Transformers-themed pub could be Britain’s Best Home Bar

A Transformers-themed pub is in the running to be crowned Britain’s Best Home Bar, in a competition being run by Liberty Games. The winning bar, chosen… [more]

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TFNation 2019 Transformers Convention Review

This last weekend saw yet another Transformers convention take over the Metropole Hilton, in Birmingham. These weekends have become a staple of my summer… [more]

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Annual Transformers Forum Meet Tour

Every year, since 2011, the nerds from TheTF.Net forum (now a Facebook group, because running a forum proved too much like hard work) have met for a weekend… [more]

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Our 2019 Forum Meet took place this weekend, in Cardiff

This weekend saw our annual forum meet being held in the Welsh capital of Cardiff. Each year we meet in a different town or city in the UK, alternating… [more]

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Video Footage from Transforce in 2001

Almost 18 years ago (crikey, has it been that long?) we wrote a review of our visit to Transforce in August 2001. It was a seriously hot day, but a great… [more]

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Updated August/September 2008 Release Schedule

Written by Big Bot on July 30, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , , —

IDW Editor Denton J. Tipton has updated his blog with some new estimated release dates. The good news is that all comics due for release in July and August will be out by the end of August, meaning IDW will be up-to-date.

Here is the full timetable, now updated for 20th & 27th August and 3rd September.

6th August
Transformers Movie Sequel: Saga of the Allspark #2

13th August
Transformers Reign of Starscream #4
Transformers Animated: The Arrival #1
The Transformers Best of U.K.: Time Wars #1

20th August
The Transformers: All Hail Megatron #2
The Transformers: Spotlight: Doubledealer

27th August
Transformers Reign of Starscream #5
Transformers Animated Series Vol. 4

3rd September
Transformers Saga of the Allspark #3
The Transformers Best of U.K.: Time Wars #2

1 Page Previews from Animated: Arrival #1 & Spotlight: Doubledealer

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IDW colourer Liam Shalloo has posted two fully coloured pages, one from Transformers Animated Arrival #1 and one from Transformers Spotlight: Doubledealer, the thrid issue in the Revelation arc.

Both issues are out in August, with Animated Arrival #1 out on 13th August and Doubledealer waiting for a date.

Michael Bay Talks Filming Plan Following Shia LaBeouf’s Injury

Written by Big Bot on | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , , —

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen director Michael Bay has made a short statement on his message board about the injury to actor Shia LaBeouf’s after the car accident he was involved in last weekend. In response to fan concerns about if this will delaying filming and the eventual release date for the film, currently set at 26th June 2009, Michael said the following:

The car crash with Shia is unexpected, but we are still filming. The movie has not shut down – there is plenty to do without Shia. The shooting is also going great – I’m having a blast making this movie! Shia will be back soon and we wish all wish him a fast recovery.

LaBeouf ‘not at fault’ for crash

Written by Big Bot on | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: —

After news of Shia LaBeouf’s crash a few days ago, it has now come out that he was not responsible for the crash. Detectives found that the other driver involved in the accident passed through a red light. However, it was still confirmed that Shia was intoxicated.

For anyone worried about Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen filming, Shia only had to have an operation on his hand, but should be back filming very soon.

High Res Transformers: Animated #3 Cover By Marcelo Matere

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Marcelo Matere has updated his DeviantArt Page with the cover for IDW’s Transformers: Animated  Arrival #3 comic. The comic, due out in October, is written by Marty Isenberg with art from Dario Brizuela and Boo.

The cover was originally revealed with the October 2008 comic list and last week at SDCC.

Chris Mowry Discusses Transformers Destiny

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After the announcement of Transformers: Destiny, the 5 part prequel to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Chris Mowry has talked to MTV about the series and how it will link his current series, The Reign of Starscream, to the film sequel. He goes on to confirm what Simon Furman mentioned, that The Fallen is in the sequel.

