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[Cascadia]

Probably November or December.

[Barkworm]

I saw it yesterday and out of all those big summer blockbusters this year, this was definitely the most entertaining. The ending of the big battle at the end was a bit abrupt but apart from that no complaints from me. Even the acting was alright (which I had never imagined, I thought it would be right up Fantastic Four alley).

[Vicky82]

I saw It today and I loved it, I thought it was best film i've seen this year. At first Spiderman 3 was my no 1 film this year but now Transformers just topped it. I even got tears in my eyes watching it

I thought it was silly having Transformers and the The Simpsons Movie coming out the same week.

Saw The Simpsons too today I thought it was good but not that good, it was still funny but I felt i was watching another episode.

[Dr. Doom]

Where are you that they both came out in the same week? Furthermore, where are you that the Simpsons movie is already out?

[Vicky82]

I live in the UK. The Simpsons Movie came out yesterday

[Dr. Doom]

Kinda odd that it came out 2 days early there, isn't it?

[cqb101]

Kinda odd that it came out 2 days early there, isn't it?

And Transformers comes out almost a month later.

[Anarky]

And you think that's odd? Transformers hasn't even opened here yet. Won't open until August 2nd. The Simpsons however will be on the big screen on Monday, the latest, since that's when I'm going to see it.

[Vicky82]

There has been some wired bookings this year. TMNT came out a week early so it came out the same time as 300, TMNT made it to no 2. :ohwell:

[gobo]

Zarius also claims to have seen The Simpsons Movie in 2-D. So, I believe you, Vicky.

To get back on topic, where is all the flaming and death-threat distribution that I expected this thread to be littered with? Come on, peeps. This franchise is as worthy of the same courtesy shown to Spider-Man (ain't ya proud a me, GK? ^_^) 3. I still haven't seen it, and in as much as I've never enjoyed any Transformers production ever (they were awesome toys though!), I have nightmares because I have to bring my nephew to see it next week. I hope he'll be thrilled with it because it'll probably be an awfully quiet ride home otherwise. Sorry to sound like I'm promoting arguments, but one-sided reviews make me suspicious.

[GK Punk]

Spider-Man (ain't ya proud a me, GK? ^_^)


Yes <3

Now if we can just get more people typing it out the proper way.

[Swany]

I just saw the movie tonight and instantly fell in love with the autobots, especially OP and Bumble Bee. I loved all the autobots first lines as well. And Primes "my bad" when he stood on the fountain. Its something I say quite often myslef.

I have to admit I just about cried when BB was captured.

I have to admit I dont think I've ever seen (or heard) a moive get quite a reception, everybody was laughing. I "awwed" quite a lot. (then got yelled at by my guy-pals) then at the end some people actually applauded.

I would like to see it again although preferably with some galpals. I was a happy swany during this movie though, my bladder even held for the whole 2 and a half hours. Hurrah! But the last bus last bus home was at midnight so I didnt get to see the bits during the credits.

I fell in the cinema, my knees hurt.

[GK Punk]

Haha, I didn't cry, but I did get rather upset during that scene as well. Glad to see I wasn't the only one. Of course, Bumble Bee is one of my absolute favorite TF's....

[Swany]

My friend told me I'm the kind of person who would go to buy a car and ask for a transforming VW.


I totally would. I've always wanted a yellow VW. The transfomring part would be a perk.

[GK Punk]

I'm the type that, if money wasn't an issue, I'd go buy a '77 Camaro and have it made in to a replica of Bumble Bee from the first half of the movie. I'd even get A Bumble Bee licence plate :lol:

[Swany]

And the "bee-otch" air freshener? That just made me laugh so hard that wee thing.

[GK Punk]

They actually sell those now :lol: They have the Autobot logo on the back. And yeah, I'd definetly put that in there.

[Time Mistress]

My friend told me I'm the kind of person who would go to buy a car and ask for a transforming VW.


I totally would. I've always wanted a yellow VW. The transfomring part would be a perk.

You have good tastes!

I have a yellow VW and Bumblebee is the very reason I own it.

[gobo]

My friend told me I'm the kind of person who would go to buy a car and ask for a transforming VW.


I totally would. I've always wanted a yellow VW. The transfomring part would be a perk.
Just make sure you leave the vehicle before it transforms or things could get dicey.

