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Transformers Dark of the Moon 3-D Blu-ray Available January 31st

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Paramount's Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack presents the film in its original aspect ratio of 2.39:1. Further technical details are still unknown, though it is likely the disc will have 7.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks.

A full list of special features has also not been confirmed. Paramount has yet to specify whether or not this 3D edition will be the feature-laden deluxe package alluded to in the studio's September press release or just the previously available bare-bones Blu-ray set with a movie-only 3D copy added.

Movie Universe Bumblebee to Appear on Paramount 2012 Rose Parade Float

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Paramount Pictures ... 100 Years Of Movie Magic

“Paramount Pictures...100 Years of Movie Magic” celebrates our Centennial Anniversary and the talented filmmakers, actors, artists and employees who have helped make this remarkable achievement possible. We’ve selected a few of our most recognizable films and franchises to celebrate this great milestone. Our goal is to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the magic we’ve created throughout our history, wile inspiring our employees and audiences worldwide.

Films possess the unique ability to transport us to a different place and time. They are a shared emotional experience with a common audience, which can make us laugh, scream, shout or cry. Movies are a series of images, some of which become ingrained in our memories, quoted, relived and shared throughout generations. Whether it be a World War I dogfight, the tragic sinking of the Titanic, a boy sprinting free from his leg braces, an alien race of robots battling for the safety of Earth or a spaceship Enterprise boldly going where no one has gone before, Paramount, throughout its 100 years, has been dedicated to creating images that we could only previously “Just Imagine”.

Our films have been entertaining audiences for generations and our float is a way to honor our past and present as well as look forward to our future. It encourages employees to take stock in and be proud of Paramount’s rich tradition and history, and invites the audience to share all the lasting memories we’ve created throughout the years.

• Height: 26 Feet
• Width: 18 Feet
• Length: 55 Feet

Paramount’s float combines unforgettable moments and images from its past, present and future. Leading the way is the World War I plane from William A. Wellman’s 1927 silent-drama Wings. Wings is the very first Academy Award®-winning Best Picture and the only silent film to receive this prestigious award. Representing the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood are two Paramount employees brandishing rear Oscar® statuettes. Get ready for some Summer Lovin’ with the 1978 smash hit Grease. Danny’s dream vehicle is automatic, systematic, hydromatic …it’s Greased Lightning’. Watching from his bus stop bench is the loveable Forrest Gump, who reminds us, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Paramount’s historic Bronson Gate and fountain represent both the famous entrance to the studio as well as the gateway to one’s wildest dreams and imagination. Standing behind the Bronson Gate, Transformers’ Bumblebee plays the part of the studio’s protector. Based on the Hasbro toy line, this mega hit franchise by director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, has pulled in record-setting box office worldwide. Gliding high above, Star Trek’s USS Enterprise represents Paramount’s continued journey to explore strange new world and boldly go where no studio has gone before. This globally beloved franchise from creator Gene Roddenberry is a cornerstone of Paramount’s history, and in 2009, director J.J. Abrams unveiled his successful reboot to the world, creating a whole new generation of fans. Paramount Pictures is the only major studio still located in Hollywood. Honored with this distinction, we proudly display one of the world’s most iconic images – the Hollywood sign – at the base of Paramount’s legendary snowcapped mountaintop.

To celebrate Paramount Pictures’ 100th Anniversary by honoring the iconic images that have made the studio the powerhouse it is today and looking forward to our next 100 years.

Crisp white stars created in sweet rice and dendrobium orchid florets float over the lush red carpet gardens running the entire length of the float and comprised of over 50,000 brilliant red Charlotte roses. The Wing’s biplane has been decorated in ironed cornhusk with accents of black seaweed and white coconut chips, blue sinuata statice with red carnations. Floral spotlights have beams of shimmering lunaria skins that reflect the sunlight. The iconic Bronson Gate and fountain are recreated in a mixture of light and dark sesame seed to simulate the look and texture of granite. The 1948 Ford Deluxe “Greased Lighting” car from Grease is crafted in white coconut chips and detailed with gray silverleaf protea leaves and red ilex berries. The USS Enterprise, created in white coconut chips with accents of silverleaf protea petals and black seaweed, hovers high above Bumblebee decorated in petals of brilliant yellow strawflower, gray poppy seeds and black chive seeds. Completing this spectacular entry are actual fireworks and floral explosions created in thousands of yellow Oncidium orchids, orange Star 2000 roses, yellow Gold Strike roses, gold hybrid Vanda and James Story orchids.

Crisp white stars created in sweet rice and dendrobium orchid florets float over the lush red carpet gardens running the entire length of the float and comprised of over 50,000 brilliant red Charlotte roses. The Wing’s biplane has been decorated in ironed cornhusk with accents of black seaweed and white coconut chips, blue sinuata statice with red carnations. Floral spotlights have beams of shimmering lunaria skins that reflect the sunlight. The iconic Bronson Gate and fountain are recreated in a mixture of light and dark sesame seed to simulate the look and texture of granite. The 1948 Ford Deluxe “Greased Lighting” car from Grease is crafted in white coconut chips and detailed with gray silverleaf protea leaves and red ilex berries. The USS Enterprise, created in white coconut chips with accents of silverleaf protea petals and black seaweed, hovers high above Bumblebee decorated in petals of brilliant yellow strawflower, gray poppy seeds and black chive seeds. Completing this spectacular entry are actual fireworks and floral explosions created in thousands of yellow Oncidium orchids, orange Star 2000 roses, yellow Gold Strike roses, gold hybrid Vanda and James Story orchids.

The lush red carpet gardens running the entire length of the float is comprised of over 50,000 brilliant red Charlotte roses.

"Completing this spectacular entry are actual fireworks and floral explosions created in thousands of yellow Oncidium orchids, orange Star 2000 roses, yellow Gold Strike roses, gold hybrid Vanda and James Story orchids."

Daytime pyrotechnics are shot from the rear section of the float with CO2 and strobe lights used on the USS Enterprise. Propeller rotates on the Wings biplane. An on-board music system adds to the entrainment of the Paramount float.

The float is able to lower from 26 feet in height to 16 feet in less than 45 seconds, allowing it to pass under low wires and the freeway bridge along the parade route. Exacting research was conducted by Fiesta Parade Floats to insure the realistic duplication of Paramount’s historic icons.

BBTS News: Marvel Legends, Star Wars, Transformers, Statues, 1 / 6 & More!

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Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a
batch of new arrivals and more great new preorders!


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MARVEL LEGENDS 2012 SERIES 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLE
Hasbro has finally announced a new assortment of 6" Marvel Legends
figures. The Series 01 set of 7 includes one each of Extremis Iron Man,
Commander Steve Rogers (Captain America), Marvel's Klaw, Ghost Rider,
Heroic Age Thor, Constrictor and X-Men's Hope Summers, and is priced at
$119.99. We also have the case of 8 which includes an additional Extremis
Iron Man, and is priced at $124.99. Both the case and the set will
include all of the pieces necessary to assemble the Terrax Build-A-Figure.
We also have singles listed of all the figures in the wave, priced at
$11.99 - $19.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8182


MARVEL SECRET WARS/GREATEST BATTLES TWO-PACKS 2011 SERIES 04 - CASE, SET
The newest assortment of Comic Two-Packs includes Thanos Vs. Adam Warlock,
Gambit & Mr. Sinister and Spider-Man & Captain Britain; we have the set of
three two-packs priced at $54.99. We also have them as a case of 8 - two
each of the previous three two-packs, plus one each of Wolverine & Captain
America and Thor & Iron Man, and this case is priced at $124.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Series+04



STAR WARS LIGHTSABER HILT LAMPS, UMBRELLAS
You now have more ways to show your Star Wars style with these new items.
The Lightsaber Hilt Lamps have hilts as the stem, with shades that show
the symbols of the sides; these pieces are priced at $64.99 each. The
Umbrellas have lightsaber hilts for handles, with the 'beam' as the stem
and symbols on the fabric of the umbrella canopy itself; these are priced
at $39.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... cellaneous



STAR WARS ULTIMATE UNISON 12" HAN SOLO
The latest figure in this collaborative line between Medicom and Enterbay
is Han Solo. This figure comes with outfit parts to dress him up for any
scene from "A New Hope" to "Return of the Jedi", and includes nice
accessory touches like the gas mask from the Mynock scene. This figure
also includes a stand, and is priced at $299.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


ARMOR GIRLS PROJECT - INFINITE STRATOS CECILIA ALCOTT BLUE TEARS
Bandai is branching out from the original Armor Plus line to start the new
Armor Girls Project, and the initial figure is Blue Tears Cecilia Alcott
from Infinite Stratos. This figure pairs a beautiful girl with a
Gundam-esque armor set for battle, and we have her listed at $94.99,
saving you $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



FOX SPORTS NFL FOOTBALL ROBOTS
Fox Sports and BK Toyz has gotten together with the NFL and created a line
of 10" robots in the colors of each NFL team, along with one done just for
Fox Sports. Each robot is listed at $24.99, and would make a great gift
for the football fan in your life.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=7660


MORTAL KOMBAT BOX SETS
Two new Mortal Kombat boxed sets are now up for pre-order. The 6" Retro
Ninja Four-Pack includes Scorpion (with alternate skull head), Reptile
(with alternate lizard head), Sub-Zero and Smoke, and is listed at $49.99.
The 4" Ninja Six-Pack includes Ermac, Scorpion, Reptile, Sub-Zero, Rain
and Noob Saibot, and is priced at $39.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ortal+pack


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG NENDOROID
The big-headed nendoroid line in Japan gets a new entrant - Sonic the
Hedgehog. This figure is tailor-made for the style, and includes a stand,
a gate to run through and even a Chaos Emerald; we have this figure listed
at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



DRAGON QUEST LEGENDARY LOTO ARMOR RETURNS FIGURE
This new figure from Square Enix is dressed from head to toe in shiny blue
armor, with a helmet that is both removable and also includes a flip-down
visor. This piece is currently listed at $92.99, but that price may
decrease if a domestic supply is found.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



POP! DISNEY FIGURES
Funko's POP! series continues with a number of new characters from Disney
and Pixar. Listings are now up for Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and
Lotso Bear from Toy Story; Jack Skellington and Sally from "Nightmare
Before Christmas"; Steamboat Willie and Minnie Mouse from Disney films,
Beast and Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" and Mr. Incredible and
Syndrome from "The Incredibles". Each figure is listed at $9.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... OP!+Disney


COBRA THE SPACE PIRATE STATUES
Two new European statues from Cobra the Space Pirate are ready for
pre-orders. We have the 7.87" statues of Cobra Rugball Version and Lady
Armaroid available, priced at $199.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ate+Statue



DC MINI MEZ-ITZ KEYCHAINS SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES
This new assortment of 2" tall Mini Mez-Itz includes Batman, the Joker,
Superman and Green Lantern Hal Jordan; we have them listed singly at $6.99
apiece, or as a set of four at $24.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Keychains




TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME YEAR OF THE DRAGON IMPORT EXCLUSIVE
This new version of the Ultimate Optimus Prime movie figure is done up
special for the Chinese New Year, and includes a red trailer with a
Chinese dragon painted across it. We are running low on pre-orders for
this item, so if you want yours you had better grab it fast; they are
priced at $164.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail





STAR WARS IMPERIAL TIE BOMBER EXCLUSIVE VEHICLE
For those of you that had missed out on this vehicle a few years back, we
are proud to announce that we will now be getting a small supply into
stock. We have this ship priced at $34.99, so put your pre-order in now.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO SERIES 02 DVD BOX SET
This series occurs after "GI Joe: the Movie" (the animated one) and
includes Sgt. Slaughter as well as many new characters. We have this set
listed at $29.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



NEW CRAZYDEVY ENCORE CONSTRUCTICON PARTS
CrazyDevy has gone back and changed their Power Parts Custom Hips/Waist to
work with the new Encore Constructicon set. CDMW-02J (Purple Thighs) and
CDMW-02K (Silver Thighs) are each priced at $37.99, and in addition to
their title piece, they also include update parts for the CDMW-01 and
CDMW-09 sets to make them Encore-compatible (CDMW-01 and -09 sold
separately). As a side note, the CDMW-05, -08 and -25 Construction
Brigade Add-On sets are already Encore-compatible so you can use those
right out of the package to upgrade your new Devastator.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8063




NBA THREE-PACKS
McFarlane Toys has announced three new NBA three-packs. The New York
Knicks get Amare Stoudmire 2, Chauncy Billups and Carmelo Anthony 3, while
the Dallas Mavericks get Dirk Nowitzki 2, Jason Terry and Jason Kidd 3 and
the Boston Celtics get Paul Pierce 2, Kevin Garnett 2 and Rajon Rondo.
Each of these three-packs is listed at $32.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... Three-Pack


PLAYMOBIL DRAGON'S LAND SETS
A new series of Playmobil sets is up for pre-order. The Dragon's Land
series includes Great Dragon Castle, Dragon's Dungeon, Knight with LED
Lance, Knights Take Along Tower, Giant Catapult with Cell, Red Dragon with
LED Fire and Dragon's Catapult, and they are priced at $12.99 - $154.99
per set.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8183


HYPER ARMORED BLOCK 003 T-REX
Yamato's Hyper Armored Block 003 T-Rex is coming back to stock. This 1/48
scale mech is done in an Army-green shade, and is priced at $44.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



SONIC THE HEDGEHOG COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTOR STATUE
This new piece shows "then" and "now" versions of the furry blue speedster
together on one base, and each has little "speed trails" at their feet to
give and idea of what they're famous for. This piece is listed at $21.99,
$3 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



EVANGELION SEIFUKU ACTION DOLLS
These new figures of Asuka and Mari each stand 26 cm tall (a little over
10"). Each is dressed in their school uniforms (complete with runs in
Mari's hose) and are priced at $268.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... Evangelion


BIOWORLD METAL EAR BUDS
Bioworld Merchandising's new line of metal ear buds includes the Autobot
Symbol, Spongebob Squarepants and symbols of Superman, Green Lantern,
Batman, the Flash and Wonder Woman. We have them listed for pre-order,
priced at $17.99 per set.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... l+Ear+Buds


ARMORED CORE NINEBALL NINEBREAK FIGUTTO ACTION FIGURE
Griffon's line of articulated figures continues with this flashy red and
black 'bot from the Armored Core Series. He comes loaded with weapons and
is priced at $109.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



IKKI TOUSEN KANU UNCHOU BUNNY VERSION FIGURE
The new Ikki Tousen animation "Shuugaku Toushi Keppuroku" brings us a new
1/4 scale version of Kanu Unchou. This figure is dressed in a blue bunny
outfit, and is priced at $217.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



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MARVEL 16" SENTINEL - REPAINT VERSION
The paint app on this version mirrors the SDCC 2011 version for about 1/2
the going price of the Comic Con exclusive. A 3.75" Wolverine is
included in this giant set and it is in stock now at $59.99.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


MEGAMAN ZERO MODEL KIT
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Joining the classic Mega Man, Roll, and
Proto Man is the robot ally first seen in Mega Man X, MEGA MAN ZERO!
Designed to appear "more human," Zero still wears a full-bodysuit over his
robotic frame, leaving only his face exposed. He takes things to a whole
new level with normal humanoid proportions and a cool outfit in dark blue,
white, red, and yellow. In Stock now at $29.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS DOTM BUSTER OPTIMUS PRIME & JETFIRE TWO-PACK
For all of you that missed this combo pack when it was originally
released, Takara has reissued it with packaging from the new movie. The
two robots in this special import set combine to create a powered-up
Optimus Prime with wings, and we have the set listed at $249.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


DC BISHOUJO BATGIRL - BLACK COSTUME
The classic and best known Batgirl first appeared in 1967, the alter ego
of Gotham City police commissioner's daughter Barbara Gordon. As with the
original bishoujo statue, every element of her classic bodysuit has been
recreated from her tall boots to her bat-symbol, utility belt, gloves,
cape, and cowl. In stock now at $49.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


STAR WARS SANDTROOPER - DESERT SANDS DETACHMENT 12" FIGURE
The first item from the newest Sideshow shipment is a Sandtrooper from "A
New Hope". He includes many weapons, interchangeable hands, a desert base
stand cover for his display base and more, and is priced at $129.99, $5
off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



STAR WARS 1/4 SCALE PREMIUM FORMAT EMPEROR PALPATINE & IMPERIAL THRONE
This large-scale collectible includes a cloth robe-clothed Palpatine that
includes poseability at the shoulders, waist and neck, as well as a 16"
tall Throne with electronic lights and even a replica of Luke's
confiscated lightsaber hilt. This great piece is listed at $474.99, $25
off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



PREDATOR LEGENDARY SCALE BUST
The Predator from the movie of the same name is available as a 16.5"
Legendary Scale Bust from Sideshow. From the tentacle-like hair to the
jaws and teeth, this piece is crammed full of details, and we have it
priced at $329.99, saving you $20 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



VENOM 1:1 SCALE LIFE-SIZE BUST
Spider-Man's enemy Venom has been captured here as a 25" bust by the
sculptors at Sideshow. The creature's face is contorted in rage with the
tongue extended, and this giant bust is priced at $569.99, $30 off the
MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



GI JOE GENERAL HAWK 12" FIGURE
The leader of the GI Joe team is the next 12" figure to arrive. General
Hawk includes comes with switch-out boots and hands, as well as grenades,
pistols, a rifle and all kinds of other costume parts and accessories. We
have this figure listed at $124.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



1/6 SCALE MOVIE MASTERPIECE SHADOW PREDATOR COLLECTIBLE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE
This figure was originally an exclusives at the Asia Toy Fair, but now
Sideshow is able to help you add it to your collection. The Shadow
Predator includes a number of replacement hands and even a mouth, along
with many weapons, trophies and more, and is listed at $209.99, saving you
$15 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail




TF BEAST WARS COMPLETE DVD BOX SET
The Beast Wars series from the 1990's reinvigorated the Transformers
franchise for a new generation of fans, and now it has been collected in
one box set for ease of viewing. We have this set listed at $54.99, and
it makes a great holiday gift for old and new fans alike.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail




HERCULES STRUCTOR
The latest Hercules piece to arrive is Structor. This earth mover
transforms into a robot and also becomes the right leg of the Hercules
gestalt robot, and is priced at $99.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



MORTAL KOMBAT CLASSIC ROBOT 4" MULTI-PACK
This trio of robots includes Cyrax, Sektor and Smoke, and we have it
priced at $24.99, saving you $5 ff the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



STAR WARS BOBA FETT BUST BANK
This new collectible shows the bounty hunter with his gloved hands clasped
in front of him. It is detail-heavy (especially the gauntlets) and is
listed at $17.99, $2 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 7" FIGURE SERIES 02 SET
This assortment includes two different versions of Freddy with the Chest
of Souls. The first includes two different heads and a replica of the
original Elm Street house, while the second shows the souls bursting forth
from Freddy's body. This set is priced at $31.99, $4 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



ARMOR PLUS - REKKA NO RYO, TENKUU NO TOUMA EXCLUSIVE FIGURES
Two new sets of Armor Plus Ronin Warriors/Samurai Troopers exclusives have
arrived. An exclusive version of Ryo in his Red armor as well a Tenkuu no
Touma (Rowen) are each in stock now, priced at $169.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... Plus+Ronin


DESTROYER 16" MUSEUM STATUE
This armored behemoth is a longtime Thor 'character' as well as having
been a focal point in the recent "Thor" movie. This 16" statue is listed
at $239.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



CREATE YOUR OWN ZOMBIE 1/9 SCALE CUSTOMIZING KIT
This fantastic new set comes with three bodies, five heads, multiple
regular and zombiefied arms, legs, feet and more, along with clothing sets
and a DVD with a tutorial on how to paint and add details and weathering
to create your own zombie army. This box set is listed at $54.99, $5 off
the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



DC UNIVERSE ONLINE JOKER STATUE
This new statue of Batman's nemesis comes from Jim Lee artwork from the DC
Universe Online game, which has recently become free to play (after
purchase). He wears a dapper purple suit with a green tie, and the statue
is priced at $79.99, saving you $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



NEW HEADPLAY HEADS
We have just received a new shipment with 59 different new sculpts for
your 1/6 scale bodies. We have heads like Angelina, Elijah, Leonardo, a
certain rocker named Marilyn, many asian actors and much more. Be sure to
take a peek at all of the in-stock heads and grab your favorites.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=7888


CHARACTER BATHROBES
A large shipment of bathrobes has arrived at our warehouse. It includes
Star Wars, DC Comics and Star Trek characters, so take a look at the
different pricing and character options and get yours today.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... h=bathrobe


Thanks for your interest in www.bigbadtoystore.com and be sure to check
out some of the many new items mentioned above

Thanks!

Joel & The BBTS Crew
www.bigbadtoystore.com

Michael Bay close to signing deal for Transformers 4!

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Claude Brodesser-Akner wrote:Another insider familiar with the situation cautioned that while Paramount “does not have a closed deal” with Bay, the studio “is not far from closing” on one either, and that an announcement could come as early as next week. Meanwhile, the details of the next cyborg saga are being kept secret, but we’re told that it is definitely not a prequel, and that it will delve deeper into Transformers canon to mine older characters and lore. "Regular people might not care about bringing out a character like Sentinel Prime," says one of our insiders, referring to the little-known character who played a major part in last summer’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon, "But believe me, fans of the series cared."

Ain't It Cool News: Transformers Trilogy Soundtrack Contest!

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Scorekeeper from AintItCoolNews.com wrote:Greetings! ScoreKeeper here giving out a little heavy metal in time for the holidays. This will probably be my last CD giveaway of 2011 so I hope you take advantage of it.

London Music Works (along with The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra) in connection with Silva Screen Records has been releasing new performance compilation albums for quite some time now. Just a few months ago I gave away copies of their James Horner and Hans Zimmer compilation albums. This time I've got Steven Jablonsky at the plate hitting a triple with music from the three TRANSFORMERS films.

On this album are sixteen tracks featuring six from TRANSFORMERS (2007), another six from TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (2009) and four tracks from TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON (2011).

These are really good performances by London Music Works conducted by James Fitzpatrick that rivals the original recording. As a rule, I'm going to partial toward the original score recordings over any re-recording but I have to say there's a depth and clarity in these recordings that I really like. I thought the originals get pretty muddy most of the time. The chorus sounds great and the electronics are deemphasized a little more than in the original recordings.

For the last giveaway of the year I've got five copies of MUSIC FROM THE TRANSFORMERS TRILOGY Performed by the London Music Works on CD to give to loyal AICN readers.

So what do you have to do?


Just send me an email to scorekeeper@aintitcool.com using the subject: TRANSFORM THE HOLIDAYS! and include your name, mailing address, a valid email address, and either your favorite or least favorite moment of any of the three TRANSFORMERS films. Which ever fires up the most passion in you.

I'll then take all the entires transform them into numbers and blindly pick five at random. Those five chosen will receive this great compilation CD courtesy of Silva Screen Records. The deadline for submission is Sunday, December 11th, at 11:59pm EST. Only one entry per person. International entries will be accepted. Duplicates will be discarded.

That's it! Get your entries in today. I'll be announcing the winners a day or two after the contest closes. Good luck!

SFX Chats with ILM Wizard Scott Farrar about Dark Of The Moon

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SFX wrote:
We speak to ILM’s special effects wiz about bringing giant robots to life on the big screen, and how Michael Bay makes movies for his mum.

Say what you will about the Transformers series, but if there’s one thing you can’t fault it’s the special effects work of Industrial Light and Magic. To mark the release of the film on DVD and Blu-ray (out now gear-heads!) we spoke to industry legend Scott Farrar, who’s worked on the entire trilogy as well as classic effects films such as Back To The Future, Jurassic Park and Episode I.

