Ironhide Pics?

Jalopnik.com has posted some pics that just may be of the vehicle mode of Ironhide. If not, its still a very sleek custom job that I wouldn't mind on my car."...it is a GMC Top Kick C4500 4WD Crew Cab (not a K4500 anymore, now they're C4500 4WD, so confusing!) with a Monroe upfitters' bed and from what we can see a whole lot of custom work too. The badass tires that Seth L commented about are the Nitto Mud Grappler...Fun fact, the bed on Ironhide there is all-composite..."Click here and here for pics and details about the vehicle, but unrelated to how it may or may not be in the movie.(source

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More On Set Pics

LatinoReview.com has posted some more onset pics. The 5 pic involved a railroad crossing, construction crane (part of a TF perhaps?) and a chase with 3 SUVs. The pics really don't reveal much beyond that.Click here for the write up and here for the pics.In other news, a post on transformers official board describes the next TF trailer. Not bothering to reproduce here since its probably BS. One, cause the first teaser just came out. Two, because its too early to create a second trailer. The best time to release another would be the mid-November to Christmas period when event movies such as the

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Don Murphy on Casting Peter Cullen

Transformers producer Don Murphy has once again shared some of his viewpoints on Transformers the movie over on his forum. Most interesting bit (for me anyway) is "I got to spend the early part of the week with a lifesize, gigantic Megatron which was surreal and so cool you’re all jealous." Yep I am jealous.and then the Cullen thing. As you all know when we started this grand experiment two years ago, Cullen and Welker were the ONLY Thing you gave me any consensus on. I’m serious, because I read everything you write, no matter how shitty. And if someone suggested something, half of you would

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Optimus Prime Voice Announcement Video

During the San Diego Comic Con, towards the end of the Paramount/Stardust panel, TF Producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura had a voice recording of Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime saying "...in chaos and those of us who follow freedom. All of you here must join me in this fight for freedom next July 4th. I am Optimus Prime. Transform, roll out."The video is here from blackfilm.com.(pic source)

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Dane Cook in Transformers?

DaneCook.com News section has a bit where Dane has "a cameo in TRANSFORMERS to be shot in August." Not a clue who this guy is. Some how I am out of the loop on this guy cause his name seems to be popping up everywhere for reasons I don't understand. Whatever, sure this is good news to someone.(source)

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Di Bonaventura Interview

iFMagazine.com posted an interview it had with Transformers producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura during the San Diego convention weekend. The article claims secrets are revealed.The highlights:- "We're doing CG animation on their faces" Hmm wonder if using motion capture or just regular animation skills?- "I think it's [dangerous] to show things too early. By the time I saw King Kong, I had been there." I think he is referring to the production diaries, and to be fair if you had seen the orginial King Kong then there where few suprises. However, the analogy holds when applied the orginial teaser t

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SDCC '06: Two New Transformers Posters

Two new Transformers posters to splash everywhere. Just a metallic version of the Autobot and Decepticon symbols, but you really can't have to many different versions of them.(source)

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The Voice of Optimus Prime is ....

Peter Cullen!At the San Diego Comic-Con Paramount Panel, right at the end, it was announced who would be the voice of Optimus Prime for the Transformers movie in 2007. In a generous nod to the fans, Peter Cullen, the original voice of OP for a generation of TransFans, has been cast as the voice.I was expecting news such as a few images, discussions of the plot, maybe a reveal of the Transformers in the movie. Nice information but mostly shrug worthy. Instead you get something that for Transformers fans probably caused a collective orgasm of glee even if for most outsiders, its a shrugworthy p

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Transformers: The Movie DVD Preview

This afternoon at San Diego Comic-Con a panel was held that revealed some of the details about the Transformers: The Movie 20th Anniversary Edition DVD. In a pre-recorded video, they revealed a preview of the features for the release.- Release Date: 11/7/2006- Remastered and color-correction- 16x9 Widescreen version (closest to this was probably in the theatres)- Interviews- Commentaries (hmm, a plural)- a "Matrix of Knowledge" which is basically pop-up facts during the movie.- and moreNo details yet on who is interviews or does the commentaries but a bit more information then was released be

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SDCC '06: Transformers Toys

TFormers.com has posted a ton of pics of toys that are being show at the San Diego Comic-Con. Personally I can't wait for the release of Transformers Titanium Figures (some of which just pose, others transform) and the Classics line. Both lines harken back to the G1 days while making use of better design and technology available to toys today.Titanium pics here.Classic pics here.Cybertron Repaints here and here.Masterpiece Prime here.MP-4 Convoy here. (sweet toy, I have the Japanese release of same)(source)

