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Holloman Air Force Base Press Conference Report.

Date: Monday, May 22nd 2006 9:50am CDT
Categories: Movie Related News, Press Releases
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.alamogordonews.com

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The Alamogordo Daily News has reported on a press conference given on the morning of May 19th by the Holloman Air Force Base, regarding the Paramount motion picture of the Transformers, which will start shooting today. It was not until May 19th that the Holloman Air Force Base could officially confirm their involvement with the film.

The article gives an account of the statements made by Lt. Col. David Moore, 49th Fighter Wing commander as her addressed the press.

"As you know, we have been working in collaboration with Dreamworks studios over thel ast month or two preparing to support them in filming a major Hollywood motion picture out here at Holloman ... we see this as a perfect opportunity to showcase all of the great capabilities ... our airmen in action, our base".

1st Lt. Christian Hodge, is the person who made the initial contact between the base and the movie possible.

"I first found out about the moving surfing around online. In July of last year I first read about it, thinking, 'Hey, jets that change into robots ... Air Force jets.' So I called over to the studio (Dreamworks), got a high ranking executive on the phone ... about two or three months ago we got a call from a location scout."

"These guys are working so hard," he said."It's a huge endeavor. This is the best choice because of White Sands ...Holloman itself has been so engaging, arms wide open to try to help them."

Army Lt. Col. Paul Sinor has been linked with public relations for the base's Department of Defense. Sinor had the following to say on why the choice was made for this base.

"The reason this was selected is "it's a realistic portrayal of what the military does". That's one of the first criteria of military support, it has to be a realistic portrayal of the military. So this film, even though its somewhat "science fiction," what the military does in this film is a realistic portrayal of actual Air Force and Army personnel. We've worked with the director, Michael Bay, on a film before -- "Pearl Harbor " -- so we understand how (Bay and his team) operates, he understands how the military operates. We have a very good relationship."

"There is no cost to the taxpayer for these films. If you see them flying this airplane on the film, whatever that airplane costs per hour, the production pays it. It does not cost the American taxpayer a dime. The military you see in the film working as extras, they're on leave on that day and they're paid by the production. So it's not that this is our regular work day, but instead of working for national defense we're playing soldiers and airmen in a movie."

For the complete article go here.

Press Release - The Intergalactic Forecast For July - The Transformers: Stormbringer

Date: Thursday, May 18th 2006 6:26pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): IDW

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IDW Presents The TRANSFORMERS Return to CYBERTRON!

San Diego, CA (May 18, 2006)—The TRANSFOMERS make landfall on CYBERTRON this July with The TRANSFORMERS: Stormbringer. The whirlwind creative team that unleashed BEAST WARS: The Gathering, Simon Furman and Don Figueroa return the home world of the “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE” with gale force.

This is series that TRANSFORMERS fans have been clamoring for—cover-to-cover, no-holds-barred, giant robot action on an epic scale! So far, in The TRANSFORMERS: Infiltration, there have been tantalizing hints about the state of play elsewhere in the TRANSFOMERS universe. Now it is time to return to where it all began, CYBERTRON itself. A dark, dark chapter of the planet’s history is unlocked—a chapter that will impact the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS with the might of an unrelenting tempests.

“No UNICRON, no UNICRON. That was my mantra. Stormbringer had to be fresh, exciting and, most importantly, feature a ‘big bad’ that wasn’t the TRANSFORMERS franchise’s ever-reliable, planet devouring nemesis,” declares Stormbringer scribe Simon Furman. “But then, change and innovation have been the watchwords of the IDW TRANSFORMERS line, the intent always to create something fresh and accessible. That’s as true for Stormbringer as it is for Infiltration and the upcoming Escalation, and so… expect the unexpected, take nothing for granted. We’re back on CYBERTRON, sure, but boy have things changed… and not for the better. Expect big action, lots of giant robots and, yes, planet-shaking events. But no UNICRON.”

The TRANSFORMERS: Stormbringer #1, the first issue of an all-new TRANSFORMERS 4-issue miniseries, premieres in July 2006 with a 32-page full-color comic book with a suggested cover price of $2.99.

ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING

IDW PUBLISHING is a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC, a revolutionary creative service company with a wide range of clients. Among their best-selling titles are Hasbro’s THE TRANSFORMERS; Fox’s Angel, and Konami’s Metal Gear Solid. IDW has films in development at Sony Pictures, Dimension Films, and Paramount Pictures.

ABOUT THE HASBRO PROPERTIES GROUP

The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the industry’s richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, digital media, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro’s core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, TONKA and PLAYSKOOL.

