Transformers Media News

Michael Bay slams the critics (of Megan Fox)

There has been a lot of recent bad press in the media lately indicating a possible rift between live action Transformers franchise director Michael Bay and actress Megan Fox. Here at Seiberton.com we have chosen not to report on most of that, because it is often hard to distinquish the gossip from the reality.

However, couresty of USA TODAY's entertainment blog, we have comments from Michael Bay himself who recently came to Megan's defense at of all things, a Victoria's Secret show. As you may remember, Bay has been directing Victoria's Secret commercials.

There are many things one can expect at a Victoria’s Secret show (mobs of press, crazy futuristic neon wings, bras covered in diamonds, a Black Eyed Pea, or three) but what we did not expect was a candid takedown of the press’ treatment of Megan Fox by none other than Transformers director, Michael Bay. (You may remember the outspoken actress has referred to him as a “nightmare,” and “Hitler” in recent interviews).

But it turns out, Bay couldn’t care less. Really. “I love her,” the man responsible for the blockbuster franchise told USA TODAY's Andrea Mandell. “It’s just, she’s young. Everyone’s got to give her a break, she only…23? It’s just hard. I’ve traveled around the world with her and she’s just like this world symbol now, you know?”

So he brushes her diatribes under the carpet? “Absolutely,” he said. “She called me (after the Hitler comment) and goes, ‘It’s all bullsh—t, Mike.’ The press, they just like to prey, and stalk, and pounce and find a good little juicy thing. But she’s always wanted to do these crazy comments. That’s just her. She’s great.”

He also said, “She’s got a great part in Transformers 3,” and he said he’s currently working on the script. So Bay’s not planning on getting revenge by, say, killing her off? “No, no. no,” he said, dismissing it. “She gets enough of that already.”

To read the original USA TODAY blog, please click here.

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USA TODAY headline: Optimus Prime quits!

One of the hottest topics on Seibertron.com as of late has been the new Transformers comics series known as "Ongoing" which is being published by IDW. While most Transformers fans are excited to see a new long term series, Ongoing has been controversial from the start due to both some unusual initial storylines and of course some unconvential artwork.

Since Ongoing has now officially hit the stores, the fan reaction and debate figures to continue to grow. We'd like to thank Seibertron.com member Bass XO for alerting us to a USA TODAY article which is sure to stir the pot even further. The article's title is "Optimus Prime quits!", which is certainly not a phrase Transformers fans are used to! Below is an excerpt.

In a move that will certainly stir things up in the comic-book universe, the editors and writers at IDW Publishing have thrown Transformers fans an unexpected curveball.

The debut issue in the new Transformers ongoing series, available today, closes with the most well-known character in the series' history, Optimus Prime, resigning as leader of the Autobots. The surprising plot twist follows the previously-released news that fan-favorite Ironhide dies in this same Transformers issue.

So, why the massive story shake-ups? Series writer Mike Costa says the moves are necessary to advance storylines and push the Transformers brand in new directions.

"This first story arc is all about upheaval and change and what happens when you realize that all the tools and skills you've previously spent your life accruing are no longer effective."

Editor Andy Schmidt agrees with the need for change. "Ultimately, our book is based around a universal theme of 'transformation' and, more importantly, that real change and real transformation must first come from within."

To view the entire USA TODAY story, please click here!

For even more coverage of Ongoing, be sure to check out Seibertron.com's offical review as well as our exclusive interview with Mike Costa.

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Boxart for Cancelled Energon Megatron and Optimus Prime Repaints

Seibertron.com member Razorclaw0000 has alerted us towards something very cool at DeviantArt. Artist Dan Khana has posted 3 very interesting pieces of of Energon Optimus Prime and Megatron. This artwork was meant to be the boxart for two Target exclusive repaints from the Transformers Energon line which eventually got cancelled. It was said that the Megatron was going to come with WST Soundwave while the Optimus Prime would have come with WST Optimus Prime, but we cannot confirm this.
You can see the images by clicking the names:
Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime Supermode
Megatron

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Hasbro's November 5 Webcast Summary: Micronauts, 'Hunt for the Decepticons' and more!,

The Allspark fills us in on the occurrences of Hasbro's web cast that occurred on the afternoon of November 5. We first told you that a webcast was going to occur, and here's a summary courtesy of NightViper over at the Allspark..

