Transformers 2 director Michael Bay was present at VES awards last night and was interviewed by IESB.net, who put the proposal of the Dinobots being in the sequel. Michael didn’t deny it, but he didn’t confirm it. Instead, he commented on how things will be a lot more secretive this time around and the possiblity of scarping the film (not really).
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]
TFNation 2019 Transformers Convention Review
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Annual Transformers Forum Meet Tour
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Our 2019 Forum Meet took place this weekend, in Cardiff
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Video Footage from Transforce in 2001
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Writers Strike Off
A deal has finally been made between the WGA and major Hollywood studios, which could see writers go back to work from Monday.
The terms of the deal will be finalised tomorrow, which could mean that Transformers 2 keeps its 26th June 2009 release date as well as most of the film and TV programmes coming out of the USA. Expect an announcement from Paramount on if this affects the release of TF 2.
Transformers: Reign of Starscream Alex Milne Cover
Only moments after James Raiz has posted the inks to his cover for Reign of Starscream has Alex Milne followed suit. This one shows the devious Decepticon smashing through a city in robot mode.
The cover can be found on his DevianArt page.
Transformers: Reign of Starscream Inked Cover
Artist James Raiz, who has worked on Transformers comics for Dreamwave and IDW Publishing, has started his own blog and to celebrate, he has posted the ink cover for issue #1 of Transformers: Reign of Starscream, due out in April.
The piece of art looks great, and to encourage you further to visit his site, he is willing to answer Transformers related questions.
IDW Publishing’s April Solicitations
IDW Publishing have put up their solicitations for April, with only 3 Transformers comics planned for the month.
The first and most exciting title is Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #1, which picks up from where the Transformers movie left off.
The other 2 titles are Marvel UK reprints. The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #6 is the final issue in the series and features a bonus and Transformers: Best of the U.K.: Space Pirates #2 continues the Space Pirates story.
Full details can be found below with the covers, including an unseen one from The Reign of Starscream, on IDW’s site.
Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #1
Chris Mowry, Chris Ryall (w); Alex Milne (a); Alex Milne, Gabriel Rodriguez (c)
The official continuation of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie begins here! When MEGATRON falls in battle, STARSCREAM assumes the role of DECEPTICON leader on Earth. Mustering his surviving allies, he sets out to put his own plan in motion. But before he can do that, he’ll need to retrieve a fallen comrade, carry out a plan of revenge, and leave the Earth to meet up with a major player in the DECEPTICON army. Picking up where the film ended, “The Reign of Starscream” also reveals the fates of other surviving film characters, as co-writers Chris Ryall (Transformers Movie Prequel) and Chris Mowry present a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and dark ambition featuring both old and all-new TRANSFORMERS characters. Featuring art from fan-favorite illustrator Alex Milne (Transformers Movie Adaptation) and covers by Milne and Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key). Ask your retailer how to get a variant cover by James Raiz, too!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages
The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #6
Simon Furman, Bob Budiansky (w); Will Simpson, William Johnson, Kyle Baker (a); Josh Burcham, Retro Art (c)
This final issue featuring 32 full pages of story and art concludes the DINOBOTS tale spun by Simon Furman and Will Simpson, along with a bonus standalone Dinos tale—a repeat performance of “Repeat Performance,” a much-loved tale by Bob Budiansky, William Johnson, and Kyle Baker. This ad-free issue also features an all-new cover image by Josh Burcham.
*2 Regular covers will be shipped in a 1 (UrrU)-to-4(Harris) ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for special incentives
FC • 32 ad-free pages • $3.99
Transformers: Best of the U.K.: Space Pirates #2
Simon Furman (w); Dan Reed (a); Dan Khanna (c)
Continuing the reprints of the best TRANSFORMERS epics from across the pond! In chapter two of Space Pirates, Autobot City: Earth has been seized by the cruel and fearsome race known as the QUINTESSONS! Can RODIMUS PRIME stop them before it’s too late? Written by Simon Furman, with art by Dan Reed, and a new cover recreating a classic scene by Dan Khanna.
*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Titan UK #8 Artwork Preview
Staz Johnston, who is returning to Transformers comics with the artwork for Titan Transformers UK comic series, has posted some artwork from next months issue.
Issue #8, which features the Autobot Ironhide, takes place after the events of the movie and is written by Simon Furman.
Transformers 2 Production starts 2nd June
In a recent interview by IESB.net with Transformers 2 producer Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, he mentions that Transformers 2 production will start on 2nd June.
IESB: Can you give us a quick update on Transformers 2. Is it still planned for shooting in July of 08?
LDB: The second, June 2nd.
IESB: June 2nd?
LDB: Yep.
IESB: Is the story locked?
LDB: We’re nowhere because of the strike, we won’t know until we come back. We have a very fine outline and we know exactly where we want go with the movie but until this writers strike comes back, we’ll find out exactly where we are. Michael is completely on top of every detail. He’s designed a lot of great stuff already. He’s got a lot of great sequences imagined but you know, he needs some writers to work with before he’s ready to go, so I would say June 2nd is an unofficial start, it’s the target date we’d like to go for but, you know, we’ve got to get some writers to help us.
Jazz is Dead
In the best news of 2008 (so far), director Michael Bay has confirmed that Jazz, the Autobot who was ripped in half by Megatron, is dead and is staying dead. It had been rumoured that jazz as returning after a website had a reported McCrary being in talks about the sequel.
In a message on his forums, Michael confirmed that the Autobot is not coming back and that many new unique and cool robots are on their way.
No Jazz is dead. We have way more cool robots to come.
Bay
Titan Transformers UK #7 Out Today
Today is the release of issue #7 of Titan Magazines Transformers comic series, exclusive to the UK.
This issue marks a change for the comics, with the stories moving from prequel stories to the Transformers movie to sequel stories, set after the end of the film. This issue is focused on Starscream and what happens once he has left Earth.
The comic includes a free holographic TF notebook and pen and a profile of Decepticon Frenzy.
Michael Bay: Happy New Year
Transformers and Transformers 2 director Michael Bay has posted a message on his blog, wanting everyone to have a great new year. He also mentions that there will be lots of bots in the movie sequel:
I want to thank Nelson for running such a good site!
For the millions of viewers that logged on this year I want to thank you for the support. Transformers 2 will be coming soon. The new robots are really really unique and there are a lot of them this time.
I WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A GREAT HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
Your friend,
Michael
