Transformers Movie Thread

[EmpyII]

Read this article I got pretty psyched about it.
http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-main.html?2004-07/23/07.00.film

[All-Night John]

I love Transformers, so I hope this movie is done well. It's being produced by the guy who did The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, so that's bad. But, Spielberg and DeSanto are involved, so that's good. We'll see. If either Zemeckis or Spielberg direct it, I'll have full faith in it.

[EmpyII]

Yeah Spielberg hasn't let me down yet...and I doubt he'd start with such a well known franchise as the Transformers. Well at least I hope he wont start now :-P

[MusicFan]

Yeah Spielberg hasn't let me down yet...and I doubt he'd start with such a well known franchise as the Transformers. Well at least I hope he wont start now :-PHe's just executive producing, he barely has any involvement in the project.

[All-Night John]

He's just executive producing, he barely has any involvement in the project.
But like I mentioned, it's rumored that he might direct.

[MusicFan]

But like I mentioned, it's rumored that he might direct.As I should say, I am a huge Spielberg fan, and it is EXTREMELY unlikely. I should also mention he is "rumored" to direct more than 40 films.

[Raghnall]

good crap...this is bad...

what in the hell makes them think it will suceed? if a high quality animated film released in the height of transformers popularity, what in the high makes hollywood think a live action film will? first all these horrible transformer spin off shows, then this movie...why are they ruining my childhood favorite?

[All-Night John]

good crap...this is bad...

what in the hell makes them think it will suceed? if a high quality animated film released in the height of transformers popularity, what in the high makes hollywood think a live action film will? first all these horrible transformer spin off shows, then this movie...why are they ruining my childhood favorite?
You're overreacting. This movie has some good people involved, with a possible great director attached (Zemeckis, or maybe Steven himself), with people that clearly respect the material. Spielberg apparently worked hard to get the project to Dreamworks, which he would not have done if it wasn't going to be given the best treatment possible. And I don't know what kid doesn't want to see the Transformers come to life. I believe that it will be awesome.

[Tulare]

I have the original. That's good enough for me. :D

Arise Rodimus Prime.

[Digital*Firefly]

http://www.transformerslive.com/

Coming 07-04-07. Sweet.

[Tom the First]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET
I need to rent or borrow the DVDs on the animated show, because I missed out on them. I was from the Beast Wars era.

[Digital*Firefly]

Beastwars was cool too. I wanna pick them all up on DVD eventually.

[Nivea]

Beastwars. How easily I forget that I use to get so giddy when the show came on. I miss all the great shows of that era.

Is Beastwars even on DVD? Cuz if they are, Netflix here I come.

[Tom the First]

Beastwars. How easily I forget that I use to get so giddy when the show came on. I miss all the great shows of that era.

Is Beastwars even on DVD? Cuz if they are, Netflix here I come.
It is on DVD.

[Nivea]

Excellent.

[AcquiredTarget]

Is this the one directed by Michael Bay? http://imdb.com/title/tt0418279/

[All-Night John]

Is this the one directed by Michael Bay? http://imdb.com/title/tt0418279/
Well, I don't think they're making two. :P

[Regole]

That is fantastic.

BTW, Beast Wars rocked.

[keith, evil dude]

DINO BOT DIES.

*spoiler*

[Tulare]

DINO BOT DIES.

*spoiler*

:(

Used to ne Dinobots. They owned, broken speach and all. Hope this does turn out to be cool.

[Snowmiser]

I relaly enjoyed Beast Wars as well, I didn't like it when they got all weird and ended up on Fox on Saturday Mornings. Just so you know, Rat Trap owned.

[Regole]

I relaly enjoyed Beast Wars as well, I didn't like it when they got all weird and ended up on Fox on Saturday Mornings. Just so you know, Rat Trap owned.

Oh god yes.

[Ichiban]

I like Beast Wars till the changing the storyline of the Original Transformers. It's total bullshit to say that the Matrix was Optimus Prime's Spark if Autobot has a spark. That's pretty much my biggest complained with it, oh and also how Optimus Primal kept getting stronger and stronger, while some of the others stayed the freakin same.

[TigerClaw]

I hope for the movie's sake, That they have some sort of homages to the original series.

[SageClaw]

While this is awesome news (not so much for the Michael Bay part of it but (shrug)) it's 2 freaking years away. Do you have any idea what can happen to a movie in 2 years?

Not only that but I just wish that producers of (insert game/movie/book/whatever) would just STFU until it's going to be availiable within a reasonable amount of time. 6 months, maybe?

"Hey take a look at this!"

"That's the greatest thing in the world! I want one/it now!"

"You can... in 2 years."

WTF?

[Tom the First]

DINO BOT DIES.

*spoiler*
That was such a sad episode. :(

[Tulare]

Just came across this. Have no info as to whether the date in the bottom left means anything or not.

http://www.agentofrome.com/assets/prime.jpg

[Digital*Firefly]

Just came across this. Have no info as to whether the date in the bottom left means anything or not.

http://www.agentofrome.com/assets/prime.jpg

sweet pic. good find bam bam

[Tulare]

sweet pic. good find bam bam

It does kill me that I have no more info on it. We need to get our nerd.....I mean super minds together and get something solid. :)

[Digital*Firefly]

It reminds me of the syle of art for Metal Gear

[Digital*Firefly]

site is live (http://www.transformersmovie.com/)

omg I can't wait!

http://aintitcoolnews.com/pics/tf-teaser.jpg

[Feelgood]

What's it counting down to?

[EvilWall]

What's it counting down to?

The inevitable suck.

[Feelgood]

The inevitable suck.
QFT
Seriously, I have no idea who thought this would be a good idea for a movie.

[Digital*Firefly]

QFT
Seriously, I have no idea who thought this would be a good idea for a movie.

I love Transformers I'll be first in line.

[C0lin]

What's with the bashing? You haven't even seen a trailer.

[Feelgood]

What's with the bashing? You haven't even seen a trailer.
Like that's stopped anyone before.

[C0lin]

The original movie was my first dvd purchase.

[Digital*Firefly]

Unfortunately it will never live up to my expectations.

[Mr. Young]

This is actually a great idea for a movie but you have to have someone who loves it enough to really work to keep the feel heading up the project.

Everything I've heard about from Transformers they've decided to include to possible voice actors to copyright and trademark viability has got me very wary on the project. I know that sucks to say having not seen a damn thing but when I hear things like:

Bumble Bee will be in the movie but we don't have the rights to the name and VW won't give us rights to the Bug but he's going to be in the movie

I feel like I'm dealing with people who don't get TransFormers. I'm a big fan. If They get it really wrong I'm going after them.

[Digital*Firefly]

This is actually a great idea for a movie but you have to have someone who loves it enough to really work to keep the feel heading up the project.

Everything I've heard about from Transformers they've decided to include to possible voice actors to copyright and trademark viability has got me very wary on the project. I know that sucks to say having not seen a damn thing but when I hear things like:

Bumble Bee will be in the movie but we don't have the rights to the name and VW won't give us rights to the Bug but he's going to be in the movie

I feel like I'm dealing with people who don't get TransFormers. I'm a big fan. If They get it really wrong I'm going after them.

Why wouldn't these car companies want their cars in the movie? Major advertising. I share your fears Mr Young.

[Mr. Young]

Why wouldn't these car companies want their cars in the movie? Major advertising. I share your fears Mr Young.

I asked the exact same question. The rumor is, as far as VW is concerned, VW was owned by Nazi's back in the day. To try and shake the stigma they don't like their cars in any kind of war movies whether they be terrestrial or intersteller apprently.

There is talk they're having some trouble with Porche as well and a few others but I'm not sure as to why. What could make your car cooler than turning into a giant robot I don't know.

But then again I'm a giant heaping TransFormers geek so I would say that, wouldn't I?

[EIIe_Driver]

I love Transformers as much as the next guy but this is going to be CGI or cartoon right? I can't see how else it will work. Also, I hope they don't take themselves too seriously and just focus on trying to make it cool and not some overdramatic epic saga.

[Digital*Firefly]

I love Transformers as much as the next guy but this is going to be CGI or cartoon right? I can't see how else it will work. Also, I hope they don't take themselves too seriously and just focus on trying to make it cool and not some overdramatic epic saga.

Live action people with CGI robots in disguise.

[Mr. Young]

I love Transformers as much as the next guy but this is going to be CGI or cartoon right? I can't see how else it will work. Also, I hope they don't take themselves too seriously and just focus on trying to make it cool and not some overdramatic epic saga.

I agree with you about the tone. For live action it should be more of an action movie kinda feel with just the right amount of camp thrown in for good measure. They soooo need me on this project for consultation :)

[Digital*Firefly]

I agree with you about the tone. For live action it should be more of an action movie kinda feel with just the right amount of camp thrown in for good measure. They soooo need me on this project for consultation :)

I'd prefer a darker movie, similar to the animated film. I wanna see TransFormers die.

[JohnnyWuFei]

I'd prefer a darker movie, similar to the animated film. I wanna see TransFormers die.

Just wait until the third movie for that...

Transformers: The Last Stand :D

[Digital*Firefly]

Just wait until the third movie for that...

Transformers: The Last Stand :D

Sweet. I heard Unicron will be in that one.