For those that listened into the four-hour Hasbro Investor Relations Webcast, you already know that it focused more on facts and figures than, well, action figures. Wacky investors. However, there was some Transformers-related news to grab onto:

- 2010 will bring with it a Transformers promotion called "Hunt for the Decepticons"
- Hasbro has acquired the Micronauts ("Microman" in Japan) brand and look forward to including its rich story in various media forms
- Advertising for the new JV (joint venture) Network with Discovery will begin in February
- 10-12 new programs are currently in production for JV Network
- The only new program they could comment on was My Little Pony. Lauren Faust of Power Puff Girls and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends will head up the MLP media.
- Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman are among those writing for Hasbro Studios media

Hasbro Investor Relations Webcast November 5th @ 10am ET

Seibertron.com's own Rodimus2006 reminds us that Hasbro's Investor Relations live Webcast starts tomorrow, Nov 5th, at 10am ET and will last about 2 hours. It is unsure how much information will relate to the Transformers Brand future, such as upcoming toylines, movies or animated series. After all, Hasbro is a large company with a lot of brand names to talk about.

The webcast may be found here.

Transformers: Recession Proof?

With the recession now approaching the 2 year mark, it's hard to find many companies, products, services and fields that haven't been negatively affected in some form. However, there are always going to be a few things that not only survive in a poor economy but actually find a way to thrive.

Yahoo! Finance recently compiled their top 10 list of products that boomed during the recession and our beloved Transformers actually made that list. Here is an excerpt.

Transformers. Good and evil are still doing battle, which makes toy maker Hasbro a winner. The company's Transformers action figures have morphed into a franchise that includes two movies, a TV series, video games, comic books, and a wide range of spinoff toys that seem to be recessionproof. A sharp boost in entertainment licensing revenue from Transformers and a related stalwart, G.I. Joe, have helped offset reductions in other parts of Hasbro's earnings statement. Expect the bots to keep battling.

Other items included tupperware, private label salad dressing and universal remotes. Yes, seriously.

To view the entire article please click here.

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen wins 3 SPIKE "Scream" awards

As we first reported in early September, SPIKE TV is airing its 4th Annual "Scream" awards on Tuesday, October 27th at 10PM PST/EST. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as you might suspect drew heavy consideration when nominations were decided and was actually nominated in 11 different categories.

Can't wait to know how many it won? Well, you don't have to.

The actual awards show was taped last night, and ROTF did very well, earning 3 awards. Megan Fox won for "best sci-fi actress", Isabel Lucas won for "breakout performance - female" and the movie itself was deemed to have the best special effects.

Of course, with ROTF hitting shelves everywhere in a mere matter or hours, fellow Seibertron.com News Crew member Blurrz had compiled a comprehensive list of the various DVD and Blu-Ray special editions that the various retailers are releasing, You may check that out by clicking here.

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Hasbro's 3rd Quarter Profit Rises 8.8 Percent

US Toy Manufacturer Hasbro saw a boost in their Q3 profits in part from sales of Transformers and GI Joe figures in support of the films. See the following article from the Associated Press for the complete details:

NEW YORK (AP) -- Hasbro Inc, the nation's second biggest toymaker, said Monday its profit rose 8.8 percent in the third quarter, helped by lower costs and slightly higher sales of Transformers and G.I. Joe toys.

Hasbro said its earnings rose to $150.4 million, or 99 cents per share, for the three months ended Sept. 27, up from $138.2 million, or 89 cents a share, a year ago.

The latest results top the average analyst estimate of 93 cents a share, as measured by a survey by Thomson Reuters.

The Pawtucket, R.I.-based company said its joint venture with Discovery Communications hurt earnings per share by 3 cents.

Revenue fell 1.7 percent to $1.28 billion from $1.20 billion a year ago and missing analysts' estimates of $1.32 billion.

