Transformers Movie

2005 Boards Member tonyformer is bringing us some cool info and images from the Transformers 4 Set in Detroit.

According to our member, Detroit is not actually Detroit in the movie; it will be standing-in for China itself. Clearly, it can be seen thanks to the images provided, which clearly identify buildings with Chinese architectural influence.

But the "biggest" revelation (pun intended) comes from the info our member is providing us. Let us take a look at it from his own words:

"I was told that the set will indeed sub as "Somewhere" in China. She did not or would not give me an exact city name. She did however say that the set will be comprised of around 6 to 7 standing structures that will be of an older Chinese design and around 4 or 5 destroyed buildings that will have crushed in walls and so on. There will be piles of debris and this set will be part of a "Major" battle scene.

I asked her if she could elaborate any and was told that there would be "many" Transformers "good and bad" involved as well as humans fighting. She also said that there would be a few particularly "larger" Transformers that will crash through buildings while fighting each other.

I asked her if that meant like large human looking Transformers or more animal looking and she said, "All I can say it maybe both" with a smile.

So with that being asked, I asked her if she could tell me anything else and all she would tell me is this movie will blow all the others out of the water and will be darker than the last. And then said this particular set will be filmed on in July."

This description may very well be a confirmation of a certain rumor we've heard before. Check out more info and images at the thread associated with this news post.

Some Transformers 4 tidbits has surfaced around the world and this is a news post collecting them all.

First couple of stories arrive from the official Twitter account of Director Michael Bay's Website. The website hints at the possibility of Lamborghini Aventador LP 700–4 being an Autobot. After seeing the car, many fans speculated that it might be a Decepticon. But the Twitter account questions why fans think so:

S4TE Tweets: "Why is everyone assuming the #aventador is a #decepticon ? #transformers #transformers4 #tf4"

Also, they have retweeted a post by BBC's Top Gear which identifies all cars officially revealed so far as Autobots.

Top Gear Tweets: "A Lambo Aventador has joined a Bugatti Veyron in the cast of Transformers 4. Autobots clearly have a need for speed"

Michael Bay Site Twitter account also retweets an old article in which the director definitively says "No" to Megan Fox for Transformers 4. This comes as a reply to the events brewing up over the past couple of days. Also, S4TE Site Admin Nelson left this post at their forum:

"He already said "No". But then people respond with "but that was in April!"
He could said No again today and tomorrow they'll be saying "well, that was yesterday".
BTW, I know he's to busy to address what I call a non-issue."

Finally, an awesome billboard has turned up at Granger,TX. 2005 Boards SamNickelson is sharing this image from Twitter User @JFall, which features a patriotic billboard titled "Remember Chicago" and a telephone number to report "Alien Activity". This is a direct reference to Transformers: Dark Of The Moon; where the city of Chicago was completely destroyed by the Decepticon starting with a massive manslaughter which began as soon as the Decepticons were Spacebridged to the city by Sentinel Prime.

Fox 7 has posted a filming update for Transformers 4 from Elgin, TX.

It’s is said the shooting will happen at the Elgin Cotton Oil Mill, explaining why casting crews needed Oil Workers not too long ago.

Brian Lundgren (Owner of the Oil Mill) says Michael Bay's crew will be shooting scenes inside his building...and that's pretty much all he can say. Any Transformers 4 plot details are hush hush.

"I think it's pretty cool you know, it's kind of a different use for these old buildings that have been around forever and it's pretty neat. It's gonna get busy. They said they're gonna have 40 tractor trailer rigs just for equipment when they start shooting next week so it's gonna kind of take over the town sounds like," Lundgren said.

Transformers: The Ride-3D at Universal Studios Orlando

I had a chance to check out the "technical rehearsal" for Transformers: The Ride-3D at Universal Orlando today. Taking advantage of today's 3D technology, Transformers fans will be able to join NEST agents to do battle for control of the Allspark. You’ll climb into EVAC and take on Megatron, Starscream, Ravage and a host of other Decepticons!

