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Michael Bay: TF2 Characters and Script Template Done

Date: Tuesday, February 12th 2008 6:05pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Rumors, Interviews
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Rottentomatoes.com

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Transformers Movie director Michael Bay recently spoke with Rottentomatoes.com and has announced that, while the Hollywood writers strike may only be hours away from ending (the WGA is expected to make an annoucement tuesday night), he has already prepared an outline himself and is determined to have the film finished for its June 26th 2009 release date.

Read the article on Rottentomatoes by clicking here.

It looks like the Writer's Guild strike could end any day now. But while Michael Bay is not only ready to jump back into development on Transformers 2, it turns out he's already finished writing the story.

"I've been writing Transformers 2," said Bay. "We've got our characters all designed. I always write all my scripts, my movies anyway so at least I've got something to give the writers. It's like a template. We have a really good outline so I worked on that."

It might be a tad unorthodox, but Bay has high pressure demands. "We had to because I want to make my date. I'm not going to let the strike take me down."

Now that the major effects of transforming moving parts have been figured out, Bay has all sorts of new characters in store for the sequel. "When you do your first movie, you break the back of it. Now we can have a lot more fun. We can actually make the depth of these characters more fun and a lot more interesting characters. To see actually what you can achieve visually, you never know. When you go into a movie, you never know visually. I think I've got a lot of fun, interesting, funny characters."

Michael Bay Talks Transformers 2

Date: Monday, February 11th 2008 1:30pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Rumors, Interviews
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): IESB.net, Michael Bay

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Transformers Movie Director Michael Bay was present at the 6th annual Visual Effects Society Awards, where the Transformers Movie won big, taking home four awards (see the story by clicking here), and talked briefly with IESB about the sequel to the film.

You can read the IESB report by clicking here.

Or you can view the video of the interview by clicking here.

Bay went on to talk about the sequel and give some little hints of what we can expect on-screen next summer. Sadly, that's not going to include dinobots.

TakaraTomy to Release Show-Accurate Classics Astrotrain?

Date: Thursday, February 7th 2008 10:40am CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): BBTS.com, the falcon hanger, zodconvoy

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It appears a new show-accurate version of the Classics Astrotrain will be released by TakaraTomy as part of the 'Transformation! Henkei!' line. The figure is currently slated for an April 2008 release.

See the listing at BigBadToyStore.com by clicking here.

Auction for Unreleased Universe Menasor Prototype?

Date: Tuesday, February 5th 2008 2:29pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors, Auctions
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): another_buy, eBay.com, Nekoman

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An auction on eBay has surfaced for what is claimed to be a prototype for the planned, but un-released, Universe Menasor figure. The figure was planned to be a repaint of Machine Wars Optimus Prime originally released as G2 Thunderclash.

See the original artwork for the character, by TF artist Dan Khanna, by clicking here.

See the auction for the supposed prototype by clicking here.

Movie Stockade Found At Retail? IN STOCK At BBTS!

Date: Saturday, February 2nd 2008 7:36am CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Rumors, Sightings, Collectables
Posted by: Tigertrack | Credit(s): The Allspark, BBTS

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Yes, it seems that this cool figure is now starting to show up at retail.

It was found in a Walmart in California, but not too many other sitings have shown up yet.

Good news though! You can nab him for the gas money you'll spend hunting for him at BIGBADTOYSTORE! You can order up the S7 SUV here!

Let us know when you find yours in the Sitings Thread and reporting database.

TFClub to make CLASSICS ULTRA MAGNUS Armor Upgrade.

Date: Saturday, February 2nd 2008 7:29am CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors, People News, Company News, Collectables
Posted by: Tigertrack | Credit(s): TFW 2005

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Is your CLASSICS Ultra Magnus feeling a tad naked? Does he need a little help to feel complete?

TFCLUB, the makers of the Cliffjumper upgrade and the upcoming Masterpiece Starscream upgrade, seem to have hit yet another homerun for upgrade sets.

A blurry picture, and some knowledgable TFClub customer talk on TFW2005 and the Allspark, seem to relate that this is true, and the best part, that the auctions should at least start at an affordable price and that there should be enough for most of the folks who want one.

Will this set come to fruition, and be available for the common folks to get at a reasonable price? Time will tell , but it is certainly interesting to consider.

You can see the thread with blurry image here.

Note: I did not go to the original link, because folks were complaining of viruses there, like last time.

Here's an auction for the CLIFFJUMPER UPGRADE SET from TFClub.

Transformers: The Amusement Park Ride

Date: Friday, January 25th 2008 4:28pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Event News, Rumors
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): IESB.net

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According to a report from IESB.net Paramount Studios and Hasbro are in early discussion about creating a Transformers Movie theme3d Amusement Park ride.

The early plans lead towards the creation of what is known as a "Dark Ride", which according to Wikipedia is a "dark ride or darkride is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially-lit scenes that characteristically contain animation, sounds, music, and other special effects."

One concept that has been discussed involves an amphibious vehicle that takes guests would ride into the battle of a battle between the opposing forces.

As to which characters could be used remains a mystery as designers have been told that some of the robots were unable to be used as they may not be surviving the second or third film.

Due to design and construction times, the timeline of the opening of the Amusement Ride would more than likely co-incide with the release of the third Transformers Ride.

To read the full report, please click here.

Something BIG to make debut on Club Forums Tonight @ 8 PM EST

Date: Wednesday, January 23rd 2008 1:34am CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors, Collector's Club News
Posted by: Bed Bugs | Credit(s): Pete@Botcon.com

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Pete@Botcon has posted an interesting tidbit on the Transformers Collectors Club forums. At 8 PM, Eastern Time, Pete will be posting something as quoted to be "HUGE" exclusively on the Club Forums. There have been no other hints given to what this big news is, but Pete has said that, "You DON'T want to miss this".

To view the announcement, log into your account at the club site. Then click on the "Club News and Updates" forum. From there, click the topic labeled "Super big news for you all".

As this most undoubtedly will be an image of some sort, we expect our members to respect the club and NOT copy the image and post it anywhere. Seibertron.com WILL post a description of what the big surprise is so non-members will have a rough idea what they are missing, but no image copies will be allowed.

Seibertron.com strongly encourages fans to join the Collectors Club so everyone can view breaking news items such as this firsthand. To join the Collectors Club, click here.

Masterpiece Grimlock Confirmed?

Date: Sunday, January 20th 2008 12:38pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): ACtoys.net, Lazerbrain

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ACToys.net has posted what appears to be a teaser image of the upcoming TakaraTomy MP-07 (Masterpiece series). The image is, without a doubt, a silhouette of the Dinobot Leader Grimlock.

See the image in the original thread by clicking here

Transformers Animated Episode 5 now showing On Demand and on Youtube

Date: Friday, January 18th 2008 8:05pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Rumors
Posted by: Bed Bugs | Credit(s): spooieVAULT of Youtube.com and Autobot032

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Episode 5, "Total Meltdown" is now playing on select cable services with "On Demand". Make sure to check your "On Demand" menu to see if it is listed or not.

For the rest of us that do not have cable or do not have it listed, spooieVAULT of YouTube.com has uploaded the episode in three parts.


Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

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