Hasbro said North American sales reflect stronger sales of toys for boys, but revenue was weighed down by weakness in girls, preschool and the games and puzzles categories.

Last week, the nation's biggest toymaker, Mattel Inc., reported a profit decline of 3.5 percent as sales fell 8 percent. Mattel makes Hot Wheels and American Girl dolls.

To see the online article, click HERE

What you need to know: Revenge of the Fallen DVD Exclusives

Hello Seibertronians, News crew member Blurrz here. It's that time of year again. As we all know, unless you've been living in a cave, the Revenge of the Fallen film was released in theatres this summer, and that means it's subsequent DVD release is approaching. We now overlook the date, as the DVD release is set for this Tuesday, October 20.



Now most of you are probably not anticipating the DVD or Blu-Ray versions of the film, but are more intrigued with what else you are getting with it! We're talking about DVD exclusives that each retailer carry, and it's been a hot topic the past month or so. After looking at what is available out there, I've decided to compile a list of exclusives, so you, me, and the common Transformers fan does not end up having 6 copies of the film.

Before we get going with the exclusives, here is what most retailers are getting in terms of special editions.

Two-Disc Special Edition DVD & Blu-ray:

The TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen two-disc Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. The Blu-ray will be presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. The disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc 1:

-- Feature Film
-- Commentary by Michael Bay, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman

Disc 2:

-- The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen--This multi-chapter
documentary chronicles the entire creation of the film and includes
interviews with the cast and crew:
-- Seeds of Vengeance - Development and Design - After the overwhelming
success of 2007's Transformers, how do the filmmakers top
themselves for the sequel?
-- Domestic Destruction - Production: United States - Michael Bay
believes in going big: Big action and big explosions. Cast and
crew are pushed to the limit as they traverse the U.S. from New
Mexico to Pennsylvania.
-- Joint Operations - Production: Military - No other filmmaker in the
world enjoys the kind of military access and cooperation Michael Bay
has. Here we see just how efficient our armed forces are and the awe
and respect shown by the cast.
-- Wonders of the World - Production: Middle East - You can't
really reproduce Egypt anywhere but Egypt so off we go to Giza and
Luxor.
-- Start Making Sense - Editing - In order to turn over the massive
amount of film as quickly as possible to VFX, four editors work
tirelessly in a unique tag-team approach to shape the film.
-- Under the Gun - Visual Effects - Revenge of the Fallen features the
most complicated VFX in film history. So complicated in fact that
the filmmakers were unsure they would make the deadline. The
DEVASTATOR VFX alone required 83% of ILM's total render farm
capacity.
-- Running the Gauntlet - Post-Production and Release - Working seven
days a week, Michael Bay and company usher the film through sound
design, Digital Intermediate color-timing and a globe-trotting
whirlwind of premieres.
-- A Day with Bay: Tokyo--An intimate and fun all-access journey with
Michael Bay as he travels to Tokyo, Japan for the world premiere of the
biggest film of the year.
-- 25 Years of TRANSFORMERS--Access an all-new featurette celebrating a
monumental milestone for one of Hasbro's most successful and
popular franchises.
-- NEST: Transformer Data-Hub--Explore conceptual artwork created by the
production for 12 of the most popular AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS from the
film.
-- Deconstructing Visual Bayhem with Commentary by Pre-Vis Supervisor Steve
Yamamoto-- A series of multi-angle pre-visualization sequences allowing
viewers to learn how some of the film's most spectacular scenes
were created with an introduction by Michael Bay.
-- Extended Scenes

-- Music Video: Linkin Park's "New Divide"

-- The ALLSPARK Experiment--Viewers get their chance to unleash the power
of the recently recovered ALLSPARK shard on Earth vehicles. Begin by
selecting and customizing a vehicle with a selection of parts and
accessories. Then apply the ALLSPARK to this creation and watch what
happens. Applying the ALLSPARK to certain custom combinations enables
four new robot characters with special powers. If viewers discover all
four, they unlock a fifth vehicle, which reveals a top secret message
about the future of the TRANSFORMERS movie franchise.
-- NEST: Transformer Data-Hub--A database of some of the TRANSFORMERS
characters that appear in the new film, offering users access to each
robot's confidential file including:
-- Innovative 3D spin galleries of each robot
-- A timeline for each TRANSFORMERS character charting its origins,
back story and design evolution from toys to animated series to
comics and finally feature films
-- Giant Effing Movie - A very personal look at the making of the movie.