[Emptythought]

I asked the exact same question. The rumor is, as far as VW is concerned, VW was owned by Nazi's back in the day. To try and shake the stigma they don't like their cars in any kind of war movies whether they be terrestrial or intersteller apprently.
first thing i thought of was the subaru transformers :\

not to say that theory is wrong, but it's still kindof funny.

[alexsan]

What's it counting down to?
probally the realease of a trailer

[True]

First pic of real Transformer on set, possibly BumbleBee? (http://flickr.com/photos/roninkengo/176576717/)

[Digital*Firefly]

First pic of real Transformer on set, possibly BumbleBee? (http://flickr.com/photos/roninkengo/176576717/)

Rep ++++++

Words can't describe how excited I am for this movie.

[Drakon]

I'm pretty stoked about it too. I've got two movies on my HDD that really got me excited for how cool this will look. I've found the Volkswagon one, lemme see if I can find the other one.

EDIT--The VW one doesn't work, and I can't find it, but here's the other one.

http://www.devilducky.com/media/22272/

[TigerClaw]

Just saw a post on digg.com that now has made the front page, This is pretty legit, The post came from Rated-M.com, They posted a divx version of the trailer right here (http://home.insightbb.com/~lotusfilms/tfteaser.avi). www.transformersmovie.com has the trailer in quicktime format, But the site is loading really slow at the moment, Youtube version right here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j32xWEfFf5Y).

[StriderNZ]

Thanks for the link TigerClaw, I cant wait to see how the movie ends up. I just hope they dont completely ruin the Transformers property

[Digital*Firefly]

can't wait to get home and watch this. it better be real.

[TigerClaw]

can't wait to get home and watch this. it better be real.
It is dude.

[Zidy]

Pretty neat kid.

[Digital*Firefly]

That was cool, I can't wait for this movie.

[SageClaw]

Certainly darker than I would have thought... then again M.Bay isn't really mister sunshine is he. Explosions.. sure... sunshine and puppy dogs... not so much.

[True]

Why wasn't it posted with all the other Transformer movie stuff (thread)?

[effingsniper]

that looked stupid.

[agn]

That looks awesome but 07??

[Rayo]

Decepticon pride

[Krysis]

Autobots fool whut?

[Rayo]

Autobots fool whut?

Optimus prime colors in my hood? get you a fucking plasma cannon to the back.

[Digital*Firefly]

Autobots > Decepticons

[SageClaw]

That looks awesome but 07??No kidding. I am the same way with games. What? Going to be another YEAR before I can play/watch it? Then you know what? STFU! Call me when you are 3 months out...at the earliest.

[EvilWall]

Yeah, making us wait a whole year isn't very nice.

[TigerClaw]

Yeah, making us wait a whole year isn't very nice.
They been doing this for many years, They would release a teaser trailer to movies that would be in a theaters for next summer.

[Mr. Young]

Until I see a Cybertronian I'm not impressed. The shadow was cool I guess. And by the way Decepticons > Autobots

[Digital*Firefly]

And by the way Decepticons > Autobots

Oh it's on!

[Ichiban]

Give me Galvatron with Leonard Nimoy's voice over any Autobot

[JohnnyWuFei]

Give me Galvatron with Leonard Nimoy's voice over any Autobot

Damn right!

[StriderNZ]

Cyclonus FTW :)

[kadosho]

When I checked out the teaser, my heart skipped a beat. But it felt right though, and its one of those moments that leaves alot open. Even though it was just 2 minutes in my life, right there gazing at my monitor in astonishment. Why can't this come out in a few more months!?! :D

[True]

I'm guessing there won't ne anu female autobots in this, movie. Probably would be saved for a sequel.

[Mr. Young]

I'm guessing there won't ne anu female autobots in this, movie. Probably would be saved for a sequel.

Rumor is RC made the cut for the cast of Autobots. Hollywood won't pass on addinf a chick if they can.

[JohnnyWuFei]

For nostalgia's sake... :biggrin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s7z9AgjEuA

[C0lin]

For nostalgia's sake... :biggrin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s7z9AgjEuA

Damn, he took that video a little too seriously.

[Digital*Firefly]

They showed the trailer before Pirates 2 yesterday. I was sweet on the big screen. They also had a movie poster in the lobby.

[TigerClaw]

aintitcool.com has posted a great on set report on the Transformers movie, This one regarding a specific sequence involving the Decepticon name Scorponok, You can read about it here (http://aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=23800).

[TigerClaw]

aintitcoolnews.com has scored a major scoop, They posted a picture of Optimus Prime in Vehicle form, This finally puts to rest all those crazy rumors of Prime being a firetruck, Thank god. Click here (http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=23825) to read there post and check out the screenshot of the Truck.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4329/realoptimustruck9fo.jpg

[C0lin]

He's suppossed to be one of the flat-fronted ones!!!!!!!! grrrrrr

[Mr. Young]

He's suppossed to be one of the flat-fronted ones!!!!!!!! grrrrrr

I agree. I'm not sure that truck can turn into a robot that will look like Optimus Prime. If this is true it's going to some random robot with Prime's head on top of it. :-(=Sad camper

[C0lin]

http://www.blackfilm.com/20060512/features/transformertest_video.shtml

it's probably been posted here, but it's fake and REALLY cool.

[True]

Did ANY one right-click-save the image??????

[TigerClaw]

AICN had to take it down, But I managed to find another link, I updated the post with the pic.

[kadosho]

I think they are going on a pretty good route with this idea.
When you think about unconventional their vehicle forms were to begin with.
Kinda opens a bit of possibilties.

[True]

AICN had to take it down, But I managed to find another link, I updated the post with the pic.
Kickass dude!

Not sure of what I think of the change in look though.

here's also a link to the E! Scoop (http://www.bayfans.com/temp/etv-transformers.html) on filming of the movie.

[TigerClaw]

There's a 2nd behind the scenes video right here (http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/main.html?showid=1229) that was from the Holloman Air Force Base set.

[gorilla]

Where on there is it? You have to browse through the collection and I can't seem to locate it.

I wish they'd keep Optimus Prime as the flat-fronted truck he was supposed to be. But hey, whatever, I'm sure I'll get over it. :P

[TigerClaw]

Where on there is it? You have to browse through the collection and I can't seem to locate it.

I wish they'd keep Optimus Prime as the flat-fronted truck he was supposed to be. But hey, whatever, I'm sure I'll get over it. :P
As soon as you click the link, the video plays, Its the first video that plays.

[gorilla]

I hope they don't mess up this, being live action. Michael Bay is an alright director. He's not really one to make quality films, just quality action sequences. He directed the Bad Boys movies, which are full of lots of explosions but not so high on the plot thickness. But hey, it's Transformers, so it could work out well having him directing.

Also, I get annoyed with the year early teasers. The Spider-Man 3 trailer has a ton of footage, but it's not coming out until May 2007. If they have so much already done why the wait? Crap, I say.

[True]

There's a 2nd behind the scenes video right here (http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/main.html?showid=1229) that was from the Holloman Air Force Base set.
Sweet! we got a spoiler on a Decepticon.

[Tulare]

He's suppossed to be one of the flat-fronted ones!!!!!!!! grrrrrr

Damn Straight!

[gorilla]

As soon as you click the link, the video plays, Its the first video that plays.

Firefox is being a nublet. It didn't play anything when I clicked the link. :(

[C0lin]

Firefox is being a nublet. It didn't play anything when I clicked the link. :(

It goes for me, but stops loading 2/3 of the way through. The guy from Even Stevens is going to be in it! He's a good actor.

[gorilla]

I saw him in the E! video clip. I was hoping for more scenes showing the transformers and less about the Even Stevens guy and that baldy Tyrese.

[TigerClaw]

Looks like Michael Bay responded about the leaked photo that was out, This was posted from his message board by someone who spoke to him directly.

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 commited to maintaining total secrecy about this project until it hits the screen. We spoke of how there was no surprise factor to Peter Jackson's King Kong. You knew the whole movie ahead of time. There are some in the team who believe the audience's first peak of the robots in their normal mode should be when they sit down to watch the movie in the theater (in other words, no sneak peak of them in their normal mode in the trailers).

-Bay & crew are well aware of sites putting out BS info in orded to elicit a response from Bay & Co.

-The reasons why they went with a huge long nose truck for OP (BTW, regarding the flames, there is a context for them like Orci pointed out). Bay said they did test with flat noses (FN) for scale purposes, and the FN would only be about 20 to 25 feet tall, so they went with the biggest truck they could find: the Peterbilt. We're talking 40 to 50 foot tall robots here. The physics for these robots have to be real...aka no magically disappearing parts. Also, OP is going to have much more red than what was shown in the supposedly "leaked" photo.

-Regarding the designers... all I can say is he said they all had to be fans of the show in order to get their jobs.

-Regarding the Ludacris rumor...no, he does not have a part in TF.

[Kaptain0wnage]

I never understood why they transformed into Earth vehicles when theyre from another planet.

[True]

The had to adapt to their surroundings, to be "in diguise". if not they would have been thought of alien ship and shot down to be probbed by scientist and such......I'm guessing.

[C0lin]

Maybe that's the form that he steals his vehicle form from.

Kapt, True is right. They needed to fit in.........for some reason. They were mostly in robot form in the cartoon anyway.

