Transformers ROTF: Makes 600 Million worldwide...GI JOE to top it next... :|

I was in one of those marketing group thingies...got paid $75 to sit in a meeting room with about 10 people, we saw 5 different trailers for the movie and we discussed what we liked/disliked...etc. Saw lots of new stuff...all good stuff. So in short, we helped pick the trailer that they should release next :D

Best job I ever had...too bad it was a one time thing :whistle2:(
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I was in one of those marketing group thingies...got paid $75 to sit in a meeting room with about 10 people, we saw 5 different trailers for the movie and we discussed what we liked/disliked...etc. Saw lots of new stuff...all good stuff. So in short, we helped pick the trailer that they should release next :D

Best job I ever had...too bad it was a one time thing :whistle2:([/quote]


AND YOU DIDN'T BLOG IT?!?!?!?!?!

TELL US WHAT YOU SAW!!!! TELL US NOW!!!
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I had to sign a legal paper indicating that I'd keep my mouth shut so...:ziplip:[/quote]


an NDA??!?!?! how the hell are they going to find out you leaked that info?

Come on, SPILL THE BEANS!!! Tell us something!!!!
 
Wasn't a fan of the first ones action sequences. the most amusing thing to me was the relationship between the two teens and I'm sure that's not what they were going for. I'll go see this anyway cause too many of my friends are nerds who are into this stuff.
 
[quote name='bigdaddy']I just happened to watch the first one on HBO last week.

Worst film I have seen in years, maybe this time someone will reread the script and make sure the movie makes some sense.[/quote]

It was pretty terrible, but it wasn't one of the worst I've seen. Granted, I've seen A LOT of movies.
 
I honestly think that after seeing this trailer that Prime is not only going to be thrashed big time in this one, but he is going to die as well, sacrificing himself to save Sam or someone else. In the end some how the autobots use the Allspark Fragment to bring him back to life.

I wonder who's grave is Sam visiting in that scene?

Bumblebee?

Mikela?
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Jazz[/quote]

ROFL!!

Who cares about Jazz?!?!!

Can't be Jazz.



He wasn't important enough to bury.
 
http://transformerslive.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-transformers-2-theatrical-trailer.html

new trailer is up....same shit as the leaked cam trailer... WTF man!??!!?

although frame by frame shows

That it is the Constructicons who resurrect Megatron.... hmm there is still much debate on who created who first... Megatron constructed the Constructicons or the Constructicons constructed Megatron....guess bay decided that they built Megatron. My guess is that the Decepticons get a hold of the shard and use that to bring him back to life.
 
[quote name='ITDEFX']new trailer is up....same shit as the leaked cam trailer... WTF man!??!!?[/QUOTE]

WTF were you expecting, exactly?
 
[quote name='Friend of Sonic']Wait a second, I don't mean to threadcrap, but this movie is going to have both Linkin Park and Transformers in it?[/quote]

:rofl:
 
very interesting spoilers
http://transformerslive.blogspot.com/2009/05/story-spoilers-from-showest.html

The robot with the "loose" treads is called Scrapper. Hence the reason he is "fist" fighting with Bumblebee.
- The yellow robot is Rampage.
- The helicopter is Blackout. You could see it at the ShoWest if you were there but more now with a HD feed of this trailer you can see that Blackout has rust on him just like Megatron does. Blackout is mostly intact.
- The robots crashing into the aircraft carrier are the Constructicons. Many people believed it was members of Starscream's air force but as you can see from the video there are no robots present. We saw an additional scene where Long Haul and Mixmaster are destroying the ship from within and end up ripping the hull of the carrier in half.
- What I was told is Soundwave has been scanning vehicles and when the Decepticons come to earth they fly by him in space and receive their alt mode on the way down. [Strategically and story wise, this is a genius idea]
- This is why Long Haul, Scrapper, and Mixmaster are as their alt modes over Megatron. Brawl and Bonecrusher do not return. They use Brawls parts to reform Megatron underwater (tank tracks and fitted with a particle cannon that Soundwave provides.
- Soundwave is only seen in the trailer as one of the 4 robots down in the ocean. By the way if you think Long Haul is huge Soundwave is about 6 feet taller. The other plot point is the cold and pressure does not affect their bodies like the humans thought they would. Two Decepticons give up their sparks to revive Megatron and Blackout who we find out is 3rd in command behind Starscream.
- Michael Bay made Soundwave's role as Megatron's most trusted friend (aka bodyguard and secretly unknown to Starscream as the real number 2) hence the recovery effect by the Decepticons.
- Mixmaster and Megatron can semi-fly in the film but not much. Megatron has back rockets and Mixmaster has the spinning gears turbines under his arm shields (cement mixer barrel) that he uses a few times. Mixmaster has a lot of screen time. [This would explain how Megs "swimming" up so fast and how Mixxy gets on the bridge]
- We saw a short 5 second shot where Long Haul stomps on Jazz's corpse underwater. [Sorry but I have not and still don't think Jazz returns and I could see this being Bay's definitive statement on the matter]
- There are 5 other jets that fly with Starscream but have not been named at the time of the show. I do not know the type of aircraft.
- Barricade is the one crashing into the library but isn't seen.

hmm I wonder which decepitcons sacrifice themselves to revive Megatron??!?!? Soundwave?

