Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature -Length Movie
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 5:20PM CDT
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Seibertron.com has just received the following press release from our friends at Shout! Factory. Transformers Prime – Darkness Rising, the 5-part original miniseries has been seamlessly edited together for the first time as a movie presentation, and will be available on December 6th 2011. The disc will also feature bonus content including animatics and a special look at concept designs for the characters and backgrounds. This title is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.
For Immediate Release
Prepare to Experience the World of TRANSFORMERS PRIME!
TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING
PRESENTED FOR THE FIRST TIME AS
A FEATURE-LENGTH MOVIE
Featuring The 5-Part Original Miniseries Seamlessly Edited Together in
This Special Widescreen Movie Presentation and Exciting Bonus Content
OWN IT ON DVD DECEMBER 6, 2011
FROM SHOUT! FACTORY
“MEGATRON has not been seen nor heard from in sometime, and if his return is imminent, it could be catastrophic,” said OPTIMUS PRIME.
The lure of the TRANSFORMERS saga starts a new chapter as all foes return, legendary heroes rise, and new ones are found in unlikely places. The new CGI animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME which currently airs on The Hub television network and is a Hasbro Studios production, deepens the epic mythology of both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, while starting fresh for a new generation of fans. Arch rivals the AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS, lead by MEGATRON once again face-off in their rivalry for control of Earth in this new show. Celebrate the triumphant return of the AUTOBOTS through cutting-edge CGI animation with TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING. In early 2011, loyal TRANSFORMERS fans, as well as families and kids, were introduced to this visually stunning five-part miniseries on The Hub. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, AUTOBOT Ratchet, Bulkhead, and many others are back to "roll out" against Megatron's latest attempt to conquer Earth. And Megatron proves to be more powerful than ever, having acquired a rare element that allows him mastery over life itself. OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTBOTS may be few against the Decepticon hordes, but they find increased strength through bonds forged with three human teenagers.
On December 6, 2011, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, will release TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING DVD, featuring the entire five action-packed episodes edited together in a seamless, riveting movie and special bonus content that includes animatics and a special look at concept designs for characters and backgrounds. Delivering a new level of heavy metal action and family entertainment for all ages, this highly collectible DVD is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $14.97.
TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING boasts an all-star voice cast, including Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Jeffrey Combs, Dwayne Johnson, among other notables. TRANSFORMERS PRIME is produced by Hasbro Studios. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline are executive producers. Kurtzman and Orci served as writers for the feature films TRANSFORMERS and TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world-class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as THE TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multiplatform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.
Emmy® is the trademark property of the Academy for Television Arts & Sciences/ The National Academy for Television Arts & Sciences. Grammy® is the registered trademark of the national Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.
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Posted by Bumblevivisector on October 26th, 2011 @ 5:38pm CDT
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on October 26th, 2011 @ 5:55pm CDT
And Duque, your capslock.
Posted by Heavy B on October 26th, 2011 @ 6:02pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on October 26th, 2011 @ 6:27pm CDT
cannonfodder4000 wrote:Other than the animatics and the designs, Darkprime did it first.
And Duque, your capslock.
Sorry about that! Just copied and pasted the title of the press release and forgot to go back and uncap everything.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 26th, 2011 @ 7:06pm CDT
Posted by YRQRM0 on October 26th, 2011 @ 7:37pm CDT
Posted by Blackstreak on October 26th, 2011 @ 7:44pm CDT
Posted by jbellanca on October 26th, 2011 @ 8:45pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on October 26th, 2011 @ 9:03pm CDT
Blackstreak wrote:That's nice. I'll wait till the season is put on DVD. It will most likely include the 5-part pilot series.
Possible, but I wouldn't count on it. Wikipedia lists this as being separate from Season 1, so I'd say it's S1 status is somewhat up in the air until further notice. Just being cautious.
Posted by freakzero1981 on October 26th, 2011 @ 9:30pm CDT
Posted by Slashercon on October 26th, 2011 @ 9:49pm CDT
Posted by Heavy B on October 26th, 2011 @ 10:46pm CDT
Bumblevivisector wrote:Blackstreak wrote:That's nice. I'll wait till the season is put on DVD. It will most likely include the 5-part pilot series.
Possible, but I wouldn't count on it. Wikipedia lists this as being separate from Season 1, so I'd say it's S1 status is somewhat up in the air until further notice. Just being cautious.
Oh, well if WIKIPEDIA says it
Posted by Ravage XK on October 27th, 2011 @ 3:48am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 27th, 2011 @ 7:17am CDT
Posted by Blackstreak on October 27th, 2011 @ 10:26pm CDT
Bumblevivisector wrote:Blackstreak wrote:That's nice. I'll wait till the season is put on DVD. It will most likely include the 5-part pilot series.
Possible, but I wouldn't count on it. Wikipedia lists this as being separate from Season 1, so I'd say it's S1 status is somewhat up in the air until further notice. Just being cautious.
It did occur to me this may be a special thing too. May not get it as a full length movie otherwise. I may reconsider my attitude and pick this up. It's been a long time since I rather enjoyed a TF cartoon series- since Beast Machines in truth.
Ravage XK wrote:I'll only buy it on Blu Ray. I no longer buy DVDs.
I've been doing this too. My brother bought me a Blu-Ray player last Christmas and now I buy Blu-Ray discs almost exclusively. Fortunately, most of them come w/ a DVD copy as well as a digital copy.
Posted by El Duque on November 3rd, 2011 @ 12:36pm CDT
Check out the trailer below.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 3rd, 2011 @ 12:41pm CDT
Posted by YRQRM0 on November 3rd, 2011 @ 10:00pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on November 15th, 2011 @ 11:34pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 16th, 2011 @ 7:09am CST
Posted by El Duque on December 5th, 2011 @ 3:36pm CST
Posted by griftimus prime on December 5th, 2011 @ 4:07pm CST
Posted by Darth Bombshell on December 5th, 2011 @ 9:26pm CST
griftimus prime wrote:yawn. when does dark of the moon score get released?
And Masterforce. I thought that was coming out tomorrow, too.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 5th, 2011 @ 10:21pm CST
Darth Bombshell wrote:griftimus prime wrote:yawn. when does dark of the moon score get released?
And Masterforce. I thought that was coming out tomorrow, too.
Yeah, when is the complete Japanese series coming out?
Posted by Sabrblade on December 6th, 2011 @ 7:35am CST
Pew pew pew, pew pew pew, pew PEW pew, pew pew.
Posted by cotss2012 on December 6th, 2011 @ 9:27am CST
Slashercon wrote::roll: TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING = Star Wars the Clone Wars now? Both are good as introductions for their shows, but for feature length movies, they don't "feel" like it. Not saying they sucked, but as "feature length movies" I feel like I'm not getting what I would pay for.
Darkness Rising is a much better movie than what the Master of Disaster gave us on the silver screen...
Posted by LadyBug on December 6th, 2011 @ 1:39pm CST
Posted by Blackmoon on December 7th, 2011 @ 6:50am CST
Friggin' morons....