BD-Live Sneak Peek: Paramount offers 25 minutes of Transformers sequel beginning June 16
Paramount Home Entertainment is offering a sneak peek of June 24 theatrical release Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen to consumers who buy its predecessor on DVD or Blu-ray Disc.
Starting Tuesday, June 16, people who buy Transformers in either format can watch sequel footage online through access codes inside the DVD package or via Web-enabled BD Live players with the Blu-ray version.
As well as the sequel's preview, people will be treated to 25 minutes of new bonus materials for the original film, such as a look at star Megan Fox's Transformers audition tape. Other features added to the Transformers DVD/Blu-ray include never before released deleted scenes, an exclusive look at the first day of filming "Revenge of the Fallen", special effects tests, a weapons guide and an exploration into the film's stunts.
Source: Suzanne Ault (Video Business)
Further details reported by The HD Room website:
DVD owners will be required to log into a secure microsite using an access key included with the DVD. Blu-ray owners will be able to download the new Transformers features and Revenge of the Fallen sneak peeks via BD-Live.
Here is a closer look at the new bonus features totaling approximately 25 minutes...
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Sneak Peek — Footage from the new film
• From the set of Revenge of the Fallen: Day 1 — An exclusive inside look at the first day of shooting
• From the set of Revenge of the Fallen: A Day in the Shade — A comical look at the differences between Megan and Shia's on-set treatment
• Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes from Transformers
• Fly on the Set: Pentagon — On the set filming of the Pentagon Military Command Center
• Music and Mayhem — Renowned special effects house ILM deconstructs the blockbuster action of Transformers
• Metal in Motion — Special effects tests and early robot animation
• Stunts 101 — An in-depth look at the amazing stunts in Transformers
• Choose Your Weapon — A fly on the wall glimpse into the selection of weapons and how they were used by the film's soldiers
• The Man in the Ice — From design to production, watch the Arctic come to life on various sets in Los Angeles, California
• Voices — The voices behind the Autobots and Decepticons
• Audition Tapes: Megan Fox — Megan's original Transformers audition
Unfortunately there is no indication of what the new Revenge of the Fallen footage will entail. Hopefully it isn't the German footage currently making the rounds.
Film Synopsis:
TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen
Revenge is coming...
Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.