The NZA Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 Anyone know about this? im downloading it now, came highly recommended as a well-done, HD presentation looking at all the earth's environments, one per episode. Ive read nothing but good, and will of course review when ive seen some in like a week or two, just wondering if anyone caught/heard anything. Quote
soldier of fortune Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 We watched the series over here on BBC, and it is indeed amazing. I have a lot of respect for David Attenborough, and some of the shots took them months, the Snow Leopard was one. This will be one of the first BlueRays i purchase when i get my PS3 (which will be soon, cos when i sell my car, i'm getting a new tv, and PS3) Quote
The NZA Posted July 9, 2007 Author Posted July 9, 2007 nice! losifer and bishopcruz are looking to join the club soon too, i think that's good news, and yeah i saw that Attenborough guy's name mentioned before as well....how much of it did you see, any highlights? youre not the first to say its one theyd actually get on blu-ray/HD. Quote
JunkerSeed Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 This is like the most goddamned awesome thing ever. I've only seen the first two episodes so far, but I was blown away. It's a must buy once I get the money. Quote
soldier of fortune Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 I loved the episode about the snow leopards, but the every episode is awesome. Different ecosystem each episode. If you like this, you'd love Blue Planet, by the same team, and other this side David Attenborough is a legend Quote
Reverend Jax Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Are the episodes half-hour, full-hour, or other? Quote
Senshik Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 sounds awesome! Can't wait till Nick finishes the download. Quote
the division of joy Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 jax, the episodes are an 50 minutes to an hour long... spectacular stuff.... Quote
soldier of fortune Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Yeah they we broadcast lasting about 50 mins of episode, then 10 mins behind the scenes which was also good to see Quote
Lycaon Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 I'd heard great things about this (obviously from yall, as well). Guess I should watch it. Quote
Da Cap'n Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 One of the best (if not the best) documentaries I've ever seen! I liked it so much I had to buy it! I got it on dvd... yes I know it's a travesty, but I don't have no gay ass PS3! The version that they're showing here in the states on cable has Sigourney Weaver narrating! It's good, but it ain't no David Attenborough! He's awesome! Quote
Newtype Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 im downloading it now, Or I can make you copys. Quote
alive she cried Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 absolutely mindblowing. david attenborough is a living legend. this is definately his best series, but he has been making consistently high quality documentaries for a long time now Quote
The NZA Posted July 15, 2007 Author Posted July 15, 2007 Or I can make you copys. now you tells me Im watching this one this week, if its as good as ive heard, it could be my first blu-ray purchase. Between this and City of Men, ive some good viewing this week. Quote
The NZA Posted July 22, 2007 Author Posted July 22, 2007 Nabbed the blu-ray for $50 or so...damn, this thing is fucking beautiful. Sen's an episode or more ahead of me, but if any locals wanna watch this the way it needs to be watched, gimme a call. I swear to god, youre gonna see animals you didnt know existed, no lie. Getting The Blue Planet next (the one on the sea), i read the same team is doing Life in Cold Blood, their reptile/amphibian series for next year. I don think weve stopped watching this all week, even re-watching early episodes, and were not even halfway done. Quote
alive she cried Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 once you go attenborough you never go back Quote
soldier of fortune Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 When i get my ps3 i am soo getting that bluray Quote
alive she cried Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 When i get my ps3 i am soo getting that bluray it's spelled "blurry" silly Quote
the division of joy Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 picked this up on blu ray the other day, and i watched the deep oceans one, and i swear, my tv has cum marks all over it! BUY THIS SHIT!!!! Quote
alive she cried Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 i will, when i get a hd dvd drive for my 360, it just would'nt be right watching any other way (except of course watching it on tv like i did when it first aired, i'll shut up now) Quote
The NZA Posted January 25, 2008 Author Posted January 25, 2008 wait, why arent you online with your 360? that's the more pertinent question than, you know, asking why you're buying soon-to-be dead tech like HD-DVD. Quote
alive she cried Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) wait, why arent you online with your 360? that's the more pertinent question than, you know, asking why you're buying soon-to-be dead tech like HD-DVD. oi, don't get me started. the first xbox i got would'nt connect to internet for some reason, that broke recently and i now have a new one but i have'nt tried connecting yet. anyway even if this does connect i won't be able to play online cos my broadband box is in the kitchen and my xbox is in my room and i can't afford the wireless adapter at the moment. so that's why Edited January 25, 2008 by alive she cried Quote
soldier of fortune Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 Have this on Bluray, watching on my new Sony Bravia tv, and all i can say is wow David Attenborough, is a fucking legend. Check out the Episode : Shallow Seas, and you get to see a fucking great white shark chow down on some seals... the camera work and clarity is the reason HD TVs were made! Quote
The NZA Posted October 15, 2009 Author Posted October 15, 2009 i still havent seen the water/sea one i noticed recently, but it seems like the success has spawned another series, looks great so far. Our planet may be home to more than 30 million different animals and plants. And every single one is locked in its own life-long fight for survival. Life uncovers some extraordinary strategies they've developed to stay alive and to breed. Using state-of-the-art filming techniques, this 10-part BBC One series, narrated by David Attenborough, is about extreme behaviour. It's survival of the fittest in their battle against daily life or death challenges. Mind-blowing behaviour captured for TV for the first time includes cheetahs working together to bring down prey twice their size; the courtship battle, known as the heat run, of the humpback whale; a huge number of enormous Humboldt squid joining forces for night-time hunting; and the legendary, fearsome Komodo dragons bringing down their buffalo prey. Four years in the making, Life is full of surprises, drama and spectacle. It's nature but not as you know it. There are strange creatures such as the star-nosed mole, the stalk-eyed fly and the weedy sea dragon. There are epic spectacles including millions of fruit bats darkening the Zambian sky, dozens of polar bears feasting on a whale, and a billion butterflies cloaking a forest in Mexico. The series music is specially created by award-winning composer George Fenton (Plant Earth, Blue Planet).* trailer's here, official site is here. 10 episodes, seems pretty thorough (as ever). supposed to be ongoing right now on BBC, oughta see a bluray release by the holidays. this shot of the insects episode has me intrigued/frightened. Quote
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