Lionsgate Announce: Colosseum arrives January 24th on DVD
DVD SRP: $19.98 (U.S.)
DVD SRP: $24.98 (Canada)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The rise and fall of the Roman Empire is brought to life through the lens of one of the most and brutal arenas in the history of humanity when Colosseum arrives on DVD January 24 from Lionsgate. Narrated by Robert R. Cargill (TV’s “Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury”, “Ancient Aliens”, “Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery”), this docuseries highlights key figures and moments of that period through interviews with renowned Historians and compelling live-action reenactments. Colosseum will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98 for DVD (U.S.), and $24.98 for DVD (Canada).
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
This fascinating, eight-part series uses the Colosseum as the dramatic setting to tell the thrilling story of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire — through the lens of the men and women who fought and died there. Unfolding chronologically — from the arena’s astonishing design to its eventual decay — each episode pinpoints a key historical figure, combining dramatic live-action sequences and special effects with interviews from leading historians and scholars for a vivid and revealing look at a pivotal period in world history.
CAST
Robert R. Cargill TV’s “Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury,” “Ancient Aliens,” “Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery”
Alexander Mariotti Hercules, TV’s “Spartacus,” “Rome”
Ian Beattie
Timothy Blore The King’s Man, TV’s “The Machines That Built America”
James Oliver Wheatley TV’s “The Lost Pirate Kingdom,” “Vikings,” “The Liberator”
Josh Taylor TV’s “Days of Our Lives,” “Guiding Light,” “Beverly Hills, 90210”
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2021
Title Copyright: Colosseum © 2022, Cover Art and Design © 2023 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. HISTORY, the “H” logo and A+E Networks are trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. Distributed by LIONSGATE® under license from A+E Networks.
Type: TV on DVD
Rating: TV-14
Genre: History, Documentary
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: English SDH
Run Time: 346 Minutes
Episodes: 8
DVD Format: 16×9 (1.78) Presentation
DVD Audio: English 2.0 Dolby Audio