Transformers

  • Theatrical - Wide 2007-07-03
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Whereas the Earth is the home of a variety of organic-based lifeforms, the planet of Cybertron is the homeworld of a race of robots which have the ability to transform into other mechanisms, with each Transformer having its own unique disguise.... See more The Transformers are divided into two separate camps: the good and just Autobots, who are led by Optimus Prime (whose disguise is a red 18-wheel semi truck); and the evil Decepticons, who are led by Megatron (who transforms into a gun; there’s a good deal of size-shifting involved with Megatron as well). With fuel supplies (called Energon Cubes) on Cybertron running low, both forces travel through space looking for a new source, which leads them to Earth, which from their perspective in rich in the minerals and chemicals they need. Disguising themselves as cars, airplanes, boats, etc. easily recognizable to humans, the Transformers engage in a secret war for control of Earth’s bountiful natural resources…

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Review Date: Director: Micheal Bay Writer: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman Producers: Ian Bryce, Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Don Murphy Actors: Shia LaBeouf as Sam, Megan Fox as Mikaela, Josh Duhamel as Lennox Plot: The kid from DISTURBIA, once again,...
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PLOT: After centuries at war, the Autobots and the Decepticons, two forms of a robotic alien race find themselves on earth in search of an ultimate power source. The key to this power is a young teenager who holds the...
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Cool Videos: Transformers: The Ride 3D

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Terry Gilliam was not impressed by Transformers

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Michael Bay wants Transformers 3 less robot heavy

Michael Bay is an interesting guy. The first two TRANSFORMERS movies were full of action and tons of robots. Well, what if they had less robots? That’s right. Mr. Bay has some fun plans in-store for the third installment. Hero...
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Megan will live on

Megan Fox said some shit about Michael Bay, but who cares? He sure as hell doesn’t. Back in September, Megan Fox said a curious thing about her TRANSFORMERS director, “[Michael] wants to create this insane, infamous mad-man reputation. He wants...
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T’formers prequel

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T’formers concept art

Graphic designer Tim Flattery was cool enough to drop some concept art he did for TRANSFORMERS over on his official site. As you can see below, one of them is a bad ass looking aircraft carrier or submarine or a...
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Transsiberian poster

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1 more joins TF2

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Meagan is Unborn

Divine chocolate hottie Meagan Good along with Carla Gugino, Jane Alexander and Idris Elba have joined Gary Oldman and Odette Yustman in David Goyer’s upcoming supernatural thriller UNBORN. In it, Yustman stars as a girl tormented by the soul of...
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