Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film
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The next movie is going to start shooting soon so this will be one of many articles on what the next live action film will entail. The rumours below come to us from an insider in the graphics department, so it is based on concept art which, as we know, is not indicative of the finished product. It does make for fun rumours though. The main takeaway here is that, for the most part, the film acts as it's own thing and does not reference much in terms of past films in terms of plots and style. There will be of course some references, like the design of Bumblebee's head which has remained rather similar throughout all live action films. Of course, take all this with a grain of salt since it was posted on 4chan.
Ok, so let's get to it:
Ok, so let's get to it:
>So, I work at Paramount Pictures as a designer for posters and other memorabilia, I create posters for them and more stuff. >Anyway, I got into some cool info about the upcoming Transformers reboot and here it is:
>You may have heard that new leak about Beast Alliance, well, it's not a beast wars movie and it has nothing to do with beast wars. Beast Alliance is just a working title, lots of movies have weird titles like this that have nothing to do with the film, Star Wars had lots of them.
>It is a heist type film like Ant Man but with Transformers, Optimus Prime and crew are stealing an artifact, no idea what it is but energon is involved. Megatron and the decepticons are in, all in G1 designs.
>Set after Bumblebee 2018 film, it acknowledges it but not the rest of Bayformers.
>New human characters: black, white and latino leads eyed.
>Possibly a black girl and a white kid are eyed as leads.
>Steven Caple Jr. understands the IP from what I saw.
>Small cast of robots, a little bigger than 2007 film. Movie emphasises on love and heart like Bumblebee rather than lore.
>Now keep in mind, I know all this stuff from some small plot lines I got to read and concept art I saw but it seems this is the direction they are going. Very Indiana Jones/Ant Man heist adventure film than previous films. I also saw a new face for Bumblebee, no idea if they will use it or not, it gave Bumblebee a mouth but the head design was similar to the previous film (Bumblebee 2018 movie) one. Robots are also thicker in the concept art.
>It's Trans on top and Formers beneath like G1 and has THE too. I think a comparision on how the marketing will be like is Thor Ragnarok. The roster of robots as I'm aware of is the following:
>Optimus Prime
>Bumblebee
>Arcee
>Ratchet
>Ironhide
>Brawn
>Wheeljack
>Cheetor
>Megatron
>Starscream
>Soundwave
>Shockwave
>Coneheads and seekers
>There might be more, it seems Cheetor is part of the film as a guardian of the artifact. I did not see his design, only for Prime, Bumblebee, Starscream, Soundwave and Megatron.
>The designs are updated. They are still bulky and thicker. Very G1. Nothing like Bayverse, the Bumblebee I saw has a face with a mouth and it looks cute. Megatron looks very big, he is taller than Prime and has his fusion cannon. Starscream has a new head, very sleek and G1 and humanoid. Soundwave has a body that makes him look like he transforms into some type of van, his head is more G1 now and updated. They are more detailed overall. Megatron also has a humanoid face with the bucket helmet thing. Apparently there will be some Cybertron scenes in the film, the planet will look the same as in Bumblebee. Optimus head is the same as in Bumblebee.
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Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099529)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2021 @ 11:05pm CDT
And that list looks eerily similar to the exact same cast who all cameoed in the opening Cybertron scene of the Bumblebee movie (plus Megatron and Cheetor).
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2021 @ 11:05pm CDT
Gee, I wonder what it could be?it seems Cheetor is part of the film as a guardian of the artifact.
And that list looks eerily similar to the exact same cast who all cameoed in the opening Cybertron scene of the Bumblebee movie (plus Megatron and Cheetor).
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099560)
Posted by Whifflefire on March 28th, 2021 @ 9:43am CDT
All I really needed to hear
Posted by Whifflefire on March 28th, 2021 @ 9:43am CDT
>Set after Bumblebee 2018 film, it acknowledges it but not the rest of Bayformers.