Walking down the main path way to the ride, you are greeted with a life-sized scale of Optimus Prime that overlooks the park. NEST agents greet you at the gate and recruit you into the battle. Once you enter the main building, there are several "chambers" each one with its own recruitment video, training exercises and Transformers props that help pass the time while you make your way to the main event. The posted waiting time for the ride is 90 minutes, but it turned out to be a little over 45 minutes to make it through the line and enter EVAC.

Once you make your way to the EVAC vehicle, 12 people enter the car and the ride begins. The first battle is Ravage, he jumps out at EVAC shooting lasers and grabs the Allspark. The ride continues on as you battle through the streets fighting the Decepticons at each station, with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and NEST agents helping EVAC.

Right from the start, the 3D effects were like nothing I have ever seen in a movie, or any other 3D ride I have been on. At one point, Megatron shoots a missile off at your face, and you can physically feel the heat as it passes by, while smoke and wind activate to give you the best effects I have ever seen put into a rail system virtual simulator. The motion of the car shifting into gear and high acceleration feels real and is very entertaining. Transformers: The Ride-3D succeeds in captivating the senses at every corner. The total ride time is just over 3 minutes.

As you exit the ride, you are led down a ramp into the "Supply Vault". If you’re a fan of the Transformers movies, you’ll hit the merchandise jackpot! Everything from shirts, hats and my personal favorite, coffee mugs! There are also high-end film cell collectibles and, of course Transformers toys. There is even a few things us G1 fans can appreciate, like 15" tall G1 style Autobot and Decepticon wall logos.

The grand opening for Transformers: The Ride-3D is June 21st. If you’re heading to Florida for vacation, put this attraction on your “must do” list.

Check out over 100+ images from the Transformers: The Ride-3D event after the jump.

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In a very interesting turn of events, a conversation happening on Michael Bay's official forum seems to suggest Megan Fox is back for Transformers 4.

It all started when Paramount Pictures made an Instagram image about the recently revealed Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe with the hashtag #MeganFox. Pretty soon, S4TE member MV95 informed this to other members. Later, forum admin Nelson replied mistaking it for a Twitter post. Here's what happened:

MV95 wrote: So the Paramount Pictures official Instagram page posted a photo of the new Lamborghini on their page with the hashtag #MeganFox. Could this be telling us something or (more realistically) is this a mistake or plot to get more views?

Nelson wrote: Keep in mind that Twitter allows 140 characters max (including spaces). That was a fake tweet cause it had way more than 140 characters.

Conversation got pretty interesting when another member pointed out that it had nothing to do with the character limit:

starscream1017 wrote: except it wasn't on twitter, it was on Instagram

Nelson wrote: My bad. Someone's in trouble. It's gonna be a long week.

Moments later, the Instagram image was removed from the Paramount Pictures account. But we have a copy for posterity. Check it out after the jump.

We are yet to know what's going behind the scenes. This news comes not too long after Director Michael Bay replying "No" to the return of Megan Fox for the Transformers Franchise. However after burying the hatchet, she is currently playing the role of April O’ Neil for Michael Bay's upcoming live action movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" based on the popular franchise of the same name.

Could Megan Fox be returning for "Transformers 4" after all? Leave your thoughts at the thread associated with this news post.

ComicBookMovie has posted some new set photos from Transformers 4. The images feature recently revealed Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe with the Rusty Cab-Over Truck in Pflugerville, TX.

Interestingly, there are some images of old vehicle modes of Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee being transported. One Instagram image reveals the location as “I-10 outside of LA” while another taken outside Paramount Studios.

Update: Michael Bay site admin Nelson was kind to come by our forum and explain the mystery behind the "old" Optimus Prime and Bumblebee being transported. It seems they were not meant for filming after all, but for a special red carpet event at Universal Studios Orlando for the grand opening of the Transformers: The Ride 3D on June 20th. Thank you Nelson.

Michael Bay's website has updated with a fresh Transformers 4 update. Joining the lineup of vehicles in Transformers 4 is the sleek 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe.

