Not sure if this was posted but...... it looks like we can expect TF before december...
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=148391

Cool, looking forward to it.

Honestly, I wish they would hold out for November. That way it would be closer to Christmas and maybe sway consumers to HD DVD. This could be a good date too though to maybe make people see before Christmas time whats available. I guess either one makes sense. The only thing that doesn't make sense is what I just wrote.

I'm thinking this disk might potentially be the first hd disk to hit #1 at amazon, unless SD version beats it.

Honestly, I wish they would hold out for November. That way it would be closer to Christmas and maybe sway consumers to HD DVD. This could be a good date too though to maybe make people see before Christmas time whats available. I guess either one makes sense. The only thing that doesn't make sense is what I just wrote.

i personally think its being done to possibly make people second guess buying a blu ray player before spider man the trilogy comes out

i personally think its being done to possibly make people second guess buying a blu ray player before spider man the trilogy comes out
I was thinking about that too but was too lazy to check the release date on that. The most recent Spider Man sucked anyway (IMHO), so I don't know why that would sway anyone.

i personally think its being done to possibly make people second guess buying a blu ray player before spider man the trilogy comes out

meh. don't think hd medias pull enough revenue to effect release dates. Not even a huge title as this.

I'm thinking this disk might potentially be the first hd disk to hit #1 at amazon, unless SD version beats it.

The SD version will destroy it.

http://cybereality.com/images/hddvd_transformers.jpg

^^^ SPIDEY, NOOOOO!!! Just because he's on the Blue Team doesn't mean he has to die. Please Optimum Prime, show some mercy!!! :rolleyes:

http://cybereality.com/images/hddvd_transformers.jpg

First of all wow, how much time do you have on your hands? And there is no way the HD version will sell anything near what the SD will sell, but I must admit Im happy to see an earlier release date..

"You who are without mercy now plead for it? I thought you were made of sterner stuff!" --Optimus Prime

Great news!

October is killing me in finances.

If it does comes out on that date...it'll be great that I'll see it earlier..but bad for my wallet:(

I was expecting November, but October's cool. Hopefully they will price this lower than their usual new releases....

I'm thinking this disk might potentially be the first hd disk to hit #1 at amazon, unless SD version beats it.

I think 300 will, it's at #2 right now.

"You who are without mercy now plead for it? I thought you were made of sterner stuff!" --Optimus Prime
Wow. That quote is probably the best quote I have seen in regards to this format war. No offense to the neutral people here but you gotta admit that this is so true. Makes me think of this past week, when all I heard was crying from the Blu side. Yet, when Blockbuster made their announcement, most HD fans said, "Whatever. Netflix it is." At least that's what I said.

Sweet. Blind buy is an understatement!

This release could very well be the first HD DVD #1 on amazon... if it is a combo release only and we don't see a SD release on its own :)

This release could very well be the first HD DVD #1 on amazon... if it is a combo release only and we don't see a SD release on its own :)

This would be a major plus to us the HD DVD supporters. They would have to drop the price in order to keep standard def buyers buying. Which means this move could help bring down the price on HD DVD quite a bit and quite soon.

Awesome news, but is it going to be the Extended cut that is hitting the IMAX next month?

Sweet. Blind buy is an understatement!

x2

I was thinking about that too but was too lazy to check the release date on that. The most recent Spider Man sucked anyway (IMHO), so I don't know why that would sway anyone.

I didn't like the most recent one that much either...but Spiderman 2 was fantastic, imo.

I didn't like the most recent one that much either...but Spiderman 2 was fantastic, imo.

I agree. Spiderman one, meh. Spiderman 2, freakin awesome. Spiderman 3, complete junk.

I didn't like the most recent one that much either...but Spiderman 2 was fantastic, imo.
Agreed. But that's the problem. Will the two earlier films that fans already own the original DVD of encourage people to fork over for all three just to get the third? Certainly not a great reason to get a Blu Ray player on either.

Agreed. But that's the problem. Will the two earlier films that fans already own the original DVD of encourage people to fork over for all three just to get the third? Certainly not a great reason to get a Blu Ray player on either.

True, but I have to admit... I double dipped with the Matrix trilogy just to get the first.

http://cybereality.com/images/hddvd_transformers.jpg


I am neutral, but this is hilarious!

:D :D :D

~Bobby

Honestly, I wish they would hold out for November. That way it would be closer to Christmas and maybe sway consumers to HD DVD. This could be a good date too though to maybe make people see before Christmas time whats available. I guess either one makes sense. The only thing that doesn't make sense is what I just wrote.

Lol.. funny post.

Anyhow.. I will be buying this movie on day one. My wife and I freakin LOVED the movie.. saw it twice in the theater. Can't think of a HD-DVD movie I want more.. cept maybe Aliens, stupid Fox.

