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News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:41 am

Do... do they not have the funds to just purchase 70s/80s cars?

I'm sorry, I really hate to be a negative nancy, but this just seems bizarre. One of if not the most profitable movie franchises of the last 10 years is asking for donations?

by **Microraptor** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 11:18 am

Kurona wrote:Do... do they not have the funds to just purchase 70s/80s cars?

I'm sorry, I really hate to be a negative nancy, but this just seems bizarre. One of if not the most profitable movie franchises of the last 10 years is asking for donations?

TLK underperformed, so they have to save as much as they can. It's only got 70 mil to use after all.

News Credits: 90 · by **Tyrannacon** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 12:39 pm

We talked earlier about the casting news, now we have new information from DenOfGeek regarding the Bumblebee film from producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Here are the main quotes from the article. The first details what to expect from the Bumblebee film moving forward.

We are starting to shoot a week from today. We had decided to do this well before (The Last Knight) had come out. Our feeling was that we wanted to give the audience a different experience. Bumblebee's designed to be a more intimate movie. There's many fewer Transformers in it. It's set in 1987, so it actually predates all of Michael's movies and therefore is not burdened by the history of those, 'cause it predates it. You have a certain amount of creative freedom.

And as for the future of the Transformers film franchise?

Yeah, I think so. I do. Look, it was a great run. I think going forward, we learned some lessons and I think we need to change it up. I think Michael (Bay, director of all five Transformers films) would be the first one to say that. It's one of the reasons why we were trying to bring in the Arthurian myth, in fact, in (The Last Knight), to create that different sense of what that movie's about. I think we were successful in that way, but obviously not in the box office.

We will update with further developments as they become available!

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 2:43 pm

First it was 1985 and now it's 1987?

Make up your darn minds.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:33 pm

As was mentioned in the latest interview with producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, the production for Transformers Universe: Bumblebee is starting, with locations including North California areas such LA, Marin, San Rafael and more - and previously rumoured actor Jason Ian Drucker confirming his presence on set via Instagram! We will keep you updated as news rolls in, but for now join the discussion in the Energon Pub!

Looking forward to a great day #onset #bumblebeemovie #work #work #transformers If you have the power to make someone happy, do it, the world needs more of that. #kindnessrules #rockluv #free2luv

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:47 pm

Were you worried you might miss the Wahlberg arms factor* in Transformers Universe: Bumblebee? Fear not, as Paramount has you covered! The spin-off featuring Hailee Steinfeld as lead character, and which has just started production, will also star a WWE wrestler, and his name is... JOHN CENA. Check out more below, and here for the full piece!

John Cena has nabbed a lead role in the Transformers spinoff Bumblebee.

Hailee Steinfeld is leading the cast of Paramount's new film, which will center on the yellow and black bot Bumblebee. The film will feature a young cast including Jorge Lendeborg, Jason Drucker, Abby Quinn, Rachel Crow, Ricardo Hoyos and Gracie Dzienny.

The story is set in the year 1987, where Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.

*do not underestimate the arms

News Credits: 4 · by **Quantum Surge** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:52 pm

I'm not a big wrestling fan, but I'd love to see what John can bring to the table. Still not a big fan of the BumbleBeetle idea though.

News Credits: 61 · by **EvasionModeBumblebee** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:54 pm

Va'al wrote:
The story is set in the year 1987, where Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW

Not that I'm complaining, but isn't that basically the same way AOE started off? Anyways, we do have confirmation Bumblebee will be turning into a VW beetle now, so that's cool.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:01 pm

This is the best movie news since it was confirmed we got a new director. This is... this is just amazing.

News Credits: 6 · by **Ig89ninja** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:02 pm

AND HIS NAME IS JOHN CENA!!!!!!

I'm so sorry :oops:

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:06 pm

Ig89ninja wrote:AND HIS NAME IS JOHN CENA!!!!!!

I'm so sorry

do do do dooooooo

News Credits: 1 · by **megamanfan** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:13 pm

if i dont see bumblebee in a WWE-style rumble, i will be insanely disappointed.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:15 pm

Va'al wrote:The spin-off featuring Hailee Steinfeld as lead character, and which has just started production, will also star a WWE wrestler,

Emerje

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:26 pm

megamanfan wrote:if i dont see bumblebee in a WWE-style rumble, i will be insanely disappointed.

