Date: Friday, May 29th 2009 8:12pm CDT
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Seibertron.com was present for the Botcon 2009 Transformers Revenge of the Fallen question and answer session held with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Like usual the session wasn't a ground breaking spoiler-thon, but some bits of info were noteworthy.
The first part of the session was covering the writers strike and all the work that was done beforehand. Orci and Kurtzman came up with a 20 page outline of the sequel literally just before the deadline. The writers claim that they were locked in a hotel room and had to script ready for filming four months after the strike concluded.
The second part was mainly question and answer with alot of questions that did and did not have to do with ROTF. We learned that Shia LaBeouf's bandaged hand will not appear in the film until the third act. The writers stated that the scene which was done to create the reason for the bandaged hand was very hard to do.
The writers stated that they would not rule out the use of Unicron or Primus in a future installement of the movie franchise. When asked about the Matrix of Leadership, they responded with "That's a
very good question" followed by laughter. The gestalts and combiners will appear unexpectedly, there was no build up to the appearance of the two.
Also mentioned were the twins, Skids and Mudflap, as an ice cream truck. It was said that they are basically comic relief and that the ice cream truck itself plays a key plot point in the movie.
In regards to HASBRO, the writers said they were allowed to do what they wanted to in the film and that the representatives of HASBRO gave only a few suggestions as to the characters and how the film would play out. HASBRO did give the duo an abundance of information including a session of "Transformers school" similiar to what Director Michael Bay went through before taking on the role of directing the film. The writers did state that they were familiar with the Transformers franchise from childhood but the info that was given by HASBRO gave them key character development points and helped with the direction of the film.
Alot of the characters you'll see in the film are ones that Orci and Kurtzman wanted in the original film that didn't make it.
When asked whether they liked Transformers or Star Trek better, the response was "Well you have to wait for Transformers 3: Megatron Vs. The Enterprise" again followed by laughter.
More details and pictures from the panel to come. Keep your optics locked right here at Seibertron.com.
Date: Thursday, May 28th 2009 5:30pm CDT
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In a video interview posted on
GameTrailers.com Transformers Revenge of the Fallen voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker talk about their involvement in the creation of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen the Game. The video also features game animation of both Optimus Prime and Megatron in transformation sequences. Check it out by scrolling down.
Date: Wednesday, May 27th 2009 2:53pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
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Credit(s): Comic Book Resources
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In an interview on
Comic Book Resources, IDW Publishing's Director of ePublishing Jeff Webber, some interesting news is coming from the Transformers comic producer.
It looks like IDW Publishing is planning on reaching its patrons in a different form of media: I-Tunes.
Webber is looking to expand this form of comic distribution starting with the major carrier in the mobile comic market, but isn't planning to just stay there.
"We're basically trying to take the IDW line and distribute it wherever people can find it," Webber said.
Looking to take IDW to a digital plane, this comes as great news for Transformers fans who can get their comic fix via their mobile devices.
Read the entire interview by clicking
here.
Date: Monday, May 11th 2009 9:53am CDT
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25 years of Transformers comic!
Simon Furman, one of the best known Transformers comic writers, tells
Totalscifionline.com why Transformers has remained so popular over the past
25 years
"From the classic 80s versions of the characters to Beast Wars to the movie
universe and beyond, Transformers is always keeping pace with each
successive generation of kids, and many of those kids stay engrossed and
excited by Transformers all the way into adulthood. Why? Because of the
amount of detailed and loving background work and story content that goes
into each reinvention, both from Hasbro and the creators involved in comics,
animation and movies. There's a real three-dimensional nature to both the
characters and the world(s) they inhabit.
"Back when we doing the UK Transformers comic in the 80s, my approach was
never to write down to kids or pull punches with the nature and reach of the
stories we were telling. Our audience responded very positively to that, and
it's another part of why, I think, those young fans kept reading, watching
and enjoying Transformers as they grew up. I still try bring those 'adult'
sensibilities to my Transformers work today, because the movies have brought
another new generation of kids into the fold and my aim is to keep them
reading!"
Source:
http://totalscifionline.com/news/3475-2 ... mers-comic
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Ricky Claydon
Totalscifionline.com
Date: Saturday, May 9th 2009 5:04pm CDT
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In a conference call held by Transformers Revenge of the Fallen personnel and
IESB.net, the film star Shia LaBeouf gives us some big time hype about the film along with a few bits of info that you may or may not know about his character in the upcoming sequel and why he plays such a key component to both Autobots and Decepticons in the movie.