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San Diego Comicon 2006

The San Diego Comicon 2006 begins Thursday, ending Sunday, with a preview tonight. Now this sounds like a comic book convention, and it sorta is, but its become a big multimedia coming out party for not just comics, but Hollywood, toys, video games and others. Think of it as Cannes, comics, CES, Toyfair and bunch of others shows all crammed together for the weekend of panels, reveals and discussions. I wish I was there.For those lucky enough to go, here is the schedule of Transformers related panels:July 20th3-4pm IDW PublishingReveals the next years worth of comic plans with several TF comic

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Transformers Movie Fact Thread and Spielberg Comments

A mod, Chromia, over at the official Transformers movie forums has compiled a nifty list of facts and rumors regarding the Transformers movie.Click here to check it out.In other news, Steven Spielberg gave a brief interview over at SpielbergFilms.com. The highlights are that scripts are still being hammered out for Indiana 4, Jurassic Park 4, and he's working on this and that. In what matters, Transformers, he shares:Awalt: For a while we covered your production works, but I wanted to focus more specifically on your work as director, but I should still ask: ‘Transformers.’ How excited are you

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Penny Arcade's "Transformers Transfigured"

Penny Arcade decided to have some fun with the recent pic of Optimus Prime (as seen here) and Michael Bay. Its funny, even if maybe reading a little bit to much into the picture. I hope they make a series of strips on the movie, the actual movie producers, etc probably not so much.

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Michael Bay "Interview"

"Nelson" over at shootfortheedit.com is reporting some information he got from a conversation he had with Michael Bay regarding the TF movie. Its all unconfirmed (as is really everything out there right now) but it does have a ring of truth and logic to it.Spoke to Bay this morning......as I said, he will post later on later regarding the designs (when I say later it could mean tonight or in a couple of days).Among some of the stuff:-They (Bay & Co.) are committed to maintaining total secrecy about this project until it hits the screen. We spoke of how there was no surprise factor to Pete

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Toyfare Transformers Article

Toyfare is out and in it is a combination of new and old rumors regarding the Transformers movie."AutobotWonko" over at tfans.com forum provided the highlights:- Cybertron does appear in the film, but most takes place in the American Southwest.- Rumored battle in downtown LA- Spike will be Sam Witwicky and Sparkplug is still Sparkplug- Bernie Mac sell Bumblebee to Sparkplug- Josh Duhamel is Commander Lennox and he leaders an elite military unit to "fight a gargantuan Scorponok in the desert!"- Optimus Prime, there is rumored test footage out there if you google "Transformer Test Video" (Which

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Optimus Prime Vehicle Mode - Revealed!

Above, at least until the boomstick comes down, is the pic of Optimus Prime in vehicle mode. At least that is what was reported by AICN. According to tformers.com this type vehicle is a "regular long nosed black Peterbilt truck." Whether this is the final design or not has not been officially confirmed.Also, most of the stuff with the TFs will be heavy on the CGI so even if this is the filmed version of the truck, there is nothing stopping them from changing its look later digitially (expensive solution, but throwing it out there).Thanks B. Pretzel for sending me the pic.

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Air Force's Transformers Behind the Scenes Video

Click here for a video from the Air Force over at Holloman Air Force Base about "the level of military cooperation on this film is unprecedented." Its shows a little behind the scenes action, Michael Bay doing a brief onscreen interview and a scene of pyrotechnics that was being filmed. Actually one of the best "behind the scenes" films released yet.Thanks B. Pretzel for the link.

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Optimus Prime Vehicle Mode Revealed - sorta

Update: Two readers where kind enough to send a pic to me. You can see it here.AICN.com got a scoop late last night of a pic of the vehicle mode of Autobot leader Optimus Prime. Sadly that pic was then more or less immediately yanked as the studio is apparently more on their game with the pic leaks then it has been in the past. Sadness for us.The description of note is "It is of the vehicle form of Optimus Prime. Yes, he's a truck. Yes, he's red. Yes, he's totally Michael Bay-ized. The picture will relieve some fans and probably infuriate some other fans. But I guarantee this... if that truck

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E! News Clip and Official Site Update

