Hey guys, I watched the first three episodes of Discovery Channels "Planet Earth" last night (Sunday) and it was awesome. They spent 5 years planning and filming and they are able to show us things that have never been caught on film. They use a lot of time elapse and slowed down highspeed film. They had film of huge great white sharks jumping out of the water attacking seals. The attack usually takes about one second, but they were able to slow it down with the highspeed film to 47 seconds. Anyways, I just thought I would give a heads up. I would imagine that it would be a lot better on a high definition TV, but it was bad ass on a normal one too. It has 11 episodes total, so if your interested check it out on Discovery on Sunday nights. It is so good I'll probably end up getting the DVD set.

Here is a link to the web site with some good videos and information.

Discovery Channel :: Planet Earth :: Portrait of the Planet

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I've actually seen that shark attack played, I think it was on some yahoo tv online system.

Just a reminder. I watched the new ones last night. They are unbelievably amazing. If you don't have a favorite program on sunday nights that you can't miss, I highly recommend this show.

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Neither am I the means to any end others may wish to accomplish. I am not a tool for their use. I am not a servant of their needs. I am not a bandage for their wounds. I am not a sacrifice on their altars. ... I owe nothing to my brothers, nor do I gather debts from them. I ask no one to live for me, nor do I live for others. I covet no mans soul, nor is my soul theirs to covet.

Ayn Rand, Anthem.

fricken show is amazing watched it in HD and i felt cold and hot ......

if this series do not win any awards it will be a travesty

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I'm definately going to make a point of buying the DVD's when I get a chance.

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Neither am I the means to any end others may wish to accomplish. I am not a tool for their use. I am not a servant of their needs. I am not a bandage for their wounds. I am not a sacrifice on their altars. ... I owe nothing to my brothers, nor do I gather debts from them. I ask no one to live for me, nor do I live for others. I covet no mans soul, nor is my soul theirs to covet.

Ayn Rand, Anthem.

I've watched the first 5 episodes and I have to say this is without a doubt the best documentary I have ever seen in my life. The cinematography is unreal.

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I wish I had the discovery channel… Being a poor college student, I don’t have any cable at all. I might buy the DVD set though. I remember watching a Deep sea special from the discovery channel and it was some of the coolest footage of nature ever.

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Well, Seer, hope you get it on DVD when they release it. it is unbelievable.

Here's a trailer for it. YouTube - PLANET EARTH Trailer

The full shark breach is absolutely insane. The footage they capture is breath-taking.

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Just watched the trailer. Friggin’ sweet. I’ve seen it before… but damn.

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I saw the commercial, but I figured it was just another stupid documentary, like a filler show. I guess not! I'll try to catch it

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