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The epic battle grossed more than 820 million US dollars worldwide –Paramount Home Entertainment brings the hit to home cinema on November 9, packed with explosive extras
Even more action, even more thrills – Transformers – Revenge of the Fallen from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, fascinated cinema audiences around the world and, with box-office takings of more than 820 million US dollars, became the film of the year. On November 9, the latest work from the popular TRANSFORMERS franchise will be released simultaneously on DVD and Blu-ray. Action lovers can look forward to a single DVD and a Blu-ray 2-disc box set, as well as two exclusive versions: a limited Steelbook 2-disc DVD is available only from Müller, while the exclusive Bumblebee Blu-ray 2-disc box set is available from Amazon.
Director Michael Bay, producer Steven Spielberg and cooperation partner Hasbro deliver a real treat for all action fans with Transformers – Revenge of the Fallen. With its heroes in the form of the mighty AUTOBOTS and the mean and malicious villain THE FALLEN, the film features perhaps the most exciting visual effects in film history. It also impresses with spectacular sets and locations around the globe. Alongside audience favourites OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE, the human stars Shia LaBeouf (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), Megan Fox (How to Lose Friends & Altinate People), Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas), Tyrese Gibson (Four Brothers) and John Turturro (The Good Shepherd – Der gute Hirte) also return in the second Transformers instalment.
The Earth Is in for It
The battle for Earth enters its next round with the action-packed blockbuster from director Michael Bay and producer Steven Spielberg. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf), now attending college, learns the truth about the origins of the TRANSFORMERS robots. He must accept his destiny and stand alongside OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE in their epic battle against the DECEPTIONS. But the DECEPTIONS are stronger than ever and return with the diabolical plan to destroy our world once and for all.
Special Features from Another World
The double-disc editions of the DVD and Blu-ray contain a wealth of captivating special features that bring viewers even closer to the world of the legendary robots. The extra “The Human Factor – Exacting Revenge” shows fans the complete making-of, from the film’s development and design to filming around the world, cooperation with the US military and the elaborate special effects. “A Day with Bay: Tokyo” accompanies director Michael Bay for a day, while “Visual Chaos Analysis” allows viewers to analyse and explore key scenes from different perspectives in specially prepared sequences. This enables fans to see how some of the film’s most spectacular stunts were created.
The DVD and Blu-ray box sets also include pioneering augmented-reality features that allow users to interact with a holographic image of OPTIMUS PRIME using their webcam and special websites. Fans must assemble the “Matrix of Leadership” to bring OPTIMUS PRIME to life, repair his armour and calibrate his weapons.
As an additional highlight, the Blu-ray contains an exclusive interactive feature in which viewers can design their own robot. And last but not least, buyers can look forward to an exclusive interview with Michael Bay in which he describes his plans for the next adventure.