Blu-ray, DVD Release: Game of Thrones Season 3

Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Release Date: Feb. 18, 2014
Price: DVD $59.99  Blu-ray/DVD Combo $79.98
Studio: HBO Home Entertainment/Warner Home Video


The third season of HBO’s acclaimed TV show Game of Thrones garnered even more kudos than the first and second.

Game of Thrones: Season 3 scene

The Red Wedding approaches its climax in Game of Thrones: Season 3.

dsBased on the series of fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones tells the story about the seven noble families fighting for control of the mythical land of Westeros, including the scheming south, the savage east, the frozen north and the ancient Wall that protects the realm from the mysterious beyond.

In Season 3, the battling families of the Seven Kingdoms continue to fight for power as bonds are strained, loyalties are tested and cruel fates are met. The Lannisters barely hold on to power after a savage naval onslaught from Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane, Zero Dark Thirty), while stirrings in the North threaten to alter the overall balance of power. Robb Stark (Richard Madden), King in the North, faces major calamity in his efforts to build on his victories over the Lannisters, and beyond the Wall, Mance Rayder (Ciaran Hinds, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and his huge army of wildlings continue their inexorable march south. Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke, Spike Island)  – reunited with her three fast-maturing dragons – attempts to raise an army to sail with her from Essos, in hopes of eventually claiming the Iron Throne for herself.

The Blu-ray/DVD with HBO Select and DVD bonus materials in Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season contain multiple featurettes, extended and deleted scenes, and audio commentaries. Additional features on the BD release include interactive guides, illustrated histories, and an extensive feature on the creation of “The Rains of Castamere,” containing nearly two hours of never-before-seen material, as well as new looks at the infamous “Red Wedding.”

Game of Thrones: Season 3 Blu-ray boxBlu-ray with HBO Select – includes all DVD features plus:

  • In-Episode Guide – In-feature resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations and relevant histories.
  • “The Rains of Castamere” Unveiled – Get an in-depth look at the creation of the most pivotal episode of Season 3 in this comprehensive exposé featuring cast and crew.
  • The Roots of Westeros – Explore the interconnected web of relationships, rivalries and conflicts between the noble houses of Westeros with this interactive guide.
  • Histories & Lore – Learn about the mythology of Westeros as told from the varying perspectives of the characters themselves.

DVD:

  • “A Gathering Storm” Featurette – Look back at the stormy events of Season 2 in this 14-minute recap with cast and crew.
  • “The Politics of Marriage” Featurette – The concept of matrimony in Westeros is all about making power plays and political alliances. Cast and crew examine this ancient institution and its place in Game of Thrones.
  • “Inside the Wildlings” Featurette – Go beyond the Wall with this introduction to the wildlings to gain a better understanding of their backstory.
  • New Characters of Season 3 – Meet the new faces in Season 3: Olenna Tyrell, Missandei, Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Orell, Jojen & Meera Reed, Blackfish & Edmure Tully, Thoros of Myr and Beric Dondarrion.
  • Deleted/Extended Scenes – Five deleted and extended scenes.
  • Audio Commentaries – 12 commentaries with cast and crew including David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, George R.R. Martin, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Michelle Fairley, Kit Harington, Richard Madden and more.

 

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