CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution have officially announced that they will release on Blu-ray the hit summer CBS miniseries
Under the Dome. The release will be available for purchase online and in stores across the nation on November 5th.
Supplemental features to be included on this upcoming release have not yet been detailed.
In addition to the standard release, Amazon will also offer a
deluxe Blu-ray version in dome-shaped packaging, with special features exclusive to the release.
Under the Dome centers on a small town that is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. The town's inhabitants must deal with surviving the post-apocalyptic conditions while searching for answers about the dome, where it came from and if and when it will go away. The miniseries stars Dean Norris, Rachelle Lefevre, Aisha Hinds, Mike Vogel, Natalie Martinez, Britt Robertson and Alexander Koch. It is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, Brian K. Vaughan, Neal Baer, Stacey Snider, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank and Jack Bender.
Update
Special Features:
- Stephen King and Under The Dome – Stephen King provides unique insight on how his bestselling story has been brought to life. Also hear from best-selling crime author Michael Connelly as he expresses his appreciation for Stephen King and tells what it was like to be one of the first people to receive an advanced copy of the book.
- Under The Dome: From Novel To Series – A look into how the book landed at Amblin Television and CBS including a visit to the writers' room to learn how the characters were developed and cast.
- The World Of Under The Dome" – A journey through the iconic world of Under The Dome with set visits, including to Chester's Mill. This feature also includes a special look at the costume design.
- Under The Dome: Filming The Pilot – Director Niels Arden Oplev along with the show's cast and crew take viewers to the set of Under The Dome to discuss the making of the pilot.
- Under The Dome: The First Season – A fascinating look at the overall series, featuring commentary from the production team and cast members. Highlighted by specific sequences involving stunts, on-set effects, intense moments and storyboards, fans can follow the journey that the characters go through along with a special look at the season finale.
Note: Amazon.com and Amazon.ca will also offer a deluxe Blu-ray version of the set in dome-shaped packaging, including an exclusive bonus disc. The bonus disc includes:
- Stephen King Visits Big Jim's Car Dealership – Stephen King provides a set tour of Big Jim's Car Dealership and insight into how the city of Chester's Mill is inspired by a real town he used to live in, Bridgton, Maine.
- The Visual Effects of Under The Dome – Hear from the visual effects supervisor, Stephan Fleet, on what it takes to create the special effects seen on the show.
- Under The Dome: Executing The Finale – Comprised of behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew, fans get an inside look at the making of a key scene from the dramatic series finale.
- The Wilmington Pilot Premiere – The cast and creators hit the red carpet for stand-up interviews in Wilmington, N.C., for the pilot premiere of Under The Dome that also includes the city's Mayor declaring June 24th Dome Day and reactions from executive producers Brian K. Vaughan and Neal Baer to the gigantic success of the network premiere.
Full Listing
Disc One:
Special Features
- Under The Dome: Filming the Pilot
- CBS Launch Promos
Disc Two:
- Episodes
- Outbreak
- Blue on Blue
- Imperfect Circles
- The Endless Thirst
Special Features
Disc Tree:
- Episodes
- Thicker Than Water
- The Fourth Hand
- Let the Games Begin
Special Features
Disc Four:
- Episodes
- Speak of the Devil
- Exigent Circumstances
- Curtains
Special Features
- Deleted Scenes
- Stephen King and Under The Dome
- Under The Dome: From Novel to Series
- The World of Under The Dome
- Under The Dome: The First Season
- Joe's Blog
- Gag Reel