Transformers 2 (2009) - news, rumors, castings...
09-27-07, 02:57 AM
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Transformers 2 (2009) - news, rumors, castings...
'Transformers' sequel sets 2009 date
Paramount, Dreamworks expect Bay to return
By PAMELA MCCLINTOCK
Paramount and DreamWorks are holding the date of June 26, 2009, for "Transformers 2," with Michael Bay expected to return to direct the sequel.
Despite the tensions between them, DreamWorks and Par have plenty of incentive to move forward with the next installment in the budding franchise. "Transformers," starring Shia LaBeouf and based on the toy robot line, has grossed nearly $700 million worldwide, giving DreamWorks its first live-action franchise.
Still, the high-profile project isn't guaranteed total immunity from the ongoing battle of wills between DreamWorks' David Geffen and Steven Spielberg and leadership at Paramount conglom Viacom.
The studios stressed that they are targeting the June 26 date, but that it isn't ironclad.
Even if Spielberg and Geffen exit their deal at Par, as they have threatened to do, the "Transformers" property stays at the Melrose lot, as do all other DreamWorks projects.
"Transformers" was a passion project for Spielberg, with DreamWorks developing the project and taking the creative lead after partnering with Paramount (that was before Par bought DreamWorks).
Spielberg, who took an exec producer credit on "Transformers," was closely involved with the film, including bringing Bay aboard to direct and LaBeouf to star. He's expected to be involved in the sequel.
Bay has not yet inked a deal to helm the follow-up but is in the final stages of negotiation. With Bay's involvement, LaBeouf is expected to return as well.
LaBeouf stars alongside Harrison Ford in Spielberg's upcoming "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," which opens May 22.
DreamWorks and Par are hoping to at least begin production on the "Transformers" sequel before a possible strike even if they have to finish after it.
Paramount, Dreamworks expect Bay to return
By PAMELA MCCLINTOCK
Paramount and DreamWorks are holding the date of June 26, 2009, for "Transformers 2," with Michael Bay expected to return to direct the sequel.
Despite the tensions between them, DreamWorks and Par have plenty of incentive to move forward with the next installment in the budding franchise. "Transformers," starring Shia LaBeouf and based on the toy robot line, has grossed nearly $700 million worldwide, giving DreamWorks its first live-action franchise.
Still, the high-profile project isn't guaranteed total immunity from the ongoing battle of wills between DreamWorks' David Geffen and Steven Spielberg and leadership at Paramount conglom Viacom.
The studios stressed that they are targeting the June 26 date, but that it isn't ironclad.
Even if Spielberg and Geffen exit their deal at Par, as they have threatened to do, the "Transformers" property stays at the Melrose lot, as do all other DreamWorks projects.
"Transformers" was a passion project for Spielberg, with DreamWorks developing the project and taking the creative lead after partnering with Paramount (that was before Par bought DreamWorks).
Spielberg, who took an exec producer credit on "Transformers," was closely involved with the film, including bringing Bay aboard to direct and LaBeouf to star. He's expected to be involved in the sequel.
Bay has not yet inked a deal to helm the follow-up but is in the final stages of negotiation. With Bay's involvement, LaBeouf is expected to return as well.
LaBeouf stars alongside Harrison Ford in Spielberg's upcoming "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," which opens May 22.
DreamWorks and Par are hoping to at least begin production on the "Transformers" sequel before a possible strike even if they have to finish after it.
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Hoping for Shockwave and/or Soundwave. Hopefully they don't use the Dinobots...I can't see that working without being corny.
09-27-07, 12:17 PM
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I enjoyed the first movie, but hopefully they learned from it what works (robot action) and what doesn't (basically any human characters). Make it around 2 hours tops and I'm game.
09-27-07, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerCannabis
I enjoyed the first movie, but hopefully they learned from it what works (robot action) and what doesn't (basically any human characters). Make it around 2 hours tops and I'm game.
how true.
09-27-07, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerCannabis
I enjoyed the first movie, but hopefully they learned from it what works (robot action) and what doesn't (basically any human characters). Make it around 2 hours tops and I'm game.
09-27-07, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
I actually thought the opposite. The characters were interesting enough to keep me entertained while when the robots were fighting each other it was pretty much just CGI mess.
I think my brain just exploded.
09-27-07, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
I actually thought the opposite. The characters were interesting enough to keep me entertained while when the robots were fighting each other it was pretty much just CGI mess.
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Originally Posted by KillerCannabis
I enjoyed the first movie, but hopefully they learned from it what works (robot action) and what doesn't (basically any human characters). Make it around 2 hours tops and I'm game.
09-28-07, 12:15 PM
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How could they pull off the Dinobots without it being stupid? It works in a cartoon. Real life not so much.
09-28-07, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
I actually thought the opposite. The characters were interesting enough to keep me entertained while when the robots were fighting each other it was pretty much just CGI mess.
they had to use CGI because the real Transformers were busy doing something else
09-28-07, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RocShemp
They could do it like the UK comics. In those Grimlock and the Dinobots weren't stupid but savage. The only reason they sided with the Autobots is because Prime bested Grimlock in battle. But Grimlock was always eager for a rematch to claim leadership of both the Autobots and Dinobots. It was basically a buddy/rival dynamic.
