Honestly if you don't want to talk about Transformers then don't read or post on this forum.
Or if you feel that its such a big deal to have non-horror movies in the discussion board at Horror.com then just don't come here at all.

There's no reason to critize why a certain thread is on a movie forum. I mean look at Fridaythe13thfilm.com, their forum has everything from Halloween to Dumb and Dummer.

But there really isn't that big of a distinction between Horror and Sci-Fi, just go to your local video store, I'm sure that they categorize their movies as Sci-Fi/Horror or else the 2 sections are right next to each other.

point taken point taken....im just sayin i kind acame to a horror forum to get AWAY from stuff off topic really..

Dude...you're in the wrong place.

Sci-Fi has ECW too. ;)
(Sorry)

GM Starting the Transformers Campaign Early
Source: carsellingfool October 4, 2006

We all know by now that Bumblebee will be a Chevrolet Camaro instead of a VW Bug in the Transformers movie, while Ironhide is a GMC Top Kick C4500 4WD Crew Cab.

GM (which owns Chevrolet and GMC) is expected to have a big promo campaign to back-up the appearances of its vehicles in the movie, but they are already giving us a tease with a transforming Chevrolet Silverado on the 2007 model's official website. The intro teaser takes a classic truck and transforms it into past models before getting to the new model (another hint about something in the movie!)

http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/launch/

Peter Cullen on the Transformers Movie
Source: The Oklahoman November 13, 2006

The Oklahoman has posted an interview with voice actor Peter Cullen in which he talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers movie:

Cullen said the hard-core Transformers fans are to thank for his reprisal of the role in the upcoming big-budget film.

"(The filmmakers) were thinking more Hollywood big names," Cullen said. "They did start to consider the original voice actors because of the enthusiasm and the ... stubbornness of the fan base. God, I'm grateful for those guys," he said.

Cullen was called in to audition for Michael Bay at his offices in Santa Monica, Calif.

He was asked to read a scene with Optimus Prime and Ironhide, a gutsy Autobot who was a close friend of Prime's, also played by Cullen in the original series.

"The script assistant was there, and she started reading for Ironside," Cullen said.

"I said, ‘Excuse me, dear, do you mind if I read it?' Because I actually played this character.'"

Cullen completed the read-through reading for both characters.

Cullen received a callback. This time, Cullen was called to act out a more personal, one-on-one scene.

"The reason for that was, they wanted to find out if I in fact could act," he said.

"Optimus steps out of his normal frame, and becomes ... a little more human."

LaBeouf Signed for Two More Transformers
Source: About.com November 15, 2006

Shia LaBeouf told About.com that he is signed for two more Transformers movies. Here's a clip:

Yeah, I'm gonna do it. That will be my Lord of the Rings and then I'll just make indies the rest of my time, for a long time. Elijah [Wood's] straight. Elijah can do whatever he wants. Why? Because he's in one of the biggest, the top five grossers ever. People in China know who he is and people in Iceland know who he is. He can do whatever he wants. That's my whole thing is I've got to get to the point where people in Iceland will go see Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. That's what I'm trying to do.

So there was a poll on the Transformers movie web site to determine the line that the fans wanted Prime to say the most in the movie and here was the winner:

"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings"

What the fuck is that shit!?!

I think most if not all of the die hard fans want Prime to say:
"Autobots, transform and roll out."

I hope Peter Cullen knows the character well enough or the writers know the character well enough to have Prime say that line b/c I think that was one line that Prime said in like every episode.

internet polls are not being watched for script suggestions, i garuntee it.

look it's a car...

no it's a robot...

no it's a go-bot...

who could possibly care about one soulless hunk of metal that turns into another soulless hunk of metal?

no soul = no empathy = no interest

And if Micheal Bay loves it then you know it must be pure shit

I have to see it because i was a bit obsessive with the transformers when i was a kid, but i see eye to eye with you on the Michael bay, souless connection. his movies are pretty, vapid, empty, and usually pointless, but have huge special effects and cast budgets. Plus, they tend to say a lot of really important sounding things rapid fire, and with conviction, so that you dont pay attention long enough to realize there is 0 substance to it.