Some of the info you can read in the "interview" can be gathered from the most recent trailer of the film, but for those of you scrapping to know every bit of info you can on the upcoming sequel to the 2007 Blockbuster hit, click
here to help the craving.
Date: Sunday, May 3rd 2009 1:01pm CDT
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Credit(s): LA Times
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Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci have a new LA Times interview posted online. In the interview, the two discuss the Autobots making Earth their new home, the return of the Decepticons, and tease the releationship between the Fallen and humans. The pair also briefly touch on Soundwave and Ravage as well.
To read the entire interview, click the link below.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/ne ... 2046.story
Date: Monday, April 27th 2009 6:44pm CDT
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Allspark.com have posted a "boiled down transcript" from Transformers Animated Lead Character Designer Derrick Wyatt's panels at TFCon2009.
The majority of the transcript is taken from the first of Wyatt's panels, which focused solely on the Animated series. While no direct spoilers are released, Wyatt does hint at some things still to come as well as answering questions regarding his preferred characters, and comments on things already seen.
To read the full Allspark Transcript, please
click here.
Date: Saturday, April 25th 2009 10:21pm CDT
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TFCon 09 - Today I was fortunate enough to have a personal interview with a representative from the good folks at Fans Project. We talked a little about how they got their start, how they do what they do, and what they have planned for the future.
Down_Shift - First off, let me thank you very much for taking the time to speak to us today. It will mean a lot to not only fans of Seibertron.com but all fans of your work. So far everything you've done as a company has been very well received. It must feel very good to know that what your doing is going over so well.
FansProject - It does feel very good.
D_S - My first question is how does it feel to be at a Hasbro endorsed event knowing that your product is being sold as the convention exclusive?
FP - We don't put much thought about it, we buy Hasbro toys just like everyone else. We love everything Transformers and are pleased to be a part of it.
D_S - How did you start FansProject? What made it come together?
FP - You know as a kid we all wanted to make our toys better? We did and still do. A small group of customizers found one another on the Internet and started talking. Soon we decided to try the CJ Upgrade kit to see how it would go.
D_S - Where is FansProject situated?
FP - Our manufacturing facilities are located in mainland China. Our team members are all over the world and communicate our ideas through the Internet to one another. We occasionally meet in person though. That's a lot of fun.
D_S - I bet it is. You're literally living the dream. Now we know this plays into a big part of your lives but is this a full-time job for all of you or is this more a labor of love? Maybe it's both?
FP - We do Fansproject work as a hobby, not as a business. We all have full time jobs, and work on FansProject projects in our spare time.
D_S - How many people are on the FansProject staff?
FP - There's about 6 or 7 members on the actual design team.
D_S - How does it feel to have pioneered the field of 3rd-party customs?
FP - To be honest, it doesn't really matter to us that we were the first in the field. It would not have mattered if we were #10. We do this because we enjoy it, not because it's groundbreaking.
D_S - What's the decision process behind what you decide to make? I know I'd be all over the place. Too many wants and not enough time. heh.
FP - We do what we enjoy making. Of course we do enjoy pleasing the fans in the process and accept all suggestions. We evaluate all options based on the economics and logistics of production before we fully commit. We release images of our progress only when we are sure as we are sure that's the way we want to go.
D_S - So how much of the money made from the sale of a figure goes directly into producing future projects?
FP - Most of the money we make goes back into upcoming projects. This is our hobby after all so most of our money goes into future product designing and manufacturing costs. When we first did the CJ kit we lost money making it. But it got us out there. However we do buy lots of new figures for "product research". It's a business expense. Ha ha ha.
D_S - I would love to be able to write off my hobby. It's the perfect crime. If you could, please describe some of the future projects that we have been treated to today.
FP - G3 Trailer: The "stealth mode" is a recent idea and almost a money losing feature that we are adding to the trailer. It uses a reflective mirror-like substance that's not glass that is used to hide the trailer and also fits neatly inside. This way we have an answer to "where did the trailer go?" Has taken 2 years just to get to the stage we are at now.
- Protector: This stands a little shorter than City Commander, to be in scale with the rest of the line. If all goes well, it could see release by the end of year, however we will not announce certain release dates until mass production begins.
- Defender: This will be our first stand alone figure. It is around the same height as a Deluxe figure and is a "three changer".