-- The Matrix of Marketing--An archive of the film's promotional media
including trailers, posters and television spots.

Future Shop
Blu-Ray - $27.99 Plus Steel Case (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD - $18.99 (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD (2 Disc) - 28.99
2 Movie Collection (DVD) - $29.99

Best Buy
Blu-Ray - $27.99 Plus The Fallen T-shirt (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD - $18.99 (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD (2 Disc) - $26.99
2 Movie Collection (DVD) - $32.99

Zellers
DVD - $13.49 Plus $10 toy Coupon (Price Tuesday Only After Trade and Save)

Wal-Mart
Blu-ray - $29.83 (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD - $18.47 (Price 3 Days Only)

HMV
Blu-ray - $36.99
DVD - $26.99
DVD 2 Disc - $29.99
2 Movie Collection (Blu-ray) - $62.99 (available 03/11/2009)
2 Movie Collection (DVD) - $34.99

Toys "R" Us
DVD - $19.97 (Price 3 Days Only)

Transformers invade Los Angeles!

***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***

TRANSFORMERS
INVADE LOS ANGELES!

PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES THE DVD & BLU-RAY DEBUT OF THE BIGGEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR WITH AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD CONSUMER EVENT

Free Giveaways, Live DJ, Fans and…an 18-Foot-Tall TRANSFORMER!

***INCREDIBLE AERIAL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY OF FULL-SIZE BUMBLEBEE TRANSFORMER***

WHAT:
Paramount Home Entertainment celebrates the DVD and Blu-ray debut of the biggest movie of the year, TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen, with an out-of-this-world consumer event. Fans will have a chance to be among the first to own the $830 million blockbuster when the Best Buy and Target in the West Hollywood Gateway shopping center open their doors for the DVD and Blu-ray release.

Consumers also will be able to take their picture with a full-size, 18-foot-tall, 8,200 pound BUMBLEBEE! Fans will be entertained by a live KROQ DJ.

**The traffic-stopping BUMBLEBEE, which requires a forklift and 10 ton crane to assemble and set up, will make for an extraordinary visual for your helicopter crew to capture**

WHO:
BUMBLEBEE, the brave AUTOBOT who turns into a Camaro, and TRANSFORMERS fans.

WHEN:
Consumer Event: Monday, October 19th, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
BUMBLEBEE Visual: Sunday, October 18th through Tuesday, October 20th

WHERE:
West Hollywood Gateway shopping center.
Corner of La Brea & Santa Monica Blvd.

New Video of Target Exclusive ROTF Transforming Bumblebee Case

We'd like to thank Loran Helin from Paramount for informing us of some new video that has been posted featuring the Target Exclusive Limited Edition of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen that we first told you about here.

What makes this limited edition special is that the case actually transforms into Bumblebee. Now, thanks to this video we now have a much closer look at the actual product.

This weekend's NASCAR battle featuring Optimus Prime vs Megatron!!!

***MEDIA ALERT***

START YOUR ENGINES AND ROLL OUT!

The Stars Of The Biggest Movie Of The Year Face Off On The Track With Legendary Director Michael Bay Driving The Pace Car!

OPTIMUS PRIME vs. MEGATRON
At the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina

In a first-ever stunt for a film property, rising star and 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman, undercover as OPTIMUS PRIME, the heroic leader of the peace-loving AUTOBOTS, goes head to head with four-time Sprint Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon, aka MEGATRON, the malevolent leader of the DECEPTICONS.

Ryan Newman’s car, uniform and pit crew will be branded with images of OPTIMUS PRIME, while Jeff Gordon’s car, uniform and crew will sport graphics of MEGATRON. In addition, Michael Bay, the renowned director of the TRANSFORMERS megahits, will be the official pace car driver for the 50th running of the NASCAR Banking 500 only from Bank of America at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen will make its highly-anticipated DVD and Blu-ray debut on October 20, 2009 in immersive, two-disc Special Editions, as well as on a single disc DVD, from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures in association with Hasbro; distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment.