[Time Mistress]

Just make sure you leave the vehicle before it transforms or things could get dicey.

Yes, I've noticed they can be quite tempromental if you don't.;)

[Swany]

One thing that annoyed me a wee bit that I forgot to mention last night.

When anything was affected by the all apark and came to life why did they start attacking people. But the autobots have been created (or whatever) from the all apark but refuse to hurt humans?

I think I missed something. Or maybe I should have watched a bit more of the cartoon as a build up.

[ZariusTwo]

It would'nt have helped. The All-Spark is exclusive to the movie, as is it's purpose.

[DrSpengler]

One thing that annoyed me a wee bit that I forgot to mention last night.

When anything was affected by the all apark and came to life why did they start attacking people. But the autobots have been created (or whatever) from the all apark but refuse to hurt humans?

I think I missed something. Or maybe I should have watched a bit more of the cartoon as a build up.

It was my impression that the Real Gear Robots (that's their official name) that were brought to life by the Allspark weren't so much "evil" as they were "feral" and were just acting like wild animals as they had no guiding hand in their creation, just a freak accidental bumb of the cube.

[Swany]

It was my impression that the Real Gear Robots (that's their official name) that were brought to life by the Allspark weren't so much "evil" as they were "feral" and were just acting like wild animals as they had no guiding hand in their creation, just a freak accidental bumb of the cube.


Ahh, I getcha, if wild animals were tranforming phones with machine guns. or vise-versa.

(Oh and check out the new VG cats comic. I thought I was funny...) *shrug*

[Warhorse]

I've seen this thing for the sixth time now, one more time than TMNT. This movie is like one of the best movie experiences I have had in a long time. Now the sequel is going to be like this agonizing wait!

[Swany]

I've seen this thing for the sixth time now, one more time than TMNT. This movie is like one of the best movie experiences I have had in a long time. Now the sequel is going to be like this agonizing wait!

I agree, like I said earlier, the entire audience was enjoying themseves, and its great being at a movie and being the only one laughing, theres such a great atmosphere.

At the end someone cheered and a group of people started clapping. I clapped too, Kev gave me a funny look.

I have to admit though, did catch my self mimicking the characters moods in the movie at some points. Crossing my arms and whatnot.

I'm gonna take my wee bro to see the movie if I can. I would see it six times if I could but its like 7quid a ticket.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I had been dying to go see this movie a second time since I saw it opening week but I didn't have anyone to go with or the time, really. I finally went again today because every theatre around me will stop showing it on thursday.

It was just as good the second time. The movie is incredibly enjoyable. The only things that bug me are how complex the transformers are and the allspark. I have no idea whats going on when the robots are transforming because there are way too many parts. They should have simplified it and it would've looked much better on screen. The allspark is just....lame? The battle scenes were a little hard to follow but it wasnt too bad. Other than that it was great. The last time I went and saw a movie twice was "Revenge of the Sith" and I was bored the second time through. I can't wait for the release of this on dvd and further off the sequel.

[Spitfire]

(Oh and check out the new VG cats comic. I thought I was funny...) *shrug*

That comic summed up exactly how I felt about the movie. I like how in his post on his site he references TMNT on how to make a good movie of that type.

[Cascadia]

the earliest predicted day that the DVD versions coming out is November 3rd. In terms of times watching the movie, I have seen it 6 times. The 1976 Camero went for $40,000 on ebay. The items on the dash board went for $3500.

[Warhorse]

I saw that about the Camaro on ebay. I thought it was a bit of a steal at 40 grand!

I wonder how much the Peterbuilt or Topkick used in the movie would go for?

[Cascadia]

those were not on ebay because I think that they will be used in the sequel. Whereas, the 1977 Camero will never be used since they have a '08/'09 Camero.

[Warhorse]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=36445

Transformers is rumored to be released on IMAX screens on September 21st. Well, if this rumor hold true, this will be my first IMAX experience!:D

[Time Mistress]

I hope you enjoy it Warhorse but a word of warning, in order for a film to look good in IMAX it has to filmed expecially FOR IMAX. Otherwise, you just end up with a blurry "my eyes can't focus on it" mess for most of the close ups (as if Bay's filming wasn't already hard enough to follow in the action scenes). At least that was my experience when I saw Phantom Menace in IMAX, maybe the experience has been more refined since then. Let us know how your experience turns out.

