos The inspiration for Darwin 's theory of evolution, the Galápagos Islands are a living laboratory, a geological conveyor belt that has given birth to and seen the death of many species of plants and animals. As the western islands rise up from the sea offering a chance of life, the eastern islands sink back beneath the waves guaranteeing only death. Between the two are the middle islands; fertile, lush land in its prime that contains an incredible diversity of life. Nowhere else on the Earth are the twin processes of creation and extinction of species so starkly apparent... see it all unfold before your eyes in this stunning series filmed entirely in high definition from the BBC and the National Geographic Channel. Ganges A sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world - the Ganges. Human life and nature bustle along her river banks, in a kaleidoscope of colour and energy. From man-hunting tigers to giant lizards, here the wildlife is as diverse as the people. Traversing from the peaks of the Himalayas through frenetic cities to the teeming delta where the river meets the sea, this is a vibrant and colourful look at how the Ganges shaped the wildlife, culture and beliefs of India.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #511 in DVD
- Brand: BBC Video
- Released on: 2008-08-05
- Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
- Formats: Color, Subtitled, Widescreen
- Original language: English
- Subtitled in: English
- Number of discs: 8
- Dimensions: 2.00 pounds
- Running time: 1150 minutes
Customer Reviews
Our World in High-Def, plus Awesome Narration
As I had read in reviews before purchasing this box set, the Planet Earth discs are, indeed, packed in their box very tightly. I don't know what genius came up with that particular four-disc layout, but it was rather difficult to work with - at first it wouldn't let the discs go, now it barely holds them in place.
But aside from that technical difficulty:
Fantastic images of Earth that most of us will never live to see.
Presented in incredibly beautiful high definition.
Excellent narrators (especially David Attenborough).
If you like documentaries, or if you have the patience to try one, there's no better way to start - I'm on my third chapter of Wild China right now and my roommate has started watching them with me just because the images and accompanying soundtrack are so amazing.
If you're reading this review, then you're probably interested - buy this set, you won't regret it. Also, if you don't have a 46"+ HDTV with 1080p resolution, add one of those to your cart as well - the realism is incredible.
Great Product, would be perfect if...
I bought this collection because I already have the Planet Earth in DVD and I tought if it already looks amazing on a regular DVD it would be fantastic on high definition... and it really is! The Planet Earth mainly, is amazing, with its fantastic images... Sadly, one of the best things from the original DVDs, the Planet Earth Diares, kind of a making of, explaining how complex and difficult is to produce such beautiful footage, is missing in this edition; and I can't understand why! Also I have to agree with the one star reviews complaining about the package... If I didn't knew that before I probably would already damaged one DVD! Remember to be extra careful! Besides that is a must have collection!
Amazing, Beautiful view of our planet
This series was well worth the $100 or so I paid. The quality of the blu-ray adds to the amazing footage they captured. There are many things shown in this series that most people will never get a chance to see. It opens your mind to the complexity and beauty of our planet. A must for any nature lover!!!
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