Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie

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Seibertron.com has just received the following press release from our friends at Shout! Factory. Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising, the 5-part original miniseries has been seamlessly edited together for the first time as a movie presentation, and will be available on December 6th 2011. The disc will also feature bonus content including animatics and a special look at concept designs for the characters and backgrounds. This title is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.

For Immediate Release

Prepare to Experience the World of TRANSFORMERS PRIME!

TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING

PRESENTED FOR THE FIRST TIME AS

A FEATURE-LENGTH MOVIE

Featuring The 5-Part Original Miniseries Seamlessly Edited Together in

This Special Widescreen Movie Presentation and Exciting Bonus Content

OWN IT ON DVD DECEMBER 6, 2011

FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

“MEGATRON has not been seen nor heard from in sometime, and if his return is imminent, it could be catastrophic,” said OPTIMUS PRIME.

The lure of the TRANSFORMERS saga starts a new chapter as all foes return, legendary heroes rise, and new ones are found in unlikely places. The new CGI animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME which currently airs on The Hub television network and is a Hasbro Studios production, deepens the epic mythology of both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, while starting fresh for a new generation of fans. Arch rivals the AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS, lead by MEGATRON once again face-off in their rivalry for control of Earth in this new show. Celebrate the triumphant return of the AUTOBOTS through cutting-edge CGI animation with TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING. In early 2011, loyal TRANSFORMERS fans, as well as families and kids, were introduced to this visually stunning five-part miniseries on The Hub. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, AUTOBOT Ratchet, Bulkhead, and many others are back to "roll out" against Megatron's latest attempt to conquer Earth. And Megatron proves to be more powerful than ever, having acquired a rare element that allows him mastery over life itself. OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTBOTS may be few against the Decepticon hordes, but they find increased strength through bonds forged with three human teenagers.

On December 6, 2011, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, will release TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING DVD, featuring the entire five action-packed episodes edited together in a seamless, riveting movie and special bonus content that includes animatics and a special look at concept designs for characters and backgrounds. Delivering a new level of heavy metal action and family entertainment for all ages, this highly collectible DVD is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $14.97.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING boasts an all-star voice cast, including Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Jeffrey Combs, Dwayne Johnson, among other notables. TRANSFORMERS PRIME is produced by Hasbro Studios. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline are executive producers. Kurtzman and Orci served as writers for the feature films TRANSFORMERS and TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world-class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as THE TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multiplatform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

Emmy® is the trademark property of the Academy for Television Arts & Sciences/ The National Academy for Television Arts & Sciences. Grammy® is the registered trademark of the national Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.

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Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305504)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on October 26th, 2011 @ 5:38pm CDT

Given the lack of intros for the 5 eps, this might actually not sacrifice any content. Suddenly, it's a bit more tempting.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305509)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on October 26th, 2011 @ 5:55pm CDT

Other than the animatics and the designs, Darkprime did it first. :-B

And Duque, your capslock. :oops:

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305513)
Posted by Heavy B on October 26th, 2011 @ 6:02pm CDT

I still don't see why they can't include it in the first season. The same thing with animated. its stupid

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305522)
Posted by El Duque on October 26th, 2011 @ 6:27pm CDT

cannonfodder4000 wrote:Other than the animatics and the designs, Darkprime did it first.
And Duque, your capslock.

Sorry about that! Just copied and pasted the title of the press release and forgot to go back and uncap everything.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305532)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 26th, 2011 @ 7:06pm CDT

So this is getting released as a movie first then on the season DVD it will be presented in separate parts?

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305537)
Posted by YRQRM0 on October 26th, 2011 @ 7:37pm CDT

Awesome! Although...does Transformers Prime not deserve blu-ray? I certainly won't be buying anything unless it's in HD, the series has a beautiful look and extensive details. It deserves it.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305539)
Posted by Blackstreak on October 26th, 2011 @ 7:44pm CDT

That's nice. I'll wait till the season is put on DVD. It will most likely include the 5-part pilot series.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305551)
Posted by jbellanca on October 26th, 2011 @ 8:45pm CDT

What's up with no Blu-Ray??? I already own them all from iTunes in 720p... no interest in a DVD, lower quality than i already own. Make a Blu-Ray ad I'm in.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305554)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on October 26th, 2011 @ 9:03pm CDT

Blackstreak wrote:That's nice. I'll wait till the season is put on DVD. It will most likely include the 5-part pilot series.

Possible, but I wouldn't count on it. Wikipedia lists this as being separate from Season 1, so I'd say it's S1 status is somewhat up in the air until further notice. Just being cautious.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305558)
Posted by freakzero1981 on October 26th, 2011 @ 9:30pm CDT

sooo like can i have it on blu-ray???

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305565)
Posted by Slashercon on October 26th, 2011 @ 9:49pm CDT

TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING = Star Wars the Clone Wars now? Both are good as introductions for their shows, but for feature length movies, they don't "feel" like it. Not saying they sucked, but as "feature length movies" I feel like I'm not getting what I would pay for.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305578)
Posted by Heavy B on October 26th, 2011 @ 10:46pm CDT

Bumblevivisector wrote:
Blackstreak wrote:That's nice. I'll wait till the season is put on DVD. It will most likely include the 5-part pilot series.

