Transformers Bumblebee Movie Undergoing Reshoots, Trailer to Air on June 5th
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With order then:
- The official marketing campaign has begun, with a teaser logo screen in anticipation of the teaser trailer due this week, as posted by the official Facebook page for the movie.
- Some reshoots are taking place for the movie, in the aftermath of the pre-screening at CinemaCon we reported on [url]here[/url], according to lead actress Hailee Steinfeld.
Are you excited to see what this might all look like? Let us know in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
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Posted by Octobotimus on June 4th, 2018 @ 6:08pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on June 4th, 2018 @ 6:41pm CDT
Via KidsCoolIt website, in which kids do the reporting and framing, we get some type of confirmation that Barricade - the villainous character that first approaches the human cast in the 2007 live action movie - will be back (?) in the 80s set prequel this Christmas, as his voice actor Jess Harnell is introduced as such and answers a couple of fan questions; check out the clip below, and let us know your thoughts in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
Posted by Brokebot on June 4th, 2018 @ 6:52pm CDT
Posted by Blitzwing is bae on June 4th, 2018 @ 11:42pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on June 4th, 2018 @ 11:53pm CDT
He carries a nice presence in voice.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:11am CDT
NOt sure i like Bee's new robot design. Bit too basic for me but eh it's still my Bee. Starscream looks neat (if a bit too G1 for my tastes but that should please some folk). Movie looks fun but they I've enjoyed all the 5 main ones too so that's just me.
Posted by WreckerJack on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:24am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:32am CDT
WreckerJack wrote:Yeah I just came across it. Gonna get it newsed ASAP!
I've been watching it on loop for past 20 mins (warming to Bee's new design now even if it is more kiddy-robot than the more badass design he had before but that makes sense even if just cos this is in the 80s). I do love how she's looking under the car and finds his eyes and they light up and he transforms. That's a neat transformation scene. Time being confirmed as latter half of 1987 by Rick Astley.
Posted by WreckerJack on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:36am CDT
In this two minute clip fans will notice a difference in the atmosphere of this film in comparison to the past five live-action films directed by Michael Bay. Instead of the rough, action packed flicks we are used to this preview seems to hint at a sense of wonder. Have a look and tell us what you think!
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:37am CDT
WreckerJack wrote:A quick acknowledgement to Carnivius_Prime for noticing the trailer had been posted.
Ah thanks dude.
Posted by WreckerJack on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:49am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:
I've been watching it on loop for past 20 mins (warming to Bee's new design now even if it is more kiddy-robot than the more badass design he had before but that makes sense even if just cos this is in the 80s). I do love how she's looking under the car and finds his eyes and they light up and he transforms. That's a neat transformation scene. Time being confirmed as latter half of 1987 by Rick Astley.
I'm getting rick roll'd and its 2018!
I'll admit I have some hopes for this flick. It looks like its got some real potential. It has a good sense of wonder. Kinda makes me think of ET in a way. I like TF series better where Transformers are sentient robots rather than just war machines. I love a good robot fight but its the characters that draw me in and keep my interest in the series.
If they can make this movie as good as the trailer makes it look we could have a major success. I think it does matter how they advertise too. Make sure people know the movie is different from the previous five so they don't dismiss it.
You are welcome. Gave you the news credit as a kudos since you probably technically found it first.
Posted by xMXUx on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:52am CDT
Posted by Bucky on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:54am CDT
It took me a long, long time to come around to Starscream’s movie design, but I’ve come to really appreciate it for its uniqueness. That being said, I’m very glad to see this new design. Now let’s just hope he isn’t spewing oil and lubricant everywhere.
Posted by bacem on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:55am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:55am CDT
WreckerJack wrote:You are welcome. Gave you the news credit as a kudos since you probably technically found it first.
I'm all hyped and now have the urge to buy another Studio Series figure even though I told myself no more for a while cos I've bought 8 in the past couple months (including one Leader and three voyagers) and I have no job but damn I want another now, most likely Stinger cos haven't got that one yet but i liked it when my friend was showing it to me. Anyways, off out. I've copied the trailer to my phone. I frickin' love the Transformers live action movies more than any other TF fiction so I'm in a good mood today. Have a good day, folks! Seeya!
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:58am CDT
Only thing that has me interested is how Starscream looks. I hope at least he does some damage.