[Tulare]

I never understood why they transformed into Earth vehicles when theyre from another planet.

When they crashed on Earth, the system that was running their ship scanned the world upon it's reactivation. It choose forms for each of them, I think for disguise as well as function. Autobots and Decepticons having roughly the same technology, were both affected in this way.

Yes it is sad that I can remember the first episode.

[TigerClaw]

When they crashed on Earth, the system that was running their ship scanned the world upon it's reactivation. It choose forms for each of them, I think for disguise as well as function. Autobots and Decepticons having roughly the same technology, were both affected in this way.

Yes it is sad that I can remember the first episode.
You forgot to mention that they crashed in the side of a mountain about a million years ago, Then when it was present time, a volcano eruption caused the ship's computer to reactivate.

[Zidy]

I remember OP being a big monkey at one point, on an old PS1 game, and Megatron was a T-Rex. I don't remember the cartoons too much though.

[JohnnyWuFei]

I remember OP being a big monkey at one point, on an old PS1 game, and Megatron was a T-Rex. I don't remember the cartoons too much though.

That was Beast Wars... different characters.

[C0lin]

That was Beast Wars... different characters.

Same characters, different eras. Well, the time line thing got a bit confusing, but I think that's right. I remember when they found the Arc and Optimus Primal became all huge.

[Ichiban]

Same characters, different eras. Well, the time line thing got a bit confusing, but I think that's right. I remember when they found the Arc and Optimus Primal became all huge.

Yeah but it was still different characters since Optimus Primal was not Optimus Prime, Plus the Autobot and Decepticon war was over by then. Beast Wars they were Maximals vs Predacons which were to be evolved versions of the Autobots and Decepticon respectively.

[Flavius]

No offense to any fans, but Beast Wars was shit. In fact, every Transformers series aside from the one that I watched on Saturday mornings roughly 20 years or so ago has sucked the big one.

Here's hoping Bay and co. don't screw the pooch with this one. As for the big-nosed big rig, that's a cosmetic change that I can deal with.

I better get a rapping Porche 911 Jazz, though...if not, I'm going to be seriously pissed and...someone..will taste my fist!

[Mr. Young]

No offense to any fans, but Beast Wars was shit. In fact, every Transformers series aside from the one that I watched on Saturday mornings roughly 20 years or so ago has sucked the big one.

Here's hoping Bay and co. don't screw the pooch with this one. As for the big-nosed big rig, that's a cosmetic change that I can deal with.

I better get a rapping Porche 911 Jazz, though...if not, I'm going to be seriously pissed and...someone..will taste my fist!

You have to give Beast Wars a chance man. I thought it was the worst too until I actually watched two or three episode consecutively and then it was alright. The pay offs are great if you watch the series consistently. Now I can entertain an argument about Beast Machines not being good, though I'd disagree some, and everything after that basically turns TransFormers into pokemon which is sacrilege.

As far as the big nose truck my beef is that the truck will turn into a robot but it won't look like Prime.

Now I don't think there is going to be Jazz:
1) Because I don't think Porsche wants any parts of it and
2) I bet the studio won't approve the "jive talking."

I not sure how I feel about that but the fact of the matter is if you have a giant robot but it doesn’t turn into a Porsche and it doesn’t jive talk it's just not Jazz.

[TigerClaw]

You have to give Beast Wars a chance man. I thought it was the worst too until I actually watched two or three episode consecutively and then it was alright. The pay offs are great if you watch the series consistently. Now I can entertain an argument about Beast Machines not being good, though I'd disagree some, and everything after that basically turns TransFormers into pokemon which is sacrilege.

As far as the big nose truck my beef is that the truck will turn into a robot but it won't look like Prime.

Now I don't think there is going to be Jazz:
1) Because I don't think Porsche wants any parts of it and
2) I bet the studio won't approve the "jive talking."

I not sure how I feel about that but the fact of the matter is if you have a giant robot but it doesn’t turn into a Porsche and it doesn’t jive talk it's just not Jazz.
I wouldn't mind if they had Jazz doing the Gansta talk, Heh.

[C0lin]

I wouldn't mind if they had Jazz doing the Gansta talk, Heh.

Then his name wouldn't/shouldn't be Jazz.

[Mr. Young]

I wouldn't mind if they had Jazz doing the Gansta talk, Heh.

It's a comment like that that makes the studio stay away from jive talk :-)

[TigerClaw]

It's a comment like that that makes the studio stay away from jive talk :-)
Jive talk is so 80s, If that character is in the movie, I wonder what sort of dialect would he have? It has to reflect the current times though.

[Mr. Young]

Jive talk is so 80s, If that character is in the movie, I wonder what sort of dialect would he have? It has to reflect the current times though.

To be honest if it was me making this movie, I would have made it a striaght 80's period piece. Then you could have tape players and 80's model vehicles no problem. It would've been sweet.

[Flavius]

You have to give Beast Wars a chance man. I thought it was the worst too until I actually watched two or three episode consecutively and then it was alright. The pay offs are great if you watch the series consistently. Now I can entertain an argument about Beast Machines not being good, though I'd disagree some, and everything after that basically turns TransFormers into pokemon which is sacrilege.

As far as the big nose truck my beef is that the truck will turn into a robot but it won't look like Prime.

Now I don't think there is going to be Jazz:
1) Because I don't think Porsche wants any parts of it and
2) I bet the studio won't approve the "jive talking."

I not sure how I feel about that but the fact of the matter is if you have a giant robot but it doesn’t turn into a Porsche and it doesn’t jive talk it's just not Jazz.

How dare you ask me to apply rational thought and objectivity! :p

Seriously, maybe I'll give it a second chance. I think I have a link somewhere to some episodes that Hasbro has hosted on some site or another. For the record, I do have a good friend who loves the Beast Wars series...so much that he went out (much to his wife's chagrin) and purchased almost every toy ever released in conjunction with the show.

EDIT:

To be honest if it was me making this movie, I would have made it a striaght 80's period piece. Then you could have tape players and 80's model vehicles no problem. It would've been sweet.

Agree on all counts. There is no need to try to make this series somehow more relevant. I loved the excess that was the 80's and think that current movie-goers could accept it just fine, along with vehicles that transform into robots.

[TigerClaw]

To be honest if it was me making this movie, I would have made it a striaght 80's period piece. Then you could have tape players and 80's model vehicles no problem. It would've been sweet.
But the casual moviegoer wouldnt buy into that whole idea, The movie has to be set in present day, We as moviegoers would be into the movie more if we see things that we all recognize in the current times. From reading some of the on set reports, Theres a part of the movie that takes place in the Middle East, So current events will somehow be reflected in the movie.

[Mr. Young]

But the casual moviegoer wouldnt buy into that whole idea, The movie has to be set in present day, We as moviegoers would be into the movie more if we see things that we all recognize in the current times. From reading some of the on set reports, Theres a part of the movie that takes place in the Middle East, So current events will somehow be reflected in the movie.

TigerClaw I love you man, but you're smoking crack on this one. The 80's weren't that long ago that modern audiences couldn't realte to them. Even a 20 year old can vaugely remeber the 80's. As far as linking things to current events, that's the first step to losing the essence of the charcters.

The 80's is special man. It's like the 70's where you lose that whole archetypal thing of the 50's and 60's. It bred people and things that just don't translate into a modern context. This is especially true with TransFormers.

There is no good way to bring a tape player into modern times but if there's no tape deck then there's no SoundWave. Same thing with IronHide and that old van, dude. you can make him an SUV but then it's not IronHide its an new TrailBreaker or something. If it was me I'd but the first movie in the 80's and save the current times for a sequel.

[TigerClaw]

TigerClaw I love you man, but you're smoking crack on this one. The 80's weren't that long ago that modern audiences couldn't realte to them. Even a 20 year old can vaugely remeber the 80's. As far as linking things to current events, that's the first step to losing the essence of the charcters.

The 80's is special man. It's like the 70's where you lose that whole archetypal thing of the 50's and 60's. It bred people and things that just don't translate into a modern context. This is especially true with TransFormers.

There is no good way to bring a tape player into modern times but if there's no tape deck then there's no SoundWave. Same thing with IronHide and that old van, dude. you can make him an SUV but then it's not IronHide its an new TrailBreaker or something. If it was me I'd but the first movie in the 80's and save the current times for a sequel.
For this movie there using a lot of artistic license to be able to make the characters fit the modern times, If soundwave is in the movie, He will transform into a boombox and not a tape player. Another thing, There won't be any mass shifting for the characters, Cause Transformers mass shifting from something small then transforming into big robots isn't realistic. Take example Soundwave in the original cartoons, He transforms into a very tiny tape recorder, When he transforms to robot form, He is suddenly very tall like the rest of the decepticons. Same goes for Megatron, He transforms into a very small gun, But when he transforms back to robot mode, Hes suddenly huge. What they are carefully doing for the characters is not have any magically disapearing parts. Any characters that have large vehicle modes will look enormous when they transform into robots, But anything thats small like a say an Ipod or XBox, Which are rumoured to transform in the movie, Will end up looking like 4 inch tall robots.