All I really needed to hear
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099561)
Posted by Deadput on March 28th, 2021 @ 9:47am CDT
Posted by Deadput on March 28th, 2021 @ 9:47am CDT
I'm taking this with a container of salt, could be true but there's also no reason to think this is true either.
There's quite a bit of details here, like anytime a movie rumor has a full/big cast of robots attached, it makes me suspicious like one of those fan-cast rosters.
Edit: Also a 4 Chan leak which are almost always wrong, there have been some true leaks there but most of the time it's just attention seeking.
There's quite a bit of details here, like anytime a movie rumor has a full/big cast of robots attached, it makes me suspicious like one of those fan-cast rosters.
Edit: Also a 4 Chan leak which are almost always wrong, there have been some true leaks there but most of the time it's just attention seeking.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099567)
Posted by First-Aid on March 28th, 2021 @ 11:22am CDT
I whole container of salt? As a health care provider, I am professionally and morally obligated to say, "No, don't do that. THink of your blood pressure and the overall health of you kidneys, heart, small intestines, pancreas, and your left ring finger"...
Posted by First-Aid on March 28th, 2021 @ 11:22am CDT
Deadput wrote:I'm taking this with a container of salt, could be true but there's also no reason to think this is true either.
I whole container of salt? As a health care provider, I am professionally and morally obligated to say, "No, don't do that. THink of your blood pressure and the overall health of you kidneys, heart, small intestines, pancreas, and your left ring finger"...
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099578)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2021 @ 1:35pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2021 @ 1:35pm CDT
"Not acknowledging" still isn't the same thing as "contradicting".Whifflefire wrote:>Set after Bumblebee 2018 film, it acknowledges it but not the rest of Bayformers.
All I really needed to hear
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099648)
Posted by Whifflefire on March 28th, 2021 @ 5:23pm CDT
As long as this all means that "Bumblebee" is the start of a new series so that I can treat the original trilogy as a separate entity (and continue suppressing TLK), I'll be happy. Similarities are fine and to be expected, but I hope the film doesn't feel obliged to adhere to the 2007 trilogy's timeline. Here's hoping for some great new stories to come.
Posted by Whifflefire on March 28th, 2021 @ 5:23pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:"Not acknowledging" still isn't the same thing as "contradicting".Whifflefire wrote:>Set after Bumblebee 2018 film, it acknowledges it but not the rest of Bayformers.
All I really needed to hear
As long as this all means that "Bumblebee" is the start of a new series so that I can treat the original trilogy as a separate entity (and continue suppressing TLK), I'll be happy. Similarities are fine and to be expected, but I hope the film doesn't feel obliged to adhere to the 2007 trilogy's timeline. Here's hoping for some great new stories to come.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099656)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 28th, 2021 @ 6:21pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 28th, 2021 @ 6:21pm CDT
it seems they are doing the robot designs right this time
especially with starscream and megatron
i just hope the movie doesnt suck
especially with starscream and megatron
i just hope the movie doesnt suck
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099659)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on March 28th, 2021 @ 6:53pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on March 28th, 2021 @ 6:53pm CDT
I hope the rumor of the G1 inspired designs is wrong. I'm getting really tired of the "Evergreen" design philosophy. If you're doing new G1 media, then fine, use those designs, but if you're doing something entirely new, I feel like the designs should be new as well because otherwise everything might as well just be G1, and we lose new designs for classic characters like what came from Bayformers, UT, and to some extent Animated and Cyberverse.
Regardless of my opinion on designs however, if they can translate the designs well, and get good looking trailers out, this sounds interesting. Hopefully if they hire Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, they actually treat them well this time
Regardless of my opinion on designs however, if they can translate the designs well, and get good looking trailers out, this sounds interesting. Hopefully if they hire Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, they actually treat them well this time
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099667)
Posted by ck-jackson-j4zz on March 28th, 2021 @ 8:06pm CDT
Posted by ck-jackson-j4zz on March 28th, 2021 @ 8:06pm CDT
I would very much like for them to include Jazz. This is Jazz erasure. He's Optimus' right hand bot (and also my personal favourite) and he seems to have been relegated to very small roles since the 07 movie. Prowl would be cool too, as I consider those two and Ironhide Prime's main lieutenants. Just my personal preference, though.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099698)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on March 29th, 2021 @ 9:43am CDT
It would make some sense to use them since they already have the models worked up in the computer systems. I would assume that would save them a lot of money right there.
