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DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures Transformers Rolls out on DVD and HD DVD October 16


The armies of CYBERTRON invaded theaters with a juggernaut fury that shook the summer of 2007, but on October 16, 2007 fans of all ages will discover that there is far “More Than Meets The Eye” to the massive mechanical behemoths when TRANSFORMERS arrives on Earth in spectacular DVD and HD DVD two-disc Special Edition sets as well as on a single disc from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures; distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment.

Earning over $650 million at the global box office to date, the massive production exploded onto screens from the creative minds of director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, taking audiences by storm and becoming the biggest original film of the year. The first live-action film based on the enduringly popular “robots in disguise”, TRANSFORMERS features the ultimate battle between good and evil, as the peace-loving AUTOBOTS seek to protect humanity from the evil forces of the DECEPTICONS. The action-packed film stars a hot young cast of up-and-coming actors including Shia LaBeouf (Disturbia), Josh Duhamel (“Las Vegas”), Tyrese Gibson (Four Brothers) and Megan Fox (“Hope & Faith”), as well as seasoned performers such as Jon Voight (National Treasure) and John Turturro (The Good Shepherd). But the biggest stars are the TRANSFORMERS robots themselves – including fan favorites OPTIMUS PRIME, MEGATRON, BUMBLEBEE, RATCHET, JAZZ and more – brought to life by revolutionary new VFX techniques developed by the innovative digital wizards at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM).

The TRANSFORMERS Special Edition two-disc sets provide an incredible experience with an arsenal of bonus material that delivers excitement and fun for long-time fans, as well as for viewers who are new to the TRANSFORMERS universe. The extensive special features include commentary by Michael Bay and two multi-part in-depth documentaries exploring the human elements of the film as well as the phenomenal robot stars. Presented in multiple parts, “Our World” and “Their War” include segments with Steven Spielberg discussing his love for the franchise and the early concept for the movie, the extensive casting process, the training, consultants and real-world weapons provided by the military to lend authenticity to the film, the evolution of the robots from Hasbro’s iconic toy line to big-screen stars, the unique vehicles created for the movie, a discussion with ILM’s legendary digital artists and much more.

The discs go even further behind-the-scenes with early sketch concepts of the robots and an in-depth look at the making of the SKORPONOK attack from writing and conceptualization through the creation of the stunning visual effects.

Out-Of-This World High-Def Content:

In addition to superior picture and sound and all of the above bonus material presented in high definition, the HD DVD presentation provides consumers with a host of web-enabled features, which are accessible through all connected HD DVD players. The web-enabled features take advantage of technology that allows the studio to present the content in a new way. These cutting-edge, online features can be updated, providing consumers with an evolving entertainment experience months, or even years, after the disc is physically produced. Initial features include a TRANSFORMERS Intelligence Mode in which an on-screen dashboard over the film provides information about the robots and weapons, their strength levels, character updates and more. Plus, a GPS Locator that can access a map and GPS coordinates. Paramount’s TRANSFORMERS HD DVD connectivity capabilities will reveal additional HD DVD exclusive features at street date and at various time periods in the future.

The HD DVD also includes a TRANSFORMERS H.U.D. (Heads Up Display) that lets viewers access running text commentary while watching the film and even view relevant behind-the-scenes footage in a picture-in-picture window. Additionally, viewers can explore the main robots’ individual details in high definition with the TRANSFORMERS Tech Inspector.

DVD:

The TRANSFORMERS DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Total runtime is 143 minutes.

TRANSFORMERS Special Edition DVD bonus features include:

Disc 1:
-- Feature film
-- Commentary by Michael Bay

Disc 2:
-- Our World
-- The Story Sparks - Steven Spielberg discusses his love for the
franchise and early concept art for the film. Explores how the
writers adapted the cartoon into a live-action movie and why
Michael Bay is the perfect director for the film.
-- Human Allies - A look at how the actors were selected and their
experiences on the set.
-- I Fight Giant Robots - An exploration of the military training
that Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson underwent for their roles
and the various stunts that the actors were asked to perform.
-- Battleground - A piece on the senior officials from the
Department of Defense and Air Force who consulted on the film
to give it authenticity and the key locations that the U.S.
government provided access to.

