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Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police

Posted by Kurona Jun 17, 2017 at 8:42am CDT 13,887 views
In a rather different spot of news than what we're used to for Transformers: The Last Knight, a couple of real-life cars mocked up to resemble Barricade and Bumblebee from the upcoming movie were put out onto German streets - then promptly towed away by the local Police! This bit of ironic justice for Barricade occurred due to the two cars not being street safe; with multiple modifications to the cars breaking Germany's road laws. Whoops! Check out the images, the official statement from the Police and the English translation of the latter below and tell us what you think of this news in the forums!









+++ #Transformers benötigen ein Update +++
Da haben #Bumblebee und #Barricade die Rechnung wohl ohne unsere stahlharten Kolleginnen und Kollegen gemacht als sie sich gestern durch Charlottenburg bewegten. Beide stolperten gegen 12 Uhr auf der Bismarckstr. in Charlottenburg in eine Verkehrskontrolle unserer Abschnitte 24 und 25.
Da es auf dem Planeten #Cybertron sicher keine StVZO gibt, hatten beide ordentlich Ärger im Gepäck.
Wen wundert es da, dass sowohl der „Autobot“ als auch der „Decepticon“ bauliche Veränderung hatten, die liegen ihnen ja quasi in der Getriebeflüssigkeit. Die Liste war lang, neben Fahrwerk, Reifen und Beleuchtung schienen auch beide Auspuffanlagen eindeutig starke Mängel zu haben. Zudem hatte #Barricade eine „Verletzung“ an der hinteren Achse. Wie es zu dem gefählichen Ölverlust kam, wollte er uns nicht sagen. Aber den Verdacht auf ein „Optimus Crime“ gab es nicht.
Mit Hilfe unserer Abschleppticons haben wir beide zum Planeten „Dekra“ gebracht. Hier gesellen sie sich zu ihren anderen Stahlkumpels und warten auf ein irdisches Gutachten. Die Prüfanstalt ist zwar nicht Cybertron aber dafür sind sie dort die einzigen ihrer Spezies.
Kleiner Pluspunkt, wenigstens Bumblebees Beifahrer „Wheelie“ war angeschnallt. Der besorgte Blick ist begründet:
- Die Teilnahme an der Filmpremiere nächste Woche dürfte gefährdet sein.
- Auf die Halter (39 und 27 Jahre) warten zudem Bußgeldverfahren und die Kosten des Gutachtens.


+++ #transformers need an update +++

#Bumblebee and #barricade didn't take the bill without our forged colleagues when they moved through charlottenburg yesterday. Both stumbled at 12 am on Bismarck str. In Charlottenburg in a traffic control of our sections 24 and 25.

Since there are no stvzo on the planet #cybertron, they both had a lot of trouble in their luggage.
Who is surprised that both the " Autobot " and the " Decepticon " have had structural change, they are basically in the fluid. The list was long, along with chassis, tyres and lighting, both exhaust systems seemed to be clearly deficient. In addition, #barricade had an "injury" on the rear axle. As it came to the dangerous superior, he didn't want to tell us. But there was no suspicion of " Optimus crime

With the help of our tow icons, we've both brought you to the planet " Dekra Here you join your other steel mates and wait for an earthly opinion. The facility is not cybertron but they are the only species in their species.
Small plus, at least bumblebees passenger "wheelie" was fastened. The concerned look is justified:
- participation in the, next week should be at risk.
- the holders (39 and 27 years) are also waiting for of and the cost of the report.
Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police
Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police
Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police
Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police
Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police
Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police
Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police
Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police

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Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Glarryg Jun 17, 2017
... Well, at least there was no suspicion of Optimus crime. That's reassuring.

Glarryg
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Comment by Rated X Jun 17, 2017
Since when do police release a statement that is humorous? And im assuming that germany has similar laws to the US banning civilians from driving a car with the words "police" on it in the streets, so I doubt these cars were driven in. They even had the hoods up for display purposes so they were obviously towed in and parked with somebody's permission to attract business. Im calling fake on the whole police report thing. The cops were probably actors and towing the cars away was a big publicity stunt. Suprised you news guys believed this was a legit auto impounding. Cmon now... :-?
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Comment by Kurona Jun 17, 2017
Rated X wrote:Since when do police release a statement that is humorous? And im assuming that germany has similar laws to the US banning civilians from driving a car with the words "police" on it in the streets, so I doubt these cars were driven in. They even had the hoods up for display purposes so they were obviously towed in and parked with somebody's permission to attract business. Im calling fake on the whole police report thing. The cops were probably actors and towing the cars away was a big publicity stunt. Suprised you news guys believed this was a legit auto impounding. Cmon now... :-?

'fraid it's real. Charges are listed, laws broken are listed, etc. and there's been nothing to the contrary. If this does indeed turn out to be confirmed as a big PR stunt, we'll post an updated story to reflect that - but right now, everything's saying this is real.

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Should have linked the actual facebook post though. Editing!
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Comment by Stuartmaximus Jun 17, 2017
Deadput wrote:Imax uploaded a spot on facebook and the most notable thing was a shot of Megatron and Nitro transforming into jet modes!

https://www.facebook.com/IMAXUSCA/videos/10155566270128900/



Can somebody tell me what Nitro turns into?

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Speaking of Nitro, he's based on a F-5 or the F-20
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Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Jun 17, 2017
We have a cool new Transformers The Last Knight TV spot for you featuring Nitro and Megatron at the very end. Enjoy!

