Composer Steve Jablonsky has recorded the soundtrack for the upcoming Transformers teaser trailer, due out on 4th July. Full information can be found here.
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
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]
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]
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]
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]
Glenn Morshower in Transformers Movie
Glenn Morshower spoke with IGN FilmForce about how he was travelling down to New Mexico to film a movie with Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay and that the film was called Prime Directive, the believed codename of the movie.
Writer Speaks about Live Action Movie
This is from Movie writer Roberto Orci, who recently took time to give an overview of proceedings on donmurphy.net (and it’s actually him this time! Don confirmed it.)
This news is currently being discussed in our forums.
Hey Everyone,
We’re still having a great time and learning a lot reading everything on this message board. Let us answer a couple of things
1.) In regards to our interview discussing Transformers as a toy line, you should know we made that statement surrounded by cynical reporters. We meant that it would be easy for a screenwriter to come in and think, “I don’t have to do a hell of a lot because it’s just a toy line, and I can just make a giant commercial, with giant robots fighting, instead of having to come up with a good story.” We were merely expressing our intention not to fall into the trap of thinking we could be lazy just because the toy line is so successful.
Alex and I were both fans when we were kids, we both saw the movie back in the day, although I’ll admit the toys my parents gave me were GOBOTS and VOLTRON!
2.) On mass shifting No matter where you fall in this debate, you should at least take heart in the fact that we have all been debating the issue as diligently and seriously as the supreme court weighing constitutional law. No matter how it turns out in the end, both sides will hopefully see that the decision was not taken lightly, and that our choices were not arbitrary and were made in service of a cool story. We are still reviewing arguments on both sides, and we may even have a solution that satisfies both sides. You will be the ultimate judges.
3.) We’ve chatted with Don about the voice casting, and you can rest assured we’re still writing it with the original voices in mind.
4.) We were surprised by the reaction against Arcee. I myself never had a bias against her, figuring if the Autobots are all male, it would be logical that there would have to be a female. However, given the strong reactions we’ve read, the matter is again under “judicial review.”
Thanks again for all the input. Don’t worry about insulting us. We know it’s all in the service of the finished product.
Michael Jackson Wanted to Play Car in a Movie
Paul Oaks sent us a link to this rather odd story about Michael Jackson.
NEW YORK – It’s an odd idea for a movie, even for Michael Jackson (news).
“Jersey Girl” director Kevin Smith (news) says he once got an offer
to direct the pop singer in a movie about a man who turns into a car that
gets ridden around by a boy.
Smith tells Playboy magazine that Jackson wanted to play the car/man role.
The proposed title of the film, and Smith says this is no lie, was “Hot
Rod.” Smith calls it the “weirdest” script he was ever asked
to direct.
IGN talk voice actors with Aaron Archer
IGN FlmForce have had a chat with Hasbro toy designer Aaron Archer about the Transformers movie and who could be the voice of the Transformers.
“Perhaps the most interesting tidbit gleaned from the panel is the fact that Peter Cullen is seriously being considered by the filmmakers for the voice of Optimus Prime. Cullen played the voice of Prime, and several other Transformers, in both the animated series and Transformers The Movie.”
The full article can be read here.
IESB Review TFTM Script
IESB have now also reviewed a later draft copy of The Transformers script. Again there are MAJOR SPOILERS so only read it if you don’t mind founding out the story.
TransformersLive.com message board update
The Official Message Board for the 2007 movie has received an urgent reorganisation. Now there is more than 1 forum, making for a more enjoyable experience.
Transformers movie WILL feature original G1 characters
Yes, it’s true. The Transformers movie WILL feature original G1 characters. Check out this news report.
Announcement Trailer in Cinemas Now!
With the release of Superman Returns in cinemas, the Transformers Announcement Trailer is now being shown in cinemas nationwide, in the United States of America that is.
Don’t expect to see it in UK cinemas as the BBFC haven’t rated the trailer, so either Paramount are not going to show it in the UK or just a bit later.
Transformers LAM script delayed
Over at Don Murphy Forum he is reporting that The script has yet to be seen by Micheal Bay and will be delayed two weeks before he dose. He believes and the Writing Team agreed that it needs more work to be done before it finalized. Once The scripting is complete and all party are happy Micheal Bay can see the script and the real decision making can begin.