[TigerClaw]

penny-arcade.com posted there latest comic about the Transformers, You can check it out right here (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2006/07/17). :)

[Mr. Young]

For this movie there using a lot of artistic license to be able to make the characters fit the modern times, If soundwave is in the movie, He will transform into a boombox and not a tape player. Another thing, There won't be any mass shifting for the characters, Cause Transformers mass shifting from something small then transforming into big robots isn't realistic. Take example Soundwave in the original cartoons, He transforms into a very tiny tape recorder, When he transforms to robot form, He is suddenly very tall like the rest of the decepticons. Same goes for Megatron, He transforms into a very small gun, But when he transforms back to robot mode, Hes suddenly huge. What they are carefully doing for the characters is not have any magically disapearing parts. Any characters that have large vehicle modes will look enormous when they transform into robots, But anything thats small like a say an Ipod or XBox, Which are rumoured to transform in the movie, Will end up looking like 4 inch tall robots.

I understand they want to make the movie feel as real as possible but they shouldn't be silly about this. Your making a movie about giant mechanical lifeforms from another planet that tranform into different things for sake of disguise and military dominance. It's kind of a far out concept. To say mass shifting isn't realistic is ridiclous when you're making the giant alien robot movie. A 4 inch robot may be realistic if it transformed from an ipod but it's also utterly useless in a fight whether that be with a giant robot or a human. Michael Bay needs me as a consultant.

[TigerClaw]

Here are a couple of on set photos that I found from another forum.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/19/77611/1atfrc0.jpg

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/19/77611/1bmegatrontfue2.jpg

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/19/77611/1megatrontfgr8.jpg

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/19/77611/directorbay3ur.jpg

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/19/77611/tf4fs.jpg

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/19/77611/tf30eo.jpg

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/19/77611/tf48sg.jpg

[alexsan]

the girl to the left looks a lil bit like morgan webb

[JohnnyWuFei]

Transformers Movie Optimus Prime Robot Mode Information

Members of the TFW2005 crew at the SDCC met with an individual that was on the set of the upcoming Transformers live action movie last week. He had an image of a 25 foot tall model of Optimus Prime in robot mode. The Transformation appears to be similiar to G2 Laser Prime and has similiar visual features to G1 Optimus Prime.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=103368

[TigerClaw]

Some major news was posted today and this coming directly from latinoreview.com.

Comic Con Exclusive Scoop: Voice of Optimus Prime!
Date: July 21, 2006

By: Kellvin Chavez
Source: Mike

We're continuing to work for you guys here at Comic Con. We told you who the Joker will be. We brought you a earlly look at the Watchmen script. Now here's another bit of info for you. Live from Comic Con with another EXCLUSIVE scoop before The Transformers panel in a couple hours time. We've got the news you die hard Transfomers fans want to hear!

The voice of Optimus Prime will sound familiar to you. We've just learned from our buddy Mike that the original voice of Optimus Prime from the cartoon series will reprise his vocal duties for the upcoming Transformers Movie! That's right, Peter Cullen will voice the Optimus Prime character!

Now folks, remember where you heard this first. We work hard to get you this stuff first and it sucks to see other sites post stuff and take credit for it.

We've got a couple more days here in Comic Con and a ton more scoops out there we're tracking down for you. Keep checking the site for hourly updates.

[Digital*Firefly]

Thank God.

[Loserly]

Yes, but still, Michael Bay. :(

[Blackwolf]

Hopefully now we won't have a new thread every time one of the actors on the set farts. Keep all Transformers movie talk in here.

[JohnnyWuFei]

He hasn't landed it yet... he's just being heavily considered for the role, thats not confirmation or anything. Which in itself is old news.

You might want to check the source next time since that site has a "script" review for Wolverine, in which a script hasn't even been made for it yet.

[TigerClaw]

He hasn't landed it yet... he's just being heavily considered for the role, thats not confirmation or anything. Which in itself is old news.
Its not old news, This just came in today, Latinoreview is a very reliable source, There at Comic Con.

[JohnnyWuFei]

Cullen auditioned for the role months ago... and Don Murphy said they were considering him for the role. So yeah, old news.

[Digital*Firefly]

They would be stupid not to cast Cullen.

[JohnnyWuFei]

They would be stupid not to cast Cullen.

That's so true, but then again it is fucking Hollywood.

[TigerClaw]

www.iesb.net also confirms about Peter Cullen being cast.

[JohnnyWuFei]

www.iesb.net also confirms about Peter Cullen being cast.

Now that I trust a bit more... and Roberto Orci (screenwriter) just confirmed it.

[TigerClaw]

Heres info posted from filmforce.ign.com

Comic-Con 2006: Transformer Voice Cast Buzz
Will Peter Cullen be the voice of Prime?
by Chris Carle

July 21, 2006 - This year's Comic-Con is the last where Transformers movie news can possibly be revealed, as the film releases next year on July 4th. As such, plenty of aspects of the film are being hinted at while the main, big secrets of the film remain under lock and key. At today's Hasbro Transformers toy panel, the toy company debuted the new 20th Century edition DVD box, and talked briefly about the upcoming live action Michael Bay film based on their toys.

Toy Designer Aaron Archer, who has been working closely with members of Bay's production team, stated the film "has a lot of heart; very cool," and told fans that the changes being made to the core Transformers are "nothing to worry about." He went on to say that the characters are not complete departures. "I think they're new interpretations," he stated.

Perhaps the most interesting tidbit gleaned from the panel is the fact that Peter Cullen is seriously being considered by the filmmakers for the voice of Optimus Prime. Cullen played the voice of Prime, and several other Transformers, in both the animated series and Transformers: The Movie. Fan support for Cullen as Prime has blossomed on Internet message boards, and according to members of the panel, Michael Bay and company are looking into using Cullen as a result.

Archer went on to state that "the movie stands alone at this point," and probably will not weave into the various storylines of toys and future television series. Stay tuned to IGN's Comic-Con coverage of this film, as more details are sure to be unveiled as the weekend continues.

[TigerClaw]

Alright, Superherohype.com is also confirming it, Heres what they posted.

Cullen Confirmed as the Voice of Optimus Prime
Source: Superhero Hype!
July 21, 2006


The original voice of Transformers' Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen, will also voice the character in Paramount's anticipated big screen adaptation. Cullen made the announcement over the phone during the studio's presentation at the San Diego Comic-Con today.

[JohnnyWuFei]

Frank Welker Auditions for Live Action Transformers Movie
Our crew at San Diego Comic Con reports in that they've heard first hand from an official source that Frank Welker has indeed sent in an audition tape for the role of Megatron.

Apparently, like Cullen, the powers that be are heavily considering his audition.

Could Frank Welker, the voice of the original Megatron, join Peter Cullen, the voice of the original Optimus Prime, in the upcoming movie? Just imagine how it would feel not only for the fans, but for the two voice actors to, once again after 21 years, relive their age old battle?


http://www.tfw2005.com/index.php

[TigerClaw]

aintitcool.com (www.aintitcoolnews.com) has posted two new Transformers teaser posters, They look nice.

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2006/TFauto.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2006/TFdecept.jpg

[TigerClaw]

latinoreview.com has posted a couple of new pictures on the set of the Transformers movie, Check them out.

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_6634.jpg

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_6635.jpg

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_6636.jpg

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_6637.jpg

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_6638.jpg

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_6639.jpg

[True]

Constructicons?

[TigerClaw]

Constructicons?
I don't know.

[gorilla]

That's just five pictures of a tractor crane arm. Why'd they consider that newsworthy?

[TigerClaw]

That's just five pictures of a tractor crane arm. Why'd they consider that newsworthy?
Cause it might be one of the transformers.

[TigerClaw]

www.jalopnik.com has posted two pictures of what apears to be Ironhide for the movie, Somehow they made him into a black pickup truck, You can read about it here (http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/movies/exclusive-transformer-pics-ironhide-spotted-on-wilshire-blvd-190681.php)

http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/assets/resources/2006/07/Ironhide_01_400.jpg

http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/assets/resources/2006/07/Ironhide_02_400.jpg

[gorilla]

It's just a crane though. lol

Nice truck, by the way. That is super clean.

[alexsan]

good thing my net handle is optimus prime.

[JohnnyWuFei]

good thing my net handle is optimus prime.

:smt042

[gorilla]

good thing my net handle is optimus prime.

That puts you in a position to possibly have the best net handle and e-mail address for the movie release.

/Elias

[TigerClaw]

Check this out, Someone created a concept art drawing based on that leaked Bumbobee pic we all seen.

http://img447.imageshack.us/img447/9271/bumblebeejs4.jpg

[alexsan]

That puts you in a position to possibly have the best net handle and e-mail address for the movie release.

/Elias
gonna be rollin in the pussy

[JohnnyWuFei]

An excellent fanmade teaser for the movie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B45xdKewFwA

[TigerClaw]

An excellent fanmade teaser for the movie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B45xdKewFwA
I seen that one, Honestly, I think that fan made teaser was way better then the official teaser, I love the Ark crashing into the paramount mountain.

[gorilla]

Check this out, Someone created a concept art drawing based on that leaked Bumbobee pic we all seen.

http://img447.imageshack.us/img447/9271/bumblebeejs4.jpg

You sure that's concept art? It looks like a photo of an action figure.

gonna be rollin in the pussy

Are you interested in making a fan forum for both the Transformers and the Lord of the Rings? Because I'd moderate it for free.