No word as yet on which Transformer this will be (or if it will even be a Transformer) but it seems likely. Keep it TFW for more information as it comes to light.

Courtesy of Transformers Live Action Movie Blog, we have with us some new Transformers 4 spy images from Pflugerville and Manor area (in Central Texas).

The images feature 2 buggy like Off-Road Vehicles black in color. According to the blog, the vehicles are not identical but similar. The site also states it is not clear whether the two cars will represent government vehicles or Decepticons (or they might just be Camera Cars).

Update: 2005 Boards Members DrLee and Albershide identified the vehicles as Rally Fighters.

Hopefully, Michael Bay’s Official Website might shed some light on the matter soon.

Concept artist Emiliano Santalucia has posted another concept work that he did for Hasbro during the development of Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

"This time, we were exploring the concept of the Space Bridge. The idea make it to the movie, but it was executed in a completely different way.

What is really interesting about this piece is that there is very little painted stuff in it. It was executed mostly as a collage. It was another learning experience, because mixing photos, real life elements and art is absolutely a common thing in movie concept work.

I went on looking for various NASA bases and installations, I created the bridge out of temples churches and lot of other stuff, and finally, I used style guide pieces from the previous movies to create the millions of Decepticons crossing the bridge and attacking Earth."

What do you think? Would you like this Space Bridge instead of what we saw on DOTM?

Hollywood Reporter has some news on the filming of Transformers 4 - though not the kind you'd think! According to the article on Hollywood Reporter, parts of Transformers 4 will be filmed using Radiant Image's palm-sized Novo camera, which weighs in at just 3.2 ounces. The article linked above has some additional technical information on the camera and its capabilities - it's a far cry from the traditional depiction of large, stand mounted Hollywood cameras, although it can get closer to the action of a scene by virtue of its smaller size and lighter build.

Fancy a bit of Transformers 4 on your desk top? Then check out this cool wallpaper by our own 2005 Boards member TunaKaan, which was recently featured on Michael Bay's official Twitter account!

The piece features the five cars confirmed to be Autobots in Transformers 4 so far against the backdrop of Monument Valley. Shown in this piece are the new forms of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, the new addition to the team Autobot Hound, as well as the 2014 Corvette Stingray Concept and Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse, rumored to be Slingshot and Drift respectively!

Check out TunaKaan's project thread for this piece in our Transformers Fan Art forum!

Fox Detroit has posted a video about the recent Transformers 4 casting call in Michigan. Following the previous Transformers live action movies filming in Michigan Michael Bay is stepping up his filming in the area - this video gives you an idea of just how much of Michigan is being used for Transformers 4, including a reference to how part of the story will be set in Hong Kong, but will be filming in Michigan.

Of interest to those tracking character reveals - Maryellen Aviano, the Transformers 4 casting co-ordinator, when discussing the vehicles that will be used in Transformers 4 mentions Corvettes, suggesting more than one Corvette character will be featured in the new movie. We already know that a 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray is to be featured, but this suggests that a second Corvette will also be appearing - could Sideswipe be returning?

Check out the video segment embedded below:

Hot off the press of Michael Bay's Shoot for the Edit twitter account - the large military styled truck seen on the set of Transformers 4 has been confirmed to be Autobot Hound! Hound has bulked up a bit over his classic depiction as a military jeep, but he remains a suitably military design. Check out the picture tweeted along with this story showcasing the new vehicle mode and see what you think!

2005 Boards Member InsideTheMagic attended a soft opening of Transformers The Ride at Universal Orlando, and has shared videos of his experience. Check the videos out below!

Here is something rather cool - the Optimus Prime and Bumblebee walkaround costumes made an appearance at the Miami Marlins game with the Tampa Blue Rays recently. The characters walked out on to the field in association with the Give Kids the World Foundation to accompany young Timothy Stahlsmith as he made a ceremonial first pitch. They then stuck around to take photos with fans young and old alike.

Check out a photo of their appearance via the Marlins Instagram feed, and a video via Yahoo Sports.