Rome/The Complete First Season

The Complete First Season Rome
Release Date	August 15, 2006
Format	DVD
Region	1
Distributor	HBO Home Video
Disc Count	6
Episode Count	12
Running Time	720 minutes
Retail Price	$99.98
Video	Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio	English: Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround French: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Subtitles	Closed Captioned
Purchase	Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk

Overview

"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. The Republic was founded on principles of shared power and fierce personal competition, never allowing one man to seize absolute control. But now, those foundations are crumbling, eaten away by corruption and excess. After eight years of war, two soldiers, Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo unwittingly become entwined in the historical events of ancient Rome. A serialized drama of love and betrayal, masters and slaves, husbands and wives, Rome chronicles a turbulent era that saw the death of the republic and the birth of an empire."

Special Features

• 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