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Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed

Posted by El Duque Nov 1, 2013 at 12:37pm CDT 56,396 views
As we previously reported Transformers: Age of Extinction has moved on to China for continued filming. According to Chinese media outlets one of the filming sites will be the Wulong Karst National Geology Park in Chongqing. The next bit of information could be considered spoilerish, so if you aren't interested in such stop reading now.

According to director Michael Bay this will be the location of a heroic turning point scene, which takes place after the fall of Hong Kong. A group of Transformers will meet up with another group Transformers where they battle their way out of a crater (Wulong Karst is known for it's sink holes) that was apparently created by a crashed starship. After the Wulong Karst battle they return to Hong Kong.

Here's a few images from the filming in Wulong Karst from Bay's website:

Transformers News: Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Principal Photography Wraps

Transformers News: Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Principal Photography Wraps

Transformers News: Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Principal Photography Wraps


Sources:

http://news.66wz.com/system/2013/10/31/103862540.shtml
http://ent.yunnan.cn/html/2013-10/31/co ... 939763.htm
http://news.gmw.cn/newspaper/2013-10/31 ... 340944.htm
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/10-30/86451.shtml

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Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by SlyTF1 Nov 1, 2013
El Duque wrote:As we previously reported Transformers: Age of Extinction has moved on to China for continued filming. According to Chinese media outlets one of the filming sites will be the Wulong Karst National Geology Park in Chongqing. The next bit of information could be considered spoilerish, so if you aren't interested in such stop reading now.

According to director Michael Bay this will be the location of a heroic turning point scene, which takes place after the fall of Hong Kong. A group of Transformers will meet up with another group Transformers where they battle their way out of a crater (Wulong Karst is known for it's sink holes) that was apparently created by a crashed starship. After the Wulong Karst battle they return to Hong Kong.

Sources:

http://news.66wz.com/system/2013/10/31/103862540.shtml
http://ent.yunnan.cn/html/2013-10/31/co ... 939763.htm
http://news.gmw.cn/newspaper/2013-10/31 ... 340944.htm
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/10-30/86451.shtml


That sounds awesome.
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by DJLFILMS Nov 1, 2013
Most likely where we meet up with Grimlock?
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by padfoo Nov 1, 2013
strange pics, is he modeling or looking for his plane?
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by Stormrider Nov 1, 2013
There's Michael Bay's signature skyrocket explosion. :roll: Same thing in every movie he makes. So lame.
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by SlyTF1 Nov 1, 2013
Stormrider wrote:There's Michael Bay's signature skyrocket explosion. :roll: Same thing in every movie he makes. So lame.


It will never be lame.
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by ajaymus prime Nov 1, 2013
why do the transformers stuff all ways crash into earth
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by Aceoftherebellion Nov 1, 2013
ajaymus prime wrote:why do the transformers stuff all ways crash into earth


Because that's where humans live. :lol:

This seems predictable, but I like it. Convenient dinobot explanation, I presume.
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by Deathscythetransform Nov 4, 2013
according to Transformers 1, they landed on Mars.

in DOTM, they crashed on the moon...

its not like they will crash on venus and humans will send someone to check if they did...

every crash transformers made on earth ties them more and more to humans...

maybe they'll find out the Allspark created us as well...
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by SlyTF1 Nov 4, 2013
Deathscythetransform wrote:according to Transformers 1, they landed on Mars.

in DOTM, they crashed on the moon...

its not like they will crash on venus and humans will send someone to check if they did...

every crash transformers made on earth ties them more and more to humans...

maybe they'll find out the Allspark created us as well...


They landed on Mars looking for Megatron, who was looking for the Allspark. Sentinel crashed into the moon because he got shot down while he was looking for Megatron, as well.
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by El Duque Nov 5, 2013
Principal photography has wrapped on Transformers: Age of Extinction..................seriously this time! Director Michael Bay's official twitter account tweeted the following last evening:

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There's still a ton of work to do in post production between now and the film's June 27, 2014 release date, which we'll be sure to keep you updated on as it surfaces.
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by El Duque Jan 23, 2014
ECNS.cn is reporting the Transformers: Age of Extinction crew has returned to the Wulong Karst National Park in Chongqing China to film additional footage. This is apparently due to recent changes in the script. The reshoots required two helicopters to get what they refer as "grand aerial shots" of the area's natural bridges.

Due to the recent script alterations, the crew was forced to once again visit the Three Natural Bridges scenery of Fairy Maiden Town in Wulong County on Monday, and used two helicopters to get several grand aerial shots of the tiankengs (giant dolines) and naturally formed bridges on Tuesday and Wednesday. The scenes they shot will be used in "Transformers 4" to add visual impact.
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by Bumblevivisector Jan 23, 2014
Sounds like they're using an area of China that looks like how the United States southwest was depicted in the pre-movie cartoon. My, this might be hard for the usual detractors to even complain about!

Not that they won't rise to the challenge, it just might actually be a challenge this time.
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by Va'al Jan 25, 2014
As a follow up to the news about the Transformers: Age of Extinction crew reshooting some scenes in China, ECNS.cn brings us an update to what the two-minute scene might entail, and how much it cost. Read on below, or head here for the original article!

The fourth instalment of the "Transformers" franchise has just finished part of its shoot in China, and it features some beautiful natural scenery.

This cave, located in Wulong county of Chongqing Municipality, is a naturally formed karst landform. It was chosen as a location for the shoot of Transformers 4 for its breathtaking grandeur.

The final cut of this scene is about 2 and a half minutes. The shooting is mainly for a bird's eye view of the two bridge-like landforms, and a fight scene between transformers takes place under them. Then a transformer walks out from below the two "bridges". Huang Daosheng, Manager of Wulong Karst Landform Co., said.

Because the bridges are part of a world natural heritage, the film crew did a thorough test to make sure the shoot would not damage the bridge. The shoot has also lured a number of curious tourists to the site.
Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Filming in Wulong Karst National Geology Park - Plot Point Revealed (view post)
Comment by #Sideways# Jan 26, 2014
Honestly, wouldn't it be cool/funny/awesome if they did a Kremzeek short? I had always wondered what would happen if Bay did that!
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