Followers of an epic HBO series can now relive it in its entirety on DVD and Blu-ray this November. Rome: The Complete Series Giftset will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 17. The 11-disc DVD set will be priced at $99.98 SRP and the 10-disc BD set will be priced at $139.99 SRP. The series starred Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kevin McKidd and James Purefoy.
Four hundred years after the founding of the Republic, Rome is the wealthiest city in the world, a cosmopolitan metropolis of one million people, epicenter of a sprawling empire. But now, the city's foundations are crumbling, eaten away by corruption and excess...And two soldiers unwittingly become entwined in historical events, their fates inexorably tied to the fate of Rome itself. The entire award-winning, critically-acclaimed series will be available as a Blu-ray gift set, just in time for the holiday season.
Special Features:
- 13 revealing audio commentaries from cast and crew
- - 4 featurettes that examine the history of Rome and several of its more famous citizens
- - 3 behind-the-scenes featurettes that explore the expansive production
- - 2 featurettes that detail the creation of pivotal scenes
- - Photo Gallery
- - Character Insert
- - "All Roads Lead to Rome" - an in-depth, interactive on-screen guide prepared by the series' co-producer/historical consultant Jonathan Stamp
- - "Bloodlines" - an exclusive, interactive guide highlighting the connections between the soldiers, Senate and families of Rome. (Blu-ray only)