-- Their War
-- Rise of the Robots - Explores the interaction between Hasbro
designers and Michael Bay to bring the toy line roaring to life.
-- AUTOBOTS Roll Out - Michael Bay discusses working with Chevy and
its designers and the modifications that were made to the cars
seen in the film.
-- DECEPTICONS Strike - The film's military advisors discuss the
"toys" they allowed the production to borrow: F-22 Raptors,
Ospreys and A-10 Warthogs.
-- Inside the AllSpark - ILM's digital artists discuss the
challenges of bringing the TRANSFORMERS to life.

-- More Than Meets The Eye
-- From Script to Sand: The SKORPONOK Desert Attack - An in-depth
look at the making of this particularly epic and challenging
scene from initial storyboarding through production and visual
effects.
-- Concepts - Early sketch concepts of the robots.
-- Trailers

TRANSFORMERS HD DVD

The HD DVD is presented in 1080p High Definition with English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus and English, English SDH+, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. In addition to the above features that will be presented in high definition, the TRANSFORMERS HD DVD will also offer the following exclusive content:

Disc 1:
-- TRANSFORMERS H.U.D. (Heads Up Display)--In this mode, viewers can
access running text-based behind-the-scenes background information
on the production during the feature. Users can also watch relevant
picture-in-picture b-roll and video with Bay, Spielberg and other
filmmakers during select sequences.
-- Transformers Intelligence Mode web-enabled features consist of:
-- Transformation Mode
-- Health Meter
-- Weapon Mode
-- Robot Bio
-- In Scene Indicator
-- Text Ticker
-- GPS

Disc 2:
-- TRANSFORMERS Tech Inspector - Gives viewers an unprecedented look
at the TRANSFORMERS robots through the exquisitely detailed models
created by ILM artists. Users can zoom in on each detail for a
closer examination and pause and change the rotation of the models.

Marketing Support:

Paramount Home Entertainment will support the home video debut of TRANSFORMERS with one of the biggest media campaigns in the division’s history. The multi-million dollar blitz will include television, print, radio and online advertising reaching a four quadrant audience. The expansive campaign also will include a viral marketing program in which fans can go online to customize a message for their friends from OPTIMUS PRIME and send it via telephone or email. In addition, an array of high-impact displays will be deployed to retail locations across the country. Promotional partners including Chevrolet and Hostess will also extend the TRANSFORMERS message to millions of people.

Each TRANSFORMERS DVD will include an insert alerting consumers to Chevrolet's "The Bumblebee Camaro Sweepstakes". Beginning October 17, 2007, fans can enter to win one of three customized Chevy Camaro cars styled after the TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT BUMBLEBEE at chevy.com/camaro. The sweepstakes also will be promoted with a wide-reaching television, print and online advertising campaign that will further extend the DVD messaging and excitement.

This October, Hostess, the maker of America’s most iconic snack cakes, will be launching a national consumer promotion on approximately 17 million TRANSFORMERS themed packages at convenience and grocery/mass merchandiser retail stores. Consumers will be directed via http://www.hostesscakes.com to a Hostess micro-site where they can play an instant-win game for a chance to win a 50” Plasma TV and Home Entertainment system, portable DVD players and other prizes.

Synopsis:

From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg comes a thrilling battle between the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS. When their epic struggle comes to Earth, all that stands between the evil DECEPTICONS and ultimate power is a clue held by Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf). Join the fight for mankind in the extraordinary adventure that “features some of the most spectacular action and effects sequences of any movie of its kind and will appeal to the kid in all of us” (Claudia Puig, USA Today).

Street date: October 16, 2007
Runtime: 143 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, brief sexual humor, and language
Canadian Rating: PG for violence and coarse language

[General Magnus]

Nice but my hopes of an extened version seem to get weaker by the minute

[Cyber Bishop]

Oct 16th.. Nice!
Nothing on Joblo's release dates yet but I am sure that will change.

[Briggs]

Man they don't waste any time.

[Darth Bombshell]

Front Paged and Credited as Breaking News! Hoo-Ha!

[Sonray]

So what about the UK release date? You always forget us with these types of news stories.

I know play.com has it listed as december, but i dont think thats official. And if it is, why the heck do we have to wait 2 months to get the DVD?!?!!

I'll just order a copy off of amazon in the us if i have to wait that long. My dvd player is region free anyway.

[osiricon]

Pants are getting tight..must open zipper....ah...nice cant wait!: )

[Seibertron]

Awesome! There's a Hostess promotion. Wonder if it will be about transforming your skinny kid to a fat kid?

