Although there has been no previous mention of it on pre-order sites and press releases and director Michael Bay stating no added scenes from the IMAX version of the movie will be on any DVD release, it looks possible that more extras may find their way onto the home releases. TheTransformers.net is reporting that BBFC (who rate all DVD material in the United Kingdom) has reviewed all of the content on Disc 2 of the Transformers 2-disc DVD to be released in the UK in December. The BBFC page site mentions all of the reviewed items, including easter eggs and reveals another unannounced featurette (Casting Mojo). However, the big surprise is the listing of the ten deleted scenes. Currently, there is no verificaiton that the deleted scenes or any unconfirmed extras will be on the worldwide DVD releases over the next few months. Given that Paramount went through the trouble of getting this material rated, however, is a good sign that at least some countries may receive these extras.

An auction on eBay from seller “etoyshunter” reveals a black version of Incinerator. Per a report from Transformers @ The Moon, indications are that this is the TakaraTomy version of the figure. However, there is no official confirmation that the figure in this auction is the Japanese version.

In an article regarding Paramount Studios’ change in fortune in 2007, Hollywood trade paper The Hollywood Reporter mentions that the Transformers movie sequel is “as-yet-unslotted”. Up until this report, the release date has consistently been reported as June 26, 2009. It is unknown is this unslotted report is an error on the part of this Hollywood trade paper or if information regarding a delay due to the writers’ strike has been leaked. No official word has been given by the studio or those tied to the movie.

A wonderful news tidbit has been given to us in Michael Bay’s New Years Message:

I want to thank Nelson for running such a good site!
For the millions of viewers that logged on this year I want to thank you for the support. Transformers 2 will be coming soon. The new robots are really really unique and there are a lot of them this time.
I WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A GREAT HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
Your friend,
Michael

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are planning to return to write the sequel to this summer’s blockbuster hit Transformers.

The article also states the return of director Michael Bay, producers Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Don Murphy, and executive producer Steven Speilberg to the sequel.

Of note is the addition of screenwriter Ehren Kruger, who’s list of recent movies include The Ring, The Ring 2, and The Brothers Grimm. It’s stated that both Brian Goldner and Michael Bay were impressed with Kruger’s knowledge of the Transformers mythology.

American Airlines will be playing Transformers on select international flights during the month of November. The movie will be one of several in the rotation on flights to China, India, and Japan as well as Boeing 777 flights to the Brazil, Central and South America, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The rest of the movie roster for those flight destinations can be found by following the Read On link below. If you are on one of these destination flights in November on Amercian Airlines, recline back, eat your airplane food, and enjoy Transformers one more time!

An insightful interview about the development of special effects for the Transformers Movie has been posted at IGN.com.

Read more about how ILM worked with Michael Bay during the development process, as well as Scott Farrar’s commitment to ensure the sequel continues to push boundaries. Says Farrar: “It’s a circus and we’re going to raise the tight-rope a little higher next time.”

TFW2005 has received information on which assortments and series Hasbro UK will be offering to UK retailers in 2008, from the Transformers Movie line to the upcoming Transformers Animated line. Sadly, there is no reference to the new Transformers Universe being offered to UK retailers in 2008.

To check out the full list, click the Read More / Discuss button.

It was previously reported that Canadian Best Buy would be receiving their own exclusive, which came in its own unique box. Within the box would be the movie, a booklet, and a figurine. With the movie available today, we have received reports regarding the contents of the box. Along with the 2-disc special edition version of the movie is a booklet featuring character art and blurbs. The included figurine is one of four randomly packed 3-inch Titanium figures. While the package shows Battle Damaged Optimus Prime, confirmed sightings thus far from Canada have Galvatron and Thundercracker included. More pictures of the box and included pieces can be found by clicking the Read On link below.

The first picture of the packaging for the Best Buy (US) 2-disc DVD box set with Robot Heroes has also surfaced. An image can be see in the same thread or by viewing the specific post here.

Reports area also coming in that many US Best Buy stores only have a few Premium Edition metallic Megatron and Ratchet figures, some stores with as little as four figures combined. Many TFW2005 members report finding the stores sold out with an hour, if not minutes. If you are searching for these figures, it may be in your best interest to call the store(s) beforehand to check availability.

Showing remarkable staying power, the “Transformers” DVD led the national sales and rental charts for a second consecutive week Wednesday.

“Transformers” beat back a strong challenge on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales chart from “Meet the Robinsons,” which debuted at No. 2 during the week ended October 28. On Home Media Magazine’s rental chart, “Transformers” posted a revenue drop of just 14% from the previous week to remain at No. 1 with $8.6 million.