Date: Monday, February 27th 2012 12:56am CST
Category: Movie Related News
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The Academy Awards have ended and
Transformers Dark of the Moon has come up empty handed. The film was nominated in three categories:
Visual Effects,
Sound Editing, and
Sound Mixing. Unfortunately for us the Martin Scorsese directed
Hugo also received nominations in those three categories and managed to sweep all three. Guess we'll have to settle for "It's an honor just to be nominated" and hope for better luck next time. We do have another Transformers film to look forward to in 2014 after all!
Film School Reject's Robert Fure by way of
Michael Bay's official website:
Achievement in Sound Editing
Hugo wins here, which is stupid. Drive was nominated because it was loud and realistic, but I don’t think that overcomes Transformers: Dark of the Moon, which created an amazing and realistic immersive experience that was well thought out. Say what you will about the movie or Bay, but the film is cutting edge and sounded amazing.
Achievement in Sound Mixing
Again, Hugo doesn’t hold a candle to Transformers. The action film is ignored because it’s perceived as being big, loud, and stupid, when it is actually big, loud, and technically crafted amazingly in several departments. Hate the film, you can’t ignore the layers of sound work here.
Achievement in Visual Effects + This is What’s Wrong with the Oscars Part 2
The childish Hugo again wins, inexplicably. I don’t think Deathly Hallows had the consistency in its effects work to win here. Many were cheering Rise of the Planet of the Apes, but I don’t think that wins here either – what was the achievement? More facial mocap? Big whoop. The technology being utilized here is Lord of the Rings stuff plus the hair texturing of King Kong. It’s not groundbreaking. I liked Real Steel, which had some pretty great effects, but the king of the pile here is Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
This is again what’s wrong with the Oscar’s. They don’t want to give Transformers an Academy Award, despite the fact that it is utterly amazing visually. Michael Bay has a bad reputation in some professional circles and a lot of people consider him to be a bad director – so what? This isn’t about good people and this category actually isn’t about “good” movies. Transformers is at least competent in every department, but when it comes to visual effects, this film is retardedly amazing. The robots move more realistically than the apes in Rise, and they seamlessly interact with the physical environment. The effects are blended perfectly.
Further, the film breaks ground in processing power and what’s possible on the screen. Each of the Transformers is made up of hundreds, if not tens of thousands, of pieces that are animated. There was a time when just putting one of those guys on screen was impossible, yet now a battle can rage with dozens of Transformers fighting dozens of flying vehicles while buildings collapse in the background. This just isn’t about the robots, it’s about the entire digital landscape collapsing around them. Dark of the Moon was fucking robbed.
Visual Effects
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
- Hugo - Winner
- Real Steel
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Sound Editing
- Drive
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- Hugo - Winner
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon
- War Horse
Sound Mixing
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- Hugo - Winner
- Moneyball
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon
- War Horse
Date: Sunday, February 26th 2012 11:53pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News,
Movie Related News,
Toy News,
Sponsor News,
Collectables,
Unlicensed Products News
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Greetings SourceFans!
Great news - our shipment of
Encore #21 Soundblaster &
#22 Twincast have shipped out from Asia! This along with
UN-28 to
UN-31 the new united figures should arrive within the next few days, likely instock and preorders shipping out early this week! Just a heads up that
Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Series 01 is en route to our warehouse with some other TF Prime products, and some restock of popular Dark of the Moon toys! Expected instock any day now, stay tuned! New instock figures like
Make Toys - Giant - Set A - Bulldozer & Excavator - Yellow Version, and preorders like
KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops. All this and more in this week's SourceNews! Check out all of the TF goodness below!
In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Encore #21 Soundblaster & Encore #22 Twincast have shipped out from Asia!
2. Make Toys - Giant - Set A - Bulldozer & Exgavator NOW INSTOCK!
3. KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops now up for Preorder!
4. New Source Article!
5. Fansproject Warbot Defender - Limited Stock Remaining!
6. New TFSource Review up - Hercules Neckbreaker!
7. Transformer Prime Instock and Preorders!
8. Now up for preorder: XP-01 Add on kit for Encore #20 Devastator - Silver Version!
9. Now up for preorder: CDMW-28 Hercules Power Parts!
10. Now instock: JB-07 Junkion Blacksmith Power of Destruction Upgrade Kit!
11. iGear W-01 Upgrade Kit Instock soon!
