Planet Earth (Discovery Channel Collector's Edition)

Having investigated these program discs, both the BBC BDs and the Discovery Channel's set are identical in imagery and transfer quality (1080i, not 1080p). But frankly, I have to say I find the Sigourney Weaver narration AND the completely different music score to be FAR superior to the bland, milquetoast British edition's sound (& I have both).

Just compare the difference in their respective teasers: vivacious & energetic versus sleep-inducing! The DC version's complete soundscape is dynamic and engaging, as well as more directly educational (Ms. Weaver's regular comments on how shots were achieved, etc.), and as much as I greatly respect and appreciate the decades of educational programming from both David Attenborough and the BBC Natural History Unit, I have to work to stay awake with their somewhat affected narration and sound design. If an exciting visual AND aural experience is what you look for in your BD collection, I highly recommend the Discovery Channel version of 'planet earth'.

I DVR'd the entire series on Discovery and was blown. Sigourney Weaver's dry humor, as well as her intricate explanation of the process of achieving the amazing shots of the series made a show worth watching even watchier.

Then, months later, my roommate bought the Attenborough version on blu ray because hipsters on slickdeals kept insisting "the original is always better", just like these same purists think the American version of the Office sucks. Well they suck and so does the BBC version -and I say this even though I am an avid fan of everything BBC (Top Gear, Mighty Boosh, etc).

I sat through the BBC version many nights asking myself AM I EVEN WATCHING THE SAME SHOW, cuz without the american editing and sound dynamics, it was a borefest. I went from being pumped about sharks snatching suckers out of mid air with tyko drumming to being tortured through watching grass freakin grow in the Andes with an elevator music backtrack. It was the cinematographic equivalent to the dismotilic bowel movements of the elderly.

Buy this version, listen to Ripley talking about animals doing crazy hijinks, and get super pumped about nature. Then go outside and plant like a million trees while listening to AC/DC.

Review done.

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This DVD is AWESOME !!! I love Sigourney Weaver's narration the best. The scenes are mesmerizing ! You won't be sorry you bought this one.

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When I bought Planet Earth in a DVD store i wasn't aware that there were two different narrators. i was so upset because i felt it lost that attention grabbing voice. Well that's why i ordered it again because although i love his British accent i couldn't handle not hearing Sigourney Weavers voice. Just youtube clips with him and her and you'll hear the difference she is much better for this type of show.

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here are some links i found ..same shot almost the same music but a different feel.. Sigourney just gives more..check it yourself...

David Attenborough version (BBC)Sigourney Weaver version (Discovery Channel)(start it at 00:39 to 00:53)

Look i love everything Discovery, BBC, Nova, Science Channel, NATGEO and History Channel but i feel maybe the Discovery channel wanted to add more facts and kick it up with the music so its not so lame lol..Anyhow i hope they keep these shows coming because every time i am amazed.

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I already own this, my ex had the david attendbourough version, but he put me to sleep a lot with his mono-tone voice... This Blu Ray DVD with Sigourney Weaver is more than a treasure to own... In all honesty, I feel that we are so priveledged, so honored, so lucky to be able to even have an EXPERIENCE of this sort... tied with Sigourney Weaver's voice... Magnificent, jaw dropping, breath-taking, an all around MUST HAVE!!! (Trust me, David Attenbourough leans toward the UK audience, while Sigourney Weaver leans toward the American audience). And if you don't want to listen to a man with an accent and a mono-toned voice I suggest you get your hands on Sigourney Weaver... there is a reason why its soooo much harder to find, not to mention more expensive than David's!