Game of Thrones: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray (Updated)
Posted January 8, 2013 12:04 PM by Webmaster
War is raging. Alliances are crumbling. The epic battle for the Iron Throne is just beginning. HBO has announced and detailed the highly anticipated release of Game of Thrones: The Complete Second Season. The next chapter in the award-winning series storms the shores of Blu-ray on February 19, 2013.
Based on George R.R. Martin's best-selling book series "A Song of Ice and Fire," the first season of the epic HBO show became the home entertainment industry's best-selling television title for 2012 as well as the fastest selling TV on Blu-ray title of all time. The Complete Second Season will likely top its predecessor, and is set to feature HBO Select and an array of exclusive bonus materials and interactive features.
Update: Additional bonus content details:
Blu-ray Exclusives
War of the Five Kings: Track the claims, strategies and key players involved in the battle for the Iron Throne with this interactive guide. Follow the movements of various armies and learn all about their victories and defeats.
Histories & Lore: 19 animated histories detailing the mythology of Westeros and Essos as told from the varying perspectives of the characters themselves and featuring, in-part, illustrations from Game of Thrones storyboard artist Will Simpson.
In-Episode Guide: An in-feature resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations and relevant histories.
Hidden Dragon Eggs - Find the hidden dragon eggs to uncover even more never-before-seen content.
Other Special Features
Audio Commentaries: 12 commentaries with cast and crew including David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, George R.R. Martin, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington and more.
Creating the Battle of Blackwater Bay: See how the epic Battle of Blackwater Bay was brought to life in this exclusive, in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the climatic episode. The 30-minute feature showcases never-before-seen interviews with cast and crew.
Game of Thrones: Inner Circle: Actors Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Michelle Fairley and Liam Cunningham talk in detail about their experiences shooting season two in this roundtable discussion moderated by executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
The Religions of Westeros: Hear author George R.R. Martin, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss discuss the competing religions in the series and how they influence the various characters in Westeros and beyond.
Character Profiles: Profiles of seven major characters as described by the actors portraying them including Renly Baratheon, Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy and more.
The second season of Game of Thrones was nominated for eleven Emmy awards (among them Outstanding Drama Series) and won six. The coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey Baratheon (Jack Gleeson), counseled by his conniving mother Cersei (Lena Headey) and his uncle Tyrion (Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage), who has been appointed Hand of the King. However, the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. Robb Stark (Richard Madden) seeks autonomy in the North and has taken Cersei's brother Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) prisoner in battle. Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) looks to shore up her depleted power in the East with her three newborn dragons. Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane) rejects Joffrey's legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess (Carice van Houten) to raise a naval attack while his brother Renly (Gethin Anthony) has maintained his own claim since fleeing King's Landing. North of the Wall a new leader is rising among the wildlings adding new perils for Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and the Night's Watch.