- Collector: Second Stand alone figure. Collects "junk". Take a guess. More on this figure later.
- Warbot/???: Will be a "three changer" as well. Not two seperate vehicle modes. Big.
- GlacialBot: An Ice Aged themed combiner team that is very classic in design. We wanted to keep the retro flavor and taste that we grew up loving. Made of 5 figures so far. Mammoth, Deer, Sabertooth Tiger, Bear, & Rhino. These modes may change. Designing a Gestalt from the ground up is challenging work, but we think we have pulled it off with success.
- Superion Maximus Limbs Set: Each limb is meant to fit in with the plane mode. For example a hand converts to a bomb door when the robot is in plane mode. Accessories attach to plane modes for additional firepower.
- Pharohbot: Lots of design sketches. May want to take it in another direction. We may release sketches one day to see if there is enough fan reaction to make it feasible.
D_S - I noticed that in the Powered Commander comic there are no words spoken. Just a dramatic sequence of events. Is there a specific reason for that?
FP - No time to come up with one actually, but and it and the art style turned out very well actually. Much like a Manga. We think it turned out very well.
D_S - Have there been any legal issues between FansProjects and Hasbro/Takara?
FP - No, we are making money off of it, but we're not in it for profit, and all profits go back into manufacturing. It`s a hobby and I think that's for the best. We haven't had any conversations with them at all, positive or negative, and that`s just fine with us.
D_S - What are your thoughts on iGear's City Commander upgrade package; an add-on to your add-on?
FP - We don't mind at all, there isn`t any right or wrong in this hobby. Of course we prefer that if there is a kit for our products, we'd like it to be of good quality.
D_S - So the 4th party KOs of your CJ kits don't bother you?
FP - Again, we don't look at the whole thing like a business, it hasn't hurt our feelings. Even Hasbro has knock offs you know.
D_S - With the appearance of some competition, how has that affected your strategies?
FP - It hasn`t; we do this for our enjoyment and the enjoyment of collectors. It doesn`t matter who else is out there.
D_S - How often do you expect to release new characters and products?
FP - We would prefer something new is released every 3-4 months, but we won't be willing to release something if we don't believe it meets our specifications. We are fans too, we wouldn't want something that doesn't meet our expectations.
D_S - After seeing the previews today I'm really excited about your upcoming projects. Would you be able to give us a release order?
FP - We will be releasing what is ready, whenever it is ready. Right now there isn't really a specific order. Although progress on the Superion limbs is coming along nicely. We have a very tentative release of sometime in June.
D_S - How long does it take for a character to go from concept to shipping the final product?
FP - It has taken a long time, longer than fans think. We've been working on the G3 Trailer for 2 years now and had the first prototype of City Commander just as the CJ Upgrade package was released.
D_S - Do you have any plans to do kits outside of the Transformers line?
FP - Not at this time. We have too many ideas right now that are related to the Transformers lines.
D_S - Thank you so much for taking the time to sit down with us and share your experiences with us. Is there anything you'd like to say to the fans?
FP - We would like to thank everyone very much for the support. We hear lots of requests for what we should make, but at the same time we're doing what we love which means we have our say too. We never want to go against the fan's wishes but at the same time it all boils down to what we want to do. Thank you very much for the support!
Date: Monday, April 13th 2009 9:56pm CDT
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Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Director Michael Bay has talked with
MTV.com, yet again, about the upcoming sequel to the 2007 blockbuster movie.
This time he reveals that the film is slightly longer than the original.
“It’s four minutes longer than the last one,” explained Bay, saying that the runtime was locked. “So, go figure it out.”
A long story short, the film is 147 minutes long. What could a whopping four extra minutes mean? More action? More character development? More credits? We'll find out when Revenge of the Fallen hits theatres June 24th 2009.
You can view the original article on this
here.
Date: Monday, April 13th 2009 4:30pm CDT
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Another interview with Transformers Animated lead designer Derrick Wyatt has been posted at Unicron.com. Like with
the last interview, Derrick reveals many interesting things fans of Animated might enjoy reading. To read the entire interview,
please click here.
In his interview, he also reveals all of the episode titles, which you may read below:
1-3 Transwarped
4: Three's a Crowd
5: Where Is Thy Sting?
6: Five Servos of Doom
7: Predacons Rising
8-9: Human Error (pts 1-2)
10: Decepticon Air
11: This Is Why I Hate Machines
12-13 Endgame, parts 1 and 2
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