Transformers Movie

Word reaches us that Transformers Live Action Movie veteran Glenn Morshower will not be returning for Transformers 4. While attending the Texas Frightmare Weekend earlier this month, Morshower told fans that due to a scheduling conflict he would be unable to reprise his role for the fourth instalment of the live action movie franchise. Glenn Morshower played the role of Colonel Sharp in the first movie, commander of the ill-fated Soccent air base, before returning to play the role of General Morshower in Revenge of the Fallen and Dark of the Moon.

Joblo has posted an article in which they claim that a "reliable source"(who attended a recent marketing event) has provided them with information on characters to appear in Transformers 4. They did label the information as a "rumor" so take it with a grain of salt. However they also claimed that their source has been reliable in the past....so...onwards to the list!

• Grimlock
• Lockdown
• Hound
• Galvatron
• Swoop(implied since apparently Bumblebee will ride on a Pteranadon while Optimus Prime will ride Grimlock)
• Former "Samurai" Decepticon who wants to regain his honor and become an Autobot(Drift? Bludgeon?)

Since the end of Dark Of The Moon, fans have speculated that Megatron would return as Galvatron in Transformers 4, after all...he IS the almighty Megatron...reformatted. Lockdown might not be too surprising(if this rumor turns out to be true), due to Hasbro pulling cues from Transformers Animated(and Lockdown rose to popularity in that show).

Read on for plot details...be forewarned, if these rumors are the plot details reveal a substantial part of the movie..so read at your own risk!

We’ve mentioned her before on a news post regarding Transformers 4. Back then, she was auditioning for a role on Transformers 4 at the Chinese Talent Search, but now Miss Li Bingbing has confirmed she is starring on the upcoming Michael Bay Transformers Live Action Movie.

"A report on m1905.com -- a Chinese film-related portal operated by the state-owned China Movie Channel, one of the film's three co-producers -- quoted a statement from Paramount Pictures, Sid Ganis’ Jiaflix Enterprises and China Movie Channel as saying that Resident Evil: Retribution star Li Bingbing will board the production. She will soon be joined by other well-known actors as well as newcomers recruited from a talent-scouting competition."

Examiner has posted an article mentioning that Transformers 4 filming is underway in Austin, Texas. That’s not the only thing the article reveals; it also highlights the character name of Mark Wahlberg.

"Di Bonaventura Pictures and DreamWorks SKG in association with Hasbro are set to begin production on the Paramount Pictures science fiction action film "Transformers 4". Casting directors are auditioning actors in Los Angeles, as well as Austin, TX where filming will take place beginning late May, 2013. The extras will be cast throughout filming. Additional shooting will take place in various locations including China. This project is currently being referred to as "Untitled Transformers Sequel," and will the first feature film to be shot using smaller digital IMAX 3D cameras.

Starring in "Transformers 4" is Jack Reynor in the starring role of a race car driver. The talented and beautiful Nicola Peltz has been cast in the female lead role of Reynor's girlfriend. Mark Wahlberg has signed on to play Nicola's father Flynn Vincent. Sophia Myles will play a major role as a scientist. Peter Cullen returns as the voice of Optimus Prime, and Glenn Morshower reprises his role as General Morshower. Kelsey Grammer was recently cast as the lead villain named "Harold Attinger". Directors Guild of America DGA Award winner Michael Bay will return to direct his fourth installment of the film series from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger."

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Sega; the world famous game developer who created Sonic The Hedgehog is working on a new Arcade Game titled Transformers: Human Alliance.

According to Arcade Heroes, it’s a shooting game where humans (presumably the player) fight alongside the Autobots to save the planet. They presume that it is a light-gun game. The testing for the game is carried out in China at the moment. The site also says they do not know how it will go from there and is waiting for more information.

Prime Studio 1, who are making an awesome licensed polystone statue of Revenge of the Fallen Megatron, have posted a teaser photo on their Facebook showing off their next project. This release, MMTFM-02, is speculated to be a shield accessory part for an Optimus Prime statue - the shield design seems to match up to one that Optimus used in Transformers Dark of the Moon.

The accessory was originally displayed at the Hollywood Convention in the Kudanshita Hotel in Japan on 5-6 May, along with Prime Studio 1's Megatron. More reveals are expected to be announced over the next month.

