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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)

2008-06-05T19:51:17Z

91.110.237.120: /* Confirmed news */

On May 30, 2007, [[DreamWorks]] greenlit two sequels to ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]].'' The first of the two is currently scheduled to be released June 26, 2009.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/news/transformers-2-june-26-2009-20070925.html The Allspark: Transformers 2: June 26, 2009?]</ref>; its title was revealed on June 5, 2008 to be ''Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen'', and Hasbro confirmed a certain [[Megatron (Movie)|somebody]] may well return...<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=59522272-D56F-E112-4C783175A8BBBAD6 Confirmation by Hasbro.]</ref>

==Synopsis==

As starscream returns to earth with a armada of robots behind him optimus prime has reinforcements of his own with a traitor among them and a intergalactic war about to begin, And as a old enemy is resurrected Can optimus prime stop not only starscream but a planet killing monster?

==Confirmed news==


Current information includes:
* [[Megan Fox]] and [[Peter Cullen]] are signed on to return.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1055369/faq ''Transformers 2'' FAQ at the IMDb]</ref>
* Producer [[Tom DeSanto]] has envisioned a storyline introducing the [[Constructicons]].<ref>[http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4663&Itemid=99 IESB Exclusive: Transformers 2 Character Breakdowns Plus New Decepticons!]</ref>
* Writers Roberto Orci and [[Alex Kurtzman]] are recruiting [[Ehren Kruger]] to help them write the screenplay. [[Michael Bay]] and producers [[Don Murphy]], [[Tom DeSanto]], and [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] are also returning, as well as actor [[Shia LaBeouf]]. <ref>[http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6372 Transformers 2 Writers Confirmed]</ref>
* The producers expect that with a bigger budget and the special effects worked out, the Transformers will have a larger role and more screen time.{{fact}}
* According to the 2008 ShoWest edition of Dolby News, the film will be in 3-D.<ref>[http://www.comics2film.com/index.php?a=story&b=33214 'Tintin', 'Transformers 2' getting 3D release]</ref>
*Soundwave is confirmed.<ref> [http://movies.ign.com/articles/874/874632p1.html Robert Orci Q&A from IGN.com]</ref>
* Michael Bay has claimed that the studio is putting out deliberate misinformation, to obscure real leaks.<ref>[http://io9.com/382919/michael-bay-plays-internet-punkd Michael Bay Plays Internet Punk'd]</ref> (Like our jobs weren't hard enough.)
* Bay confirmed that he has cast Australian actress [[Isabel Lucas]] in the sequel.<ref>[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showpost.php?s=22c455b2e9b6c4047cf14f100807a2cb&p=30564&postcount=21 A post from Bay on his official forum]</ref>
*Rainn Wilson, star of the American version of The Office, confirmed he will be joining the cast as a professor.<ref>[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/05/28/exclusive-rainn-wilson-joins-transformers-2-cast-as-university-professor/ Rainn Wilson confirms his participation]</ref>
* [[Josh Duhamel]] is confirmed to be returning, joined by new cast member [[Matthew Marsden]], who plays a British Special Forces soldier named [[Graham]].<ref>[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/06/02/exclusive-matthew-marsden-joins-transformers-2-cast/ MTV Movies Blog exclusive June 2, 2008 news]</ref>

==''Transformers 2'' and the 2007-2008 Writers Strike==
In late 2007, during preproduction for ''Transformers 2,'' the [[Wikipedia:2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike|Writers Guild of America went on strike]]. At the time, [[Roberto Orci]] stated that the strike could likely delay ''Transformers 2's'' release. However, Michael Bay refuted this, claiming the movie was still on schedule.<ref>[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6200#post6200 Robert Orci discusses the strike & TF2]</ref> The reason behind Bay's confidence was discovered by Orci shortly after the strike ended. The director had apparently taken the outline the writers had handed in the night before the strike, and begun movie prep based on it.<ref>[http://www.donmurphy.net/board/showthread.php?t=24357&page=4 Don Murphy message board - Orci on the aftermath of the strike]</ref>

==References==
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)

