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First 3 Minutes of Transformers

First we get the Megatron voice for the first time, now can see (through a video camera in a theatre) the first three minutes of Transformers. It starts with the voice of Optimus Prime explaining the Allspark and goes right into the movie, no long title credit sequence. Thanks to the unknown person for the link.

"Before It's Too Late" Music Video

YouTube has the "Before It's Too Late" by the Goo Goo Dolls for the Transformers soundtrack music video. Thanks to Trailer for the link.

Michael Bay Message

In a message from Michael Bay over at his forums, he talks about the hard work of doing Transformers, especially the robots. He always talks about the influence or rather the lack of influence that Tom DeSanto and Don Murphy had on the movie. The original post is here, or was rather as it seemed to have been pulled.Update: Pulled text of post by request. Decided to out of fairness to respect the request.Another update: It appears based on recent mentions of the Wrap Poem and posting of Bay's message on another site (Defamer) that if it becomes news I will repost the text.Luckily someone ove

"Live from the Web Carpet" Interviews

That Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf interview posted about earlier turned out not to be only one they put it. All the interviews are up they used for the webcast and as a whole they are pretty interesting. Its a mix of the usual questions with a few new ones. Its also about the only time going to see Rachael Taylor in an interview it seems and she is just as hot as Megan Fox.

Movie Clip: Megatron Speaks

Thanks to the ever diligent Tigerclaw, there is footage on YouTube of Megatron (Hugo Weaving) speaking. Its a clip that aired during Shia LaBeouf's interview on the Late Show with David Letterman on Friday night. Its good footage but I have a feeling the voice will be an issue for many Transfans. I can't even tell its Hugo Weaving doing the voice which either is kudos for him or the sound mixers, not sure which.

Transformers: HBO First Look On YouTube

The U.S. HBO First Look at Transformers has been posted on YouTube for all to see. A lot of it is the usual cheerleading style that's designed to sell the movie. Most of the movie footage has already been seen in previously released clips and trailers but there are small new bits. There is a good amount of behind the scenes footage, explanations of how the Scorponok stuff is done, and some of the training the actors did to prepare.This is probably the most seen of Rachael Taylor yet who has kind of disappeared because of the spotlight shown on Megan Fox. Not sure why, would think throw both e

Today Show Shia Interview

MSNBC has posted a video of the Today Show hosts interviewing Shia LaBeouf with the Optimus Prime truck in the background. Its a sales pitch of the movie and apparently Transfans are really called Trannies. News to me.To view it, click here then click "Transformesr star Shia LaBeouf". Tried to get the direct link but not with any success. Thanks to HotRod for the heads-up.

Sector 7 Site Update

Sector 7 site has finally updated with some new content under the password DECEPTIBOT. The info under most of the harddrives remain the same including the second one remaining locked. However, last one contains 3 more "Operation: Hungry Dragon 2" files. Those new videos are humorous viral videos that show expresso machine, toy robot, and grill auditioning to be in Transformers. Its just goofy.On the bottom bar though there is some new content. The "I" symbol, the 6th and 7th floor of the building schematics are finally unlocked so the design of the entire headquarters of Sector 7 is now

Two Shia and Megan Video Interviews

JoBlo.com has posted a video interview with Shia LaBeouf and the lovely Megan Fox. No new information is reviewed they just pretty much talk about how amazing the movie will be. Also good indication of Shia's humor as he mimicked Megan (I think).JoBlo.com InterviewThe second interview was done for webcarpetlive.com as is pretty much more of the same. Its gets a little bit more into the actors rather then the movie. Megan talks about that Marilyn Monroe tattoo (what was she thinking?). She also lets her geek flag fly for a moment regarding Lord of the Rings.Its actually amusing to watch these

International Readers Opinions of Transformers?

