Planet Earth Series (Discovery Channel) - HDDVD, BluRay, DVD

[nosferatu51]

Amazon has preorders for this great box set at $10 off (w/ free shipping) and it comes out on the 24th. Anybody with an HD format (HDDVD or BluRay) should not pass this up, it is absolutely stunning even on cable so I can only imagine it would be even nicer on a true HD format (cable can't carry a true HD bandwidth).

HDDVD version here: http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Earth-Complete-BBC-DVD/dp/B000MRAAJW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/104-7423720-1045551?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1176685816&sr=8-2

**EDIT: Just wanted to clarify. Amazon says the MSRP is $99, but everywhere else I've seen it listed has it for $79 (Best Buy, etc included) and thus the reason I say it is a $10 savings. I have no idea if that $79 is also a sale price form those other stores though.

[elsnow77]

i love this show, too bad i don't have an hd-dvd player or any money

[abhinav]

There is an deal going on with this in the WB thread i believe (%30 off and free shipping maybe?) but it's around this price i think. Still a solid price, i might just pick it up on Blu Ray
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Earth-Complete-BBC-Blu-ray/dp/B000MRAAJM/ref=sr_1_4/102-5297427-1094557?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1176702224&sr=1-4

[Unassuming Local Guy]

Is this the version that was aired in the US or UK? I'm not sure how well Sigourney Weaver replacing David Attenborough would go in this house.

[Koggit]

• Note: this edition features the original narration by David Attenborough

[Unassuming Local Guy]

• Note: this edition features the original narration by David Attenborough

I love you.

I have like $150 worth of points from my credit card I can use to get a Circuit City gift card. I've been debating on buying the HD-DVD drive for the 360 with it. This set, I believe, is my deciding point.

[mrmike]

This is weird. The discovery channel store shows different box art. Are they selling different versions with the 2 different voice overs?

[yoda82]

Yes the one that is on the Discovery channel is narrated by a different person. Personally you can't get anyone better than David Attenborough. I am getting the BBC version.

[Snake2715]

Ok for us non HD people or for the people I might buy it for as a gift who is years from HD.. I will have to check for the best price.

[psincubus]

thanks op, placed an order for the blu-ray version!

[rodeojones903]

Has anyone seen this? What is it actually about and is it worth the $70?

[hohez]

It is incredibly worth it. if you enjoy Discovery Channel programing or nature shows in gneral, there is nothing that comes close to this. 5 years of filming, lots of stuff never before seen on camera.

http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/planet-earth/planet-earth.html

[Ikohn4ever]

makes me want to get an HDDVD player

[Bezerker]

Ive been watching the series on Discovery. Everything looks amazing. If you need something to showcase your HD setup, this would definately be it. I guess the only deciding point would be how many times would you want to watch a documentary.

[Graystone]

Show is awesome. Its the reason I want to get a 360 hd-dvd player.

[Stryffe2004]

I have no idea what this is all about but ordered it from WB w/ the 30% off because of all the hype on these boards. Here's hoping it was money well spent.

[Snake2715]

I have no idea what this is all about but ordered it from WB w/ the 30% off because of all the hype on these boards. Here's hoping it was money well spent.

Heres a link with some links etc I posted up a few weeks ago.

Check out Discovery Channel on Sundays at 8 or 9 pm to catch he last few episodes... May save you a preorder if you don't dig it.

[Cisco327]

I caught my first episode of this show this weekend and I am hooked! I will definitely buy the DVDs now; it's an incredible show. For anyone like me who doesn't have an HD player, the best price I've found for the standard DVD set is $51 shipped, from familyvideo.com and using the "new" customer $5 off coupon...

[Koggit]

Heres a link with some links etc I posted up a few weeks ago.

Check out Discovery Channel on Sundays at 8 or 9 pm to catch he last few episodes... May save you a preorder if you don't dig it.

I don't know what time it plays, but it plays on Discovery HD as well. They usually play it in two hour blocks.

