Transformers

Steve Tom & Katie Lowes cast in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Big Bot — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:31:51 +0000

Actor Steve Tom has been cast in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen according to his official website. There isn’t any details on the character he will be playing, just that he is a principal cast member. Rumours around the web seem to indicate that he is a CEO of a company.

Also cast is Katie Lowes as Shia LaBeouf’s college resident assistant.

Hasbro Display At Auto Assembly 2008!

Big Bot — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:19:06 +0000

It may have taken 7 years, but Hasbro UK will finally be attending an Auto Assembly convention in some form. In the following announcement, Hasbro will have a special display, but you’ll have to attend to find out.

Also attending the convention is the 11th guest, Martin Griffiths, who worked for Marvel on a couple of the G1 and G2 comics.

Get your tickets booked by clicking the banner in the top right corner.

Back again for another Auto Assembly update but this one is a biggie! With only 10 days to go until what is shaping up to be the biggest ever Transformers convention in Europe, you’d think we’d finished with the major announcements but oh no! Read on and find out more…

Hasbro Makes Their Auto Assembly Debut!

Well, it’s been seven years in the making but we are pleased to announce that - for the first time ever - there will be a rather special display from Hasbro at Auto Assembly 2008… We’re not saying what it is yet, you’ll just have to come along for yourself and find out but we think you’ll be pretty impressed!

Auto Assembly Guest Number 11!

Yes, you read it right, we have just confirmed our ELEVENTH guest!! We are now going to be joined by artist Martin Griffiths. Martin worked in a limited capacity on the original Marvel G1 comic, illustrating one of the Christmas stories and providing cover art for some of the comics, before moving on to illustrate the UK G2 comic. This will be Martin’s first appearance at Auto Assembly so we hope you’ll make him feel welcome.

Do we have any more surprises up our sleeves…? Only time will tell!! See you all on 2nd August!

For all the latest information on Auto Assembly 2008, to book online or to download booking forms or for more information on anything in this update, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk
Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly 2008

email: enquiries@autoassembly.org.uk
web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
forum: http://autoassembly.proboards7.com

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Transformers Masterpiece 02 Ultra Magnus Getting Second Production Run

Big Bot — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:13:54 +0000

Various retailers have received word from TakaraTomy that they plan on a 2nd production run for Transformers Masterpiece 02 Ultra Magnus, the repaint of MP-01 Optimus Prime. It will be out by Christmas, in November sometime. It will cost about $110 or £55 from retailers like Play-asia.com.

The figure was originally released in April 2006, and became very rare, very quickly, due to the limited production run.

First Encore #11 Skywarp & Thundercracker In-Package Images

Big Bot — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:07:27 +0000

comus of Actoys.net has posted the first images of Transformers Encore #11 Skywarp & Thundercracker in-package. The pictures feature the front and back of the packaging, which continues the Generation One style packaging, and a look at the contents inside the box, which will require some assemble upon arrival.

Encore #11 is due out at the end of August in Japan from TakaraTomy.

Keeping Simon All For Ourselves

Big Bot — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:08:41 +0000

With the San Deigo Comic-Con starting today, many fans will be disappointed that Simon Furman will not be at the convention to represent IDW Publishing. He will though be at Auto Assembly 2008, the UK’s only dedicated Transformers convention for 2008!

At the convention, he will be bringing his usual swag; trade paperbacks, books, scripts and script/comic packs to sell and sign for all keen fans. He’ll also be taking part in the comic Q & A panel, where he will hopefully divulge some juicy information on IDW’s and Titan’s future Transformers comic plans.

AA 2008 is on Saturday 2nd August, but you only have until the end of this weekend to pre-register.

Transformers Cybertron: The Ultimate Collection out now on DVD

Big Bot — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:46:42 +0000

Released yesterday in North America is Transformers Cybertron: The Ultimate Collection on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment. The 7 disc set contains all 52 episodes of the series in full frame (4:3) with English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo audio and no extra features of any kind. The discs are Region 1 NTSC formatted.

Hopefully, if sales are encouraging, Paramount will hopefully release this in the rest of the world.

Reign of Starscream #5: Printing Now

Big Bot — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:21:09 +0000

Chris Mowry has updated his blog with the news that the 5th and final issue of Transformers: The Reign of Starscream has been approved for print. Hopefully the issue can make it’s August release date, or at least early September.

Issues #1-3 have already been released, with issue #4 coming on 13th August.

If you plan on attending the San Deigo Comic-Con this week, Chris will be at the IDW booth from Wednesday night to Friday, and will be giving out new bits of information.

Official Transformers Movie Website Updated for Transformers 2

Big Bot — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:30 +0000

Seems the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen hype machine is about to start slowly building up. Paramount have updated their official website to now show the new logo for the sequel. It’s basically the same as the first film, but with the Revenge of the Fallen subtitle underneath.

The only worrying thing is that the previously announced date of 26th June 2009 has been replaced by Summer 2009.

Auto Assembly 2008 Update - 21st July 2008

Big Bot — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:35:09 +0000

Not long before Auto Assembly 2008, so get booking, especially since pre-registrants get fast track entry into the convention and entered into a prize draw!

Hi everyone,

We’re just TWELVE DAYS away from Auto Assembly 2008, and we’ve got some great news for all of you planning on coming along to join us Birmingham and for those of you who have already booked up…

* Fast-Track Entry Confirmed! *

We’ve mentioned this once or twice, but we’ve now been able to confirm that we will be running a fast track admission system for pre-registrants who have arrived in Birmingham on Friday. If you are able to come along to the Clarendon Suites on FRIDAY evening between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm and bring your confirmation slips with you, you will be able to collection your passes and registration packs instead of having to queue on Saturday!

What this means is that once the doors open to pre-registrants on Saturday morning is that instead of having to queue and check in, simply show your pass on the door and you can walk straight in at 10:30 am! Please note that when you collect your pass on Friday, you will not be able to spend time in the hall other than to get your passes unless you are a registered dealer, staff member or volunteer.

Naturally, this is for PRE-REGISTRANTS ONLY so if you haven’t booked up yet and want to avoid the queues on the day, here’s your chance!!

* Pre-Registration Prize Draw *

As you may be aware, we are running no less that FOUR prize draws for pre-registrants this year. There is our main prize draw with a selection of prizes for a winner and runner up (including tickets to Auto Assembly 2009!), and our latest draws to win Hulk DVDs, Transformers games and goodies from Activision and Transformers comics from Titan. All of these will be awarded randomly to winning attendees through vouchers that you’ll find in your packs on the day BUT they are limited to PRE-REGISTRANTS only!

With 200 DVDs up for grabs, and 50 comics, over 30 games donated from Activison (with some appearing in our Charity Raffle) and lots more besides, there are an astonishing 276 chances to win!! Please note that ALL prizes MUST be claimed by the end of the day!

* On-The-Door Places Available *

With less than two weeks remaining to the convention, we are now in a position to confirm that there WILL be on-the-door places available for those of you who haven’t booked and are still undecided. However, don’t forget that pre-registrants DO get into the convention earlier and on-the-door attendees don’t get entered into the prize draws so there’s still time to pre-register this week!!

Well, we haven’t finished there! We’re still working on a few more surprises and announcements over the next few days so keep your eyes peeled! See you all on 2nd August!

As always, for all the latest information on Auto Assembly 2008, to book online or to download booking forms or for more information on anything in this weekly update, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk

Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly 2008

email: enquiries@autoassembly.org.uk
web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
forum: http://autoassembly.proboards7.com

tel. +44 (0)7860 948296 / +44 (0)7804 951406

Mark Ryan Back for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Big Bot — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:25:10 +0000

In a message sent to Seibertron.com, Mark Ryan has confirmed that he is again on set working with the actors for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. He also mentions that he has also done some work in the studio, probably for his returning character Bumblebee.

”I can confirm that I am working on Transformers 2 - Revenge Of The Fallen and have been given the same job on set, voicing the Autobots for the actors, and have already done some voiceover work in the studio as well. It’s a privilege to work with the cast and crew again, it’s very exciting and we are having a great time. I cannot comment on details about the film or the script, but there are some new characters that fans will love.”

Be on the look out for Mark at the San Diego Comic-Con this week.