The movie has has its world premiere in Italy, its US premiere in the US, its Botcon bow at where ever Botcon is being held. Several countries around the world can now go to their local theatres and take a look. So for all those find folks that got to see it before the US, UK and other countries, tell us what you think. Did it suck, not suck, whatever. Just keep the spoilers to minimum, warn of spoilers and so forth.Oh yeah forgot to mention, be sure to check out the Transformers Live Message Boards. Great place to discuss the pros and cons of the movie and pretty much anything else.

USA Today's Transformers Articles

USA Today has posted several articles about Transformers that was actually interesting, informative and accurate. For instance I didn't know that then Marvel Comics Editor in Chief Jim Shooter was involved with the creation of Cybertron for the Transformers. Basically the articles are treated as straight up "here is some information about Transformers" rather then the usual eye roll tongue in cheek thing the media tends to for these kinds of things.Transformers: From toy story to serious art? - Covers origins of the Transformerse line into development of the movieTransforming 2007 into the su

Transformers TV Spot 15

I think its 15 anyway. There have been so many starting to lose track. Its short 15 second one with only about 1 seconds of new footage.

Transformers 2 Already Greenlit?

According to reports on various websites, the sequel has already been greenlit. Which seems a bit early without a script. Nor any clue on sales. Chances are, based not only on all the reviews and anecdotal evidence, this is going to be a grandslam sales wise. Usually studios wait until the first weekend to approve these things. I hope its true but so far the "proof" has just been "I think I saw on ET that the sequel has been greenlit!!!". No indication of who said it to who in the program. It could have just been speculation. Hopefully the Michael Bay blog or one of the producers will pop up

GM Blogs About Transformers and the Camaro

GM has a blog. Who knew? Anyway they posted two videos about cars of Transformers. From their blog comes two video. The left video is with Micah Jones, Interior Design Team for the Camaro, who discusses how the Camaro is a fit for Transformers since its "a bridge from the past to the present." Actually a pretty good argument if listen. Course I am biased as I think not using a Beetle was a smart decision. He also just discusses his enjoyment of Transformers in general and comes across as a genuine Transfan.The right video is a shorter and goofier video with Tom Peters, Director of Exte

FHM (For Him Magazine) sent email and email pointing out their online brief interview and photos of the gorgeous but oddly tattooed Megan Fox. Basically its her looking hot with a few quotes.You can find more pics here.

Live Webcast Random Thoughts

Watching the "Live from the Web Carpet" webcast for Transformers. Its mostly pre-taped interviews lightly mixed with red carpet interviews. While watching, here are some random thoughts and notes at least until get to bored. If hit the site, along the top are some links, under "Videos" is the pre-taped video interviews they used.- Turns out DeSanto collects comics, 35000k worth. He needs to hit me up as I could add another 10k to that size. Make it something really brag worthy.- Rachael Taylor has a sexy accent and looks.- No new movie clips shown that haven't already been online.- Funny, at

Transformers Reviews

The LA Red Carpet Premiere (live webcast here)is starting soon and in the next couple days Korea, Australia, Taiwan, Mayaysia and other countries will get a chance to hit the theatres. So between all the screenings and various premieres around the world, reviews have started hitting the web. The overall theme of the reviews is highly entertaining movie with great CGI. Some complaints of lack of depth but thats reviewers for you, always thinking every movie should strive to be an instant classic. Spoiler warnings for the reviews.EmanuelLevy.com - B+ "what could have easily been the equival

Tonight is the premiere in LA (webcast here) and figured good time as any to post various humorous clips and whatnot from readers been sitting on. Also the picture in the top left of this corner is a 1280x1224 wallpapoer created by Kevin, a site reader. Thanks Kevin.The first video is a comedy short from Gabe of FAYM Productions staring Soundwave. The second video is an Optimus Prime cake. The last one is Gobots: The Movie from Black20 Pictures that paradies the TF trailers among other things. Thanks Kaya for the link.Soundwave: The TouchOptimus Prime CakeGobots: The Movie

