query: what 's the name of the newest transformers movie

pos: Transformers (film series) the films, the comic books and graphic novels are in the same continuity and fill in several parts of the stories from the films. Transformers (film series) Transformers is a series of American science fiction action films based on the franchise of the same name begun in the 1980s. Michael Bay has directed the first five films: "Transformers" (2007), "" (2009), "" (2011), "" (2014) and "" (2017). A spin-off entitled "Bumblebee", directed by Travis Knight and produced by Michael Bay, is scheduled for December 21, 2018. The series has been distributed by Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks. Aside from "Bumblebee"

pos: Longarm (Transformers) clearly lacks brains of any stripe. He's basically good for little more than smashing stuff. Longarm is the name of an Autobot tow-truck in the 2007 Transformers movie toy line who just wants to help out. He is proud of being an Autobot, because he just wants to help others, saving lives, and protecting the weak. He just doesn't understand the Decepticons at all. Although the first release of Longarm as a toy doesn't mention his part in the Transformers film, the second toy, which is more movie-accurate, clearly states that he is the tow truck that saved Bumblebee, brought

pos: Bumblebee (Transformers) Blackout arrive. As the Decepticons shoot Sector 7's trap to pieces, Bumblebee escapes—unaware the Decepticons had let him go so that they could follow him and see what he knew about the All Spark. He is last seen in the series heading for Tranquility, Nevada—home of Captain Witwicky's descendant Sam. In the comic adaptation of the film, Bumblebee downloads information on the internet about the Concept Camaro car and took on its form instead of driving past in a tunnel, as seen in the film. He also appears in the official movie sequel comic called "The Reign of Starscream". In

pos: Transformers: Movie Prequel Issue 3 contains a number of cameo homages to Generation 1 Transformer vehicle modes; dotted throughout the issue are vehicles which resemble the original Optimus Prime, Trailbreaker, Ironhide, Motormaster and Bumblebee, as well as Scourge from the Robots in Disguise series. Issue 3 also parodies Google with a search engine called "Shwiggle". This is apparently an in-joke name for colorist Josh Burcham. An IDW Comics webpage is also shown. Furthermore, the last few panels of issue 3 reveal the events of what we see in the announcement trailer from the perspective of those responsible; it is revealed that the Mars

pos: Transformers: Movie Prequel rover had been destroyed specifically by Starscream, however in other versions it was revealed that it was Bumblebee After the close of the prequel series, IDW Publishing also published a to tie-in with the film's release, written by Kris Oprisko and drawn by Alex Milne. It was released weekly in June 2007; on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. It also featured concept art and interviews. In July 2007, Titan Books released a UK "Transformers" magazine, featuring original material closely based on the IDW prequel comic, in addition to reprints of the prequel comic itself. For example, issue 1's strip

pos: Transformers (film series) Star Trucks would be Optimus Prime's new alternate mode for the movie. Bumblebee's new alternate mode was revealed to be a modified vintage 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, which later transforms into a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro concept. A green military vehicle (later confirmed to be Hound) and a white emergency response vehicle were also revealed. Filming began in June 2013, in Detroit, Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. In March 2015, Deadline Hollywood reported that Paramount Pictures was in talks with Akiva Goldsman to pitch new ideas for the "Transformers" franchise's future installments. The studio intends to do what James Cameron

pos: Powerglide (Transformers) Powerglide (Transformers) Powerglide is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series. He is usually depicted as a Transformer with high-fame in Cybertron who turns into a jet. He has a great friendship with Bumblebee. Powerglide (Jumbo in Italy)'s original bio characterized him as somewhat of a show-off. He is proud that he is one of the few Autobots able to turn into a plane, and takes full advantage of this, using massive bursts of acceleration to outpace his opponents. He also frequently shows off to both his friends and foes, outwitting them with his great maneuverability. He

pos: Powerglide (Transformers) it had been launched into space, Powerglide was one of the many Autobots who found their way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. Powerglide (Transformers) Powerglide is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series. He is usually depicted as a Transformer with high-fame in Cybertron who turns into a jet. He has a great friendship with Bumblebee. Powerglide (Jumbo in Italy)'s original bio characterized him as somewhat of a show-off. He is proud that he is one of the few Autobots able to turn into a plane,

pos: Jiro Wang online in Mainland China. In his statement of withdrawal, published on the casting contest's website, Wang explained: "I'm immensely grateful for all the support I've received during the "Transformers 4" casting contest and am truly fortunate to have emerged first in the "Action Guy" category. I've been a "Transformers" fan since I was little, and closely followed the first three installments of the movie. Upon learning that M1905 Movie Web was organizing a casting contest for Chinese actors, I signed up immediately, hoping to fulfill my childhood dream of going into battle alongside Bumblebee (Transformers). I was pleasantly surprised by

pos: Legends (Transformers) Now made up of new molds. Series 7: Series 8: allspark battles single pack bonecrusher-(new mold) cliffjumper-(red redeco of Movie Legends Bumblebee) autobot jazz-(re-release of Movie Legends Jazz) recon barricade-(redeco of Movie Legends Barricade) Allspark Battles 2-packs: The Legends size class continues with both repaints and new molds. Two sets of 5-pack Universe Legends figures were released exclusively at Target stores in 4th quarter 2008. All the figures in these sets were redecos of "Loc" figures. Aerial Rivals set Special Team Leaders set The Legends size class will continue with the toys based on the second Transformers movie, titled "Revenge

pos: Inferno (Transformers) concept drawings for Ratchet in the 2007 "Transformers" film. He transforms into a 2000 BMW X5 fire truck. He appears in the "Transformers: Defiance" comic series by IDW Publishing. In issue #2, Inferno helps in the recovery effort after the attack on Cybertron. He later sides with Optimus Prime against the idea of Megatron's counterattack on their invaders. He also appears in the "Transformers: Movie Prequel" comic issue #1, as a member of the squad commanded by Bumblebee at Tyger Pax when they are attacked by Megatron and several Dreadwing drones. In "Transformers Animated", Inferno is based off the "Beast

pos: Transformers: Movie Prequel Camaro. Designated N.B.E - 2, he avoids Sector 7's gaze, forcing Agent Simmons to step up an operation to capture him. Bumblebee begins finding information on Captain Witwicky, and Sector 7 attempts to spring a trap with a replica Allspark. Starscream, Blackout and Barricade follow suit, destroying the "Beagle 2" Mars rover in the process. They scan and destroy vehicles and defeat Sector 7's trap. They let Bumblebee escape as they know he can lead them to the Allspark. Elsewhere, Sam Witwicky is given his ancestor's glasses. A Target Corporation-exclusive follow-up shows Bumblebee tracking down Sam by checking outside Archibald's