It also plays every day on Science if you catch that channel.

[RAMSTORIA]

ive been watching this in HD, it looks fantastic. ill have to pick up one of these sets... first i need a hddvd or bluray player though...

[hohez]

For anyone interested in the DVD set:

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?z=y&EAN=794051293824&itm=1

$56 at Barnes and noble - 25% off with code E9M4V7D = $42 with free shipping.

[Caliburn]

Heh, ^^ beat me to it. I saw it on Slickdeals this morning and ordered it partially due to the acclaim its received, and my inopportune timing and availability to watch Nature, which I love.

B&N is the cheapest place to get the DVD set (maybe HD or BR too?)

This works for me since I only have DVD players.

[scorpers]

I have no idea what this is all about but ordered it from WB w/ the 30% off because of all the hype on these boards. Here's hoping it was money well spent.

Thanks to the OP, I ordered my HD DVD version. And yes, this is worth every penny, this series has some amazing footage of wildlife. I could watch these shows over and over. I watch them on Discovery HD channel and think they will look just as good if not better on the 360's HD-DVD player, I can finally get some use out of it. I bought it a while back but I'm not really into spending $30 for a movie that I can get on regular dvd for $15 on release day.

[nosferatu51]

Glad this helped some people. My best way of describing it is like a moving National Geographic photo, the shots are that beautiful.
As far as not using your HDDVD player.... get Netflix!

[Stryffe2004]

Heres a link with some links etc I posted up a few weeks ago.

Check out Discovery Channel on Sundays at 8 or 9 pm to catch he last few episodes... May save you a preorder if you don't dig it.

I don't think your link is working, but I will keep an eye out for it. Thanks for the info. I am hoping it is something me and the kids can watch.

[rodeojones903]

I went ahead and ordered the Blu-ray set from WB's store. With coupons it came to like $57.

[donut]

I went ahead and ordered the Blu-ray set from WB's store. With coupons it came to like $57.

I've got it in my basket with Free shipping and a lil under $2 tax = $60 shipped for the Blu-Ray...is this the best deal please?

[rodeojones903]

I've got it in my basket with Free shipping and a lil under $2 tax = $60 shipped for the Blu-Ray...is this the best deal please?

$10 cheaper than amazon and DDD. You will have a hard time beating their prices so I went ahead and ordered.

[Worldcup08]

How would the DVDs look upconverted through VGA on 360? Is the difference big enough to warrant about 230 dollar difference? (need to buy an HDDVD player)

[donut]

$10 cheaper than amazon and DDD. You will have a hard time beating their prices so I went ahead and ordered.

Thank you for the help.
Ordered.

[abhinav]

I think i'll order the Bluray version for my dad as a fathers day gift.

[WhoKnowsWho]

Dangit, I'm trying to save money! Had to order the blu-ray version though... The PS3 has been getting more love than the 360 but oh well. Thanks OP!

[abhinav]

Just got this for $57.56, thanks for everyone's help. I hope this is as good as everyone says it is.

[flizmo007]

Just picked up a used HD DVD drive from EBgames for 134.99 and just ordered this for $61 shipped. THanks OP.

[SuperJedi]

Where you guys get the Coupons for WB?

[abhinav]

Where you guys get the Coupons for WB?

This thread has all the coupons listed
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135406&page=2

[LinkinPrime]

Preordered an HD DVD copy at the WB store for $57.56 shipped.

[dafunkk12]

Boo, WB store has tax in Florida. Still about $5 cheaper than Amazon, though these orders don't contribute to the HD/BR Amazon ranking pissing contest.

[Graystone]

I got an email from Barnes and noble saying that set has been pushed back a week to May1st. So don't worry guys if yours doesn't ship this week.

[Machikunas]

I got an email from Barnes and noble saying that set has been pushed back a week to May1st. So don't worry guys if yours doesn't ship this week.