The Sector 7 podcast updated with a new video called "The lies began in 1982". It then shows footage of a plane flying and then transforming into G1 Starscream. Very slick looking. The model they used is the Masterpiece Starscream toy that came out last year in Japan. I tried to figure out a direct link to it but was unable. Use your favorite podcast software and look for "Sector 7 Must Be Stopped" to find it. If someone finds a YouTube of it or an easier way to download be sure to comment about it.Update: Ultra Marcus has kindly provided the direct link to the movie file. If its gets

Burger King Commercial

The commercial use of the Transformers continues. I guess this means they have gone mainstream. Does that mean Transfans are no longer geeks? Anyway, its a cute commercial and overall it seems like the advertisers are having fun with the concept as using it in pretty creative way overall. They don't come across as boring. Thanks to Maximus for the link (and all the others she kindly provides).

Justin TV Live From Transformers Premiere

According to a post on TFW2005, if your a fan of Justin TV, Mooncricket Films is broadcasting from the LA premiere of Transformers as of now. No telling what may or may not see. Could just become a wall of heads, who knows but if your bored maybe something interesting will happen.Click here to find out more.

MSN Video Movie Clip

MSN has a new clip called "Perfect Day" that is an amusing chat between Josh Duhamel, Tyrese, Zack Ward and that guy from Prison Break as they fly somewhere. The scene doesn't actually show any of the Transformers themselves. Sadly have to watch a commercial before the clip. Thanks to "Trailer" for the link.MSN Transformers Clip

Transformers Chevy Commercials

Chevy has introducted two new commercials involving Transformers to advertise "Transform Your Ride" deals. The commercials are amusing and one involves Optimus "my bad" Prime and the other Blackout. Thanks to Maximus for the links.With BlackoutWith Optimus PrimeWith MegatronUpdate: Thanks to Trailer and Maximus for pointing out another ad, this time featuring Megatron. Also here is another Megatron commercial. The only difference to the above is the advertised vehicles and its a man picking up the car from the valet.

CBS Radio's Live Webcast for Transformers Premiere

CBS radio sent an email to me about a new website they are launching called "Live from the Web Carpet." After reading about the site figure site readers will want to know about it cause the first installation will be from the red carpet premiere of Transformers with interviews from the cast and producers outside the Mann National Theatre. Sure its basically an extended advertisement for the movie (as all press filled premieres tend to be), but I will happily eat that junk up cause seems like might be fun and interesting.The webcast starts on June 27th at 9:30 EST / 6:30 PST at Web Carpet Live

HBO Asia First Look At Transformers

"0JazzMeister0" of TFW2005.com has uploaded the 20 minute long version of HBO Asia's First Look for Transformers. The file is 266mb in size. Click here for U.S. HBO First Look schedule. Be aware that historically the First Looks are more extended advertisements then behind the scenes, where everyone talks about how exciting the movie will be, the difficult stunts the actor committed to (forgetting to mention insurance company has to sign off on it so probably very safe) and generally take turns patting themselves and each other on the back. Between all that thought there might provide some be

Transformers The Game Out At Retail

Today is the day that Transformers The Game is out for the game consoles, you know the XBox 360, PS3, PS2, and Wii. The DS and PSP versions hit last week. In general, if your really hyper about getting the game, wait until after 2:00pm as sometimes stores don't get a shipment until later in the day.The real question though is we know the game has great graphics and pre-rendered movies, but is the game any good? Based on some reviews, maybe not. The games for the Wii, 360 and PS3 are identical accept for controls and graphic tweaks so review for one system basically applies to the other syste

New International Trailer from Japan

International Trailer #2 has hit the web today. It has lots of scenes we have seen from the multitude of US trailers and TV spots but also lots of scenes who haven't seen before. Overall, a very nice trailer.You can also find various resolution links to the trailer here. Just go down to "Intl Trailer #2". You can also try this link, provided by Maxiumus for direct access to Hi-Res version. However, for all those links, results may vary, as the files are in .ASX format which is not a commonly used U.S. codex so don't be surprised if it doesn't play.

