Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue"
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No Seibertronians, you did not read the headline wrong. According to an interview posted in CriEnglish.com, Hong Kong based director Jeffery Lau (A Chinese Odyssey), is planning on "remaking" the Transformers movie.
Starting November 19th, 2008, filming will begin on Robot, an idea Lau has had in mind for the last ten years. It was stated by Lau's film company, Le TV.com, that "the movie will present a refreshing look at Chinese robots for people who are used to stereotypical Hollywood figures like Spiderman and Superman. The Chinese robot, in comparison, would feel closer and more human to audiences, as it is the incarnation of Oriental wisdom and strength."
More closer to human? In other words, more G1ish? Fanboys rejoice!
Filming will be set in mainland China in Zoumatang, an ancient village in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Then the production team plans move to Shanghai's landmark structures, such as the Oriental Pearl tower and the World Financial Center, to finish the shooting.
No cast for the film have been announced yet.
We will definately keep you posted on new details as they become available. To view the original article on this, click here.
Starting November 19th, 2008, filming will begin on Robot, an idea Lau has had in mind for the last ten years. It was stated by Lau's film company, Le TV.com, that "the movie will present a refreshing look at Chinese robots for people who are used to stereotypical Hollywood figures like Spiderman and Superman. The Chinese robot, in comparison, would feel closer and more human to audiences, as it is the incarnation of Oriental wisdom and strength."
More closer to human? In other words, more G1ish? Fanboys rejoice!
Filming will be set in mainland China in Zoumatang, an ancient village in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Then the production team plans move to Shanghai's landmark structures, such as the Oriental Pearl tower and the World Financial Center, to finish the shooting.
No cast for the film have been announced yet.
We will definately keep you posted on new details as they become available. To view the original article on this, click here.
Credit(s): CriEnglish.com
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Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829406)
Posted by Editor on November 6th, 2008 @ 12:06pm CST
Posted by Editor on November 6th, 2008 @ 12:06pm CST
Behold the ultimate in Chinese Transformers knock-offs.
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829412)
Posted by Solrac333 on November 6th, 2008 @ 12:14pm CST
When the Autobots finally transform when they arrive, they fall apart. Then Sam says to Mikala, "Must be Chinese".
Posted by Solrac333 on November 6th, 2008 @ 12:14pm CST
Editor wrote:Behold the ultimate in Chinese Transformers knock-offs.
When the Autobots finally transform when they arrive, they fall apart. Then Sam says to Mikala, "Must be Chinese".
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829434)
Posted by dabattousai on November 6th, 2008 @ 12:55pm CST
Posted by dabattousai on November 6th, 2008 @ 12:55pm CST
Leader of the Robots will be green with yellow flames because he likes yellow flames.
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829435)
Posted by Hard Hacker on November 6th, 2008 @ 12:59pm CST
Posted by Hard Hacker on November 6th, 2008 @ 12:59pm CST
Inferior plastic quality?
When Jazz yank's Brawls' cannon... ouch.
When Jazz yank's Brawls' cannon... ouch.
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829441)
Posted by Bouncy X on November 6th, 2008 @ 1:07pm CST
that's just hilarious, i'm not a car guy but i assume there's a concensus that japanese/chinese cars suck? but either way, made me laugh good. like the scene where Prime is tranforming for the first time, he sorta tilts his head back as the mouthguard goes away...well picture his head falling off backwards as he does so..priceless.
Posted by Bouncy X on November 6th, 2008 @ 1:07pm CST
omega666 wrote:When the Autobots finally transform when they arrive, they fall apart. Then Sam says to Mikala, "Must be Chinese".
that's just hilarious, i'm not a car guy but i assume there's a concensus that japanese/chinese cars suck? but either way, made me laugh good. like the scene where Prime is tranforming for the first time, he sorta tilts his head back as the mouthguard goes away...well picture his head falling off backwards as he does so..priceless.
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829476)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on November 6th, 2008 @ 2:21pm CST
Posted by Megatron Wolf on November 6th, 2008 @ 2:21pm CST
This should be interesting
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829526)
Posted by Stormrider on November 6th, 2008 @ 3:58pm CST
Posted by Stormrider on November 6th, 2008 @ 3:58pm CST
The recent style of action movies from China uses over the top comedy and fighting. For example - Kung Fu Hustle. (Some of the other names are eluding me right now.) I wonder if the similar style will befall this movie.
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829559)
Posted by Cryo Prime on November 6th, 2008 @ 4:47pm CST
Posted by Cryo Prime on November 6th, 2008 @ 4:47pm CST
my main question to this is will the "Robot" be CG or will it be a human in costume like the old school power rangers? 
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829569)
Posted by Seeker_Nami on November 6th, 2008 @ 5:17pm CST
Posted by Seeker_Nami on November 6th, 2008 @ 5:17pm CST
I'd love to see the movie!! I like when robots have feelings!!!
Hahaha Voice off: just when you thought the Hi-Phone was the ultimate Chinese knock-off technology comes Transformers: The Chinese Movie!
After that, well I do like some chinese films, and I gotta say chinese knock-offs are getting better in both quality and design (I found two BT-like models of a Lambo and an Acura that are just cool, and they do transform exactly like any BT would do).
I'll not expect CGs like those from the american movie, mainly because China's industry has not the money hollywood does... and is not as good as the japanese one... But I want to check this movie out!!
No I don't think they'll put a loser in a robot costume...
Hahaha Voice off: just when you thought the Hi-Phone was the ultimate Chinese knock-off technology comes Transformers: The Chinese Movie!
After that, well I do like some chinese films, and I gotta say chinese knock-offs are getting better in both quality and design (I found two BT-like models of a Lambo and an Acura that are just cool, and they do transform exactly like any BT would do).
I'll not expect CGs like those from the american movie, mainly because China's industry has not the money hollywood does... and is not as good as the japanese one... But I want to check this movie out!!
No I don't think they'll put a loser in a robot costume...
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (829637)
Posted by DMSL on November 6th, 2008 @ 6:50pm CST
Posted by DMSL on November 6th, 2008 @ 6:50pm CST
I bet it will feature actors in lameass costumes fighting in a miniature Godzilla-esque cardboard city.
Re: Transformers Live Movie to get Chinese "Re Issue" (831038)
Posted by Dead Metal on November 9th, 2008 @ 7:41am CST
Posted by Dead Metal on November 9th, 2008 @ 7:41am CST
the way that article sounds makes it look like that he dosen't want to make a Chinese version of Transformers but just a movie about a robot.
But still I think Chinese films are interesting I'll want to watch this one.
But still I think Chinese films are interesting I'll want to watch this one.
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