I love this movie so much I might buy 2 copies for good measure.

Wow. That quote is probably the best quote I have seen in regards to this format war. No offense to the neutral people here but you gotta admit that this is so true. Makes me think of this past week, when all I heard was crying from the Blu side. Yet, when Blockbuster made their announcement, most HD fans said, "Whatever. Netflix it is." At least that's what I said.

Hmmm, interesting that you would relate HD-DVD to Optimus prime in that context.

You do know that Megatron was only pleading for mercy to buy some time. And soon after that quoted line... Megatron killed Optimus.

Well if this release date is for real, I hope Paramount doesn't skimp the HD-DVD by not providing a TrueHD or PCM track.

Hmmm, interesting that you would relate HD-DVD to Optimus prime in that context.

You do know that Megatron was only pleading for mercy to buy some time. And soon after that quoted line... Megatron killed Optimus.

Your observation should have been used with the Betamax vs VHS days since you are talking about the OLD 80s Transformers. :)

Is this available for preorder yet?

Is this available for preorder yet?

Hasn't been officially announced yet. The October 16th release date is just a rumor at this point, based on word from a few retailers.

And there is no way the HD version will sell anything near what the SD will sell, but I must admit Im happy to see an earlier release date..

What if they're the same?

SD/HD combo-only release could be verry verry interresting...

Your observation should have been used with the Betamax vs VHS days since you are talking about the OLD 80s Transformers. :)

Hey, I didnt bring the old transformers up as a comparison to this format war.

Brodie_Bruce equated this line from optimus to HD-DVD
"You who are without mercy now plead for it? I thought you were made of sterner stuff!" --Optimus Prime

I was just pointing out what happened after the quote. :p

What if they're the same?

SD/HD combo-only release could be verry verry interresting...

And something HD DVD supporters have been vocal about for a while now. As long as they can manage to release it with an MSRP no higher than $5 more than current standard DVD prices (meaning release week sale prices of $19.99-$22.99 for non-catalog titles), I think the average consumer wouldn't notice the price difference, unless they are hardcore bargain-hunters. Transformers would be the perfect title to launch with this new strategy. The only problem would be on the manufacturing side since HD DVD production is done on a much smaller scale at this point in the game. Could they have enough product available to meet the demand on release day?

In order to get the HD DVD software into people's homes, they need to use the advantage of the Combos to sell the platform. The only way to get more people interested, IMHO, is to remove the SD DVD choice from the equation and force them to buy all new releases on HD DVD Combo/Twin Format disc.

Sooner or later the Wal-Mart shoppers are going to be curious about what's on the other (HD) side of the Combo disc. It could motivate them to return to Wal-Mart and buy one of the new Venturer HD DVD players later this Fall, assuming of course that WM will be selling them in their stores. If the $149.99 MSRP rumors are true, HD DVD could have an incredible 4Q2007.

Transformers on HD DVD will kill Blu-Ray. Imagine all the PS3 owners going into Blockbuster asking for a copy on Blu-Ray! I had a co-worker who owns a PS3 come up to me today and was complaining about the Paramount deal today. When I told him he'd not be able to Transformers on Blu_Ray, he flipped!

I agree. Spiderman one, meh. Spiderman 2, freakin awesome. Spiderman 3, complete junk.

More like Spider-Man 1 awesome. Spider-Man 2 decent. Spider-Man 3 fantastic yet disappointing at the same time.

Hmmm, interesting that you would relate HD-DVD to Optimus prime in that context.

You do know that Megatron was only pleading for mercy to buy some time. And soon after that quoted line... Megatron killed Optimus.

As you may recall, Prime delivered the final blow... To put Megtron down as well. And just remember, Megatron ultimately was gone after Unicron rebuilt him into Unicron, Prime got rebuilt and layed the smack down on Galvatron... Thus Megatron ceased to exist

when will a pre order be up for this?

As you may recall, Prime delivered the final blow... To put Megtron down as well. And just remember, Megatron ultimately was gone after Unicron rebuilt him into Unicron, Prime got rebuilt and layed the smack down on Galvatron... Thus Megatron ceased to exist


Wow, you are a dork! I mean that in the best way possible.

Okay, if we really have to milk this analogy... :)

Ironically, to some degree, Optimus Prime and Megatron (going off of TF:TM specifically) really do fit HD DVD and BD (or perhaps more accurately Sony itself in that specific case) respectively from their other various bits of dialogue:

Megatron: "Why do you throw away your life so recklessly?"
Prime: "That's a question you should ask yourself, Megatron."
Megatron: "No! I'll crush you with my bare hands!"

