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Michael Bay Interview For ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
Jun 29th
In Michael Bay’s hugely anticipated summer blockbuster ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon,’ the Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009s ‘Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.’ In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky (Shia Labeouf) has to come to the aid of his robot friends. There’s new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth. ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ is released in cinemas June 29th in 2D, Real D 3D and IMAX 3D. Check out what director Michael Bay had to say about the film below.
How did you go about deciding to shoot in 3D? I havn’t been a big fan of 3D recently, but with this film you definitely raised the bar.
Michael Bay: I was very sceptical of 3D, I thought actually it could be a fad. James Cameron invited me onto the Avatar set several times, when I was trying to make my decision about this movie Steven Spielberg said to me, “Michael you should do this movie in 3D.” So I investigated it a bit more, just the technology, the equipment, James Cameron just finally said to me, “Michael, you’ve gotta do this movie in 3D, you’re the type of director who is going to love 3D.” When it was all said and done, before we did this, I told my crew, “this needs to be the best 3D, live-action movie made.” It’s very difficult when you take 3D cameras into the streets, strap them on to skydivers helmets, it’s a difficult format. If it works, and I believe it works so well in our movie, it is more immersive.
This really is a movie you have to see in 3D, it was made for 3D, every shot was made with that in mind. It’s a much different experience. I know audiences have been saying they’ve been let down by 3D, they truly have been let down, with these movies it’s often the afterthought instead of the forethought.
Shia LaBeouf Interview For ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
Jun 28th
When the war on Cybertron between the Autobots and Decepticons appears lost to the Autobots, their leader, Sentinel Prime, attempts to launch the Ark from their planet, containing technology that could have saved his kind. Attacked by Starscream, it crashes on Earth’s moon in 1961. President John F. Kennedy makes his famous promise to the nation to put a man on the moon. The 1969 NASA moon landing is actually an investigation of the wrecked spacecraft.
As Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) is taking his first tenuous steps into adulthood, while remaining a reluctant human ally of Optimus Prime and the Autobots, the Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft on the Moon and must race against the Decepticons to find it and learn its secrets, which could turn the tide into the apocalyptic final battle. ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ is released in cinemas June 29th in 2D, Real D 3D and IMAX 3D. Check out what Shia LaBeouf had to say about ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ below.
Where do we pick Sam up in ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon?’
Shia LaBeouf: In this third movie his maturation has continued, he’s now gone through two wars, there’s a bit of a PTSD thing going on, on top of the neurosis that was already instilled in him from his youth and from his family. He’s in the middle of a new relationship, in the middle of joining the work force. The government can’t just hire you as the guy who saved the world twice and put you in an office. With all the credentials he has, and after getting an award from the president he goes off seeking a job for his future.
Josh Duhamel Interview For ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
Jun 27th
The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky (Shia Labeouf) has to come to the aid of his robot friends. There’s new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth. Transformers: Dark of the Moon is released in cinemas June 29th in 2D, Real D 3D and IMAX 3D. Josh Duhamel returns to the film as Lt. Colonel William Lennox, check out what he had to say about the film below.
With this being the third film in such a huge franchise, that brings a lot of expectations….
Josh Duhamel: There is an expectation, I don’t think anybody wanted to come in and do the same thing. You’re always trying to find something new, elevate the material, try to make the best movie we can. I was very proud of Transformers 1, and Transformers 2. With Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Michael Bay done a really good job of making it linear, and human. Also the action stuff is really intense, REALLY intense. Michael was really focused on making a fresh version of this movie. I was really pleasantly surprised by how human it felt. I just love the darkness and the violence of it too (laughs). There’s something very scary about it.
Spanish Sentinel Prime Poster For Michael Bay’s ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
Jun 24th
With just a week away from release, Paramount Pictures have unveiled this Spanish poster for Michael Bay’s upcoming threequel ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon,’ featuring a new look at Sentinel Prime. The film comes to cinemas June 29th, 2011 and features Shia LaBeouf, explosions, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, fast cars, Julie White, Ken Jeong, loud music, Kevin Dunn, explosions, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Alan Tudyk, explosions and John Malkovich.
The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009’s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends. There’s new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.
IMAX 3D Poster For Michael Bay’s ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
Jun 15th
Paramount Pictures have liberated this new IMAX 3D poster for Michael Bay’s upcoming threequel ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon,’ featuring Optimus Prime ready to kick some Decepticon ass. The film comes to cinemas June 29th, 2011 and features Shia LaBeouf, explosions, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, fast cars, Julie White, Ken Jeong, loud music, Kevin Dunn, explosions, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Alan Tudyk, explosions and John Malkovich.
The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009’s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends. There’s new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.
New Images & TV Spot Released For Michael Bay’s ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
Jun 13th
UPDATED - New images added. Premièring last night during the NBA Finals this new TV spot has now been released online for Michael Bay’s upcoming threequel ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon.’ The film comes to cinemas June 29th, 2011 and features Shia LaBeouf, explosions, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, fast cars, Julie White, Ken Jeong, loud music, Kevin Dunn, explosions, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Alan Tudyk, explosions and John Malkovich. Check it out below.
The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009’s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends. There’s new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.