12. Now up for preorder: MGT-06 Nightbird!
13. Now back instock: Make Toys Battle Tanker!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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1. Encore #21 Soundblaster & Encore #22 Twincast have shipped out from Asia!
Great news - our shipment of
Encore #21 Soundblaster &
#22 Twincast have shipped out from Asia! This along with
UN-28 to
UN-31 the new united figures should arrive within the next few days, likely instock and preorders shipping out early this week!
Encore #22 - Twincast
Encore #21 - Soundblaster
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2. Make Toys - Giant - Set A - Bulldozer & Exgavator NOW INSTOCK!
Make Toys - Giant - Set A - Bulldozer & Exgavator now instock! Order yours here:
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/3754/
Make Toys - Giant - Set A - Bulldozer & Excavator - Yellow Version
Each set includes two figures and with all six you can combine them to form the mighty Giant! This release is extremely limited, so don't miss out! Preorder the next two sets here:
Make Toys - Giant - Set B - Crane & Dump Truck - Yellow Version
Make Toys - Giant - Set C - Front End Loader & Mixer - Yellow Version
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3. KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops now up for Preorder!
Preorders now up at TFsource:
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/3804/
KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops
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4. New Source Article!
Japanese TFs, Protos, Diaclone, AFA G1 all enjoy the spotlight in our look at G1 collecting habits
http://tfsource.com/blog/variant-collectors-or-collector-variants/ - What type of Transformers Collector are you?
Variant Collectors or Collector Variants? | TF Source News
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5. Fansproject Warbot Defender - Limited Stock Remaining!
We're down to some of our last stock of Warbot Defender, so if you've been holding out, you may want to pull the trigger soon. It's not clear if we'll be able to get any more stock or this is it from Fansproject, since several on our facebook wall have been talking about him, just giving fair warning.
Warbot Defender - by Fansproject
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6. New TFSource Review up - Hercules Neckbreaker!
Philip gives the rundown on the next to last Hercules figure, with lots of great photography and photographs of him side-by-side with other members of the Hercules super six team, enjoy!
TF Source Review – Hercules Neckbreaker | TF Source News
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7. Transformer Prime Instock and Preorders!
Transformers Prime RID - Wave 2 Preorders Up! Preorder the second RID wave with Autobot Ratchet and Arcee included as short print figures in this case assortment. Now up for preorder at TFsource!
http://tfsource.com/category/view/category_id/233/
TFsource - Your Source for Transformers Prime Figures!
Now instock! Transformers Prime First Edition - Set of 3! Get Bumblebee, Starscream and Arcee in one lot, one of each of these exclusive figures featuring First Edition coloration and packaging! This will likely be the last of the first edition stock we receive since the line was discontinued and replaced with the RID lines.
Transformers Prime Deluxe Series 01 - Set of 3 - First Edition
Transformers Prime - Cyberverse Commander & Legion Preorders Up!
Preorders up at TFsource here:
http://tfsource.com/category/view/category_id/236/
New Transformers Bot Shots Preorders Up! Order yours here:
http://tfsource.com/category/view/category_id/232/
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8. Now up for preorder: XP-01 Add on kit for Encore #20 Devastator - Silver Version!
This piece supposedly improves the issues of the first release, including fixing the fingers falling off issues, and more! Unreleased yet, this set includes Silver legs and many great add on pieces to upgrade your Devastator in one kit!
XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator - Silver Version
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9. Now up for preorder: CDMW-28 Hercules Power Parts!
This custom for a custom kit, includes a Resculpted LED Head with visor for the mighty hercules himself! Set for a March release, this set will be out just in time for the restock of these popular TFC figures!
CDMW-28 Hercules Power Parts - Resculpted LED Head w Visor
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10. Now instock: JB-07 Junkion Blacksmith Power of Destruction Upgrade Kit!
We've already started processing and are working on shipping out preorders!
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/3583/
JB-07 - Power of Destruction - Upgrade Kit
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11. iGear W-01 Upgrade Kit Instock soon!
iGear W-01 Upgrade Kit will be instock soon, order yours here:
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/3140/
iGear - W-01 - Kup & Perceptor Upgrade Kit
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12. Now up for preorder: MGT-06 Nightbird!
Fans of the MGT-01 Delicate Warrior will be pleased with this next release that includes an arsenal of metal weaponry and is highly articulated! Set for a May release, preorder yours today!
MGT-06 Nightbird
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13. Now back instock: Make Toys Battle Tanker!
