March’s release of Transformers: The Movie is to feature original and exclusive cover-art in what is to be a global first!

It was recently announced that Dreamwave Productions’ Don Allan Figueroa, artist for the popular Transformers: The War Within comic series, would be contributing art for this cult-classic release.

“Naturally, we’re pretty chuffed!” said Dean Prenc, co-producer of the Transformers DVD release. “Dreamwave are the premiere company when it comes to Transformers artwork! Their first comic series has been reprinted a number of times and Don and Simon [Furman’s] War Within is going great guns. Hasbro even contracted Dreamwave for the art on their Armada toys!”

“What Don has delivered, with the help of his colorist [Alan Wang], makes this DVD a true collector’s item, especially when you consider that the only place globally you’re going to be able get this artwork is with our DVD. Hell, it’s like we’re throwing in a free movie with Don’s art!”

Madman have also released the lists of extra to be featured on the disc [below], many of which have not appeared in any other territory.

07/03/03: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

After fielding many questions from the community for Dean Prenc - one of Madman Entertainment's producers on their stunning Australian release of TF:TM - we then collated all the submissions and forwarded them on to him. You can now read Dean's interesting and very detailed email interview in the new 'Madman Speaks' section.

20/02/03: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

Madman have just informed us that all submissions for our 'Design an Outback' competition will feature on the DVD, so congratulations to all those who put entries forward; your artwork should hopefully appear on the disc!

13/02/03: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

In addition to the very exciting DVD, Madman will also be releasing a VHS version of Transformers: The Movie as well. At this stage it has a PG certificate, however there is a chance that it could change to a G rated censored version, but this is yet to be confirmed. The VHS version has a running time of 86 mins and will retail for $19.95.

04/02/03: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

As a result of the continued interest and excitement surrounding Madman Entertainment's up-coming Australian special edition DVD release of Transformers: The Movie, we were contacted by the disc's producer, offering us the opportunity to carry out a short email interview with none other than Don Figueroa, the Dreamwave artist responsible for the stunning front cover! Read his answers in the new 'Dreamwave Speaks' section.

11/10/03: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

While the DVD cover will be reversible, Madman have reported to us that only one one side will contain Don Figueroa's artwork, with the other containing either the UK or US movie poster image. Madman will most likely slick these DVDs up in a 50/50 ratio, so the two designs will likely appear in equal numbers on store shelves.

01/10/02: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

One of the many great ideas to come out of the survey carried out at the beginning of 2002, asking fans to submit their suggestions and requests for possible special features on the DVD, was to include an 'Outback Character Profile' somewhere on the disc. Following on from that suggestion, TAAU came up with the idea to run a community-wide competition, open to all Australian fans, to design an original artwork/illustration of Outback in all his glory. The prize for the competition was to have the winning entry encoded on to the actual DVD itself!

Please visit our Fan Contributions section to learn more and view some of the submitted designs.

29/07/02: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

TAAU can exclusively reveal that Madman are currently in discussions with Dreamwave Productions at present in the hope of securing a contribution from them!

21/07/02: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

Although originally scheduled for an August 2002 release, Madman have decided to push the DVD back until early 2003 as they feel it may clash with their scheduled Robotech releases. This will also afford them more time to continue working on further extras for the disc, so we're sure it will be well worth the wait!

14/05/02: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

We can exclusively reveal that Hasbro Australia have kindly provided Madman with a tape of old Transformers adverts. There will be approximately six adverts will be appearing on the disc, extending up to series 2 Transformers such as the Jetfire, Shockwave and the Dinobots.

12/03/02: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

Well, after receiving hundreds of posts, emails and even a few hand written letters, we have compiled everyone's requests and have sent them on to Madman for their consideration, and, in appreciation of everyone's hard work, we have just received this message from the Managing Director of Madman entertainment himself, with this generous message:

"Dear Stephen,

On behalf of Madman entertainment, I wish to thank your site and all the Australian fans who took part in the Transformers: The Movie survey; the results you generously compiled and presented to us will be most valuable in planning this project and we will investigate all of the options open to us. I look forward to providing TAAU with more news on this project closer to the final release date.

All the best on behalf of Madman Entertainment."

18/02/02: PROGRESS UPDATE >>

After building up a great working relationship with Madman over the past few weeks, we have suggested that we possibly carry out a survey for them, to find out what some of the fans out here would like to see on the disc. As a result, they have asked us to begin accepting ideas and suggestions regarding possible extras for the DVD! This is a great opportunity for the fans to have their say and to really contribute to the shaping of this release, so post your want lists on our forums or send them to us via email if you're not a board member!