I hate Michael Bay.

His antithesis is David Fincher. both are ex-music video directors who use lots of special effects and big name actors, but somehow Fincher's movies have depth and interesting characters.

Yes, i liked Alien 3 :p

I don't care for Bay much myself, but Speilburg is producing it, so theres a possiblity of it being decient.

But like I've said several times, people are going to go watch this movie to finally see Prime and Megatron duke it out in live action.

But it won't be as great b/c Megatron looks nothing like he did in the cartoon.

I just heard from a buddy of mine that this Thursday Dec.21 there is going to be a limited sneak peak at the new Transformers trailer that is supposed to be shown with "Night at the Museum." This trailer will be on-line all day that day and then it will be pulled till after its being shown in theaters.

This is only a rumor and I think it is going to be on the offical web site.

Plus for anyone who wants to see final pictures of some of the transformers including Prime there are offical movie wallpapers at:

http://www.tformers.com/transformers_movie.php

First offical still picture from the movie:

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/180871...hoto/970420325

New Trailer is up!

http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/transformers/

It doesn't feel like the Transformers I grew-up with, the robots look like real robots not the robots in the show. What I mean is they remind me of the Zords in the Power Rangers movie and the inscet monsters in that movie. I think the only part of the trailer that felt like Transformers to me was the brief shoot of Prime transforming. I realize that Bay feels some need to moderize the film but seriously who is going to be the target audience, the people who grew-up with the G1 transformers. Plus a few kids who watch the new Anime crap thats on TV. But its supposed to be a G1 movie but I'm not feeling G1, or Transformers of any kind. :(

I have an intense Geek need to see this....

The writers made a good point in one of the on-line Q&A's on the offical web site. The question was in regard to Bumble Bee being a Camero instead of a Beetle. The writers responded with basiclly its not the suit that makes the man but the man himself (not a direct quote). So just because the look of a character is different doesn't mean that the character himself is different. The writers said that they had the original media in their heads when writing this movie. So with that said, I guess that its alright that they changed the look of the decepticons b/c if the character himself is there that I guess thats all that really matters.

http://www.transformersmovie.com/main.html

I saw the trailer last night.

I thought it sounded stupid when I first heard about it.

It looks just about as stupid as I thought it would.



I just don't get it...

Ooooh, a rediculously giant motorcycle is destroying buildings!

I'm with you, Alky. Seems like a complete disconnect with anything organic. Hate the premise, hated the cartoon and am intensly confused by the fans of this one.

Its a indivual interest. Its like TMNT, I don't see the appeal of mutant tutrules but I don't critize those that like it.

Personally I enjoy Transformers for a few reasons:
1) Sci-Fi, I'm a Sci-Fi fan by trade.
2) Grew-up with the TV show, and had lots of toys. I mean the toy alone was great, you got to play with a car and an action figure in one toy.
3) I like cars, I enjoy watching cars do crazy things, I think its good action.
4) The concept is preety orginal, robots that can change into vechiles and hide in normal everyday environment.

But again its a personal interest and I think that this movie is going to great visually b/c as I've said numerous times, people really just want to see Prime vs. Megartron in live action on the big screen. Simple.

We're not trying to put you down, trust me. I like some things myself that others find weird.

I think what Rod and I are saying is that it just doesn't make sense to us.
To us (and I use that term because I think Rod and I are on the same wavelength on this, but I may stand corrected) there are so many other things much more menacing than an enormous race car that can turn into a helicopter.

I just don't get what the movie is trying to be. It's got horror tone, dramatic settings, and the source is a model truck on steroids.

I'm nerdy, but I don't think I'm nerdy enough to "get" the transformers.

I didn't think you guys were putting me down or any other fan, I was just trying to explain why I like the Transformers formula and hopefully thereby explaining why others like it as well.

