Band of Brothers (mini-series) - HBO's New Blu-ray and DVD Gift Sets Pair 'Band' with 'The Pacific'
These productions from Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman come together with a new special feature
Posted by David Lambert
8/10/2011
From executive producers Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman the two critically acclaimed 10-part HBO Miniseries Band of Brothers and The Pacific Blu-ray gift set with exclusive never-before-seen documentary "He Has Seen War," featuring surviving veterans of Easy Company and the 1st Marine Division.
"He Has Seen War" is an exclusive documentary that examines the postwar lives of veterans of both Band of Brothers and The Pacific. From their initial steps at reintegrating into civilian life to the lasting impact the war had on each of their lives, He Has Seen War features Easy Company and 1st Marine Division veterans and their families relaying their own unique stories.
Band Of Brothers - Based on the bestseller by Stephen E. Ambrose, Band of Brothers tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear.
The Pacific - From executive producers Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman, The Pacific tracks the real-life journeys of three U.S. Marines - Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale), Eugene Sledge (Joe Mazzello), and John Basilone (Jon Seda) - across the vast canvas of the Pacific theater during World War II.
On November 8th - just three days before Veteran's Day - HBO Video is releasing a new Band of Brothers - The Pacific: Special Edition Gift Set, bringing both mini-series together on DVD ($159.98 SRP) and high-def Blu-ray Disc ($199.99 SRP). Besides the bonus material found on the previous individual releases, you'll get the brand-new "He Has Seen War" documentary described in the studio description quoted above, all delivered in these collectible new packages:
