Movie Chronicles

Ben Kingsley in full costume

FofR — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:36:35 -0500

Defamer have revealed the first image of Ben Kingsley in full costume as Nizam!

Thanks Lucinda and hobo123!

Prince of Persia Extras in Outfits

FofR — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:27:05 -0500

The French site Cloneweb has posted shots of extras form the Prince of Persia movie adaptation in full costume, somewhere near Marrakech in Morroco.

Thanks Kyle!

Boneyard Bumblebee Video

FofR — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:03:48 -0500

YouTube user TSMD has posted a video from the Boneyard depicting the Trax, Beat and Camaro undercover before switching to some shots of Bumblebee driving around to please the fans.

Soundwave Alt Modes revealed?

FofR — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:01:06 -0500

Rumors are suggesting that Soundwave will have two alt modes, in space this will take the form of a satellite and on earth it shall be a pickup truck. These reports come via one of TFW2005’s “trusted sources”.

Boneyard Set Report

FofR — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:57:47 -0500

An Anonymous source has sent Seibertron a set report from the Boneyard along with a few images of the vehicles in storage showing the Chevy Volt and Chevy Centennial.

Dear Seibertron.com,

Me again - I have some follow-up information concerning the “Bumblebee Sighted” article that you previously posted. I visited the 309th AMARG again today for their last day of filming; and let me tell you, it was busy. Lots of new photos, including a bumper shot of ‘Sideswipe’ and a little snippet of a picture of what I believe to be the blue Chevy Volt (however, during the time I was present this vehicle was never actually taken off the trailer; neither was Sideswipe to my knowledge). No pictures of Shia or Megan; but, as I was informed by plenty of soldiers (concerning Fox, anyways); the two were definitely on set. I apologize for some of the pictures that came out somewhat small and rounded; I actually had to snap those certain shots through a pair of binoculars. Ironically enough, the pictures I took of Bumblebee (yellow 2009 concept Camaro) and the red and green Chevy Trax & Beat (the ‘Twins’, I think?) were actually on my way off the set. Lucky me!

Something else I don’t know if you would be interested in or not - but I’ll add it on here anyways, just in case. The scene that I witnessed them filming consisted of a long, large sheet of metal (maybe a cover up for something of some sort?) being stood up by the side of one of the planes in The Boneyard, and lots of loud gibberish shouting coming from what I believe to be one of the transformers. Keep in mind this scene was watched from about 200 meters away - but why I think its important is because of the loud, booming voice we heard from over 200 meters away. We couldn’t make out what he was saying; but what we could identify was that it was male, and very Decepticon sounding - meaning a very deep, baritone sort of sound to it but with a sharp, manifestly evil edge. In my own opinion (and those of all of the soldiers that accompanied me on the “tour”) this was the voice of Megatron - definitely evil, definitely loud. Then again, it could have been that ‘Jetfire’ character that I’ve heard a little bit about - the plane where the sound originated from wasn’t the exact aircraft he’s been described as, but then again I wasn’t up close and personal with it so it’s a tough one to call. Alas, I wouldn’t be surprised if this mysterious voice did belong to Megatron - had a sort of, feel to it, you know?
Something like, “Damn, that guy is pissed.”
Megatron or not, whoever’s voice that belonged to definitely wanted some sort of Revenge

Well, that’s all the news I have so far. If I hear or (hopefully) see anything else concerning Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen; I’ll be sure to update you guys!

Anonymous

Chevy Beat is named “Skids”

FofR — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:52:52 -0500

At long last the name of the Transformer with an alt mode in the shape of a Chevy Beat has been revealed, “Skids”. Te discovery was made via Jalopnik and the pictures they received showing Bumblebee the Beat and the Trax at the Boneyard, the name is on the registration plate.

Skids Details in the Transformers Wiki

TV TF2 trailer during Oscars?

FofR — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:45:23 -0500

Variety are reporting that the rules preventing movie ads from airing during the Oscars will be relaxed for the 2009 awards - with a limited number of spots opening up for movies due for release after the last week in April. This paves the way for large summer blockbusters to being their marketing campaigns - specifically Transformers 2: Revenge of The Fallen.

Bumblebee sightings

Alexis — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:28:50 -0500

Filming is currently based at the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, Tucson, Arizona. It is basically a storage facility for out of service military aircraft and is being used as the set for - the boneyard.