neg: The Transformers: The Movie Bay's films show the action as a junkyard orgy. The '86 offering slows down to allow for actors like Leonard Nimoy and, yes, even Orson Welles to give actual performances. Fans of Michael Bay's "Transformers" movies are free to enjoy them. But they'll never top the gravity and excitement of "The Transformers: The Movie"." "[N]ostalgia is a funny thing: for many of us in the 30-and-over "Transformers" fan club, that first movie was an integral part of our childhood. To hell with what the reviews said — the O.G. "Transformers" movie rocked our collective worlds," Kashann Kilson of "Inverse" wrote

neg: Barricade (Transformers) large blade wheel. In Dark of the Moon, he wields what looks to be a 50 mm chain gun. When in vehicle mode, he can simulate the appearance of a human driver, the same holographic model (referred to as "Mustache Man" on-set and in the credits) that "pilots" Blackout and Starscream. In leaked versions of the script, this character was originally codenamed Brawl - he even appeared with his name on some of the concept art. The name was later changed to Barricade when the official list of Transformers appearing in the movie was released; the name Brawl would go

neg: The Transformers: The Movie The Transformers: The Movie The Transformers: The Movie is a 1986 animated science fiction action adventure film based on the animated television series by the same name, which in turn is based on the toyline of the same name created by Hasbro. It was released in North America on August 8, 1986, and in the United Kingdom on December 12, 1986. The film was co-produced and directed by Nelson Shin, who also produced the original "Transformers" television series, and features the voices of Eric Idle, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Casey Kasem, Robert Stack, Lionel Stander, John Moschitta, Jr., Peter Cullen

neg: Transformers: Movie Prequel on Optimus Prime would show where he was during the events of issue #1 of the prequel comic, while issue 2's strip on Megatron followed on from Megatron's departure from Cybertron . IDW has also produced a miniseries that acts as a sequel to the Movie, titled "". For the release of the "Transformers" DVD, The Wal-Mart edition of the DVD included an animated version of the prequel comic book, entitled Transformers: Beginnings. Beginnings followed the comics almost page for page, with a few exceptions of removed content—for instance it removed all non-movie Transformers such as Arcee and Swindle. Arcee

neg: Transformers: Scramble City it takes place years before the movie during the early stages of construction on Autobot City. Beginning with a recap of the coming of the Transformers to Earth and the story of Devastator, the OVA then gets its original story underway, as the Autobots are shown to be in the midst of constructing the powerful "Scramble City", overseen by their newest arrival, Ultra Magnus. When the Decepticons learn of this, their combiner robots are deployed to attack, and a battle between them and their Autobot counterparts ensues, focusing on their "Scramble Power" - the interchangeability of the individual limbs -

neg: The Transformers: The Movie in 2015: "We still love the original so much today, part of the fun of watching Bay’s explosion-fests is being able to wave our canes at the youngsters and wax poetic about how back in our day, Hollywood knew how to make a real movie about giant, alien robot warriors." The Transformers: The Movie The Transformers: The Movie is a 1986 animated science fiction action adventure film based on the animated television series by the same name, which in turn is based on the toyline of the same name created by Hasbro. It was released in North America on August

neg: Brawl (Transformers) but in the film itself, and the official movie novelization, his name is Devastator. He refers to himself as Devastator in the movie subtitles. According to Roberto Orci, one of the writers of the movie, and Hasbro's Transformers team, "Devastator" is the mistake, and that the character is supposed to be named Brawl. The official names of all the Transformers seen in the film were confirmed in August 2006, nearly a year before the film's North American release date. However, director Michael Bay was not fully aware of these names and sometimes referred to some of them by their "on-set

neg: Transformers (film) was told by soldiers the film helped their children understand what their work was like, and that many had christened their Buffalos – the vehicle used for Bonecrusher – after various Transformer characters. After the film's 2009 sequel was titled "", screenwriter Orci was asked if this film would be retitled, just as "Star Wars" was titled "" when re-released. He doubted the possibility, but said if it was retitled, he would call it "Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye". Before its release, "Transformers" was voted "Best Summer Movie You Haven't Seen Yet" at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards, and

neg: The Transformers: The Movie the art direction, insisting the Transformers themselves be given several layers of shading and shadows to give them a more dynamic, detailed appearance. "The Transformers: The Movie" was the final film to which Orson Welles contributed. Welles was in declining health during production. Shortly before he died, he told his biographer, Barbara Leaming, "You know what I did this morning? I played the voice of a toy." He elaborated, "I play a planet. I menace somebody called Something-or-other. Then I'm destroyed. My plan to destroy Whoever-it-is is thwarted and I tear myself apart on the screen." According to director Nelson

neg: Transformers (film comic series) Transformers (film comic series) Transformers is a comic book series by IDW Publishing, spun off from the 2007 "Transformers" movie and other films in the "Transformers" film series. Transformers: Movie Prequel is a 4-issue mini-series which serves as a prequel to the events of the 2007 "Transformers" movie. It is co-written by Chris Ryall and Simon Furman, with art by Don Figueroa. The first issue was delayed due to a printing error, eventually being released on March 6, 2007. Transformers: Movie Prequel Special is a reprinting of two previous movie prequel comics that had been produced in cooperation with Target

neg: Transformers: The Score Transformers: The Score Transformers: The Score is a soundtrack that features the musical score by film composer Steve Jablonsky for the 2007 live-action film "Transformers". It was released October 9, 2007, on Jablonsky's 37th birthday and exactly one week before the film's DVD release date. According to the back of the CD cover, 11 of the 20 tracks are arranged differently from what is heard in the actual film, resulting in extended but accurately complete soundtracks. "" did not contain any of the instrumental music (score) composed by Steve Jablonsky featured in the movie, instead featuring only 12 songs from

neg: Scoop (Transformers) "Do Over" by "Fun Publications". Ricochet commands Scoop and Crosshairs. Scoop is partnered with the Targetmaster Holepunch. In this story the Autobot Targetmasters capture Megatron, but as Optimus Prime arrives to finish him off personally the Micromaster Predacons and Whisper arrive and free Megatron. Although no toy for Scoop and Holepunch was ever released they appear to be identical to the toys for Transformers movie Grindcore and the X-Dimension Mini-Con Makeshift. The only visiable difference is that Scoop has a purple Autobot symbol on his chest, while the movie toy has a silver one. Scoop (Transformers) Scoop is the name

neg: Transformers (film comic series) Moon Movie Adaptation". A 6-chapter prequel for the third film, included as an extra with some Target Corporation exclusive toys for "". Transformers (film comic series) Transformers is a comic book series by IDW Publishing, spun off from the 2007 "Transformers" movie and other films in the "Transformers" film series. Transformers: Movie Prequel is a 4-issue mini-series which serves as a prequel to the events of the 2007 "Transformers" movie. It is co-written by Chris Ryall and Simon Furman, with art by Don Figueroa. The first issue was delayed due to a printing error, eventually being released on March 6,

