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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>
'''''Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen''''' is the first of two planned sequels to ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]].''  It is 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>


==Confirmed news==
==Confirmed news==
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Current information includes:
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>
* 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>
* 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.<ref name="shhwritersconfirmed">[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}}
* 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>
* 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.)
* 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>
*A key character will return and "attempt to settle a score".<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=59522272-D56F-E112-4C783175A8BBBAD6 Confirmation by Hasbro.]</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>
===Cast===
 
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticon]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])<ref name="imdbfaq">[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1055369/faq ''Transformers 2'' FAQ at the IMDb]</ref>
 
| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*Soundwave<ref> [http://movies.ign.com/articles/874/874632p1.html Robert Orci Q&A from IGN.com]</ref>
 
| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
*[[Mikaela Banes]] ([[Megan Fox]])<ref name="imdbfaq"/>
*Graham, British Special Forces soldier ([[Matthew Marsden]])<ref name="MTVblog"/>
*[[William Lennox]] ([[Josh Duhamel]])<ref name="MTVblog">[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/06/02/exclusive-matthew-marsden-joins-transformers-2-cast/ MTV Movies Blog exclusive June 2, 2008 news]</ref>
*Professor ([[Rainn Wilson]])<ref>[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/05/28/exclusive-rainn-wilson-joins-transformers-2-cast-as-university-professor/ Rainn Wilson confirms his participation]</ref>
*[[Samuel James Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]] ([[Shia LaBeouf]])<ref name="shhwritersconfirmed"/>
*([[Isabel Lucas]])<ref>[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showpost.php?s=22c455b2e9b6c4047cf14f100807a2cb&p=30564&postcount=21 A post from Bay on his official forum]</ref>
|}


==''Transformers 2'' and the 2007-2008 Writers Strike==
==''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>
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==
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Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen is the first of two planned sequels to Transformers. It is scheduled to be released June 26, 2009.[1]

Confirmed news

Current information includes:

  • Producer Tom DeSanto has envisioned a storyline introducing the Constructicons.[2]
  • 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.[3]
  • 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.[citation needed]
  • According to the 2008 ShoWest edition of Dolby News, the film will be in 3-D.[4]
  • Michael Bay has claimed that the studio is putting out deliberate misinformation, to obscure real leaks.[5] (Like our jobs weren't hard enough.)
  • A key character will return and "attempt to settle a score".[6]

Cast

Autobots Decepticons Humans

Transformers 2 and the 2007-2008 Writers Strike

In late 2007, during preproduction for Transformers 2, the 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.[12] 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.[13]

References

  1. ↑ The Allspark: Transformers 2: June 26, 2009?
  2. ↑ IESB Exclusive: Transformers 2 Character Breakdowns Plus New Decepticons!
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Transformers 2 Writers Confirmed
  4. ↑ 'Tintin', 'Transformers 2' getting 3D release
  5. ↑ Michael Bay Plays Internet Punk'd
  6. ↑ Confirmation by Hasbro.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Transformers 2 FAQ at the IMDb
  8. ↑ Robert Orci Q&A from IGN.com
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 MTV Movies Blog exclusive June 2, 2008 news
  10. ↑ Rainn Wilson confirms his participation
  11. ↑ A post from Bay on his official forum
  12. ↑ Robert Orci discusses the strike & TF2
  13. ↑ Don Murphy message board - Orci on the aftermath of the strike


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