[Ecto Jedi]

I hope you enjoy it Warhorse but a word of warning, in order for a film to look good in IMAX it has to filmed expecially FOR IMAX. Otherwise, you just end up with a blurry "my eyes can't focus on it" mess for most of the close ups (as if Bay's filming wasn't already hard enough to follow in the action scenes). At least that was my experience when I saw Phantom Menace in IMAX, maybe the experience has been more refined since then. Let us know how your experience turns out.

I dunno -- Poseidon wasn't filmed specifically for IMAX and I thought it still looked pretty damn good on a five-story screen.

[GK Punk]

If this goes to Imax I am so freaking there. I need an excuse to head out towards the Bay Area anyway.

[Cascadia]

the rumored IMAX version has some deleted footage and scenes. The DVD version is rumored to come out on Oct. 16

[GK Punk]

If there is deleted scenes, I am definetly there.

[Cascadia]

here is more info

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=36445

[SassyGal]

I will drive the two hours to the nearest IMAX to see this! It would be freekin' amazing to see it that big!

[Cascadia]

my closest IMAX is 500 miles away in Portland.

[SassyGal]

:o that sucks...we used to have an IMAX in London, but they only showed a few actual movies once or twice a month. i'm sorry, but paying $13 to see "The Rainforrest" is lame, especially since the movies are only 45-60 minutes long. so a 2 hour drive it will be and it will totally be worth it!

[Cascadia]

nods...the only for me to see it go up there for something else or wait for the deleted scenes when the special edition DVD is released.

[SassyGal]

Ram Bam will try to convince me to wait for the special edition DVD release, but I am very impatient :lol:

[Cascadia]

the special edition DVD will be well worth it.

[SassyGal]

I totally agree...Ram Bam finally agreed to go with me last weekend and he actually enjoyed it. He's not a fan of Transformers...I know...that's like a sin or something! He actually said he couldn't wait for it to come out on dvd. I was very surprised!

[Cascadia]

There will be 2 versions of the DVD...a regular and special edition DVD.

From Micheal Bay's website:

Transformers DVD
07/20/2007 01:17 PM
Nelson here...

The Transformers DVD...when does it come out you ask. What's it gonna have? What I can tell you is this: there will be 2 versions:

1- A regular version with no extras (just a director commentary).

2.- A multi-disc version with the movie w/ director's commentary and additional disc(s) with tons of extra stuff. Along with a Prequel animated movie...Transformers 1.5 I believe. It has to deal with the prequel and the favorite Camero.

There is an online that hints some possible things to go into the DVD...prequel things.The actor that voices everyone's favorite Camaro, told an interviewer, "I recently recorded more material for the DVD release of the film. It has to do with the prequel that will set up the second film." hmmm...

Transformers will also be available on HD-DVD format. No Blu-Ray format

[Swany]

I want/need to see it again, I missed the stuff during the credits.

Apparently there was stuff between Starscream and Megatron that was cut for time, I dont know if it was fully done but if it was I'd like to see it as an extra on the DVD.

I just checked my nearest IMAX, theyre still showing HP, bummer, TF would be epic in 3-D. Or at least on such a huge screen.

[DrSpengler]

In regards to the animated prequel movie included on the DVD set, you're going to be kind of disappointed.

It's actually an "animated story book" of the IDW prequel comic. It'll contain voice overs from the cast of the movie (or soundalikes) as well as sound effects and music, but it's pretty much just gonna be a camera panning over the art from the comic.

[Ecto Jedi]

I want/need to see it again, I missed the stuff during the credits.

You didn't miss much, if I recall correctly. Just a few comedy bits with the main dude's parents and whatnot.

[DrSpengler]

You didn't miss much, if I recall correctly. Just a few comedy bits with the main dude's parents and whatnot.

And a scene where Starscream escapes Earth's atmosphere and flies off into space.

But yeah, that's it. Nothing spectacularly cool.

[Warhorse]

I hope you enjoy it Warhorse but a word of warning, in order for a film to look good in IMAX it has to filmed expecially FOR IMAX. Otherwise, you just end up with a blurry "my eyes can't focus on it" mess for most of the close ups (as if Bay's filming wasn't already hard enough to follow in the action scenes). At least that was my experience when I saw Phantom Menace in IMAX, maybe the experience has been more refined since then. Let us know how your experience turns out.


