Transformers Dark Of The Moon Arriving Sept. 30, 3D Version Arriving Later
If you missed Transformers Dark of the Moon in theaters or you simply want to see the movie for a second time you’ll be able to pick up the movies Blu-Ray/DVD combo on September 30th while the 3D version is expected to arrive for 3D enabled phones at another time.
The movie earned $1.1 billion in worldwide box office, surpassing both of the first two movies in the series.
Buyers willing to wait an undisclosed amount of time will be able to pick up the deluxe Blu-Ray version if 3D isn’t their cup of tea.
According to director Michael Bay:
“For fans who can’t wait, the Blu-ray release in September will deliver an awesome ride with the movie in stunning 1080p high definition and a 7.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack that was personally overseen by our phenomenal supervising sound mixer just for the Blu-ray.”
Bay went on to add:
“As you know, we put a lot of effort into the 3D experience for the theatrical release and I want to make sure we get it right for home viewing-and that process takes time. So stay tuned for an even more incredible release that will include the film on Blu-ray 3D and loads of bonus features.”
Buyers of the first Blu-Ray release will still receive 1080P high definition playback, English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD and English 4.1 Discreete Dolby Digital and English 2.0 Discrete Surround Dolby Digital tracks (A first for Paramount Home Entertainment).
The DVD in the combo pack is also featured in widescreen with Dolby Digital English 4.1 Surround and English 2.0 Discrete Surround.
If you’re new to the world of Transformers here’s a synopsis of the 3rd movie:
A mysterious event from Earth’s past threatens to ignite a war so big that the TRANSFORMERS™ alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and the AUTOBOTS™ must fight against the darkness to defend our world from the DECEPTICONS’™ all-consuming evil in the smash hit from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg.
Will you be picking up Transformers Dark of the Moon right away or waiting for the deluxe and/or 3D Blu-Ray versions to arrive?