This is our final stock of this first edition piece, with many presold already. This first edition has the limited edition Drift sword, pick it up now before our stock is gone!
TFsource - Your Source for MakeToys Custom Transformers!
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14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
Make Toys - Giant - Set A - Bulldozer & Exgavator - Yellow Version
DOTM - Transformers - DA-34 Leadfoot
JB-07 - Power of Destruction - Upgrade Kit
Custom - War Axe Accessory - Carnage Axe
KM-01X Knight Morpher Commander-X - Limited Edition
Warbot Defender - by Fansproject
Classics Shadow Commander Trailer Set
Make Toys - Battle Tanker - Add On Kit
TFC Toys - Hercules - Madblender!
TFC Toys - Hercules - Neck Breaker!
TFC Toys - Hercules - Exgraver
TFC Toys - Hercules - Heavylabor
XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator
BTS-05 Tremor & Frequency
Transformers Generations - 2011 Million Publishing Exclusive - Stepper
Japanese Transformers Chronicles - EZ Collection Volume 02 - Box of 12
DOTM - Transformers - DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime - Exclusive Dark Nightwatch Version
DOTM - Ultimate Optimus Prime - Year of the Dragon Asia Exclusive
Encore #20 - Constructicons Devastator
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15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops
Encore #22 - Twincast
Encore #21 - Soundblaster
Make Toys - Giant - Set B - Crane & Dump Truck - Yellow Version
Make Toys - Giant - Set C - Front End Loader & Mixer - Yellow Version
iGear - W-01 - Kup & Perceptor Upgrade Kit
XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator - Silver Version
CDMW-28 Hercules Power Parts - Resculpted LED Head w Visor
FWI-2 - Battle Cannons and Arm Blades - Custom Add-on Kit
Japanese Transformers Prime - Arms Micron - Set of 4 Weapons
MGT-06 Nightbird
PE-DX-01 RC - Perfect Effect - RC Motorcycle - Pink Version
PE-DX-01B RC - Perfect Effect - RC Motorcycle - Blue Version
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Date: Sunday, February 26th 2012 11:10pm CST
Categories: Site News,
Digital Media News,
Podcast
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Views: 132,496
With the
Twincast crew in brighter spirits, we are proud to present the
latest episode, available from our
RSS feed,
iTunes, or download it directly by clicking
here. Join host
Counterpunch, along with regular cast members
Seibertron,
Jon 3.0,
Tigertracks and
Razorclaw as they discuss a truck-load of new news since our
Toy Fair episode.
- Transformers 4 has been greenlit, and may be a reboot.
- Transformers Prime Season 2 has begun. We discuss the first episode, character development, and a bit about the upcoming Blu-Ray release of Season 1.
- Club Exclusive Over-Run and Shattered Glass Drift arriving, but with QC issues...
- Transformers Prime RID Arcee
- Transformers Prime RID Ratchet
- Transformers Prime RID Wave 1 Impressions on Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Cliffjumper, and Soundwave
- Generations/Fall of Cybertron Combaticons - what color will they be? Are the guns back-mountable?
- Encore Sixshot and MP Sunstorm - worth the cost?
- IGear Presser and MW-04 Hench
- We discuss the newest news about Fall of Cybertron
- Potential BotCon Guests as well as our thoughts on the club panel
Seibertron.com is your ultimate Transformers resource!
Date: Sunday, February 26th 2012 5:03pm CST
Category: Collector's Club News
Posted by: Razorclaw0000 |
Credit(s): Brian Savage @ Transformers Collector's Club
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In the wake of Fun Publication's
ongoing security woes, the organization is establishing a fall back system for renewing memberships for those members who must renew before the March 16th, 2012 deadline to receive
Runamuck
Seibertron.com will keep you updated when the PDF mentioned above, with detailed renewal instructions, is available. Your ultimate Transformers resource!
Date: Sunday, February 26th 2012 4:35pm CST
Categories: Toy News,
Event News,
Collectables,
Unlicensed Products News
Posted by: GetRightRobot |
Credit(s): CONS Facebook
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Views: 42,381
The 4th installment of
C.O.N.S. is approaching and early registration has already begun. Cybertron's Open New Spaceport convention will be held July 22 2012 at... Steeger Strabe 38, 41334 Nettetal. This year will play host to fun activities like art and costume contest, raffle give-a ways and performance by band Rampage. With three very well known names amongst the Transformers fan base in attendance:
-Andrew Wildman
-Simon Furman
-Neil Kaplan
You can pre-register by clicking
here
Date: Sunday, February 26th 2012 4:33pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News,
People News
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): 411Mania.com
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411Mania.com has posted an interview with Steve Blum, veteran Transformers voice actor and the currently the voice of both Transformers Prime's Starscream and Transformers: Rescue Bot's Heatwave. A few excerpts can be found below, click
here to read the full interview.