Posted by Rodimus Knight on March 29th, 2021 @ 9:43am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Gee, I wonder what it could be?it seems Cheetor is part of the film as a guardian of the artifact.
And that list looks eerily similar to the exact same cast who all cameoed in the opening Cybertron scene of the Bumblebee movie (plus Megatron and Cheetor).
It would make some sense to use them since they already have the models worked up in the computer systems. I would assume that would save them a lot of money right there.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099712)
Posted by TulioDude on March 29th, 2021 @ 11:10am CDT
That makes a lot of sense.
Posted by TulioDude on March 29th, 2021 @ 11:10am CDT
Rodimus Knight wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Gee, I wonder what it could be?it seems Cheetor is part of the film as a guardian of the artifact.
And that list looks eerily similar to the exact same cast who all cameoed in the opening Cybertron scene of the Bumblebee movie (plus Megatron and Cheetor).
It would make some sense to use them since they already have the models worked up in the computer systems. I would assume that would save them a lot of money right there.
That makes a lot of sense.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099768)
Posted by Deadput on March 29th, 2021 @ 6:19pm CDT
Most of those designs would need to be heavily altered or changed entirely, take a closer look at the designs from Bumblebee, the only ones that look like they could transform to any type of convincing Earth vehicle with small edits are the ones that were designed as Earth-like vehicles first before the Cybertron sequence was even conceived which would be Optimus, Bumblebee, Shatter, Dropkick, Starscream/Blitzwing/Seekers.
The rest of the designs were "kitbashed" using these already existing models such as Shatter into Arcee, Bumblebee into Brawn or Optimus into Shockwave/Soundwave and quickly made in a few weeks, their not polished designs for main character roles. (Brawn, Shockwave and Soundwave are the worst in this regard, there's almost nothing about them that looks like they could transform, almost to the level of AOE Galvatron who had the point that they didn't transform traditionally anyways.)
The Earth mode versions would need to be almost entirely new designs bar things like head/hands/feet presuming they were not integrated with any vehicle parts, so the existing assets excuse only helps to a pretty minor extent.
Posted by Deadput on March 29th, 2021 @ 6:19pm CDT
Rodimus Knight wrote:It would make some sense to use them since they already have the models worked up in the computer systems. I would assume that would save them a lot of money right there.
Most of those designs would need to be heavily altered or changed entirely, take a closer look at the designs from Bumblebee, the only ones that look like they could transform to any type of convincing Earth vehicle with small edits are the ones that were designed as Earth-like vehicles first before the Cybertron sequence was even conceived which would be Optimus, Bumblebee, Shatter, Dropkick, Starscream/Blitzwing/Seekers.
The rest of the designs were "kitbashed" using these already existing models such as Shatter into Arcee, Bumblebee into Brawn or Optimus into Shockwave/Soundwave and quickly made in a few weeks, their not polished designs for main character roles. (Brawn, Shockwave and Soundwave are the worst in this regard, there's almost nothing about them that looks like they could transform, almost to the level of AOE Galvatron who had the point that they didn't transform traditionally anyways.)
The Earth mode versions would need to be almost entirely new designs bar things like head/hands/feet presuming they were not integrated with any vehicle parts, so the existing assets excuse only helps to a pretty minor extent.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099778)
Posted by william-james88 on March 29th, 2021 @ 10:28pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on March 29th, 2021 @ 10:28pm CDT
They are all cybertronian, sharing similar structures makes sense for a common race.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099802)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2021 @ 10:18am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2021 @ 10:18am CDT
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099809)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 11:42am CDT
That, or just non-traditional altmodes? Akin to the Sunbow MTMTE pilot.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 11:42am CDT
Deadput wrote:The rest of the designs were "kitbashed" using these already existing models such as Shatter into Arcee, Bumblebee into Brawn or Optimus into Shockwave/Soundwave and quickly made in a few weeks, their not polished designs for main character roles. (Brawn, Shockwave and Soundwave are the worst in this regard, there's almost nothing about them that looks like they could transform, almost to the level of AOE Galvatron who had the point that they didn't transform traditionally anyways.)
