| | | Jonathan Rhys Meyers is King Henry 8.
Features: DVD
King Henry 8: Young, sexy and the most powerful man in the world. The throne and the entire world became his at 19. For the first time on DVD, The Tudors: The Complete First Season is now available in this collectible 4 disc set.This delicious and daring drama reveals the early years of the man who forever changed the course of history. Passionate, vibrant and scandalous - this is definitely not the Henry 8 you've read about in your history books.
"...spirited, violent, and sexy...well-acted across the board, and thoroughly engaging." Brie Beazley, Reel.com
"...Rhys Meyers is riveting from the moment he walks into the frame...[the show is] engaging and thrilling..." Tim Goodman, San Francisco Chronicle
Editor's Note
Mining one of history's most infamous figures to create a rich episodic drama, Showtime's THE TUDORS takes on the early life of King Henry VIII, played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers (MATCH POINT). With enough rivalries, scandals, and debauchery to make MELROSE PLACE blush, the engrossing series follows the 16th-century monarch's rise to power, political conflicts, and personal ruthlessness. Filled with lavish sets that flawlessly evoke the era, this first season charts the headstrong leader's shifting allegiances at home and abroad, his notorious affair with Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer), and his eventual rupture with the Catholic Church. No stuffy costume drama, THE TUDORS features a talented acting ensemble that includes Sam Neill (JURASSIC PARK) as Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Jeremy Northam (GOSFORD PARK) as Sir Thomas More, and Gabrielle Anwar (SCENT OF A WOMAN) as Henry's sister. This collection presents all 10 episodes of the first season.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Dolby Digital Stereo | | Audio: Spanish Dolby Digital Mono | | Dubbed: Spanish | | Featurettes On Tudors Production & Costume Design, & A Look At The Tudors' Favorite Locations In Contemporary London | | Free Episode Of Californication, This American Life, & Penn & Teller BS! | | Interactive Menus | | Plus More Showtime Series Episodes Via N Technology: Free Streaming Of The First Two Episodes Of Dexter Season 2 Via N Technology | | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 12/31/2007 |
| Running Time: 550 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2008 | | Catalog ID: 85160 | | UPC: 00097368516045 | | Number of Discs: 4 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (2008) | | | Golden Globe, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | | | Golden Globe, The Tudors, Best Television Series - Drama | |
Winner (2007) | | | Emmy, Joan Bergin, et. al., Outstanding Costumes for a Series | | | Emmy, Trevor Morris, Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music | |
Nominee (2007) | | | Emmy, Tom Conroy, et. al., Outstanding Art Direction for a Single Camera Series | | | Emmy, Nuala Moiselle, et. al., Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | Ultimate DVD
4 stars out of 5 -- "[Y]ou'll be ogling at the screen to marvel at every intricate period set and every stitch in those lavish costumes. If you liked ROME, you'll love this." 04/01/2008 p.76 |
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