Season 1 of History Channel’s hit series “Vikings,” is set tot be released on DVD on October 15.
Vikings Season 1 delivers a visceral journey to a thrilling ancient world in this epic new series about history’s bravest and most brutally fearsome warriors.
Vikings follows the adventures of the great hero Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), a Viking chieftain seeking to fulfill his destiny as a conqueror, alongside his ambitious brother Rollo (Clive Standen) and loyal wife Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick). Throughout his quest, Ragnar faces a path of betrayals and temptations to protect his freedom, family, and life. When Ragnar teams up with his boat builder friend Floki (Gustaf Skarsgard) to craft a new generation of intrepid ships capable of conquering the rough northern seas, the stage is set for conflict.
The Blu-ray™ and the DVD both have an exclusive feature entitled “Birth of the Vikings.” The feature looks at the creator’s approach to, the series challenge in re-creating the period, and the wonders of shooting the series in Ireland’s beautiful, Wicklow mountains. “Birth of the Vikings,” is an all-access look at the creation of VIKINGS.
Accompanying the Vikings Season 1 release will be exclusive trading cards that fans can only get at Comic Con. will be distributed to fans. Additionally, Season 1 packaging will be unveiled at the convention. well as The Vikings Interactive Waterway (running from 11am – 4pm on 7/19 and 7/20). For a limited time, consumers who purchase the Blu-ray™ will receive a collectible packaging box which displays the iconic ‘V” symbol from the series. The Waterway is located at 450 Second Ave., across from the San Diego Convention Center.
Vikings Season 1 Blu-ray Special Features will include over 9 hours of exclusive content including:
● Includes 9 episodes with extended and alternate scenes.
● The Armory Of Vikings – an interactive feature that allows viewers to learn more about the history and legacy of Vikings armory and weapons.
● Conquest and Discover: The Journey Of The Vikings – an interactive feature that allows viewers to learn more about the locations and places Ragnar traveled to in his journey through Season 1
● Warrior Society: Viking Culture & Law – featurette that takes a closer look inside the fascinating system of laws, practices and rules employed by Vikings.
● Birth Of The Vikings: featurette that provides an all-access look at the creation of VIKINGS.
● Forging The Viking Army: Warfare And Tactics – featurette that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the process of casting and creating the epic battle scenes of Vikings
● Deleted Scenes
● Commentary from Michael Hirst
Vikings Season 1 DVD Special Features:
● Warrior Society: Viking Culture & Law – featurette that takes a closer look inside the fascinating system of laws, practices and rules employed by Vikings.
● Birth Of The Vikings: featurette that provides an all-access look at the creation of VIKINGS.
● Forging The Viking Army: Warfare And Tactics – featurette that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the process of casting and creating the epic battle scenes of Vikings
● Deleted Scenes
● Commentary from Michael Hirst