That, or just non-traditional altmodes? Akin to the Sunbow MTMTE pilot.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099836)
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:16pm CDT
I mean that as in they literally can't transform due to not having the panels or parts needed to transform.
Look at Brawn
There's not a part of him that looks like it could change, he looks like a terminator wearing armor.
It's not a transformable design much like Shockwave and Soundwave.
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:16pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:That, or just non-traditional altmodes? Akin to the Sunbow MTMTE pilot.
I mean that as in they literally can't transform due to not having the panels or parts needed to transform.
Look at Brawn
There's not a part of him that looks like it could change, he looks like a terminator wearing armor.
It's not a transformable design much like Shockwave and Soundwave.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099838)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:21pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:21pm CDT
I dunno, at a glance I could see his legs combining. Swinging up via the silver strip on his chest and creating a turret. With his arms as stability struts.
Not everything in Transformers has to be a vehicle.
Not everything in Transformers has to be a vehicle.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099840)
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:25pm CDT
Because a Cybertronian turret is a perfect disguise for Earth, when has a G1 inspired Brawn (the point of the designs) ever transform into something that wasn't a truck-like vehicle?
The point is that these designs were not created to ever transform and it shows, their rushed designs and are unlikely to be used as the base for the next movie besides small parts like heads and hands, if the characters show up the designs will likely be new even if they are equally as G1 inspired.
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:25pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I dunno, at a glance I could see his legs combining. Swinging up via the silver strip on his chest and creating a turret. With his arms as stability struts.
Not everything in Transformers has to be a vehicle.
Because a Cybertronian turret is a perfect disguise for Earth, when has a G1 inspired Brawn (the point of the designs) ever transform into something that wasn't a truck-like vehicle?
The point is that these designs were not created to ever transform and it shows, their rushed designs and are unlikely to be used as the base for the next movie besides small parts like heads and hands, if the characters show up the designs will likely be new even if they are equally as G1 inspired.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099842)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:31pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:31pm CDT
Just a reminder: They gave a Protoform an altmode in Bayformers.
Plus, it doesn't matter what they looked like on Cybertron really. Rushed or otherwise. If they wanted these designs to transform in the BB movie, they would have regardless.
Plus, it doesn't matter what they looked like on Cybertron really. Rushed or otherwise. If they wanted these designs to transform in the BB movie, they would have regardless.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099843)
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:38pm CDT
Right and I'm just saying it doesn't matter if the Bumblebee designs existed to be used for the next movie if their not going to use much of anything from those designs, so it's almost exactly the same as if they were to make a Jazz design straight up from the grounds for the next movie, it would require almost the same amount of work.
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:38pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Just a reminder: They gave a Protoform an altmode in Bayformers.
Plus, it doesn't matter what they looked like on Cybertron really. Rushed or otherwise. If they wanted these designs to transform in the BB movie, they would have regardless.
Right and I'm just saying it doesn't matter if the Bumblebee designs existed to be used for the next movie if their not going to use much of anything from those designs, so it's almost exactly the same as if they were to make a Jazz design straight up from the grounds for the next movie, it would require almost the same amount of work.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099846)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:59pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:59pm CDT
Fair enough. Just remember, what they did with Scorponok...
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099850)
Posted by First-Aid on March 30th, 2021 @ 2:13pm CDT
That was actually pretty cool. No robot mode, no biggie...that alt mode looked fantastic.
Posted by First-Aid on March 30th, 2021 @ 2:13pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Fair enough. Just remember, what they did with Scorponok...
