Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike

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Variety is reporting that, despite efforts to finalise it before the writer's guild strikes in Hollywood, the Transformers 2 script will not be ready before the strikes, and risks stalling production until the strikes are settled.

Read the whole article, which includes updates on the status of other films in the works, by clicking here.

Not on the pre-strike list is "Transformers 2," a sequel that is still being written. Labor talks will determine whether the visual effects-heavy film makes its projected June 26, 2009, release date.

Credit(s): Variety.com

This article was last modified on Friday, November 2nd, 2007 8:31pm CDT

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Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437697)
Posted by Flashwave on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:14pm CDT

BOOOO!!!!!

here's hoping the striker's take a page from GM and the automaker strikers...

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437700)
Posted by Heavy B on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:16pm CDT

and so begins the pushing back

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437701)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:16pm CDT

...it'll still get done though...

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437707)
Posted by autobot commander on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:20pm CDT

whens the movie coming out now? 2010?

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437709)
Posted by TheStarScreamer on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:21pm CDT

The stirke is BS. How can you PLAN a major strike anyways? Bunch of saps.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437714)
Posted by Barricade on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:24pm CDT

why did this not surprise me...

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437715)
Posted by Burn on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:25pm CDT

TheStarScreamer wrote:The stirke is BS. How can you PLAN a major strike anyways? Bunch of saps.

How do you plan a strike? Easy.

"We demand an increase in pay and if we don't get it we'll strike from "

Bunch of saps? Strike is BS? No they're not and no it isn't. None of us know what a writer gets paid but considering how much money movies and tv shows are making these days I don't see why the writers (you know, the people who actually give the directors and actors something to work with) shouldn't be entitled to a bigger share of the profits.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437718)
Posted by shortround on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:26pm CDT

According to g4's attack of the show. Hollywood is doing everthing in it's power to avoid the writer strike. The writers are willing to sit down a listen and if things appear to be moving forward they may not strike at all.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437733)
Posted by Norcinu on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:35pm CDT

*Sigh* And they thought they could do it in time.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437734)
Posted by gogleman374 on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:36pm CDT

Well this sucks.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437745)
Posted by Mandamus on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:41pm CDT

Now we'll all have another year for the "what happened to Barricade" debate.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437756)
Posted by TheKnightShift on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:45pm CDT

TheStarScreamer wrote:How can you PLAN a major strike anyways?

The Persians attacking Sparta?

The Ottoman Turks laying siege to Constantinople?

Napoleon invading Russia?

Pearl Harbor?

Oh wait you meant that kind of strike! Nevermind

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437762)
Posted by olokin on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:49pm CDT

Its just too bad. I hope the strike get resolved soon.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437776)
Posted by King Starscream89 on November 2nd, 2007 @ 8:54pm CDT

no i need to know what happend to starscream asap

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437799)
Posted by Nynja on November 2nd, 2007 @ 9:06pm CDT

nooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437803)
Posted by DeathCaller on November 2nd, 2007 @ 9:08pm CDT

King Starscream89 wrote:no i need to know what happend to starscream asap

If you want to know, it's quite obvious, and I can tell you. Actually, I did read some information on the second movie. I know pretty much of all that's gonna happen.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437809)
Posted by Skowl on November 2nd, 2007 @ 9:12pm CDT

DeathCaller wrote:
King Starscream89 wrote:no i need to know what happend to starscream asap

If you want to know, it's quite obvious, and I can tell you. Actually, I did read some information on the second movie. I know pretty much of all that's gonna happen.

If you're talking about the leaked script treatment, it's been a confirmed "fake", in the sense that it was just a potential idea and was not approved. Nothing in the treatment should be considered official or legit in any way, shape or form.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437810)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on November 2nd, 2007 @ 9:12pm CDT

TheStarScreamer wrote:The stirke is BS. How can you PLAN a major strike anyways? Bunch of saps.

The writers are striking for very legitimate reasons. They are getting a fair share of profits on DVDs and internet streaming. Those deals were based on VHS profits... and now things have exploded.

I hardly think they are saps. They want what they are entitled to.

But it does make it a rough ride for those of us who like good TV shows and movies.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437815)
Posted by Kid_Kapatilsm on November 2nd, 2007 @ 9:17pm CDT

All we need now is a little Energon and a shitload of ass-kissery and money.

Re: Transformers 2 Script Will Not Be Ready Before Writers' Strike (437816)
Posted by Silver Wind on November 2nd, 2007 @ 9:17pm CDT

I hope all the parties involved can come to an agreement soon.

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