Planet Earth II (Television program : 2016) Planet Earth (Television program : 2006)
Notes:
Documentary. Originally produced for television broadcast in 2016. Includes hours of bonus material. Narrator and host, David Attenborough.
Contents:
Planet earth II episodes 4-6. discs one through six -- Planet earth II episodes 1-3 -- Planet earth II episodes 4-6.
Summary:
Planet Earth: "From the team behind the multi-award-winning The blue planet comes this epic series celebrating the Earth as never before. Embracing the world's incredible landscapes and fascinating wildlife, Planet Earth takes the definitive look at the diversity of our planet. Four years in the making, with a budget of unprecedented proportions, Planet Earth has stretched the boundaries of natural history television. High definition photography, revolutionary ultra-high speed cameras and detailed images from the air enabled the series to capture the most amazing footage ever seen. This stunning television experience combines rare action, unimaginable scale, impossible locations and intimate moments from our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the challenging seasons and the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitations. Prepare to be overwhelmed by the beauty of Planet Earth"--Container. Planet Earth is the best-selling factual series of all time and is now even better! Now, with the addition of all-new commentary and new bonus programs, you can relive this incredible experience all over again! Special features: Great Planet Earth Moments; Snow Leopard: Beyond the Myth; Secrets of the Maya Underworld; Elephant Nomads of the Namib Desert; Planet Earth: The Future; behind-the-scenes footage; and much more. Planet Earth II is the follow-up to the 2006 documentary mini-series "Planet Earth" and examines the natural features and wildlife found in various parts of the world, each of the six episodes corresponding to a different category of natural or man-made terrain (e.g., island, mountain, jungle, urban area, etc.). Journey to the four corners of the globe to discover the extreme forces that shape life in each of these iconic landscapes and the remarkable ways animals manage to overcome the challenges of surviving in the wildest places on Earth. From eye-to-eye encounters with incredible creatures to epic journeys through breathtaking wildernesses, experience the wonder of the natural world as never before"--Container.
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