neg: Bureau of Customs Transformers (basketball) Duremdes as their playing coach, together with former PBA players Marlou Aquino and Gherome Ejercito. On September 11, 2016, the Transformers won their first assignment against GSIS Furies, 76-74, in their encounter held at the Pasig City Sports Center. Aquino led the team's top scorers with 12 points. Aside from the basketball team, a volleyball team also called as the BOC Transformers was introduced in the 13th Shakey's V-League Reinforced Conference. Bureau of Customs Transformers (basketball) The Bureau of Customs Transformers is a basketball team currently competing in the UNTV Cup Season 5. The Transformers are the newest team to

neg: Transformers (toy line) you could order certain Transformers through the mail, such as Optimus Prime among other toys. The toys came in a standard brown mailer box, with items, booklet, and a limited Edition Movie certificate and sticker. The 1986 line featured another significant change in that many, if not the majority, of the toys were conceived as futuristic vehicles and bore little resemblance to present-day machinery. This was due to changes in the movie and television series, which leaped ahead twenty years to the year 2005. Many have speculated that this change might have been what signaled the beginning of the end

neg: Transformers: War for Cybertron character's boost, maintaining what the "Transformers" license had established with previous canon. The world of Cybertron was designed in such a way that the Transformers would have a proper scale on their homeworld. "It doesn't make sense that things would be smaller than them in their world," Tieger said, adding "the key character in scale was making their world gigantic and huge." Matt Krystek, Lead Designer at High Moon stated that since the game is not tied to a movie they were able to tell their own story. He cited the as the inspiration for the game. Jim Daly, Lead

neg: Landmine (Transformers) the name of a non-movie character from the 2007 "Transformers" movie toy line. His alternate form resembles the Sector 7 dune buggies seen in the film. According to his bio from Hasbro, Landmine was actually one of the Sector 7 vehicles present in the final battle of the film, and he was granted life by the Allspark during the final battle with Megatron (presumably off camera). After the events of the film, he continued working with Sector 7 and was trained by Ironhide in combat. Four months before the events of the film, in "Alliance" #2, Sector 7 captured the

neg: Transformers (comics) in October 2006 and the run coincided with the release of the Sony/BMG 20th Anniversary "The Transformers: The Movie" Special Edition DVD, released on November 7, 2006. The adaptation was written by former Marvel Transformers writer Bob Budiansky and illustrated by Don Figueroa. The series included scenes and characters in the comic that did not make it into the movie. Transformers is a comic book series by IDW Publishing, based upon the 2007 "Transformers" movie. "Balancing Act", released by IDW in April 2007, is a collection of stories from the "Hasbro Collector's Club Magazine" that were published from 2005 to

neg: Bureau of Customs Transformers (basketball) Bureau of Customs Transformers (basketball) The Bureau of Customs Transformers is a basketball team currently competing in the UNTV Cup Season 5. The Transformers are the newest team to be participate in the UNTV Cup, a public service-based basketball tournament in the Philippines. The team was supported by BOC Commissioners Nicanor Faeldon, that aims to beef up the bureau's campaign on the image transformation to the public from being the corrupted and controversial government agency to one of the most-efficient and transparent agencies to date. The team's roster will be reinforced by PBA legend and former Senate Defenders player Kenneth

neg: Transformers: Movie Prequel Transformers: Movie Prequel Transformers: Movie Prequel, published by IDW Publishing, is a 2007 comic book limited series that serves as a prequel to the 2007 film "Transformers". It is written by Simon Furman and IDW editor-in-chief Chris Ryall, who was allowed to read the film's script, and penciled by artist Don Figueroa. , a 4 issue adaptation of the film itself, was released weekly throughout the month of June in the run up to the film's release. Optimus Prime and Lord High Protector Megatron rule Cybertron, protecting the Allspark, an enormous cube of energy that gave life to the Transformers.

neg: The Transformers The Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack the 20th Anniversary Special Edition treatment as was the movie when it was released on DVD on November 7, 2006. This version includes all 10 tracks from the original soundtrack, plus brand-new bonus material provided by Vince DiCola, the composer and producer of the film's score. The bonus material includes three additional score cues and an alternate version of the Transformers Theme performed by Stan Bush. The Transformers The Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Transformers The Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the 1986 soundtrack from the motion picture "". It was released in the United States by Scotti

neg: Transformers (toy line) the title "Beasties". Long-time Transformers fans noticed the prominence of the words "Beast Wars" over "Transformers", the latter appearing in small type under the former. The Transformers' fan base splintered into two groups as a direct result, with the one enjoying Beast Wars for what it was and the other refusing to accept it as official canon in the Transformers mythology. The success of Beast Wars and the change in storyline resulted in its second phase: Beast Machines. Like Beast Wars, the name Transformers was used only as a secondary title. While still a success, the storyline and direction borne

neg: Brawl (Transformers) from the combining Constructicons, as is the case in previous "Transformers" continuities. The book "Transformers - Meet The Decepticons" by Jennifer Frantz had a slightly different ending than the movie. This book had all six Decepticons leaving Earth together after being defeated by the Autobots, instead of most of their numbers dying. In this book they used the name Brawl for the character. In "" the planet Cybertron is invaded by aliens from the Eshems Nebula and Brawl is among the defenders in the city of Metrotitan, near the temple at Simfur. In issue #3 Brawl was among the troops

neg: Transformers technology The Space Bridge is a technology that enables Transformers to traverse great distances-usually interstellar as indicated by the name-without the use of a spacecraft or alternate mode. The Space Bridge was introduced as a Decepticon technology, typically enabling them to move back and forth between Earth and their homeworld of Cybertron while the Autobots were typically confined to the former. However, on several occasions the Autobots commandeered the Space Bridge for their own uses, usually to reach Cybertron to stop a Decepticon plot. Its use was largely discontinued after the Decepticons fled Cybertorn during the events of "The Transformers Movie"

neg: Transformers: Movie Adaptation Transformers: Movie Adaptation Transformers: Movie Adaptation, published by IDW Publishing, is a 2007 comic book limited series that serves as an adaptation of the 2007 film "Transformers". After the close of the , IDW also published a 4-issue adaptation of the film itself to tie-in with the film's release, written by Kris Oprisko and drawn by Alex Milne. It was released weekly in June 2007; on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. It also featured concept art and interviews. Although telling the same basic story, there are some differences with the plot of the comic and film. Besides removing many

neg: Transformers: Movie Adaptation to Generation 1 Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Sideswipe, Trailbreaker, Wheeljack and Brawn, as well as Skids from the toy line. Barricade stands in front of a car whose license plate is ALXMLN, a reference to artist Alex Milne. Transformers: Movie Adaptation Transformers: Movie Adaptation, published by IDW Publishing, is a 2007 comic book limited series that serves as an adaptation of the 2007 film "Transformers". After the close of the , IDW also published a 4-issue adaptation of the film itself to tie-in with the film's release, written by Kris Oprisko and drawn by Alex Milne. It was released weekly in

neg: Transformers (film) toy line Transformers (film) toy line The Transformers movie toys were released in conjunction with the 2007 "Transformers" film, comics and video games, and expanded on the characters and story in them. They were manufactured and sold by Hasbro worldwide, except in Japan by Takara Tomy. It was expected that the release of a new movie would involve the production and release of associated toys from Hasbro and Takara Tomy. Images surfaced, online, of some toy prototypes, notably Starscream and a new Decepticon who was to be named Blackout, along with packaged samples of movie preview "Protoform" Optimus Prime and Starscream toys.