Sunday, October 18th 2:00-2:15pm EDT

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Transformers ROTF DVD / Blu-Ray -- HUGE TF3 Rumor--?

Fellow TF fansite TFormers has managed to get an exclusive round table discussion with the minds and faces behind Transformers Revenge of The Fallen.

In the discussion they talk about voice-acting and the contents of the upcoming home video releases of the movie, like a game that lets you create your own Transformer. The group also claims that among the DVD contents will be an 'easter egg' in the form of a video featuring director Michael Bay. This video claims to be a bit of a spoiler for the next installment of the Transformers movie franchise, a very large rumor generator, if you will.

If you want to know the next rumor for Transformers 3 (the first was that Megan Fox's character Mikaela would be killed off in the third movie) then scroll the the very bottom of this article.

You can read the entire article by clicking here.




SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!************************












Rumor:

The Michael Bay video claims that none other than the planet devouring giant, Unicron will play a role in Transformers 3!


As this is an unconfirmed rumor we advise you to take it with a grain of salt.

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SHOUT!'s G1 Transformers Season 2 Volume 2 Release Date Information

Pre-orders for Season 2 Volume 2 of Shout! Factory's Transformers Generation 1 Collection are available, and provide us with a release date and retail price for this, the next set in the series.

According to TVshowsonDVD.com, these pre-orders show the release date to be January 12th with an MSRP of $29.99.

Previous news regarding the cover art of the set can be found here. Don't forget, the entire collection is set to be released on October 20th in special collector's edition set (Matrix of Leadership Edition), but if you want the individual releases, now you know when to be on the lookout!

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More DVD Features: Producers of ROTF talk Transformers Mythos

Following the previously reported previews of the upcoming release of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen on Blu Ray and DVD, we get word of more behind the scenes video to be featured on one of the many releases of the mega summer blockbuster film.

SciFiCool.com has posted a short video that delves into the mythos of the Transformers from the perspective of film writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman and also talks to other film heads such as producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventure.



Transformers Revenge of the Fallen will be available worldwide on October 20th, 2009.


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Transformers Matrix Edition Collection to be released October 20th

This just in, we have an update on the release date of the TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Edition Collector's Set to brick and mortar stores...

On October 20th, THE TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition Collector’s Set will arrive in stores nationwide.

Below is the box art, press release and link that will bring you to some fun assets including clips and a trailer!

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THE TRANSFORMERS:
25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition Collector’s Set
Arrives in Stores October 20, 2009 from Shout! Factory
Featuring 16 DVDs, 98 Restored Episodes, Payload of Bonus Content, Exclusive Voice Cast Reunion, A Collectible 60-Page Book, AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON Magnets and Much More!


The epic story of good vs. evil that sparked the imaginations of fans worldwide finally arrives in a collectible, out-of-this-world, box set. Witness the digitally-restored battles between the heroic AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS as the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance. For the first time in 25 years, fans of all ages will be able to own the complete collection of one of the most popular animated series of all time THE TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc.

Brimming with over 38 hours of content, including the entire original TRANSFORMERS animation series from the early 1980s known among fans as “Generation 1”, a bounty of stellar extras, a special collectible 60-page book, and AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICON Magnets, this 16-DVD box set is another fan must have. THE TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition Collector’s Set will be available at retail stores nationwide beginning on October 20, 2009.

