Planet Earth (Discovery Channel Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]

I searched for quite a while to find this Blu-Ray version of Planet Earth with Sigourney Weaver as narrator. I much prefer her narration to David Attenborough's. This version is in 1080i, and personally, I don't think the sound or video quality could be much better. Sigourney Weaver's pleasant voice steers you along as different parts of the earth are explored. A large portion is devoted to animals seeking and catching their prey - nature in its raw form. This is only a 4-dvd set, but includes everything I wanted. There are some very good extras which tell and show how much time the photographers had to go through and the danger and obstacles they had to face in order to get the stunning footage. Very educational, as well as breathtaking.

This is the version that played on Discovery channel 15 years ago. It has all the same dialog as the BBC version, but instead of David Attenborough narrating, it's Sigourney Weaver. Honestly, owning both bluray sets, my family likes this version better than the BBC version.

I purchased this product and it arrived within 3 days. It was packaged nicely and in perfect condition. I chose the Discovery Channel version because it contains extensive bonus footage and the soundtrack is more vibrant than the BBC version. Sigourney Weaver does a decent job narrarating. During the film, she offers inside information on how certain shots were made possible. These explanations prove insightful because some of the angles they shoot from are mind boggling! The picture is crisp and perfect, aside from underwater shots which tend to be a bit "grainy."A few people mentioned how the BBC version comes in 1080p while the Discovery Channel is in 1080i. The issue brought up being that 1080p will display a slightly better picture. However, based on what I have read, any HD Tv should even out the difference and display either format with the same picture quality.

We searched high and low for the version of this with Sigourney Weaver as narrator in stead of Sir David. When we first saw it on tv, I just couldn't stay awake even if I really wanted to, and thought that this was actually kind of great. Something about her voice and narration that just switches my brain waves to REM I guess.I also leave it on for my pets sometimes, but they sleep all the time anyway so it's hard to tell if this is the "Sigourney's voice effect".Anyway, thrilled to find and acquire this version! Thanks Amazon! ;-)

I can't stand the BBC version of this show because of the narrator, he's just boring and it takes me out of the story and the editing is a little different along with a different opening title sequence. The Discovery channel version may cost more and be harder to find, but it's worth every penny. Sigourney Weaver's narration pulls me into the story more. The image quality is incredible, it makes it seem as if the the actual animal or plant is in your living room.My advice, If you are figuring our which version to get: watch both versions of one episode (they most likely are on youtube at this point) and see which one you personally prefer and get that version. We all have our preference, mine is the discovery channel version.

Starting sentence "Earth....the lucky planet" LUCK had nothing to do with the tremendous plan God had in mind for His creation.

I must admit that I have realized that t is probably the best Blu-Ray I have ever bought in my life. The documentary itself is so beautiful that you can't imagine that without watching. I think there are a lot of reviews praising it. On top of that I was hunted by warm voice of Sigourney Weaver. She is narrating with confidence in her voice, including small jokes here and there. Her voice is fantastic added value to the release and in my opinion so much better than narration done by Richard Attenborough.Thank you Discover for that release!Blu-Ray is playable in all regions (incl. Europe) and comes with narration done by Sigourney Weaver with subtitles in English, French and Spanish.

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!