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The DVD release of BloodSpell is now available. With four commentary tracks, hours of additional material, documentaries on the film's production, deleted scenes, subtitles in English and German and more.

The DVD is available in downloadable ISO format for burning in normal DVD burners:

Sadly we are not able to offer a physical media version at this time. Sorry!

Documentaries

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Older version of BloodSpell
The downloads below are from the original series release of BloodSpell. They're older and in some cases embarassingly worse than the feature film release, but we keep them up here for historical value.



Previous Episodes of BloodSpell

BloodSpell Episode 1

Gad of the Iron Arm, a ruthless Blooded leader, is performing what appears to be a human sacrifice. A force of Black Monks of the Angels, including the novice Jered, are poised to attack and capture him.

But neither Jered's actions nor the outcome of the raid go entirely to plan...

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BloodSpell Episode 2

As the raid progresses, the novice Jered sees the power of blood magic firsthand.

Later, as they progress toward his initiation, the Master of the Black Monks explains to him the consequences of his actions.

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BloodSpell Episode 3

In the Cathedral of the Angels, Jered's initiation begins with a sermon about the upcomming cleansing of the blooded.

However, Jered knows that one of the prisoners is innocent; can only drastic action prevent disaster?

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BloodSpell Episode 4

After Jered's Initiation ceremony suffers an unexpected development, Jered is involved in a frantic chase across the city.

Meanwhile, back in the Cathedral, the Master must explain the situation to a displeased superior.

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BloodSpell Episode 5

Jared goes looking for the Blooded in a pub of low reputation.
However, as a monk of the Church of the Angels, he finds a mixed reception.



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BloodSpell Episode 6

Having failed to find exactly who he was looking for, Jered makes some new friends. Together they head into the city, looking for a powerful Blood Mage's tower.

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BloodSpell Episode 7

Jered and Arianne lead a small group through various tricks and traps as they asault the Blood Mage's stronghold. However, surprises await them as they progress.

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BloodSpell Episode 8

After the raid on Karak's Tower doesn't go according to plan, a rescue attempt forms. But not everyone wants or is able to cooperate...





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BloodSpell Episode 9

Gad of the Iron Arm is preparing to fight in the arena, but without the Iron Arm, he may well be slaughtered! Jared must come up with an alternative to Gad's fight to the death...


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BloodSpell Episode 10

Jered and his team make their way through the tunnels and into the fortress, towards the Pyramid, thought to contain Gad's Arm, and the Spire, which contains many of the dangerous Blood Mages captured by the church. On the way, Jered meets an old friend - but not everyone has the same priorities...

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BloodSpell Episode 11

Inside the Pyramid, Jered and Gad find Gad's Iron Arm, abandoned with no obvious protection. It can't be that easy, can it?
Outside, Blood Mages are trapped on the Spire, overlooked by a large number of guards armed with deadly crossbows - will Jered's rescue plan succeed?

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BloodSpell Episode 12

Jered's plans have gone disasterously awry.

But there are more players and more secrets to this confrontation than anyone suspects...

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BloodSpell Episode 13

Carrie's in mortal peril in the pyramid. The Blooded are trapped on the collapsing Spire.

With one rescue attempt successful, can our heroes find a way off the Spire in time?

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BloodSpell Episode 14

The conclusion of our story!

Can our heroes escape the Church of the Angels at last, or will Jered return to his former brothers?

Or, perhaps, do even worse dangers await them high above the city?

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BloodSpell Feature Cut

Finally, the feature-length cut of BloodSpell arrives. Recut, with over 10 minutes of new footage, new scenes, a new soundtrack and more - this is the definitive story of Blood Magic.

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Other Media

BloodSpell Trailer - Nov 2005

It`s here. Finally.

This is your first chance to get a glimpse of what Strange Company have been working on since September 2003, and see what we`re so excited about!

We`d like to thank Bioware for their assistance in hosting these films. You`ll be able to view the full film in episodic format starting later this year!

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BloodSpell Teaser 1

Get a glimpse of the action of BloodSpell, just days before the release of the first episode!



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BloodSpell Teaser 2

One day until BloodSpell Episode 1 is released!

To keep you going until then, here's another teaser for you, this time introducing our hero, Jered.


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The Making Of BloodSpell - Part 1

The Strange Company crew present the first part of the "Making of Bloodspell". Get behind the scenes at Strange Company Towers, and see how half a dozen geeks in Hugh's spare room manage to make a film by turning each other into badgers.


N.B. There is no QuickTime version available at the moment. We hope to be able to provide a QuickTime version soon.

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The Making of BloodSpell - part 2

The second part of Strange Company's behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of BloodSpell.

We meet the cast and learn more about the recording of the BloodSpell voice track, from audition to direction. We've got footage from the recording sessions, interviews with the cast, and soup-to-nuts (what does that mean?) details on how the voice track came to be.

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The Making Of BloodSpell - part 3

This documentary gives a brief overview of the filming of BloodSpell with contributions from the film crew. Also covered is custom animation and lipsynching.

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