neg: The Transformers: The Movie compared with Michael Bay's (2007 "Transformers"), the original "Transformers" is the better film," wrote John Swansburg of "Slate". "[T]here's nothing even approaching the original's narrative depth. The good guys beat the bad guys, and no one we care about is harmed in the process—the movie hasn't succeeded in making us care about anyone." Gabe Toro of "CinemaBlend" wrote in 2014: "..."Transformers: The Movie" otherwise provides the sort of chase-heavy thrills that comes from robots that can become cars. Contrast that with Michael Bay's vision, where the robots basically abandon their transforming skills to have endless, violent punch-outs that annihilate cities.

neg: Transformers: Movie Prequel still appears in a non speaking role. Unknown voice actors voice Sam, Barricade and Epps Transformers: Movie Prequel Transformers: Movie Prequel, published by IDW Publishing, is a 2007 comic book limited series that serves as a prequel to the 2007 film "Transformers". It is written by Simon Furman and IDW editor-in-chief Chris Ryall, who was allowed to read the film's script, and penciled by artist Don Figueroa. , a 4 issue adaptation of the film itself, was released weekly throughout the month of June in the run up to the film's release. Optimus Prime and Lord High Protector Megatron rule

neg: Transformers: Age of Extinction China with $222.74 million, thus overtaking "Avatar"s previous record. Adding to the film's revenue and popularity were product placements of Chinese brands edited into the movie specifically for Chinese audiences. It became the highest-grossing film in China, with $301–$320 million in revenue surpassing 2009's record set by "Avatar" ($204 million), until it was surpassed by "Furious 7" in 2015 over $390 million. It is also the first movie in China to gross more than $300 million at the box office. A large part of the success in China has been attributed to the large fan base there and because of

neg: Overbite (Transformers) by the name Jawbreaker in some Marvel UK Transformers comics. Although the Seacons were released too late in the toyline to make an appearance in the U.S. "Transformers" animated series, their Japanese counterparts made it to the small screen in 1988's Japanese-exclusive series, "Transformers: Super-God Masterforce". Here, the Seacons were notably different from their American selves – rather than each one of them being unique, entire legions of drones of the five smaller team members existed, lacking the power of speech or any true intelligent thought. Never transforming into robot mode (possibly not even possessing the ability), they operated under

neg: Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots 7 out of 10, stating, "This may be the first time in video game history that a licensed DS title far exceeds the movie it's based on." IGN gave the game a score of 7 out of 10, stating that it "represents Transformers well". Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots is a video game exclusively for the Nintendo DS based on fictional alien robots, Transformers. This version follows the plot of the movie. Similar to the first game, you have a custom robot or Create-A-Bot which you can customize during the game. The difference

neg: Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: Decepticons movie it's based on." IGN gave the game a score of 7 out of 10, stating that it "represents Transformers well". Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: Decepticons Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Decepticons is a video game based on fictional alien robots, Transformers. This version follows an alternate plot of the movie. Similar to the first game, you have a custom robot or Create-A-Bot which you can customize during the game. The difference is that while in vehicle scanning, you are only limited to vehicles known as light, which is fast but weak; medium, which is fast and strong; and

neg: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Michael Bay's ideal movie shifts from action movie to teen comedy to political drama with the same well-lubricated ease that his cars become men. By the time you've finished watching, you will speak Michael Bay's cinematic language." The fourth film in the "Transformers" film series, "Age of Extinction", was released June 27, 2014. A fifth film, "The Last Knight", was released on June 21, 2017. Transformers: Dark of the Moon Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a 2011 American science fiction action film directed by Michael Bay and based on the Transformers toy line. It is the third installment in

neg: Vortex (Transformers) Vortex (Transformers) Vortex is a fictional character in the various Transformers continuities in the Transformers franchise. Vortex is the most out-and-out sadistic of the Combaticons, and functions as the Decepticons’ interrogator. A favorite tactic of his is to trap Autobots in the huge wind funnels he creates in helicopter mode until they tell him what he wants to know. He combines with fellow Combaticons to form Bruticus and forms left arm of this giant super-robot. He uses a semi-automatic glue gun. Vortex is the only G1 Transformer whose motto includes his own name. Vortex debuted in issue #24, "Afterdeath". In

neg: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen of a bunch of lizards. Movie-wise, I mean. Once the general audience is fully on board with the whole thing, maybe Dinobots in the future." When asked on the subject, Michael Bay said he hated the Dinobots and they had never been in consideration for being featured in the movies. During production, Bay attempted to create a misinformation campaign to increase debate over what Transformers would be appearing in the film, as well as to try to throw fans off from the story of the film; however, Orci confessed it was generally unsuccessful. The studio went as far as to

neg: Legends (Transformers) Transformers. These figures were first announced by the toy seller www.bbts.com in February 2005. The first prototypes of these figures appeared online in March 2005. Although referred to as "Legends of Cybertron" by Hasbro, the packaging itself simply says Transformers: Cybertron on it and the toys are described as "Micro" class. Series 1: Series 2: Series 3: Series 4: The Legends line continued as "Classic Legends" for the line. This line was made up entirely up of redecoed Legends of Cybertron toys. Series 5: Series 6: The Legends line went on as "Movie Legends" for the Transformers movie toys line.

