dvd times wrote:HBO have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Rome: The Complete First Season for 15th August 2006 priced at $99.95 SRP. This critically acclaimed, historically authentic drama that chronicles the fall of a Republic and the creation of an empire through the experiences of two ordinary soldiers arrives on DVD with the most extensive bonus features ever produced for an HBO original series.
All 12 hour-long episodes are included on this six-disc set packaged with an old-world feel in a unique ultra-lightweight wooden substrate (never before used for a home video release), the DVD has a monumental array of bonus materials and interactive features totaling over 20 hours.
Episodes are presented in 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen with English DD5.1 Surround audio, French and Spanish Dolby Surround audio and optional English, French and Spanish subtitles. Extra features include:
# “All Roads Lead to Rome” – Interactive onscreen guide on all 12 episodes providing historical facts prepared by series historical consultant, Jonathan Stamp
# “Shot x Shot: Gladiator” – Making of the thrilling and emotional episode 11 fight sequence highlighting the power and perseverance of the 13th Legion.
# “Shot x Shot: Caesar's Triumph” – Making of the epic scene that celebrates Caesar’s military and political triumph.
# “The Rise of Rome” – Behind-the-scenes featurette on the fascinating re-creation of “Rome” including sets, wardrobe and the military training
# “When in Rome” – Featurette on the culture of ancient Rome including the role of women, Roman religious rituals and the Roman moral code.
# “Friends, Romans, Countrymen” – Introduction to the characters of Rome.
# “Character Guide” – an eight page Rome booklet featuring names, profiles, relationships and other key historical information.
# Eight audio commentaries with cast (Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson), series creator Bruno Heller, and more.
# Photo gallery with over 50 never-before-seen images from the show
I may check this out (OK I wont bother ) - depends how expensive it is. I did quite enjoy the series on BBC2. It was beautiful to look at.
That packaging is lovely.
Carnivale is £17.99 in UK just watched it and its amazing! blew my mind.
Rome was one of the few Big series that just doesnt apeal to me, the bits I saw on the BBC wwere awful, maybe I saw the wrong bits I never knowingly watch bits of TV shows, as I ussually cannot watch any TV, but it looked pretty nasty, nasty as in dirty and not something that I would care for at all. But if its cheap one day you never know.
If the R4's are the same as the R1 I'll wait then. Is Rome out on R2 yet? I remember the BBC broadcasts being cut quite a bit, not for adult content but cutting the historical background and things.
Well thats the thing we never know if they are the same until they come out, sometimes they get cut, loose extras etc.. and definatly wont have nice packaging. You pay for what you get, I try to get the best editions and america ussually is the place to get most of them.
Rome isnt out on Region 2 and wont be for a while it seems.
Well it depends where you get it I try to get them expensive TV shows off forums as they ussualy go for bargain prices. I love commentaries and listen to them at work, so for me they are the best extras and Deadwood had loads to make me smile at work while they swear at each other.
romerojpg wrote:Carnivale is £17.99 in UK just watched it and its amazing! blew my mind.
Wait til you see S2, it's fucking excellent. The confrontation between the Avatar and the Usher is truly epic. Rumour has it that there maybe a mini-series to tie up the loose ends left at the end of S2 (the show was cancelled).
) - depends how expensive it is. I did quite enjoy the series on BBC2. It was beautiful to look at.
in UK just watched it and its amazing! blew my mind.
