Source: Shout! Factory, Click Communications press release Special Thanks to Scott Neumyer

From the creators of TRANSFORMERS PRIME comes an all-new animated series TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS, created specifically for the younger generation of TRANSFORMERS fans by Hasbro Studios. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and heroism, this hit show brings action, adventure, heart and humor, and follows a group of AUTOBOTS assigned by OPTIMUS PRIME to serve and protect mankind. On October 2, 2012, kids and families will be entertained by the adventures of the RESCUE BOTS - HEATWAVE, BOULDER, BLADES and CHASE when TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS: ROLL TO THE RESCUE DVD hits store shelves everywhere from Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios. Featuring five fun-filled episodes, special DVD bonus content and coloring sheets, this DVD is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $14.93. This DVD is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com. Executive produced by Jeff Kline (TRANSFORMERS PRIME), TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS features the vocal talents of LeVar Burton (STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION), Lacey Chabert (PARTY OF FIVE), Steve Blum (TRANSFORMERS PRIME), Maurice LaMarche (Emmy Award winner for FUTURAMA) and the legendary Peter Cullen who voices OPTIMUS PRIME when he makes cameo appearances in the series. The TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS series is currently airing on The HUB TV Network in the U.S. and on Treehouse in Canada. Griffin Rock seems like just another chunk of land floating off the coast of Maine. But if you look a little closer, you just might find more than meets the eye! Meet the RESCUE BOTS -- CHASE, HEATWAVE, BLADES and BOULDER! Stationed undercover, they’re given the task of protecting and learning about mankind by teaming up with a family of first responders, including a police chief, firefighter, helicopter pilot and engineer. With help from Cody, the family`s youngest, the RESCUE BOTS help keep people safe, and along the way they learn what it really means to be a hero!

TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS Character Profiles HEATWAVE When HEATWAVE transforms into a fire truck and pulls out for a mission, he`s ready to blaze like no one else. As team leader, he loves being the first one in action. He`s brave, and he doesn`t like pretending to be a "tin can." But, maybe, by working with his human partner, Kade, and befriending Cody, HEATWAVE can learn what it means to be a leader -- and a friend. BLADES BLADES is the opposite of Dani, his human partner. For one thing, he`s a little scared of heights. (Not a good thing to be if you`re a Rescue Bot that transforms into a helicopter!) Being heroic in the air can be a challenge when you don`t want to look down, but whenever Dani pushes BLADES to the limit, he feels proud of what they accomplish! BOULDER BOULDER transforms into a steam shovel and he really digs being on Earth. He loves his partner, Graham, and he`s fascinated by everything earthly -- from nature to TV shows to parades to pirates. But when it`s time for action, BOULDER becomes two tons of heavy metal thunder -- ready to dig a trench, build a firewall, or shield a human from harm.

CHASE When CHASE transforms into a police car, blares his siren, and flashes his lights, he`s the fastest thing on wheels -- and a great partner for Chief Burns. He`s loyal and brave and always wants to enforce rules to the letter, even if that means he wants to ticket folks for driving even one mile over the speed limit. Together, Chief Burns and CHASE are an unstoppable team. TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS: ROLL TO THE RESCUE DVD Street Date: October 2, 2012 Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) English Total Running Time: Approx. 110 minutes Closed Captioned Episodes Include: • Under Pressure • Hotshots • Flobsters On Parade • The Alien Invasion Of Griffin Rock • Four Bots and A Baby DVD Bonus Content: The premiere episode Family of Heroes Printable Coloring Sheets

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world-class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as THE TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multiplatform joint venture with Discovery Communications launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is hubworld.com. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at hasbro.com.

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions 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.