neg: The Transformers: The Movie Rhino Entertainment and distributed exclusively in Canada by Seville Pictures. This version restored Spike's "Ah, shit!" line. Also, viewers of Rhino's DVD could instantly access the line in the movie as one of the chapters on the DVD was titled "Swear Word". Metrodome Distribution released an Ultimate Edition of "The Transformers: The Movie" DVD in June 2007 (a month prior to the release of the live-action "Transformers" film) in the UK (Region 2). The extras include many of the extras that were contained on the "Remastered" edition of the film on the first disc, with fan commentary serving as the

neg: Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel is not the only Transformers book to occur during the 1969 moon landing. "" takes place during the launch of the Apollo 11 launch as well. To be done. Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel is an adaptation of the 2011 film "" written by Michael Kelly. For younger readers the violence featured in the movie is scaled down considerably and the book features a different ending than the one seen in the film to avoid spoilers as the novel was released before the movie was, although this could be

neg: Transformers (film comic series) the 2007 "Transformers" movie, with the exception of the fourth issue which is set just after the movie. Destiny is a series that serves as both a sequel to "" and as a lead in to "Revenge of the Fallen", and as such is in direct continuity with the films. "Destiny" consists of two 4-issue story arcs: the first arc, "Transformers: Alliance", began in December 2008, while the concurrent arc, "Transformers: Defiance", debuted the following month. Alliance is a 4-part comic series that ran from December 2008 to March 2009. It serves as both a sequel to "The Reign Of

neg: Transformers (film) toy line are received for them. Ultimately, retailers simply did not order enough from Hasbro. Transformers (film) toy line The Transformers movie toys were released in conjunction with the 2007 "Transformers" film, comics and video games, and expanded on the characters and story in them. They were manufactured and sold by Hasbro worldwide, except in Japan by Takara Tomy. It was expected that the release of a new movie would involve the production and release of associated toys from Hasbro and Takara Tomy. Images surfaced, online, of some toy prototypes, notably Starscream and a new Decepticon who was to be named Blackout,

neg: Rigoletto (film) to Ribaldi: an abandoned mansion, and the home of Mrs. Nelson. He also attempted to disqualify Bonnie. Parts of the film were shot in Helper, Utah. The movie was written, directed and cast by Leo D. Paur (brother of Ribaldi actor Joseph Paur), who formerly worked as a writer on animated series such as "The Transformers". There are several points analogous in the movie and the Verdi opera of the same name: there is a beautiful daughter, there is fighting with worlds, and there is a "curse", but the movie is otherwise unrelated. Songs from the movie include: "Let Me

neg: The Transformers: The Movie only addition besides a fan-made "Transformers" trailer. The second disc contains interviews with Peter Cullen and Flint Dille. "Scramble City" is also included as an extra. Shout! Factory released a 30th anniversary edition of the film on Blu-ray and DVD on September 13, 2016. The release contains separate discs for widescreen and full-screen formats. "The Transformers: The Movie" received mixed reviews and currently has 57% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes with 23 counted reviews (13 "fresh", 10 "rotten") giving it a "Rotten" rating, with the Critics Consensus calling it "A surprisingly dark, emotional, and almost excessively cynical experience for "Transformers"

neg: Wheeljack before Dreamwave folded, albeit in flashback, in Transformers: Energon #30. In this flashback we would see Scorponok leading Wheeljack, Thundercracker, Predacon, Terrorsaur and Skywarp against the Autobots in an unspecified battle on Cybertron. In Megatron’s battle barge, Starscream warned Megatron to watch out for Scorponok as Thrust, Cyclonus and Demolishor piloted the barge. Armada Wheeljack also was set to appear in the unreleased issue 31 of the "Transformers: Energon" comic series. Wheeljack is the Japanese name of the Autobot Downshift, who greatly resembles the Generation One Wheeljack. It is generally assumed that Energon ("Transformers: Superlink" in Japan)'s Wheeljack/Downshift is neither

neg: The Transformers The Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Transformers The Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Transformers The Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the 1986 soundtrack from the motion picture "". It was released in the United States by Scotti Bros. Records on Gramophone record and Compact Cassette. It was released in Japan by Pony Canyon on Audio CD in 1989. In 1992, Scotti Bros. released the album on CD in the US. By 1999, it was subsequently re-issued by eventual successor company Volcano Entertainment, and was re-released in 2007 with updated cover art and 4 bonus tracks. On May 29, 2007, the soundtrack was given

neg: Wreckage (Transformers) of the Decepticons, Megatron sends Snowcat, Slugslinger and Sharkticon each on missions to steal copies of the plans for Omega Supreme from the Autobot's Ocean City. Sharkticon was overpowered by underwater defenses and then tossed out by Kicker and the Mini-Cons Scattor, Skyboom and Wreckage. Each of the three made up stories to Megatron as to why they failed. Wreckage is the name of a Decepticon who appears in the toy line and supporting fiction for the 2007 live action film ""Transformers"". He doesn't appear in the movie itself, but he's based on a design that didn't make the cut.

neg: Frenzy (Transformers) point, he is without his head and survives as just his head, scanning and taking the form of a mobile phone belonging to Mikaela to continue his task. Frenzy is armed with automatic weapons and disc blades that fire out of his chest. His character is manic (living up to his name), sometimes comedic, and he and Alice in the next film are the only Decepticons with blue colored optics, rather than the usual red. IGN described Frenzy's sneaking on Airforce-1 as one of the worst moments of the Transformers movie. Frenzy first appeared in the prequel novel "". Here,

neg: Payload (Transformers) design. Payload is described as large and strong, but his rival Ascentor is the larger tank mold. Additionally, the colors and design of Ascentor make a perfect addition to "Cybertron" Buzzsaw, who is a Decepticon. Payload is the name of a Decepticon who appeared in the toy line and video game tie-ins for the 2007 live action "Transformers" movie. He turns into a dark blue Bulldog II armored truck. Transforming into an armored truck, Payload is the one the Decepticons who they rely on to procure the money they need to best function on Earth and can plow through or

neg: Frenzy (Transformers) in wiping out the entire ground force by himself. Frenzy appears in the "Generations 2011" issue #2 "The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos" where he is among the Decepticon forces who ambush the Autobots on Nebulos. The Terrorcons called Scrapmetal by Hasbro were called Ramble by Takara, the Japanese name for Frenzy's brother Rumble. This had led to some fans calling the red Scrapmetal Rumble and the blue one Frenzy. The blue redeco of Scrapmetal was never released by Hasbro, only the red and yellow variants. Frenzy appears as the quinary antagonist in the 2007 live-action "Transformers" movie. He takes

neg: Aaron Archer statement that they wanted to treat all fansites fairly. Prior to working for Hasbro, Archer self-published a comic book, "Gumbo", with Jeff McCormack. Both attended the University of Akron, in Akron, Ohio. Some homages to Aaron include the Transformers movie toy Longarm having "Orson's Towing" on the door, the early name for Universe Skalor being listed as "Archerbot", and the "" character "Angry Archer". Aaron Archer Aaron C. Archer (born 1972 in Canton, Ohio) is an American illustrator and creative professional who spent over 18 years at Hasbro, designing for toy brands like "Transformers", "G.I. Joe", and others. Aaron worked

neg: Per Kure (company) and the following year, production of transformers at Hasle ceased. Per Kure (company) A/S Per Kure, variously also known as A/S Per Kure Norsk Motor- og Dynamofabrikk and ASEA–Per Kure, was a manufacturer first of electric heaters and later of transformers. Founded by Per Kure in 1897, it was for most of its history based at Hasle in Oslo, Norway. The company was dissolved during the creation of Asea Brown Boveri in 1988. Per Kure, born in 1872, returned to Norway in 1897 after receiving an education in electronics in Mittweida, Germany. He established the company that bore his name