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Art Du Jour Update & August Solicitations From IDW Publishing.com

Date: Tuesday, May 2nd 2006 12:45pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases
Posted by: Darth Bombshell | Credit(s): IDWPublishing.com, Tusko

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IDW Publishing.com has posted their August solicitations, which include Transformers: Stormbringer #2, Transformers Evolution: Hearts of Steel #3 and Transformers: Generations #6. In addition, Beast Wars: The Gathering will be released in TPB form.

You can see the solicitation page here, or read all the Transformers related entries below.

The Transformers: Stormbringer #2

Simon Furman (w), Don Figueroa (a & c)

In part two of this cosmic epic from Furman and Figueroa, captives of a mysterious cult worship the once and former “weapon of mass destruction” known as THUNDERWING, while OPTIMUS PRIME—the memory of the insane, tormented Decepticon scientist’s last near-apocalyptic rampage still uppermost in his anguished memory—unleashes his own last resort solution—the WRECKERS! Features a special wraparound cover from Figueroa as well as a variant character sketch cover from Fig, too.

*Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

*Retailers: See your order form for special incentives

FC • 32 pages • $2.99


The Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel #3

Chuck Dixon (w), Guido Guidi (a & c)

Chuck Dixon and artist Guido Guidi continue their special look at the Industrial Age reign of the TRANSFORMERS. In Hearts of Steel part 3, 19th Century scientist Tobia Muldoon has evidence of the existence of the DECEPTICONS and their plans for the domination of Earth. But will anyone other than Mark Twain believe his fantastic story? Or will the ASROTRAIN roll into New York City and change history forever? This issue features two covers from Guidi, one a concept art cover.

*Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive

FC • 32 pages • $2.99


The Transformers: Generations #6

Bob Budiansky (w), Don Perlin, Keith Williams (a) Wood, Roche (c)

IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. Once again, this issue features brand-new cover art from Ashley Wood (Metal Gear Solid) and Nick Roche, both of which present recreations of the original cover art. This issue features the conclusion to “The Return to Cybertron” mini-arc with “The Bridge to Nowhere!” originally presented in Marvel Comics’ The Transformers #18!

*Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

*Retailers: See your order form for special incentives

FC • 24 pages • $2.49


Transformers Beast Wars: The Gathering Poster

Don Figueroa (a)

Here’s your chance to own Don Figueroa’s amazing gatefold wraparound image from issue 1 as an oversize poster!


Transformers- Beast Wars: The Gathering TPB

Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a & c)

The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a BEAST WAR S FC • 104 pages • $17.99 • ISBN: 1-60010-006-6


Transformers: Infiltration Cover Gallery

Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, more (a)

With the return of Transformers to the world of comic books, a number of fan-favorite artists were assembled to properly present “the robots in disguise,” including Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, E.J. Su, Nick Roche, Andrew Wildman, and more. This special collection offers up all the cover art from Transformers: Infiltration in one stunning volume–including rare exclusive and incentive wraparound cover images.

*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive

FC • 48 pages • $5.99


In addition, they have updated their Art Du Jour page with an inked page from Infiltration #5, which you can view here.

Hasbro Announces 1st Quarter Loss

Date: Monday, April 24th 2006 12:48pm CDT
Categories: Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Yahoo News

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Yahoo News reports that there was bad news on Wall Street today. Hasbro has announced that the has been a bad one. The company has posted a first quarter loss of $4.9 million. Hasbro blames the slump largely on foreign currency fluctuation, new accounting rules for stock options, and a fall in sales of Star Wars merchandise. Shares of Hasbro fell 27 cents, or 1.3 percent, to $20.66 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange after the news of the loss was released. Read the full article at Yahoo News for more information about Hasbro's first quarter loss.

Rik Alvarez TF Club Council Member To Attend TransformersCon

Date: Thursday, April 20th 2006 9:11pm CDT
Categories: Event News, Press Releases
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): TransformersCon

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We have received another update about the upcoming Toronto TransformersCon. They have announced that Rik Alvarez from the Transformers Advisory Council to Hasbro's Transformers Collector's Club will at TransformersCon. He will host a panel and answer questions about the Official Club and Convention. Here is the update from the people running TransformersCon:

"The Toronto TransformersCon website has been updated with news that Rik Alvarez from the Transformers Advisory Council to Hasbro's Transformers Collector's Club will be on hand to host a panel and take your questions about the Official Club and Convention at Toronto TransformersCon on April 29th. Also Toronto TransformersCon 2006 Pre-registration numbers have been sent out, if you registered in advance and haven't received one please contact them ASAP.

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For more information on Toronto TransformersCon click here."

Transformers Comics Update from May Previews

Date: Thursday, April 20th 2006 4:00pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases
Posted by: Alex Kingdom | Credit(s): DecepticonMatrix

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DecepticonMatrix of the 2005 Boards has posted an update on all Transformers releated items featured in the May edition of Previews.