“[We’re going to] explore the background of The Fallen — the main villain of the movie — as well as expand on the ‘Reign of Starscream’ story that we’re doing and tie everything in to what this next movie is going to be,” explained writer Chris Mowry, who partners on the book with artist Alex Milne. “The next movie starts out with just tons of action and there’s obviously going to be a lot of questions, so we’re hoping to answer some of those beforehand.”

Auto Assembly 2008: Even More Guests!

Written by Big Bot on July 29, 2008 | Auto Assembly,Conventions,News | Tags: , —

Auto Assembly 2008 is happening this Saturday, and it seems that it will be the largest European Transformers Convention EVER! The deadline for pre-booking is tonight and to tempt you 2 more guests have been announced. John McCrea and Lee Bradley, who have both worked on Titan’s Transformers UK comic, with John soon to move onto the Animated version as well.

As a further bonus, the BBC will be filming at the convention.

W’re just FOUR days away from Auto Assembly 2008 and as we promised, we’ve got yet another couple of last minute announcements to make…

* TWO MORE GUESTS CONFIRMED! *

We have now confirmed two more guests for Auto Assembly 2008 bringing the total to THIRTEEN! We are now being joined by John McCrea and Lee Bradley. John and Lee have both been working on Titan’s Transformers comic for some time and John is going to be working on Titan’s upcoming Transformers: Animated title. They have both also been working extensively in the comic industry and will be making their Auto Assembly debut.

* PRE-BOOKING DEADLINE IS TONIGHT! *

Don’t forget, pre-bookings close TONIGHT so if you haven’t already registered, you’ve got to get your bookings in by 9:00 pm GMT so we can process them and get your booking confirmations out in the post to you tomorrow to ensure that they reach you before the convention.

* NEW EUROPEAN RECORD IMMINENT… *

Bookings have been flying in and we have almost hit the total figure that we had in 2006 and that means just a few more and we have set a NEW European record and we will do this easily from on the door bookings!

* BBC AT AUTO ASSEMBLY 2008 *

It is looking very likely that not only will Auto Assembly 2008 be filmed to be included as a bonus featurette on a DVD, but it now looks as if the BBC will be sending a camera crew to the convention for their Midlands Today programme so expect to see a couple of camera crews around during the day!
Well, we’re almost there but who knows what else might happen in the next 48 hours… See you all on Saturday!

As always, for all the latest information on Auto Assembly 2008, to book online or to download booking forms or for more information on anything in this weekly update, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk
Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly 2008

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Script (W)rap for Titan Transformers UK #16

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Simon Furman has completed his script for issue #16 of Titan’s Transformers UK comic, and has provided a general story overview. The story, titled ‘Dark Spark’, is a stand alone story, following on from the previous two stories, Aftermath.

Titan Transformers (UK) #16 is due out on 11th September, with art from Jeremy Tiongson. A preview can be found below:

LaBeouf Arrested on Suspicion of Drink-Driving

Written by Big Bot on July 28, 2008 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: —

Shia LaBeouf has again been arrested, this time on suspicion of drink-driving after an accident in Hollywood. His vehicle crashed into another early Sunday morning.

He was previous involved on the wrong side of the law in November  whe he was arrested for refusing to leave a pharmacy in Chicago.

SDCC 08: IDW’s Comic News

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IDW had plenty of panels at last week’s San Diego Comic-Con, and announced some new titles coming in the next year.

Lots of art was shown for All Hail Megatron, Spotlight: Blurr and Simon Furman’s new series, Maximum Dinobot, a 5 issue series, which is previewed in the following image:

As far as new series, Transformers: The 13 will celebrate the 25th year by telling of the original 13 in another origin series. The series will be written by Simon Furman with involvement from Hasbro, which can be considered good or bad.

Continuing the Transformers movie universe, Transformers: Destiny will act as a prequel to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The 5 issue series will start in December 2008. Chris Mowry and Alex Milne will pair up again to produce the series. Simon Furman will work on the Transformers 2 adaptation.

Chris Ryall and Simon Furman were also interviewed by Comic Book Resources. BEWARE, there is a major spoiler for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

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