The master of a million voices, Steven Blum, speaks with 411mania.com for a new, exclusive interview to talk about the new season of Transformers: Prime, Rescue Bots, his status as Wolverine, and much more!
The impeccably talented Steven Blum must be a wizard. What else could the performer behind such beloved characters as Spike Spiegel, Wolverine, Lord Starscream, Green Goblin, the Red Skull, and a host of others (Even the Taskmaster in Marvel vs. Capcom 3, seriously) be? You can now watch Blum on TV in the hit series, Transformers: Prime, now back for its second season where Blum portrays the fan favorite character and second-in-command of the Decepticons, Starscream. Also in the new Transformers series, Rescue Bots, Blum voices the character of Heatwave. Blum's history with the Transformers franchise actually goes back many years. In the US version of Car Robots, or Robots In Disguise, Blum voiced the Predacon Dark Scream and also Autobot Cerebros. Pre-Prime, Blum also voices Shockwave and Barricade in the videogame Transformers: War for Cybertron (along with the 1980's styled narrator of the story mode). Blum's near endless credits in anime, animated shows, movies, and videogames are almost too numerous to mention but in more recent years he's been the staple voice talent behind the legendary Marvel Comics character of Wolverine in numerous DTV movies, videogames, and animated shows including Wolverine And The X-Men, The Super Hero Squad Show, Hulk VS., The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and the new X-Men anime. Recently, 411mania.com got the chance to catch up with Steve for an exclusive interview:
Jeffrey Harris: What can you tell us about your character in Transformers: Rescue Bots, Heatwave?
Steven Blum: Well, he's brave, loyal, cranky, holds a lot of water, and gets to say cool things like… "Rescue Bots, Roll to the Rescue!" It's nice to play a heroic character without so much baggage. And a true joy to be able to bring the Transformers universe to a new generation in a family friendly, but hugely entertaining way.
Jeffrey Harris: When you got the role to play Starscream in Transformers: Prime, was there a certain way you wanted Starscream to sound or a specific vocal quality or characteristic for him to have?
Steven Blum: Like any character I approach, I start with the first voice that comes to me. I rely heavily on instinct, and through the years it's served me well. With Starscream, I knew the sound of the character's previous incarnations (i.e. Chris Latta, Tom Kenny, Charlie Adler, etc.), and wanted to give it my own take. The character design is different in Prime, hence the deeper snark and violence, but when I can, I pay a bit of vocal homage to my predecessors. Out of respect for them and for the fans. Fortunately, it seems to have worked out.
Date: Sunday, February 26th 2012 2:14am CST
Category: Toy News
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): Autobase Aichi
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Autobase Aichi has posted a few in-hand images of Takara's latest campaign Micron,
Vector Oracle. The translucent green redeco of
Universe Nightstick is an incentive figure for Japanese fans who spend 3000 Yen on Transformers products at Toys"R"Us.
Date: Saturday, February 25th 2012 9:19pm CST
Categories: Toy News,
Collectables
Posted by: GetRightRobot |
Credit(s): Junior from TFW2005.com
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Not many fans have been able to get their hands on the Transformers Prime Robots in Disguise Deluxe Ratchet. However, if you have been lucky enough to score one, you may want to open up the instruction sheet. Their appears to be a new head on Ratchet for the inevitable repaint. Take a look at the pics below or click
here to view the original post by Junior over at
TFW2005.com
Date: Saturday, February 25th 2012 10:37am CST
Categories: Toy News,
Event News
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): FMH
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Remember the S.N.A.K.E. armor mecha that Cobra deployed against the Transformers in the Devil's Due G.I. Joe vs the Transformers crossover comic? More importantly have you ever wanted a toy versions of them. Check out the
Roll Out Roll Call 3 Exclusives below. The UK show dedicated to Transformers, Action Force and GI-Joe takes place March 10 -11 2012 at Jury's Inn, Southampton. Images courtesy of
Full Metal Hero.