Universal Studios Hollywood and Singapore will be launching a theme park attraction based on Michael Bay’s Transformers. Planned for an early 2011 debut, the ride will use High Definition 3D footage, along with practical special effects and “stunning” robotics (ie expect animatronic giant robots) that according to a press release will “transform perceptions of theme park experiences”. The attraction will replace the former Backdraft special effects show and special effects stages in the lower lot.

According to the press release, track will also be installed, which hints that it will be a moving ride, and not a walk-through attraction. No word on if the storyline will tie into Transformers, Transformers: [...]

Jalopnik has a few new photos from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The big news is that the photos reveal the license plates of the Chevrolet Beat, giving us the possible identity of this new alt mode Autobot…

SKIDS
The name Skids has been used for four characters in the Transformers universe, so I’m not sure what, if any, characteristics, will be used on the movie autobot.

TMZ is reporting that Shia LaBeouf has once again injured himself. Stitches were required below his eyebrow, after he sustained a cut from a prop on the set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The actor supposedly went right back to work. No word on if the stitches were covered up with make-up or if Michael Bay will add a few million onto the budget to cover it up in post production using CG. I vote for the expensive CG!

We knew that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was going to be released in IMAX theaters, but Variety reports that Michael Bay is filming at least three action sequences from the upcoming sequel using IMAX cameras.
This is a growing trend. Recently it was reported that Jon Favreau would like to film sequences of Iron Man 2 in IMAX (possibly even in 3D), while DJ Caruso expressed interest in using IMAX cameras during Y: The Last Man. I’m really glad that filmmakers and studios took notice of Nolan’s use of 70mm footage during The Dark Knight. I was originally concerned that the film’s $60 million IMAX Box Office record would result [...]

Since the crack crap reporting team at Entertainment Tonight wasn’t able to get any new details after spending a whole day on the set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, I thought I’d pass along the news which was revealed at the Hasbro Licensing Summit in Malaysia this week.
The Chevy Corvette Centennial concept car (seen in the photo above) is actually the alt mode for Sideswipe. Described as a brave but often rash warrior, Sideswipe was part of the initial crew of Autobots. In the original animated series, Sideswipe and his twin brother Sunstreaker, took the form of Lamborghini sports cars. He later took the form of a 1997 Lamborghini [...]

If you wanted to gouge your eyes out while watching Mary Hart talk over a movie trailer premiere on Entertainment Tonight, then you’re going to try to kill yourself trying to sit through Entertainment Tonight’s visit to the set of Tranformers: Revenge of the Fallen. ET uncovers the “secrets” behind the script, like how the lead actors have been working out for their roles, and how Shia and Megan haven’t hooked up outside of the set. Oh, and there is a few shots of F16s flying overhead a desert village, which was blown up (you will see this replayed at least 10 times). And the highlight is an exciting last [...]

Back in August, CHUD got tipped off that Megatron would return in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as a tank. Now Latino Review found a bunch of scans which appear to be conceptual art for Megatron’s new alt mode. But the question is: Is this real? And if so, how bad ass is the new tank alt mode? My only gripe is it looks unrealistic for an earth vehicle.

Walmart presents a second featurette from the set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. This edition takes place during day 28 of the production, and shows Shia LaBeouf making fun of co-star Megan Fox, who is pampered on on the set. Pretty funny, but devoid of any informational content. We do see them shooting a scene where Sam Witwicky shows Mikaela Banes a sliver of something, probably from the allspark cube.

It was announced that the full trailer for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be attached to JJ Abrams‘ Star Trek, which hits theaters on May 8th 2009. The teaser trailer is due out by the end of the year, possibly attached to Eagle Eye, which is written and produced Transformers 2 screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Before you complain that May is too late for the full Transformers trailer, remember that the full length trailer for the original film was attached to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, which was released in late May. So the timeframe is almost exactly the same, if not a little bit [...]

I was on the road (or in the air) most of yesterday, so I never got around to posting this new behind the scenes video from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. First up is a video presented by Walmart, which shows Michael Bay explaining “Bay-haos” to the crew, before gearing up for the first day of shooting at the Bethlehem Steel Factory.

/Film reader Ricky C snapped some photos of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen shoot in Long Beach today:
Hey guys! I got some really great pictures from the Transformers 2 set in Long Beach. I tried to get more pictures of that grey car but it sped away before i could snap some good pictures. I was literally ten feet away from all of these. It was intense! Later on guys!

Lordsinuhe spotted Optimus Prime was spotted in Long Beach California, where Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is currently shooting at the Queensway Bridge. The streets have been transformed into a fictional Asian location, and the sequence is surely a continuation of the opening sequence which was shot at the Steel Factory in Bethlehem, PA. Photos of a heavily burned Shia LaBeouf have been making their way around the interwebs this past week. If you haven’t already seen them, you can check them out after the jump.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen co-screenwriter Roberto Orci has been answering questions on the TFW2005 forums, here are some of the highlights:
About Writing Shia’s hand injury into the Script: “Luckily nothing has to be reshot. Yes, we were on set last week to write it into the movie, not because it’s absolutely necessary, but more because we want to make sure Shia’s hand is protected for the remainder of the shoot…” On the Leftovers from the First Film: “There were a a couple things we couldn’t do [in Transformers 1 due to] budget, but also because they seemed too “out there” to the studio. Some of those things [...]

Over the last week I’ve been bombarded by e-mails about the two new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie posters which have supposedly leaked onto the interwebs. The reason why we haven’t posted these on the site, is because they are not real. I don’t know where these posters originated from, but I can tell you that they are in fact fan made.
Update: Here is an email I recieved that explains where the posters came from:
Hey guys! I just wanted to let you know that I created the Transformers 2 posters that you posted about.  It was posted on my deviantART page and on a forum called SuperHeroHype!
My deviantART page [...]

Last week it was reported that Shia LaBeouf’s hand injury would put the first unit of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen out of production for a month. Rejects passes along word that Shia might actually be returning to the set tomorrow, this according to Entertainment Tonight’s sources. If true, this news must come as a relief for the many crew members involved in the first unit production of the Michael Bay sequel.