Damages – Exclusive: DVD and Blu-ray Releases for Season 1

Damages is a legal thriller set in the world of New York City high-stakes litigation. The series, which provides a view into the true nature of power and success, follows the turbulent lives of Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) the nation’s most revered and reviled high-stakes litigator and her bright, ambitious protege Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) as they become embroiled in a class action lawsuit targeting the allegedly corrupt Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson), one of the country’s wealthiest CEOs.As Patty battles with Frobisher and his attorney Ray Fiske (Zeljko Ivanek) Ellen Parsons will be front and center witnessing just what it takes to win at all costs, as it quickly becomes clear that lives, as well as fortunes, may be at stakeFX’s Damages, starring Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction, The Natural, The Shield), Ted Danson (Cheers, Body Heat, Saving Private Ryan) and Rose Byrne (28 Weeks Later, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones), has been one of the most acclaimed new shows of this year. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is preparing to announce the January 29th release of Damages – The Complete 1st Season on DVD, and also on high definition Blu-ray Disc.Both formats will be a 3-disc set with all 13 episodes running 225 minutes. Plus there will be bonus material that is expected to include Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes, an Interactive Timeline and a Civil Law Handbook. Cost is $49.95 SRP for the DVD format, and $79.95 SRP for the Blu-ray Disc format. Below is early box art for both versions. Please remember that the studio’s formal announcement is not expected until next week, and all material in this story came from early info sent to retailers. Therefore, details and artwork may not be final, and could be subject to change. Stay tuned and we’ll let you know about any updates.