New Transformers trailer! See Camaro and Optimus Prime
We auto enthusiasts have an obsession with the upcoming Michael Bay bonanza that is Transformers, the live action film. The first trailer for the movie that opens in July didn't show much, in fact all we got was the sillouhette of a Decepticon on the planet Mars about to snuff out the life of a poor Exploration Rover. The new second trailer has just arrived, however, and does a much better job of delivering on the goods. While not revealing too much from the film, Bay allows us to see what amount to more than passing glances of not only Bumblebee while he's in Saleen Camaro mode and transformed, but also the big man himself, Optimus Prime. A little bit of fair warning, if you're eager to see this movie you can kiss an afternoon of productivity goodbye. We're on replay No. 7 and counting.
[Source: Yahoo.uk via GM Inside News]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Dave T. 10:40AM (12/20/2006)
umm....this looks awesome. I didn't think it would.
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Non-Bizarro Adam 10:49AM (12/20/2006)
wow. goose-bumps.
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curtis 10:58AM (12/20/2006)
Excited doesn't say enough. I hope they make some cool toys to go along with the movie.
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Jeff 11:17AM (12/20/2006)
COME ON, NEFF! I've got an exam in 3 hours!!! What are you trying to do to me?! Warning appreciated, except that no one's gonna wait to watch the trailer till after reading your post! You guys just shouldn'ta posted this, that was downright mean.
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Jon 11:29AM (12/20/2006)
OMG, I haven't been this excited for a movie in a long time.
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bgdc 11:31AM (12/20/2006)
Looks like total ass. The robot models are utterly ridiculous looking.
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Wyce 11:39AM (12/20/2006)
Holy...
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CJ 11:41AM (12/20/2006)
Woohoo! Looks fun!
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Drew 4:19PM (12/20/2006)
bgdc - are you an expert on what giant robots should look like? Do me a favor, go piss on other people's enthusiasm...obviously we don't know if this is going to be an oscar contender just yet, but if you're a child of the 80s...man, you gotta be excited?
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ct 2:11PM (12/20/2006)
They've reduced the Transformers from big, honking machinery to famine-wasted orphans from the third world. Why do they look so gangly?! I really, really, really want to like this movie, so I hope the actual release will correct this trailer-based impressions.
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purecoda 2:26PM (12/20/2006)
ct
because chunky robots are so two decades ago. lean and mean is the future man!
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Lee Gibson 2:54PM (12/20/2006)
I really don't like those robot models. One of my favorite parts of the old-school transformers (and the best of the new-school ones) were when you could see body panels artfully integrated into the robot's look.
A car turning inside out into a generic robot is boring. A car turning into a cool car-themed robot is cool.
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AutoFan 3:10PM (12/20/2006)
Saleen Camaro? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAHAHAAAAHAAAA!
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John Crouse 3:26PM (12/20/2006)
#12 It was posted on autoblog a while back that steve saleen will in fact produce a saleen camaro.
So what is so funny?? He finally wised up to the power of the SBC.
Oh and I can't wait for the movie either, remember some of the robot models are using the "homeworld" skins and have not mapped the Earth vehicles. Case in point Megatron is the Comet coming down and crashing to Earth. At that time he is still a "Space Fighter"
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John Crouse 3:33PM (12/20/2006)
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/05/saleen-confirms-intent-to-produce-version-of-camaro/
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John 3:37PM (12/20/2006)
Here are some links to other mirrors:
http://trailer-spot.livejournal.com/122627.html
http://video.vividas.com/CDN1/5029_paramount/en/web/
In case its too slow coming over the pond. :)
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DC_1 4:25PM (12/20/2006)
I am counting down the days!!!
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Lee Gibson 4:41PM (12/20/2006)
"bgdc - are you an expert on what giant robots should look like?"
Well, I'm sure an expert on what I think Transformers should look like, and what I'm seeing ain't it.
And I'll bet you a shiny nickel that I have more Transformers than you do. I should be excited...but I'm not. The trailer left me thinking that Bay has destroyed something that could have been very, very cool.
Maybe I'm wrong. I hope so. Remind me again...what was the last good Michael Bay movie?
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tony 5:11PM (12/20/2006)
Oh Man i can't wait. I grew up watching them. The 2nd trailer is better than the 1st one.
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Kevin White 5:19PM (12/20/2006)
The "look" I can deal with, even though they do look very "Evangelionish" (skeletal, anorexic, etc.). As long as the tone reminds me of the original from my childhood (or one of the dozens of reincarnations since?) then I'll be halfway there. What will the bots' voices sound like? Will they incorporate original melodies? Etc...
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