Here is something rare and cool for you - by way of this eBay auction, we can share with you some images of a Transformers toy that never made it to general retail. Dark of the Moon Soundblaster was a redeco of Soundwave, initially intended for a seventh wave of Deluxe Class toys along with a Generation 1 styled Wheeljack, a redeco of Bumblebee and a Generation 1 themed Ratchet redeco. The series was dropped from a US release to an Asia exclusive wave, but never even saw that limited release. Until this auction, all we saw of Soundblaster were those initial promotional images. Check them out for a rare look at a toy that never got a release.

The Wrap is reporting that actress Sophia Myles has joined the cast of Transformers 4. According to the article, her role will be a major supporting role that might be a scientist.

Most of you may know her as Madame de Pompadour from one of the most heart-warming Doctor Who episodes; The Girl in the Fireplace.

She is a very skilled actress notable for her roles in movies such as Underworld, Thunderbirds (2004) and Out of Bounds.

A while back, actor Tyrese Gibson announced that he is in talks for Transformers 4. However, 7 months later Mr. Gibson spoke to Moviehole regarding the matter. He had this to say...

"It’s looking like an appearance might happen. I haven’t got that phone call yet, officially. We’ll see what happens."

We also learned that Josh Duhamel is to make a cameo appearance on Transformers 4. It seems as though Tyrese Gibson's role in the upcoming movie may be the same. Only time will tell.

Not major news like Kelsey Grammer casting, but some tiny casting news from Transformers 4. Apparently, the Auditions for Transformers 4 Chinese Cast are off to a great start. As Yahoo News found out, there is going to be 6 roles available with 2 slots already filled by Li Bingbing and Wu Xiubo.

2005 Boards Member TFtoycollector is bringing us the news that over 50,000 Chinese actors will audition for a role on TF4 and among them some famous actors such as Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun and top star, Peter Ho.

The names of course are new to Hollywood but in China their reputation precedes them. Casting of Chinese Actors for Transformers 4 is a move to market movies to China where an emerging (and potentially huge) market for Hollywood movies exist. This move is endorsed by both Paramount and Hasbro. We are yet to hear about the Robot Cast of Transformers 4. Director Michael Bay declared that they’ll be bringing in New Characters and Old Characters will go through a “Full Redesign”.

The six Chinese actors will join Mark Wahlberg, Jack Reynor, Nicola Peltz, Kelsey Grammer and Stanley Tucci for the upcoming movie. Josh Duhamel meanwhile is said to make Cameo Appearance in Transformers 4

Word reaches us via a report on 13 News that the opening date of Transformers the Ride at Universal Studios Orlando has been fixed as 20 June 2013. There's been a slow and steady build up to this event already, with the opening of the ride's store the "NEST Supply Vault", Transformers walkaround characters at the park and most recently a giant decal of a Transformer smashing through a building (pictured). Mark the day in your diaries if you are a fan in the Orlando area wanting to transform your experience of theme park rides!

Actor Kelsey Grammer will be the Main Human Villain of Transformers 4, according to various Entertainment News Sources.

Deadline reports:

"Kelsey Grammer is embracing his inner bad guy. After his Golden Globe turn as the ruthless politician in Boss, Grammer has just landed the key villain role in Michael Bay‘s next Transformers film, which stars Mark Wahlberg and Stanley Tucci. I’m told that Grammer will play Harold Attinger, a counter intelligence guy."

2005 Boards member ekocher has dropped by to share with us some news about a new Blu-Ray edition of the Transformers Live Action Movies. Coming to Wal-Mart next week priced $12 a piece are steelbook versions of the Transformers movies. The 2007 movie and Dark of the Moon are both confirmed - no confirmation of a Revenge of the Fallen steelbook but it seems unlikely the second movie will be left out. Check out some images of the new editions attached to this post.

Look out Chicago - there's more Bayhem headed in your direction! On Location Vacations reports that Transformers 4 director Michael Bay has been in Chicago scouting for possible filming locations. Their report indicates that Mr Bay and crew were starting out on LaSalle St, near Randolph St, and then proceeded south toward the Board Of Trade Building. Could these be future filming locations for Transformers 4? Keep it TFW and we'll share with you what we learn as the story unfolds.