'Transformers' Line Fodder for Film

[corfy]

'Transformers' Line Fodder for Film

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Toymaker Hasbro's popular Transformers — which include characters Optimus Prime and Megatron — will soon be seen on the silver screen.

DreamWorks, co-founded by Steven Spielberg, will oversee the live-action movie, scheduled for release in summer 2006, it was announced Friday.

"Steven and everyone at DreamWorks are very excited about the prospect of expanding the world of Transformers into the live-action feature film arena. The possibilities for a thrilling action adventure are virtually endless, and a film holds the definite promise of expanding an already worldwide fan base to new audiences," Adam Goodman, DreamWorks head of production, said in a statement.

Pawtucket-based Hasbro created Transformers in 1984.

Hasbro will act as consultants to the film. DreamWorks will distribute the movie domestically, while Paramount Pictures will market it overseas.

This could prove interesting.

[mist1024]

...live action? So...I assume this will mean lots of CGI?

Could be promising. Loved Transformers as a kid so it is something for me to keep an eye on.

[enkydu]

There was this fan-made clip that's been on the internet for years.
http://home.comcast.net/~themichaelsmith/VWHiRes.mpg

It offers lots of hope...if there is any hope at all.

[Kn'thrak]

here is more very good info from the studio's side

http://www.transformerland.com/trans...the-movie.html