[TigerClaw]

You sure that's concept art? It looks like a photo of an action figure.



Are you interested in making a fan forum for both the Transformers and the Lord of the Rings? Because I'd moderate it for free.
Its a concept drawing that somebody from the Don Murphy message board created.

[gorilla]

It just looks incredibly similar to the pictures of old Transformer action figures from the old Montgomery Ward toy catalogues.

[TigerClaw]

Brand new behind the scenes footage from the movie from Access Hollywood. If you look carefully at the very end they briefly show an animated storyboard and you can one of them. To view the video click on this link (http://video.accesshollywood.com/v/?linkId=25416#) and click on Watch Video Now.

[alexsan]

Are you interested in making a fan forum for both the Transformers and the Lord of the Rings? Because I'd moderate it for free.
hey now, the go-bots are the kmart transformers.

[TigerClaw]

You can now download the Access Hollywood behind the scenes clip in quicktime format right here (http://www.shootfortheedit.com/media/tfaccess01.mov). Here are some screencaptures from the video.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7587/00qf5.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/29/01fg9.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4762/02we5.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8886/04id6.jpg

http://img348.imageshack.us/img348/3222/07wd0.jpg

[TigerClaw]

Heres the rest.

http://img414.imageshack.us/img414/4057/09yf8.jpg

http://img414.imageshack.us/img414/5408/10zg2.jpg

http://img348.imageshack.us/img348/4426/11tg5.jpg

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/4454/12yt8.jpg

http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/4346/13bk3.jpg

http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/1715/14vk8.jpg

[JohnnyWuFei]

Good god... you could have just had the link by itself.

[TigerClaw]

Good god... you could have just had the link by itself.
I did posted the link, you have to go to page 16 and look for my post with the link to the quicktime version.

[TigerClaw]

Possible pictures of Optimus Prime and Ratchet?

Optimus Prime?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/RWHansen/opt1.jpg

Ratchet?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/RWHansen/amb1.jpg

Foot of a Transformer?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/RWHansen/opt2.jpg

[TigerClaw]

AccessHollywood.com has posted an extended version of the behind the scenes footage, This one shows a lot more of the filming that wasn't shown on TV and its about 4 minutes long, You can check it out right here (http://video.accesshollywood.com/v/?linkId=25436). Shia looked scared as fuck. :D

[TigerClaw]

More behind the scenes and info on Transformers from MTV's Overdrive, You can watch the video here (http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/player.jhtml?name=news&launchedFrom=). Btw, Megan Fox called Ratchet a Nurse?

Heres the youtube version of the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQsfRLPavCU

[TigerClaw]

Two pictures have been circulating around some of the Transformers message boards as of today. Wether there authentic, Some claim that it could be the movie's Optimus Prime since its basically a shot of his arm which shows the red flames like in the pic of the truck we seen resently. And the other is a shot of his face, But theres a black bar in the center covering his face. Check it out.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2782/opamrlrs9.jpg

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/8864/hedudegg2.jpg

[True]

More behind the scenes and info on Transformers from MTV's Overdrive, You can watch the video here (http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/player.jhtml?name=news&launchedFrom=). Btw, Megan Fox called Ratchet a Nurse?

Heres the youtube version of the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQsfRLPavCU
Dude! They mentioned Transformers 2 &3!!

[TigerClaw]

Dude! They mentioned Transformers 2 &3!!
Yeah. :)

[TigerClaw]

Theres going to be a Transformers movie Live Chat this Friday August 18th with the writers of the movie. Heres the info from aintitcoolnews.com
TRANSFORMERS Movie Scripters To Bravely Face Raging Hoards Of Geeks In Live Web Chat...Tomorrow!! Join In!!

Merrick here...

Tomorrow (Friday August 18) you'll be able to participate in a live video chat with Alex Kurtzman and Bob Orci, writers of the TRANSFORMERS movie.
The chat will happen via Yahoo tomorrow at 11a.m. Pacific Time (that's 2pm Eastern).
Among the information to be gleaned from the chat? The finalized identities of all Autobots/Decepticons to appear in the film. Folks following the long and winding tale of TRANSFORMERS here on AICN may recall that various drafts of the film's script used "place holder" names/identities for robots; the final word on who shows up in the movie will come down in this conference.
Alex and Bob will also be answering questions from the Geeky masses - questions you can begin submitting shortly via message boards at the official TRANSFORMERS movie website (which you can access HERE (http://www.transformersmovie.com/)).
Be sure to check the official site for the specific Yahoo conference address; we'll update this article as well when the URL becomes available.
This may be a fantastic opportunity to have some long gestating questions answered; I think it's way cool The Powers That Be are pushing open the doors a little in regards to this project. Something like this is long overdue, as far as I'm concerned, and could be a lot of fun...

[TigerClaw]

Quick reminder that the Transformers Q&A webcast will start today at 2:00pm EST. :)

[TigerClaw]

I just finished watching a yahoo live webcast with the writers of the Transformers movie. They officially announced the characters that are going to be in the movie as well as answered questions sent by the fans, Here are the characters as followed.

Autobots:

Optimus Prime
noble, elegant and shakespearean leader of the Autobots

Bumblebee
scout, smallest of the Autobots, most connected to humans

Jazz
very eager, very contemporary and very stylish; looks at human culture and picks out what he likes best

Ratchet
medic/science officer, smartest of the Autobots; vehicle mode: Emergency vehicle

Ironhide
tough and gritty soldier, the muscle in the Autobot team


Decepticons:

Megatron
most advanced being in the universe, not purely evil, has a darwinist approach towards humanity (survival of the fittest), treats humans like we treat animals

Starscream
plotting to overthrow Megatron, the classic "banter" between Megatron and Starscream is intact

Brawl
a pissed off, eager brute who charges into battle, even if there's no point in doing so

Bonecrusher
the most Constructicon-like of the bots; a fascist who hates all Decepticons except Megatron

Barricade
a scout, a camouflaged hunter, vehicle mode - cop car

Scorponok
most BeastWars/Dinobot-like bot, makes total sense in the environment he's in (desert, scorpion)

Frenzy
infiltrator; the character evolved from Soundwave to Frenzy; very small

Blackout
transport for the Decepticons, kind of like the Decepticon version of "Ratchet"; sends out an EMP-blast to block out all electronical detection devices prior to a Decepticon attack, so "you won't know what hit you".

[TigerClaw]

Here are some leaked photos that just came out.

Optimus Prime

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/4320/primealtlb8.jpg

Bumbobee

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5220/beeos6.jpg

Ironhide, Bumbobee, Optimus Prime and Ratchet

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8678/groupdi9.jpg

This might be Megatron incased in some ice.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6581/megseo5.jpg

[Digital*Firefly]

I'm staying away from this thread til after 7-4-07. Too many spoilers.

[TigerClaw]

I'm staying away from this thread til after 7-4-07. Too many spoilers.
Oh I know you can't fight the urge to peak every once in a while, Heh.

[Jimmysdown]

triple post... nice

If they screw up Starscream... it's over for me. He'd better be awesome. I'm already skeptical without Chris Latta.

[BloodShot iPod]

No Soundwave, No deal!

Who am I kidding? I will still love this movie. I'd better anyway.

[Digital*Firefly]

No Soundwave, No deal!

Who am I kidding? I will still love this movie. I'd better anyway.

Soundwave has to be in. I'm sure they'll show him in a teaser in a few months.

[TigerClaw]

With all the stuff we seen durring the day with the webcast of the writers and the leaked photos. Another big scoop happens. tfw2005.com has posted images of what apears to be are the Transformers movie toy prototypes, Check them out below.

Blackout Movie Concept and Toy Prototype

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1979/untitledbf5.png

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1623/untitledgr7.png

Optimus Prime Movie Concept

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6277/3941344e686dd24405tk3.jpg

Starscream Toy Prototype

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/2500/starscreamtoyqn4.jpg

Scorponok Toy Prototype

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/6793/scorponokhi7.jpg

[BloodShot iPod]

WOW! Those look crazy! Starscream kinda looks like ass in my opinion.

[TigerClaw]

dvdtimes.co.uk has posted a great interview with Peter Cullen, You can read it here (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=62478).

[gorilla]

You've got a serious stiffy for this movie, eh, TigerClaw?

[TigerClaw]

For those who missed the live webcast on friday, You can now watch the archive of it right here. (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/movies/more/1808716430/1809744372/?http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/mf/frame?theme=minfo&lid=wmv-300-p.1469755-170600,wmv-700-p.1469756-170600,wmv-1000-p.1469757-170600,wmv-56-p.1469753-170600,wmv-100-p.1469754-170600,wmv-28-p.1469753-170600&id=1808716430&f=1808716430&mspid=1809744372&type=m&a=0,15)

[TigerClaw]

You've got a serious stiffy for this movie, eh, TigerClaw?
I'm not the only person on this board who can't wait for this movie.

[JohnnyWuFei]

I'm not the only person on this board who can't wait for this movie.
Its true that there are people who are excited for this movie, but you take it to an extreme, Elias.

[TigerClaw]

Its true that there are people who are excited for this movie, but you take it to an extreme, Elias.
Not really, I'm only posting stuff I find worthy enough for those of us who are fans can check out, This thread is not for everybody.

