Planet Earth II on HDR/4K Blu-ray
February 14, 2017
By Chris Forrester
The BBC will debut its award-winning Planet Earth II documentary series in 4K and High Dynamic Range, on Blu-ray on March 13th.
Speaking about the announcement, Lesley Johnson, Operations Director for BBC Worldwide, said: “The picture quality is astonishing. For the first time viewers can experience at home the picture quality viewed in the edit suite.”
“The depth of field and pin-sharp resolution are stunning in Ultra HD Blu-ray and perfectly showcase the filming techniques used by the Planet Earth II production team,” explained Jonathan Cheesmur, Director of European Creative Services for Sony. “Ultra HD Blu-ray delivers a high data rate, far exceeding that of streaming services. Viewers will be amazed by the truly immersive experience when watching this landmark series in the very best possible quality.”