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Annual Transformers Forum Meet Tour

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Linkin Park working on score for Transformers 2

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on April 26, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

Linkin Park are currently working on a track for the Transformers sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, according to Mike Shinoda. In addition to just performing a track for the Michael Bay movie, due for release in the US in June, they’re also working on the score for Transformers 2.

Mike Shinoda confirmed the details on his own website, where he explains that Linkin Park are part of a large team working on the score for Transformers 2.

Mike also says that he’s impressed with what he’s seen from Transformers 2 so far:

Michael Bay has shown us select scenes from the film, and it looks incredible. I can’t wait for you to see it.

New Transformers 2 Trailer to be screened in US on April 29th

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on April 24, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

If you can’t wait for the Transformers sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the new trailer should appease you slightly. It’s set to screen in selected cinemas across the US on April 29th, earlier than director Michael Bay had previously stated. The trailer will be screened at 20 selected cinemas, and will be shown before the movies ‘Star Trek’ (another Paramount release) and ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’.

The film itself opens in the US on June 24th.

If you’re in the US and want to catch the new trailer for Transformers 2, you can see it at one of these cinemas:

* Los Angeles: 7 P.M. at The Bridge Cinema De Lux, in IMAX
* New York: 8 P.M. at AMC Loews Lincoln Square in IMAX
* San Francisco: 7 P.M. at AMC Metreon in IMAX
* Chicago: 8 P.M. at Navy Pier in IMAX
* Toronto: 7 P.M. at Scotiabank in IMAX
* Philadelphia: 7 P.M. at UA King of Prussia in DIGITAL
* Washington DC: 7 P.M. at AMC Georgetown in DIGITAL
* Phoenix: 7 P.M. at Harkins Tempe Marketplace in Tempe in DIGITAL
* Detroit: 7 P.M. ar Emagine Novi in Novi, MI in DIGITAL
* Orlando: 7 P.M. at Premiere Fashion Sq Mall in DIGITAL
* Dallas: 7 P.M. at Cinemark Movies 17 in 35MM
* Boston: 7 P.M. at AMC Boston Common in 35MM
* Seattle: 7 P.M. at Cinerama in 35MM
* Atlanta: 7 P.M. at Regal Atlantic Station in 35MM
* Miami: 7 P.M. at AMC Sunset in South Miami in 35MM
* San Diego: 7 P.M. at Regal Edwards Mira Mesa in 35MM
* Denver: 7 P.M. at UA Colorado Center in 35MM
* Sacramento: 7 P.M. at UA Market Square in 35MM
* Minneapolis: 7 P.M. at AMC Southdale in Edina in 35MM
* Baltimore: 7 P.M. at AMC White Marsh in 35MM

Leonard Nimoy to provide voice work for Transformers 2?

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on April 22, 2009 | News,Transformers The Movie (1986),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

Could it be true? Could the man who voiced Galvatron in Transformers The Movie really be providing a voice for one of the characters in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen?

If Michael Bay has anything to do with it he will, as the two are actually related. Yup, our favourite action movie director and the pointy eared one from Star Trek are what the Americans like to call ‘kin’.

Leonard Nimoy is actually married to Michael Bay’s cousin, so the dream of having another voice actor from the original animated classic appear in the new movie could become a reality.

Michael Bay explained in an interview with MTV:

I’m still not done with all the voices

When asked about Nimoy, Bay added:

You know, he’s related to me,” laughed Bay. “And now that you are filming this, maybe you can send it to him.

[Nimoy] is married to Susan Bay, who’s a cousin to me. I just feel kind of bad about asking him. Like ‘I can’t pay you that much? But would you do this voice?

Would he do it? He suggested to my mom that he might do it.

It’s nice to know that even in Hollywood and on a multimillion dollar movie, someone still to ask their mum to ask their cousin’s husband if they’ll come out to play.

Hasbro’s profits fall, despite Transformers

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on April 21, 2009 | Hasbro,Toys / Action Figures,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

Hasbro announced that its Q1 profits had dropped by 47%, which is a massive decline and probably as a result of the global recession. However Hasbro did say that its movie related products (including toys for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen) would boost its profits in the next quarter.

Brian Goldner, the Chief Executive of Hasbro, stated:

We don’t believe these results are a reflection of the underlying strength of our brands.

Incredibly, current sales of Transformers have dipped, along with other Marvel toy lines. Star Wars and board games have been continuing to sell well though.

The problem here is we’re clearly not buying enough Transformers!

Sales should improve for Hasbro when the movies ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’, ‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra’ and of course ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ all open later this year.

