Earth: The Biography [Blu-ray]
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List Price: $39.99
Our Price: $27.75
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Manufacturer: BBC Warner
Starring: James Earl Jones, Patrick Stewart
Directed By: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield
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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: Blu-ray
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0883929026050
Format: Color
Label: BBC Warner
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: BBC Warner
Release Date: 2008-07-22
Running Time: 90
Studio: BBC Warner
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Summary: Another EPIC from BBC
Comment: In the beginning there was Planet Earth.. now there is Earth: The Biography. As a child I grew up being immersed in the physical geography and the birth of the earth.
Beautifully described via CG on plate tectonics and volcanoes, the destructive power of ice and water, and the vital importance of the the atmosphere.
For those that have watched the Life of Series by David Attenborough, will notice repeated footage those series, as well as repeated footage from Planet Earth, and Ganges.
Despite the various comments that this is a standard definition presentation by BBC, when I play it on my PS3, I am getting 1080i and not 420p, as some have remarked. Not true 1080p, but nonetheless stunning.
Great addition to my collection of BBC and Nat Geo documentaries.
Customer Rating:
Summary: 1080i not 1080p and a bit lack luster
Comment: I was looking forward to this Blu ray having previously seen Ganges and Wild China. Earth was not in their league. It was if the BBC had subcontracted the task out, and the film makers took short cuts on the quality. The host is also a little annoying I feel. He comes across as if he's over doing it a bit.
So even though it was very educational, with the message not to worry, once we're all dead the Earth will still be here, I was not totally entertained in the manner previous shows had. So three stars.
Shape up BBC, we're used to the best !
Customer Rating:
Summary: A must have!
Comment: Hi there, first of all I have to say "wow"!
Ordered from germany (the bluray is "regional code free") I received the disc within 1,5 weeks! Thanx to Amazon US!
If you like "Planet Earth" and other highly produced doku's from the BBC you have to order this great view of the "EARTH"! Five different titles - from "Volcanos" via "Ice" to "Rare Earth" brings you the permanent changing wonder's of our great planet a bit closer! A good narrator, highly quality pictures mixed with great computer simulations, that's all what my (your) Full HD panel need!
Joerg
Customer Rating:
Summary: Riveting
Comment: With the HD picture and the spectacular content, Earth: The Biography is a riveting program!
Customer Rating:
Summary: 2 Stars for presentation only - the rest is science guess work, speculative nonsense
Comment: Yes, a great looking documentary without a shadow of a doubt. But as is the case in any film which attempts to travel back in time - it's unreliable. What they teach as truth today will be thrown out of the window tomorrow. The fact is: Nobody was there 4 billion years ago and it's all guesswork on the evidence they have NOW.
It will have you believe that ALL scientists agree that this was the way it all happened, but it gives you absolutely no clue that the scientific community is completely split.
But again we are asked to worship at the alter of these great scientists who know everything, who are we to argue? So long as these productions keep people brainwashed with flashing lights and handy camerawork, it's all good for the sad demi-gods who arrogantly assume to know everything.
Complete garbage.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Another EPIC from BBC
Comment: In the beginning there was Planet Earth.. now there is Earth: The Biography. As a child I grew up being immersed in the physical geography and the birth of the earth.
Beautifully described via CG on plate tectonics and volcanoes, the destructive power of ice and water, and the vital importance of the the atmosphere.
For those that have watched the Life of Series by David Attenborough, will notice repeated footage those series, as well as repeated footage from Planet Earth, and Ganges.
Despite the various comments that this is a standard definition presentation by BBC, when I play it on my PS3, I am getting 1080i and not 420p, as some have remarked. Not true 1080p, but nonetheless stunning.
Great addition to my collection of BBC and Nat Geo documentaries.
Customer Rating:
Summary: 1080i not 1080p and a bit lack luster
Comment: I was looking forward to this Blu ray having previously seen Ganges and Wild China. Earth was not in their league. It was if the BBC had subcontracted the task out, and the film makers took short cuts on the quality. The host is also a little annoying I feel. He comes across as if he's over doing it a bit.
So even though it was very educational, with the message not to worry, once we're all dead the Earth will still be here, I was not totally entertained in the manner previous shows had. So three stars.
Shape up BBC, we're used to the best !
Customer Rating:
Summary: A must have!
Comment: Hi there, first of all I have to say "wow"!
Ordered from germany (the bluray is "regional code free") I received the disc within 1,5 weeks! Thanx to Amazon US!
If you like "Planet Earth" and other highly produced doku's from the BBC you have to order this great view of the "EARTH"! Five different titles - from "Volcanos" via "Ice" to "Rare Earth" brings you the permanent changing wonder's of our great planet a bit closer! A good narrator, highly quality pictures mixed with great computer simulations, that's all what my (your) Full HD panel need!
Joerg
Customer Rating:
Summary: Riveting
Comment: With the HD picture and the spectacular content, Earth: The Biography is a riveting program!
Customer Rating:
Summary: 2 Stars for presentation only - the rest is science guess work, speculative nonsense
Comment: Yes, a great looking documentary without a shadow of a doubt. But as is the case in any film which attempts to travel back in time - it's unreliable. What they teach as truth today will be thrown out of the window tomorrow. The fact is: Nobody was there 4 billion years ago and it's all guesswork on the evidence they have NOW.
It will have you believe that ALL scientists agree that this was the way it all happened, but it gives you absolutely no clue that the scientific community is completely split.
But again we are asked to worship at the alter of these great scientists who know everything, who are we to argue? So long as these productions keep people brainwashed with flashing lights and handy camerawork, it's all good for the sad demi-gods who arrogantly assume to know everything.
Complete garbage.
This landmark series uses specialist imaging and compelling narrative to tell the life story of our planet, how it works, and what makes it so special. Examining the great forces that shape the Earth - volcanoes, the ocean, the atmosphere and ice - the programme explores their central roles in our planet's story. How do these forces affect the Earth's landscape, its climate, and its history? CGI gives the audience a ringside seat at these great events, while the final episode brings together all the themes of the series and argues that Earth is an exceptionally rare kind of planet - giving us a special responsibility to look after our unique world. This is a series that shows the Earth in new and surprising ways. Extensive use of satellite imagery reveals new views of our planet, while timelapse filmed over many months brings the planet to life. Offering a balance between dramatic visuals and illuminating facts, this ground-breaking series makes global science truly compelling.
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