The premise was always a vehicle for toys, so it has to be looked at with a grain of salt (this isnt high-minded Arthur C Clark sci-fi, this is bullshit sci-fi slapped together to sell toys 20 years ago).

A big pert of the interest was that in the cartoon, and much more in the marvel ccomic series, the robots had complex personalities and entertaining interactions. they werent just vehicles that turned into robots, there were decently developed characters, all with unique personalities, and they at least attempted to inject some real personality rather than just making them all 2 dimensional stereotypes.

the original animated movie had a great deal of more dramtic parts, and wasnt just a bunch of robots killing each other (but there was actual killing, it was pg rather than G likemost movie spinoffs of afternoon cartoon series)

Plus, the more futuristic episodes, after the movie became much more philosophical and they focused on individual characters much more than just hammeringout as many new characters as possible to fill the toy line.

That being said, it is just a big-budget "Adult" movie to make money off of the nostalgia of 30-somethings. Based on that and the current popularity of the CGI series, i bet it will do decent enough to make at least a small profit.


My theoryu about WHY it is being made: Video games and comics are gold for summer blockbusters, even though 98% of all of them suck, but all the fanboys rush out evbery time for opening weekend HOPING that they are going to get what many of us thought Silent Hill was, a pretty good and fairly faithful big screen version of a familiar story.

The film company is no doubt bankling on nostalgia for this one. And, we can thank M Night Shymalan's earlier movies for taking fantasy and grounding it into something more "real". (Unbreakable, Sixth Sense.... Signs sure tried....)


I'm honestly waiting for the live action GI Joe, based on the old 80s cartoons... Probably with Cobra Commander in his helmet costume.

Agreed.
I'm not a big GI Joe fan though.

Transformers and GM Form Power Partnership
Source: Paramount Pictures February 21, 2007


Four new movie stars – "Bumblebee™," "Autobot Jazz®," "Autobot Ratchet®" and "Ironhide®" (see new photos below) – from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures', in association with Hasbro's, forthcoming July 4th action-adventure release, Transformers, were introduced this evening by General Motors Corp. as it hosted its sixth annual "ten" pre-Oscar fashion event at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood.

"Bumblebee" changes from the classic Chevrolet Camaro, and is a central character in the saga of aliens who take mechanical forms when on Earth. "Autobot Jazz" converts from a Pontiac Solstice in a hardtop format. A Hummer H2, modified as a rescue vehicle, changes into "Autobot Ratchet" and "Ironhide" changes from a GMC TopKick medium-duty truck.

Buzz about the roles that these vehicles play in the movie has been spreading since a quick glimpse of the new Camaro was spotted in Paramount's newest Transformers trailer, which began appearing in theaters on Dec. 20, 2006. This clip, which is currently the most-viewed movie trailer on Yahoo!, also contains images of the Solstice, H2 and TopKick for fans who were quick enough to have freeze-framed it.

"'Transformers' is a compelling project and offers us a global platform for marketing GM products and building our brands," said Mike Jackson, GM North America vice president, marketing and advertising. "It represents the perfect intersection of entertainment, marketing and design."

"The first time I saw the new Camaro, while touring the GM Design Center, I knew immediately that it would be the perfect 'Bumblebee,'" said Michael Bay, the film's director. He continued, "It's got beautiful lines and a classic, timeless look. There were no other cars that came even close. I have had a great working relationship with GM for many years and am psyched to be working with them on 'Transformers.'"

Gerry Rich, President of Worldwide Marketing at Paramount Pictures, added, "We are thrilled to be working with GM on this incredible and action-packed film. Having integrated the cars as characters in the film is truly an innovative concept that will help eventize this exciting 4th of July tentpole film."

GM will roll out a fully integrated marketing and promotional effort around the film in the near future, including a major Chevrolet promotion, according to Jackson.

Heck, I'll see it. It looks like fun crap to watch.

