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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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.
ebay seller tfctoy has posted a picture of Transformers movie Premium Series Leader Megatron in box. The figure is in a new paint scheme that is actually very similar to the original version, so many of you will probably skip this when it is released in a few weeks.
Transformers, the picture people loved or hated, has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards today. Unfortunately, it isn’t in the running for Best Picture or Best Director (sorry Michael).
The 3 awards are all technical related with the awards being Achievement in sound editing, sound mixing and visual effects. The visual effects award will be a straight fight between Pirates of the Caribbean and Transformers, with The Golden Compass not really up to scratch. The sound awards are a far more unpredictable affair.
Achievement in sound editing
“The Bourne Ultimatum” (Universal)
Karen Baker Landers and Per Hallberg
“No Country for Old Men” (Miramax and Paramount Vantage)
Skip Lievsay
“Ratatouille” (Walt Disney)
Randy Thom and Michael Silvers
“There Will Be Blood” (Paramount Vantage and Miramax)
Matthew Wood
“Transformers” (DreamWorks and Paramount in association with Hasbro)
Ethan Van der Ryn and Mike HopkinsAchievement in sound mixing
“The Bourne Ultimatum” (Universal)
Scott Millan, David Parker and Kirk Francis
“No Country for Old Men” (Miramax and Paramount Vantage)
Skip Lievsay, Craig Berkey, Greg Orloff and Peter Kurland
“Ratatouille” (Walt Disney)
Randy Thom, Michael Semanick and Doc Kane
“3:10 to Yuma” (Lionsgate)
Paul Massey, David Giammarco and Jim Stuebe
“Transformers” (DreamWorks and Paramount in association with Hasbro)
Kevin O’Connell, Greg P. Russell and Peter J. DevlinAchievement in visual effects
“The Golden Compass” (New Line in association with Ingenious Film Partners)
Michael Fink, Bill Westenhofer, Ben Morris and Trevor Wood
“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” (Walt Disney)
John Knoll, Hal Hickel, Charles Gibson and John Frazier
“Transformers” (DreamWorks and Paramount in association with Hasbro)
Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Russell Earl and John Frazier
The full award nominations can be found here.
I completely forgot to post this yesterday but here it is for any eager UK fans looking for any new releases. There are 2 full pages of Tranformers goodness, unfortunately, most of it has already been released.
There are 17 individual items, ranging from costumes to new Movie toys, but no Transformers: Animated. TFW2005 member Omnius has posted some scans and a complete listing.
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
With the release of Transformers on HD DVD in Japan, Takara-Tomy have also released an exclusive repaint of Transformers movie Starscream in a complete red colour. Cleverly called Starscream Vardia Red Model, the item is exclusive to Japan and is now appearing on many online auctions.
The only way to obtain the item otherwise is to buy Toshiba’s RD-A301 HD-DVD player.
Simon Furman has recently completed the script for Titan’s Transformers UK #9 comic, and, as usual, he has decided to blog about it.
Issue #9, titled: Twilight’s Last Gleaming Part 1 , is the first in a 5 part series and changes things beyond what you know. If you want to be spoiled, the rest can be read over at Simon’s blog.
Issue #9 is out in February, exclusively in the UK.
The nominations for this years BAFTAs has been announced and surprisingly, Transformers has not been nominated for best visual effects. The Bourne Ultimatum, Harry Potter 5, The Golden Compass, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and Spider-Man 3 have all been seen to look better than the mighty Robots in Disguise.
The film is still in the running for the Oscar equivalent.
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS
THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM – Peter Chiang/Charlie Noble/Mattias Lindahl/Joss Williams
THE GOLDEN COMPASS – Michael Fink/Bill Westenhofer/Ben Morris/Trevor Woods
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX – Tim Burke/John Richardson/Emma Norton/Chris Shaw
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END – John Knoll/Charles Gibson/Hal Hickel/John Frazier
SPIDER-MAN 3 – Scott Stokdyk/Peter Nofz/Kee-Suk Ken Hahn/Spencer Cook
Still, you can vote for Shia LaBeouf in The Orange Rising Star Award.
TF@TM have received some information on what will be in the new Argos catalogue, coming out this Saturday.
There is no Animated toys or Hasbro’s Masterpiece Starscream. These are both expected in the USA in the next few months so they may still come out as many toys have been released mid-catalogue in the UK.
The only confirmed toys are some more Transformers movie related items. Expect more news in the next couple of days.
Fan2Fan have attended a 2-day toy forum in Japan with Takara-Tomy in attendance.
They showed off their version of the Transformers Classics, or HenKei “Transform”! as they are known in Japan. The first 6 figures will start being released in March with Astrotrain following in April and Hot Rodimus in June.
Continuing the Encore line will be Encore 9 Bumble & Minibots set and Encore 10 will be Omega Supreme. Yes, the big Autobot is coming back. They will be released in late May and late June respectively.
Finally, there were some Transformers movie related toys like MA-21 Optimus Prime Battle Mode, MA-22 Bumblebee Battle Mode, TS-01 Scanning Optimus Prime and TS-02 Scanning Bumblebee.
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