2008-06-05T19:46:16Z

91.110.237.120: /* Transformers 2 and the 2007-2008 Writers Strike */

On May 30, 2007, [[DreamWorks]] greenlit two sequels to ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]].'' The first of the two is currently scheduled to be released June 26, 2009.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/news/transformers-2-june-26-2009-20070925.html The Allspark: Transformers 2: June 26, 2009?]</ref>; its title was revealed on June 5, 2008 to be ''Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen'', and Hasbro confirmed a certain [[Megatron (Movie)|somebody]] may well return...<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=59522272-D56F-E112-4C783175A8BBBAD6 Confirmation by Hasbro.]</ref>

==Confirmed news==


Current information includes:
* [[Megan Fox]] and [[Peter Cullen]] are signed on to return.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1055369/faq ''Transformers 2'' FAQ at the IMDb]</ref>
* Producer [[Tom DeSanto]] has envisioned a storyline introducing the [[Constructicons]].<ref>[http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4663&Itemid=99 IESB Exclusive: Transformers 2 Character Breakdowns Plus New Decepticons!]</ref>
* Writers Roberto Orci and [[Alex Kurtzman]] are recruiting [[Ehren Kruger]] to help them write the screenplay. [[Michael Bay]] and producers [[Don Murphy]], [[Tom DeSanto]], and [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] are also returning, as well as actor [[Shia LaBeouf]]. <ref>[http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6372 Transformers 2 Writers Confirmed]</ref>
* The producers expect that with a bigger budget and the special effects worked out, the Transformers will have a larger role and more screen time.{{fact}}
* According to the 2008 ShoWest edition of Dolby News, the film will be in 3-D.<ref>[http://www.comics2film.com/index.php?a=story&b=33214 'Tintin', 'Transformers 2' getting 3D release]</ref>
*Soundwave is confirmed.<ref> [http://movies.ign.com/articles/874/874632p1.html Robert Orci Q&A from IGN.com]</ref>
* Michael Bay has claimed that the studio is putting out deliberate misinformation, to obscure real leaks.<ref>[http://io9.com/382919/michael-bay-plays-internet-punkd Michael Bay Plays Internet Punk'd]</ref> (Like our jobs weren't hard enough.)
* Bay confirmed that he has cast Australian actress [[Isabel Lucas]] in the sequel.<ref>[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showpost.php?s=22c455b2e9b6c4047cf14f100807a2cb&p=30564&postcount=21 A post from Bay on his official forum]</ref>
*Rainn Wilson, star of the American version of The Office, confirmed he will be joining the cast as a professor.<ref>[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/05/28/exclusive-rainn-wilson-joins-transformers-2-cast-as-university-professor/ Rainn Wilson confirms his participation]</ref>
* [[Josh Duhamel]] is confirmed to be returning, joined by new cast member [[Matthew Marsden]], who plays a British Special Forces soldier named [[Graham]].<ref>[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/06/02/exclusive-matthew-marsden-joins-transformers-2-cast/ MTV Movies Blog exclusive June 2, 2008 news]</ref>

==Rumoured robots==

Autobots:

* Arcee (originaly was planed for transformers 1 but was canceled due to price)
* Ultra magnus (rumoured to be the geriatric robot bay was talking about!)

Decepticons:

* Shockwave (bay said various cybertronian species would be introduced this is one of them he will be a triple changer!)
* Laserbeak (Soundwave`s loyal bird)
* Ravage (Soundwave`s hunting wolf/dog)
* Devastator (not the lame tank the giant Robot!!!)

==''Transformers 2'' and the 2007-2008 Writers Strike==
In late 2007, during preproduction for ''Transformers 2,'' the [[Wikipedia:2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike|Writers Guild of America went on strike]]. At the time, [[Roberto Orci]] stated that the strike could likely delay ''Transformers 2's'' release. However, Michael Bay refuted this, claiming the movie was still on schedule.<ref>[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6200#post6200 Robert Orci discusses the strike & TF2]</ref> The reason behind Bay's confidence was discovered by Orci shortly after the strike ended. The director had apparently taken the outline the writers had handed in the night before the strike, and begun movie prep based on it.<ref>[http://www.donmurphy.net/board/showthread.php?t=24357&page=4 Don Murphy message board - Orci on the aftermath of the strike]</ref>

==References==
<references/>

{{Nav-movie}}
[[Category: Films]]
[[Category: Movie]]
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/seibertroncom-exclusive-tf2-filming-info/13243/<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>