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News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:54 pm

As the Transformers Movie winds down in theaters, discussion has turned to the eventual DVD release. But among the news that has been released thus far, one thing has remained elusive: the date of that eventual release. That has changed today, as several online retailers, including HD Addicts, are announcing a release date of Tuesday, October 16th. Please keep in mind, however, that this is far from official confirmation, and is subject to change without notice.

by **Nemesis Cyberplex** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:59 pm

Hey, that's not to bad. I was actually thinking closer to November...but that would be nice.

Of course, I'd have to wait untill Christmas, though to watch it on HD-DVD, since I'm not getting my 360 HD Drive untill then....

by **Jazz-935** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:04 pm

Nice, day after my birthday

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:08 pm

What? That may be the shortest theater to DVD time ever. I hope its true. I want to watch TF on my TV.

by **Bouncy X** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:19 pm

Megatron_Wolf wrote:What? That may be the shortest theater to DVD time ever. I hope its true. I want to watch TF on my TV.

'

nope, shortest theater to dvd time goes to "From Justin to Kelly" , the american idol movie...

it hit dvd about 6-7 weeks after its theatrical release..lol

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:20 pm

Bouncy X wrote:nope, shortest theater to dvd time goes to "From Justin to Kelly" , the american idol movie...

it hit dvd about 6-7 weeks after its theatrical release..lol

I think we're talking about "good" movies here, dude.

News Credits: 1 · by **Elita One** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:23 pm

Hopefully this is a world wide date and not a US one. I know that Australia was one of the first countries to get it in theatres, but we have to wait ages for the dvd.

by **Norcinu** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:31 pm

*Fingers crossed* I know we got the movie first but please don't let us get the DVD of it last!

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:37 pm

Bouncy X wrote:
Megatron_Wolf wrote:What? That may be the shortest theater to DVD time ever. I hope its true. I want to watch TF on my TV.

'

nope, shortest theater to dvd time goes to "From Justin to Kelly" , the american idol movie...

it hit dvd about 6-7 weeks after its theatrical release..lol

Actually, the shortest theater to DVD time goes to a movie called Bubble, 2006 film from director Steven Soderbergh which came out on DVD the same day as it's theatrical release.

The second shortest theater to DVD time is for the film Surviving Christmas. The movie was released on DVD just two months after its theatrical release, making it the film with the shortest time between theatrical to DVD release. (The movie was also a box office bomb, grossing around $4 million in its opening weekend and about $11 million five weeks after its release.)

Then Justin and Kelly.

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:48 pm

If I relate it to how fast rent always need to be paid, that'll be like next week!

by **AutobotServo** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:51 pm

That would be the same day Planet Terror comes out on DVD!

News Credits: 4 · by **BluePhirePB** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:51 pm

Whoa, I seriously hope that's the true release date.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:04 pm

Elita One wrote:Hopefully this is a world wide date and not a US one. I know that Australia was one of the first countries to get it in theatres, but we have to wait ages for the dvd.

Norcinu wrote:*Fingers crossed* I know we got the movie first but please don't let us get the DVD of it last!

November 1 release date for Australia according to Chaos.com

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:04 pm

It would surprise me if it were true.

Although it would not surprise me if this was the release date of a basic DVD version, with more Special Editions and Director Cut versions to be released closer to Christmas.

News Credits: 4 · by **BluePhirePB** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:09 pm

i_amtrunks wrote:It would surprise me if it were true.

Although it would not surprise me if this was the release date of a basic DVD version, with more Special Editions and Director Cut versions to be released closer to Christmas.

Oh good point. If that's the case, I'll wait for the later more elaborate editions.

News Credits: 1 · by **Heavy B** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:58 pm

it said "HD-DVD" what about us shlubs with regular dvds

News Credits: 6 · by **sparty2304** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:14 pm

Did we really need three threads for this...

just lock the other two I guess....

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15706&sid=

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15724&sid=

I really wish the search function would work...

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:19 pm

Darth Bombshell wrote:
Bouncy X wrote:nope, shortest theater to dvd time goes to "From Justin to Kelly" , the american idol movie...

it hit dvd about 6-7 weeks after its theatrical release..lol

I think we're talking about "good" movies here, dude.

*snicker*

I thought they'd release it closer the Xmas, cash in on the whole gift-buying season.

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:21 pm

sparty2304 wrote:Did we really need three threads for this...

just lock the other two I guess....

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15706&sid=

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15724&sid=

I really wish the search function would work...

What can I say, we were on top of our game today. :D

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:23 pm

Slightly Less Heavy B wrote:it said "HD-DVD" what about us shlubs with regular dvds

Um...read the post, please.

sparty2304 wrote:Did we really need three threads for this...

just lock the other two I guess....

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15706&sid=

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15724&sid=

I really wish the search function would work...

I'd be happy to give you two credit.

News Credits: 2 · by **First-Aid** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:27 pm

Autobot032 wrote:
Bouncy X wrote:
Megatron_Wolf wrote:What? That may be the shortest theater to DVD time ever. I hope its true. I want to watch TF on my TV.

'

nope, shortest theater to dvd time goes to "From Justin to Kelly" , the american idol movie...

it hit dvd about 6-7 weeks after its theatrical release..lol

Actually, the shortest theater to DVD time goes to a movie called Bubble, 2006 film from director Steven Soderbergh which came out on DVD the same day as it's theatrical release.

The second shortest theater to DVD time is for the film Surviving Christmas. The movie was released on DVD just two months after its theatrical release, making it the film with the shortest time between theatrical to DVD release. (The movie was also a box office bomb, grossing around $4 million in its opening weekend and about $11 million five weeks after its release.)

Then Justin and Kelly.

That's jsut DVD's though. Anybody remember "Spaceballs"? Instnat cassettes! They're out in stores before the movie is finished!

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:29 pm

First-Aid wrote:Anybody remember "Spaceballs"? Instnat cassettes! They're out in stores before the movie is finished!

Nah!

by **TransX** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:32 pm

Isn't October 16th a little soon? Or is it the fact that everyone in the world has seen this in theaters, so there's no point in prolonging the DVD release? It just seems to me it usually takes a good while (6 months) for the good movies to make it to DVD. This one is on DVD in 3 and a half??? In the end, though, it really doesn't matter. Bring on the DVD so I won't have to keep paying $8 to see it in theaters!

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:39 pm

1337W422102 wrote:
Darth Bombshell wrote:
Bouncy X wrote:nope, shortest theater to dvd time goes to "From Justin to Kelly" , the american idol movie...

it hit dvd about 6-7 weeks after its theatrical release..lol

I think we're talking about "good" movies here, dude. :P

*snicker*

I thought they'd release it closer the Xmas, cash in on the whole gift-buying season.

I think that's the reason for the October release. They want people to already own the movie so kids can watch ir repeatedly and ask for toys for Christmas. The more opportunites kids have to watch the movie in the fall, the better off Hasbro will be.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:42 pm

DevastaTTor wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:
Darth Bombshell wrote:
Bouncy X wrote:nope, shortest theater to dvd time goes to "From Justin to Kelly" , the american idol movie...

it hit dvd about 6-7 weeks after its theatrical release..lol

I think we're talking about "good" movies here, dude.

*snicker*

I thought they'd release it closer the Xmas, cash in on the whole gift-buying season.

I think that's the reason for the October release. They want people to already own the movie so kids can watch ir repeatedly and ask for toys for Christmas. The more opportunites kids have to watch the movie in the fall, the better off Hasbro will be.

Heh heh, I didn't think of it that way, but yeah, that makes perfect sense!