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julesbedeau wrote:Based on the way these movies have been written, I think that Nemesis Prime and Galvatron are too complex for a live-action version. I think that they should really consider a reboot and/or use the 1986 script because they now have the technology to support it.The 1986 script can work as long they keep all the emotional stuff out(Rhodimus Prime(sp?)) and find a way to get some Stan Bush into it(The Touch). At this point, the film going audience has completely bought into this mythology and they would appreciate a little depth.

Everyone is too complex for these movies, ex: Shockwave has one line in DOTM. I don't see the 86 movie working at all, considering that so much consists of non-Earth setting, about 20 new characters will have to be introduced/revived (Devastator, Soundwave, Megatron, Starscream...). Unless you're talking about it not being related to the three existing movies...in which case I think most people will realize it's not the same, and won't see it, considering it will lack a hot girl, all the humor, and probably the quality of action. And I don't think many have really bought into the mythology, just the fun atmosphere. Although a lot of kids are probably getting into Transformers with these movies. Also, I'm pretty sure nobody will appreciate the 80's music, it sounds extremely cheesy unless you know it's significance. No offence to your ideas though.

I was disappointed how they killed off everyone in this movie, but one of the things they can do to fix it is if there is another part to it have Skywarp and Thundercracker come for Megatrons body taking it back to cybertron on there way back to cybertron they come across an asteroid field knocking them out and we find out it was unicoron who called out for them giving them new bodys.

DOTM has roughly made $400 billion so far. That doesn't include what Hasbro made on the Toyline and the future other transformer toylines that will result from the movie's popularity and stuff like Transformers Prime that will gain more attention as it is a more kid friendly transformers medium. The movie series generates alot of money for both Hasbro and Paramount. Why on earth would you stop making movies if they make your company alot of money? Disney hasn't stopped with Pirates movies. Marvel is still churning out sequels to their franchises. Another Transformers movie is coming whether you and the critics like it or not.

I think there is plenty room for a sequel. There are tons of characters they could bring in. This franchise has literally thousands of characters. Optimus and most of the autobots are still alive. Megatron has been resurrected before, and there's always the option of making him Galvatron. They could have some powerful bot recreate the All Spark, or create some other similar artifact that resurrects fallen cybertronians. If Shia doesn't want to do it, you can recast Sam or have a different human hero. Since Micheal Bay is done you can get another action director to take over. There are loads of qualified directors Neil Blomkamp, JJ Abrams, Steven Speilberg, Christopher Nolan, Zach Snyder, Kenneth Branagh, or Jon Favreau to name a few. As for plot, there are tons of options. There's a whole universe of stories to choose from.

According to wikipedia's DOTM article there are "plans" for a prequel based on War for Cybertron. That could be cool. I doubt a reboot would happen, but a prequel or a sequel I can see. I personally think its silly to think the film series is done just because Micheal Bay and Shia Lebeuf have stated they are done with the franchise. If there is a market for it then it will be made, and this forum and the box office results for DOTM prove there is a market.

I'd love to see a movie reboot set in the late 70's or early 80's, with characters like Hound as an Army Jeep and Prowl as his Datsun Police car. Also Starscream, Thundercracker et al as the F15 Eagle alt mode

That would kick ass!

There's still plenty of things work out and loose ends to cover. (such as making Cybertron viable to live on again.) Plenty of issues to work out as Optimus is not the only leader for the autobots. If they brought in some other Commander like Omega Supreme , Ultra Magnus or even Grimlock and had them butt heads about how he's been running the show, there's alot of drama there. Prime has been showing more loyalty towards Earth than his own planet, so I'm sure some autobots might not shar ehis sentiment.

I'm not suggesting they are going be another Sentinel Prime, but having lines being drawn between factions could be a big part of the new trilogy as the Decepticons likely will break up into smaller groups loyal to different leaders. Whether it's Jhiaxus, Six shot, Galvatron(as a seperate entity , not Megatron rebuilt.)Skyshadow(always need a new air commander), Liege Maximo, or heck even create a brand new boss for them to come up with. There's always room for new characters.

I would prefer they skipped Unicron till end of the trilogy if they opt to ever bring him in. They could build him up in the background(always use Dark Energon as a means revive some of the dead Decepticons and then hint at Unicron.), but he would be a poor choice to start off a new trilogy with. Ultimately Id like to see him ignored all together, but if they did Id want him to have an avatar or something that they could fight , so he could still be villain they could punch out, while having his true form kept imprisoned till final act.

There's plenty of ideas to be had. All depends where goes next. I'm happy with the first 3 installments, but there's still room for improvement.

LOL... Did some of you watch DOTM... Cybertron is destroyed at the end. It imploded when the control pillar was destroyed. It will not be around for a 4th movie.

I think most of you are trying to get the next director to do things that honestly are way too far fetched to be a realistic live action film. What Bay has done very well w/Spielberg's help is keep is sorta simple. You've got a few autobots from G1 and a good supply of decepticons in all 3 films. If hopefully Spielberg gets the next TF movie, and possibly a trilogy, he must keep it simple too. Going for Sharkticons, Aerialbots, Dinobots, etc are not good ideas. They still have many G1 characters to draw from and I loved the way they obviously wrote a lot of DOTM from The Ultimate Doom 3 part cartoon series. Hey Spielberg, go watch G1 cartoons and give us some more!!!!

I would still love to see Hound, Trailbreaker, Cliffjumper, Mirage, Prowl, and please for the love of God, gimme some Omega Supreme...I was really hoping that DOTM would end with OS and some big Decepticon fightin it out!....but alas.....bring on TF4 even if it takes several years

And in TF4....for the sake of Pete...let the decepticons win!!!!! It would be freakin awesome and far more dramatic for the next film or two....remember Empire Strikes Back...Lucas is a genious!!!!!!

What I want to see: Galvatron, Nemesis Prime/Scourge/Motormaster, Tidal Wave, Unicron, Omega Supreme, Dinobots, Predacons, Rodimus, Vector Prime, Seekers, Waspinator, Ultra Magnus, Alpha Trion, NEMESIS PRIME

OptimusPrimeX47 wrote:I forgot to add. Am I the only one thinking that Sentinel Prime may come back to life? He wasn't fully dismembered or anything or vaporized. Also what was that weapon that slowly vaporized Ironhide? The worse part of the movie, I was shocked.

It was Cosmic Rust, if nobody already answered.

BeastProwl wrote:

OptimusPrimeX47 wrote:I forgot to add. Am I the only one thinking that Sentinel Prime may come back to life? He wasn't fully dismembered or anything or vaporized. Also what was that weapon that slowly vaporized Ironhide? The worse part of the movie, I was shocked.

It was Cosmic Rust, if nobody already answered.

It's stated to be Acid Rust, not Cosmic Rust.