With the release of Transformers on DVD just 10 days away in North America, the final details on the set are becoming clear. Today, the menus used on both discs of the DVD set have been revealed by Comics Continuum. As is becoming a regular occurrence, Scorponok has been spelt wrong (sigh).
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Final FABs Found in UK
Dinotron of TFW2005 has picked up the final wave of fast Action Battlers in The Entertainer in Southampton. The items found were Plasma Punch Bumblebee and Blade Shield Barricade.
UK Movie Toys Update
A couple of news stories here, both about UK Movie toy releases.
First is that online retailer Toyz and Gamez is reporting that Deluxe Recon Barricade is going to be a store exclusive in the UK, but no store has been given yet.
The second is that Longarm and Final Battle Jazz has been spotted and should be appearing everywhere very soon. Dropkick and Payload will be out in October and with Recon Barricade will complete the Movie Deluxes in the UK.
Transformers – 6th Most Watched in UK
It seems the Transformers spirit is alive and well in the UK, with the Transformers film becoming the 6th most watched film in the UK. The film beast out The Bourne Ultimatum, Die Hard 4.0, Ocean’s Thirteen and Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer, but lost out to The Simpson’s Movie, which opened on the same day. Maybe this will teach Paramount to not delay Transformers 2.
The original report can be found here.
Transformers DVD Deleted Scenes & Easter Eggs
With Transformers on DVD only under 3 weeks away from the North American release, more confirmed details are coming on the length of the extra features.
The BBFC, who have to rate all DVD material released in the UK have recently reviewed the extras on disc 2 of Transformers and there seems to be more content than meets the eye (yes I said it). The total length of the extras is 148 minutes and 2 seconds.
Firstly, there are 3 easter eggs, titled “Michael Bay Cameo” (2m29s), “Girl in Dress” (1m57s) and “The Bay-Bot” (14s) and an extra feature not mentioned on the press releases, “Casting Mojo” (1m14s).
The most interesting thing is the possiblity of DELETED SCENES on the disc. There are 10 listed and are summed up below
Sam Picks Up Miles – 28 sec
Maggie and Glen Intro – 1 min 49 sec
Police Station Drug Video – 41 sec
Fig wounded – 48 sec
Fig Death – 1 min 14 sec
Suv – 2 min 22 sec
Big Rhonda – 1 min 17 sec
Hoover Dam – 1 min 9 sec
Proving Lab – 58 sec
Simmon’s President Speech – 23 sec
It isn’t confirmed whether these are on the disc but if Paramount have spent the money to get them rated there is a very good chance.
Transformers Movie Magazine Madness
OK, it isn’t really mad, but with the Transformers movie ripping the box office apart around the world, there are still things people in the UK can do to pass the time until the 27th July.
Future Publications have worked with Paramount Pictures UK recently to bring you exclusive material in the August editions of SFX and Total Film magazines. SFX will have 3 different, collectable covers, and a complete look at Transformers over the 23 years, whilst Total Film will have the first-ever pop up movie themed cover, a review of the film and an 8 page on set feature with interviews.
Also available are 2 free posters and a review of the movie with Empire Magazine. Full details can be found here.
Simon Furman Blog: COVER STORY
Simon Furman has been busy blogging, this time making an ashamed plug for some of his work. The nerve. He recommends you pick up Comics International #203, in stores from 16th July. The issue contains a full blown feature on the Transformers and a review of the Transformers movie, both written by Simon.
As a teaser, he has provide a cover of the issue, here.
UK Transformers Movie Promotion Started
Paramount have started their Transformers movie promotion in the UK, despite the fact that the movie isn’t out until the 27th July. During The Simpsons on Channel 4 at 18 00 o’clock, the Discovery TV spot aired during the break.
Look out for more Transformers movie promotion, in the UK later this month.
Transformers Box Office Report
The Transformers movie has now been released in North America and many other countries and has made a reasonable start at the box office.
In the first day of release in North America, the film made roughly $8.8 million, more than the combined total of the 1986 Transformers The Movie. The movie has also made $36 million in the international market, with $13 million in South Korea and 7 million in Australia.
Source Box Office Mojo
Don Murphy Interview
Transformers movie producer Don Murphy, who is either loved or hated within the Transformers fan community, like Beast Machines or Marmite, has been interviewed by the guys at Comic2Film.com. Unfortunately, the interview gives away many spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the film, which means most people, don’t read ahead.