Possible, but I wouldn't count on it. Wikipedia lists this as being separate from Season 1, so I'd say it's S1 status is somewhat up in the air until further notice. Just being cautious.

Oh, well if WIKIPEDIA says it :roll:

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305625)
Posted by Ravage XK on October 27th, 2011 @ 3:48am CDT

I'll only buy it on Blu Ray. I no longer buy DVDs.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305650)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 27th, 2011 @ 7:17am CDT

This wasn't that interesting to me before. Now it is... a little.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1305929)
Posted by Blackstreak on October 27th, 2011 @ 10:26pm CDT

Bumblevivisector wrote:
Blackstreak wrote:That's nice. I'll wait till the season is put on DVD. It will most likely include the 5-part pilot series.

Possible, but I wouldn't count on it. Wikipedia lists this as being separate from Season 1, so I'd say it's S1 status is somewhat up in the air until further notice. Just being cautious.

It did occur to me this may be a special thing too. May not get it as a full length movie otherwise. I may reconsider my attitude and pick this up. It's been a long time since I rather enjoyed a TF cartoon series- since Beast Machines in truth.

Ravage XK wrote:I'll only buy it on Blu Ray. I no longer buy DVDs.

I've been doing this too. My brother bought me a Blu-Ray player last Christmas and now I buy Blu-Ray discs almost exclusively. Fortunately, most of them come w/ a DVD copy as well as a digital copy.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1308155)
Posted by El Duque on November 3rd, 2011 @ 12:36pm CDT

Shout! Factory has uploaded a trailer for the Transformers Prime: Darkness Rising - DVD, the 5-part original miniseries has been seamlessly edited together for the first time as a movie presentation, and will be available on December 6th 2011. The disc will also feature bonus content including animatics and a special look at concept designs for the characters and backgrounds. This title is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.

Check out the trailer below.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1308159)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 3rd, 2011 @ 12:41pm CDT

Epic trailer... right up until Prime uttered that overused line AGAIN! >:oP

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1308382)
Posted by YRQRM0 on November 3rd, 2011 @ 10:00pm CDT

Again, not digging the DVD quality, and if the DVDs are 4:3 like this video, that's just sad. I'm interested to see how good this editing is though.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1313132)
Posted by El Duque on November 15th, 2011 @ 11:34pm CST

Our friends at Shout! Factory dropped by to let us know they have uploaded three new promo clips for the December 6th release of Transformers Prime: Darkness Rising on DVD. The 5-part original miniseries has been seamlessly edited together for the first time as a movie presentation, and will feature bonus content including animatics and a special look at concept designs for the characters and backgrounds. Check out the promos embedded below.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1313208)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 16th, 2011 @ 7:09am CST

Meh, just recycled scenes from the episodes. Nothing too special.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1319884)
Posted by El Duque on December 5th, 2011 @ 3:36pm CST

Don't forget the Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising DVD will hit retailers tomorrow. The 5-part original miniseries has been seamlessly edited together for the first time as a movie presentation. The disc will also feature bonus content including animatics and a special look at concept designs for the characters and backgrounds. Here's a sneak peek at some of the bonus content.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1319903)
Posted by griftimus prime on December 5th, 2011 @ 4:07pm CST

yawn. when does dark of the moon score get released?

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1320011)
Posted by Darth Bombshell on December 5th, 2011 @ 9:26pm CST

griftimus prime wrote:yawn. when does dark of the moon score get released?

And Masterforce. I thought that was coming out tomorrow, too.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1320028)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 5th, 2011 @ 10:21pm CST

Darth Bombshell wrote:
griftimus prime wrote:yawn. when does dark of the moon score get released?

And Masterforce. I thought that was coming out tomorrow, too.

Yeah, when is the complete Japanese series coming out?

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1320113)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 6th, 2011 @ 7:35am CST

Their gunfire sounds like Jingle Bells.

Pew pew pew, pew pew pew, pew PEW pew, pew pew. :lol:

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1320137)
Posted by cotss2012 on December 6th, 2011 @ 9:27am CST

Slashercon wrote::roll: TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING = Star Wars the Clone Wars now? Both are good as introductions for their shows, but for feature length movies, they don't "feel" like it. Not saying they sucked, but as "feature length movies" I feel like I'm not getting what I would pay for.

Darkness Rising is a much better movie than what the Master of Disaster gave us on the silver screen...

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1320207)
Posted by LadyBug on December 6th, 2011 @ 1:39pm CST

I normally would wait for the box set, but due to that I needed a second part to a Christmas present to a beloved Transformer fan who has not seen Transformers: Prime, I took the chance of purchasing this for her to get her to finally watch it. I've been trying to get her into TF: Prime for some time now and this may be the way.

Re: Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie (1320397)
Posted by Blackmoon on December 7th, 2011 @ 6:50am CST

Everywhere I went yesterday had a spot cleared out for it on the shelf but they didn't have any out, When I asked if they had any in stock all I got were either blank stares or they scanned the bar code on the price tag in front of its spot and they didn't even have it in stock yet.

Friggin' morons.... :BANG_HEAD: