More Than Meets the Eye
When The Transformers: The Movie was released in theaters back in 1986, it didn’t quite make a splash at the box office as it did on TV or in toy stores, but the movie lives on in the hearts of 80s kids as one of the biggest cinematic events with one of the most heartbreaking moments to ever be exposed to children. Hasbro is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the star-studded animated film with not only a return to theaters in 4K for an apology tour, but the 4K remaster will also get a release on Ultra HD Blu-ray from Shout Factory.
4K Steelbook
Blu-ray.com has released some details on the upcoming physical media release. The description reads, “The year is 2005… For millennia, the heroic Autobots, led by Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen), have been at war with the evil Megatron (Frank Welker) and his Decepticons over control of their home planet of Cybertron. However, an even greater threat – Unicron (Orson Welles, Citizen Kane), a colossal converting planet that devours everything in its path – is heading right for Cybertron. The only hope is the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Will the Autobots be able to save themselves and their home world in time?”
The 4K Steelbook is slated to hit retailers on November 17.
Technical specs:
Video
Codec: HEVC / H.265 (74.46 Mbps)
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1, 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles
English SDH, Spanish
Discs
4K Ultra HD
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD-66, 1 BD-50)
Packaging
Slipcover in original pressing
SteelBook
Playback
4K Blu-ray: Region free
2K Blu-ray: Region A (B, C untested)
Apology Tour
Hasbro and Fathom Entertainment will be bringing Transformers: The Movie back to theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary on an “Apology Tour.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Beginning Sept. 17, The Transformers: The Movie will roll out in theaters across the U.S. with a wide theatrical release through Sept. 21. The movie will be presented in 4K. Select international markets are expected to launch day-and-date with the U.S.” Hasbro’s Vice President, Global Brand & Franchise Strategy, Action Brands, Alyse D’Antuono, stated, “For decades, Transformers fans have carried this film with them, which is a testament to its storytelling and lasting cultural impact. Bringing it back to theaters is an opportunity for longtime fans to relive it together, and for new audiences to experience a defining chapter of Transformers history.” Fathom CEO Ray Nutt also stated, “Even 40 years later, this animated feature film remains a defining moment for fans across generations.”
The death of Optimus Prime will likely hit fans harder with the recent real-life passing of iconic Optimus voice actor Peter Cullen.
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