Mark Ryan Confirms Bumblebee Voice Work

As previousily reported via movie pre-screenings, Mark Ryan is the voice of Bumblebee in the movie. On his website he had confirmed he was cast as the voice of Ironhide for Transformers The Game and not the movie. No mention of Bumblebee was made so no connection was made at the time.The other day though, Mark Ryan finally was able to confirm that he is doing the voice of Bumblebee in the movie. Bumblebee doesn't have a voice box thanks to Megatron (see prequel comics) so I would assume that the lines are very few, maybe one or two. Thanks to Maximus for pointing the update.From Mark Ryan's s

Transformers for 48 Hours

According to Mania.com, Transformers will play 48 hours straight at the top 10 theatres in the country. Neat idea, only problem is the failure to mention what 10 theatres and what to days.The article:We already knew that Transformers was getting pushed ahead of its release date to Monday, July 2nd. This gives Pixar's Ratatouille only 3 days and Live Free or Die Hard 5 days (Six if you include midnight showings). It seems to go beyond that for Transformers though. They're literally invading theaters planning to overrun the box office competition.A source inside the industry has informed me tha

Wired Magazine Transformers Articles

Wired Magazine has posted multiple articles about Transformers that make for some interesting reads. Some are about the movie and others are just about the Transformers brand and its history.- The Rebirth of Optimus Prime- How an Obscure Collection of Japanese Action Figures Change the Way We Play- Everything I Need to Know About (Real) Robots I Learned From Transformers- Small Gallery

Megan Fox Clip and Interview

Megan Fox appeared on the Today Show presenting a new clip from the movie in a conversation between her and Sam. Also Sci Fi wire posted a brief interview (below clip) with her regarding the movie.The article:Transformers' Fox Kicks ButtMegan Fox, who co-stars with Shia LaBeouf in Michael Bay's upcoming Transformers movie, told SCI FI Wire that she was glad her character knew cars and got to kick butt. "Both of the female characters in the movie were very strong characters," Fox told reporters in Beverly Hills, Calif. "Rachael [Taylor]'s character's very intelligent, and I felt that they were

Dark Horizon's Roberto Orci Interview

Dark Horizons posted an interview with Transformers writer Roberto Orci regarding Transformers, Star Trek and other projects. No real information is revealed (other then Trek script finished and filming starts in November). I left in the Transformers stuff, removed the rest, so if want to read the whole article, click here.The article:Question: What is the balance you have to strike between the needs of characters and creating visual set pieces for Michael Bay?Orci: The hardest balance actually was tone. Honestly, people are going to come at this thing. It's a cartoon, it's a toy line, it's f

Fan Event In Hollywood, CA

FYI for those out in California from the producer of Bay's Touch (hilarious fan film)in regards to a fan event for the first screen of Transformers:My name is Justin, producer of Bay's TouchWe are planning a great fan event at Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood, CA on Monday July 2. Producer Tom DeSanto will be greeting the fans, and bringing some of his TF friends along to say hi. Live Music, a TF costume contest, TF trivia contest, and appearance by Stan Bush are also in the works.Please help get the word out: Arclight Cinemas Hollywood is the place to be on opening night! http://www.arclightcin

Transformers Via Satellite AT LA Film Festival

ENEWSI.com is reporting that the LA Film Festival will screen Transformers via a satellite feed. This will apparently be one of the first times a digitial feed has been done for a film. The screening will be on June 27th at 8:15PM in four theatres at the Westwood Village.From the article:L.A. Film Festival -- Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, today announced that it will deliver the North American premiere of DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures' release of "TRANSFORMERS" to the L.A. Film Festival on June 27, 200

Yahoo Movies Australia Movie Clips

Yahoo Movies! Australia has up a streaming movie clip between Rachael Taylor and Anthony Anderson. Apparently its a scene about the two being grabbed by the FBI to assist in dealing with the Transformers. Its fairly amusing scene. A second clip is also up with Josh Duhamel talking to his family via satellite.Click here to view it. May take a moment to load and there will be a commerical before it.Update: Tigerclaw strikes again (thanks!) and has provide us with a YouTube rip of the "Doughnuts" and "My Ladies" clips (both aptly named by him).DoughnutsMy Ladies(source)