That was actually pretty cool. No robot mode, no biggie...that alt mode looked fantastic.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099861)
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 2:45pm CDT
Scorponok had an alt mode? Or are you referring to the Blackout/Helicoptor parts that were on him?
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 2:45pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Fair enough. Just remember, what they did with Scorponok...
Scorponok had an alt mode? Or are you referring to the Blackout/Helicoptor parts that were on him?
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099862)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 2:48pm CDT
No, no. I'm referring to the fact he didn't have an altmode.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 30th, 2021 @ 2:48pm CDT
Deadput wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Fair enough. Just remember, what they did with Scorponok...
Scorponok had an alt mode? Or are you referring to the Blackout/Helicoptor parts that were on him?
No, no. I'm referring to the fact he didn't have an altmode.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099864)
Posted by First-Aid on March 30th, 2021 @ 2:56pm CDT
Or did he ONLY have an alt mode? (Twilight Zone music)
Posted by First-Aid on March 30th, 2021 @ 2:56pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Deadput wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Fair enough. Just remember, what they did with Scorponok...
Scorponok had an alt mode? Or are you referring to the Blackout/Helicoptor parts that were on him?
No, no. I'm referring to the fact he didn't have an altmode.
Or did he ONLY have an alt mode? (Twilight Zone music)
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099877)
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 3:53pm CDT
If his 2007 toy is any indicator, it's a really awkward robot mode.
Always thought the legends sized one did the job better.
Scorponok was one of the coolest characters/concepts in the films, we won't likely have anything like him again sadly, loved the "horror" type vibe in his earlier scenes.
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 3:53pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Deadput wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Fair enough. Just remember, what they did with Scorponok...
Scorponok had an alt mode? Or are you referring to the Blackout/Helicoptor parts that were on him?
No, no. I'm referring to the fact he didn't have an altmode.
Or did he ONLY have an alt mode? (Twilight Zone music)
If his 2007 toy is any indicator, it's a really awkward robot mode.
Always thought the legends sized one did the job better.
Scorponok was one of the coolest characters/concepts in the films, we won't likely have anything like him again sadly, loved the "horror" type vibe in his earlier scenes.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099880)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2021 @ 4:01pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2021 @ 4:01pm CDT
No matter anyone's opinion on the first film or the films overall, the Scorponok desert battle in the first film is awesome.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2099882)
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 4:05pm CDT
I think all 5 of the Bay films had some great individual scenes, action or other wise even some of the human ones, it's just too bad that they can get overlooked by problems each film has as a whole.
I think the first film hold up pretty well although DOTM is my fave of the original trilogy as a whole. Edit: Oh and out of the non-Bumblebee ones as a whole.
Posted by Deadput on March 30th, 2021 @ 4:05pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:No matter anyone's opinion on the first film or the films overall, the Scorponok desert battle in the first film is awesome.
I think all 5 of the Bay films had some great individual scenes, action or other wise even some of the human ones, it's just too bad that they can get overlooked by problems each film has as a whole.
I think the first film hold up pretty well although DOTM is my fave of the original trilogy as a whole. Edit: Oh and out of the non-Bumblebee ones as a whole.
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Posted by First-Aid on March 30th, 2021 @ 6:13pm CDT
I suppose it depends on how seriously you take them. They are popcorn movies, fun for what they are, nothing more. As a fandom, we just have an emotional attachment to the IPO.
That Scorponok was fantastic. Scorpy vs A-10s is a scene I will remember. I was sitting next to my brother, a former Marine who saw combat in Iraq, during that fight. They must have used some military-accurate terminology because when they started throwing around the reference for Strike Package Bravo, I heard him say under his breath "Oh sh!t, here it comes..." The grin on his face was priceless. The topper on that scene was Steve Jablonsky's scoring...that music elevated the scene dramatically IMHO.
Posted by First-Aid on March 30th, 2021 @ 6:13pm CDT
Deadput wrote:Sabrblade wrote:No matter anyone's opinion on the first film or the films overall, the Scorponok desert battle in the first film is awesome.