neg: Transformers: Victory the dub were unchanged, as most of these characters are unique to Japan, with a few exceptions like the Micromasters had their American names, though Stake Out (Holi)'s name was accidentally changed to Fix It, who was another member of the same patrol. The Dinoforce had the names of the Monster Pretenders, as they were the same robot molds, just in different shells and Dezaras' name was pronounced in the dub as "Deathzanrus". Additionally, 26 out of the 38 episodes of the show were dubbed into English by Transformers fans at TFCog. A manga of the series was also produced,

neg: Transformers Classics Transformers Classics Transformers Classics is a line of Transformers toys based on and resembling the characters introduced in the 1980s. The toy line was created to fill the gap in Transformers product releases between the end of the "" series and the start of 2007 live-action movie; as well as tie-in to the release of the "" edition, and later "Transformers Animated", then in Transformers Universe Classics / Henkei. The character designs were updated to appeal to a modern audience as well as fans of the original 1984 toyline. The face and body have more detail than the 1984 toys

neg: Transformers and "The Movie" provided much new material. Writer Simon Furman proceeded to expand the continuity with movie spin-offs involving the time travelling Galvatron. The Movie also featured guest voices from Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron, Scatman Crothers as Jazz, Casey Kasem as Cliffjumper, Orson Welles as Unicron and Eric Idle as the leader of the Junkions (Wreck-Gar, though unnamed in the movie). The Transformers theme tune for the film was performed by Lion with "Weird Al" Yankovic adding a song to the soundtrack. The third season followed up "The Movie", with the revelation of the Quintessons having used Cybertron as a

neg: Transformers (comics) story being conceived to change the character into his "Goldbug" persona. Marvel UK also featured a crossover between these two properties. 'Ancient Relics' began in Issue 125 of the UK comic and continued within issues #24-#27 of Action Force, (the name given to the G.I. Joe comic series in the UK). A four-issue mini-series introducing new characters that were incorporated into the ongoing series (issue #38) at the conclusion of the mini-series. The series introduces the Headmasters, Targetmasters, some of the movie Transformers, Monsterbots, Horrorcons, Technobots and Terrorcons. The plot of this series focuses on Cybertronian Autobot Fortress Maximus, who

neg: The Transformers: Mystery of Convoy DVD Special episode of the hit Japanese television show "GameCenter CX" (known outside Japan as "Retro Game Master"), which was seriously accepted by the show's staff. "Tele Tele TV Magazine" ran a contest in their December 1986 issue to win an exclusive limited edition silver-plated cart of the game. Only 50 were made and given to the first of those 50 who sent in a postcard with their name, address and favorite Transformer. The only change to the game itself was an extra ® Registration to Takara 1987 over of the 1986 one. Ironically, "The Transformers: The Movie" was initially

neg: Blackout (Transformers) character had the name "Incinerator" on it. Blackout transforms into an Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter. According to screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, Blackout is the largest Decepticon. Blackout is armed with rotary machine guns and energon wave cannons. He is also able to detach and wield his tail rotor blades as a close-combat weapon. According to the book "Transformers: The Movie Universe", Blackout's rotor weapon can spin at 6,000 rpm and is reinforced with toughened cobalt. When out of vehicle mode his main rotors fold into two sets of three onto his back, giving him the appearance of

neg: The Transformers: Spotlight by Megatron. Ramjet was introduced in the New Avengers/Transformers crossover <ref name="new avenger/transformers 2"></ref> with his Spotlight taking place concurrently with "Escalation". "Arcee" takes place concurrently with issue 5 of "", with Prime pulling the Autobots from Earth as a direct result of what happened in that issue. "Arcee" also acts as a sequel to "Optimus Prime", picking up on many themes introduced in that story, such as the fate of the Monster Pretenders and the introduction of Jhiaxus. "Grimlock" follows up on both Grimlock being recovered by Skywatch and the Machination plotline in "Devastation", as well as acting as

neg: Transformer (spirit-being) Transformer (spirit-being) The Transformer was a pre-eminent spirit-being in many traditions of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America and among some Interior peoples in the same part of the continent. Often appearing as more than one being, and seen in the plural as Transformers, the name of this/these being(s) varies from people to people, though all Coast Salish names are similar: The name of one of the Transformers in Kwak'wala is Q!a'neqe lak, who married the daughter of a chief of the 'Namgis at the village of Whulk at the mouth of the Nimpkish River;

neg: Transformer (spirit-being) the chief, "Gwa' nalalis", was later transformed by "Q!a'neqe lak" into the Nimpkish River. Transformer (spirit-being) The Transformer was a pre-eminent spirit-being in many traditions of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America and among some Interior peoples in the same part of the continent. Often appearing as more than one being, and seen in the plural as Transformers, the name of this/these being(s) varies from people to people, though all Coast Salish names are similar: The name of one of the Transformers in Kwak'wala is Q!a'neqe lak, who married the daughter of a chief of

neg: Hound (Transformers) in various parts of Megatron's reconstruction of New York. Hound made a brief cameo appearance in "" where he, along with Sunstreaker, stood next to Optimus Prime as reinforcements before Prime confronted Megatron. Hound was last seen in Takara's Japanese-only "" series, that included archive footage of the aforementioned movie. The Autobot also has some lines in the first episodes. Japanese Transformers guides thus report that Hound has in some way survived the movie, however, because it also features Transformers that were pronounced deceased, that is considered speculation. Hound appeared in the 1984 sticker and story book "The Revenge of

neg: Vince DiCola movie. BotCon 2001 saw the releases of "The Protoform Sessions" (featuring demos and rarities and including extended commentary from DiCola) and "", containing solo piano renditions of songs from the soundtrack, as well as another complete score on a single disc named "Lighting Their Darkest Hour". He has been a guest at multiple Transformers conventions, including appearances at "BotCon'97", "BotCon'98", "BotCon 2000" and "The Official Transformers Collectors' Convention 2004" in Rosemont, Illinois. An interview with DiCola was included on the Region 1 DVD release of "The Transformers: The Movie" released by Rhino Entertainment in the year 2000. However, this interview

neg: Transformers: Movie Adaptation minor scenes, some complete changes were made. The movie adaptation featured several intentional Easter eggs. These include the posters on Sam's bedroom wall - one of which reads TFW2005 (a reference to the Transformers collectors web page ) and another for G.I. Joe (another 1980s Hasbro line which has crossed over with Transformers on numerous occasions.) A box decorated with a G.I. Joe logo is seen in a pawn shop. A small Kremzeek model appears in Sam's bedroom. Sam bikes past an "IDW Comics" shop. Among the cars who appeared in the background were ones identical in make and color

