EW's James Hibberd has more Game of Thrones news for us today, the official release date of the Season 1 DVD or BD box set!
The fantasy drama is arguably the most anticipated DVD release for a TV series that’s aired this year. And with the show’s expected home video revenue factored as a major player in the show’s finances, it’s no surprise HBO has pulled out all the stops. Based on the two disks I previewed, Thrones was given a lavish presentation. The sophisticated menu navigation and behind-the-scenes extras that are on par with DVD sets from hit movies rather than what fans typically receive for TV shows.
Game of Thrones arrives in stores on March 6, 2012. The cost: $79.98 for BD and $59.99 for standard-def DVD. Here’s a list of all the extras followed by 11 exclusive pics and then a video clip from one the of the documentaries.
Here’s an exclusive clip from Anatomy of an Episode — the making of the Sky Cells scene from “A Golden Crown”…
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Features Photos"
Read the full article with the complete special features list at InsideTV.
*****UPDATE*****
According to HBOWatch the HBOStore is offering a special gift for pre-ordering Game of Thrones Season 1 on DVD or Blu-Ray.
You may not be able to give the gift of Game of Thrones on Blu-Ray or DVD to your favorite HBO fan this year but you’ll get a special bonus for pre-ordering it. Today at the HBO Store the company is offering an exclusive “Creating the World of Westeros” bonus disc! We’re assuming that this disc is simply a compilation of the web featurettes released throughout the promotion of Game of Thrones Season 1. The DVD will set you back $60 while the Blu-Ray set will cost $80.
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