by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor

ComicsOnline is back with more exclusive interviews from San Diego Comic-Con 2016! To help you celebrate the anniversary of Transformers: The Movie (which was released exactly 30 years ago TODAY), we are proud to share our latest interview with Shout! Factory’s Brian Ward. Brian discussed the restoration of the film, thoughts on the music and score, and also highlighted a few other surprises that fans will get to enjoy as part of the upcoming Transformers: The Movie Blu-ray release, coming in September 2016.

Make sure you also check out the new Transformers: The Movie – 30th Anniversary Edition Trailer below:

Official Shout! Factory Press Release:

Experience the enormously popular animated feature The TRANSFORMERS– THE MOVIE like never before! In celebration of the film’s 30^th anniversary, The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE has been meticulously restored and remastered from a spectacular brand-new 4K transfer of the original 35mm film elements. Fans now can immerse themselves in this thrilling animated adventure with stunning picture quality for optimal home entertainment experience.

The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE has captured a special place in the hearts of millions and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist since 1986.  Featuring memorable characters – the heroic AUTOBOTS, villainous DECEPTICONS and UNICRON, thrilling action and a heartfelt storyline, The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE is a cultural touchstone that spans generations. Beloved by legions of fans, this full-length animated adventure boasts the voice talent of Orson Welles in his final voice acting role and an all-star voice cast that includes Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack and Frank Welker. On September 13, 2016, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, celebrates the 30^th anniversary of this iconic movie with three new home entertainment releases.  Available for the first time on Blu-ray™, The TRANSFORMERS –THE MOVIE Limited Edition, 30^th Anniversary Steelbook (2-Blu-ray™ set + Digital Copy) comes with a highly collectible Steelbook packaging that features striking key art, all-new HD transfer of the movie in widescreen and full frame on 2 Blu-rays™, immersive bonus content including brand-new featurettes, plus a digital copy of the movie.

The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30^th Anniversary Edition Two-Disc Blu-ray™ set includes all-new HD transfer of the movie in widescreen and full frame, new bonus material and a digital copy of the movie. The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30^thAnniversary Edition DVD features the newly remastered movie in widescreen, new bonus material and a digital copy of the movie. Whether reliving the excitement from childhood or discovering this animated feature for the first time, The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30^th Anniversary Edition is a must-own for fans and collectors, and makes the ultimate fan gift!  

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