The Transformers: The Movie (1986) (30th Anniversary Edition)

[Akijama]

Synopsis

In Stunning High Definition, From A Brand-New 4K Transfer!

The year is 2005…

For millennia, the heroic Autobots, led by Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen), have been at war with the evil Megatron (Frank Welker) and his Decepticons over control of their home planet of Cybertron. However, an even greater threat – Unicron (Orson Welles, Citizen Kane), a colossal converting planet that devours everything in its path – is heading right for Cybertron. The only hope is the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Will the Autobots be able to save themselves and their home world in time?

An all-star cast, including Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club), Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek), Eric Idle (the Monty Python films) and Robert Stack (The Untouchables), brings this inimitable, explosively entertaining Autobot adventure to life.

Includes Both Widescreen (1.85:1) And Full Frame (1.33:1) Versions!

Bonus Features

NEW 'Til All Are One – The Comprehensive Documentary Looking Back At The Transformers: The Movie With Members Of The Cast And Crew, Including Story Consultant Flint Dille, Cast Members Gregg Berger, Susan Blu, Neil Ross, Dan Gilvezan, Singer/Songwriter Stan Bush, Composer Vince DiCola And Others!
NEW Transformers: The Restoration Featurette
NEW Rolling Out The New Cover Featurette
Audio Commentary With Director Nelson Shin, Story Consultant Flint Dille And Star Susan Blu
Archival Featurettes – "The Death Of Optimus Prime," "The Cast & Characters," And "Transformers Q&A"
Animated Storyboards
Original Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots

http://www.comingsoon.net/dvd/news/6...ersary-edition

Shout! Factory Brings Home Transformers – The Movie 30th Anniversary Edition

Shout! Factory and Hasbro Studios announced a strategic distribution collaboration to bring the iconic 1986 animated feature, Transformers – The Movie, to the home entertainment marketplace in the U.S. and Canada. The full-length animated adventure boasts the voice talent of Orson Welles in his final role and an all-star voice cast that includes Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack and Frank Welker. The announcement was made today by Shout! Factory’s founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos; and Hasbro’s Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Stephen Davis.

The multi-year alliance provides Shout! Factory with exclusive home entertainment packaged media (Blu-ray and DVD) and select digital rights to Hasbro’s Transformers – The Movie for home entertainment releases in North America. In honor of the 30th anniversary of Transformers – The Movie, the beloved animated feature will be newly remastered and transferred in HD from the original 35mm elements. A full-range of bonus content and collectible packaging are currently in development. Shout! Factory plans an aggressive rollout of Transformers – The Movie 30th Anniversary Edition on September 13, 2016.

“The Transformers franchise has been part of American popular culture for more than 30 years, developing into one of the most recognizable brands around the globe,” said Stephen Davis, Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President of Hasbro. “’Transformers – The Movie’ played a huge role in the brand’s early success, laying the foundation for major motion pictures, several successful TV series, clothing and apparel, toys and much more. We are thrilled to work with Shout! Factory to deliver the original movie to fans in a completely remastered HD experience.”

“’Transformers – The Movie’ is a highly sought-after animated feature, boasting a large fan following and consumer interest. On its 30th anniversary, we look forward to celebrating this film by bringing it to North America on Blu-ray for the first time. Having worked closely with Hasbro Studios on top brands like animated series ‘Transformers Robots in Disguise,’ ‘G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero,’ ‘Transformers Prime,’ ‘My Little Pony,’ ‘My Little Pony Equestria Girls’ movies and more, this is incredibly exciting and important news for us,” said Melissa Boag, Senior Vice President of Kids & Family Entertainment at Shout! Factory. “We look forward to bringing ‘Transformers – The Movie,’ featuring all-new HD transfer with stunning packaging and great extras to fans and on family home entertainment shelves.”

Read more at http://www.comingsoon.net/dvd/news/6...VMRRdqkHdTk.99

New Epic Trailer - Transformers the Movie (1986) - YouTube

[dvdmike]

Aggressive roll out? They let someone write this PR? They paid someone???
I am fine with the UK disc for now unless it does something special

[MattPerdue]

I missed out on the UK disc and have been waiting for something like this for a long time.

Here's hoping it has at least some of the extras from the Sony/BMG 20th Anniversary DVD. Mine's been in pretty rough shape for some time now.

[Kinsella5]

Curious if they release a web store exclusive version like they have for other titles, most recently "The Thing" which sold out in under a day.

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

Curious if they release a web store exclusive version like they have for other titles, most recently "The Thing" which sold out in under a day.

Wish they would release the original series also. I think the first dvd release was from the original film sources (which didn't quite match the televised versions) and looked better then the newer dvds released about 8 years ago (which a lot was taken from video sources).

[DenOfEarth]

My wish has come true! YAY now i can sell my old 2006 DVD and get this upgrade and new HD transfer? kick ass man.

I saw this movie 2 times in theaters when i was 5 and dug it despite feeling bad for Optimus, this should be sweet to see in HD.

[mwynn]

A full-range of bonus content and collectible packaging are currently in development. Shout! Factory plans an aggressive rollout of Transformers – The Movie 30th Anniversary Edition on September 13, 2016.
Read more at http://www.comingsoon.net/dvd/news/6...FcsxhL0WmTH.99

[Mr.Twinks]

Sweet!

Shout! will be getting a decent amount of cash from me in Sept!

[dvdmike]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=278580

[filmmusic]

the beloved animated feature will be newly remastered and transferred in HD from the original 35mm elements

the Uk bluray wasn't?
Or this means "new to USA"?

[NeMo_ET]

Sweet. I can dig it.

[Vlad Draculi]

YES!!!!

[willtopower]

This is the first time I've thought, "please do a cool poster"

[Vlad Draculi]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Wish they would release the original series also. I think the first dvd release was from the original film sources (which didn't quite match the televised versions) and looked better then the newer dvds released about 8 years ago (which a lot was taken from video sources).

Did you not see the backlash Rhino got for that? The show had unfinished effects and transformation sequences that were backwards, which is why Shout! went back to the tape sources since that is what the fans demanded.

Anyway, I saw this movie on the big screen... last year at my local Alamo Drafthouse, whcih was a 35mm print. It was so great getting to see it in a theater as my parents never took me to see it when it came out. We watched it when it came out on VHS, but by then, Season 3 had already aired and I was left so confused.

[Moviefan2k4]

I saw this a few times as a kid, and recall enjoying it. I also can't stand Bay's wrecking of the franchise...so this will probably be on my shelf for both reasons.

[insomniac013]

Definitely getting this!

[DrVenkman99]

I literally just bought the Australian release 2 days ago. Wonder how different the transfer will be.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I had thought the UK BD was supposed to be pretty poor, and that Madman''s Australian release was superior, but contained little or no extras...

Um who said that?

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

Um who said that?

This did or it's different. But the AU release by Madman has tons of extras.

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=12101

I have either the UK or AU Blu-ray. I can dig this, I guess. Especially since Shout release for the Complete Seasons/Set for G1 cartoon is the best around.
Right?

[Show spoiler]I haven't done much extensive research for their set.

EDIT: I have the UK Blu-ray. It should be listed in my FilmAF.com Collection link.

[heebiejeebie]

Pretty sweet. I was wondering if Shout was going to release this.