Transformers The Album Website Is Up

Turns out the Transformers Soundtrack is got its own website to. They have a website for everything nowadays. Not much to the website yet, just samples of the same 3 songs that the official site is already playing in full. Also has pics of all the bands that just link back to each band's website. According to Amazon, the CD is coming out July 3rd.Click here to check it out.

Circuit City sales flyer for the week has listed the two Nintendo DS games, Transformers: Autobots and Transformers: Decepticons, on sale for $19.99 rather then $29.99. So if plan on getting the games, now is the time to save some bucks.Update:Turns out Toys R US is also having a sale on Transformers for the Nintendo DS. There's is even better with ALL DS games on sale at "Buy 2 Get 1 Free". So if you buy three DS games (two of em Transformers) at $29.99, it works out to about $20 each. Just remember that the free one is the cheapest of the bunch so you want the prices to be the same for maxi

Transformers TV Spot #14

Another day, another TV spot. This one shows more of Megatron and Prime as they transform some weapons and get ready to go at each other. Very cool. Thanks to Tigerclaw for the YouTube upload and Maximus for the link.

Seibertron.com has posted four movie stills from Transformers. Thanks to Chad T. for the link.

Transformers TV Spot #13: Army

Myspace.com has another TV spot for Transformers called "Army" that is about a 50-50 mix of old and new. There is also a 14th TV spot that has "What I've Done" from Linkin Park playing half way through it but so far haven't found it online.

Stan Bush, he of "The Touch" and "Dare" from the 1986 animated Transformers: The Movie, sent an email asking me (hey I am on somebodies radar at least) to post about his upcoming new album and performance at Botcon (a yearly Transformers convention) that starts June 28th.Stan Bush's message:To all those who dare to believe,My new studio album "IN THIS LIFE" (+2 bonus Transformers tracks) is available for pre-order at www.stanbush.comI'm working on some other distribution methods as well, but this is your chance to purchase the album direct from the source!Here are a couple snippets from revie

Transformers The Game Starscream vs Jazz

Gametrailers.com strikes again, this time with a teaser of a boss battle Starscream vs Jazz. Thanks to Tigerclaw for the link. The scaling is solid with Jazz looking like a midget compared to Starscream.

3 Songs From Transformers Soundtrack Now Streaming

The official Transformers movie website is now streaming three songs from the upcoming soundtrack for Transformers which I think is coming out this Tuesday. The songs are "Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme) by the Goo Goo Dolls, "What I've Done" by Linkin Park and "Transformers Theme" by Mutemath.To find the songs, go to the TF movie website, pick a side, wait for screen to load and will see an option "Soundtrack" in the top right of the screen. Click it and there you go. Oddly the Linkin Park song made me think of the movie Halloween with its opening chord.There is also other upd

Transformers The Game Shia and Megan Interviews

GameTrailers.com have two interviews with Shia Labeouf and Megan Fox about Transformers: The Game which they provided voice work for. Its basically an extended advertisement for the game but does show some nice game footage. (source)

Superherohype has posted up the final one-sheet for US release of Transformers on June 2nd. If it looks familiar, its because its the same poster from Taiwan, which I posted about in May.

