record breaking nearly 200,000 units in one week

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Mic...es_Records/1093


'Transformers' HD DVD Smashes First-Week Sales Records


Paramount says first-week sales numbers for its HD DVD release of 'Transformers' top those of any other high-def disc released on either next gen format to date.

According to a just-issued press release from Paramount, the HD DVD edition of 'Transformers' sold over 100,000 units in its first day of release, and went on to sell an additional 90,000 units over next six days, making it the fastest and best-selling week one release on either high definition format, as well as the best selling HD DVD ever.


The standard-def version of 'Transformers' also made news, moving over 8.3 million units in its first week, and 4.5 million copies on day one, a new record for the year 2007.

The performance of the 'Transformers' DVD and HD DVD has demonstrated the phenomenal success of this global franchise," said Kelley Avery, president, Worldwide Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. "We're happy to be kicking off the fourth quarter with a title that clearly shows home entertainment releases are still an event that drives consumers into stores-which is a win for both content providers and retailers."

Paramount's HD DVD release of 'Transformers' last week came less than two months after the studio abruptly announced it would drop support of the Blu-ray format, and would release its next-gen titles on HD DVD exclusively. The studio reportedly received $150 million in exchange for its exclusivity.


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Happy DVD people. paramount has officially announced that Transformers, this year's third highest gross movie will be out on 1 disk DVD and 2 Disk Special edition DVD and HD DVD for the price of $29.99 and $39.99 respectively. Why get the 2 disk edition at $39.99 when the HD DVD is priced the same ? ofcourse if you have an HD DVD player lah .

http://www.videobusiness.com/index.asp?lay...cleid=CA6475532

Paramount delivers media blitz for Transformers DVD, HD DVD

SEPT. 5 | After earning $306 million in theaters, Transformers will appear on DVD and HD DVD Oct. 16 backed by a media campaign that Paramount Home Entertainment says is one the biggest in the division's history.

The multi-million-dollar blitz will include TV, print, radio and online advertising. Plus, through a viral marketing program, fans will be able to customize a message for their friends from Optimus Prime sent via telephone or e-mail.

An array of high-impact displays will be deployed to retail locations across the country. Promotional partners including Chevrolet and Hostess also will extend the reach of the Transformers message to millions of people.

The standard-definition version will bow in single-disc and two-disc sets. The two-disc Special Edition provides an arsenal of bonus material, including commentary by director Michael Bay. Two multi-part in-depth documentaries, "Our World" and "Their War," explore the human elements of the film as well as the robot stars. They include producer Steven Spielberg discussing his early concept for the movie, extensive casting and training and real-world weapons provided by the military.

The HD DVD presentation includes Web-enabled features, such as an "Intelligence Mode" on-screen dashboard, which plays over the film and provides information about the robots and weapons, and a GPS locator. The HD DVD version also will include Transformers H.U.D. (Heads Up Display), which runs text commentary with the film and plays relevant behind-the-scenes footage in picture-in-picture.

The HD DVD version and two-disc standard-def special edition will both be priced at $39.99, with the standard-def single-disc at $19.95 MAP.

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This post has been edited by g5sim: Oct 23 2007, 06:11 AM

thanks for the info......

most welcome .. will place my order very soon

The TRANSFORMERS DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Total runtime is 143 minutes.

TRANSFORMERS Special Edition DVD bonus features include:

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 - An in-depth
look at the making of this particularly epic and challenging
scene from initial storyboarding through production and visual
effects.
-- Concepts - Early sketch concepts of the robots.
-- Trailers

no extended version?...

wakakaka

anyone going to do a bulk for the R1 disc? its going to be launched in 3 weeks time.

yeah..i'll be interested also..!!

Already released? DVDrips is everywhere...

i just pre-ordered from Amazon.com. 2 Disc Special Edition. Cost me USD29.47 including shipping. DVDRips? This is worthit buying the originals DVD, man. Hehe.

Wah...need to get money fast.

This post has been edited by Raikkonen: Sep 29 2007, 04:35 AM

The reason to jump into HD-DVD !!

Ofcoz I'm buying ori man... I need to see the cool robots in HD. Just asking coz it should release Oct. 16, yet the DVDrips is everywhere...

Sorry for the misunderstanding. Heheh. So you're getting HD is it?

CAUTION: HD DVD movies require HD DVD hardare (player, computer drive with supporting software and xbox HD DVD add on with Xbox 360 console or computer)

Why should there be one? Its already a tad too long

Yup. hehe

so what player u using to play that hddvd? normal dvd player can ker? i noticed ur using samsung hdtv for display.

hd dvd player...so no one doing bulk?

This post has been edited by westthen: Oct 3 2007, 08:20 PM

Its <>RM1800 NETT here in malaysia (importing from USA) for the A2 gen2 model, who want to bulk ?

hehe i think u misinterpret me d, i'm asking abt the DVD. Abt HD player most probably i'll still wait for a while before jumping on the wagon.

For now XBox HDDVD add on enuff ler.

My DVD shipped already by Amazon on 10th Aug! Yeay!

attention people . HD DVD disks will ONLY play in HD DVD players (not your regular hidef DVD player) or HD DVD computer drive enabled computer and on XBox 360 with the HD DVD add on drive.

these hardware must bear this HD DVD logo (below) to be able to play HD DVD disks). Players bearing this logo will also play regular standard dvds and upconvert them, making them look MUCH MORE nicer than playing them using a regular standard DVD player.





THis is a regular standard DVD logo and players bearing this logo ONLY will not play HD DVD disks:




This post has been edited by g5sim: Oct 16 2007, 07:33 AM

for more information about the format set to replace DVD by the DVD Forum, please visit the official HD DVD consumer promotional site at : http://thelookandsoundofperfect.com/

watch all the 3 videos to get the gist of why it is BETTER than DVD

hmm never seen this poster before -





This post has been edited by g5sim: Oct 17 2007, 02:56 AM

HDDVD != DVD

Hooray for captain obvious!!

This post has been edited by redbull_y2k: Oct 17 2007, 04:42 AM

aiayo HD DVD x= DVD lah.

btw - BD having buy 1 get 1 free in store and online. if i am mistaken, you have ps3. go check them out. words have it that the promo is only for one week - to counter the transformers HD DVD effect HD DVD oso got same sales but in store only. so cannot take advantage of it

Are the DVDs out in our local stores yet? Anyone here go and checked yet?

It's supposed to be out already..
It anyone doin a bulk for it here?

Which store u referring to? Dun tell me it's again exclusive to USA customers.

amazon ships worldwide

I see ... thanks.

Anyone knows out of the limited 39 movies on offer, which has VC1 or superb reference pq/sq?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=...rd_i=B000JVSUS4

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Added on October 20, 2007, 9:19 pmIt's ok... found the info in AVS

This post has been edited by gaijin: Oct 20 2007, 09:19 PM

anyone know if tower records has stock?
or did they even ship the transformers dvd to our shores.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Mic...es_Records/1093


'Transformers' HD DVD Smashes First-Week Sales Records


Paramount says first-week sales numbers for its HD DVD release of 'Transformers' top those of any other high-def disc released on either next gen format to date.

According to a just-issued press release from Paramount, the HD DVD edition of 'Transformers' sold over 100,000 units in its first day of release, and went on to sell an additional 90,000 units over next six days, making it the fastest and best-selling week one release on either high definition format, as well as the best selling HD DVD ever.


The standard-def version of 'Transformers' also made news, moving over 8.3 million units in its first week, and 4.5 million copies on day one, a new record for the year 2007.

The performance of the 'Transformers' DVD and HD DVD has demonstrated the phenomenal success of this global franchise," said Kelley Avery, president, Worldwide Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. "We're happy to be kicking off the fourth quarter with a title that clearly shows home entertainment releases are still an event that drives consumers into stores-which is a win for both content providers and retailers."

Paramount's HD DVD release of 'Transformers' last week came less than two months after the studio abruptly announced it would drop support of the Blu-ray format, and would release its next-gen titles on HD DVD exclusively. The studio reportedly received $150 million in exchange for its exclusivity.

Thanks to Michael for the tip!

yeay! got my transformers DVD already. Special 2 Disc Edition from Amazon.


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looks cool

Video and Audio Quality really great! And the Special Features give more info in the production of Transformers. Got show some deleted scenes/takes also.

wah man ! cool ......... how long it takes ?? and this disk almost RM 100 after + shipping to malaysia ?

btw how to use the disk if i hav DVD ROM ? wat software to use ?

about 3 weeks from Amazon...

Cost: US22.99 + US6.48 for shipment=US29.47.

Mine is DVD only and not HD DVD. But the pic quality still great and the sound... Wahlau! only using TV Speaker Sorrund sound also gegar already. Hehe.

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Added on October 24, 2007, 4:56 pmgo here for more details of the DVD/ HD DVD.



This post has been edited by tzarain: Oct 24 2007, 04:56 PM

Aiyo... I should have choose expedited shiping.... still waiting for it to come.... Estimated to arive Nov. 2. Faster, faster come.

i'm planning to order the 2-disc edition, should be able to pass the customs without any problems rite?

dun worry - you should get it before Dewali

I'm interested to get this unique optimus prime transforming case version, but it's only available at Target in-store purchase only



http://tfarchive.com/community/showthread....&threadid=40927

yeah, I must agree it look fugly, but hey, it's unique

I just watched a little of the dvd and the flames on the bots (whenever they got shot by plasma rifles or whatever) looked like shit. Horrible CGI flame. Looked like it came from a 5 year old video game.

ZzZZ...i'm ordering for the 2 dvd tRANS. too . but the price i get is around RM76 is cheaper ...i not very sure is the same version . I'm still waiting for it to arrive . i think it took about 2 weeks. end of this month i'll be able to get it liao ^^

where are u ordering from?

Hong Kong video

Got the HD version earlier this week. PQ seems a bit weird...the colour seems too warm...very red/orangey..

Maybe its my settings..have to go explore a bit more..

from what i read, it's like that... very blueish and yellow hues.

This post has been edited by tzarain: Oct 25 2007, 12:07 PM

Ahh I see...wasn't used to it...

and very grainy as well...

You mean the hong kong video shop?

they say to mimic a cinema experience. That's why grainy.

wtf? I know some movies are shot grainy like Mann's films but Transformers wasnt.

No idea why but it was definitely grainy.

But still, it helps watching it in HD with all the fast moving action.

more info and review of the HD DVD here...

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review.php?ID=30988

yup yup..hong kong video shop .
cus i'm really sick of seberang prai custom already , they always tax ppl even if its 1 or 2 disc as a gift or what they still charge. Greedy @sshole. Malaysia BOleh...boleh land

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Added on October 26, 2007, 10:11 pmprobally its R3 cus hong kong video mer..i think they import from hong kong i guess =.="

This post has been edited by ahbenggay: Oct 26 2007, 10:11 PM

looks like it's already sold at speedy...
seen at midvalley yesterday.

if its local shops selling most probably it would be R3, so wats the difference between R1 and R3 disc? except for the censorship involved

Is there anything to censor? Other then the grandma showing the finger at the dealership?

bought the 2 disc DVD yesterday at Speedy for RM 99

bout the grandma scene, its in the movie.

greyshadow : i saw the OP DVD case at speedy vid - RM 160 something IINM

where else is speedy store? any nearby my place, wangsa maju? interested to get this transformers DVD

so hows the R3 dvd quality?

Okay lar i think... i dont have super eyes I think all the extras are there just like R1.

don't forget the easter eggs also!

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maybe "sam's happy time" scene dialog?

This post has been edited by tzarain: Nov 1 2007, 10:09 AM

is there a 1Disc version?? i saw it in Hong Kong Video selling RM69.90

yea there is, yup i think that's the retail price for it

i went to speedy last night, in Jaya Jusco Wangsa Maju.. they have 1 disc edition RM69.90 and 2 disc edition RM99.90.. then i ask if they have the transformable cover edition? they said, the transformable cover is limited edition and sold out n first day anyone know, if there is any place still available around KL?