E! News ran a clip last week with Josh Duhamel and Tyrese as they talked about their joy etc about working on the Transformers movie. No spoilers but get to see a little set scenery.In addition, the official movie website, transformersmovie.com has updated their site a bit with icons, wallpaper, and a message board. Click "Watch the Exclusive Announcement" to see and the menu is in the top right corner. May need to clear your cache to have the site load with updated flash code (which is a reason why flash is not used on most sites except those designed by or for Hollywood).(source)

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Another On Set Report

Seibertron.com has posted a report from "Christian" while auditioning for Transformers. Has some set pics too, most of them of the best up bumblebee and a town set pic. The report was put at last week but just stumbled across it.Hey guys! A few interesting details...Unfortunately I didn't get cast as an extra, but my girlfriend did! She went down to the stages for a wardrobe fitting today and found out that filming begins on Wednesday, the 5th, on the Universal Studios backlot. They are going to be filming the high school scenes the week of July tenth at a high school in Pasadena. The other d

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A Transformer Voice Has Been Cast

IMDB.com has updated the Transformers movie entry to show that Mark Ryan has been cast...as a voice. Voice for what you ask? No one is telling, not even him on his website, "I can't say too much as we're all sworn to secrecy and the project's script and imagery concepts are being very closely guarded by the producers. I'm on set, interacting with the actors in a most unusual way and having a great time doing it!"Not a clue who this person is, picture doesn't ring a bell so just for giggles and based on various set reports on what is being filmed, it seems about the only Transformer that has b

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Michael Duncan Clarke No Go for Transformers

Michael Duncan Clarke has made it official. He will not be in the Transformers movie. In an interview with blackfilm.com, "You know what and I hate to tell you this, but I am not in "Transformers". I am so mad that I have to tell you that, but something happened and we didn't get the deal done and I was really hurt about that, because my friend Michael Bay is directing and he's like to me, one of the top action directors ever. I love working on his movies."Thanks for the headups Pretzel.

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AICN's Onset Report on Skorponok Sequence

Ain't It Cool News has posted a pretty detailed description of the shooting of the Skorponok that is mean to open up the Transformers film. For a reminder, in a leaked version of the script, apparently a Transformers attacks a US military base via the ground to get hold of data from US computers. Lots of fighting and explosions ensue as the army and our gaggle of heroes fight of this metallic and unknown invader. Really no spoilers are revealed but its an interesting read.Click here for the report.

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Pirates Reaction to Transformers Teaser Trailer

Seeing the teaser trailer on the internet, my reaction was one of disappointment. I was hoping for something more. Possibly in part because of the Spider-Man 3 teaser showed just how good a teaser can be even though the comparison is unfair due to how short a period principle photography has been going on.Tonight I went to the 12:01am showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest in a sold out theatre with an audience of a nearly 50/50 mix of male and females with age range of 18 to 40ish. The very first trailer was the Transformers teaser.The trailer plays much better on the bigger s

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Trailer Logo and its Designer Interview

VFXTalk.com has posted an interview with the team leaders of the crew over at Imaginary Forces that designed and animated the titles for the Transformers teaser trailer that was released last week."The teaser marks the first branding effort for the film," explains IF Art Director Sean Koriakin, who was also Imaginary Forces' Lead Animator and Designer. "We knew there would be limited footage available and only a glimpse of a robot so it was important that we define this new world and aesthetic in the title reveal. The title is a detailed piece of architecture that is intricate, logical and cl

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Michael Bay Posts about the Teaser Trailer

Michael Bay put up a brief post on his blog about the recently released Transformers teaser trailer.for those of you asking:1- None of the Mars story, launch footage, and rover footage is going to be in the movie.2.- Yes, Bay did shoot the rover footage. Number one seemed liked a gimme considering the leaked script and it being a teaser and all. The second, uh I guess its good to know if you have a TF trivia night or something otherwise not sure why it matters who shot it unless its going into the final film which seems unlikely.

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Movie Budget Apparently $140 Million

A bonus of Don Murphy's post on pic posting is that the budget of the Transformers movie has been revealed when he stated "If it were my $140 million."That is a lot less then my estimation of $200 then $175 million. Shan repeatedly said in various post comments said it was $145 so he was the closest of I saw anywhere. He gets the "No Prize" award for that.That size budget is actually fairly low by today's standards for summer movies which seem to hover in the $200 million mark. Then again, since this film has so far avoided the highly priced (and in my opinion highly overpaid) "A-list" actors

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