Deadput wrote:Imax uploaded a spot on facebook and the most notable thing was a shot of Megatron and Nitro transforming into jet modes!

https://www.facebook.com/IMAXUSCA/videos/10155566270128900/


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Comment by william-james88 Jun 17, 2017
China film insider has found proof that the Chinese version of the film Transformers: The Last Knight will be longer than the English version, by 2 minutes. We have the specific quote below and you can read the full article here.

An official distribution notice sent to Chinese exhibitors was released online Thursday showing a running time of 150 minutes for the film — two minutes more than the 148-minute version playing in the rest of the world. It’s unclear what the extra two minutes in the Chinese version includes.
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Comment by william-james88 Jun 17, 2017
Domestic air carrier based in Guangxi China, GX Airlines, is involved in a promotional campaign with Transformers: The last Knigh. Their Airbus plane has been fully decorated both inside and outside with Last Knight motifs, especially Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. These photos were found on news.haohaoyun.com.

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Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Deadput Jun 17, 2017
Megatron needs a crew of Decepticons with attitude and he picks Mohawk (Who talks via Reno Wilson!), Dreadbot (Who robs banks) and...Bumblebee?

Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Va'al Jun 17, 2017
Fellow Seibertronian Clockwork Animation has sent us notification of two more spots for Transformers: The Last Knight, featuring some added footage of the Decepticon crew in the movie (with Megatron 'introducing' Mohawk and Dreadbot) among other things, and Chinese subs and final announcement from YouXin.

The other clip is another of the 'funnies' from the marketing team, riffing on Bumblebee's lack of actual speech in a singing recording session. Check them both our below!



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Comment by Stuartmaximus Jun 17, 2017
Deadput wrote:Megatron needs a crew of Decepticons with attitude and he picks Mohawk (Who talks via Reno Wilson!), Dreadbot (Who robs banks) and...Bumblebee?




Wait a mo! when they pulled up a pic of Dreadbot....(in vehicle mode)....that was Onslaught :???:
Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Deadput Jun 17, 2017
Stuartmaximus wrote:Wait a mo! when they pulled up a pic of Dreadbot....(in vehicle mode)....that was Onslaught :???:


It's just edited shorter like that for the spot but presumably it will be correct in the movie.

Also notice how Dreadbot doesn't have any of the Rusty van kibble in that scene?
Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by TurboMMaster Jun 17, 2017
I don't know witch part is the most shocking here... Megatron making "deal" with Humans? Megatron actually knowing some of his soldiers? Megatron actually leading? As awkward as circumastances are ,it actually seems that this time they try to give Decepticons some characterisation.
Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Deadput Jun 17, 2017
TurboMMaster wrote:I don't know witch part is the most shocking here... Megatron making "deal" with Humans? Megatron actually knowing some of his soldiers? Megatron actually leading? As awkward as circumastances are ,it actually seems that this time they try to give Decepticons some characterisation.


I think it's the other way around with the humans making Megatron a deal.
Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Munkky Jun 17, 2017
Not really feeling the name "Dreadbot", it sounds like an early pre-production name. This is one of those instances where I wouldn't have minded a name-slap, even the name of some lesser known Armada Mini-Con would do.
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Comment by Stuartmaximus Jun 17, 2017
Deadput wrote:
Stuartmaximus wrote:Wait a mo! when they pulled up a pic of Dreadbot....(in vehicle mode)....that was Onslaught :???:


It's just edited shorter like that for the spot but presumably it will be correct in the movie.

Also notice how Dreadbot doesn't have any of the Rusty van kibble in that scene?


Ah, ok ;)^

aye....i was wondering the name that Hooligan got his name changed to, thanks
Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Deadput Jun 17, 2017
Munkky wrote:Not really feeling the name "Dreadbot", it sounds like an early pre-production name. This is one of those instances where I wouldn't have minded a name-slap, even the name of some lesser known Armada Mini-Con would do.


His name was apparently supposed to be "Hooligan" but it was probably changed for the same reason Slag has been renamed into Slug since Hooligan is an inappropriate word in some places.

Dreadbot was probably made up in a hurry.
Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Va'al Jun 17, 2017
In some more news from Transformers: The Last Knight, the official YouTube channel for the movie has uploaded a new clip of behind the scenes stuff - but this time, it's a 360 degree experience! You don't need to have a compatible device, just drag the pointer around and get to explore the set as the clip plays through car chases, Bayhem and more - check it out below!

Check out this 360 look behind the scenes of #Transformers: The Last Knight, powered by #Holor. Enjoy this 360 experience on your mobile device, on desktop by mousing around to explore, or on a 3D headset, and don’t miss #Transformers when it hits theaters June 21.


Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Kurona Jun 17, 2017
Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Prowl4, Seibertron can give the exclusive news that actor and comedian Omar Sy will be voicing the autobot Hot Rod in the upcoming movie The Last Knight! This news comes thanks to the aforementioned Prowl4's twitter conversation with Sy, where the latter gives a very definite 'yes'. Tell us if you're excited for this casting choice in the forums!

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Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Va'al Jun 17, 2017
Omar Sy is a fantastic actor.


I am more and more baffled by the type of cast going into these projects.
Re: Promotional The Last Knight Bumblebee and Barricade cars towed away by German Police (view post)
Comment by Optimum Supreme Jun 17, 2017
2 extra minutes sounds like that might cover credits for Chinese voice actors if they've dubbed the thing. I don't know if they dub or sub movies there. I wouldn't think it would take 2 mins to credit them for subs.
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