neg: John Paul Vaathil Thurakkunnu John Paul Vaathil Thurakkunnu John Paul Vaathil Thurakkunnu is also known as JPVT, is a Malayalam emotional-thriller directed by Chandrahasan.The movie is based on Punathil Kunjabdulla's short story of the same name, will star Deepak Parambol in the title role opposite Shruthi Menon. The film also has Darshana Rajendran, P.Balachandran, Madhu and Sudhip Joshi in pivotal roles.The visual effects of the film is done by Lumicel Animation Studios; the special VFX team which worked for the Hollywood movie Transformers. Effects Mania, a Kochi-based company, will also join Lumicel for the special effects. The movie plot revolves around a village lad

neg: Grimlock transferred his super-intelligence into Computron, reverting to his old self and allowing the Autobots to claim victory. Grimlock's greatest victory came when he and a large number of other Transformers with primitive animal-themed transformations were summoned to a world at the centre of the galaxy by the ex-assistant of the ancient genius, Primacron, creator of Unicron. The assistant had assembled these "Primitive" Transformers in the hope that their simple instincts could defeat Primacron's newest creation, Tornedron, but one by one they fell to him, with Grimlock apparently crushed under Trypticon. Grimlock survived, however, and followed Tornedron back to Primacron's lab.

neg: Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel is an adaptation of the 2011 film "" written by Michael Kelly. For younger readers the violence featured in the movie is scaled down considerably and the book features a different ending than the one seen in the film to avoid spoilers as the novel was released before the movie was, although this could be contributed to the fact that the novel may have been based on an earlier version of the script than the one seen in the final film. Robert Epps This

neg: Naughty Boy (film) forget. Watch what happens when the lesson commences and what impact this has on our care-free friend - who is currently wooing a dancer by the name of Edna Wong. For the first time, in this movie, <nowiki>"Manna Dey"</nowiki> sang for Kishore Kumar. Kishore Kumar, being extremely busy with acting at this point in his career, did not have time to record all his songs, hence other legendary Bollywood playback singers like Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey and Mahendra Kapoor sang some songs filmed on him during this period. Lyrics: Shailendra Singer(s): Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar Singer(s): Kishore Kumar Singer(s):

neg: Transformers (toy line) with stock and barrel extensions and scope. The Megatron toy was delayed till 1985 for release in the UK. The Constructicons were the first "gestalt" team in the Transformers line, but were different from most subsequent gestalt teams in that they consisted of six members instead of five. The Autobot Jetfire was repainted from a Macross toy, specifically the VF-1 Valkyrie, and the character was renamed Skyfire in the animated television series program for copyright reasons. In 1986 the Transformers animated movie had been released, and during the run of the movie, through a pamphlet that came with certain figures,

neg: Transformers (comics) "Tales of the Mini-Cons" which spotlighted those particular characters. To coincide with the release of the 2007 movie, Titan Magazines produced a new UK monthly title called "Transformers". The first issue went on sale on July 27, 2007. The book contains a ten-page original lead strip, and reprints six or seven pages per issue of IDW's movie prequels and "Beast Wars: The Gathering". It is edited by Steve White, who also worked for Marvel UK's Transformers title; the UK strips are written by Simon Furman. Artists have included Geoff Senior and Nick Roche, and are to include Andrew Wildman, Don

neg: Jazz (Transformers) pink color. They were then attacked by Shockwave, Fangry, Horri-Bull and Squeezeplay, who thought the Autobots would be unveiling a new weapon. The Autobots fought off the Decepticons, who escaped, but nothing seemed to please the human feminists. Jazz appears in the 2007 "Transformers" live-action film directed by Michael Bay. When the movie producers unveiled the final list of Transformers characters appearing in the movie, Jazz was described as having a love of style, with a hip-hop personality. Jazz is a trickster who manipulates everyone including the Decepticon leader. Jazz first appears in the film arriving to Earth in his

neg: Transformers (film) toy line from the movie and "Cybertron" lines. Japan Exclusives Released as "Allspark Battle" two-packs, these were released in 2008. A line of 4", non-transforming, poseable figures were released recently and included the following figures: Wal-Mart Exclusive Megatron vs. Optimus Prime battle damage 2 pack A wave of Movie Transformers keychains release as smaller version of the Robot Replicas: A line of movie toys made up entirely of original characters who transform from Scout Class robots into non-functional, actual-size (or near actual size in a few cases), gadgets, possibly inspired by the ability of the Allspark in the movie to bring electronic

neg: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen based on 32 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". In CinemaScore polls, however, users gave the film a "B+", compared to the "A" that the original film had scored. Actor Shia LaBeouf was unimpressed with the film, stating "We got lost. We tried to get bigger. It's what happens to sequels. It's like, how do you top the first one? You've got to go bigger. Michael Bay went so big that it became too big, and I think you lost the anchor of the movie...You lost a bit of the relationship. Unless you have those relationships, then the movie doesn't matter.

neg: Transformers Classics line. While they were not designed as Generation One updates like the main line, their names and color schemes are homages to original characters. Exclusive toys at BotCon 2007, although sold under the label, have been made as an extension to the "Classics" line. Games of Deception convention boxed set: Other toys: Transformers Classics Transformers Classics is a line of Transformers toys based on and resembling the characters introduced in the 1980s. The toy line was created to fill the gap in Transformers product releases between the end of the "" series and the start of 2007 live-action movie; as

neg: Pacific Rim (film) the Jaegers or Kaiju "can take down any of the Transformers." Leonard Maltin gave the film two-and-a-half out of four stars, calling it "three-quarters of a really good movie that doesn't know when to quit." "The Guardian"s Andrew Pulver was less enthusiastic, calling the film a mix of "wafer-thin psychodrama" and "plot-generator dialogue". "Time"s Richard Corliss said the action was let down by "inert" drama, describing the film as "45 minutes of awesome encased in 90 minutes of yawnsome." Justin Chang of "Variety" criticized it as loud and lacking the nuance and subtlety of del Toro's previous films. "The New

neg: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen book entitled "Transformers: The Movie Universe", which intended to provide factual data on the characters of the film. On June 10, 2009, the comic book adaptation of the film, written by Simon Furman was released. Additionally, Alan Dean Foster also wrote the novelization for the film. Meanwhile, Dan Jolley wrote "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel", a 144-page book oriented at a younger audience than the one by Foster. Lastly, a book titled "Transformers: The Art of the Movies" was released, documenting behind-the scenes aspects of the making of the film. Other minor tie-in publications include "Transformers: Revenge

neg: Slipstream (Transformers) Slipstream (Transformers) Slipstream is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers franchise. Throughout the history of the "Transformers" franchise, Slipstream has been randomly applied to different characters. However, since "Transformers Animated" introduced a character with the name who was a female clone of Starscream, later versions of the character with this name have been related to Starscream one way or another. Sometimes, he is a male character. Slipstream was the name of an Autobot who appeared in the Official "" Annual. Not much is known about this version of the character. It is unlikely that a fiction-only character