[True]

Hmmm, I've been thinking and it came up to me that the Transformers Are kinda like the X-men in a way. Two of favorite character bases of mine.

You have Optimus Prime/Professor X and Megatron/Magneto

[gorilla]

I'm not the only person on this board who can't wait for this movie.

It wasn't a criticism.

[TigerClaw]

Check out this really cool concept pic.

http://img317.imageshack.us/img317/6858/all3fp7.jpg

Optimus Prime, Ratchet and Brawl?

[Tom the First]

Though this is being done by Michael Bay, I'm anticipating this movie a lot now.

[BloodShot iPod]

Check out this really cool concept pic.

http://img317.imageshack.us/img317/6858/all3fp7.jpg

Optimus Prime, Ratchet and Brawl?

I think the one on the right is Megatron. I could have sworn I heard he was going to be a tank. Plus, the gun on his arm is very Megatron like.

[Mr. Young]

I think the one on the right is Megatron. I could have sworn I heard he was going to be a tank. Plus, the gun on his arm is very Megatron like.

I agree. Let me ask this question though. Does it bother anyone else that these characters look nothing like the cartoon or in some cases comic book counter parts? These robots are pretty cool looking but they just don't look like TransFormers to me. It's bothering me some and I feel like a nay sayer for it but is it too much to ask that ratcher and Megatron have a face? What do you guys think?

[Digital*Firefly]

I agree. Let me ask this question though. Does it bother anyone else that these characters look nothing like the cartoon or in some cases comic book counter parts? These robots are pretty cool looking but they just don't look like TransFormers to me. It's bothering me some and I feel like a nay sayer for it but is it too much to ask that ratcher and Megatron have a face? What do you guys think?

Yeah it does bother me a little. It looks like they're trying to make them look very complex. I guess when it comes down to it the only thing this will have in common with the original cartoon is robots transform into things and Autobots fight Decepticons. I'm at the point where I've accepted it's not going to be G1 and hope for a great movie.

[Jimmysdown]

Yeah it does bother me a little. It looks like they're trying to make them look very complex. I guess when it comes down to it the only thing this will have in common with the original cartoon is robots transform into things and Autobots fight Decepticons. I'm at the point where I've accepted it's not going to be G1 and hope for a great movie.

agreed, in the comics they were at least anthropomorphic... resembled some kind of humanoid

these guys look like they could have a critical failure at any one of their 72 moving joints

[TigerClaw]

Keep in mind that the pic I just posted is just a fan's interpretation based on the vehicles that we seen for the characters.

[Digital*Firefly]

these guys look like they could have a critical failure at any one of their 72 moving joints

i laughed out loud at that one.

[JohnnyWuFei]

Of all of the designs, they look a lot like the Beast Machines designs and the Transtech designs (seems like Hasbro gets to use Transtech again).

[gorilla]

Optimus Prime still looks pretty similar to his cartoon counterpart.

[Jimmysdown]

ugh... I hope not

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6647/strscqj0.jpg

[Somewhere In There]

The Transformers series has been going on for a while now. In each remake new versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron are made, then new minions are usually added as well. So what if they don't look exactly the same as a particular version that we might have liked best, they still look awesome.

Does anyone remember Beast Wars? Optimus Prime most definately didn't look like a firetruck or an 18 wheeler in that series.

And in the long run, of the three characters in that picture, the only one I didn't recognize quickly was Megatron. When you look at that pic I can guarentee that almost anyone would think: "Wow, Optimus looks pretty badass right there."
Look at the head, the red, and the blue, all of which have been the same on nearly every Optimus model (except for Beast Wars :D).

[TigerClaw]

The Transformers series has been going on for a while now. In each remake new versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron are made, then new minions are usually added as well. So what if they don't look exactly the same as a particular version that we might have liked best, they still look awesome.

Does anyone remember Beast Wars? Optimus Prime most definately didn't look like a firetruck or an 18 wheeler in that series.

And in the long run, of the three characters in that picture, the only one I didn't recognize quickly was Megatron. When you look at that pic I can guarentee that almost anyone would think: "Wow, Optimus looks pretty badass right there."
Look at the head, the red, and the blue, all of which have been the same on nearly every Optimus model (except for Beast Wars :D).
In Beast Wars, He was known as Optimus Primal and he transforms to a gorilla.

[Ichiban]

The Transformers series has been going on for a while now. In each remake new versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron are made, then new minions are usually added as well. So what if they don't look exactly the same as a particular version that we might have liked best, they still look awesome.

Does anyone remember Beast Wars? Optimus Prime most definately didn't look like a firetruck or an 18 wheeler in that series.

And in the long run, of the three characters in that picture, the only one I didn't recognize quickly was Megatron. When you look at that pic I can guarentee that almost anyone would think: "Wow, Optimus looks pretty badass right there."
Look at the head, the red, and the blue, all of which have been the same on nearly every Optimus model (except for Beast Wars :D).

It is important to note that Optimus Primal, leader of the Maximal faction in the Beast Wars animated series and toyline, is not Optimus Prime - he is a descendant of his, who took the name to honor the Autobot leader. The same applies to the Megatron of this universe.

[TigerClaw]

It is important to note that Optimus Primal, leader of the Maximal faction in the Beast Wars animated series and toyline, is not Optimus Prime - he is a descendant of his, who took the name to honor the Autobot leader. The same applies to the Megatron of this universe.
Another thing to note. Starscream was in an episode of Beast Wars, His spirit took over the body of the character called Waspinator.

[Ichiban]

Another thing to note. Starscream was in an episode of Beast Wars, His spirit took over the body of the character called Waspinator.

He was also seen in stasis lock in the Ark when Megatron tried to kill the original Optimus Prime.

[Jimmysdown]

Another thing to note. Starscream was in an episode of Beast Wars, His spirit took over the body of the character called Waspinator.
yes, the point I was making. I hope they didn't get the idea from that one BW episode. Not terrible if they did but....
certain things shouldn't get messed with.

[True]

There is even a quote from Don Murphy concerning the negative feedback. He actually points to one poster whose been disagreeing with most of there decisions. This bothers them so much that they decided to speak out about it

Don Murphy Quote:
But lets talk Transformers shall we? There has been a lot of leaks of photos, scripts, tidbits both true and false. Roberto and Alex spoke on a webcast this week. Lots of things coming out which are costing people their jobs. Good stuff, bad stuff.

But you know what? You havent actually SEEN a damn thing yet.

Now the negative ninnies out there, the people like Bowspearer who just live in a cesspool of hatred, will say Weve seen enough. This isnt my Transformers. To those people who are so old school and stuck in their ways I say the following- Go away. Seriously. We dont need you here. You hate and you havent SEEN a damn thing yet.

Oh sure, Prime doesnt look EXACTLY like he did in the cartoon. The Autobots are only five. The Decepticons dont have Soundwave. There are complaints out the wazoo. Well you know what?

I have complaints too. There are things I wanted in this film which are not going to be in there. But I know what some of you know- filmmaking is not a democracy. Hell, Adam Goodman is in charge of production at Dreamworks. Hes the guy who BOUGHT this film. He is working day and night to get this ready for July 07. There are things I know he wishes were in the film. But they arent. Youve talked online here to Brian Goldner. He owns the property but everything is not EXACTLY as he wishes. Tom Desanto is the most devoted producer out there- I know there are things he wishes were in there. You saw that Alex and Bob didnt get everything they wanted. And Michael Bay, who spends 16 hour days shooting this mega-film? Michael Bay who sets up every shot himself and oversees to the point of operating the camera at times? Hes made a zillion compromises to get a great film he can be happy with.

No, filmmaking is a series of happy accidents. When Tom and I shopped this project around every studio passed, including Dreamworks and Paramount. When those two studios and others came around, we ended up with Dreamworks because Steven Spielberg and Adam Goodman (and creative VPS John Fox and Marc Haimes) knew that this was a BIG cool idea for a franchise. Hell, those guys wanted it in cinemas THIS summer. Its now 07 because everyone wants to get it right. No one is trying to make anything but a great film here.

When I say you havent SEEN anything, think about it. Youve seen a toy mold. A truck still. A Bumblebee model with a guy underneath it.

You havent SEEN Bumblebee transform. You havent SEEN Optimus walk or Megatron awaken. Youve seen sketches, designs and stills. Most of you get it when Brian Goldner says We are doing something here that has never been done. Hes right. The technology is there to make a LIVE ACTION Transformers film. To make several of them. But this is not a cartoon. There are cartoons already. Hasbro is making more. This is something new and different. LIVE ACTION robots.

So you negative ninnies- Id like you to give us a break. And if you dont, Id like you to go away for a while. Seriously. Come back in six months. Wait until you SEE something that Michael and ILM and all of us have done. Not some leaked bullshit from some coward. Wait till you SEE the magic that I believe will be Transformers the Live Action Movie. Then if you dont like what you see, hate away. Till then, I challenge you to be a grown up and reserve judgment. Even the majority who seem to like what you see have a right to hate later on.

Were trying to do this right- to appeal to the fans and the rest of the world. Cullen is hired. Welker is going through the process. Other things are being reviewed and considered.

There will always be someone who wants to hate. Thats so easy.

