F**kin' A.

Chris Gould wrote: F**kin' A.
That about sums it up. Nothing more to say.

You know Chris is excited about something when he makes the first comment on his own post. I bet it took all the self-control he had to not post that at the end of his news item.

A must see before Michael Bay's live-action. Maybe even a must buy. I've seen this way too long ago to claim any real memory of it. I like it though...I think....

I will be picking this up. Grew up with the Transformers. They came out in my later teen years, but I think that helped me appreciate them more. They were not "kiddie" type of cartoons, but something folks in senior High school grades could appreciate.

i'm sure this has nothing to do with the movie coming out soon. just pure coincidence
beast wars is better anywho

the only gripe I have with this film is the lame signing at the near end b4 they fight unicron. other then that, solid movie I guess ill be buying it...what kind of packaging will it be? the typical aramay case or the cardboard sleeve that comes out on the side like kingdom of heaven directors cut?

A widescreen version!!!!! IT'S ABOUT FRICKING TIME!!!!!

HELL YEA!!!! Can't wait for the new big screen movie next year.

Fantastic movie with a very schizo 80's soundtrack! Didn't follow the show too closely but the movie was top-notch...I also prefer the original artwork.

I will definately be picking this up, this is great news, one of my all time favorite carton movies.

Damn - double-posted. Oh well. Still, it gives me another chance to say that I would like to see this version. Maybe we can get a Donner cut of this film where not quite so many classic characters get killed....?

Woooooooooo! You've made my day with this news Chris. I've b een waiting nearly 20 years for a decent home video version.

By the way, if anyone's missed it, the live action movie's producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura officially announced on G4 yesterday that Optimus Prime WILL be Peter Cullen. My guess is that Frank Welker will be announced as Megatron very soon.

Blurb about it here.

Matt wrote: The very first press release for this reads...
Quote: The 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD includes never-before-seen footage, exclusive interviews, interactive games and collectible packaging. The film features the voice of Orson Welles in his final role, as well as stars Eric Idle, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Casey Kasem, Robert Stack, John Moschitta, Peter Cullen, and Frank Welker. The DVD also features a winning soundtrack featuring the iconic theme "The TRANSFORMERS" performed by Lion, and the popular "The Touch," performed by Stan Bush.
...which could be construed to mean the set contains the soundtrack separately on CD, but in fact is only pointing out that the film itself features a "winning" soundtrack. No big loss...you can still pick up the Scotti Bros. released soundtrack that contains most of the songs in the film for around $10 at most retailers, but the soundtrack containing the film's score is a bit on the rare side since it was never widely released and might be difficult to find. Here's a link for more info on both.


Yeah, I've read a fair bit about DiCola's score being only released at one of the cons, and knew the songtrack was available on CD, but in fact, I checked back and The Digital Bits was responsible for the misinformation:
Quote: Also, Sony BMG will be giving Transformers: The Movie a more deluxe treatment on DVD in November (street date also TBA), timed to start the promotional push for Michael Bay's forthcoming Transformers  live action film, due next year. The new DVD release will include never-before-seen footage, interviews, interactive games and collectible packaging, along with the film's soundtrack on CD.
As you can see, when they announced it, it was pretty blatant, though thanks for your clarity with the original press release quote--now I can see that it was never intended and was just a misinterpretation on their part. Darnit. I was hoping to get it just 'cause' with the DVD that I'd want anyway, rather than ever needing to buy it separately (and, of course, hoping against hope that they might include the score, too on the CD with that now-fantasy-only DVD release)

WIDESCREEN is all I needed to hear, the fact this edition is having 2discs is a major bonus. I thought the recent TEASER for the movie would've been included as well. STEVEN SPIELBERG and MICHEAL (I CAN BLOW THE S!?T OUTTA ANYTHING) BAY on the disc is cool as well. P.S Peter Cullen (Voice of OPTIMUS PRIME) is indeed respiring his role in the live action film (announced at the comic-con) along with the fact that no footage of the robots will be seen until the full theactrical trailer next MAY/JUNE. A good strategy and with Spielberg and an Action director like Bay behind this expect this to be one of the greatest match-ups in movie history.