There are reports of the bumblebee being spotted, check out the pictures posted on Seibertron and Superherohype.

Ryan Gosling likely Green Lantern/Hal Jordan

Alexis — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:54:58 -0500

Latino review reported that according to their trusted source at WB, Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling will be wearing the ring in the movie. These are yet to be confirmed but my be on the table.

All is gearing up to start shooting in the spring so watch this space.

Iron Man Blu-Ray best selling ever in 48hrs!

Alexis — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:36:30 -0500

Iron Man Blu-Ray best selling ever in 48hrs, or so Jon Favreau announced on Thursday’s Howard Stern Show. This is yet to be confirmed by official sources, but who wouldn’t believe him. It certainly isn’t surprising.

Characters to be included….

Alexis — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:43:18 -0500

We have been told by a source who has access to the script, (but wishes to remain anonymous), that Arcee, Wheelbot, Stinger and Cyclonus, will be featured. This is is yet to be verified but exciting info all the same.

Pre-production to start in Feb 2009?

Alexis — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:43:56 -0500

News reported by Production Weekly (an industry publication), has indicated that it is expected that pre-production for batman 3 should start in Feb 09. It also lists Christopher Nolan as diretor but this is yet to be confirmed by Warner Bros. or indeed Christopher Nolan. However we would all be surprised if he isn’t gonna be involved. We sit and wait for the official announcement.

Dark Knight wallpapers

Alexis — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:34:02 -0500

Our attention has recently been drawn to some cool Dark Knight wallpapers on TVwallpapers.co.uk. Here are some examples of the best ones:

Jon Favreau chats to Los Angeles Times

Alexis — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:13:17 -0500

Well, Los Angeles Times, hosted a live chat with Jon Favreau. Click the link for the transcript.

Shia LaBoeuf straight back to work after injury

Alexis — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:44:39 -0500

Ok so it wasn’t that bad an injury, a gash just above the eye, but still, sewn back up by the medics and straight back on set.

TMZ first reported this, but further details have emergered that is was inflicted by one of the robots during filming, at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. Here’s what one guy on set had to say about it:

One troop on the set tells WENN, “He was treated at the clinic at the airforce base by Colonel Torres and then a local ophthalmologist came by to check on his eye. He was in the clinic for about four hours and then he returned to the set once the swelling had gone down.

“We were all pretty impressed. Shia’s making a lot of friends on the set of this film - he’s a real guy who smokes like a fiend. To get up from a movie explosion, which leaves you injured, and get back in there is cool.

“He’s got broken fingers from his car crash this summer (08) and now his eyelid has been slashed open. I guess he’s lucky he still has his sight.

Stuart Beattie in talks with Microsoft to get his new screenplay put into action

lsudaw — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:11:55 -0500

Hollywood screenwriter, Stuart Beattie, who was responsible for Gears of War screenplay for New Line Cinema last year, has written the new Halo script. Word says that Microsoft like it and that they are discussing possible plans for it to be made.

Bettie beleives the old style Halo movie incaration is dead and is ready to release his vision, Halo: The Fall of Reach, a prequel to the first game. John Gaudiosi finds out what this vision is, in his interview for game daily. See the full transcript below.

And thanks to Blair Allan for sending us this news.

GameDaily BIZ: One of the big riffs about Halo early on from Hollywood producers I’ve spoken with was that the movie borrowed too much from Aliens…

Stuart Beattie: So? There’s a whole school of thought that says, “Brilliant!” (Laughs)

BIZ: Why do you think Microsoft wasn’t able to get this movie off the ground with Peter Jackson attached and 20th Century Fox and Universal Pictures on board?

SB: I wasn’t involved so I don’t know specifically why it fell apart, but I do know Hollywood is a numbers game. There’s certainly going to be an interest in a huge IP like Halo, but there’s going to be a point where the numbers just don’t add up any more. From what I had read, the budget kept going higher and higher and all of the back-ends were going to everyone but the people who were putting up the money to make the movie. And it just got to the breaking point because it was no longer fiscally responsible to make. These movies are a business.

“The audience is trying to figure out everything at the same time as the characters are. What are these aliens? Why are they killing us? What did we do? And realizing it’s all about this Halo ring. And then ending the movie where the first game begins.”

BIZ: Where does your Halo movie fit in with everything?

SB: The Halo movie in its initial incarnation is dead. No one is pursuing it any more. When the writers guild strike hit last year I suddenly had three months to write a Halo script. I always had this vision of doing Halo: The Fall of Reach, which is a prequel to the first game. It sets up a world 500 years in the future and we have colonies, there’s the UNSC, there’s the secret Spartan training program. And you see this six-year-old kid kidnapped in the middle of the night.

BIZ: And where does Master Chief fit into all of this?

SB: The character doesn’t start off as Master Chief. He starts off as John, who’s the kid that’s kidnapped and told he’s going to be a soldier. Anyone can connect with a kid kidnapped from his own home. You’re along for that journey. The Covenant comes along halfway through that movie. That gives you half the movie to really get to know everyone and care about everyone. And then when the Covenant come along, it’s the first time John sees a grunt or a jackal or an elite. The audience is trying to figure out everything at the same time as the characters are. What are these aliens? Why are they killing us? What did we do? And realizing it’s all about this Halo ring. And then ending the movie where the first game begins.

BIZ: What do you think gamers, who’ve been waiting a long time for a Halo movie, will get from your adaptation?

SB: I’ve been waiting a long time, too, as a fan. For fans, it will give a whole new perspective that they’ve never had before. And for non-fans it will introduce a whole new world, a time and a place with interesting characters. They can get into that and then they can go play the games because they know the whole backstory.

BIZ: You’ve talked about John getting kidnapped as a kid and a lot of peaceful time before the attacks. How much action is in your story?

SB: As a Halo fan what I want to see in a Halo movie is Master Chief kicking alien butt and we have plenty of that. But we’ve also got this great story that goes along with it. I always thought that was the way a Halo story should be so when I got time during the strike I decided to put my money where my mouth was. I did a bunch of concept art and boards and animatics. I did a presentation package and contacted Microsoft and Bungie. Joe Statton at Bungie (director of cinematics and writer of the three games) read it and loved it. I wasn’t part of the previous incarnation so I don’t know what they did with that script. But the book they commissioned, Halo: The Fall of Reach by Eric Nyland was a fantastic book.

BIZ: What’s the next step, now that you have a completed script?

SB: We’re now in discussions with Microsoft to see if we can get this made. I’m just a fan and I desperately want to see a Halo movie out there.

BIZ: Are you a go-to guy now in Hollywood for game adaptations?

SB: I get sent a lot of games. I’ve been sent games before that I don’t like and that I’ve turned down because I’m not the right guy for that job. That’s not going to be a good adaptation. You need to love the game. If I haven’t played the game, I say, “Can you give me a year?” I can’t just adapt a game for a film unless I’ve played it and liked it.

BIZ: And you obviously have that passion for the Halo games, right?

SB: At the end of the day you have to really be inspired. It can’t just be a story from the game. Once you go and make the movie that’s two years of your life and you have to be invested in the story. You gotta know you have the right story. I suspect (with the original Halo movie) they didn’t fully have the right story. They had three or four writers on it and that’s usually a sign that they didn’t have a story and they kept going around in circles.

BIZ: Thanks for your time. We hope your film gets made.

Preloaded Iron Man on new Dell computers

Alexis — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:26:47 -0500

Dell and Paramount Pictures are trying to compete with iTunes Store when it comes to selling digital content. They are now offering Iron Man pre-loaded on new Dell computers for the price of $20. This is the first of many to be sold in this way if they can get others on board. We shall see how popular this proves to be.

See the full announcement below:

Dell announced today the next era in personalization of the PC with the launch of its inaugural pre-loaded movie service. Starting today, coinciding with the DVD release, Dell’s movie selection premieres with one of the top grossing films of 2008 – Iron Man from Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment. For the first time, consumers have the power to customize select Dell desktops and laptops with exclusive pre–installed movie bundles to enjoy personalized entertainment right out of the box.Through www.dell.com/movies for $20.00, Iron Man fans can order a special digital edition with a bonus featurette pre-loaded on select Inspiron, Dell Studio, and XPS laptops and desktops. With this feature, Dell is easing the process of acquiring digital entertainment for consumers by installing premium content factory-direct to PCs.