Posted by Va'al on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:00am CDT
Added some screencaps to the story!
Posted by WreckerJack on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:05am CDT
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:08am CDT
Va'al wrote:Oh good lord Sly is back. Away with ye.
I just had to share my dismay...
Posted by Michael Alex Kawa on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:18am CDT
Also whom ever that jet is (yeah I know who everyone thinks it is) he looks super cool.
BTW......Has it been officially stated that it is Starscream , or is this just a presumption everyone has?
Just curious.
Posted by Deathsaurus1 on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:22am CDT
SlyTF1 wrote:I don't like the look of this AT ALL. It looks like some type of children's movie... I hate that ****.
Only thing that has me interested is how Starscream looks. I hope at least he does some damage.
Well it is transformers lol
Should be kid friendly to bring out the kid in me
Posted by ToaLeePrime on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:30am CDT
Bumblebee! He looks so good! STARSCREAM! AHHHH!
Posted by frogbat on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:54am CDT
Only g1 fanboy complaint I have is that ss appears to be an f4 rather than an f15 ah well...
Posted by Anonymous on June 5th, 2018 @ 4:01am CDT
SlyTF1 wrote:Va'al wrote:Oh good lord Sly is back. Away with ye.
I just had to share my dismay...
Have to agree with you, doesnt look great,and its easy to make films look great in trailers.
That said its only a teaser. Will need to be a big improvement on the BayVerse to enthuse me.
Posted by Palo_zfogs on June 5th, 2018 @ 4:11am CDT
Then again, if the "reboot or reset" is going in this direction I suppose this could just be trivial matter? Maybe? (That's probably the bayverse fan in me speaking, that verse will still be pretty cool to me)
Anyway, definitely dig this! It does looks something new and pretty interesting! Like most too, Screamer (presumably?) is awesome!
And...hopefully, there will still at least be some explosions in this film...but that's just me hahaha
Posted by ausbot on June 5th, 2018 @ 4:47am CDT
Posted by Big Grim on June 5th, 2018 @ 6:14am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 5th, 2018 @ 6:24am CDT
Diggin the battle mask
Transformers G1 1984 Bumblebee (Bumble) Gallery
Posted by Ironhidensh on June 5th, 2018 @ 6:24am CDT
This though........ this looks like it could be quite good.
Don't rickroll Bumblebee.
Posted by SureShot18 on June 5th, 2018 @ 7:05am CDT
The use of the car salesman quote from the 1st movie as the inspirational narration was utterly bizarre. Yet, it kind of worked.
Posted by Evil Eye on June 5th, 2018 @ 7:24am CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 5th, 2018 @ 7:39am CDT
I may sound negative, but I don't want it to be a G1 jizzfest too much. Make references if you need to, but don't do it constantly.
One thing that caught me by surprise was Bobby Bolivia's "Driver don't pick the car. Car pick the driver" line. Not groundbreaking as some will think I'd see it as, but kudos for referencing Sam buying Bee!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 5th, 2018 @ 7:44am CDT
- Bee is SHORT. He’s about 16-18 feet in the other movies and in here he looks closer to 9 feet.
- Is this the first in-universe case of visible head syndrome?
- So glad to hear Bee’s unique transformation noise! It’s good that the sound design is being kept constant.
- I do wish Bee’s design had retained a bit more of the complexity of the usual movie designs. I do like it, but it looks like it’s more from Prime than the movies. Glad he’s still got the mask though!
- Starscream isn’t an F-15! Based on this shot he’s an F-4 Phantom, the same alt. mode as G1 Fireflight.
Posted by Aimless Misfire on June 5th, 2018 @ 8:09am CDT
We better tell all the stores to move Transformers toys into the little girls aisle next to the Barbies & plush unicorns. Because look at him. He's just so precious! That girl needs to repaint him pink & put a big bow on him with some unicorn & rainbow stickers & some glitter. Then this movie will be perfect!
Awwww, come here little guy, I won't hurt you! You don't need to be frightened of a little Earth girl. You've been fighting in the wars on Cybertron for centuries but I bet you never saw anything as scary as an Earth girl before. All that training & experience in the brutal war against Megatron never prepared you for the horrible & terrifying school girls from Earth.
