All new ’shopping holiday’ Cyber Monday is here and Discovery Channel is taking advantage with a sale pricing on their Planet Earth series.

Today only you can get the US version of the Planet Earth Blu-ray release for only $24.95 - a saving of 75%.

Note that this has the US narration and is a little shorter than the BBC version that is available elsewhere - none the less at this pricing it is a great bargain.

You also get free shipping on orders over $75 with the code FREESHIP.

The Discovery Channel is currently offering an additional 10% off all Clearance DVDs, Blu-rays and Toys.

They have quite an extensive list of titles there, including the Deadliest Catch: Season 3 Blu-ray release for 40% off.

Use the coupon code EXTRA10 at checkout to save even more until November 15th.

Today Amazon has amazing savings on When We Left Earth - The NASA Missions on Blu-ray Disc.

While the regular retail price for this 4 disc Blu-ray set is $69.98, you can currently pick up this release for only $18.99, a saving of 73% off retail!

Not sure how long this will last, so if you haven’t been tempted by the reductions so far, now might be the right time to pick up this popular release.

The Discovery channel store has a special offer on right now - get 50% off select Blu-Ray DVDs by entering promo code BLU50 at checkout.

Titles to look for in this promotion include Deadliest Catch: Season 3, Planet Earth (US Version) and Shark Week: The Great Bites Collection.

You should be able to land the Planet Earth set for only $35!

This promotion expires August 22nd.

It is Shark Week again on Discovery and to celebrate the Discovery Channel Store is offering discounts and free shipping on shark related titles.

They are currently listing the Shark Week: The Great Bites Collection Blu-ray title for $24.99, as well as a two disc package including Ocean of Fear: Worst Shark Attack Ever for $39.99.

As far as I can tell the latter is exclusive to the Discovery Store.

I see at Amazon today you can get Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series for 52% off retail, only $47.99.

This excellent series is definitely considered one of the ‘must have’ Blu-ray titles.

If you prefer the US broadcast of the series, there is good news for you also - Planet Earth: The Complete Series Blu-ray Set (U.S. version) is currently $49.99, 50% off retail!

Either way it is a great time to save on these wonderful documentaries.

Actually, if you like these Discovery Channel documentaries, be aware that the Discovery Store has every DVD on sale with up to 70% discount during their semi-annual sale.

This includes their Blu-ray Disc titles.

Image Entertainment is planning to release Edge of Love        on July 14th, 2009.

The movie cast includes Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller and Cillian Murphy.

Retail is set at $35.98, pre-order at Amazon for only $24.99.

Sony Pictures has announced the release of Fired Up        for June 9th, 2009. Retail is set at $39.95, pre-order at Amazon for only $27.99.

Discovery Channel has scheduled the release of Shark Week: Great Bites Collection        for July 14th, 2009. Retail has been set at $34.98, find it at Amazon for only $24.49.

The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross        will be released by A&E Home Video on September 1st, 2009. Retail will be $29.95, the Amazon price - only $20.99.

Quite a number of new releases listed today, including a a set aimed at the kids.

The Sci-Fi Thriller Eden Log        will be released by Magnolia Home Entertainment on May 19th, 2009.

Retail will be $34.98, only $24.49 at Amazon.

Sony Pictures will be releasing Fly Away Home        with Jeff Daniels and Anna Paquin on Blu-ray Disc on April 7th, 2009.

The retail price will be $28.95, pre-order at Amazon for $20.49.

The Discovery Channel appears to be aiming to give Disney a run for their money with a set of new titles targeted at the kids.

Discovery Kids has announced Africa’s Elephant Kingdom        , Mars: The Quest for Life        , World’s Biggest & Baddest Bugs        , Beauty of Snakes        and Gettysburg: The Battle & Address        for release April 7th, 2009.

Retail for these will be $24.95, the Amazon price will be $17.49.

This offer looks like it is valid only for today - the Discovery Channel Store is offering the ever popular Planet Earth Blu-ray (US version) for half price ($34.99) with free shipping for December 15th only!

Please note that this is the US version of the release and as such has Sigourney Weaver narration - great for those who can’t understand David Attenborough’s accent.

In any case, this a great deal from Discovery.

If you have been mulling the possibility of buying the Band of Brothers box set on Blu-ray, now might be a good time.

Amazon has the whole set for only $43.99, saving well over 50% off the $100 retail price.

Another popular box set, When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions, is also better than half off with the Amazon price of $33.95.

You can also find the History Channels release The Universe: The Complete Season 1 for $29.99, a saving of 62%.

Of course there are many bargains at Amazon during the Holiday Season - you can always see the latest deals on the Amazon Bargains page.