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{{bigquote|Guys, in this next draft really take your time describing the transformation. Savor it; spend a paragraph on like the different things you might be able to see. I want when [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] gets it for them not to be able to think the head can just pop out of its ass.|Spielberg dishes out advice for the ''Transformers'' script<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/07/02/exclusive-interview-robert-orci Roberto Orci talks about writing transformations].</ref>}} | {{bigquote|Guys, in this next draft really take your time describing the transformation. Savor it; spend a paragraph on like the different things you might be able to see. I want when [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] gets it for them not to be able to think the head can just pop out of its ass.|Spielberg dishes out advice for the ''Transformers'' script<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/07/02/exclusive-interview-robert-orci Roberto Orci talks about writing transformations].</ref>}} | ||
'''Steven Spielberg''' (born [[December 18]], [[1946]]) is an acclaimed American director and producer. He is the executive producer of [[DreamWorks]]' [[ | '''Steven Spielberg''' (born [[December 18]], [[1946]]) is an acclaimed American director and producer. He is the executive producer of [[DreamWorks]]' [[live-action film series]]. | ||
He and his children are fans of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' cartoon and [[The Transformers (toyline)|toys]]. It was his idea to have the [[Transformers (film)|first film]] focus on [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s friendship, whom Spielberg described as his favorite Transformer on the film's DVD: this "boy and his car" approach was what attracted [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] to write the films. Spielberg gave feedback on each draft of the script. He has also been responsible for | He and his children are fans of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' cartoon and [[The Transformers (toyline)|toys]]. It was his idea to have the [[Transformers (film)|first film]] focus on [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s friendship, whom Spielberg described as his favorite Transformer on the film's DVD: this "boy and his car" approach was what attracted [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] to write the films. Spielberg gave feedback on each draft of the script. He has also been responsible for shepherding [[Shia LaBeouf]] to stardom, and firing [[Megan Fox]].<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/8585545/Steven-Spielberg-demanded-Megan-Fox-be-fired-from-Transformers-film.html Steven Spielberg 'demanded Megan Fox be fired from Transformers film' ''Daily Telegraph'' 19 June, 2011.]</ref> | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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While watching news footage of a battle between the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Charlie (bartender)|Charlie]] the bartender expressed concern at the apparent robot invasion. One of his customers was more skeptical and thought the footage might be from the set of the next Spielberg movie. {{storylink|Decepticon Dam-Busters!}} | While watching news footage of a battle between the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Charlie (bartender)|Charlie]] the bartender expressed concern at the apparent robot invasion. One of his customers was more skeptical and thought the footage might be from the set of the next Spielberg movie. {{storylink|Decepticon Dam-Busters!}} | ||
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Revision as of 05:18, 27 March 2015
| “ | Guys, in this next draft really take your time describing the transformation. Savor it; spend a paragraph on like the different things you might be able to see. I want when ILM gets it for them not to be able to think the head can just pop out of its ass. | ” |
—Spielberg dishes out advice for the Transformers script[1] | ||
Steven Spielberg (born December 18, 1946) is an acclaimed American director and producer. He is the executive producer of DreamWorks' live-action film series.
He and his children are fans of The Transformers cartoon and toys. It was his idea to have the first film focus on Sam Witwicky and Bumblebee's friendship, whom Spielberg described as his favorite Transformer on the film's DVD: this "boy and his car" approach was what attracted Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman to write the films. Spielberg gave feedback on each draft of the script. He has also been responsible for shepherding Shia LaBeouf to stardom, and firing Megan Fox.[2]
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Marvel The Transformers comics
Steven Spielberg appeared exclusively in the UK portion of the Marvel Comics continuity.
While watching news footage of a battle between the Dinobots and Megatron, Charlie the bartender expressed concern at the apparent robot invasion. One of his customers was more skeptical and thought the footage might be from the set of the next Spielberg movie. Decepticon Dam-Busters!
Notes
- Spielberg previously partnered with Kenner on the Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park toylines.
- He seems to like Devastator.
- Throughout the '90s, Frank Welker was the official voice of Steven Spielberg in all his animated appearances in shows like Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs and Freakazoid!.