I think all 5 of the Bay films had some great individual scenes, action or other wise even some of the human ones, it's just too bad that they can get overlooked by problems each film has as a whole.
I suppose it depends on how seriously you take them. They are popcorn movies, fun for what they are, nothing more. As a fandom, we just have an emotional attachment to the IPO.
That Scorponok was fantastic. Scorpy vs A-10s is a scene I will remember. I was sitting next to my brother, a former Marine who saw combat in Iraq, during that fight. They must have used some military-accurate terminology because when they started throwing around the reference for Strike Package Bravo, I heard him say under his breath "Oh sh!t, here it comes..." The grin on his face was priceless. The topper on that scene was Steve Jablonsky's scoring...that music elevated the scene dramatically IMHO.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100129)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 1st, 2021 @ 5:51pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 1st, 2021 @ 5:51pm CDT
Greetings Seibertronians! Thanks to fellow Seibertron user, Rysquad, we've been pointed to a deadline article which reports that the Steven Caple Jr helmed Transformers movie (the follow up to Bumblebee), is in final negotiations to cast Hamilton star, Anthony Ramos as the lead. Anthony also starred in Bradley Coopers hit remake of a Star is Born.
The report also states that Anthony has been firmly in the sights for the role from the moment Caple joined the movie. If everything is finalised, it's expected that he will do co-star chemistry tests when more casting is confirmed.
This movie is expected to be the first of four scripts to be completed, with a date set for next year. It currently has the working title of Beast Alliance.
What do you think of this casting news? Excited to see what Anthony will bring to the table and how he'll interact with the Autobots?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
The report also states that Anthony has been firmly in the sights for the role from the moment Caple joined the movie. If everything is finalised, it's expected that he will do co-star chemistry tests when more casting is confirmed.
This movie is expected to be the first of four scripts to be completed, with a date set for next year. It currently has the working title of Beast Alliance.
What do you think of this casting news? Excited to see what Anthony will bring to the table and how he'll interact with the Autobots?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100131)
Posted by TulioDude on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:09pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:09pm CDT
Looking at his filmography,the only thing I seen with him is Godzilla:King of Monsters.
He seens a nice guy.
He seens a nice guy.
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Posted by Whifflefire on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:35pm CDT
Posted by Whifflefire on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:35pm CDT
So can we expect a musical sequence, then?
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100145)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:47pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:47pm CDT
I showed my wife this (she's a huge Hamilton fan), and her response was: "he's an asshole, that is the opposite type of news you want for a movie"
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100166)
Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2021 @ 9:13pm CDT
He's been faaaaaaaaaar more prominant in the theatre/broadway scene. This would be his major jump into films.
Bigger asshole than Aaron Burr?
Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2021 @ 9:13pm CDT
TulioDude wrote:Looking at his filmography,the only thing I seen with him is Godzilla:King of Monsters.
He seens a nice guy.
He's been faaaaaaaaaar more prominant in the theatre/broadway scene. This would be his major jump into films.
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I showed my wife this (she's a huge Hamilton fan), and her response was: "he's an asshole, that is the opposite type of news you want for a movie"
Bigger asshole than Aaron Burr?
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100210)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:17am CDT
So is this guy going to be a human lead or VO?
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100211)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:20am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:20am CDT
Given the human-led focus of these films, most likely the human lead.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:So is this guy going to be a human lead or VO?
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100212)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:22am CDT
I see. I was curious. From what has been said of his theatre background, it might lend itself more to voice work than onscreen acting. Like a Jazz, Blurr, Wheelie or Wreck-Gar.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:22am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Given the human-led focus of these films, most likely the human lead.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:So is this guy going to be a human lead or VO?
I see. I was curious. From what has been said of his theatre background, it might lend itself more to voice work than onscreen acting. Like a Jazz, Blurr, Wheelie or Wreck-Gar.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100213)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:42am CDT
Nah, definitely human lead from whats been said elsewhere as supposedly, Optimus Prime helps him find the right path. I'm thinking he'll be a bit like Ant Man from the MCU, just instead of Michael Sheen, you have a giant robot that turns into a truck.