I'm a bit worried that some of the scenes may be too much. But then I was remembering, there are going to be some shots that will look absolutely wicked on the very big transformer sized screen.

Blackout transforming slowly for the first time.

The arrival of the Autobots (especially of Ironhide coming out of the pool)

Optimus Prime's first transformation.

Ironhide's slo-motion tranformation to dodge missiles and flip over that woman.

Optimus Prima and Megatron going through that building.

I'm getting all excited and anxious again! I really liked that movie!:D

[Time Mistress]

In regards to the animated prequel movie included on the DVD set, you're going to be kind of disappointed.

It's actually an "animated story book" of the IDW prequel comic. It'll contain voice overs from the cast of the movie (or soundalikes) as well as sound effects and music, but it's pretty much just gonna be a camera panning over the art from the comic.

Yeah, that is disapointing until you remember who will doing the voiceovers.:D I'm such a Peter Cullen junkie.:tlove: ;) I wonder who will be doing Megs?

Dang, Warhorse you make we want to watch the movie all over again with your enthusiasm:) but the movie has left my local theater already.:( Doesn't ANYTHING stay in the theater more than a month anymore, same thing happened with TMNT, but then TMNT didn't make over 300 mil and still going so I had hoped TFs might stick around a little longer. Sigh, time to see Stardust before it's gone too I guess.

[Warhorse]

Yeah, that is disapointing until you remember who will doing the voiceovers.:D I'm such a Peter Cullen junkie.:tlove: ;) I wonder who will be doing Megs?

Dang, Warhorse you make we want to watch the movie all over again with your enthusiasm:) but the movie has left my local theater already.:( Doesn't ANYTHING stay in the theater more than a month anymore, same thing happened with TMNT, but then TMNT didn't make over 300 mil and still going so I had hoped TFs might stick around a little longer. Sigh, time to see Stardust before it's gone too I guess.

True, nothing stays in the theaters for no more than 5 months now. Titanic I believe was in the theater for nearly or at least over a year. I even remember Independence Day was released, played for a long time. Disappeared, then it came back to the silver screen one last time for an encore before coming out on video (back then, I was still buying VHS)

But now, I think the theaters mostly are to blame. They'll keep in a movie as long as it generates good money, then they sell it off to a cheaper theater and rent the empty screens out to conventions and businesses and parties and such.

[Cascadia]

It is still playing in my region of the world but only 2x/day.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Megan Fox

6 stories high

I'm there!

[Warhorse]

This is going to be funny.

I live across the street to a firedepartment/police mini station. Apparantly someone went over there during the night and spray painted "to punish and enslave" on the side on one of the police cruisers.

Cops are clueless to what it is supposed to mean, they are just going around the neighborhood giving everyone the third degree. While i swear I did not do this, I have a sinking feeling I know who, and that I once, may have mentioned how it would have been hilarious to do that.

When coming back from watching Transformers, we drove up next to a peterbuilt, and my friend's brother hollard out to the guy "hey how's Optimus Prime doing?" And then he gave us a finger as we drove off.

Has anyone gotten crazy because of a movie in your neck of the woods. I remember when the flick The Program came out, and there was this scene that had the foot ball players playing chicken in the middle of the road, and that some real life morons played copycat, so the scene was removed from the film? Have people in your area done stupid things like that?

[gobo]

Were you kind enough to clue in the clueless cops as to what it meant? Aqua Teen Hunger Force has proven how a mildly obscure prank (in ATHF's case, it was actually unlabeled movie promotion) can turn into a waste of tax-payers' money.

[Warhorse]

Hell no, I acted completely dumb. If I had told them what it meant or where the phrase came from, they would have accused me of writing on the car.

The police in my neighborhood are kind of jerks. The only thing that kind of messed it up, is that this police car was green and white, and it was a crown victoria. The next town over, now they have black and white police cruisers, and a mustang too that they use to catch speeders, that would be a prime candidate for being marked with the "To Punish and Enslave"

[gobo]

"But, your honor... She actually paid attention to minor details in a movie. She has to be guilty of something, right?" Please... Do you know how fast they'd get suspended for wasting manpower like that?

