| The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray] | ![The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cBAGhYtXL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Bbc
Actor: David Attenborough
Studio: BBC WARNER
Category: DVD
List Price: $179.98
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Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 7,009
Format: Color, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Discs: 8
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Running Time: 1150 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5.4 x 2.3
MPN: 883929026340
UPC: 883929026340
EAN: 0883929026340
ASIN: B0019MG35O
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: August 5, 2008
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Product Description
Examines life in various habitats around the world and through the seasons; contemporary look at the unusual wildlife on the islands that inspired Dar
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blu ray October 5, 2008
Thomas M. Fallstich (Allentown, PA)
78 out of 83 found this review helpful
As of this writing I have only previewed each disc in the collection. "Planet Earth" comes w/4 discs and is displayed in 1080 Progressive Scan. The remaining discs in the collection are in 1080i, however, I can see no remarkable difference. There is, however, a marked difference between DVD and Blu-Ray. This collection needs to be seen in Bluray to fully appreciate it's potential. So far, all discs are of the highest quality and interestingly narrated; As good as, or better, than the very best nature documentary one has ever seen on television. Well worth the price for the amount of high-quality footage (over 1000 minutes); Can easily be viewed more than once, especially by children...There is no price difference whether you buy these sets individually or in this box set---this way, though, they come in their individually marked plastic cases, and all 4 boxes fit into the pictured cardboard case.
Why I bought a Blu Ray July 12, 2009
Terry M. Madsen (Salt Lake City, Utah)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
Being a photographer and a lover of nature, animals, and culture I decided to gift myself the new HDTV, Blu Ray and this collection of documentaries for my birthday. I am incredibly pleased with everything I have watched and appreciate the cinematography, writing and narration that went into the making of this series. I have found all the shows so far to be fascinating, informative, even calming and relaxing after a hard day at work. I am humbled by the majesty of our world and feel blessed to experience those parts of it where I may never have a chance to visit.
Great boxed set of great programs! August 21, 2008
Ryan (Alexandria, VA USA)
28 out of 32 found this review helpful
I don't understand the reasoning behind the other review of 2 stars. Yes it is a boxed set of each of the programs that you can also buy separately, but isn't that the definition of a box set? I have seen each of these programs, and they are all excellent! BBC always delivers great documentaries. Planet Earth and Galapagos are a must!
Speechless beauty January 22, 2009
Zheng Jiang (Orlando, FL)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This collection box is 100% worth the money. There are four discs in Planet Earth, 2 discs (6 hours) in Wild China, 1 in Galapagos and 1 in Ganges. All top Blu-ray qualities that you just cannot miss. I absolutely love this collection and will watch it again and again.
HD Benchmark May 24, 2009
Joshua D. Hanser (St. Louis, MO United States)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This set, the Planet Earth portion in particular, is easily the most breathtaking sequence of high definition footage I've yet seen. The 70mm cameras manage to pick up shots with so much in them that it seems impossible that it can all fit within the frame, and yet everything is rendered in perfect detail. If you're looking to push your new technological toys to see how pretty a picture they can get, this is the best way to do it right now.
Not only have I put it through lots of use for just myself, it's a constant source of amazement for guests. Even those that have seen the episodes on tv are blown away by how incredible the blu-ray picture is. A perfect combination of eye-popping color, masterful cinematography, conceptual simplicity.
My only grief, and it is a major one, has nothing to do with the program, but the Planet Earth packaging really grips discs 1 and 4 tight. The first time I tried to remove disc 4 from the case, without any undue amount of pressure, the disc snapped in half. It seems in the feedback that this has happened to several others also. Luckily for me Amazon replaced my set and this problem must not have gone unnoticed by the manufacturer because the interior packaging was slightly different and less troublesome in the replacement (now having 2 double-sided flaps inside instead of 1 flap and a nub on either side of the cover). Either way, these discs are a gem, so take care with them.
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