neg: Slipstream (Transformers) a lot from Drift a little more than Jetstorm does. Slipstream (Transformers) Slipstream is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers franchise. Throughout the history of the "Transformers" franchise, Slipstream has been randomly applied to different characters. However, since "Transformers Animated" introduced a character with the name who was a female clone of Starscream, later versions of the character with this name have been related to Starscream one way or another. Sometimes, he is a male character. Slipstream was the name of an Autobot who appeared in the Official "" Annual. Not much is known about this version

neg: Alex Milne (artist) worked on the "", "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel: Alliance", covers for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance", and the third issue of the comic adaptation for the "Revenge of the Fallen" movie adaptation. Milne served as the primary artist alongside writer James Roberts for IDW Publishing's "" comic, which ran for 57 issues from January 2012 to September 2016. Comic Book Resources disclosed that much of the work credited to Dreamwave founder Pat Lee was in fact drawn by Milne, who received only a fragment of Lee's payment for work on "Cyber Force". When Top

neg: Soundwave (Transformers) moment the live action "Transformers" movie was announced in 2007, producer Don Murphy and the production team made it clear they did not want to feature mass/size shifting in transformation (excluding the Allspark), due to concerns over realism. With this process an inherent part of Soundwave's tape deck alternate mode, there was some discussion over whether or not to change it due to its obsolescence, or to include the character in the film at all. It was announced by Hasbro at SDCC 2004 that movie Soundwave would be a helicopter. Early leaked movie scripts proposed that his alternate mode would

neg: Sludge (Transformers) They took a ship to the planet of Junk and were with the Autobots when they attacked Unicron. They helped with the attack on Unicron but were not very effective. Sludge's speaking role in the movie was very limited. He only said "QUIET!" but with Grimlock's voice. Only Grimlock played a large role in the episodes following the movie, although Sludge and the other Dinobots could be seen from time to time. In the episode "Call of the Primitives" Primacron's assistant mistakenly called Sludge by the name "Sweep". Sludge was featured in the 1985 Find Your Fate Junior book called

neg: Scourge (Transformers) Scourge (Transformers) Scourge is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series. He first appeared as one of the central villains in the 1986 voiced by Stan Jones. He also regularly appeared in the animated Transformers series and Transformers comic books; since then other Transformers characters have used the name "Scourge". In 2009 a Scourge action figure was one of the exclusive available at Botcon, the annual Transformers convention. Scourge is characterized as a fearless and merciless hunter who was created from the wreckage of Decepticons. He is Galvatron's implacable tracker and leader of his huntsmen, the deadly

neg: Dirge (Transformers) game "". Dirge (Transformers) Dirge is the name of several different fictional characters from the Transformers series. He was first introduced in 1985 as a villain in the Transformers series, appearing in the comic book by Marvel Comics and voiced by Bud Davis in the animated television series. Since then the name Dirge was also used by several other Transformers characters. In 2007 a limited edition Dirge toy was sold at the Transformers convention Botcon. Dirge was first introduced in 1985. He, Ramjet, and Thrust are part of a team dubbed by Transformers fans as the "Coneheads" for the way

neg: Dirge (Transformers) Dirge (Transformers) Dirge is the name of several different fictional characters from the Transformers series. He was first introduced in 1985 as a villain in the Transformers series, appearing in the comic book by Marvel Comics and voiced by Bud Davis in the animated television series. Since then the name Dirge was also used by several other Transformers characters. In 2007 a limited edition Dirge toy was sold at the Transformers convention Botcon. Dirge was first introduced in 1985. He, Ramjet, and Thrust are part of a team dubbed by Transformers fans as the "Coneheads" for the way their character

neg: Transformers: Age of Extinction film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale. Richard Roeper gave the film a "D", saying that "the longer the movie goes on, the less interesting it becomes; it just wears you down. As we were finally reaching the 165-minute mark, all that noise and fury was about as exciting as the special effects in an Ed Wood movie." Peter Travers of "Rolling Stone" gave the film zero out of four stars, calling it "the worst and most worthless "Transformers" movie yet." Kyle Smith of the "New York Post" gave the film one-and-a-half out of four

neg: The Transformers: Mystery of Convoy released only in the Western market. The movie details the final epic battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron, during which Optimus sustained fatal injuries. As a result, he passes the Autobot Matrix of Leadership on to Ultra Magnus before passing away. The third season of the animated series picked up where the movie left off, and was aired in both the United States and Japan (where it was retitled "Transformers 2010"). However, since the movie was not yet released in Japan, the Japanese audience was left to wonder about the fate of Optimus Prime. This is the premise of the

neg: National Treasure: Book of Secrets film earned two Razzie Award nominations including Worst Actor for Nicolas Cage (also for "Ghost Rider" and "Next") and Worst Supporting Actor for Jon Voight (also for "Bratz: The Movie", "September Dawn" and "Transformers"), but lost both categories to Eddie Murphy for "Norbit". The film was nominated for Best Movie at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards, but lost to "Transformers". "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" was released on DVD, UMD, and Blu-ray Disc on May 20, 2008 (June 2, 2008 in the UK). In the opening weekend, 3,178,631 DVD units were sold, bringing in $50,826,310 in revenue. As of August

neg: Transformers (comics) in the 19th Century, with art by former Dreamwave artist Guido Guidi. It premiered in July 2006. At its conclusion, the publishers warned that they needed to be conservative with alternate-reality stories, because both they and Hasbro did not want to make things too confusing before the 2007 movie was released. For this reason, the series is on hold until after the movie premieres, but a trade paperback has been released. "Transformers: The Animated Movie" is a four-issue comic book adaptation of the classic 1986 in correspondence with the 20th anniversary of the film's release. The first issue was released

neg: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra out, he considered the subject matter inappropriate, and chose to develop "Transformers" (another Hasbro toy line) instead. Di Bonaventura related, "What [the Joes] stand for, and what Duke stands for specifically in the movie, is something that I'd like to think a worldwide audience might connect with." By February 2005, Paul Lovett and David Elliot, who wrote di Bonaventura's "Four Brothers", were rewriting Gordon's draft. In their script, the Rex character is corrupted and mutated into the Cobra Commander, whom Destro needs to lead an army of supersoldiers. Skip Woods was rewriting the script by March 2007, and he added

neg: G.I. Joe (film series) was interested in filming the property, but when the Iraq War broke out, he considered the subject matter inappropriate, and chose to develop "Transformers" (another Hasbro toy line) instead. Bonaventura felt, "What [the Joes] stand for, and what Duke stands for specifically in the movie, is something that I'd like to think a worldwide audience might connect with." By February 2005, Paul Lovett and David Elliot, who wrote Bonaventura's "Four Brothers", were rewriting Gordon's draft. In their script, the Rex character is corrupted and mutated into the Cobra Commander, whom Destro needs to lead an army of supersoldiers. Skip Woods