Posting because its "news" of sorts. For reason beyond my understanding, Bryan Cox or someone associated, issued a press release about him auditioning for Tranformers. Not getting a role, just auditioning. Considering the secrecy surrounding this film in regards to voice casting and the person's overall lack of roles (at least that I could find), the press release seems like either gutsy move or a stupid decision. I am leaning to the latter.
Movie Starscream Protoform Pics
An Ebay user has pics up of the Protoform or Entry Mode version of the Starscream toy for Transformers the movie. Its validity is unknown but it does match previous pictures of this toy. Sadly the face is still of the Waspinator's brother variety. As just a Transformer, even independent of the movie, it doesn't exactly excite me. Its probably one I will pass on unless the price is good. How much, if any screen time, this model has in the movie is unknown.(source)
Transformers Movie Prototypes Toys in Blister Packs
ACToys.net has posted multiple pics from Pumaking of the movie version of Optimus Prime and Starscream prototypes both in and out of their blister packs. Whether these are actually real prototypes are a fan created mockup is unknown. Neither for instance look nothing liked leaked versions of his design unless the gimmick is pre-Earth modes or something. Thanks Garry M. for the link.More pics are here.Update: Turns out based on AICN and also reading the back of the packages (see below pic) which I didn't do, the design of the toys show the "Protoform" for Optimus Prime and Starscream. Now
Update from Don Murphy
Transformers Producer Don Murphy posted another missive on his forums Sunday. No real news is reported except to confirm wrap of shooting and that the leaked Megatron design is not confirmed as final:The Sunday PostingIn Which I RambleYou know- no one from the production ever confirmed anything that was leaked to Ain’t It Shit News. So it may have been actual photos or it may not have been. The bad poet Diabetes has reported on here that Megatron’s head will be changed. From what? Did we ever release an official pic of Megs? No sir we didn’t. I CAN tell you that Megs’ head will not look like
More USS Shoup Pics
Below are 5 more pics from the USS Shoup shoot props for Tranformers movie. Many thanks to the person that provided these fantastic pictures.
First Look at the Energon Cube?
Shoot For The Edit forums have posted two pics showing Shia LaBeouf running if a black cube in his hands. The Energon Cube that is the object that both factions of the Transformers are hunting for cause its brings life or ends it. Basically its the McGuffin of the film to have things go boom. I would have thought the cube would have been all blue just like the Optimus Prime head so that special effects could be added later to give it that otherworldly power look.(source)
Optimus Prime's Head Prop
The flickr movie pic pool has posted a all blue Optimus Prime prop. The blue is for bluescreen purposes so the CGI effects can be put over the head. What the prop itself was used for during shooting though I have no idea. Best guess is for scenes where Shia had lines where he was sitting on Optimus. Generally speaking, if the actor touches something, a real prop has to be built or the CGI would be less convincing to the eye. The pic pool is here but no idea which page for the head.(source)
Pics From USS Shoup of Transformer Props for Filming
A Navy Sailor from the USS Shoup is reporting that Transformers film crew is coming on board Monday to film additional footage for the film. Whether this includes the actors themselves not sure. As can see below, its looks like a crashed plane, currently in many ports. If not for the lack of faction insignia, I would almost think it was blown up Transformer bits. The source wishes to remain nameless for privacy reasons, but many thanks for the information and pictures.Update with spoilers: Based on speculation from the web including solid evidence here, appears that some of the parts could be
Detroit Shoot Pics
MH.2 has posted many pics of shooting for Transformers in Detroit, MI on flickr. Looks like much pyrotechnics went boom and fun was had.The pics are here.In addition the Detroit News covered the shot, describing the film and that around 100 local Michigan residents where used as extras. Apparently being an extra means an extra $50 in your pocket, free food, and a few stories to tell. Filming was done at the Michigan Central Depot. I am betting much to the movie producers chagrin, the article refers to the live action movie as "Transformers: The Movie" and the cartoon movie as "Transforme
Snarky LA Set Report with Video
TheJay.com has posted a report of a visit to the LA set of Transformers with lots of pics, especially of robot Bumblebee. Its also includes to videos (see below) of two scenes shot with Michael Bay directing. The video is mostly of people running and driving haphazardly down the shoot in what I assume is panic from Transformers that will be inserted later. The photo and videos are courtesy of TheJay.com.The full report, with lots of snarky comments, many more pics, and video is here.