SFX: What was the most demanding aspect of the special effects work on Transformers: Dark Of The Moon – destroying Chicago or the giant robots?

Scott Farrar: I would say they’re both demanding. I’ve had a lot of the same team together for six years as we’ve been developing the look of the Transformers universe. We’ve essentially been polishing an illusion. We can tell the difference. I think that the robots look better now. We always start with real whenever possible. We shoot real locations, puffs of smoke and debris; which was wholly different from what most of us who are practitioners of effects used to do. You always used to shoot everything absolutely clean and then put all the pieces in bit by bit separately. Shoot it against all blue screen and then pack it in like a sandwich layer. And I’ve learned that one reason why the way we do it now looks so much better is because of the colour and composition and tonality of all these different naturalistic effects, you learn from that. You would not believe how complicated a puff of smoke can be regarding self shadowing and colour and movement and the way the sun filters through it, so if you have something like that in the shot it gives you a much better guide as to anything you’re going to add after the fact.

I also like to start, wherever possible, with real photography. So I looked at a bunch of movies for the third act in Chicago. There are certain films where they’ve scraped away the entire city and recreated the whole city in computer graphics. That’s one solution. But I thought if we can shoot the real city and then use that – because there’s nothing like the complexity of the texture, either grain or pixel wise of a real photograph – so if we can shoot it with moving cameras or still photos let’s do that, and that’s what we did. And then you track the shots, and the tracking abilities of everybody have gotten a lot better than they used to be. It’s complicated because it’s stereo but you track it and then you put the damage in and then you put the layering and the textures and it looks more real.

How much do the Transformers change from film to film?

Quite a bit. If we could show you visually, the comparisons. Michael Bay, the director, we have a good time with him and he always says: “Make stuff look cool. Don’t be boring, make it cool.” What happened this time, very simply speaking, was he wanted Bumblebee to be more buff with a larger chest like a strong man, and bigger shoulders, literally like a weightlifter. And he literally wanted Optimus Prime to have a six pack, so if you look at the movie there’s actually little indents in the machinery to plus him out. So that’s what we did. That’s going on with the car companies as well. Every year they tweak the design and change things to make it a little more cooler, more windswept, what have you. So we’re doing the same thing with the robots. Then, of course, we have the attending damage and so forth. On Revenge Of The Fallen, during Optimus Prime’s fight in the forest we had five different levels of damage which it’s just like being on set – you wreck the set. It starts out clean and as the fight goes on we have to make the damage, make the bent metal, charred, painted, so there’s a progression. You may not notice but it’s a very laborious process. You’ve got to set it all up so you’ll tell that story as it goes along.

So you have a continuity editor for battle damage, things like that?

That’s exactly right. We have meetings about how to track the damage. And every day in dailies we do that in the morning when I see the shots having been rendered overnight. You can get tricked because it’s real easy to forget to put these things in, so we’ll have a checklist and we’ll have a timeline on where does a shot fall based on the present cut from editorial. So you’ve got to be really careful and go, “OK, give me the checklist for this shot… tick, tick, tick… wait, we forgot the thing on the chest.” We didn’t put the bullet hole in or whatever it is. But it can be simpler than that. On Dark Of The Moon it’s really obvious when, during the final battle, [redacted for spoilers!] loses his [redacted for spoilers!], so we built that, got it all ready and put it in the shot, but it wasn’t obvious when it got cut. It wasn’t reading. He wasn’t presenting to camera. I go through that a lot. You’ve got to make sure that the audience sees it. I always say to myself if you don’t see it on the first time through it’s not working. And Michael Bay has this rule. He uses the Mother Rule. If his mother doesn’t understand the shot, we’ve got to redo it. So we kind of use that. I think it’s a really good approach to any shot, especially with this highly kinetic movement all the time, it’s easy to lose track. It’s really important cut to cut and you’re looking over in the upper left hand corner on one shot and then cut to lower right hand, well if there’s an effect you want going on or something that’s important to the story you’re going to miss it. So you’ve got to be mindful of those things.

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