[Warhorse]

LOL!^

All I know, is that I'm getting worried that this is all some sort of cruel joke, because nothing is being said yet about the movie coming out on IMAX. I'd feel better if it was mentioned on the official website.

[jenna]

:( I'm ill today. Which means no work which means Technodrome time :D

Transformers.

I was about 5 when I was really into Transformers. I had one toy and never saw the cartoon. I played with the boys at school and they had all the toys. Bumblebee was my favourite because he was a cool yellow VW Beetle. My one toy was actually a Deceptacon I think. But it was a yellow sports car. I pretended it was Bumblebee.

This is my entire life experience of Transformers.

Until now....

I went to the film with an open mind, not really expecting anything.

I really, really enjoyed it. My husband said it would have been great if it weren't for the robots, but I think that is a testemant to the fact that the film had some substance beyond its marketed attraction.

I liked that Bumblebee was no longer a VW bug, mainly because I'm going to get one of the new ones, and they are very girlified, with cool gerbera flowers for the dashboard. Not a bad thing to remove that association as Bumblebee kicks ass and wouldn't have quite so much pazazz if he had a cute flower on the dash board!

Bumblebee was still my favourite, and the mute thing was oddly endearing for him. Vulnerable or something.

Thought it was awesome. So much so, that driving home in my little Ford KA, I found myself wishing that my car was a transformer. :cry:

[Leogeddon]

i used to love the dinobots and beast wars when i was growing up, if there's a place to buy episodes if not the series of beast wars on DVD, please feel free to share this info.

and Jenna, you're not alone. =(

[Swany]

Bumblebee was still my favourite, and the mute thing was oddly endearing for him. Vulnerable or something.

I thought the exact same thing. I almost cried for 'Bee.

Thought it was awesome. So much so, that driving home in my little Ford KA, I found myself wishing that my car was a transformer. :cry:

When I was waitning for the bus home a car drove by an I half expected it to stand up.


Oh, and one more thing bugging me about the movie. When Mikaela lifted 'Bees hood there was an engine in there. Is it actually an engine or is it just suppost lo look like an engine. I keep pondering it over.

I probably didn't word that too well.

[Warhorse]

I thought the exact same thing. I almost cried for 'Bee.



When I was waitning for the bus home a car drove by an I half expected it to stand up.


Oh, and one more thing bugging me about the movie. When Mikaela lifted 'Bees hood there was an engine in there. Is it actually an engine or is it just suppost lo look like an engine. I keep pondering it over.

I probably didn't word that too well.

Not too sure what you mean if that was an actual engine, or supposed to look like an engine.

But I just wanted to know, what exactly was Mikaela shaking on Bumblebee when she claimed that the distributor cap was loose;)

[Swany]

Not too sure what you mean if that was an actual engine, or supposed to look like an engine.

But I just wanted to know, what exactly was Mikaela shaking on Bumblebee when she claimed that the distributor cap was loose;)

(giggity)

Sorry, I thought I worded it badly. I meant is he powered by an engine, like is an actual real engine, or is it like his insides transformed to look like an engine.

Still dont think I'm wording this well.

[Mecha Cow]

I'm no Transformers expert, but I'd say the engine is just part of the disguise. They are powered by 'sparks'.

[DrSpengler]

The automobile-lookin engine is diguise, no Transformer is actually powered by a fossil-fuel pumping car engine. The "engine" is likely some other component that serves a vital function for the Transformer's body, but that's all.

And Transformers aren't really "powered" by their sparks, at least no more than you or I are powered by our "souls".

[Mecha Cow]

What makes them tick, then?

[Swany]

The automobile-lookin engine is diguise, no Transformer is actually powered by a fossil-fuel pumping car engine. The "engine" is likely some other component that serves a vital function for the Transformer's body, but that's all.

And Transformers aren't really "powered" by their sparks, at least no more than you or I are powered by our "souls".

Is the Spark not more like a heart? Anyway, thanks, like I said, I've been pondering for quite a bit.

[DrSpengler]

What makes them tick, then?

Energon, mech fluid, various other things. Primarily Energon, though.

Is the Spark not more like a heart? Anyway, thanks, like I said, I've been pondering for quite a bit.

Perhaps more like a brain, but it really is just amore tangible version of a "soul", especially considering the mystical and religious natures of sparks.