Also I think there is not only going to be a lot of "Spitting" but Bumblebee with single handily take down every constructicon in a pissed of rage mode after Prime dies.
 
IMAX to feature an extended cut of the movie:
He also tells moviegoers to see the film on the big 50 foot tall IMAX screens, as the computer [COLOR=#006400 ! important][COLOR=#006400 ! important]animated[/COLOR][/COLOR] effects have been rendered at 4K for the 70mm projection. The IMAX version of the [COLOR=#006400 ! important][COLOR=#006400 ! important]film[/COLOR][/COLOR] is “slightly longer” with “more robot fighting” and the previously advertised, four scenes, that were shot using IMAX cameras, that “will fill the fill IMAX screen.” Oh, and did we mention the film features 42 robots in all? Read the full update below.
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http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/07...t-of-transformers-2-with-more-robot-fighting/

This seems really stupid to me...I can't stand IMAX screens so I guess I'll just watch the "cut" version.
 
[quote name='CoffeeEdge']They did the same thing for the first movie.


...what?[/QUOTE]


For the first film it was technically a re-release...I believe it was a month after the movie was released.

I've only been to one IMAX theater and I was just not impressed, I thought that the seating was way to crammed in, and for me seating all the way in the back I had to move my head around to keep up with the action on screen. Then there's also the extra cost :whistle2:|
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']For the first film it was technically a re-release...I believe it was a month after the movie was released.[/QUOTE]

Actually, it was nearly 3 months. And it included extra footage as well. So, like I said...pretty much the same thing.
 
The extra scenes were fluff for the IMAX release. I think we talked about it from the original thread 2 years ago. The only thing I remembered right now seeing was Sam actually picking up his friend at his house before heading to the park. Kinda stupid for them to release these fluff scenes for the IMAX only release. Yet these never showed up on the DVD release.

My guess is that it will be an extra punch or grunt that we will get in the IMAX version.

So where is the Special Edition of the first transformers movie on BR? (with free movie ticket hehe) Come on Bay/Paramount, milk the movie again before the release of the new one.

oh yea the Toyko release info

http://transformerslive.blogspot.com/2009/06/transformers-2-tokyo-premiere-video.html

Ok guys just got back! Don't have much time to post, don't wanna miss the train but here's some quick stuff.

Movie was incredible, I liked it much more than the first! More action, more robots, less humans! Though there are some lame sexual inuendos like Wheelie humping Megan's leg.

Anyway, Bay and the actors came right into the theater and introduced the film. I was tempted to scream "Don Murphy Stooges #1" but I didn't want to get led out by security!

The VA thing in the credits was way too fast, sorry guys. The Fallen was Todd something. Welker does voice Soundwave, and Devastator too. Devastator has one line, screaming his name. Soundwave only has a few lines but he speaks English. But he never comes down to earth and never turns into a robot. Bleah. Very little screen time, but at least he doesn't get exploded which leaves things open for the third movie.

Mostly English, not much cybertronian.

The Twins were lame. As in the "bust a cap in you ass" stereotype. I could've done without them.

Jetfire was comic relief. He has a British accent and reminded me of a Monty Python character. He doesn't "combine" with Prime in the normal sense, he gets fatally wounded and rips out his spark, killing himself so Prime can use his parts.

Wheelie is nothing like G1 Wheelie. He kinda reminds me of Rattrap.

Lots of kitchen bots. One was a Samurai too. Bludgeon?

Only named Constructicon is Rampage, and he is red.

Megatron is revived by some Constructicons and "The Doctor."

Sideways never transforms, he is cut in half by Sideswipe in the first battle scene in car mode. Sideswipe is cool. Ravage is cool too.

There was a bot that looked like Blackout but he was not named. Blackout himself was never revived so I can't say it was him. He did not speak and was not named in the credits. In fact in the last battle scene there were tons of, well, "repaints," basically reused animation. So even after Devastator forms, there are still constructicons running around. And some Protoforms. I even saw a truck that looked like Bonecrusher...though I never saw him in robot mode. Scorponok is in the final battle too and is killed by Jetfire in about 2 seconds.

There are three motorcycles, but they appear to be named collectively Arcee. Not much screen time/lines for them anyway.

