"Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 11:54am CST
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Jalopnik.com has posted a video of the new Autobot vehicles from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The footage shows the vehicles driving around the various filming locations of the movie, including Egypt and Miami (as Shanghai).
The video features Sideswipe (Corvette Stingray concept), Skids (Chevy Spark), Mudflap (Chevy Trax), Jolt (Chevy Volt) as well as returning Autobots Bumblebee, Ironhide and Optimus Prime. Ratchet is, as usual, conspicuously absent.
See the video by clicking here.
The video features Sideswipe (Corvette Stingray concept), Skids (Chevy Spark), Mudflap (Chevy Trax), Jolt (Chevy Volt) as well as returning Autobots Bumblebee, Ironhide and Optimus Prime. Ratchet is, as usual, conspicuously absent.
See the video by clicking here.
Credit(s): Dr Lee, Jalopnik.com
This article was last modified on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 12:02pm CST
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Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882565)
Posted by astig on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:05pm CST
Posted by astig on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:05pm CST
just before the clip ends, i think you can see a glimpse of ratchet behind jolt just before he parks. ![:-?]( "Confused")
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882567)
Posted by Skowl on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:13pm CST
True! Good eye!
My theory is that the movie opens with the action sequence in Shanghai - without Ratchet. When the Autobots come back to North America, Ratchet is waiting for them at the military base. That would explain his absence in all the Shanghai scenes, since he was on set for all the Egypt stuff, which I assume is for the Really Big Fight at the End.
And for obvious reasons, Arcee(s) is/are also absent (non-GM vehicles, and having to pay stunt drivers).
Posted by Skowl on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:13pm CST
astig wrote:just before the clip ends, i think you can see a glimpse of ratchet behind jolt just before he parks.
True! Good eye!
My theory is that the movie opens with the action sequence in Shanghai - without Ratchet. When the Autobots come back to North America, Ratchet is waiting for them at the military base. That would explain his absence in all the Shanghai scenes, since he was on set for all the Egypt stuff, which I assume is for the Really Big Fight at the End.
And for obvious reasons, Arcee(s) is/are also absent (non-GM vehicles, and having to pay stunt drivers).
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882568)
Posted by Firebird on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:15pm CST
Posted by Firebird on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:15pm CST
The Vette looks nice, real nice.
But I can't stand the body kit on the Camaro.
But I can't stand the body kit on the Camaro.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882579)
Posted by 1337W422102 on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:28pm CST
Posted by 1337W422102 on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:28pm CST
Needs more diecast. Too much of that damn chrome!
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882593)
Posted by First-Aid on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:51pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:51pm CST
Anyone else get chills listening to that music in the background? ![:)]( "Smile")
Well, looks like they have "Roll Out" portion of the command down pat. Mebbe it's time for the "Transform" part...![:D]( "Very Happy")
Well, looks like they have "Roll Out" portion of the command down pat. Mebbe it's time for the "Transform" part...
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882600)
Posted by devlingrey on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:58pm CST
Posted by devlingrey on February 11th, 2009 @ 12:58pm CST
I caught that glimpse of Ratchet too. I had to watch it a few times. I thought that would make him a gonner.
Maybe Sideswipe will bite it in the end. Maybe silver for car ='s Red Shirt on an away mission for Star Trek.
Maybe Sideswipe will bite it in the end. Maybe silver for car ='s Red Shirt on an away mission for Star Trek.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882606)
Posted by Gandalf on February 11th, 2009 @ 1:06pm CST
Posted by Gandalf on February 11th, 2009 @ 1:06pm CST
During the many shots sweeping in front of the cars, I kept getting the feeling that it was meant to showcase the GM logos. Very distracting.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882647)
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 11th, 2009 @ 1:56pm CST
Yup! I'm glad it wasn't just me. That was a good choice, bringing that part of the movie score from TF1 in to play in the background.
The worst thing about all of this is having to wait til the end of June to see all of the bits and pieces we get come together. I can usually maintain a high level of patience and composure for just about anything, even opening presents at christmas, but this is something I just can't wait for.![=P~]( "Drooling")
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 11th, 2009 @ 1:56pm CST
First-Aid wrote:Anyone else get chills listening to that music in the background?![:)]( "Smile")
Yup! I'm glad it wasn't just me. That was a good choice, bringing that part of the movie score from TF1 in to play in the background.
The worst thing about all of this is having to wait til the end of June to see all of the bits and pieces we get come together. I can usually maintain a high level of patience and composure for just about anything, even opening presents at christmas, but this is something I just can't wait for.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882650)
Posted by Newtilator on February 11th, 2009 @ 2:05pm CST
Posted by Newtilator on February 11th, 2009 @ 2:05pm CST
Sorry to be n00bish but..
What colour is Mudflap and which is Skids?
Whoah. thats a lot of bots. I hope that theres decent characterisation. Id rather have 6 lovable characters than 20 mindless drones. Beast wars and Animated over Cybertron or Armada anyone?
I liike Sideswipe. I think i'll swipe him off the shelf...
Im really sorry.
What colour is Mudflap and which is Skids?
Whoah. thats a lot of bots. I hope that theres decent characterisation. Id rather have 6 lovable characters than 20 mindless drones. Beast wars and Animated over Cybertron or Armada anyone?
I liike Sideswipe. I think i'll swipe him off the shelf...