“Paramount Digital Entertainment is excited to be working with Dell to offer consumers great movie content like Iron Man and other movie packages through Dell’s powerful distribution and personalization platform,” said Malik Ducard, Paramount’s vice president of digital distribution for North America. “Our respective businesses answer to the consumer, and we are pleased to do just that with such an innovative and forward-thinking company.”

“Dell continues to create ways to express an individual’s personal style through the devices they choose,” said Tim Bucher, Dell’s vice president of consumer content and services. “By teaming up with entertainment industry icons like Paramount Digital Entertainment to deliver pre-loaded entertainment content like Iron Man, we continue to raise the bar in offering unmatched choice, value and design that catches the eye as well as the imagination.”

Movies like Iron Man are now immediately accessible from a Dell computer desktop or laptop — no DVDs or downloads required. Dell plans to expand future entertainment selections and will continually refresh its offerings to include the most exciting Hollywood blockbuster and perennial classic movies. More information about the Dell Movies is available at www.dell.com/movies.

Iron man ‘exclusive’ DVD packaging

Alexis — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:07:08 -0500

DVD and blu-ray has released in lots of different ‘exclusive’ packaging depending on the store you buy from.

Target - Target Deluxe Edition includes exclusive Mark III mask packaging. Available on both the Ultimate 2-Disc Edition and 2-Disc Blu-ray.

Others include:

Circuit City - Access to exclusive Marvel Digital Comics featuring the artwork of Adi Grano

Custom Lithograph created by Marvel artist Gerald Parel.

Costco - Giftset includes the Ultimate 2 Disc Edition DVD and 3 Iron Man Bobbleheads, with all 3 Iron Man suits from the film. Giftset includes the “Battle Damaged Mark II”, available exclusively in this giftset at Costco.

Walmart - Two exclusive SKUs. Ultimate 2 Disc Edition packed with an exclusive comic book chronicling the Nick Fury story. The single disc giftset is packed with the 1st episode of the new Iron Man animated series

Borders - On pack collectible book featuring original sketches by Bob Layton and the top 24 comic cover of Iron Man.

Kirsten Dunst is in….. probably

Alexis — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:07:08 -0500

During an interview with MTV Kirsten Dunst let slip that she is will be in the next Spiderman movie.

When asked if she was in or is she out? She replied:

“I’m in,” said the actress matter of factly. However, when pressed to make the announcement official, Dunst quickly changed her tone, and rather cryptically added, “I’m not saying anything, I know there’s rumors…”

Your guess is as good as mine…

Action scenes in IMAX!

Alexis — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:37:45 -0500

At least 3 scenes will be recorded in IMAX format, and thus the film will be released to IMAX cinemas at the same time as the wide release on June 26th 2009. This news has now been confirmed by the IMAX corportaion following a recent report in Variety, for the full official news release see below.

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 30, 2008 – IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures today announced that director Michael Bay will shoot key sequences of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen with IMAX® cameras. Bay will integrate the IMAX footage with state of the art CGI to create an unprecedented look and feel for the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s box office hit, Transformers. As previously announced, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be released to IMAX® theatres simultaneously with the movie’s wide release on June 26, 2009.

The movie sequences shot in traditional 35mm will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The IMAX DMR scenes will appear in the traditional “letterbox” shape, while scenes shot with IMAX’s cameras will expand vertically to fill the entire IMAX screen.

“The extraordinary level of detail and intensity captured by the IMAX camera creates many exciting possibilities for us with this film,” said Michael Bay, the film’s director. “IMAX’s all-encompassing format will take this story to a new level, and I am once again very excited to share The IMAX Experience with Transformers fans around the world.”

“The addition of another amazing title from DreamWorks and Paramount, combined with more groundbreaking use of IMAX technology by Hollywood’s top filmmakers, are examples of how far we have come as a company and a distribution platform over the past several years,” said IMAX Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. “The growth of the IMAX theatre network, fueled by the economical benefits of the new IMAX digital system, is driving interest from virtually all of the top studios, which is resulting in more IMAX movies for audiences to enjoy.”

“Michael Bay’s innovative use of IMAX cameras will create a spectacular cinematic adventure for moviegoers next summer,” added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “We’re very excited to be integrated as a core part of the Transformers production, and with the skilled marketing and distribution teams at DreamWorks and Paramount, the timing is ideal given our expanding global audience and network footprint.”