First off, I have to apologise for the lack of updates of late. Due to some server problems with blogsome.com, I have been unable to upload anything till recently. Anyway, they assured me that they are on top of the problem (like that means anything anymore…) so hopefully the site will load a lot smoother from now on. So now back to the post!
For all you 80’s children (me included), the cartoon “The Transformers” has been gaining a cult following throughout the globe in the form of rabib toy enthusiasts and new incarnations of the series. It is no surprise that Hollywood would have come calling for a full fledge live-action film to bank on its popularity. Dreamworks is the parent company funding this vehicle and has tapped MTV offspring Michael “Product Placement” Bay as the director. I was a fan of his earlier films (”The Rock” and “Bad Boys”) for his cinematic style but his recent offerings have were just special effects drivel. I honestly hope that he can remember that all the fanfare in the world will not save you lest you have a solid story to begin with. The “Hollywood North Report” states that a Feb shoot date has been planned and sets are already being constructed in Vancouver.
The following synopsis was provided by Darkhorizons:
In the first draft of the script there were four main Transformers on each side but the plans are to expand that to five on each side in the next script revision. The characters of Optimus Prime, Jazz, Ratchet, Bumblebee and Arcee for the Autobots and Megatron, Soundwave and Starscream for the Decepticons. The remaining 2 Decepticons are yet to be determined.
The story is set in Southwest, USA and will be about Autobots who have been on Earth for a long time, (possibly as far back as biblical times) and are engaged in hidden war with other Transformers. It will told from human perspective. There are currently no plans for a second or third film but if the first film does well, two more are likely to follow.