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Hyperspace
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780790766102
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0790766108
Label: BBC Warner
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
MPN: DE1618D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: BBC Warner
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 30, 2002
Running Time: 180 minutes
Studio: BBC Warner
Theatrical Release Date: April 16, 2002
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Editorial Review:
If the scholarly tone and historical depth of Cosmos made that science miniseries akin to National Geographic magazine, then Hyperspace is like the National Enquirer. Each episode centers around a dramatic question (Will asteroids destroy the Earth? Could a black hole suck up our sun?) that is examined with slick computer-generated eye candy but fairly shallow content--for example, one episode argues that human beings need to colonize other planets because the sun will one day expand and burn the Earth to a cinder, but never mentions that the expansion of the sun won't happen for millions of years. Still, Hyperspace does present a variety of exciting ideas and may prompt viewers to learn more. The graphics are beautiful, host Sam Neill projects an engaging intelligence, and you have to love a television show that treats scientists like rock stars. Young science fiction fans will enjoy it enormously. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A very informative and entertaining DVD about the precarious human existence in the universe.
I first watched the BBC series Space by Sam Neil on TV and was so interested that I decided to buy it on DVD. Then I watched it again several times on DVD. It is a very good program that I highly recommend to everybody interested in Astronomy.
This is not an all inclusive program about every topic in astronomy. If you are looking for such encyclopedic information I recommend the DVD Cosmos ; our Solar System and Beyond which is very good and maybe more suited for your purposes. However, ... Read More
Rating: - Stunning visual effects
I normally watch sitcoms while doing my half-hour on the treadmill most mornings, but I decided to take a break this week and watch the BBC science-documentary series Hyperspace with Sam Neill (also known, apparently in its original UK run, as just Space).
This one is worth watching. The information content is not high, but the photography is beautiful, and the special-effects sequences are stunning: Earth forming from the accretion of planetesimals, a solar-sail ship unfurling in flight, probes ... Read More
Rating: - Hyperspace: An Introductory Styled Documentary
This DVD initially caught my eye because I had previously read a book by Michio Kaku called "Hyperspace". Since this had a similar title I thought it would be on a similar subject. This isn't true at all; apparently this was originally released by the BBC under the title of just "Space"... which is probably a far more apt title. Considering Kaku's book dealt a lot with quantum physics and multi-dimensional properties, I think a lot of people will think this product falls into that category. This is more of ... Read More
Rating: - Hyperspace
Absolutely one of the best series we have ever seen! Anyone who is interested in HOW WE GOT HERE should watch it. Took complicated principles & made them as simple as possible. a must see!
Rating: - Excellent educational video for all ages!
I first saw this video on cable a few years ago and was so impressed with the special effects and how it captures the interest of all ages that I have now purchased it form my childrens teacher to use for science class in middle school. It is still so interesting to me and is far from being outdated!
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