BBC The Blue Planet

[tbone]

i just saw some ep last night and it's really good. i've learned some stuff watching it as well. who's seen this? and what do you all think about it?

here's a link about the DVD box set.

http://shopping.search.discovery.com/Discovery/viewProduct.jsp?productId=26712&productName=The+%27Blue+Planet%27+Collector%27s+DV D+Set

[Delphinus]

Starting to get a few years old but fabulously filmed nonetheless. I have the DVD's, totally recommend it.

[digital-audiophile]

I bought it a little while back from Chapters and I love it. I have watched it a number of times now. Worth every penny spent.

.. Allthough some of the British pronounciation of words makes me laugh

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Yup, love them.

[tbone]

Starting to get a few years old but fabulously filmed nonetheless. I have the DVD's, totally recommend it.

i thought it just came out.... but i've learned a thing or two.

any other videos to recommeded?

[Winters]

I just have the one DVD with the Coral Seas on it, and I love it. I want to get the other two DVDs soon too. The cinematography, like any other BBC work, is amazing! Highly recommended.

[Willito]

Would love to own the set. Any idea if they are available in Canada? Or anyone feel like selling theirs?

[Willito]

I looked at a few place and I am now confused as to how many dvd's are in total for the complete set. Some places showed 2 dvd's while others showed 4 dvd's. How many is it exactly and how many hours in total?

[Van down by the river]

There are 4 DVD's all together.
They sell them singularly, 2 packs and a 4 pack box set.
I highly recommend the entire set. Of the many DVD's I've bought and rented this is by far the best of all of them.

Each DVD has 2 episodes each almost an hour long, plus special features and making of documentaries. Plus the special features and behind the scenes are actually worth watching. You will find a 5 out of 5 review on every site that carries them.

Futureshop, HMV, and A&B Sound all carry them. (Futureshop has free shipping)
The box set is usually 69.99-74.99.

My personal favorites are the Deep Sea and the Coral Reef episodes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/programmes/tv/blueplanet/

[Willito]

thanks for the details Van! I will definately get the complete set.:biggrin:

[digital-audiophile]

I picked mine up in store at chapters. I think it was $69 if I remeber correctly, but if you have the chapters card you get 10% off that.

[Psyire]

I went ahead and bought this box set last week. I've been able to watch the first 3 dvds so far, and I'd have to say they are good. I'd probably give them 4/5 stars. The only reason they don't get 5/5 is because there seems to be a bit of repetition in a few of the dvds. Oh, and there were far too many birds in the first 2 dvds. (4 episodes) I bought this series to watch ocean life, not bird life. I also suspect more birds in the last dvd, especially the one on coasts... but who knows, I could be wrong.

Thumbs up for the first 3 dvds!

Thumbs down for the kazillion bird shots. (well ok the dive bombing birds were really cool..)

[TheReefGeek]

I think I have to go pick this up tonight!

[KingTitan]

I bought the whole set a while back, this is a great 8 episode set, worth every penny!

[TheReefGeek]

I couldn't find a copy! Chapters/Indigo doesn't have it in stock, A&B sound just sold their last copy, and the 2 HMVs near me show 1 in their system but can't find the actual dvds

Guess I will just order it from Chapters online, sais shipping is 1-2 weeks.

[Snappy]

I recommend Amazon for this type of purchase.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/13824461/ref=br_bx_c_1_9/104-6372172-7440733

[TheReefGeek]

Will check it out, thanks.

[Psyire]

I bought mine through Futureshop.ca (free shipping)

[TheReefGeek]

Cool, I will check with them and see if they have any instock at any of their locations.

[TheReefGeek]

Futureshop has no stock at any of the stores. AND no stock for online purchase. Yeesh!

[TheReefGeek]

Looks like BestBuy also carries it, more expensive at $74, but this way I dont have to wait.

[Psyire]

Don't believe Futureshop's online stocking count. They said they didn't have it when I ordered it too. But I had it within a week.

[TheReefGeek]

Just picked it up at Best Buy, can't wait to watch!

[Samw]

Woohoo. Just received my authentic set. Got it online for $40US. I also found a website of a local place that is selling it for $50CAD. http://www.thecnl.com

[TheReefGeek]

I am half way through watching, well worth the $$$, enjoy!

[Aquaholic]

Phyto-plan'ktOn we made fun of the narrator for saying that but it was a very good buy and enjoyed it.

Also killer whales are jerks.