[gobo]

Transformers aren't really "powered" by their sparks, at least no more than you or I are powered by our "souls".
What makes them tick, then?
Energon, mech fluid, various other things. Primarily Energon, though.
Traditionally, yes. But, the movie made no mention of this. They can always write in an explanation as to why not in the sequel that will inevitably happen, but what, from the movie, do you think constituted as a heart for the Transformers?

BTW, did I forget to mention that I saw the movie? O_o Unlike any previous adaptation of Transformers to screen and in contradiction of my expectations, I actually enjoyed this movie. It was fun. Perhaps not fan-friendly, but you can't win 'em all. Only thing that I almost thought was unacceptable is how much money they invested in what was ultimately a big, amusing joke... especially since Sam's dad had predicted that the world would end at the stroke of midnight on NYE on Peter Venkman's world Of The Psychos. :P

[Cascadia]

things that will be on the 2-disc version of the movie. Enjoy

DVD:

The Transformers DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Total runtime is 143 minutes.

Transformers Special Edition DVD bonus features include:

Disc 1:
- Feature film
- Commentary by Michael Bay

Disc 2:
- Our World

The Story Sparks - Steven Spielberg discusses his love for the franchise and early concept art for the film. Explores how the writers adapted the cartoon into a live-action movie and why Michael Bay is the perfect director for the film.
Human Allies - A look at how the actors were selected and their experiences on the set.
I Fight Giant Robots - An exploration of the military training that
Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson underwent for their roles and the various stunts that the actors were asked to perform.
Battleground - A piece on the senior officials from the Department of Defense and Air Force who consulted on the film to give it authenticity and the key locations that the U.S. government provided access to.

- Their War

Rise of the Robots - Explores the interaction between Hasbro designers and Michael Bay to bring the toy line roaring to life.
Autobots Roll Out - Michael Bay discusses working with Chevy and its designers and the modifications that were made to the cars seen in the film.
Decepticons Strike - The film's military advisors discuss the “toys” they allowed the production to borrow: F-22 Raptors, Ospreys and A-10 Warthogs.
Inside the AllSpark - ILM's digital artists discuss the challenges of bringing the Transformers to life.

- More Than Meets The Eye

From Script to Sand: The Skorponok Desert Attack - An in-depth look at the making of this particularly epic and challenging scene from initial storyboarding through production and visual effects.
Concepts - Early sketch concepts of the robots.
Trailers

HD DVD

The HD DVD is presented in 1080p High Definition with English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus and English, English SDH+, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. In addition to the above features that will be presented in high definition, the Transformers HD DVD will also offer the following exclusive content:

Disc 1:

Transformers H.U.D. (Heads Up Display) - In this mode, viewers can access running text-based behind-the-scenes background information on the production during the feature. Users can also watch relevant picture-in-picture b-roll and video with Bay, Spielberg and other filmmakers during select sequences.

Transformers Intelligence Mode web-enabled features consist of:

- Transformation Mode
- Health Meter
- Weapon Mode
- Robot Bio
- In Scene Indicator
- Text Ticker
- GPS

Disc 2:

Transformers Tech Inspector - Gives viewers an unprecedented look at the Transformers robots through the exquisitely detailed models created by ILM artists. Users can zoom in on each detail for a closer examination and pause and change the rotation of the models.

[Warhorse]

So, as of now, Transformers is done in the domestic box office. For now. Until September 21st. But for now, it closed at 310 + million. Not too bad for a movie I saw many people say it would bomb.

I cant wait till the sequel. It's going to be a long wait. But of course, I still have IMAX to look forward to!

[ZariusTwo]

20 years later, we start again

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are getting closer to bringing their Transformers back to the big screen and look to be reuniting with some familiar faces to help bring the franchise back to life. Sources tell Deadline that Paramount has appointed Steven Spielberg to focus on all creative aspects of the next live-action Transformers film alongside longtime producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Michael Bay is in early talks to return as director.

Spielberg continues as executive producer and will now lead the creative direction for what will be the eighth live-action installment. He held a similar creative role for the first two Transformers films that launched the franchise, which has generated more than $5.4 billion in global box office revenue and turned Hasbro’s toy brand into a worldwide phenomenon.

https://deadline.com/2026/10/steven-spielberg-transformers-movie-michael-bay-1237125679/