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Earth: The Biography [Blu-ray] | ![Earth: The Biography [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YMgnZK-9L._SL500_.jpg)
| Directors: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield
Actors: James Earl Jones, Patrick Stewart
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $27.95
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 1753
Format: Color, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARBRE39820
UPC: 883929026050
EAN: 0883929026050
ASIN: B0018CWVWO
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: July 22, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 07/22/2008 Run time: 230 minutes Rating: Nr
Amazon.com
To demonstrate the stunning beauty and overwhelming power of the Earth, Dr. Iain Stewart climbs into the crater of an active volcano in Ethiopia, jets into the stratosphere, climbs the frozen crests of the Alps, races the tide at the Amazon basin, dives into underwater caverns in Mexico, and generally enjoys himself to no end. His infectious enthusiasm is hardly necessary, though; IEarth: The Biography/I (formerly IThe Power of the Planet/I) is five episodes of phenomenal images and fascinating information about how our planet formed and the potent yet delicate balance of life. Stewart, the program's host, seems destined to become the Carl Sagan of geology; his cheerful Scottish accent (he sounds like he walked out of ITrainspotting/I) is just waiting for a catchphrase like "billions and billions" to make him a household name. IEarth: The Biography/I juxtaposes things gigantic (tectonic plates) and teeny-tiny (plankton) while gracefully explaining the crucial role each plays in making the world habitable for life as we know it. There's even surprising humor, like demonstrating the ocean's currents through the movement of 29,000 plastic ducks that were swept overboard in a storm, or how the first thing jet pilot Joe Kittinger does, after successfully parachuting from the highest point in the stratosphere anyone has ever jumped (including 15 minutes of free fall), is light up a cigarette. Add in some CGI models of prehistoric beasts and volcanic activity, and you've got a completely addictive examination of the Earth in all its majesty. I--Bret Fetzer/I
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Another EPIC from BBC November 14, 2008
Nature Photographer
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. br / br /Beautifully described via CG on plate tectonics and volcanoes, the destructive power of ice and water, and the vital importance of the the atmosphere. br / br /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. br / br /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. br / br /Great addition to my collection of BBC and Nat Geo documentaries.
 1080i not 1080p and a bit lack luster October 17, 2008
George (AZ, USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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. br / br /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. br / br /Shape up BBC, we're used to the best !
A must have! September 21, 2008
Joerg Nuesken (Germany)
Hi there, first of all I have to say "wow"! br / br /Ordered from germany (the bluray is "regional code free") I received the disc within 1,5 weeks! Thanx to Amazon US! br / br /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! br / br /Joerg br / br /
Riveting September 19, 2008
John L. Hank (Columbus, OH USA)
With the HD picture and the spectacular content, Earth: The Biography is a riveting program!
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