I was a fan of the transformers comic books as a kid,so i will see this but i am not optimistic.

me and vince watched the 1986 movie the other day....wow i nearly forgot how mush i love transformers.....and ill see it obviously.....i hate michael "runied tcm" bay...but the writers are producers from xena and alias....but they might be awesome producers and terible writers....plus im getting vibes off trailers that its about the humans and not about the transformers....which is wrong........just wrong

Well this is my opinion, I've watched some of the blogs on the offical web site I think its the writers on there and they sound like they are true fans who know the series, they even made a good point about how most of the transformers don't look like they did in the cartoon but the personalities and relationships with each other are there.
Second, I wouldn't be too surpirsed if there is a lot of focus on the humans, that is mostly b/c its all about money and a movie that completely ignors any major human interaction will not be well recieved by the general audience. Granted the only people that matter are the fans like us, but like I said its about the money and especially with as big of a budget as this movie probably has it will need to do what it can to make money.
So try not to judge this movie too harshly, I did at first but then I realized that I should be happy b/c this is a big fan-boy wet dream come true. And really when it comes down to it, all we really want to see is Prime vs. Megatron right?

Just read issue #1 of the Prequal comic book to the movie and it has my attetnion so far.


Spoiler




Based on the story in the comic, the movie is not going to follow the original G1 cartoon completely, Megatron is looking for something called the Allspark. And it sounds like this thing gets sent to Earth and the transforerms go after it. Also the more I looked at the designes of the tranformers, the more accepting I became of their new forms. I got to thinking that had the transformers looked exactly as they did in the cartoon it would have looked too cartoonish I think. The box-like designes of the original transformers worked alright in the 80's cartoon but with the direction technology is today I think that in order to make the robots look beleiveable they would need an updated look. Besides, if I want to see their original designes I'll watch the cartoon.

Hugo Weaving to Voice Megatron in Bay's Transformers

There's a new email available on the SectorSeven.org website which can be accessed with the password NBETWO. The message alludes to actor Hugo Weaving (Lord of the Rings, The Matrix) being cast as the voice of the evil Decepticon leader Megatron in this summer's upcoming Transformers movie from Michael Bay, Paramount and Dreamworks.

A couple of posters for the movie.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...zpier/OPT2.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...zpier/MEG2.jpg

Pretty cool looking images at least.

I'm actually kinda liking the new look for the transformers. I think that an updated look for a like action movie taking place today is appropriate. I mean the original boxy look of the original transformers worked back in the 80's, but today, for the general public to take this movie seriously, they had to change it a little bit.
Originally I was all aposed to the idea of the transformers not looking like they did in the old TV show, but now I like the change b/c really all that matters is that the charcters are there. As long as Megatron gives Starscream a bunch of crap, and Bumblebee is the buddy guy with the humans, and Prime says "Autobots, transform and roll out!" I'll be happy.

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 2:00PM CDT

IGN has confirmed Keith David's casting, which was first rumored yesterday. David will be playing the sinister Decepticon known as Barricade who transforms into a Saleen Ford Mustang police cruiser. David's other credits include Crash, Platoon, The Chronicles of Riddick, Armageddon (which Michael Bay directed) and the father of Mary in "There's Something About Mary". He is also an accomplished voice actor, having worked on such cartoons as Gargoyles, Spawn, Justice League, Teen Titans as well as the Halo videogames. Stay tuned for more information as Transformers Movie mania continues to gain momentum!

2 NEW TV SPOTS! THEY LOOK GREAT!


http://media.movies.ign.com/media/56...21/vids_1.html

New Transformers pics, really good shot of Prime!

http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/transformers.html

Starscream speaks!

http://www.sectorseven.org/classifie...ie3-402mig.mp3

The Official Transformers Toys & Game Sites
Source: Hasbro, Activision April 27, 2007


Hasbro and Activision both sent out new press releases about the toys and game for director Michael Bay's Transformers, opening July 4. First up, here is Hasbro:

Hasbro Unveils Transformers Toys That Are 'More Than Meets The Eye' For This Summer's Much Anticipated Blockbuster Movie

Toys created for the DreamWorks and Paramount live action Transformers feature film that invades theatres nationwide on July 4, 2007

Pawtucket, RI (April 27, 2007) - The wait is over! On Friday morning, April 27, 2007, Transformers fans will finally be able to check out the first wave of movie-based toys and action figures associated with this summer's much-anticipated live-action blockbuster based on the legendary "Robots in Disguise". Fans visiting Transformers.com will have a chance to preview the movie versions of such favorite characters as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Scorponok and Brawl.