Im really sorry.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882658)
Posted by Blackstreak on February 11th, 2009 @ 2:15pm CST
That would be Ratchet. Ah but someone beat me to the punch in stating that.![:P]( "Tongue")
Posted by Blackstreak on February 11th, 2009 @ 2:15pm CST
astig wrote:just before the clip ends, i think you can see a glimpse of ratchet behind jolt just before he parks.
That would be Ratchet. Ah but someone beat me to the punch in stating that.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882663)
Posted by dragons on February 11th, 2009 @ 2:25pm CST
Posted by dragons on February 11th, 2009 @ 2:25pm CST
i to saw rachet it looks like he small upgrade just like bumblebee his top of his truck mode looks bigger than shown in the first film and he looks some what smaller in lenghth as well could be the angle but i know i saw more stuff piled on top of him when in truck mode.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882670)
Posted by Seraphium Prime on February 11th, 2009 @ 2:38pm CST
Posted by Seraphium Prime on February 11th, 2009 @ 2:38pm CST
does anyone else feel like they just got done watching a gm commercial?
![:-?]( "Confused")
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882703)
Posted by Autobot Firestorm on February 11th, 2009 @ 3:22pm CST
The Jalopnik website does state "we also got the following never-seen-before sneak-peek footage from Transformers 2, courtesy of the bowtied boys at Chevrolet"
It does make for a nice car commercial.![:-)]( "Smile")
Posted by Autobot Firestorm on February 11th, 2009 @ 3:22pm CST
Gandalf wrote:During the many shots sweeping in front of the cars, I kept getting the feeling that it was meant to showcase the GM logos. Very distracting.
The Jalopnik website does state "we also got the following never-seen-before sneak-peek footage from Transformers 2, courtesy of the bowtied boys at Chevrolet"
It does make for a nice car commercial.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882707)
Posted by Ultra Magnus on February 11th, 2009 @ 3:43pm CST
Posted by Ultra Magnus on February 11th, 2009 @ 3:43pm CST
Hopefully Optimus says it this time. Jeez.
![:-B]( "Nerd")
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882716)
Posted by Dragonslayer on February 11th, 2009 @ 3:59pm CST
The green one is Skids (Chevy Trax) and the reddish-orangy one is Mudflap (Chevy Beat), I believe.
Posted by Dragonslayer on February 11th, 2009 @ 3:59pm CST
Newtilator wrote:Sorry to be n00bish but..
What colour is Mudflap and which is Skids?
The green one is Skids (Chevy Trax) and the reddish-orangy one is Mudflap (Chevy Beat), I believe.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882729)
Posted by YRQRM0 on February 11th, 2009 @ 4:12pm CST
Posted by YRQRM0 on February 11th, 2009 @ 4:12pm CST
Is this all from the movie? I agree, it's like a commercial, the way they pan around them.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882743)
Posted by Agent 007 on February 11th, 2009 @ 4:33pm CST
Posted by Agent 007 on February 11th, 2009 @ 4:33pm CST
sweet GM placement is kinda annoying but the alt modes looks so awsome I don't even care! ![8)]( "Cool")
nice to see rachet well sorda but I know he's behind Jolt.
nice to see rachet well sorda but I know he's behind Jolt.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882773)
Posted by Bouncy X on February 11th, 2009 @ 5:14pm CST
Posted by Bouncy X on February 11th, 2009 @ 5:14pm CST
i'll never understand the complaints about it being a car commercial. whether for this movie or even the first.
some of the characters in the movie turn INTO cars, of course they're gonna show them off like that. its no different than the cartoons showing them driving around. they have an alt mode so it kind makes sense and its expected that they show it off.
but thats just me.
but even beyond that bit of common sense, didnt bay direct car commercials in the past? would make sense for that part of him to be resurrected when he deals with cars in his movies.
some of the characters in the movie turn INTO cars, of course they're gonna show them off like that. its no different than the cartoons showing them driving around. they have an alt mode so it kind makes sense and its expected that they show it off.
but thats just me.
but even beyond that bit of common sense, didnt bay direct car commercials in the past? would make sense for that part of him to be resurrected when he deals with cars in his movies.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882814)
Posted by War_On_Errorism on February 11th, 2009 @ 6:03pm CST
Posted by War_On_Errorism on February 11th, 2009 @ 6:03pm CST
Saw some philadelphia in there. Woot!
Kelly Drive:
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Ben Franklin Bridge:
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Pretty much any helicopter shot with tress and grass (and really torn up / repaired roads.... Ha) was kelly drive.
Kelly Drive:
Ben Franklin Bridge:
Pretty much any helicopter shot with tress and grass (and really torn up / repaired roads.... Ha) was kelly drive.
Re: "Autobots Roll Out!" New Footage of ROTF Autobot Vehicles (882842)
Posted by Optimus_Prime007 on February 11th, 2009 @ 6:52pm CST
Posted by Optimus_Prime007 on February 11th, 2009 @ 6:52pm CST
Well I remember when Transformers came out in 07 GM was using Transformers in adds and things of that nature. They had Backgrounds for computers that you could download.....I know i have them ![:-B]( "Nerd")
I think GM should use the footage as marketing....since the american economy and automakers are kinda in the toliet.
I think GM should use the footage as marketing....since the american economy and automakers are kinda in the toliet.
