Shout! Factory and Hasbro Studios Enter New Distribution Alliance
Multi-Year Agreement Grants Shout! Factory Distribution Rights to
Renowned Classic Animated Movie Adventure
TRANSFORMERS –
THE MOVIE
Los Angeles, California – June 9, 2016
– Shout! Factory, a multi-platform media company, and Hasbro Studios
announced a strategic distribution collaboration to bring the iconic
animated feature,
TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE to the home entertainment
marketplace in the U.S. and Canada. This full-length animated adventure
boasts the voice talent of Orson Welles in his final role and an
all-star voice cast that includes Peter Cullen,
Eric Idle, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack and
Frank Welker. The announcement was made today by Shout! Factory’s
founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos; and Hasbro’s Executive
Vice President and Chief Content Officer Stephen
Davis.
The multi-year alliance provides Shout!
Factory with exclusive home entertainment packaged media (Blu-ray and
DVD) and select digital rights to Hasbro’s
TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE for home entertainment releases in North America. In honor of the 30th anniversary of
TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE, this beloved animated feature
will be newly remastered and transferred in HD from the original 35mm
elements. A full-range of bonus content and collectible packaging are
currently in development. Shout! Factory plans
an aggressive rollout of TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30th Anniversary Edition on September 13, 2016.
“The Transformers franchise has been part
of American popular culture for more than 30 years, developing into one
of the most recognizable brands around the globe,” said Stephen Davis,
Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice
President of Hasbro. “TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE played a huge
role in the brand’s early success, laying the foundation for major
motion pictures, several successful TV series, clothing and apparel,
toys and much more. We are thrilled to work with Shout!
Factory to deliver the original movie to fans in a completely
remastered HD experience.”
“TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE
is a highly sought-after animated feature, boasting a large fan
following and consumer interest. On its 30th anniversary, we look
forward to celebrating this film by bringing it to North
America on Blu-ray for the first time. Having worked closely with
Hasbro Studios on top brands like animated series
TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO,
TRANSFORMERS PRIME, MY LITTLE PONY, MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS
movies and more, this is incredibly exciting and important news for
us,” said Melissa Boag, Senior Vice President of Kids & Family
Entertainment at Shout! Factory. “We look
forward to bringing TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE, featuring all-new HD transfer with stunning packaging and great extras to fans and on family home entertainment shelves.”
Action-packed animated feature TRANSFORMERS –
THE MOVIE chronicles the heroic efforts of the AUTOBOTS as they
defend their native planet CYBERTRON from the evil DECEPTICONS and
UNICRON.
The AUTOBOTS, led by the heroic OPTIMUS
PRIME, prepare to make a daring attempt to retake their planet from the
evil forces of MEGATRON and the DECEPTICONS. Unknown to both sides, a
menacing force is heading their way – UNICRON.
The only hope of stopping UNICRON lies within the Matrix of Leadership
and the AUTOBOT who can rise up and use its power to light their darkest
hour. Will the AUTOBOTS be able to save their native planet from
destruction or will the DECEPTICONS reign supreme?
TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE is
co-produced and directed by Nelson Shin; produced by Joel Bacal and Tom
Griffin; supervising producer, Jay Bacal; executive producers, Margaret
Loesch and
Lee Gunther; music score by Vince DiCola.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ:
HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play
Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET
SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and
TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From
toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming
and consumer products licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need
for play and connection with children and families around the world. The
Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label,
ALLSPARK PICTURES, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling
across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through
the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including
philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and
sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of
children and families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com,
and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews)
and Instagram (@Hasbro).
About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a
diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing,
uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture.
Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent
their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites
with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s
entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary
TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials.
In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution
network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading
digital service providers in North America. Shout! Factory also owns
and operates Shout! Factory Productions, Scream Factory,
Timeless Media Group, Westchester Films, Biograph Records, and Video
Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative
acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of
cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout!
Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout!
Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.
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