Hey all. Couldn't find an existing topic, so here goes:

There was a show on tonight over here called Ocean Oddysea about the journey of a young sperm whale. It continues next week.

Anyhoo, just to say that there was a few very nice sequences revolving around the hunting of an Archie by the whale (it was only CG though...) and the abyssal landscapes are quite spimple breathtakingly recreated; quite a lot more impressive than I ever considered them! Just though I should give everyone a heads up, for those who either missed it or haven't had the chance to see it yet. Couldn't find anything on the site, else I'd post a link. Hoo, well.

Graeme

Sounds really cool. Wish we could get it over here....

Dagnabbit! By Beelzebub's hoary backside!

I utterly forgot to set the video! I went to work with this vague feeling that I should have set the video for something, but, having just got home, utterly forgot this was on. I am utterly disgusted with myself about this, even more than normal! I do hope TONMO member Nik of Impossible Productions will contribute some feedback as he was involved in the programme, and this very website was used as a resource in the research to the production.

Pardon a swear word but....bollocks! ... I hope this is repeated.

... you'll have missed us then; we've a wee cameo in there. That'll learn you Phil!

It's a 2-parter isn't it?

Arrrgh! Gutted and hung up to smoke!

The second part is next Wednesday (31st).

I can't believe I forgot about this! There are no repeats scheduled yet, but keep an eye on BBC Four UK Cephfans it's bound to be repeated.

Ach, stickit yer trakkans! NOW they tell me....

Here's a wee blurb (http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/213/213975_have_a_whale_of_a_time_under_the_ sea.html) about the show. I'm interested to hear from anyone who saw it.

Don't miss the next show (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/listings/programme.shtml?day=wednesday&service_id=4222&filename=20060531/20060531_2000_4222_11901_60) next week (part 2)!

..... did anyone in the UK watch this? I've a copy en route. Surely someone saw it!

will it be shown in the U.S?

will it be shown in the U.S?

I looked for it on the bbcamerica web site a few days ago, but couldn't find it... I hope it shows up somewhere, though... PBS?

Here are some pics of the day we were involved with this:

Ta Matt; I've an entire disc with all of my pics on it, but I can't remember where I put it (and as I never downloaded them I've not seen them myself). I'll have a small screening here next week, assuming the copies arrive by then.

Nik seems to have gone rather quiet ... you still with us Nik?

I spotted Uncle Steve on part one but then went & missed part two ! So same comment as Phil. Good prog. plenty of squid action & the whales weren't given names like "Spotty" or "Notch in fin from Orca punch-up" which is SO duff.

Keef

I missed the second part!!:cry: :cry: :cry:

OK... I was watching Springwatch alright!? Why on Earth would hte BBC put 2 nature shows on at the same time!? Stupid! If only I had videos I can use just now. >sigh< Here's hoping it comes out on DVD or video then.

Graeme

Graeme,

The DVD is out in the UK on the 7th August with a 'Making Of' programme. Hopefully Steve and Matt will appear in the bonus feature.

In the spirit of the 'making of' DVD here are some more pics from that day. We get a copy of the doco in a week or so. What on earth is 'Springwatch'?

The first pics of the stranded spermwhale had me wondering.... Too perfect, almost. That is very realistic, Chapeau!

Here's a few more...

The first pics of the stranded spermwhale had me wondering.... Too perfect, almost. That is very realistic, Chapeau!


I can post pics of a stranded Sperm Whale for comparison if you like. Not for the squeamish though. Oops I forgot, I already have, I don't know if they're still visible though. I can re-post if they're not.

Matt

Just finished a "maatjesharing" breakfast that would even prove too much for Steve, so, bring it on!

Just finished a "maatjesharing" breakfast that would even prove too much for Steve, so, bring it on!

What, is that, I'm not sure I want to know!

Graeme,

The DVD is out in the UK on the 7th August with a 'Making Of' programme. Hopefully Steve and Matt will appear in the bonus feature.

Really!? >starts doing victory dance<:grin:

I thought the stranded whale was real as well... that's pretty amazing!

Graeme

So what about us in the U.S? or are we to be in the dark on this too?

You might be able to get the DVD off Amazon. Often, well over here anyway, Amazon can get some products from other countries. Only thing is it'll be region 2 and PAL, probably. Although that won't be a problem with newer DVD players and most modern TVs, or playing it on PC. I don't think...

Graeme

Really!? >starts doing victory dance<:grin:

I thought the stranded whale was real as well... that's pretty amazing!

Graeme

Whoop whoop yeah! I've GOT to get a copy of that! >joins in victory dance (Crouch style robot-action)< yeah! c'mon! alriiiight!!!!

What, is that, I'm not sure I want to know!

So you catch the herring out at sea, cut out its gills and innards, but leave in its pancreas. You then keep the herring in brine and allow the pancreatic enzymes to slowly, but surely, digest the fish meat....

Be afraid, be very,..., afraid.... :shock:

Would the end result be something like lutefisk?:yuck:

... reminds me of Rollmops.

mmmmmmmm.... rollmops....

Graeme

So you catch the herring out at sea, cut out its gills and innards, but leave in its pancreas. You then keep the herring in brine and allow the pancreatic enzymes to slowly, but surely, digest the fish meat....

Be afraid, be very,..., afraid.... :shock:
... and then eat it with large chunks of raw white onion, soaked in one of white vinegar, turpentine or lemon juice to kill the taste?

Here you go, fellow Americans (http://www.autoracingdaily.com/article.php?cid=12355) (coming to Discovery near you, although I haven't a date)

"From the world's most populous nation to the world's richest resource, Discovery Channel presents the BBC production Ocean Odyssey. For the first time ever, advanced computer graphics will light the infinite vistas of the ocean in this one-hour special (simulcast on Discovery HD). The largest habitat on earth has remained impenetrable, until now. Through the eyes of a bull sperm whale, the ocean's largest predator, spectacular views and remarkable life forms are revealed against the violent, volatile and treacherous landscape. This is the abyss, a place where the whale must navigate erupting volcanoes, pack hunting killer whales, earthquakes and landscape changing mudslides every day of his life. By the end of his life, this whale will have taken the audience on a first-ever tour of uncharted territory."

It truly was a fascinating documentary!
They said the Bull was in his 80's when he died, I never knew they could live for that long.

Blue whales, fin whales and bowhead whales all can live for over one hundred years. See this link...

http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF15/1529.html

Oh and:welcome:

I finally got hold of this on DVD through Amazon rentals. Wow!

We watched episode one today. My eldest son spent an unearthly long time in the bath afterwards being a whale, needless to say he was pretty chilly when he came out.

Great Squid/Whale battle especially when he swallowed Archi

:whalevsa:

I saw it! And I definitely noticed Dr O'Shea. I thought some of the CGI was a little jarring but otherwise great stuff!