Is that enough time to come up with a packed 2 disc SE. I'm betting on a huge double dip. If so I'll rent it (never saw it in the theater) and if it is at least decent I'll pick up the SE.

If the IMAX version has more footage, im sure it will be re-released later on or will it be out that quickly?

Awesome news! Bring on the HD-DVD version!

Just thought I would confirm this even more. I work at Blockbuster and we got the release dates for our October and Transformers is on there for the 16.

I would've figured more of a November/December timeframe for release date, given the size/scope of this picture, but the earlier the better I suppose. As long as the 2-disc set is worthwhile. I'm in.

that's kind of quick if you ask me. So let me get this straight, the home video versions are the theatrical cut and the upcoming IMAX version is an expanded cut... is there going to be a future double dip version on the horizon??

Got this in an e-mail today from Paramount marketing:


Release Date: Oct. 16, 2007

Technical Info:
- Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround
- English, French and Spanish subtitles

SPECIAL EDITION:
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
- Concepts: Early sketch concepts of the robots.
- Trailers


HD Exclusives:
Disc 1:
- TRANSFORMERS H.U.D. (Heads Up Display)
- Transformers Intelligence Mode: Web-Enabled Features (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.




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And there is just a 1-disc version that only includes Bay's commentary.

Damn, I thought the 2-disc was standard. Oh well.

Let's just hope they don't decide to double-dip. :/

That looks like a Steelbook!

I wonder if we'll see the man behind the voice (Peter Cullen) doing any interviews on the DVD. Bay does have some very good commentaries and I look forward to hearing his thoughts on the movie.

I think the DVD folks should have actually gotten Shia, Cullen and Megan Fox to do a commentary together...now that would have been a hoot to listen to.

That two-disc artwork looks fantastic. Extras sound pretty good too.

As I hoped and expected, Futureshop will be selling a steelbook edition.

Wow that was much sooner that I expected, I thought they were saving this for the holiday period.

Looks like a fantastic set, though I can't help but feel there's gonna be a "unrated" version somewhere along the line.

robo-porn

Love the artwork for the 2-disc, but I have a feeling that its not final.

Awesome....It makes since as they are releasing the score to the film in October as well. October will be a great month....

Transformers in HD
Transformers Score (Been Waiting For)
My Son's First Halloween

I knew they were going to have separate Autobot and Decepticon steelcases. But the cover art for those two steelbooks looks very uninspired and bland. Hopefully, as with the 2-disc cover art, it is only placeholder art. It sure looks that way to me. I hope they go with the Autobot and Decepticon themed one sheets for the steelbooks. Otherwise, I'll probably go for the regular 2-disc release.

Columbia House has all 3 versions up for pre-order and the artwork is the same for the 2-disc. Looks like they are using the 2-disc art temporarily for the HD-DVD on their site also. The single disc art is pretty cool in my opinion too.

my thoughts exactly. i like it...nice and simple

Mod note: removed

Of course. But I'm still buying it. I can see the double-dip waiting until the sequel though, so that's a couple years away.

MAN! They REALLY want me to be broke huh? Futureshop has TWO exclusive steelbooks! One for Autobots and one for Decepticons! How can i not buy BOTH?

I loved the movie and i'm a sucker for steelbooks! *cries*

Here is the link for them :

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/s...gon=&langid=EN


I imagine it's the 2-disc edition right?

The single-disc artwork is up now. Still awaiting the HD art

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...nsformers.html

That single disc artwork looks a bit silly. I'm used to the "floating head" covers, but this might be a first that we have "floating robot heads"

That was the same artwork as one of the posters.