Beyond seeing the debut of the first-wave of the movie-based action figures, the site will feature daily updates with new product unveils (including licensed items and retailer exclusives), links to the film's promotional partners such as PepsiCo, and — in the near future — games, screensavers and wallpapers.

The toys and all Transformers movie-based products will go on sale nationwide on Saturday, June 2, 2007.

Then one month later, the colossal battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons will invade our world when these aliens make Earth their final battleground in the first-ever live-action Transformers movie which hits theaters nationwide on July 4, 2007. Produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, the film is poised to catapult the legendary characters and storyline -- which have captivated kids since they debuted more than 20 years ago -- even higher into the stratosphere of pop culture.

The movie, directed by Michael Bay (Armageddon, The Rock, Bad Boys I and II) and executive produced by Stephen Spielberg, follows the epic feud between the Autobots (led by Optimus Prime) and the Decepticons (led by Megatron) as they bring their battle to Earth. In their efforts to help the humans, the Autobots meet up with an unsuspecting teen (Shia LaBeouf, who is currently starring in Disturbia,, and has also starred in Holes and Evens Stevens) who finds himself in the middle of an intergalactic war being fought on our planet. The movie also stars Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas), Tyrese Gibson (Annapolis, 2 Fast 2 Furious), Megan Fox (Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen), John Turturro and Jon Voight.

Next up is Activision:

The Battle For The AllSpark Ignites Online With The Launch Of Transformers: The Game Website

Santa Monica, CA – April 27, 2007 – It's time to choose your side! The fight for earth is being waged online with the launch of The Battle for the AllSpark web game on the official Transformers: The Game site from Activision, Inc., under license from HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. Starting tonight fans can log on to Transformersgame.com to get the latest news and information on the highly anticipated game, as well as sign up as an Autobots or Decepticons character and join forces with a global team vying for prizes, exclusive access to game information and control over Earth.

"The Transformers: The Game website gives fans a unique and interactive way to experience the Transformers universe," said Will Kassoy, senior vice president of global brand management, Activision, Inc. "Fans will become part of a global community where they can join forces with other players, chat live with Transformers fans, as well as watch and engage in battles to capture power of the AllSpark."

The Battle for the AllSpark is a worldwide online multiplayer experience that allows fans to play on the Autobots or Decepticons team to face off in real time challenges that pit one side against the other in a struggle to take over the world. Players contend in one-on-one skirmishes that continually earn points for themselves and their team. Each week, individuals with the highest scores will be rewarded with a variety of prizes, while the side with the largest score takes control of the AllSpark and is granted exclusive access to special sections of the site.

Based on Transformers, the upcoming live-action feature film due out on July 4th from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, Transformers: The Game lets players choose to protect the Earth as Autobots or destroy it as Decepticons. Playing as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Barricade and other characters, gamers will experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite Robots in Disguise as they battle for Earth.

Transformers: The Game is in development by Traveller's Tales for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PC, and is rated "T" (Teen - Violence) by the ESRB. A PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system version is being developed by Savage Entertainment and is currently rated RP (Rating Pending) by the ESRB. Two unique games for Nintendo DS™, Transformers: Autobots and Transformers: Decepticons, are being developed by Vicarious Visions, and are rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Violence) by the ESRB.

Transformers the game trailer

http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/805/805122/vids_1.html

New clip

http://youtube.com/watch?v=01Uky6nQJVQ