And, since it's been alluded to:


Hot Rod: "No you don't, Megatron!"
Prime: "Out of the way, Hot Rod!"
<Megatron shoots Prime four or five times>
Megatron: "Fall! FALL!"
<Prime falls to his knees>
Megatron: "I would have waited an eternity for this...it's over, Prime."
Prime: "...NEVER!" <whack>

As you may recall, Prime delivered the final blow... To put Megtron down as well. And just remember, Megatron ultimately was gone after Unicron rebuilt him into Unicron, Prime got rebuilt and layed the smack down on Galvatron... Thus Megatron ceased to exist

Not that I want to argue about the 86 transformers movie... but

Megatron wasnt killed by optimus. He still functioned when starscream tossed him into space. And as an added bonus, he was rebuilt even stronger by unicron.

Not that I want to argue about the 86 transformers movie... but

Megatron wasnt killed by optimus. He still functioned when starscream tossed him into space. And as an added bonus, he was rebuilt even stronger by unicron.

Dam you guys make me wanna watch the movie again. LOL

And that's a bad thing? :D

Not that I want to argue about the 86 transformers movie... but

Megatron wasnt killed by optimus. He still functioned when starscream tossed him into space. And as an added bonus, he was rebuilt even stronger by unicron.

That would make Rodimus Prime... HD DVD. Yuck! (I'm not a fan of Rodimus Prime). Anyone liken Paramount/DW to be the Last Autobot? :D

I love this movie so much I might buy 2 copies for good measure.

I hated this movie so much that I might sell all my HD DVD stuff.

Wow, you are a dork! I mean that in the best way possible.

I rather be a TF dork then a Star Wars/Trek dork(not saying you are, but in general). ::ducks and takes cover:: I grew up w/ it. Made me happy as a kid :):):) :D:D:D

That would make Rodimus Prime... HD DVD. Yuck! (I'm not a fan of Rodimus Prime). Anyone liken Paramount/DW to be the Last Autobot? :D

Megatron was erased and replaced by Galvatron, Prime was brought back at towards the end of the final season and layed the smack down on Galvatron just as he did Megatron...

ok, my nerd rants are over.... Movies coming out on Oct 16th!!! let the countdown begin! :D

I love the transformers too, but the '86 movie stunk. I disliked it alot. Blaring bad 80s music nonstop...I mean nonstop, no real breaks, it was a hour and a half music video.

I would have liked it better if the entire movie didn't have the music going..sometimes I couldn't even hear the dialogue well enough because I had to listen to crap lyrics and crap music.

Anyway...love the live action movie though...getting that definitely =)

Honestly, I wish they would hold out for November. That way it would be closer to Christmas and maybe sway consumers to HD DVD. This could be a good date too though to maybe make people see before Christmas time whats available. I guess either one makes sense. The only thing that doesn't make sense is what I just wrote.

I think it's a great time because it goes against Spiderman 3 for BLURAY. Transformers was way better that that dumbass part 3 of SPIDERMAN

Well if this release date is for real, I hope Paramount doesn't skimp the HD-DVD by not providing a TrueHD or PCM track.

:rolleyes:

But yes, Dolby TrueHD is a must.

That would make Rodimus Prime... HD DVD. Yuck! (I'm not a fan of Rodimus Prime). Anyone liken Paramount/DW to be the Last Autobot? :D

If you guys want a laugh go to youtube

Type in

Rude Awakening of Optimus prime

Please dont open it at work though.

Hopefully they put a PCM track on there.

Megatron was erased and replaced by Galvatron, Prime was brought back at towards the end of the final season and layed the smack down on Galvatron just as he did Megatron...

ok, my nerd rants are over.... Movies coming out on Oct 16th!!! let the countdown begin! :D

Megatron wasnt erased by galvatron. He was galvatron. He just got a new body and new troops to command.

I cant remember much of what happened after Optimus came back. But didnt he come back as a zombie/puppet that had to fly himself into the sun or something?

Hopefully they put a PCM track on there.

Hopefully they encode the video in MPEG2. :rolleyes:

2 Disc Special Edition

HD 30 - Dolby True HD, DD+, MPEG-4 AVC VBR 12 ~ 26 Mbps.
HD 15 - Special Features encoded in 1080i or 1080p

Just a speculation !!!

Honestly, I wish they would hold out for November. That way it would be closer to Christmas and maybe sway consumers to HD DVD. This could be a good date too though to maybe make people see before Christmas time whats available. I guess either one makes sense. The only thing that doesn't make sense is what I just wrote.

I agree, it would make so much sense to wait until November 13th or 20th, just before Black Friday.

What if they're the same?

SD/HD combo-only release could be verry verry interresting...

I kinda want to see it happen just to see what threads would form as a result of it. BD fanboys would say the HD DVD version really only sold 10,000 copies not 5 mil and HD fanboys would then argue the PS3 doesn't count as player sales for about 20 pages. Mods would then lock the thread just to have 5 more popup right after it.