The term "Matrix of Leadership" is used, it's a key that operates a device to draw energy from the sun.

I knew the twins were going to be stupid!

btw, tickets NOW on sale... my area is being fuck slow ...and right now only showing MIDNIGHT timeslot... unlike the 8pm showings of the first one.
 
Wow to read that there are clones(repaints) running around and no explanation how Blackout was brought back to life.
 
So Sideways is not Barricade then right?

The toy has me confused:
rotf_dsideways.jpg
 
[quote name='Cleaner7']Sorry, I haven't been following this thread, but what's this talk about twins in the movie?[/QUOTE]


you don't want to know...
 
I just looked up pics of the twins and they look stupid so I'm sure they'll act that way in the new film.

Oh well I can't wait to see the new movie!
 
Reports from people who saw it in London

To answer many frequent questions
- NO Barricade in movie
- No explanation why Megan Fox puts the white dress on and holds the flowers, just does it for no reason it would seem
- No explanation what the Twins reformat from the Ice Cream truck, they just do it in the hanger
- Bikes do NOT combine (you only see the rider ladies once and one bike is killed at end or badly shot)
- Optimus/ Jetfire combination NOT permenant, one whole booster ripped off fighting with Megatron and the Fallen. Prime tears rest off at battles end
- Jolt appears out of nowhere 1/2 way into film on the runway (as does Ratchet) and you old see Jolt one other time from what I could see. Never a main shot or close up of him. His hands sizzle electricity like the SW Emperor. He must have less than 5 seconds screen time
- There are LOADS of constructicons, after Devastator has combined you still see Mixmater and Long Haul loads, plus others
- Bonecrusher from 1st movie appears in truck mode
- You do see Soundwaves head but he never transforms. Voice is Welkers G1 Megatron voice
- The "Blackout/Grindor" bot is never explained, just appears, slightly different head to Blackout though
- Sideways only seen for robot for split second then back to car, then Sideswipe cuts him in half longways
- FINALLY a shot of Optimus turning into the truck!
- Megatron is a triple changer, you see him as robot, tank and a jet. Jet looked like tank but with flat wings, hard to see
- Mixmaster is triple changer, robot, truck and weapons platform. Uses platform mode twice at the end
- Shot of the protoforms arriving, some reused footage from first film. Some first film footage used with more prototforms added

Best Lines from the film
- The Twins "That hurt" - "It's an ass kicking, it's supposed to"
- The Twins "Maybe he's just a pussy!"
- The Twins when they see Devastator "Look at that mother f*BANG*"
- Jetfire (when hanger doors won't open) "Oh bollocks!"
- Jetfire "I'm too old for this crap!"

The good
- SUPERB Special effects, truely amazing
- The music score is great again, some lovely chior pieces
- Optimus is solid, really kicks ass - As does Bumblebee when he tries!
- Action, action, action!
- Some lovely moments between Starscream and Megatron

The bad
- Sam's mum getting stoned - Really annoying pointless scene
- Alice - Pointless character and waste of screentime
- And I am very, very, VERY sorry to say - Devastator. Totally pointless him being in the film. He doesn't get involved in the final battle and Simmons bringing him down is very WTF, by far Devastator biggest let down in movie
- When Sam dies and goes to Autobot heaven - WTF???

Stuff different from trailers
- Bumblebee never says "what is your purpose Sam" like in the Showest footage - I might be wrong about this one
- Some of the Showest sections are different takes in final film
- The military guy saying "Looks exactly like a truck" not in movie

​

Devistator has balls?!?!?!?

:bomb::bomb::bomb:
​
 
[quote name='ITDEFX']Reports from people who saw it in London

To answer many frequent questions
- NO Barricade in movie
- No explanation why Megan Fox puts the white dress on and holds the flowers, just does it for no reason it would seem
- No explanation what the Twins reformat from the Ice Cream truck, they just do it in the hanger
- Bikes do NOT combine (you only see the rider ladies once and one bike is killed at end or badly shot)
- Optimus/ Jetfire combination NOT permenant, one whole booster ripped off fighting with Megatron and the Fallen. Prime tears rest off at battles end
- Jolt appears out of nowhere 1/2 way into film on the runway (as does Ratchet) and you old see Jolt one other time from what I could see. Never a main shot or close up of him. His hands sizzle electricity like the SW Emperor. He must have less than 5 seconds screen time
- There are LOADS of constructicons, after Devastator has combined you still see Mixmater and Long Haul loads, plus others
- Bonecrusher from 1st movie appears in truck mode
- You do see Soundwaves head but he never transforms. Voice is Welkers G1 Megatron voice
- The "Blackout/Grindor" bot is never explained, just appears, slightly different head to Blackout though
- Sideways only seen for robot for split second then back to car, then Sideswipe cuts him in half longways
- FINALLY a shot of Optimus turning into the truck!
- Megatron is a triple changer, you see him as robot, tank and a jet. Jet looked like tank but with flat wings, hard to see
- Mixmaster is triple changer, robot, truck and weapons platform. Uses platform mode twice at the end
- Shot of the protoforms arriving, some reused footage from first film. Some first film footage used with more prototforms added

