Game of Thrones: Season 1 Blu-ray Release Date and Details

Today HBO announced (via EW) that Game of Thrones: Season 1 is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on March 6, not March 20 as previously thought.

The first 10 episodes of the hit show starring Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Jack Gleeson, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Jason Momoa and many others will be presented on Blu-ray in 1080p video and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. An extensive list of bonus features follows, beginning with the Blu-ray exclusives and then transitioning into the shared features with DVD.

Suggested retail pricing for Game of Thrones: Season 1 on Blu-ray is $79.98. Pre-orders are currently selling for around $20 less at Amazon.com.

Blu-ray Exclusive: Blu-ray Complete Guide to Westeros – An interactive compendium of the noble houses and lands featured in season one, PLUS 24 exclusive histories of the Seven Kingdoms as told by the characters themselves.
Blu-ray Exclusive: In-Episode Guide – In-feature resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations, and relevant histories while each episode plays.
Blu-ray Exclusive: Anatomy of an Episode – An in-episode experience that explores the creative minds and colossal efforts behind episode six, A Golden Crown.
Blu-ray Exclusive: Hidden Dragon Eggs – Find the hidden dragon eggs to uncover even more never-before-scene content.
Complete Guide to Westeros – An interactive compendium of the noble houses and lands featured in season one.
Making Game of Thrones – An exclusive 30-minute feature including never-before-seen footage from the set and interviews from the cast and crew.
Character Profiles – Profiles of 15 major characters as described by the actors portraying them.
Creating the Show Open – An inside look at the creation of the Emmy-winning opening title sequence for Game of Thrones.
From the Book to the Screen – Executive producers David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, and author George R.R. Martin talk about the challenges of bringing Martin’s epic fantasy novel to life on HBO.
The Night’s Watch – An in-depth look at the unique order of men who patrol and protect the Wall, a 700 foot ice structure that separates the Seven Kingdoms from the darkness beyond.
Creating the Dothraki Language – An insightful glance into the comprehensive language created for the Dothraki people in Game of Thrones.
Audio Commentaries – Seven audio commentaries with Cast and Crew including David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, George R.R. Martin, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, and more.