Become a part of the phenomenon that captivated the nation when “TV’s biggest smash of the past decade,” (Robert Rorke, New York Post) arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD September 15th, 2015 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Set within a world of music, glamour, danger and power, EMPIRE is about a family dynasty that follows the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne. After music mogul Lucious Lyon (Oscar® Nominee Terrence Howard*) is diagnosed with a potentially fatal disease, he must choose which of his three sons will succeed him at the legendary Empire Entertainment. The game changes when his ex-wife Cookie (Oscar® Nominee Taraji P. Henson**) returns from prison where she’s been for almost two decades. Brash and fearless, she sees herself as the sacrificial lamb who built an empire with Lucious and then took the fall for running the drugs that financed Lucious’ early career. As the Lyons slug it out, a battle begins that will either cause the family’s destruction or redemption.
“Empire” Season 1 features iconic music performances from an all-star cast which includes Terrence Howard (BET Award winner for Best Actor), Taraji P. Henson (Critics’ Choice Television Award winner for Best Actress in a Drama Series, BET Award winner for Best Actress), Jussie Smollett, Byshere Y. Gray, Kaitlin Doubleday, Malik Yoba, Trai Byers and Grace Gealey. The series included an impressive roster of guest star appearances from the likes of Courtney Love, Jennifer Hudson, Gabourey Sidibe, Gladys Knight, Cuba Gooding Jr., Estelle, Mary J. Blige, Naomi Campbell Snoop Dog, Rita Ora, and Patti LaBelle, among others!
The Blu-ray™ and DVD of “Empire” Season 1 is packed with even more show-stopping moments and music performances such as “Drip Drop” and “You’re So Beautiful.” Get five complete performances, including the popular hit “No Apologies” on the DVD. Own it on Blu-ray™ and dive into more than nine hours of content and 50 minutes of special features, including 11 complete performances highlighting five of the most-popular songs from the series purchased on iTunes.
Review: I have to admit, I don’t watch this show but my husband and 30 year old daughter are HUGE fans! They both started watching it together and after each new episode they call one another to discuss it. I got a copy of the EMPIRE – The Complete First Season and I knew those two would be in DVD heaven.
My daughter is on a lot of “rest time” following the birth of her baby 2 weeks ago. This has allowed her and my hubby (her dad) to lounge around for 3 days straight re-watching all of the episodes from Empire – the first season. I asked them why they love this show and here is what they had to say.
“The show is packed with a lot of drama and that drama revolves around a very dysfunctional, wealthy & famous family. They are all chomping at the bit to take over the dad’s successful music business and are willing to lie, cheat, steal and back-stab one another to get that position. It’s the type of show you should always expect the unexpected to happen. Every episode will leave you hanging on your seat wondering what is going to happen next. All of the characters are complex and have their own demons in their back-story that seem to haunt them. It’s gripping and powerful.”
You can go out and buy Empire ~ The Complete First Season right now on DVD. If you got a fan in the family then pick it up now and tuck it away for the holidays.
Disclaimer: Shelly H. received a complimentary set of DVDs as described in this entertainment feature. No monetary compensation was received.
I have not watched this show, but I have a friend who loves it. It sounds very complex and suspenseful.
I haven’t watched this show yet, but it does look and sound like a good one.
You know what? I didn’t watch the show either and quite honestly I didn’t have any plans to ever see it. Now that I’ve read your review I want to see it, I think you just converted me.
I haven’t seen the show but have thought about seeing it when it’s out on dvd. It’s looks very interwoven and suspenseful. I really like Taraji P. Henson and think she did a wonderful job in No Good Deed so I can see where she would really make this role, too.