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:42am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Given the human-led focus of these films, most likely the human lead.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:So is this guy going to be a human lead or VO?
I see. I was curious. From what has been said of his theatre background, it might lend itself more to voice work than onscreen acting. Like a Jazz, Blurr, Wheelie or Wreck-Gar.
Nah, definitely human lead from whats been said elsewhere as supposedly, Optimus Prime helps him find the right path. I'm thinking he'll be a bit like Ant Man from the MCU, just instead of Michael Sheen, you have a giant robot that turns into a truck.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100214)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:47am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 2nd, 2021 @ 11:47am CDT
Just when you thought they were learning a lesson from the human interactions in the Bumblebee movie. That sounds like a massive step backwards.
Plus there was a reason Douglas as Pym was given a supporting role. Because of what the character is forever known for..
Plus there was a reason Douglas as Pym was given a supporting role. Because of what the character is forever known for..
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100231)
Posted by rslatt74 on April 2nd, 2021 @ 2:12pm CDT
Posted by rslatt74 on April 2nd, 2021 @ 2:12pm CDT
Really hope he plays Raul and we get two hours of Blaster and Tracks hijinks!
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100243)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 2nd, 2021 @ 5:05pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 2nd, 2021 @ 5:05pm CDT
Greetings Seibertronians! Following on from the announcement that Angel Manuel Soto was helming a brand new Transformers movie, unconnected to any of the other movies currently being worked on, he dropped in on the Molusco TV Podcast and while there, dropped some information about his upcoming project.
Thanks to the fine folk over at TFW2005, and in particular, the user Black Convoy, we have what he said translated, and he made some interesting comments about his movie:
Are you intrigued about this movie, knowing these tidbits?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Thanks to the fine folk over at TFW2005, and in particular, the user Black Convoy, we have what he said translated, and he made some interesting comments about his movie:
Mr. Soto stated that the premises of his new Transformers movie will take place outside of United States. The story does not involve the military.
The plot is stated to be completely outside of the Bayverse.
Additionally, the director described the inception of the movie in question. He got the call from Paramount after the 2020 Sundance Film Festival where he showcased Charm City Kings. The Los Angeles production company expressed their interest to make a new and different Transformers project with him. Angel Manuel Soto personally pitched the idea to Paramount & Hasbro. The two companies liked the idea and gave a greenlight.
The Soto Transformers Project is still in an earlier stage than the upcoming DC Blue Beetle movie (also directed by Angel Manuel Soto).
The director is planning to humanize the Transformers characters on his movie (personality-wise and not design-wise). He want the robots to speak like us, in a natural way. That’s the way he remembers Transformers and the reason we felt identified with the original Transformers. He believes that when you humanize the characters, you get closer to them, love them. When there’s a human approach, you create a connection with them. If not, they are just lifeless robots.
Angel Manuel Soto is surprised to see all the reaction of fans about him directing this movie. He doesn’t want to let anybody down. While he can’t speak much details, he says that the budget is over 50 milliion dollars and it’s a challenge to manage it. He really wants to bring as much of the movie as he can to Puerto Rico.
Elsewhere, Mr. Soto stated that he always wanted to make a movie on Transformers; which he enjoyed during his childhood. Growing up, his father struggled to provide for his family but bought him Transformers toys which he loved and cherished.
Are you intrigued about this movie, knowing these tidbits?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100245)
Posted by TulioDude on April 2nd, 2021 @ 5:24pm CDT
This sounds way too vague,you could describe any of the new Transformers projects like that.
Posted by TulioDude on April 2nd, 2021 @ 5:24pm CDT
The director is planning to humanize the Transformers characters on his movie (personality-wise and not design-wise). He want the robots to speak like us, in a natural way. That’s the way he remembers Transformers and the reason we felt identified with the original Transformers. He believes that when you humanize the characters, you get closer to them, love them. When there’s a human approach, you create a connection with them. If not, they are just lifeless robots.