I checked at Wal-mart B&M and they had the regular DVD set today (I was looking for the HD set) so it doesn't look as though it's been pushed back. At least on regular DVD. Can anybody confirm the HD set has been pushed back? or has anybody gotten their HDDVD copy yet to disprove it?

[tenzor]

I checked at Wal-mart B&M and they had the regular DVD set today (I was looking for the HD set) so it doesn't look as though it's been pushed back. At least on regular DVD. Can anybody confirm the HD set has been pushed back? or has anybody gotten their HDDVD copy yet to disprove it?

the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray set are out, but most stores didn't receive them or only limited copies. My friend went to a local frys, and they only got 1 copy each of the blu-ray and HD-DVD, and two of the bestbuys over here didn't even get them. Amazon.com seems to be backordered also until early May

[lyric706]

My order from WB.com for the HD version still says "In Process." I'm assuming it will change to "Backordered" soon. Oh well. I'll get it eventually — and for $61 after tax!

[gunm]

Nice, Amazon lowered the price almost $3 prior to them shipping the set. Total damage was $66 instead of $69.

edit: no wait, I forgot I have an extra 10% off HD-DVDs for a year with Amazon. Total damage was $62.95. :)

[abhinav]

Bad still in process from WB, this is terrible.

[carpwrist]

damn. i don't even own an HDDVD player and i'm tempted by this.

[Graystone]

Well I just got an email saying they have shipped my copy of Planet Earth. I can't wait to get it.

[Unassuming Local Guy]

Amazon is saying my HDDVD version isn't shipping until early May. I was going to cancel and pick it up locally but it seems like everyone is selling it for $100.

[ingramba]

I oredered the BR version a few weeks ago from Warner Home Video for $57.56 and it's on backorder, lol! Hopefully it will ship soon since the price is right. :)

[Graystone]

Amazon is saying my HDDVD version isn't shipping until early May. I was going to cancel and pick it up locally but it seems like everyone is selling it for $100.

Well BN sent me an email last week saying that the distributor has pushed back the release to may 1st. But then today I got a shipping email. So I don't know whats going on.

[happyorangeman]

This is a great series. I would highly recommend. I might pick it up on Blu-Ray for my PS3.

[Dustin Echoes]

Amazon is saying my HDDVD version isn't shipping until early May. I was going to cancel and pick it up locally but it seems like everyone is selling it for $100.

erm... but early May is just next week...

[nosferatu51]

Yeah, Amazon seems to be in that "didn't get many copies boat." Says it on the page.

[mr ryles]

Just ordered the blu ray version from newegg.com

[geko29]

Yeah, Amazon seems to be in that "didn't get many copies boat." Says it on the page.

It's not so much that they didn't get many copies as they presold a shitload, and then sold even MORE on release week. PE on HD DVD was in the top 20 selling DVDs for WELL over a month (hovered between 12-16 mostly) and in the top 10 for over two weeks (with more than half of that time spent at #4 or 5). The BR version was never too far behind. I think it's just a matter of this title (on all three formats, but espcially the HiDef ones) selling WAY past anybody's wildest expectations.

[kevzik]

Pole to Pole was sweet when I watched it on HD.

[Graystone]

It's not so much that they didn't get many copies as they presold a shitload, and then sold even MORE on release week. PE on HD DVD was in the top 20 selling DVDs for WELL over a month (hovered between 12-16 mostly) and in the top 10 for over two weeks (with more than half of that time spent at #4 or 5). The BR version was never too far behind. I think it's just a matter of this title (on all three formats, but espcially the HiDef ones) selling WAY past anybody's wildest expectations.

When I checked it a few times it was at number 1. I think they pressed a lot less then what was preordered. I don't think they thought it would be as popular as it is.

[Unassuming Local Guy]

erm... but early May is just next week...

Early-May being not quite mid-May and not quite the beginning of May. I believe they said the 10th or 11th.