Transformers 20th Anniversary Features
Sony BMG has issued a press release announcing the features Transformers: The Movie 20th Anniversary Edition will have. It looks interesting with lots of goodies for TF fans and sounds like it may be worth getting even if already own a copy of earlier releases.Features:- Lenticular cover by Don Figueroa- 16x9 Widescreen presentation - not seen since movie appeared in theatres- Fullscreen edition also available.- Autobot Matrix of Knowledge track - gives pop up facts during the movie, some of which was provided by Transformers fans. Over 100 "fun facts" will be provided.- Behind the Scenes
Make Prime Speak Contest
The official website is running a contest called "Make Prime Speak". Full text details:The name is Peter Cullen - the voice of TRANSFORMERS’ Optimus Prime.And now fans will be given the opportunity to put words in the mouth of Optimus with the “MAKE PRIME SPEAK” contest!Paramount Pictures announces the “MAKE PRIME SPEAK” contest, a bold initiative that will supply what fans demand – Optimus Prime speaking their words. Fans can submit a line of dialogue that they would most like to hear Optimus Prime say in the film.First place winner will have his/hers phrase spoken by Prime, in the new Trans
Bunches Of Move Related Pics
There is a pool of Transformers pic over on Flickr. The pool is a mix of old, new, of set visits, vehicles in the wild, and so forth. Really its probably the current one shop stop for pictorial viewpoint on all the TF movie related info out there.The most recent pics is of the Optimus Prime trailer being filmed out in the desert or at least in an large area of sand.The pool of pics is here.(source)
Optimus Prime's Back End
TFormers.com has posted two pics of the vehicle mode of Optimus Prime sitting out in a parking lot on 6th and Broadway (LA I guess). Apparently it was being cleaned and a reader of the site took a few cell phone pics (hence the pic quality). Thanks Julio M for the link.
Jazz Robot Designs
The news drought, for now, has ended. TFW2005.com has posted a pic of a potential design for the robot mode of Jazz. White is apparently his favorite color. Actually I am liking the design, its not bad at all. Now if only tfw2005 would stop with the enormous watermarks that mess up the actual picture visuals. The images are not theirs anyway (technically they are Dreamworks) so to mark them up to ruin is overkill. Use a watermark, just stick it somewhere it doesn't cover a chunk of the pic visuals.
Emperor Optimus Prime
Its not movie news, but its interesting none the less. Turns out it isn't just the United States or Japan that loves Transformers. China has also felt some love for them, even going so far as to build a giant 40 foot statue of the Autobot leader Optimus Prime. Apparently back in the 80s, the communist regime decided that Transformers was suitable for public consumption since it was non-political and generally non-geographic in nature. So now located in southern China, in a province of Yunnan, sits a statue of the great leader waiting for others to visit. Or you can save a crap load of mo
Transformers Shooting in Detroit
An old, abandoned train station off Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan is going to be used for shooting for the Transformer movie. Dreamworks just recently signed a deal with the city for its use. Apparently the building and area in front of it will be used for a chase sequence but exactly in what way or what scenes wasn't disclosed. I guess time will tell. Thanks Julio M for the tip.The full article is here.
Bumbleebee on Cover of Hot Rod
The Camaro that is the vehicle mode for Bumbleebee is the cover car for the November 2006 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. Almost no spoiler movie wise, but decent info about the car itself as provided from "rtype" on the Shoot for the Edit site and provided by tformers.com.It's not really a camaro but a pontiac gto with fiberglass molds from the concept. Built by Saleen, it has faux wheel covers/rotors and anything else that is "billet aluminum" is also made of fiberglass. pretty cool stuff. they have pics of the chassis, camaro - fresh out of the paintbooth masking paper still on it, and prelim t
Transformers Toy Stuff
Another day, another day without movie news. So instead I will recommend some links to check out upcoming Transformers toys.My favorite is the must have "Masterpiece Starscream". Sucker just looks great and probably fun to play with to. Its designed the same way as the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime from last year was. Besides, who can pass up a version that features that Starscream smirk. Pics are here and here.Hasbro has recently updated its site with news of the next planned Alternator, the Honda Civic SI, called Rumble. Yes its named after the cassette Transformers Rumble and when i
Bumblebee in a Truck
The leaks continue to not occur from the Transformers movie set. No news but here you go, a headless Bumblebee sitting in a truck from superherohype.com. Not really news but figure it would interest some.(source)
Someone's Photoshop Fun with Seekers
No news for last couple days, so figured post a link of someone having some fun with the F16's, TFs and Photoshop. Click here for a few other pics.
No Ark Appearance?
Based on a leaked script and unconfirmed rumors, its looks like the Ark, the ship that brought the Transformers to Earth, is not apart of the movie continuity. As one of the script writers Roberto Orci asked "One of the questions we always had about the ark: Why would aliens who moonlight as vehicles need other vehicles to travel inside?"I could come up with many of reasons. One being that interstellar travel isn't really apart of the Transformers capabilities. Another is power and speed. Bigger ship, bigger weapons, faster the travel, usually things that those at war like to have. Final
Ironhide and Ratchet Pics; Bumblebee Face Closeup
Seibertron.com has once again scored some more pics of the Transformers. One of the back side of Ironhide and one very nice pic of Ratchet. I am envious of the Autobot engraving on the back of the truck and that search and rescue logo on Ratchet is a nice touch. Also check out the closeup of Bumblebee's furby face with the outcroppings on his skull that are analogous to his horns from the cartoon days. Thanks to the TransformersLive blog reader for the vehicle tip in the comments and Joey Cagle for the Bumbleebee link.Update: Additional pics of same things, only really big and great quality i
