[tv trailer] Blue Planet II: The Prequel

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This world-exclusive introduction to the show is narrated by series presenter Sir David Attenborough and set to an exclusive track developed by Hans Zimmer and Radiohead. The prequel features an array of some of the most awe-inspiring shots and highlights from the new series, as well as several exclusive scenes that will not feature in any of the seven episodes which are set for UK broadcast on BBC One later this year.

 

 

We go behind the scenes to get an exclusive interview with Radiohead and Hans Zimmer as they discuss their Blue Planet II collaboration (ocean) bloom.

 

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[elsiegee40]

Really enjoyed the first episode.

 

After Iguanas v Snakes, I really feared for dolphins v false killer whales!

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Link: https://twitter.com/BBCEarth/status/924731950853689344/photo/1 [bBC Earth Blue Planet Tweet]

 

 

 

Link: Request a publication: Blue Panet 2 Poster

 

http://www.open.edu/blue-planet-II/images/oceans_poster_inline_800_0.jpg

Edited October 30, 2017 by 6Foot2
Add link to order Blue Planet 2 poster. :)

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To film Mobula rays at night, the Blue Planet II team use a special camera that allows then [sic] to see in almost complete darkness.

 

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[DalekSec]

Blue Planet II, The Earth strikes back.

[ShellfishClive]

I watched this the other night, what an amazing show. I felt so sorry for the walrus' trying to find ice, it was awful to see.

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[ShellfishClive]

When the lump of rock fell from an iceberg and almost hit them! It was awful to think that could have smashed the submarines glass.

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Blue Planet II comes to iPlayer in 4K HDR

 

The BBC's Blue Planet II programme is to become its first TV series to be made available in 4K resolution and high dynamic range (HDR) colour via its iPlayer catch-up service.

 

All seven episodes of the marine-themed show are being made available to UK-based owners of select TVs.

 

Until now, the BBC had only released programmes in this format via ultra-high definition (UHD) Blu-ray discs.

 

Netflix and Amazon already stream some of their shows in 4K and HDR.

 

The BBC suggested that owners of compatible screens should enjoy "the spectacular animals, vibrant coral reefs and deep blue oceans" as never before.

 

The BBC plans to release the special edition of Blue Planet II immediately after the final episode is broadcast on BBC One on Sunday.

 

Close to 400 TV models and Roku's Streaming Stick+ 4K are included in the trial.

 

Sky's Q Platform will also be able to stream the programmes in 4K, though not HDR, which it has yet to support.

 

But there are still notable exceptions - neither Apple nor Amazon's latest set-top boxes offer compatible versions of iPlayer, and Sony's top-end ZD9 and A1 sets are also currently excluded.

 

The BBC has yet to reveal when other programming will be released in the format.

Edited December 5, 2017 by Arthur

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