Transformers rolling onto DVD October 16th
Well, there goes 20 bucks. On October 16, Transformers arrives on DVD, and multiple versions will hit retailers simultaneously. In addition to the single-disc release, a two-disc, extras-laden Special Edition and an even more special 2-disc HD-DVD Special Edition will go on sale.
In addition to director's commentary from Michael Bay (Bay's always entertaining in this regard), the second disc will be loaded with behind-the-scenes stuff, including a casting backgrounder, a doc on how the Bay worked with Hasbro to, ahem, transform the toy line into a live-action feature film, a piece on the military training the actors underwent to prepare for their roles and much more. We have a feeling that you won't be the least bit surprised to learn that theres also a
Suffice to say, we'll be stopping at the local Wal-Get Circuit Buy Mart on the way home from work on 10/16. Maybe we should take the next day off, too. Follow the jump for the full specs on the release.
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PRESS RELEASE:
TRANSFORMERS DVD RELEASE - OCTOBER 16, 2007
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.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jon 4:02PM (9/05/2007)
Sweet! Another reason to ogle Megan..er... I mean GM Cars.
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Mike Botros 4:09PM (9/05/2007)
This is the reason I gave in and got the HD DVD add-on for my xbox360. And the day after my birthday! What a great gift to myself!
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Tim UF 4:38PM (9/05/2007)
I walked out of the theatre and said "whatever this comes out on, is what i'm buying" HDDVD player for my 360 is in the mail!
dewfish 8:27PM (9/05/2007)
wasn't crazy about this movie myself. I'll skip on buying the DVD.
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stuckouteast 6:15PM (9/05/2007)
No Blu-Ray version means regular DVD + my Oppo player for upconversion. A bummer for sure, but not worth buying an HD-DVD unit. I still can't believe Paramount sold out to the HD-DVD consortium (though I'd probably take $150 million too, if offered!).
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Justin 7:52AM (9/06/2007)
It's ok, thanks to this decision Bay has refused to direct any sequels. He felt that selling out to one format was lame...which it is.
BTW...BD for the win any day. Sucks you guys had to purchase those 360 add-ons...hope it doesn't Red Ring of Death during the movie.
Aaron 6:29PM (9/05/2007)
Cool! At least the DVD sounds a lot better than movie itself was!!!
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Castle 7:06PM (9/05/2007)
No offense, but people actually thought this movie was good? To each his own. But this "news" smells like viral marketing.
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Will 7:23PM (9/05/2007)
Yeah, I thought it was a pretty serious letdown and that the GM product placement was absolutely dreadful. Really a shame, because I was completely ready for the movie to be great.
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Phil 7:42PM (9/05/2007)
Yeah, Michael Bay directs a movie about giant robots saving the world... who wouldn't have high expectations? I love transformers but I wasn't expecting much more from this than nice special effects, cheesy dialogue and an overall fun, forgettable experience. I left happy.
why not the LS2/LS7? 7:44PM (9/05/2007)
No thanks. I'll be boycotting it. Paramount thought that by dropping BluRay they'd just get my DVD money instead (to go with their $100M bribe from Toshiba), but they were wrong.
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Timothy Jared Brice 8:33PM (9/06/2007)
BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!! BLUE RAY!!!
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Brett 9:02PM (9/06/2007)
I'm so glad it only came out on HD-DVD. Blue Ray sucks. Who ever wants sony to take over the world and put rootkits on everyones computer needs to think again. The only thing I would ever buy from sony is their cell phones. Now I have an even better reason to buy HD-DVD.
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kevin 1:02AM (9/12/2007)
You guys are all freakin asses. First off to all those that got there penis's tyanked by buying hd-dvd in the beginning. You can't even get 1080p out of it. Why buy a Hi Def player when the whole reason was to get true hi-def pic with 1080p. As always x-box is behind screwing someone. 6 versions of ex-box(yes your done!!) and finally made something out of plastic thats decent. Sony starts and finishes with a bang. Blue-ray started right out with 1080p. You fools got suckered into those players, the same way people got suckered into buying a 360. Well, I hope, those that bought the first version of many for what, $500 or more if you bought it online the first week it came out. Finally were able to afford, well lets see. A hard drive, hmm overpriced games, oh yeah and not to mention the hd-dvd drive. Thats a total of about if i'm right 800-900 for your ex-box. I waited. I wasnt foolish. Blue-ray all the way baby. Sony is not going to quit working with blue-ray, it has a ps3 to back up. lol Fools, you all fell for the freakin marketing strategies hahaha.