Game of Thrones Season One DVD/Blu-Ray gets official release date!
Entertainment Weekly has the scoop: the Game of Thrones Season One DVD/Blu-Ray will release on March 6th, 2012! And that’s not all, they also have the official listing of the special features included in the set; as well as screen caps of some of the artwork, menus, and special features. And to top it all off they have a short clip from one of the making-of videos, “Anatomy of an Episode.”
Here are James Hibberd’s thoughts on what he has been able to view of the set so far:
The fantasy drama is arguably the most anticipated DVD release for a TV series that’s aired this year. And with the show’s expected home video revenue factored as a major player in the show’s finances, it’s no surprise HBO has pulled out all the stops. Based on the two disks I previewed, Thrones was given a lavish presentation. The sophisticated menu navigation and behind-the-scenes extras that are on par with DVD sets from hit movies rather than what fans typically receive for TV shows.
I’ve included the full list of special features after the break. For the rest of the goodies, hit up EW.com. The MSRP for the set is $79.98 for BD and $59.99 for standard-def DVD. You can pre-order it now via Amazon or the HBO Shop.
Winter Is Coming: March 6th! That’s a bit earlier than we had expected. The list of features looks great. I love the glimpses of some of the menus and behind the scenes stuff. It looks to be really top quality. Can’t wait to watch this over and over!
Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season special features (DVD and Blu-Ray):
Complete Guide to Westeros
“An interactive compendium of the noble houses and lands featured in season one.”
Making Game of Thrones
“An exclusive 30-minute feature including never-before-seen footage from the set and interviews from the cast and crew.”
Character Profiles
“Profiles of 15 major characters as described by the actors portraying them.”
Creating the Show Open
“An inside look at the creation of the Emmy-winning opening title sequence for Game of Thrones.”
From the Book to the Screen
“Executive producers David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, and author George R.R. Martin talk about the challenges of bringing Martin’s epic fantasy novel to life on HBO.”
The Night’s Watch
“An in-depth look at the unique order of men who patrol and protect the Wall, a 700 foot ice structure that separates the Seven Kingdoms from the darkness beyond.”
Creating the Dothraki Language
“An insightful glance into the comprehensive language created for the Dothraki people in Game of Thrones.”
Audio Commentaries
“Seven audio commentaries with Cast and Crew including David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, George R.R. Martin, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, and more.”
Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season special features (Blu-Ray only):
Blu-ray Complete Guide to Westeros
“An interactive compendium of the noble houses and lands featured in season one, PLUS 24 exclusive histories of the Seven Kingdoms as told by the characters themselves.”
In-Episode Guide
“In-feature resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations, and relevant histories while each episode plays.”
Anatomy of an Episode
“An in-episode experience that explores the creative minds and colossal efforts behind episode six, ‘A Golden Crown.’”
Hidden Dragon Eggs
“Find the hidden dragon eggs to uncover even more never-before-seen content.”
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