Best Lines from the film
- The Twins "That hurt" - "It's an ass kicking, it's supposed to"
- The Twins "Maybe he's just a pussy!"
- The Twins when they see Devastator "Look at that mother f*BANG*"
- Jetfire (when hanger doors won't open) "Oh bollocks!"
- Jetfire "I'm too old for this crap!"

The good
- SUPERB Special effects, truely amazing
- The music score is great again, some lovely chior pieces
- Optimus is solid, really kicks ass - As does Bumblebee when he tries!
- Action, action, action!
- Some lovely moments between Starscream and Megatron

The bad
- Sam's mum getting stoned - Really annoying pointless scene
- Alice - Pointless character and waste of screentime
- And I am very, very, VERY sorry to say - Devastator. Totally pointless him being in the film. He doesn't get involved in the final battle and Simmons bringing him down is very WTF, by far Devastator biggest let down in movie
- When Sam dies and goes to Autobot heaven - WTF???

Stuff different from trailers
- Bumblebee never says "what is your purpose Sam" like in the Showest footage - I might be wrong about this one
- Some of the Showest sections are different takes in final film
- The military guy saying "Looks exactly like a truck" not in movie

​

Devistator has balls?!?!?!?

:bomb::bomb::bomb:
​
[/QUOTE]

Ah...seems somewhat interesting & disappointing after reading that.
 
[quote name='LXL_Guy']Ah...seems somewhat interesting & disappointing after reading that.[/QUOTE]

I know... it would seem that Star Trek is going to be the best movie of this summer. Sure this will be a hit, but I think the fans are gonna be annoyed with some of what was reported (soundwave does NOT transform and uses G1 Megatron's voice instead of the synthisized G1 Soundwave monotonic voice)
 
New bonus material for the first film and a preview of the 2nd should be available today via BD-Live:

Those of you who already own Paramount's Transformers Blu-ray Disc, and can connect to the disc's BD-Live online options, will be able to access an exclusive sneak peek of the forthcoming sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (which arrives in theatres on 6/24), starting on this coming Tuesday, 6/16. Not only will you get to see the preview, you'll also be able to access an additional 25 minutes of exclusive, all-new bonus material for the ORIGINAL film, including new deleted scenes, Megan Fox's audition tape and more. The complete list of new material includes:

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Sneak Peek (footage from the new film), From the set of Revenge of the Fallen: Day 1 (an exclusive inside look at the first day of shooting), From the set of Revenge of the Fallen: A Day in the Shade (a comical look at the differences between Megan and Shia's on-set treatment), never-before-seen deleted scenes from Transformers, Fly on the Set: Pentagon (on the set filming of the Pentagon Military Command Center), Music and Mayhem (renowned special effects house ILM deconstructs the blockbuster action of Transformers), Metal in Motion (special effects tests and early robot animation), Stunts 101 (an in-depth look at the amazing stunts in Transformers), Choose Your Weapon (a fly on the wall glimpse into the selection of weapons and how they were used by the film's soldiers), The Man in the Ice (from design to production, watch the Arctic come to life on various sets in Los Angeles, California), Voices (the voices behind the Autobots and Decepticons) and Audition Tapes: Megan Fox.

Note that if you DON'T currently have the Transformers Blu-ray, you can either buy the BD disc to get the content, or buy a NEW copy of the DVD (identified by an "Exclusive Sneak Peek" sticker on the package - available in stores on Tuesday) and access the new material via a special online website as instructed in the packaging. The key thing to note is that if you already own the Blu-ray, you're set to access the new material on 6/16. Got it? Okay.
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http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa168.html#spears
 
[quote name='ITDEFX']I know... it would seem that Star Trek is going to be the best movie of this summer. Sure this will be a hit, but I think the fans are gonna be annoyed with some of what was reported (soundwave does NOT transform and uses G1 Megatron's voice instead of the synthisized G1 Soundwave monotonic voice)[/QUOTE]

In all honesty, there is probably 15 people in the world who give a rats ass about a voice synthesizer. If there's robots punching each other, all will be okay.
 
[quote name='Lice']In all honesty, there is probably 15 people in the world who give a rats ass about a voice synthesizer. If there's robots punching each other, all will be okay.[/QUOTE]


And your forgetting Bay's trademark explosions!
 
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