HBO brings ROME: The Complete Series now on DVD and Blu-ray

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—> See Link to our DVD Review (below)

Every city has its secrets.

Beauty veils the face of war...

"The most lavish dramatic series yet released by HBO." —Robert Abele (LA Weekly)

"Simmers with intrigue, chaos and egos... cherish every moment of the glory that is ROME."
—(Boston Herald)

"As extravagant, enticing and chaotic as Rome itself."
—(USA Today)

ROME: The Complete Series on DVD & Blu-ray »
(Now available - released November 17)

Arriving November 17, Warner Brothers has released the full HBO program ROME: The Complete Series to DVD (11 discs), and Blu-ray (10 discs) in a deluxe package that features all 22 exciting episodes from the show's two seasons.

One of the top 50 best-selling TV-on-DVD franchises of all time, the new Blu-ray edition of ROME features enhanced content: interactive historical guides, and more (see below).

ROME is an American-British-Italian historical drama television series created by Bruno Heller, John Milius, and William J. MacDonald, produced for HBO and the BBC. The show's first season originally aired on HBO in the United States between August 28 and November 20, 2005, and the the second season aired on HBO from January 14, 2007, to March 25, 2007.

The story of ROME depicts the period of history surrounding the violent transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire; a change driven by civil warfare between radical populares and conservative optimates, the decay of political institutions, and the actions of ambitious men and women. The series follows the two main characters Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo from Caesar's invasion of Gaul to the death of Mark Antony and the rise of the first Emperor Augustus.

The series was a ratings success for HBO and the BBC. The show received much media attention from the start, and ROME was honored with numerous awards and nominations in its two-season run. Co-creator Heller stated in December 2008 that a ROME movie is in development. The series was filmed in various locations, but most notably in the Cinecittà studios in Italy.

ROME: The Complete Series DVD package has a suggested retail price of $99.98, with the deluxe Blu-ray set priced at $139.98.

BONUS FEATURES include: (both DVD & Blu-ray)
• Audio Commentary
• Photo gallery
• "Bloodlines" - a richly detailed
character guide (Enhanced version on Blu-ray)
• "All Roads Lead to Rome" - an in-depth interactive on-screen guide (Enhanced version on Blu-ray)

ROME — Explore further:
—> DVD Review by David Van Der Haeghen »
EXCERPT: Visually stunning, superbly acted and brilliantly packaged, HBO's "Rome: The Complete Series" is without question a winner. The short lived but extremely popular and well-received television show is now out on DVD in a complete box set collection (previously, the two seasons were released independently) that will no doubt impress you from start to finish. Spread out over eleven jam-packed discs, "Rome" will leave an impression you won't soon forget.

"Rome" has many things going for it. It's visually stunning, and features a very diverse blend of actual on-location scenes, well-dressed and decorated sets and computer generated long distance shots. The city itself is decently authentic, and the stone columns, tapestries and dwellings look like real thing. Locations don't look spotless, but instead like people live, work and exist there (which is good because, well, people actually did). All characters wear spectacular costumes that flow as they maneuver and distinguish the different social classes quite easily. There was significant attention to detail among the costume designers, and it showed in everything from robes to sandals to necklaces to belts. The props throughout "Rome" look equally authentic, be it a sword, shield, water pitcher or candle. As a package, it´s extremely convincing and a visual delight.

"Rome" is also loaded with sex, violence and betrayal. There is frequent nudity throughout, no shortage of blood, stabbings, gore and battles, plus multiple private conversations where both men and women are looking to conspire against each other for their own personal advancement. What's funny is how such happenings still linger in our actual reality today, making you wonder just how far we've really come.

This is the most cinematic television experience I can recall, and the attention to detail is obvious. Well worth your time investment, "Rome" reminds me of a bag of potato chips. It's really hard to take just one and leave it be.

(Click thru the Link above for the full review)

—> Visit the series Official Site »
(Lots of info on the show, plus gift shop, etc)

ROME is for mature audiences (contains violence, nudity, and sexual situations)

Film Synopsis:
Every city has its secrets.
Beauty veils the face of war...

The year is 52 B.C.
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. Starring Polly Walker, Ciaran Hinds, James Purefoy, Lindsay Duncan, Kevin Mckidd, and Ray Stevenson.

ROME: First Season
A generously budgeted show jointly produced by HBO and the BBC, ROME takes viewers back to 52 BC for a chance to relive the reign of Julius Caesar. The first season revolves around the lives of two Roman soldiers, Lucius Vorenus (Kevin McKidd) and Titus Pullo (Ray Stevenson), who win favor with Caesar (Ciaran Hinds) by defeating a mutinous plot from the devious Pompey Magnus (Kenneth Cranham). This affords the two men a gateway into the lives of Rome's ruling classes, and so the season unfolds, with intricately woven plots, fine acting, and stunning recreations of the ancient city, to provide a thoroughly engrossing television show. Details have been painstakingly pored over to ensure accuracy, so both history buffs and viewers less versed in the ways of Caesar should find something to enjoy here.

ROME: Second Season
The year is 44 B.C. Julius Caesar has been assassinated and civil war threatens to destroy the Republic. In the void left by Caesar's demise, egos clash and numerous players jockey for position. Meanwhile, Titus Pullo attempts to pull his friend Lucius Vorenus out of the darkness that has engulfed his soul in the wake of personal tragedy. Once again, the fates of these two mismatched soldiers seem inexorably tied to the fate of Rome itself.

The second season of HBO/BBC series ROME takes place in 44 BC, eight years after the period covered in the first season. The show continues to revolve around the plight of two Roman soldiers, Lucius Vorenus (Kevin McKidd) and Titus Pullo (Ray Stevenson), who find themselves caught up in a civil war after Caesar is assassinated. As powerful leadership battles play out between historic figures such as Octavian and Marc Antony, Lucius's life is marred by personal misfortune.

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