Angel Manuel Soto is surprised to see all the reaction of fans about him directing this movie. He doesn’t want to let anybody down. While he can’t speak much details, he says that the budget is over 50 milliion dollars and it’s a challenge to manage it. He really wants to bring as much of the movie as he can to Puerto Rico.
This sounds way too vague,you could describe any of the new Transformers projects like that.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100250)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:13pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:13pm CDT
No I'm not at all intrigued. This is laughable. The new movies will be garbage. And the sad thing is the bar they need to clear isn't even high.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100268)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:08am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:08am CDT
-- Not related to the Bayverse. Design-wise, it's irrelevant, but story-wise, it means a lot.
-- No USA, no military. AT LAST!
-- The Transformers will have more personality and feel more "human". Don't tell me they will be the MAIN CHARACTERS?
Well, my hopes are certainly up.
-- No USA, no military. AT LAST!
-- The Transformers will have more personality and feel more "human". Don't tell me they will be the MAIN CHARACTERS?
Well, my hopes are certainly up.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100270)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:13am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:13am CDT
The no military thing is 100% a step forward.
That however, doesn't say "fan of Transformers" to me.
. He believes that when you humanize the characters, you get closer to them, love them. When there’s a human approach, you create a connection with them. If not, they are just lifeless robots.
That however, doesn't say "fan of Transformers" to me.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100271)
Posted by Brokebot on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:30am CDT
You mean like Skids and Mudflap from Revenge of the Retcon? Yeah, that's just what was missing. "Humanized" alien robots. Screw all that plot and good writing nonsense, what this movie needs is Optimus Prime cussing and using street slang.
I can't wait to not watch this.
Posted by Brokebot on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:30am CDT
The director is planning to humanize the Transformers characters on his movie (personality-wise and not design-wise). He want the robots to speak like us, in a natural way.
You mean like Skids and Mudflap from Revenge of the Retcon? Yeah, that's just what was missing. "Humanized" alien robots. Screw all that plot and good writing nonsense, what this movie needs is Optimus Prime cussing and using street slang.
I can't wait to not watch this.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100272)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:39am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:39am CDT
They seem to have this habit with the Live Action films of garnering good will. Then wiping it away with marketing...
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100273)
Posted by Brokebot on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:40am CDT
Yeah, but the diehards will continue to throw their money at it, ensuring nothing but similar garbage in the future.
Posted by Brokebot on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:40am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:No I'm not at all intrigued. This is laughable. The new movies will be garbage. And the sad thing is the bar they need to clear isn't even high.
Yeah, but the diehards will continue to throw their money at it, ensuring nothing but similar garbage in the future.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100274)
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:54am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 3rd, 2021 @ 9:54am CDT
Sounds like he's not screwing with beast wars so it may be the better of the two planned films.
Re: Rumours on Characters and Plot Elements In Upcoming 7th Live Action Transformers Film (2100275)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 3rd, 2021 @ 10:08am CDT
Don't automatically assume "humanizing robots" automatically mean bad writing. The article clearly stated this:
Assuming the director is not a 15 years old kid, the "Transformers he remember" must be from the cartoons, not ROTF.
We just have to wait and see if the writing match his intentions before casting hasty judgement.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 3rd, 2021 @ 10:08am CDT
Brokebot wrote:The director is planning to humanize the Transformers characters on his movie (personality-wise and not design-wise). He want the robots to speak like us, in a natural way.
You mean like Skids and Mudflap from Revenge of the Retcon? Yeah, that's just what was missing. "Humanized" alien robots. Screw all that plot and good writing nonsense, what this movie needs is Optimus Prime cussing and using street slang.
I can't wait to not watch this.
Don't automatically assume "humanizing robots" automatically mean bad writing. The article clearly stated this:
He want the robots to speak like us, in a natural way. That’s the way he remembers Transformers and the reason we felt identified with the original Transformers.
Assuming the director is not a 15 years old kid, the "Transformers he remember" must be from the cartoons, not ROTF.
We just have to wait and see if the writing match his intentions before casting hasty judgement.
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