Dark of the Moon The Official Transformers 3 News And Speculation Thread

[Spade]

I was watching that for research earlier today. Weird coincidence.

Wish the next preview would come sooner. 3 weeks is a long wait.

 

[MOVIELORD101]

Found a list of trailer and TV spot release dates on TrailerAddict. Lead me to this source. Looks like we're going to get our first real trailer with Sucker Punch (I guess), IF this is legit.

http://transformers3news.webs.com/

 

[protocida]

Cool.

 

[Cyclonus]

I find it funny and dumb that Bay doesn't even know some of the names of the robot characters that he is putting in the movie. He sounds like he is just throwing random robots in there. Dreadbox?? really? The autobot that can fix stuff that could be Ratchet or that one Protectobot from the G1 series that use to also fix Autobots and other things, can't remember his name be he was a pacifist Autobot. It makes common sense that if he has a Decepticon car in the movie, why not use one of the Stunticon names - in other words use the source material Bay!!

 

[def28]

Yeah you would think which bots and cons are being used in the next movie would be one of the most important things. I really think "Dreadbox" is just the name he used for the dreads. The Ferrari's name hasnt been revealed. He sounded like hes talking multiple details about all the new robots in the interviews.

 

[Marvin]

he sounds like he's not giving away spoilers

 

[def28]

Yeah, but he did confirm Sentinel Prime in an interview so hes been dropping a few bot name spoilers.

Out of all the new characters seems the Ferrari has been kept under wraps the most.

 

[mc7791]

I thought it was going to be Hotrod. Now we know that is not going to be true.

 

[def28]

Not necessarily, we dont know anything about the character except for the videos online. Im hoping for Hot Rod as well. I thought for sure him or Ultra Magnus would be added to this flick.

 

[JonRed99]

Maybe he's not using source names because he's afraid the Fanbase would tear him apart if he didn't make the new Bot exactly like he/she was in the source material.

 

[Marvin]

If hasbro wants to sell a toy named hot rod, the character will be called hot rod
If hasbro wants to sell a new character named big toe....etc.

The concept of source material is a little different in a live action film produced by hasbro that draws from an ongoing toy line that re-invents itself every few years or so.

 

[BigThor]

If hasbro wants to sell a toy named hot rod, the character will be called hot rod
If hasbro wants to sell a new character named big toe....etc.

The concept of source material is a little different in a live action film produced by hasbro that draws from an ongoing toy line that re-invents itself every few years or so.

Yeppp...(Hank Hill voice)

 

[Avengers-Report]

I hope when Bay is done with this franchise someone takes it up and puts some meaning into the movies.

 

[shigsy2003]

I hope when Bay is done with this franchise someone takes it up and puts some meaning into the movies.

Sorry? Can I just ask what sort of meaning you would like from a franchise of films which centres on an epic battle between a race of sentient robots who can transform into vehicles? Would you prefer Optimus Prime and Megatron sit down with a cup of coffee and talk things out Heat-esque?

Don't know about anyone else but I want to see them fight.

 

[mc7791]

yeah what are they supposed to do? go on Oprah and cry about their feelings? the only thing I would want explored a little more is how Prime feels about being a kick ass warrior. I think his hate for the Decepticons and battle prowess is fueled by Prime wanting peace but knowing it will not come until all the Cons are dead.

 

[sto_vo_kor_2000]

If hasbro wants to sell a toy named hot rod, the character will be called hot rod

Actually Hasbro hasnt been able use the name "HotRod" for years.

 

[Slipeor]

Actually Hasbro hasnt been able use the name "HotRod" for years.

Of course not, because there's only one Hot Rod and that's Rowdy Roddy Piper! He'll bodyslam anyone who steals his copyrighted name!

 

[sto_vo_kor_2000]

Of course not, because there's only one Hot Rod and that's Rowdy Roddy Piper! He'll bodyslam anyone who steals his copyrighted name!

Actually I dont think Piper has the copyright to the name.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

He should. He's a ****in' legend. t:

 

[Avangarde]

Trailer for the official game. Fair to say that's Warpath in the trailer, I wonder if he's in the movie?

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[Avengers-Report]

Sorry? Can I just ask what sort of meaning you would like from a franchise of films which centres on an epic battle between a race of sentient robots who can transform into vehicles? Would you prefer Optimus Prime and Megatron sit down with a cup of coffee and talk things out Heat-esque?

Don't know about anyone else but I want to see them fight.

You can still have character development. You can still have characters! Ask the general audience who watches these films. If asked to name transformers, I bet you they can't name more than Optimus, Bumblebee and Megatron. Some might be able to name Starscream.

And we are just talking about naming transformers. Bay has filled these movies with non sense. I don't mind the humor, I think it was done really well in the first movie. But taking these transformers and turning them into magical stories about pixie dust keys and dirt air fields existing behind national museums in DC is just ******ed.

Of course Transformers will never be some Academy Award winning masterpiece. But that doesn't mean it can't be a lot better, especially when referring to the characters (on the transformer's side of course).

 

[Venom160]

Trailer for the official game. Fair to say that's Warpath in the trailer, I wonder if he's in the movie?

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Nice. Kinda getting a War for Cybertron vibe from it. If thats the case I may have to actually pick this one up.

 

[Chris B]

Trailer for the official game. Fair to say that's Warpath in the trailer, I wonder if he's in the movie?

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It also confirms the speculation that Soundwave will get an Earth mode from the looks of it. Probably the Mercedes SLS or armored bank truck.

 

[Rock Sexton]

It also confirms the speculation that Soundwave will get an Earth mode from the looks of it. Probably the Mercedes SLS or armored bank truck.

Ahhh so that WAS Soundwave. I noticed they cut quickly from Shockwave to him .... and then saw Laserbeak rise above him .... I think people were previously confusing Laserbeak with an autobot.

 

[ALLIANCE68]

And we are just talking about naming transformers. Bay has filled these movies with non sense. I don't mind the humor, I think it was done really well in the first movie. But taking these transformers and turning them into magical stories about pixie dust keys and dirt air fields existing behind national museums in DC is just ******ed.

The pixie dust i'll give you. Bad writting/rushed script.
The museum; I bet more than half don't even know where it even is. Alot of the Air and Military and even car Museums have statiic displays outside of the main buildings that you can walk through. So him blasting a wall and walking out to a yard full of planes is not unbelievable.