[osiricon]

No word on extended scenes. I was hoping to see what was cut

[Seibertron]

So what about the UK release date? You always forget us with these types of news stories.

I know play.com has it listed as december, but i dont think thats official. And if it is, why the heck do we have to wait 2 months to get the DVD?!?!!

I'll just order a copy off of amazon in the us if i have to wait that long. My dvd player is region free anyway.

UK release date has already been announced: http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=11562

[Sonray]

So what about the UK release date? You always forget us with these types of news stories.

I know play.com has it listed as december, but i dont think thats official. And if it is, why the heck do we have to wait 2 months to get the DVD?!?!!

I'll just order a copy off of amazon in the us if i have to wait that long. My dvd player is region free anyway.

UK release date has already been announced: http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=11562

So thats CONFIRMED is it? Well thats insane then...this is really out of order that we have to wait two freaking months for a dvd!

This is even worse than the delayed uk release date for the theatrical release!

Im buying an american version...no wonder people pirate when we get treated like crap.

[Robinson]

Ehh its the UK, no one cares anyways

[Air Commander Starscream]

Sweet can't wait to get both!

[jonusjaxon]

That's really odd that it's being released on a Sunday, but this is official news so there's no use in questioning it. Glad we don't have to wait til November / December.

[wavelength]

i guess li' ole me in te uk will have to use the pirated, 1/5th of the screen cut off, given to me by a friend copy which i was given after i saw the movie in cinemas then firstwe get the movie 25 days late, but i didn't think that they could double that to a 6 week gap

[Robinson]

That's really odd that it's being released on a Sunday, but this is official news so there's no use in questioning it. Glad we don't have to wait til November / December.

I think you need to move your calendar to october, and look again.

[tom brokaw]

any word on any exclusive toys being released along with the dvd?.... like a special collectors edition boxed set with an action figure.... that would be sweet, i'll keep my fingers crossed

[jonusjaxon]

That's really odd that it's being released on a Sunday, but this is official news so there's no use in questioning it. Glad we don't have to wait til November / December.

I think you need to move your calendar to october, and look again.

Holy crap. That's embarassing. My computer clock was set completely on the wrong year. I don't know how that happened.

[God Magnus]

any word on any exclusive toys being released along with the dvd?.... like a special collectors edition boxed set with an action figure.... that would be sweet, i'll keep my fingers crossed

I'm sure Best Buy and/or Circuit City will have some kind of on-pack exclusive at the very least. Probably Target, too.

[BigBot]

So what about the UK release date? You always forget us with these types of news stories.

I know play.com has it listed as december, but i dont think thats official. And if it is, why the heck do we have to wait 2 months to get the DVD?!?!!

I'll just order a copy off of amazon in the us if i have to wait that long. My dvd player is region free anyway.

UK release date has already been announced: http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=11562

So thats CONFIRMED is it? Well thats insane then...this is really out of order that we have to wait two freaking months for a dvd!

This is even worse than the delayed uk release date for the theatrical release!

Im buying an american version...no wonder people pirate when we get treated like crap.

The 3rd December is confirmed. It was confirmed at the beginning of August when Paramount Home Entertainment UK sent out an early notice.

http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=11379

It has also been confirmed that the Australian release is 1st November.

I won't be buying any of these as it is obvious that a better edition will be released with deleted scenes (or as an extended edition), more commentries and other features that are missing.

[Skowl]

viewers can explore the main robots’ individual details in high definition with the TRANSFORMERS Tech Inspector.

I HOPE this is what I think it is, a way to look at the 3D TF models up close... and I mean ALL the TFs, I want to finally see some good renders of Bonecrusher and Brawl!!!

BUT WHY IS THIS ONLY ON THE HD-DVD??!

AND WHY DON'T I HAVE AN HD-DVD PLAYER??!

[Nemesis Hacker]

[quote="Sonray"]So what about the UK release date? You always forget us with these types of news stories.

I know play.com has it listed as december, but i dont think thats official. And if it is, why the heck do we have to wait 2 months to get the DVD?!?!!quote]

totally, play.com have still got figures 'due for release on...'' that are out in uk stores.

and if the 3rd of dec is confirmed, thats just cruel!!!

[stellforest]

it abot time we all no or re les dat for or movie rit man am i rit?

[Robinson]

it abot time we all no or re les dat for or movie rit man am i rit?

You make my head hurt

[mattyc1007]

december for the brits! no way