Transformers 25th Anniversary Edition

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on April 20, 2009 | DVD,News,Press Release |

We just received the press release for the new Transformers First Season DVD release, which is due for release in June in the USA. The details are as follows:

THE TRANSFORMERS: The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Edition

Synopsis
Four million years after crash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, sentient robots with the ability to disguise themselves as common vehicles awaken on present-day Earth. Engaged in a crucial race to find a new energy source for their home planet of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and the heroic Autobots must defend the innocent people of Earth against their archnemeses, Megatron and the power-hungry Decepticons.

Bonus Features Include:

  • Restored To The Original Broadcast Versions With A New Stereo Soundtrack Created From The Original Audio
  • Triple Changer: From Toy To Comic To Screen – The Origins Of The Transformers
  • A Printable Script
  • Rare PSA

Technical Information
Street Date: June 16, 2009
Packaging: The 3 DVDs are collected in thin packs with a deluxe foil board sleeve with embossed accents
Rating: Not Rated
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99
DVD Selection Number:
Running Time: approx. 360 min.
Discs: 3
Aspect Ratio: 4:30
Technical Info: English, Stereo.

Megan Fox in Empire

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

If you’ve frequented your local newsagents recently you’ll have probably noticed the gorgeous Megan Fox staring at you from the cover of Empire. In the pages of the magazine Megan talks about the new Transformers movie, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.

Notice too the Autobot tattoo on her shoulder. Calm down guys, that’s probably fake. I’ve got a TF tattoo on my arm too, maybe if I met her we could compare tattoos!

Exclusive Auto Assembly 2009 Interview – new information!

Written by Duh_Prez on April 4, 2009 | Interviews,News |

Recently, TheTF.net was lucky enough to be able to sit down and talk with Auto Assembly host Simon Plumbe.  The full interview reveals several new and exciting bits of information about single day tickets, extra goody bag items, an AA Exclusive (trust me, this is one you won’t want to miss!) and surprise evening events!

Go to our transformers forum to read the whole interview!!

Transformers Toys website for G1 Transformers

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on March 25, 2009 | News,Toys,Toys / Action Figures |

If you’re looking for G1 Transformers toys online there aren’t that many websites you could turn to, assuming you don’t visit eBay of course, which has been most people’s port of call for some years. One website selling Transformers toys that has just come to our attention is www.transformerland.com, which sells G1 Transformers in abundance.

Unlike some Transformers websites that claim to sell G1 Transformers, but are always low on stock, Transformerland.com currently (at time of writing) has almost 2,000 in stock, so you’re likely to find what you’re looking for.

They don’t just have G1 Transformers either, they sell Transformers from 1984 through to the present day.

What makes it different though? Transformerland.com allows you to negotiate on the prices! Where else can you do that? Not even on eBay.

Another useful thing about the website is that it will help you to identify those parts you’re not quite sure of. Is it Grimlock’s sword or Snarl’s?

As well as being a shop, it also has a Transformers forum if you want to ask questions and mingle with Transformers fans.

Has anyone used Transformerland.com before? If so, let us know what you think.

Auto Assembly 2009 Early Bird Ticket Discounts Extended!

Written by Duh_Prez on March 24, 2009 | News |
With only a week to go before the early bird discounts run out on tickets for Auto Assembly 2009 and tickets rise to their full prices, we can announce that we are extending this deadline for ONE WEEK ONLY so if you haven’t booked your tickets yet and want to take advantage of these great reductions, then you need to get your bookings to us by no later than Tuesday, 7th April 2009.
The normal ticket prices for the full weekend are £45 for adults and £35 for children/students/senior citizens with under 5s being FREE. However, the discount rates are are just £40 and £30 so you can make great savings if you book now! We also have family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) for just £145 which are on special offer again for just £125!!
For full details on Auto Assembly 2009, which is on target to break the=2 0European attendance record once again, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk where you can book your tickets now!
Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly

Tyrese Gibson still can’t believe his luck at being cast in Transformers

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on March 9, 2009 | News,Transformers movie (2007),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

Star of Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Tyrese Gibson, is naturally excited about being part of the movies, but still can’t get over how lucky he is. Tyrese was a fan of Transformers when he was a child (who wasn’t?) and as such is living out his fantasy by appearing in the Transformers films.

Gibson, a singer turned actor, became a hot property after the first Transformers movie in 2007, which grossed $701 million at the worldwide box office.

What’s even better for Tyrese, and something we all dream about, is that’s he’ll have an action figure made of his character for the sequel, Transformers 2, which is released in June.

Tyrese says:

They’re showing us all the latest toys that are going to be out with the film and everything, it just feels so mega-big. It’s a real honour to be a part of this whole situation. I grew up looking at the Transformers cartoon. I was the little kid with the bowl of cereal in my hand, in my drawers watching Transformers. So it’s crazy!

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