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Transformers: The Movie AKA Transformers: Matrix yo eien ni (Blu-ray) (1986)
Beyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.Director: Nelson Shin
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Widescreen Version) (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Full Screen Version) (1080p)
Audio Commentary with director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille, and actress Susan Blu (2006)
Feature Length Storyboards (1080p, 79:45)
"Fathom Events 30th Anniversary" 2016 featurette (1080p, 9:46)
"The Death of Optimus Prime" 2006 featurette (SD, 5:02)
"Transformers Q & A" featurette (SD, 13:03)
"Til All Are One: Looking Back at Transformers: The Movie" 2016 documentary (HD, 46:32)
Deleted Scenes (1080p, 11:32)
Original Theatrical Trailers (3:05)
TV Spots (5:52)
Cover Art Gallery (1080p, 2:06) -
Subtitles:English HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2021 4K transfer of original film elements.
Also available in steelbook packaging. Customers also received a free lithograph when pre-ordered on the Shout! Factory website.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18" x 24" rolled lithograph. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Widescreen Version)
Audio Commentary with director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille, and actress Susan Blu (2006)
"Til All Are One: Looking Back at Transformers: The Movie" 2016 documentary (46:32)
"Transformers: The Restoration" 2016 featurette (7:16)
"Rolling Out the New Cover" 2016 featurette (4:49)
2006 Featurettes:
- "The Death of Optimus Prime" featurette (5:02)
- "The Cast and Characters" featurette (10:02)
- "Transformers Q & A" featurette (13:03)
Animated Storyboards:
- Fishing Scene (2:09)
- Battle (4:31)
- "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" (5:27)
Original Theatrical Trailers (3:05)
TV Spots (5:52)
DISC TWO
* The Film (Full Screen Version)
Audio Commentary with director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille, and actress Susan Blu (2006)
"Til All Are One: Looking Back at Transformers: The Movie" 2016 documentary (46:32)
"Transformers: The Restoration" 2016 featurette (7:16)
"Rolling Out the New Cover" 2016 featurette (4:49)
2006 Featurettes:
- "The Death of Optimus Prime" featurette (5:02)
- "The Cast and Characters" featurette (10:02)
- "Transformers Q & A" featurette (13:03)
Animated Storyboards:
- Fishing Scene (2:09)
- Battle (4:31)
- "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" (5:27)
Original Theatrical Trailers (3:05)
TV Spots (5:52) -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1/1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Both are in 1080p 24fps and feature a remastered 4K transfer created in 2016.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Widescreen Version) (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Full Screen Version) (1080p)
Audio Commentary with director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille, and actress Susan Blu (2006)
Feature Length Storyboards (1080p, 79:45)
"Fathom Events 30th Anniversary" 2016 featurette (1080p, 9:46)
"The Death of Optimus Prime" 2006 featurette (SD, 5:02)
"Transformers Q & A" featurette (SD, 13:03)
"Til All Are One: Looking Back at Transformers: The Movie" 2016 documentary (HD, 46:32)
Deleted Scenes (1080p, 11:32)
Original Theatrical Trailers (3:05)
TV Spots (5:52)
Cover Art Gallery (1080p, 2:06) -
Subtitles:English HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2021 4K transfer of original film elements.
Also available in steelbook packaging. Customers also received a free lithograph when pre-ordered on the Shout! Factory website.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18" x 24" rolled lithograph. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Widescreen Version)
Audio Commentary with director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille, and actress Susan Blu (2006)
"Til All Are One: Looking Back at Transformers: The Movie" 2016 documentary (46:32)
"Transformers: The Restoration" 2016 featurette (7:16)
"Rolling Out the New Cover" 2016 featurette (4:49)
2006 Featurettes:
- "The Death of Optimus Prime" featurette (5:02)
- "The Cast and Characters" featurette (10:02)
- "Transformers Q & A" featurette (13:03)
Animated Storyboards:
- Fishing Scene (2:09)
- Battle (4:31)
- "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" (5:27)
Original Theatrical Trailers (3:05)
TV Spots (5:52)
DISC TWO
* The Film (Full Screen Version)
Audio Commentary with director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille, and actress Susan Blu (2006)
"Til All Are One: Looking Back at Transformers: The Movie" 2016 documentary (46:32)
"Transformers: The Restoration" 2016 featurette (7:16)
"Rolling Out the New Cover" 2016 featurette (4:49)
2006 Featurettes:
- "The Death of Optimus Prime" featurette (5:02)
- "The Cast and Characters" featurette (10:02)
- "Transformers Q & A" featurette (13:03)
Animated Storyboards:
- Fishing Scene (2:09)
- Battle (4:31)
- "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" (5:27)
Original Theatrical Trailers (3:05)
TV Spots (5:52) -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1 / 1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Both are in 1080p 24fps and feature a remastered 4K transfer created in 2016.
Also available in steelbook packaging.
