Sony Returns to TV on Blu-ray with AMC's Breaking Bad

January 06, 2010

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has returned to TV on Blu-ray after a year plus hiatus by announcing the first and second season of AMC's Breaking Bad starring Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn are due for release on March 16.

Prior to Breaking Bad, Sony had dabbled in high-def television shows with a single season release of Rescue Me and Damages. The studio pulled the plug after assumed less than satisfactory sales numbers despite rumors of a massive Seinfeld on Blu-ray set in the works.

Both seasons of Breaking Bad will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p video and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. The first season will span two discs while the second, with more episodes, will span 3 and cost an additional $10.

Bonus features for both sets are as follows.

Breaking Bad: Season One

Cast and Crew Commentaries
Deleted/Extended Scenes
Making of Breaking Bad
AMC Shootout - Interview with Vince Gilligan and Bryan Cranston
Screen Tests
Inside Breaking Bad
Vince Gilligan's Photo Gallery

Breaking Bad: Season Two

Cast and Crew Commentaries
Deleted Scenes
Inside Breaking Bad - 13 Featurettes About The Making of Each Episode
Season 1 Recap
Walt's Warning Featurette
"Negro y Azul" Music Video
"Better Call Saul" Commercial
The Writers' Lab - An Interactive Guide to the Elements of an Episode (Blu-ray Exclusive)
11 Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
Cop Talk with Dean Norris
Gag Reel
6 Breaking Bad Original Webisodes
Season 3 Sneak Peek
Vince Gilligan's Photo Gallery

Click here to pre-order Breaking Bad: Season One on Blu-ray at a discounted price from Amazon.com.

Click here to pre-order Breaking Bad: Season Two on Blu-ray at a discounted price from Amazon.com.