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No Dinobots In 'Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen' -- Original Film Consultant Explains Why

Posted 1/29/09 4:01 pm EST by in News


'Dinobots'Contributed by Caleb Goellner

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Transformers fan-favorite characters the Dinobots aren't headed to the big screen in the upcoming "Transformers" sequel, but that doesn't mean they're headed for extinction.

In an interview with MTV, longtime Transformers comics scribe Simon Furman -- who also served as consultant on 2007's Michael Bay-helmed movie -- confirmed that, contrary to initial fan speculation, the upcoming "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen," will be Dinobot-free.

"I think that possibility was raised briefly and fairly comprehensively shot down," said Furman. "Much as I love the Dinobots, I'm glad." Read More...

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The Dailies: September 24, 2008

Posted 9/24/08 5:15 pm EST by in Dailies


- Michael Pena offered a role in "The Green Hornet." (IESB)

- New details on "Transformers 2" emerge from Hasbro Licensing Summit. (TFW2005)

- Sigh. First "Moby Dick" and now "Rashomon" gets the update treatment. Story will be moved to American courtroom. Producers' souls to be moved to Hell. (Variety)

- "American Psycho" now heading to Broadway. Can the long rumored "Fight Club" musical be far behind? (Variety)

- Now that the Yankees stink again (thank God), Billy Crystal decides to make another movie, will star in "Tooth Fairy" alongside MTV favorite Dwayne Johnson. (Variety)

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The Dailies: September 11, 2008

Posted 9/11/08 5:21 pm EST by in Dailies


Nicole Kidman

- Devastator confirmed for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." (TFW2005)

- Ebony and Ivory: Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx play beautiful music together in first trailer for "The Soloist." (Yahoo)

- Crying all the way to the bank…Steven Soderbergh developing a "Liberace" biopic to star Michael Douglas. Matt Damon in talks to play famous showman’s gay lover. (Variety)

- Nicole Kidman…losing money since 2006. Aussie star tops Forbes list of most overpaid celebrities. (Reuters)

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Walmart Rolls Out 'Transformers 2’ Behind-The-Scenes Videos

Posted 9/3/08 1:28 pm EST by in News, Video


Let's have it for corporate partnerships. In a promotion somewhat similar to Dominos' deal with "The Dark Knight,", Walmart customers who purchase the newly released "Transformers" DVD can gain access to a series of production diaries straight from the set of the currently-filming sequel. According to MovieChronicles.com, one video per week (for an undetermined amount of time) is set to roll out on the retailer's special "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" minisite. Check out the first offering below, which takes us inside the first day of shooting.

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The Dailies: August 25, 2008

Posted 8/25/08 4:05 pm EST by in Dailies


Vin Diesel- Screenwriter Roberto Orci logs onto “Transformers” message board, reveals details about eagerly anticipated sequel. (TFW2005)

- An image of the most famous Sleestak from Will Ferrell’s “Land of the Lost” released on the web. Producers continue to bank non-existent nostalgia for properties that were never that good to begin with. (Collider)

- Anthology film “New York, I Love You” gets trailerized. I continue to lament ever moving to Los Angeles. (ComingSoon)

- Famed composer Danny Elfman to score “The Wolfman.” (AICN)

- Kristen Bell joins cast of animated “Astro Boy” as female lead. (Splash Page)

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Megan Fox Reveals 'Transformers 2’ Script Re-Writes, Make-Out Scenes

Posted 6/19/08 10:44 am EST by in News, Uncategorized


When Michael Bay got behind the camera for his most recent film, he chronicled a lot more than just automobiles transforming into robots from outer space. Millions of fans also watched then 21-year-old Megan Fox transform from an obscure actress best remembered for a Lindsay Lohan movie into one of the most desired hotties on the planet.

Now, the "Transformers" star is back on the set with Michael Bay -- and true to the director's favorite word, she says he's making an awesome sequel.

"As big as the first movie was, this is 10 times as big, 10 times as many set pieces, explosions, and acrobatic stunts," she told us about "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. "Shia and I make out a little bit; I don't know if anyone wants to see that." Read More...

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