Comes with a slipcase and a code for a digital copy. -
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 MPEG-2
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Confirmed to be Blu-ray ALL
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with Transformers expert Chris McFeely (2007)
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Extras:Test Footage & Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary)
Japanese Trailers with unseen footage (with optional commentary)
Alternative Scenes (US Version - International Version)
Interviews and Q & A:
- Interview with story consultant Flint Dille
- Peter Cullen Q & A
Trailers and TV Commercials:
- Movie TV Spots
- US Theatrical Trailer
- Japanese Trailer
- USA Toy Commercials
- Japanese Toy Commercials
- "Scramble City" Toy Commercials
"The Touch" 1986 music video by Stan Bush
Biographies:
- Character Bios
- Voice Actor Bios
- Musician Bios
Galleries and Storyboards:
-Photo Gallery
-Animated Storyboards
Bonus Episodes:
- Scramble City (with optional commentary)
- "Beast Wars" Optimal Situation
BD-ROM Content:
- "Transformers: The Movie" original script
Madman Trailers:
- Piracy Ad
- Transformers G1 The Complete Collection
- Beast Wars Season 3
- Robotech Shadow Chronicles
- Best Of Voltron Defender Of The Universe
- Starblazers The Complete Collection
- He-Man and The Masters Of The Universe The Complete Collection -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 MPEG-2
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo (Original) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Remastered transfer.
Also encoded for region A.
"Scramble City" episode is in Japanese with yellow BURNT-IN English subtitles.
Extras are in SD PAL.
Appears to be "region free" though one website gives a "locked" outcome for Region C. -
Special thanks to Rewind user Jeremy_Hummel for providing these specifications.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Widescreen Version)
Audio Commentary with director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille, and actress Susan Blu (2006)
"Til All Are One: Looking Back at Transformers: The Movie" 2016 documentary (46:32)
"Transformers: The Restoration" 2016 featurette (7:16)
"Rolling Out the New Cover" 2016 featurette (4:49)
2006 Featurettes:
- "The Death of Optimus Prime" featurette (5:02)
- "The Cast and Characters" featurette (10:02)
- "Transformers Q & A" featurette (13:03)
Animated Storyboards:
- Fishing Scene (2:09)
- Battle (4:31)
- "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" (5:27)
Original Theatrical Trailers (3:05)
TV Spots (5:52)
DISC TWO
* The Film (Full Screen Version)
Audio Commentary with director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille, and actress Susan Blu (2006)
"Til All Are One: Looking Back at Transformers: The Movie" 2016 documentary (46:32)
"Transformers: The Restoration" 2016 featurette (7:16)
"Rolling Out the New Cover" 2016 featurette (4:49)
2006 Featurettes:
- "The Death of Optimus Prime" featurette (5:02)
- "The Cast and Characters" featurette (10:02)
- "Transformers Q & A" featurette (13:03)
Animated Storyboards:
- Fishing Scene (2:09)
- Battle (4:31)
- "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" (5:27)
Original Theatrical Trailers (3:05)
TV Spots (5:52) -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc 1 presents the film in 1.78:1 widescreen while disc 2 presents the film in 1.33:1 (open-matte) full screen. Both are in 1080p 24fps and feature a remastered 4K transfer created in 2016.
Also available in steelbook packaging.
Comes with a slipcase and a code for a digital copy. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Widescreen Version) (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Full Screen Version) (1080p)
Audio Commentary with director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille, and actress Susan Blu (2006)
Feature Length Storyboards (1080p, 79:45)
"Fathom Events 30th Anniversary" 2016 featurette (1080p, 9:46)
"The Death of Optimus Prime" 2006 featurette (SD, 5:02)
"Transformers Q & A" featurette (SD, 13:03)
"Til All Are One: Looking Back at Transformers: The Movie" 2016 documentary (HD, 46:32)
Deleted Scenes (1080p, 11:32)
Original Theatrical Trailers (3:05)
TV Spots (5:52)
Cover Art Gallery (1080p, 2:06) -
Subtitles:English HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2021 4K transfer of original film elements.
Also available in Steelbook packaging.
Also available in a Limited Edition exclusively at Zavvi which also includes 6 artcards, a double sided poster, and an artbook packaged in a rigid box. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the identical US, Canadian and UK 30th Anniversary Edition, the US, Canadian and UK 35th Anniversary Edition, and the Australian release for both having exclusive extras. Do note, the 30th Anniversary releases have a remastered 4K transfer in both aspect ratios with lossless audio while the 35th Anniversary releases have a newer 4K transfer in full screen only.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A 35th Anniversary Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A 30th Anniversary Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (84:50).
- Blu-ray A 35th Anniversary Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- Blu-ray ALL 30th Anniversary Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (84:50).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Metrodome Distribution - No cuts (85:00).
- Blu-ray B Australia- Madman Entertainment - No cuts. US Theatrical Version.
- Blu-ray B 30th Anniversary Edition United Kingdom- Manga Entertainment Ltd - No cuts (84:50).
- Blu-ray B 35th Anniversary Edition United Kingdom- FUNimation Productions - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 03/01/08
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 30/11/21UPDATE LOG:
27/02/12: Addition of the Australian release.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
09/09/16: Addition of the US 30th Anniversary release.
22/09/16: Addition of the Caps-A-Holic link.
18/12/16: Addition of UK 30th.
22/07/21: Addition of the US 35th Anniversary Edition.
07/08/21: Updated extras for 35th Anniversary Edition.
30/11/21: Added Canada x2, UK 35.
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