[abhinav]

When I checked it a few times it was at number 1. I think they pressed a lot less then what was preordered. I don't think they thought it would be as popular as it is.

I agree, this is nuts! A nature vidoc selling this well is unheard of. The sad thing is that many of these things shown in the video might not be around when i have my kids.

[Binksinator]

Just ordered my copy on HDDVD. Thanks for the heads up guys!

[Graystone]

I agree, this is nuts! A nature vidoc selling this well is unheard of. The sad thing is that many of these things shown in the video might not be around when i have my kids.

yep, us as a human race are so destructive. We are all about tearing down the old to build the new. Let alone the fact that we don't do enough for the environment.

[Machikunas]

Well, I couldn't wait for my backordered WB order so I went and picked it up tonight. Holy shit. I've only watched the first episode and it is probably the most beautiful hour of video I've ever seen. I cannot recommend this set enough and I've only seen one friggin' episode.

[geko29]

When I checked it a few times it was at number 1. I think they pressed a lot less then what was preordered. I don't think they thought it would be as popular as it is.

That was the SD DVD version that was #1. No HD DVD or Blu-Ray has ever been past #4, though PE on HD has been there on 3 seperate occasions.

Obviously the SD DVD sold more than the two HiDef releases, but I think the HiDef versions outsold BBC Warner's expectations by a wider margin.

[asianxcore]

I watched the show for the first time over the weekend. Caught two episodes, Freshwater and Desert, it was enough to get me hooked.

Problem is every B&M store in my area is out of it and every online store (with a good deal) is out of it as well.

[Graystone]

Got my copy today. Now I just got to sit down, and watch it.

[lyric706]

Got my copy today. Now I just got to sit down, and watch it.

Did you order it online? If so, which site? Mine from WB.com still says "In Process."

[PKRipp3r]

i wish sigourney weaver would read me a bedtime story every night

the way she says 'nocturnal lemurs' moves me

[flizmo007]

mine still says "In Process" also at WB. The waiting sucks.

[Graystone]

Did you order it online? If so, which site? Mine from WB.com still says "In Process."

Barnes and Noble They had it for $36 shipped. I got the regular dvd edition though.

[Snake2715]

Barnes and Noble They had it for $36 shipped. I got the regular dvd edition though.


Hopefully you got the right one... this is NOT the right Planet Earth:

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?z=y&EAN=783722302422&itm=2

[aw004g]

Mine arrived today! Woohoo

[LinkinPrime]

Got my copy from WB...The box was open...oddly enough everything's intact.

[abhinav]

How do you check tracking with the WB store? Is it on the site? USPS? mycheckout?

[aw004g]

check myexpresscheckout.com and use the tracking code for UPS

[abhinav]

check myexpresscheckout.com and use the tracking code for UPS

Sweet, thanks! UPS claims they delivered both Packages (Planet Earth BR and 2 BR movies.) This weekend is gonna be great when i go home!

[Graystone]

Hopefully you got the right one... this is NOT the right Planet Earth:

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?z=y&EAN=783722302422&itm=2

no I got this one http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?z=y&EAN=794051293824&itm=1

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/daddiebigbig/IMG_1089.jpg

[Snake2715]

no I got this one http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?z=y&EAN=794051293824&itm=1

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/daddiebigbig/IMG_1089.jpg


Well thats good to hear. I guess I missed that deal.

Hmm need this soon.

[Graystone]

Well thats good to hear. I guess I missed that deal.

Hmm need this soon.

I saw it over a slickdeals, it was gone before I could post it here.

[geko29]

Anybody who wants this, Amazon now has 3k copies of the HD DVD, and 1500 of the Blu-Ray in stock. Order away!

[chair_home]

There's an amazon retailer that is selling it for $55 plus $3 shipping... the retailer "Just launched", so I don't know if its reliable.... I'm still waiting for my WHV order to ship. I just ordered it a few days ago though. If it doesn't ship soon, I may cancel and go for the Amazon one.

