Thanks to TV Shows on DVD, we have the brand new cover art and release date for The Vampire Diaries Complete 3rd Season. The DVD, and Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital combo are set to be released September 11, 2012.

From the WB Press Release:

The sexy, sinister beings of The Vampire Diaries are back in a thrilling Season 3. As Stefan succumbs to Klaus, Damon and Elena join forces to try to save him, rekindling their long-repressed emotions. Meanwhile the door to the other side opens wide, allowing spirits to invade and come between Jeremy and Bonnie. Caroline and Tyler grow closer, pushing their families farther apart. But when the original vampire hunter and his kin arise from their caskets after 1,000 years, every hybrid, ghost, witch, vampire and werewolf of Mystic Falls had better beware.

Also, thanks to MovieWeb we have the list of special features that will be available:

Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD Special Features:

• The Vampire Diaries: Stefan’s Descent into Darkness (Featurette): Follow Stefan’s journey from good to evil and back
• The Original Vampires: The Beginning (Featurette): Trace the timeline, the family tree, and the mythological roots of these centuries-old creatures
• Second Bite: Gag Reel
• Deleted Scenes

Blu-ray Combo Pack Exclusive Features:

• The Producer’s Pages: Go deep into the creative process behind this addictive series with The Writer’s Pack, The Producer’s Spells and Sound FX, Score and Suspense
• Favorite Scenes – The Series’ Most Heart-Stopping Moments

The following are links to pre-order the season on Amazon.

The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Third Season [Blu-ray/DVD/Digital]

The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Third Season [DVD]