DVD BONUS FEATURES

* Five retrospective featurettes including brand new, in-depth interviews with individuals involved with the early success of the TRANSFORMERS franchise. Two of these featurettes are exclusive to this set including a conversation with comic writer Bob Budiansky and a voice cast reunion. The reunion features Jack Angel (RAMJET), Michael Bell (PROWL), Gregg Berger (GRIMLOCKI), Aurthur Burghardt (DEVASTATOR), Corey Burton (Spike Witwicky), Richard Gautier (RODIMUS PRIME), Neil Ross (SLAG), Frank Welker (MEGATRON)
* Two concept art galleries
* Archival Hasbro toy commercials
* All 98 episodes of dialogue scripts. Three full scripts, with original handwritten notes, including “Transport To Oblivion”, “STARSCREAM’S Brigade” and “The Revenge of BRUTICUS”
* 5 rare PSAs
* From the Files of Teletraan-2
* Fan Art Gallery
* An animated fan film entitled TRANSFORMERS: Generation


SYNOPSIS:
Four million years after crash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, sentient robots with the ability to disguise themselves as common vehicles awaken on present-day Earth. Engaged in a crucial race to find a new energy source for their home planet of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and the heroic Autobots must defend the innocent people of Earth against their archnemeses, Megatron and the power-hungry Decepticons.

About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as G.I. JOE, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit http://www.shoutfactory.com.
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ESPN & NASCAR and ROTF Contest. Win a signed copy of ROTF DVD!

MegatronSRT8 brings us news that NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon and Ryan Newman are going to be running special paint schemes at the race on October 17th, in Charlotte NC to promote the release of ROTF on DVD and ESPN is running a contest where you can win a copy ot the DVD signed by Megan Fox, or a trip to the NASCAR Championship weekend and meet both drivers.

Gordon's #24 car will feature a Megatron scheme:


Newman's #39 car will feature Optimus Prime:


(Thanks to Jayski.com for the pics of the cars)

Here's the link to the contest sight where you vote to see who will win the battle between the Autobots (Newman) and Decipticons (Gordon) on the track - a.k.a who finishes ahead of the other.

Click here to see the contest details in full.

Previews of Exclusive ROTF DVD Features

With the release of Rvenge of the Fallen on DVD less than 20 days away, Collider.com and SuperHeroHype have been given exclusive footage that will be appearing as additional features, focussing on the shooting of certain scenes.

Collider.com's video


SuperHeroHype's video

Transformers skit on SNL hosted by Megan Fox earlier tonight

Megan Fox hosted tonight's premiere of the 35th season of Saturday Night Live earlier this evening on NBC (featuring musical guest U2). There were several minor references to the Transformers films throughout tonight's SNL show.



The biggest reference was one of the skits that aired toward the end of the show after the Weekend Update. In the digital shorts skit, Megan Fox's character brings home a date (Andy Samberg) for a movie night. Once their in her apartment, she introduces her date to her roommate "Optimus". Later in the skit, Megan Fox's long time boyfriend, Brian Austin Green, makes a surprise appearance as Bumblebee who has a "brief" (nude?) showdown against Optimus.

Both Optimus and Bumblebee were merely men wearing the respective role playing electronic masks from Hasbro's Transformers Revenge of the Fallen line.

The skit made use of the transforming sound from the live action films as well as the theme song from the first season of the original animated series.

SNL should post this skit on their website later this week in their Digital Shorts section.

Exclusive- Chevy Corvette Stingray "ROTF Sideswipe" Concept Images

Seibertron.com has received official images of the creation of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, also known as Sideswipe, from Transformer Revenge of the Fallen. The GM Design Team was kind enough to share these amazing photos and concept art of the newest member of the Chevy family for your viewing pleasure.

First we get a look at what the designers were planning for the interior of the Stingray revamp.



The Designers were looking to channel the original Stingray in a futuristic design. Here we get a concept image of the two seating vehicle from an aerial perspective.



Sleek new "racing" seats were considered to give the driver full driving comfort with ideal support for handling the sports car.



Here are what the actual seats with dashboard look like in all black.



Workers craft the prototype mold of the Corvette.



Designers stand next to a prototype hood for the Corvette along with a look at the rear of the vehicle, or Sideswipes chest.





Sideswipes "Wings".



And we get a look at promo images for the Stingray.









For those of you that just can't get enough of this amazing car, check out these videos giving details on the cars interior and "transforming" capabilities:







A very special thanks to General Motors and the GM Team, Stephen Gray and Robin Henderson for making this possible. Learn more about the Corvette Stingray Concept by visiting Cheverolet.com