No news of Transformers stuff...just links to places to find pics of the hot and oddly tattooed Megan Fox including a recent Megan Fox shoot. Below are some links for the interested.GizmodoMaximMegansAFox.com

Transformers: The Game Behind the Scenes

GameTrailers.com has posted two videos that go behind the scenes of Transformers the Game. The one from Blur shows how the pre-rendered intro was made. The second one is an video interview Flint Dille who wrote for the original G1 Transformers cartoon series and the script for the game. (source)

Transformers on Second Life

According to a press release from Paramount Pictures International, Transformers will have a presence on Second Life in the form of a Sector 7 section. Second Life is some kind of online virtual world thing. I have never used it so nothing about it.The press release:Paramount Pictures International Brings TRANSFORMERS to Second LifeLONDON, June 21 /PRNewswire/ --- Q&A with Director Michael Bay, Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and the Cast From TRANSFORMERS Launches "Sector 7" TRANSFORMERS Experience Within Virtual World Second LifeIn anticipation of the worldwide release of TRANSFORMERS,

Transformers Handheld Game In Stores Now

It turns out that the handheld versions for the Transformers: The Game are out at stores. I didn't buy them but found Transformers for the DS and PSP ready to purchase at Best Buys. The console games are still not out but should be on shelves next Wednesday.

$5 Transformers Buck

Went by Best Buys today and found more info about the Transformers $5 concession bucks. Its essentially a $5 coupon to use buy concession food from participating theatres from 7/4/07 to 7/31/07. Note its starts the 4th, not the 2nd but hopefully be honored anyway. As far as participating theaters, AMC is not involved. To find out if other theatres will honor it, can go to www.hollywoodmoviemoney.com. Do a search and if your threatre shows up, your probably good and if not, then assume they will not accept it.

New Transformers TV Spot with All New Stuff

A sweet looking new trailer has hit the internets for Transformers. This brings the total of spots up to 12. This one may be one of the best with lots of new shots that look pretty darn sweet. Thanks to Maximus for the link.

Dark Horizons posted an interview with Australian Rachael Taylor a little bit about Transformers but mostly about her blossoming career.What little TF related highlights:Question: So I understand that you came off the boat virtually and landed this role in Transformers. What was the process like for auditioning?Taylor: It was not unlike any other - the only significant difference was, I mean you show up, you audition for a casting director and then they call you back and you have another reading with a cast director and I think by the third audition I was workshopping with Michael and then th

TFormers.com has posted two images for the heads of Soundwave and Shockwave, supposedly for Transformers 2. The site and I thinks its more likely a fan mock up since there isn't even a script for the film but darned if they don't look good. Its a fantastic mix of the movie style with the G1 look many know and love.

Megan Fox MySpace Interview

MySpace has up a video interview with the lovely Megan Fox who talks about her experiencing filming Transformers. Thanks to Kevin for the link.

The Desert Dispatch has posted an interesting article covering Fort Irwin, CA's involvement in shooting Transformers including the pilots flying the US Army, UH-60 Blackhawks in the film. The source that sent the link also provided some pics (see below) not in the article and pointed out that the NTC Aviation Company from Irwin where the ones that flew them in downtown LA through the "Valley of Skyscrapers" at the finale of the film.The pilot for the film was Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) Eric Metcalf. He is in the same productions still pic with Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel and Michael Bay, wear

Michael Bay Press Conference Transcript

Superherohype.com has posted a transcript of press conference Michael Bay held at the Four Seasons Hotel in LA on June 16.The highlights:- As far as how made the movie, he indicated was inspired by Steven Spielberg but "I make my own movie."- "I quickly became probably one of the bigger Transformer fans in the world, and I tried to make this movie for non-Transformer fans, okay, and I wanted it to be a little bit more, if you could say, adult, so I'm sure I'm going to get flack for – you made an edgy movie on a toy, how is that going to affect kids?"- "I love working with actors, I love givin

CHUD Angers Megatron

Apparently in an interview (no new info) with Peter Cullen, CHUD writer Devin Faraci managed to annoy the voice of G1 Megatron Frank Welker by saying "“Cullen’s Prime is good voice work, and it doesn’t have the over the top silly quality of Frank Welker’s Megatron.” Frank decided to respond to it. In a forum, it would be a call to arms, but since didn't occur there, it just a discussion that is interesting to read. And nope, this doesn't relate to the movie in any real way, just Transformers related.The article:Earlier this week I ran an interview with Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime

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