Attention Australian Transformers Fans!

To all my Aussie buddies "Down Under", I bring great news!  In June of 2012, Transformers Prime will be released on DVD!  **happy tiggy dance**  That means you guys can get a legitimate licensed DVD set of Season 1 instead of buying the stolen bootleg DVD's I warned you about in my previous journal.  AWESOMESAUCE!  Read below for more details, link provided to original article at the top and bottom of the text below for proof and verification.  **grins**  My journal warning of the Bootleg ripoff DVD's can be found here:




Madman Secures Distribution Deal With Hasbro Studios
March 29, 2012 09:59 www.filmink.com.au/filmbiz/not…

Madman Entertainment is proud to announce it has secured a new distribution deal with Hasbro Studios, the TV development and production division of Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS) – the producer of hit series including 'Transformers: Prime', 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic', 'G.I. Joe: Renegades', 'Pound Puppies' and more.

The agreement with Hasbro Studios further cements Madman's position as the home entertainment industry's leading distributor of cool and collectible content for kids, and encompasses brand-new properties, including the critically acclaimed CG-animated action series 'Transformers: Prime' and the cool 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'.

Developed by Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the team behind 'Fringe', 'Alias', and the 'Star Trek' and 'Transformers' movies, and Jeff Kline ('Men in Black: The Series', 'GI Joe: Renegades'), 'Transformers: Prime' is the state-of-the-art, triumphant CG-animated TV series and next chapter in the billion dollar 'Transformers' franchise. With a bold and modern new look and a further deepening of the 'Transformers' mythology, 'Transformers: Prime' holds great appeal to new audiences and core fans alike. Peter Cullen, long-time voice of Optimus Prime from the original 'Transformers: Generation 1' series through to the recent 'Transformers' movies, also reprises his role for 'Transformers: Prime'.

'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' introduces a new generation to the 'My Little Pony' franchise with a vibrant and irreverent take on this beloved toy brand, established more than 25 years ago. Developed by Hasbro Studios with Lauren Faust, the 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' series has become a pop culture phenomenon across the globe, thanks to the show's brilliantly written plot lines, high quality graphics and a message of friendship that almost anyone can relate to.

"We are incredibly honoured to be partnering with Hasbro Studios and very excited to be representing their content in this territory," said Tim Anderson, Managing Director, Madman Entertainment. "Hasbro Studios has produced a stellar line-up of shows - both faithful to the licenses and original in their approach – which will perfectly complement our existing suite of highly sought-after kids' content".

"Our goal is to further engage audiences with our content, everywhere they are consuming entertainment. It is important that we work with partners that are dedicated to this vision," said Stephen Davis, President, Hasbro Studios. "Madman are just such partners and we look forward to achieving great success with them well into the future."

The first wave of Hasbro content, including 'Transformers: Prime' and 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' will release in June, 2012.  www.filmink.com.au/filmbiz/not…