Space (Australia)
The acclaimed BBC series
Certificate: G
Running Time: 176 mins
Retail Price: 33.45
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Look up at the stars and you see a million points of light - you`re looking at the entire universe. But what is out there? Let Sam Neill take you on the ultimate journey into deep Space to find out.
Star Stuff
Where did we all come from? Star Stuff explores the origins of life on planet Earth and comes to the surprising conclusion that we may all be aliens…
Staying Alive
Sam Neill voyages into space in search of the cosmic killers which could threaten our very existence - comets and asteroids.
Black Holes
An exploration of the strange and terrifying world of the universe`s ultimate monster - the black hole. More of them are being discovered all the time, but where are they - and is our planet in danger?
Are We Alone?
A journey through the cosmos in search of alien life. We seek out planet around distant stars and dive into the oceans of other worlds - seeking an answer to the question: is there anybody out there?
New Worlds
Sam Neill explores humanity`s long-term future - a future where we make new homes for ourselves on other worlds as we flee from the slow but inevitable death of our sun.
Boldly Go
Will we ever see the wonders of space for ourselves? Sam Neill goes in search of the technologies which may one day take our children`s children to the stars.
Special Features:
Photo Gallery
Space Facts Encyclopedial
On Location Film
`Behind The Graphics`
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Directed By:
Jeremy Turner
Luke Campbell
Starring:
Sam Neill
Producer:
Michael L. Klein
Phil Dolling
Richard Burke-Ward
Distributor:
BBC
Your Opinions and Comments
OK, so the explanations are sometimes simplified, but the overall quality of the production is superb and the almost 3 hour series is highly enjoyable.
The video transfer is excellent. There are no compression signs to be seen and the picture oozes detail. The colors are beautifully rendered and give space a sexy, colorful feel. The CG is outstanding and the models used are very accurate.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is great. The surrounds are used frequently and give a very nice sound envelope. It`s really cool to watch a documentary with great surround sound.
The menus are beautifully animated with sound.
the extras include a behind the scenes featurette with explanations about the CG, a photo gallery and some production notes that include facts about space.
Bottom line - a truly beautiful and interesting series. Highly recommended.