This sequel to 2006's "Planet Earth" boasts it will offer the latest advances in filmmaking technology, and present a fresh perspective on the natural world.
Sir David Attenborough will once again handle narration duties (no word on whether his narration will be replaced for U.S. broadcasts, as was the case on the Discovery Channel for "Planet Earth").
"Planet Earth" introduced a generation to the benefits of HD technology when it debuted (at a time when HDTV adoption was still in its growth phase). It became a bestseller on Blu-Ray (and Microsoft's now-defunct HD DVD format), and quickly became reference material for video enthusiasts across the globe.
It ushered in a slate of follow-up series including "Life" and "Frozen Planet," along with various theatrical releases using edited footage from the series.
But none ever matched the scope and grandeur of “Planet Earth."
The premiere date for "Planet Earth II" is yet to be announced. It will air on BBC One in the UK, and should arrive in the U.S. shortly thereafter.
If you haven't had a chance to see "Planet Earth," be sure to check it out. It is currently available to stream on Netflix, and also available for purchase from various video retailers (try to avoid the standard-definition DVDs -- they simply don't do the series justice).
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