But I challenge the haters to wait until they SEE a Transformer in Live Action.

And the rest of you, most of you, thanks for the many suggestions and kind words. It continues to be a surprising and fun ride.

Hang Tight Stooges, Hang Tight.

They said it was gonna be a G1 movie now they are saying it's not (after people start complaining of how it's not G1 after the changes they've made). Fanboys can suck but I don agree with some of the complaints.

[TigerClaw]

Ladies and Gentlemen! Here is the one and only Megatron! aintitcoolnews.com first reported these but then had to remove the images, But I found them elsewhere, Anyways, They mention that these are still a work in progress.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9075/megatron1sg7.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/8982/megatron2ur4.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4594/megatronheadik0.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/4035/megatronhead2gi1.jpg

Note: Before any of you guys start bitching, Keep in mind that this is his Cybertronian form prior to scanning any earth vehicles

[BloodShot iPod]

That is the coolest and worst thing I have ever seen. He looks awesome, but It's not Megatron. His vehicle mode is "Alien Jet"? Aren't transformers aliens to begin with?

[Digital*Firefly]

his eye doesn't look like it does on the poster, unless that's not Megatron's eye. Maybe it's pre-earth form.

[TigerClaw]

That is the coolest and worst thing I have ever seen. He looks awesome, but It's not Megatron. His vehicle mode is "Alien Jet"? Aren't transformers aliens to begin with?
Alien Robots to be exact, The thing is, Prior to landing on earth, They all had a cybertronian form, But once they scanned earth vehicles and things, There pyschical form changes. This is what Megatron would look like if he hasnt scanned anything on earth to blend in, I could only assume that if they get to do the sequel, Megatron will take in a much different apearance once he scan something on earth.

[C0lin]

That is the coolest and worst thing I have ever seen. He looks awesome, but It's not Megatron. His vehicle mode is "Alien Jet"? Aren't transformers aliens to begin with?

My sentiments exactly. Looks cool, doesn't look like he should. He looks like he transforms into a barbed wire fence.

[Flavius]

I'm not digging that thing they're calling Megatron...not at all.

My childhood is now begging the Hollywood jugheads to at least use some Vaseline...or spit on it...something...anything to ease the pain.

[TigerClaw]

Keep in mind folks that this is still a work in progress, On top of that, This is Megatron's cybertronian form, Which makes you wonder. What do Transformers look like prior to scanning any earth objects?

[Digital*Firefly]

Keep in mind folks that this is still a work in progress, On top of that, This is Megatron's cybertronian form, Which makes you wonder. What do Transformers look like prior to scanning any earth objects?

Well in oringinal cartoon movie random robots on cybertron looked like regular robots. Lile C0lin said, he looks like he turns into a barbed wire fence.

[Mr. Young]

Keep in mind folks that this is still a work in progress, On top of that, This is Megatron's cybertronian form, Which makes you wonder. What do Transformers look like prior to scanning any earth objects?

The first episodes of the cartoon show you what the looked like before scanning earth vehicles. The war within comics do a good job of that too.

[TigerClaw]

The first episodes of the cartoon show you what the looked like before scanning earth vehicles. The war within comics do a good job of that too.
But the cartoon cheated, If you look carefully, They looked the same even after getting scanned on earth. The thing is there apearance would psychically alter if they scanned any earth object.

[Mr. Young]

Ladies and Gentlemen! Here is the one and only Megatron! aintitcoolnews.com first reported these but then had to remove the images, But I found them elsewhere, Anyways, They mention that these are still a work in progress.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9075/megatron1sg7.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/8982/megatron2ur4.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4594/megatronheadik0.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/4035/megatronhead2gi1.jpg

Note: Before any of you guys start bitching, Keep in mind that this is his Cybertronian form prior to scanning any earth vehicles

I'd have to agree that this is super cool looking . . . but is most assuredly not Megatron. I read the big post where the creator dude is asking for some slack and I'm not mad at him. I don't know If I agree with him but I'll give him his six months. But if in six months that thing is still Megatron there's not going to be anything they can say to me to make me feel good about it. In the movie that thing will probably look awesome and be majorly cool. But it won't be G1 world dominating, Starscream hating, Autobot crushing, cannon toting Megatron. And realistically speaking seeing a live action Optimus Prime fight a live action Megatron is what I'm paying my $11 to see. Change all the rest of them. Make the rest of the Decepticons Action masters and Prime run a crew of Maximals or Throttlebots I don't really care as long as I get some semblance of G1 Prime and Megatron. OK I'm done until six months from now :-)

[TigerClaw]

The point Im trying to say is Transformers have cybertronian forms before arriving on earth to scan objects around to blend in. I have a feeling if Megatron doesnt get killed off on this movie and they do the sequel. Perhaps we can see him in a earth based form. The fact to the matter is, Decepticons were meant to look like mean scary looking things, That way we can tell who the good guys and bad guys are. The bad ones being the scariest looking of the bunch of course.

[Mr. Young]

But the cartoon cheated, If you look carefully, They looked the same even after getting scanned on earth. The thing is there apearance would psychically alter if they scanned any earth object.

Not if there physical apperance was conducive to the forms they would have on Earth :-) You're right but really how they look on Earth is correct. How they looked on Cybertron should have been different since the turned into different things there. That's why I mentioned the War Within comics because the do a cool job of interpeting what the robots would look like if they turned into some of the modes we see in the first cartoon. It's a cool series about the War on Cybertron before coming to Earth.

[Mr. Young]

The fact to the matter is, Decepticons were meant to look like mean scary looking things, That way we can tell who the good guys and bad guys are. The bad ones being the scariest looking of the bunch of course.

Dude you tell the good guys from the bad guys from the insignia on their chest. That's all! :-) Which don't seem that prominent if you ask me. Where are they anyway?

[Digital*Firefly]

Dude you tell the good guys from the bad guys from the insignia on their chest. That's all! :-) Which don't seem that prominent if you ask me. Where are they anyway?

Except for the ones you hold your thumb on and they change to the other symbol!

[TigerClaw]

Dude you tell the good guys from the bad guys from the insignia on their chest. That's all! :-) Which don't seem that prominent if you ask me. Where are they anyway?
I think you only see the autobot and decepticon insignia when there in alt mode, Many of the pics we seen of there alt mode had the insignia on them, Ironhide and Barricade for example.

[Jimmysdown]

WAA WAA WAA... there.. done [/bitching]

just an opinion ;)

[True]

The Megatron and Starscream models SUCK!

[TigerClaw]

You know, I wonder if CliffyB has seen all those leaked images? I wonder what he thinks of the Optimus Prime and Megatron designs so far.

[TigerClaw]

In light of the Megatron pic being leaked, The CEO of Hasbro Brian Goldner has posted some comments on the Don Murphy message board regarding the leaked pics.

How do I say this--You guys say you want to see robots NOW, and then, when you see early work-in-progress, you flip out!!!

Let me try to frame where we are headed with TRANSFORMERS, and draw some analogies...you loved G1 the first time you saw it ( and every time since), and so did we...It told a NEW story of sentient beings that have human-like characters, and yet, there is so much more to them than what's on the surface...they transform from recognizable objects to unimaginable robots. They have their own history, and rivalries that we witness, and get swept up in... We all owe it to the next generations of folks to use the technology, storytelling, and access (to real contemporary vehicles/military) that TRANSFORMERS provides to drive this forward...your input in very important as it helps to shape the delivery of TRANFORMERS as a LIVE-ACTION movie. We will show you robots, when they are right....they will be PHOTO-REALISTIC. In fact, this movie could have never been produced much before today....this is worth the effort.

We need to tell an origin story because not everyone is as versed as you in the history....we need to explain elements of the TRANSFORMERS that can be glossed over in animation...there are logic gaps that do need to make sense when a broad global audience buys a ticket and wants to enjoy the show as much as you will...we continue to make progress.

Starcream is a complex character. He is loyal, and yet ready to mutiny all at the same time. He is two-faced and duplicitious...his character will be played out in his design...as he evolves he is looking very cool....

Megatron too is a very important link from past (G1) to present...there are major story elements that will come to light as you watch the film that make his evolving design ring true...of course, he has always had big guns...just wait to see what we have done here....again, LIVE-ACTION....

The comments and jokes about leaving the boards are unjustified...there has never been a group of producers, writiers, and studio executives more engaged in this project, and for that reason not always attached to these boards.

thanks...bg

[TigerClaw]

TFW2005.com has received the following information about the design of Transformers Movie Jazz:

Grey Body.
Visor over eyes.
Claw like fingers.
Body is similar in design to Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in that it has exposed gears, similar feet.
Pontiac Solstice?
Front end of the car becomes his chest.

[True]

You know, I wonder if CliffyB has seen all those leaked images? I wonder what he thinks of the Optimus Prime and Megatron designs so far.
Why? is he a huge fan or something?

[TigerClaw]

Why? is he a huge fan or something?
Hes a huge fan, If you listen to one of the archive shows, Scot actually read on the show CliffyB's open letter to Michael Bay regarding Optimus Prime.

[TigerClaw]

iesb.net has posted a preview of there set visit for the Transformers movie. You can read about it right here (http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_d4j_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=featured&article=215&Itemid=27).