His update includes details and images of G.I. Joe Vs Transformers: The Art of War #5, G.I. Joe Vs Transformers Vol 3: The Art of War Poster, The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Transformers Evolutions Hearts of Steel #2, Transfomers Generations #5, The Transformers "Uncle Primus" Poster, and Transformers Generations #1 NDC Exclusive Cover. See the update here at TFW2005.

Beast Wars: The Gathering #2 Among IDW's Top Selling Titles

Date: Monday, April 17th 2006 4:04pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: Darth Bombshell | Credit(s): IDW Publishing

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The following press release has been sent to the Seibertron News Crew:

IDW Wins Another Gem Award!

Date: Thursday, April 13th 2006 8:41am CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Diamondcomics.com and Comic News International

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IDW, publisher of the new Transformers comics has won another award. They have won a Gem Award for the third straight year. The Gem Awards are given out by Diamond Comics Distributors. IDW won the award for Comic Book Publisher of the Year Under 5% Market Share.

"San Diego, CA (April 12, 2006)—Earlier this month, Diamond Comics Distributors announced the winners of its retailer-selected, 16th annual Diamond Gem Awards, and once again, IDW Publishing finished at the top.

For the third straight year, IDW collected the Gem Award for Comic Book Publisher of the Year Under 5% Market Share.

The Gem Awards are Diamond's annual recognition of outstanding vendors in the comics industry. Vendors are nominated by a panel of Diamond product specialists on the basis of their overall impact on the industry, while comics and related merchandise are chosen on the merits of their quality, creativity and sales performance. The winners each year are chosen by retailers.

Gem Award nominees are selected by a panel of Diamond product specialists on the basis of their overall impact on the industry, while comics and other related merchandise were chosen on the merits of their quality, creativity and sales performance in 2005. Retailers were able to cast their votes with ballots contained with the February Previews Retailer Order Form, Previews on Windows, Previews for DOS and the Ordering page of Diamond Online's Retailer Services Area.

In 2005, IDW successfully launched a line of comics based on Joss Whedon’s Angel, returned the Transformers to the marketplace, and extended its reinvigoration of horror comics with the throwback magazine, Doomed, among many other accomplishments. Three of IDW’s 2005 releases, Doomed, Smoke, and Heartbreakers Meet Boilerplate, recently received nominations for Eisner Awards, the industry’s top honor.

“We are very proud to receive this award for the third year in a row,” said IDW’s President, Robbie Robbins. “In 2005, we had a very diverse publishing line, from licensed properties like CSI, 24, and Shaun of the Dead, creator-owned books like Easy Way, Night Mary, and our 30 Days of Night series, and art books like Swallow, and Sencilla Fanta. We have tried to service a wide range of fans and to get those fans into the comic book stores. Adding titles like The Transformers, Supermarket, and Ben Templesmith’s Wormwood Gentleman Corpse to that slate has me very optimistic about 2006 and beyond, too. Thanks once again to Diamond and comic retailers for this honor.”

A complete list of the 2005 Gem Award winners is available on the inside back cover of the April issue of Diamond Dialogue, and a PDF of all the winners is available here:

http://www.diamondcomics.com/Gem_Winners/2005_Gem_Award_Winners.pdf"

Hasbro Issues Official Press Release Regarding Deal with Activision

Date: Monday, February 13th 2006 9:36am CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Game News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): TF @ The Moon and Gamesindustry.biz

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Hasbro has been busy the last few days releasing press releases. First Activision announced they would be making a Transformers game for the upcoming movie, and now Hasbro has issued a press release regarding their deal with Activision. The press release confirms that Activision will indeed be creating a new game for the movie. This is the first time Hasbro has confirmed the deal officially. Here is some of what the article had to say:

"Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) and Activision, Inc, (NASDAQ: ATVI), a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software products, announced today a license that grants Activision the global rights, excluding Japan, to develop console, handheld and PC games based on Hasbro's renowned TRANSFORMERS brand. The first game will be tied to the much-anticipated July 4, 2007 movie release of the live action TRANSFORMERS film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures."

Click here to read the full article.

Hasbro Press Release About Titanium Series

Date: Saturday, February 11th 2006 4:53pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Press Releases
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Hasbro.com

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Hasbro has released yet another press release this week. This time around it deals with all their Titanium series. Here is what the press release had to say in regards to the Transformers Titanium series:

"Throughout the year, the TITANIUM SERIES universe will continue to expand with the addition of vehicles and figures from TRANSFORMERS and Battlestar Galactica: The expansions will feature the following:



TITANIUM SERIES die-cast collectibles, to be introduced in July 2006, will include a variety of unique 3” robots as well as fully changeable 6” robots. Each one comes with a display base."

Click here to read the whole press release.