He could wrestle this guy:

Shockwave the Robot

And yes, that's a real independent wrestler.

Emerje

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:37 pm

Huh that's weird there's a blank article on the main site I can't see it is this a Bug?

/s

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:38 pm

John Cena Penney?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:50 pm

The Brony wrestler!

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:53 pm

Sabrblade wrote:The Brony wrestler!

Huh?

(Google search)

ahhhhh?

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:23 pm

Want more news on Transformers Universe: Bumblebee today? The time is now! We just received a press release from Paramount confirming not only the casting news of John Cena (as reported here), but also a shift in the timeframe for the movie, which will now be released in December 2018 rather than June, just in time for the holiday season!

Read on below for more information, including more details from the movie's plot!

PARAMOUNT PICTURES TO RELEASE “BUMBLEBEE” ON DECEMBER 21, 2018
PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY ON TRAVIS KNIGHT’S NEW FILM BEGINS MONDAY, JULY 31st
The film will shoot entirely in California

HOLLYWOOD, CA (July 31, 2017) – Paramount Pictures, in association with HASBRO, announced today that principal photography has commenced on “BUMBLEBEE.” The film’s shoot will take place entirely in California, including in Southern and Northern California.

Directed by Travis Knight (“KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS,” “CORALINE”), the film stars Hailee Steinfeld (“EDGE OF SEVENTEEN”), Pamela Adlon (“BETTER THINGS,””LOUIE”), John Cena (“DADDY’S HOME 2,” “TRAINWRECK”), Stephen Schneider (Comedy Central’s “BROAD CITY”), Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (“SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING”), Jason Drucker (“DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL”), Kenneth Choi (“AMERICAN CRIME STORY”), Ricardo Hoyos (“DEGRASSI: NEXT CLASS”), Abby Quinn (“LANDLINE,” “THE SISTERHOOD OF THE NIGHT”), Rachel Crow (“DEIDRA & LANEY ROB A TRAIN”), and Grace Dzienny (“ZOO”).

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.

The film is produced by “TRANSFORMERS” franchise veterans Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Michael Bay, along with executive producers Steven Spielberg, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. Chris Brigham (“ARGO,” “INCEPTION”) will also executive produce. The screenplay is written by Christina Hodson (“UNFORGETTABLE”).

# # #

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form content, apps, games, consumer products, social media experiences, and other entertainment content for audiences in more than 180 countries.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:35 pm

That's a shame, I'd be seeing the Star Wars movie around that time instead -- and this was the only Transformers movie I was looking forward to. Ah well, watch it on Netflix in a few years it is.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:56 pm

Adding Cena is enough reason for me to not go and see it.

Have it opening near a Star Wars movie ... lol. They want it to fail?

News Credits: 2 · by **SureShot18** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:21 pm

Officially the Han Solo movie's release date is May 25. But there's a rumor it's delayed till December. They probably decided to release the BB movie in December instead of June to stay away from the juggernaut that is Star Wars. Fine by me since this Bumblebee movie does have potential to not be bad. But John Cena's inclusion is...odd to say the least.

News Credits: 5 · by **SnoopDawg** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:35 pm

Burn wrote:Adding Cena is enough reason for me to not go and see it.

Have it opening near a Star Wars movie ... lol. They want it to fail?

Which Star Wars movie is it opening near? Unless I don't know of a secret Star Wars movie coming out then, the only one in 2018 is the Han Solo movie which is being released in May ...

News Credits: 5 · by **SnoopDawg** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:39 pm

Kurona wrote:That's a shame, I'd be seeing the Star Wars movie around that time instead -- and this was the only Transformers movie I was looking forward to. Ah well, watch it on Netflix in a few years it is.

Again, which Star Wars movie is opening in December 2018?

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:58 pm

SnoopDawg wrote:
Kurona wrote:That's a shame, I'd be seeing the Star Wars movie around that time instead -- and this was the only Transformers movie I was looking forward to. Ah well, watch it on Netflix in a few years it is.

Again, which Star Wars movie is opening in December 2018?

I just assumed the 2018 Star Wars movie to come out around Christmas, as the others the past couple of years have. My mistake!