[TigerClaw]

iesb.net has posted a preview of there on set report from the Transformers movie right here. (http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_d4j_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=featured&article=215&Itemid=27) latinoreview.com has posted a preview as well that can be read right here (http://latinoreview.com/news.php?id=907). They have confirmed the height of some of the characters and they are as followed.

Jazz : 13 feet tall
Bumblebee: 17 feet tall
Ratchet: 24 feet tall
Iron Hide: 26 feet tall
Optimus Prime: 28 feet tall
Megatron: 34 feet tall

For some odd reason, They made Jazz a lot smaller then Bumbobee.

[True]

For some odd reason, They made Jazz a lot smaller then Bumbobee. Yeah I caught that right off. WTF?

Megatron is gonna be a Beast!

[TigerClaw]

The cool thing though is Jazz is gonna be a Pontiac Solstice

[True]

The cool thing though is Jazz is gonna be a Pontiac Solstice
He's teh Metro of the group lol.

[Jimmysdown]

For some odd reason, They made Jazz a lot smaller then Bumbobee.
keep fuckin' with the recipe, Michael....

[TigerClaw]

Scifi.com has posted there on set report of the Transformers, They reveal some specific plot points, you can read about it right here. (http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=37687)

[TigerClaw]

latinoreview.com posted new pictures, a video, And a mini report from the set.

Exclusive: Transformers Set Pics, Video, & Mini Report!
Date: August 29, 2006

By: Ronnie Adams
Source: The Malachi Brothers

It's funny how life works. I just got off the phone with Kellvin, who was telling me all about his visit to The Transformers set in downtown Los Angeles. Of course, when I heard about all the cool shit he saw, I was a bit jealous. All right, maybe a bit more than a bit, but you know, words can only do so much. I took some time to try and envision Broadway shut down with all the prop-damage and production chaos that movie sets look like. And then I got an email and envision no more! The Malachi Brothers performed a Malachi Crunch for us! They not only got us some set photos, but also video!

So we got your first look at Jazz, the Pontiac Solstice. That car looks tight! We also have a look at Tyrese in battle garb and Bumble Bee and Ironhide and Ratchet!

The shots are amazing and the video does a great job of showing us the scale of the project! After seeing this stuff, I threw my Transformers Refrigerator magnet I picked up at Comic-Con on my car bumper. Let's see how long it stays on there before someone rips it off.

Thanks guys, you can send us stuff anytime!

Here is what they had to say:

Hola Boys,

I was driving through downtown Los Angeles on Sunday and came across a huge, and I mean HUGE movie set on Broadway. It took up the whole block between 8th and 9th Streets. I pulled over when I saw the flashing traffic warning signs warning about explosions and gunfire. I like explosions and gunfire, so of course, I had to pull over to have a look see.

To my surprise, it turned out to be The Transformers! So I called my brother, because he’s a huge Transformers fan, and he came down with a couple cameras. After all, it’s not every day you can actually contribute to something cool to the internet. So we split up and tried to get as much as we could.

I got a couple snaps of Tyrese in his red beret. My bro got a couple shots of some Transformers. Two of which we’ve seen online, but the grey car there is new I think. The Hummer Search and Rescue Vehicle Truck is new too, I think. I’m not sure though, so you’ll have to double-check that.

There were a ton of security guards walking around, but we tried to be sneaky and got some cool video of some street devastation. The video doesn’t do justice to what the special effects people did. We saw them set the whole thing up from bare street. They placed a bunch of black Styrofoam pieces around to look like a crater. Then they took a crane and placed some beat down cars on some metal braces to make it seem like they were blasted out of the craters. It looked absolutely amazing! The video gives you an idea about the size of the devastation. Toward the end of the video, you’ll see some footage of Bumble Bee Camaro and the Ratchet Truck.

We caught a couple scenes. The first one was a shot of Tyrese jumping out of a black assault vehicle and looking up in the air. I imagine what the scene will be is the Autobots and the Decepticons facing off here, with Tyrese and the assault teams on the same side with the Autobots. Tyrese and Co., Ratchet (rescue vehicle), Bumble Bee (Yellow Camaro), Ironhide (Black GMC 4X4 truck) and Jazz (Grey Sports Car, the latest Pontiac Solstice) come racing down to a showdown as the Decepticons take off into the air.

Another scene involved an exploding Truck. It looked like an old Pepsi truck with Furby’s painted on the sides. I imagine one of the Autobots actually has a head-on collision with the Pepsi/Furby Truck because they set up the Truck on a lift so it when it gets hit, it flies head over end with a huge explosion. The security pushed us all back so we couldn’t find a place where we could get a shot. I tried to climb on top of one of the buildings, but they shut down the majority of the buildings in the area. They were using a lot of green smoke for some reason. I assume this means something because why not just use regular smoke?

Well, I hope you guys find this useful. If you put up up, call us The Malachi Brothers!

Check out the video here (http://latinoreview.com/films_2007/paramount/transformers/setmov.html)

Here are the new pics.

http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7271.jpg

http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7272.jpg

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http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7279.jpg

http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7280.jpg

[TigerClaw]

Heres the rest.

http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7281.jpg

http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7282.jpg

http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7283.jpg

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http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7285.jpg

http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7286.jpg

http://latinoreview.com/images/upload/movieimages/movieimage_7287.jpg

[TigerClaw]

Someone from TFW2005.com has taken this picture from a Trade Show in Las Vegas. Optimus Prime looks awesome and he has a BFG! :D

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2006/opt1.jpg

I updated the image with the one posted from AintitCoolNews.com since its better quality.

[True]

Hott! Nice pics.

[TigerClaw]

aintitcoolnews.com (www.aintitcoolnews.com) has posted a great interview with Shia LaBeouf who plays Sam Witwicky aka Spike. On it he reveals more stuff about the upcomming movie, You can read the full interview right here (http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=24383).

Here's a snippet regarding Megatron.

There are certain things, like Megatron wasn't a jet, you know?
QUINT: I'm curious how that's going to translate. I don't mind that he's a jet so much because even as a kid I thought it was a bit weird that the king of all badass villain robots could turn into a gun that somebody else had to use. It kind of took some of his power away...
SHIA LABEOUF: Right, right. That's sort of what Soundwave was about. Those characters all had meaning because Megatron needed that crutch. Now that that's gone, it's done in other ways. Megatron's crutch now is that he's frozen. But it's modernized. You can't have a toy gun. You've got 9 year olds watching this movie and yes, we're creating mythology, but you can't make a toy gun your antihero and then have Hasbro go out and sell toy guns with the little yellow cap on it, you know? It'll look fuckin' ridiculous to have Megatron with a yellow nose, you know what I mean? It'd look retarded.
The fact that it's a Razor, a plane that nobody's seen before, that the military is giving us... that nobody has filmed or seen. I mean, CNN has not seen this plane and we're filming it. It's cool. It gives it that edgy shit. People have seen guns before, but to make Megatron something that nobody's ever seen and make it an edgy presence... it does, it modernizes it and makes it dangerous again. Guns aren't dangerous. How crazy is that to say? But guns aren't dangerous! You've got guns in movies that aren't dangerous at all, you know? I feel like HERBIE THE LOVE BUG could have had a gun and nobody would have questioned it, you know?

Apparently, Megatron will have an earth alt mode and not the alien jet alt mode that we all seen from that early work in progress image.

[True]

That'll actually be cool. We will probably see the Alien Alt first though, the he changes.

[Ichiban]

I would have liked to see Megatron in a tank mode, which some of his toys that I had also transformed into.

[TigerClaw]

aintitcoolnews.com (www.aintitcoolnews.com) has just posted new pics of Optimus Prime. You can read about it here (http://aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=24396)

New Optimus Prime Pics

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2006/prime1.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2006/prime2.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2006/prime3.jpg

[JohnnyWuFei]

Dude, not to piss on your cheerios or anything... but you should really host the pics that you find on photobucket or on another free image hosting site instead of stealing the bandwidth from sites that your not paying for (i.e. aintitcool and the other various sites you get your news from).

They need to fix Prime's face... other than that, he looks cool.

[TigerClaw]

Dude, not to piss on your cheerios or anything... but you should really host the pics that you find on photobucket or on another free image hosting site instead of stealing the bandwidth from sites that your not paying for (i.e. aintitcool and the other various sites you get your news from).

They need to fix Prime's face... other than that, he looks cool.
Umm, Dude, Many other sites are linking from them to.

[JohnnyWuFei]

Umm, Dude, Many other sites are linking from them to.

Still doesn't give you a right to leech from them unless your paying for their bandwidth. It's stuff like that, that gets sites in trouble. That's all I'm going to say about this.

Back on topic...

I heard that those pics are a few months old and that the designs have been slightly altered.

[TigerClaw]

Here's another image that came out earlier today.

Optimus Prime's Weapon.

http://www.searchsupreme.com/prime_weapons.jpg

[BloodShot iPod]

http://www.searchsupreme.com/prime_weapons.jpg

Optimus Chrome Hound?

[Mr. Young]

If Prime has an arm cannon and Megatron doesn't I may go nuts. I'm going to give the producers the six months they asked for but if it goes down like that it would be worst than them putting Stick in the Elektra movie but not even mentioning him in DD. Really I may go like JTHM nuts.