Posted Tue Feb 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by Tom Landy
The groundbreaking 10-part miniseries from Executive Producers Mark Burnett ('The Voice,' 'Survivor') and Roma Downey ('Touched by an Angel') arrives on Blu-ray in April.
In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'The Bible: The Epic Miniseries' for Blu-ray on April 2.
Breathtaking in scope and scale, 'The Bible' features powerful performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. This historic television event is sure to entertain and inspire millions across the globe.
Narrated by Emmy® winning actor Keith David, 'The Bible' features a stunning international cast including Portuguese actor, Diogo Morgado as Jesus Christ and beloved actress, Roma Downey as Mother Mary. And for the first time since their award winning collaboration on Gladiator, Oscar® and Grammy® winning composer Hans Zimmer reunites with acclaimed vocalist Lisa Gerrard to create the majestic musical backdrop for this epic production.
The 4-disc set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a behind-the-scenes look at how the groundbreaking docudrama came together. Interviews with producers, directors, and cast illustrate creative collaboration on-set and off and show how the remarkable Moroccan scenery was transformed into the world of the Bible.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Bible: The Epic Miniseries' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 2.
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