Just a few days ago we had the
heads-up about the
August 15th street date for HBO's
Rome - The Complete 1st Season. The studio is prepping their announcement soon, and this coming week's issues of trade magazines
Home Media Retailing and
Video Business will contain a 2-page ad, plus write-ups with the details. But we're going to beat the print issues, and the studio's announcement, to the punch with the below list of extras, and packaging art both inside and out! Besides all 12 episodes on 6 DVDs, there will be bonus features on each episode, plus an entire disc devoted soley to extras. Cost is $99.98 SRP.
- 8 Revealing Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
- "All Roads Lead To Rome": Interactive Onscreen Guide Prepared by Jonathan Stamp, the Series' Historical Consultant
- 2 "Shot By Shot" Features:
- "Gladiator": A Closer Look at the Thrilling Episode 11 Fight Sequence
- "Caesar's Triumph": Detailing the Production of the Epic Episode 10 Triumph Scene
- "The Rise of Rome": Behind-the-Scenes Featurette on Sets, Wardrobe, and Actors' Boot Camp
- "When in Rome": Featurette on the Culture of Ancient Rome
- "Friends, Romans, Countrymen": Introduction to the Characters of Rome
- Photo Gallery with over 50 Never-Bever-Seen Images
- 8-Page Roman Character Guide Booklet Featuring Names, Profiles, Relationships and Other Key Information