Posted by ScottyP on June 5th, 2018 @ 8:38am CDT
Sorry to disappoint you, but the Sailor Scouts seem unlikely to be the villains of this movieAimless Misfire wrote:I bet you never saw anything as scary as an Earth girl before. All that training & experience in the brutal war against Megatron never prepared you for the horrible & terrifying school girls from Earth.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 5th, 2018 @ 8:54am CDT
And I am perfectly okay with that.
Posted by dragons on June 5th, 2018 @ 8:57am CDT
Quantum Surge wrote:I like the more gentle tone of the movie, which fits Bumblebaby, and the music is refreshing to hear after the more serious music in the other trailers. While I had a feeling that'd be a more modernized 80s alien and prodigy child movie, as soon as I saw Starscream looking like his G1 self, I kind of felt a bit sick in my stomach. I knew that it was going to be in the 80s, but I didn't want to see Movie characters in G1 alt modes or colors (part of me now feels purists will like the movie just because it alludes to their precious childhood). Now I'm going to have to witness a Barricade colored like Prowl and an Optimus that looks like his flat nose truck (which won't be as neat as the rusty truck if I'm honest).
I may sound negative, but I don't want it to be a G1 jizzfest too much. Make references if you need to, but don't do it constantly.
One thing that caught me by surprise was Bobby Bolivia's "Driver don't pick the car. Car pick the driver" line. Not groundbreaking as some will think I'd see it as, but kudos for referencing Sam buying Bee!
Same can be said cartoon series Optimus being fire truck no complaints about that but prime not being flat nose truck people complain same with how bots look and there faces no complains about different cartoon looks of classic characters but they do complain about how they look in movies do you see pattern I saw pattern when revenge of fallen was being made let’s give sound wave, and shockwave human faces in comics if people complaining about them in movies again.,
Point of movies is to not make bots to cartoony to push new fans away to please old fans it’s to make it look realistic looking have them bring in new fans same with comic book characters wolverine don’t wear mask that make childish and to kiddish to bring in new comic book fans to comic books to get them into reading comic books trailer looks good but yeah bumblebee is smaller but this movies it looks some of bots in movies can change there size little to fit to form vehicale mode they choose.,
As movie fan transformers fan I will see this movie
Posted by ScottyP on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:00am CDT
Yes, Herbie! I hope they took some inspiration from that show, would be a good fit.Sabrblade wrote:A lot of this feels like how I originally imagined how the 2007 movie was gonna be like back before it came out. Very "Herbie-esque".
And I am perfectly okay with that.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:01am CDT
There was a show?ScottyP wrote:Yes, Herbie! I hope they took some inspiration from that show, would be a good fit.Sabrblade wrote:A lot of this feels like how I originally imagined how the 2007 movie was gonna be like back before it came out. Very "Herbie-esque".
And I am perfectly okay with that.
Posted by Solrac333 on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:10am CDT
Posted by Quint on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:14am CDT
Very much enjoying the new 'bot design themes, too, particularly Bumblebee's; hopefully they'll look less homologous when fighting on screen.
Posted by william-james88 on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:21am CDT
Bumblebee looks great, Starscream looks great and the the music definitely gets to you in this trailer. I really felt some Iron Giant vides here. Looking forward to it.
Posted by joevill on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:24am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:28am CDT
Meant movies, my bad!Sabrblade wrote:There was a show?ScottyP wrote:Yes, Herbie! I hope they took some inspiration from that show, would be a good fit.Sabrblade wrote:A lot of this feels like how I originally imagined how the 2007 movie was gonna be like back before it came out. Very "Herbie-esque".
And I am perfectly okay with that.
Posted by Flashwave on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:32am CDT
SureShot18 wrote:So the Bumblebee movie actually looks like it could be good, surprisingly.
The use of the car salesman quote from the 1st movie as the inspirational narration was utterly bizarre. Yet, it kind of worked.
Aside from the odd o chorus, it was fitting, as it tied Bee back to the very first movie mmediately. The Used Car lot scene was good writing in theory, just brought down by bad comedy. Scrap out the Chicken Costume crap, the Grandma, and what you got was a touch of foreshadowing to set up the “Their Coming to get You” story.
That’s the whole problem with that 2007 movie. There are a lot of gems there, but they are threaded together by long stretches of straight crap. Hopefully, this Bumblebee movie is a culmination of all those good moments from the first 5 movies.
Posted by Rodimus Knight on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:44am CDT
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Posted by o.supreme on June 5th, 2018 @ 10:01am CDT