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Empire (2005)

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Reviews Counted: 1 Fresh: 0  Rotten:1 Average Rating: N/A
Runtime: 4 hrs 17 mins
Synopsis:
Now fans of the televised mini-series EMPIRE can view its episodes together as one full-length feature. Filmed on location in Italy, EMPIRE begins with Julius Caesar's assassination, and the passing of his power to his nephew Octavius. At only 18 years old, Octavius plunges head-on into a... [More]
Now fans of the televised mini-series EMPIRE can view its episodes together as one full-length feature. Filmed on location in Italy, EMPIRE begins with Julius Caesar's assassination, and the passing of his power to his nephew Octavius. At only 18 years old, Octavius plunges head-on into a fierce fight for his place as Rome's rightful leader. Unrated and extended scenes add to the epic drama of ancient Rome. [Less]

Genre: Television

Starring: Emily Blunt, James Frain, Jonathan Cake, Vincent Regan

Director: Greg Yaitanes, John Gray, Kim Manners
Screenwriter: Chip Johannessen, William Wheeler

DVD Info

Release:

Nov 29, 2005

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen - 1.78

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Featurette - EMPIRE: BEFORE & AFTER - CREATING THE LOOK OF ANCIENT ROME
  • Making Of

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Its good performances amid lavish production values make the most memorable moments soar.

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12/08/05 02:48 AM
Rachel Sexton
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'Empire' scores in that it does get to the ever timely corruption of power--just look around you--but it faints in the presence of HBO's superior 'Rome.'

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02/03/06 03:43 PM
Christopher Smith
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A captivating miniseries coming to DVD this terrific spectacle shows the depths of the Roman Empire.

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11/26/05 08:05 AM
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