(San Diego, September 3, 2008) For newcomers as well as longtime fans, IDW Publishing – under license from Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), is proud to announce the release of The Transformers Animated: The Arrival #1 — the first of a series of five ALL-NEW ORIGINAL comics. The story arc takes place in the continuity of the first season of the Animated TV show, airing on Cartoon Network.
In Dispatches, Animated series head writer Marty Isenberg, along with artist Dario Brizuela take a brand-new look at the story behind the AUTOBOTS’ arrival on Earth. You’ve seen the Animated movie, but do you know the whole story? You will as ULTRA MAGNUS, SENTINEL PRIME, STARSCREAM, BLACKARACHNIA, and many more tell their sides of the story that started it all! The TRANSFORMERS Animated series will also feature OILSLICK, who was originally intended to be a toy-only character, but the creators found a place to fit him into the comic.
Alex Milne and Marcelo Matere each provide a special cover for this debut issue.
FC 32 pages $3.99
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television’s #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount’s Star Trek; Fox’s Angel; Hasbro’s The Transformers, and the BBC’s Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2008 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Press Release: IDW’S LAUNCHES DEBUT ISSUE OF TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED MINISERIES
DVD: Transformers (with Optimus Prime Mask) (R1 USA)
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Release Date: 2nd September 2008
Distributor: Paramount Home Entertainment
Country: USA
Region: 1 NTSC
Number of Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: English & Spanish
Subtitles: English, French & Spanish
Catalogue Number:
PG-13
Another release of Transformers from Paramount Home Entertainment, this time with a bonus Optimus Prime mask.
Extra Features
Michael Bay Commentary
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DVD: Transformers (with Wal-Mart Exclusive Bumblebee Mask) (R1 USA)
INFO PAGE | REVIEW
Release Date: 2nd September 2008
Distributor: Paramount Home Entertainment
Country: USA
Region: 1 NTSC
Number of Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: English & Spanish
Subtitles: English, French & Spanish
Catalogue Number:
PG-13
Another release of Transformers release from Paramount Home Entertainment, this time with a bonus Bumblebee mask, exclusive to Wal*Mart Online. WOW!!!!
Extra Features
Michael Bay Commentary
Images
Transformers Released Today on Blu-ray in North America
Today sees the release of Michael Bay’s Transformers on Blu-ray in North America. The 2 disc set was originally due to come out last October with the DVD and HD DVD versions, but was cancelled after Paramount and Dreamworks signed an exclusive deal with the HD DVD Group.
The 2 disc set contains all the extra features from the DVD and HD DVD versions, as well as some new BD-LIve features and improved video and audio coding.
DVD: Transformers Two-Disc Special Edition (Megatron Transforming DVD Case) (R1 USA)
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Release Date: 2nd September 2008
Distributor: Paramount Home Entertainment
Country: USA
Region: 1 NTSC
Number of Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: English & Spanish
Subtitles: English, French & Spanish
Catalogue Number:
PG-13
Another release of Transformers from Paramount Home Entertainment, this time with a Megatron transforming DVD case, with all the same extras.
Transformers (2007) movie blockbuster
Extra Features
Images
DVD: Transformers: Animated Volume One – Blast From The Past (R2 UK)
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Release Date: 20th October 2008
Distributor: Paramount Home Entertainment
Country: UK
Region: 2 PAL
Number of Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: English & German Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, German & English for the hearing impaired
Catalogue Number: PHE9595
Paramount Home Entertainment have decided not to release all of Season One of Transformers: Animated like they have already done in North America, but are only putting the first 4 episodes of season one on 1 disc.
Episodes
01. Home is Where the Spark Is
02. Total Meltdown
03. Blast from the Past
04. The Thrill of the Hunt
Extra Features
None
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Transformers: Animated Season One out in North America on DVD
Today sees the release of Transformers: Animated Season One on DVD in North America. The 2 disc set contains episodes 4 to 16. Extra features are minimal, with only a season 2 preview and a ‘Spanish language track’, which isn’t really an extra.
Below you can find the cover art.
DVD: Transformers: Animated Season One (R1 USA)
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Release Date: 19th August 2008
Distributor: Paramount Home Entertainment
Country: USA
Region: 1 NTSC
Number of Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: English & Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Subtitles: English
Catalogue Number:
All 13 episodes from season one, but unfortunately without the movie special, Transform and Roll Out.
Episodes
01. Home is Where the Spark Is
02. Total Meltdown
03. Blast from the Past
04. The Thrill of the Hunt
05. Nanosec
06. Along Came a Spider
07. Sound & Fury
08. Lost & Found
09. Survival of the Fittest
10. Headmaster
11. Nature Calls
12. Megatron Rising, Part One
13. Megatron Rising, Part Two
Extra Features
Season 2 Preview Gallery
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Toy: Animated – Activators – Autobot Ratchet
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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: November 2008 (UK), August 2008 (USA)
Class: Activators
Wave: 2
Product Code: 83641
Assortment Number: 83617
RRP: £4.99, $6.99
Ages: 5 & Up
Bio
Name: Autobot Ratchet
Faction: Autobots
“Autobot Ratchet has been around long enough to know that a wise robot always plans for the worst, and hopes for the best. No situation is so bad that he can’t make it seem a little more gloomy. It’s evidence of his extreme bravery that even when he sees nothing but doom ahead, he keeps on working and fighting for victory.”
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Megatron back with Tank Mode?
CHUD.com are reporting that Megatron will be back for the Transformers sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, but not as you know him. Instead of being the weird plane thingy, this time he will mimic his Generation 2 and Classics form and be a tank.
There are also some spoilers to do with who and how he will be ressurected, so proceed with caution.