[ryosnk]

Does any rental store carry this to rent?

[mr ryles]

I've had mine ordered from newegg for the past week now. It says avaialble on the site, but it is still yet to ship. I think I will just cancel that and order from amazon where it says it is currently available.

[lyric706]

Mine from WB.com has shipped. Arrival date Friday!

[tigerjh81]

i just ordered mine at buy.com with 10bucks off from googlecheckout 62.99 with free shipping

[donut]

WooHoo my Blu-Ray version from WB just arrived.
(LOL lil surprised after receiving an e-mail notice of 30 day delay 2 days ago...)
just shy of $59 delivered...
Thanks OP!:bouncy:

[abhinav]

I started watching the series on BR last night and my god does it look amazing. It is the best Bluray movie i have ever seen, thanks to everyone who advised this set, it was worth it.

[tigerjh81]

cant wait to get mine. still not shipped....

[The Successful Dropout]

Will this still look good on a standard upconversion dvd player or is this dvd reason enough to buy the HD DVD drive for the 360?

[The Successful Dropout]

Will this still look good on a standard upconversion dvd player or is this dvd reason enough to buy the HD DVD drive for the 360?

bump

[rodeojones903]

Got my Blu-ray version in from WB today. :D

[pinoy530]

Will this still look good on a standard upconversion dvd player or is this dvd reason enough to buy the HD DVD drive for the 360?

Get the HD DVD drive. It was shot in HD and upconverted dvd just about never looks as good. I'd wait until next week and get the drive at Circuit City since you get 2 Free movies in addition to King Kong. You probably wouldnt be able to get Planet Earth as a freebie though.

[abhinav]

I was told recently that many of my local stores are getting more shipments in this week so if you are looking for this B&M you might be in luck

[Draekon]

I may finally bite on this. Though I'm torn between DVD and Blu-Ray, which would either be played on my Oppo or PS3. Anybody playing it on their PS3 care to comment on how well it plays on there? I generally don't take to new movie formats as I don't buy new movies and as such I didn't actually buy my first DVD player until late last year. So PS3 would be my only way I'd be able to watch the Blu-Ray version for quite some time. Which is rather restrictive but nature-related stuff tend to really be great in HD. Meaning I won't be able to bring it with me more than likely to watch at someone elses house and similar things as I'm not going to drag along my PS3 everywhere.

So recommendations? And don't just say Blu-Ray only because it's in HD without weighing options please. It's hard for me to weigh in on it because of what I mentioned earlier and if I do end up getting Blu-Ray it'll be my only Blu-Ray movie for years.

[rodeojones903]

I may finally bite on this. Though I'm torn between DVD and Blu-Ray, which would either be played on my Oppo or PS3. Anybody playing it on their PS3 care to comment on how well it plays on there? I generally don't take to new movie formats as I don't buy new movies and as such I didn't actually buy my first DVD player until late last year. So PS3 would be my only way I'd be able to watch the Blu-Ray version for quite some time. Which is rather restrictive but nature-related stuff tend to really be great in HD. Meaning I won't be able to bring it with me more than likely to watch at someone elses house and similar things as I'm not going to drag along my PS3 everywhere.

So recommendations? And don't just say Blu-Ray only because it's in HD without weighing options please. It's hard for me to weigh in on it because of what I mentioned earlier and if I do end up getting Blu-Ray it'll be my only Blu-Ray movie for years.


Its worth every penny to get it on Blu-ray or HD-DVD. A good friend of mine purchased the DVD version and after watching some of it on his HDTV its a huge difference. For the little bit extra you can get the Blu-ray for at amazon.com or other places, its really worth it to have something to really show of your system to people and just for your enjoyment.

This is the kind of thing the HD was made for.

[Thomas96]

I just got mine on monday from the wb 30% deal... and oh my... I have to admitt that this is a very good collection.. I got mine on Blu ray but I know its a good collection regardless of the format... this is the best documentary of all time...