Re: Transformers 3 Announced For 2011
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Kabukiman
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Re: Transformers 3 Announced For 2011
They know about it now thanks to the movies. And they're buying toys, wearing licensed clothing, and having Transformers birthday parties.
It doesn't take a genius to understand that a franchise owned by a toy company exists to sell toys.
They know about it now thanks to the movies. And they're buying toys, wearing licensed clothing, and having Transformers birthday parties.
It doesn't take a genius to understand that a franchise owned by a toy company exists to sell toys.
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Both the cartoon and the comics in the 80's of course were Hasbro toy commercials-- The key difference is while the cartoon remains (for the most part) dated (especially the horrible stuff that came out post-cartoon Unicron movie) the comic had some wonderfully written storylines and some moving characters that G1 enthusiasts (of which I'm one) will never see on the big screen-- much in a similar fashion to the gritty realism of the G.I. Joe comics (when they weren't introducing a new amazing character every issue to sell action figures) which we'll also never see.
It would be great if a true filmmaker, who grew up in the 80's as a fan of both, would take charge of these properties and a studio (which will never happen) gave the funds without interference for a final product. That'll never happen and so we're left with Bay's trilogy and a G.I. Joe fanchise that's now going to be guided by Bieber's director.
Despite all of Nash's bluntness, I agree with him pretty much 99.99999%... I went to see T3 DOTM expecting something and settling for what was given, which is a shame. My wife loves the films (one of the reasons it was a great date opportunity, besides her beloved Mr. Potter there are few movies that I want to see that fully interest her as well and vice versa-- for example she's going with friends to see The Help later this month, if you don't know what I'm talking about you didn't read the book either and you're probably a dude) so we went and enjoyed an adult day away from our kids-- but I wish it would have been a movie experience that made this late 30's guy who has every issue of Transformers from #1 through to the late #50's feel like a kid.
All of us, that are a certain age, know what could have been on the screen and that's probably why the final result is so disappointing. Did I like the action scenes? Sure. Did I enjoy the film experience? To a degree-- but no where near what I had hoped. One hour into the film and you've seen Shockwave for the briefest of moments (with a giant snake appendage that really makes no sense), Megatron as a hobo in the desert with Starscream as his usual lackey (damn it, not seeing those two interact more on screen is painful for a G1 fan), and Sam's comedic attempt to become a man. That's a full hour into this mess. Ironhide dies shortly after that first abyssmal hour (with no nod by anyone about his death-- at least Jazz in the first movie died dramatically and was mourned for at the end by Prime) and then you've got the action--- too many puny humans (to quote a certain green guy) and not enough Autobot versus Decepticon fighting-- but maybe that's because there were too many cables hanging around.
"OPTIMUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS"
"Sorry Sam, stuck in these cables. Give me a sec."
Both the cartoon and the comics in the 80's of course were Hasbro toy commercials-- The key difference is while the cartoon remains (for the most part) dated (especially the horrible stuff that came out post-cartoon Unicron movie) the comic had some wonderfully written storylines and some moving characters that G1 enthusiasts (of which I'm one) will never see on the big screen-- much in a similar fashion to the gritty realism of the G.I. Joe comics (when they weren't introducing a new amazing character every issue to sell action figures) which we'll also never see.
It would be great if a true filmmaker, who grew up in the 80's as a fan of both, would take charge of these properties and a studio (which will never happen) gave the funds without interference for a final product. That'll never happen and so we're left with Bay's trilogy and a G.I. Joe fanchise that's now going to be guided by Bieber's director.
Despite all of Nash's bluntness, I agree with him pretty much 99.99999%... I went to see T3 DOTM expecting something and settling for what was given, which is a shame. My wife loves the films (one of the reasons it was a great date opportunity, besides her beloved Mr. Potter there are few movies that I want to see that fully interest her as well and vice versa-- for example she's going with friends to see The Help later this month, if you don't know what I'm talking about you didn't read the book either and you're probably a dude) so we went and enjoyed an adult day away from our kids-- but I wish it would have been a movie experience that made this late 30's guy who has every issue of Transformers from #1 through to the late #50's feel like a kid.
All of us, that are a certain age, know what could have been on the screen and that's probably why the final result is so disappointing. Did I like the action scenes? Sure. Did I enjoy the film experience? To a degree-- but no where near what I had hoped. One hour into the film and you've seen Shockwave for the briefest of moments (with a giant snake appendage that really makes no sense), Megatron as a hobo in the desert with Starscream as his usual lackey (damn it, not seeing those two interact more on screen is painful for a G1 fan), and Sam's comedic attempt to become a man. That's a full hour into this mess. Ironhide dies shortly after that first abyssmal hour (with no nod by anyone about his death-- at least Jazz in the first movie died dramatically and was mourned for at the end by Prime) and then you've got the action--- too many puny humans (to quote a certain green guy) and not enough Autobot versus Decepticon fighting-- but maybe that's because there were too many cables hanging around.
"OPTIMUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS" "Sorry Sam, stuck in these cables. Give me a sec."
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Kabukiman
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Transformers 3 uses film from "The Island"?
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7kcqB3thJM"]YouTube - Transformers 3 scene from The Island[/ame]
Transformers 3 uses film from "The Island"?
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7kcqB3thJM"]YouTube - Transformers 3 scene from The Island[/ame]
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They used to do that a lot in the 50's and 60's, particularly footage in war movies. Very, very rare these days, though.
They used to do that a lot in the 50's and 60's, particularly footage in war movies. Very, very rare these days, though.
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The same cars used to go off cliffs and explode all the time.
The same cars used to go off cliffs and explode all the time.
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As much as I did enjoy these movies I'd also be wide open Rica reboot that could be a little closer to G1. I'd love to see Prowl, Bluestreak, and the real Ironhide, Jazz and the rest on the big screen in something very close to the G1 universe.
As much as I did enjoy these movies I'd also be wide open Rica reboot that could be a little closer to G1. I'd love to see Prowl, Bluestreak, and the real Ironhide, Jazz and the rest on the big screen in something very close to the G1 universe.
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My favorite is Troma's from Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD. They put it into every movie now. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Kabukiman_N.Y.P.D.#The_Car_Flip
The same cars used to go off cliffs and explode all the time.
My favorite is Troma's from Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD. They put it into every movie now. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Kabukiman_N.Y.P.D.#The_Car_Flip
kanine
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Most people probably never even saw The Island, so Bay was prolly hoping he would get away with one.
Most people probably never even saw The Island, so Bay was prolly hoping he would get away with one.
Kabukiman
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If it was, it's been deleted.
edit: No it wasn't: https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3575916#post3575916
Hey, you can't blame me for falling behind after the cesspool this thread turned into for the past few days.
That clip was posted in this thread already.
If it was, it's been deleted.
edit: No it wasn't: https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3575916#post3575916
Hey, you can't blame me for falling behind after the cesspool this thread turned into for the past few days.
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shiveringmelody
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Transformers 4 Greenlighted; Jason Statham Set To Take Over From Shia LaBeouf?
According to Showbiz Spy, Jason Statham is being lined up to take over as lead character in the next Transformers movie. Apparently, the fantastic box office takings since the movie opened last Wednesday have convinced Paramount to move ahead with a fourth instalment, and the British star is their top pick! As usual, take the following (along with the apparent plans for a fourth movie) with a pinch of salt...
"One of the stars being mentioned is Rosie’s boyfriend Jason Statham," says a Hollywood insider.
"It’s clear the franchise still has huge potential but with a new leading man capable of taking Transformers in a new, darker direction. Jason could be just the man to do that and his relationship with Rosie would be an added bonus in marketing the movie."
Transformers 4 Greenlighted; Jason Statham Set To Take Over From Shia LaBeouf?
According to Showbiz Spy, Jason Statham is being lined up to take over as lead character in the next Transformers movie. Apparently, the fantastic box office takings since the movie opened last Wednesday have convinced Paramount to move ahead with a fourth instalment, and the British star is their top pick! As usual, take the following (along with the apparent plans for a fourth movie) with a pinch of salt...
"One of the stars being mentioned is Rosie’s boyfriend Jason Statham," says a Hollywood insider.
"It’s clear the franchise still has huge potential but with a new leading man capable of taking Transformers in a new, darker direction. Jason could be just the man to do that and his relationship with Rosie would be an added bonus in marketing the movie."
Re: Transformers 3 Announced For 2011
Obviously fake...
Obviously fake...
shiveringmelody
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Yeah I doubt it as well, but it's just a matter of time until Transformers 4 or a reboot is announced. It's too hot a series for Paramount.
Yeah I doubt it as well, but it's just a matter of time until Transformers 4 or a reboot is announced. It's too hot a series for Paramount.
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That is true.
Although I find it funny that they are starting to appear up all of a sudden. This one was new to me.
That is true.
Although I find it funny that they are starting to appear up all of a sudden. This one was new to me.
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So does that mean you're done in this thread?
I would rather pay to see that, than DOTM...
So does that mean you're done in this thread?
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