For their acclaimed BBC series THE BLUE PLANET, directors Alistair Fothergill and Andy Byatt dispatched cameras to the far reaches of the earth in order to collect footage of sea life that, for all its otherworldliness, might as well have been captured by the Hubble Telescope. DEEP BLUE is a mesmerizing highlight reel of the most entrancing footage from their journey. Among the unforgettable images on display is a sea horse that alternately resembles a Chinese dragon and a thriving house plant, a squadron of penguins violently hurling themselves belly-first onto an ice floe, a heartbreaking slow-motion killer whale attack on a baby seal, and a montage of willowy deep-sea denizens that call to mind the extraterrestrials from James Cameron's THE ABYSS. As the kaleidoscope of stunning imagery unfolds, Pierce Brosnan's unobtrusive narration attempts to put it all into nonscientific perspective, while George Fenton's effective score veers between thunderous orchestral cues and quietly mysterious bells and chimes. Eschewing textbook wordiness in favor of pure jaw-dropping visual awe, the struggles and oddities from the world of DEEP BLUE are sure to be eye-opening for all but the most seasoned seafarer.

Theatrical Release: June 3, 2005

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Making Of: The Making Of DEEP BLUE

Distributor Notes: Deep Blue

Following in the tracks of MARCH OF THE PENGUINS ... Perfect for nature fans and families who love live-action adventure, DEEP BLUE is an epic underwater exploration into the secret lives of sea creatures! You'll be led on a fascinating voyage through awesome aquatic realms where humans have rarely dared to go. You'll waddle with playful penguins, dart with lightning speed through schools of sharks, ride over stormy waves with massive whales, encounter families of polar bears and seals, and even see alien-like creatures so rare they have never been seen before on film! With a stirring musical score, this acclaimed movie comes from the creators of the landmark BBC series "The Blue Planet."

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment

Alastair Fothergill: 
Andy Byatt: Director, DEEP BLUE (2005)

Alix Tidmarsh: Producer, DEEP BLUE (2005)
Sophokles Tasioulis: Producer, DEEP BLUE (2005)

George Fenton: Composer

"[I]t's full of splendidly shot wonders..."
"Be amazed by the coral reefs, the icy arctic, and the busiest colony of crabs you have ever seen....[The music] is mixed and recorded well, helping create the moods that the filmmakers envisioned..."