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Movie News & Updates
Bay: Spielberg Did Not Push For Lucas To Be Cast
by bwbm on Wednesday May 14th, 2008
Big Ol' Transformers Movie Sale at BigBadToyStore
by Primus on Tuesday May 13th, 2008 
Joel from Big Bad Toy Store just wrote in to let us know that he has reduced pricing on 100 heavily stocked and/or expensive items. Most sale items are Transformers, Star Wars, GI Joe, Cars or Marvel, and there are a few other lines mixed in. Some prices have been reduced moderately, while others have been cut in half. This sale runs until next Monday. Find lots of deluxe class Movie figures for $7.99 and other figures here.
Transformers 2 Among 2009 Releases Fitted for 3D
by johnDoe4880 on Tuesday May 13th, 2008  A sidebar on the ShoWest 2008 Newsletter released by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. spotlighting the proliferation of 3D movies has listed films like "Transformers 2" and "Tintin" among the 2009 releases best-fitted for 3D. Read More
Target Deep Space Starscream Arrives
by News_Staff on Monday May 12th, 2008  If you ordered Target Exclusive Transformers Movie Deep Space Starscream on Target.com, expect your orders to start arriving at your door steps. Check it out here.
Rachael Taylor Talks Transformers 2
by johnDoe4880 on Monday May 12th, 2008 
Australian entertainment website Movie Hole has caught up with Rachael Taylor about the chances of her character Maggie Madsen returning for a second outing in "Transformers 2." Ms. Taylor completely ruled out the possibility, saying, "I wasn't contracted for a sequel anyway, but I also think it would be pretty ridiculous for my character just to show up and say 'We've got some more computers to play with!'" Read More
Classics Astrotrain does NOT Combine with Jetstorm?
by primal-convoy on Saturday May 10th, 2008 
Fellow TFormers Forums member, "gizmo_spaz" has questioned whether a statement made by Hasbro concerning the ability of Classics Universe Astrotrain to combine with the Toys R Us exclusive movie Jetstorm (itself a recolour of Energon Jetfire) is actually true. Do YOU have these two figures? Do they combine or has Hasbro gone "all Wreck-Gar" on us all and made a mess of things? Post your comments! Read More
Spielberg Pushed For Isabel Lucas To Be Cast In TF2
by bwbm on Thursday May 8th, 2008  According to a spokesman for Meissner Management, Isabel Lucas impressed executive producer Steven Spielberg so much on the set of HBO mini-series "The Pacific," that he, "really pushed for her to get [the role in 'Transformers 2']." Read more.
Shia LaBeouf To Host Saturday Night Live This Weekend
by News_Staff on Thursday May 8th, 2008  Shia LaBeouf, star of the Transformers Movie and the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, will be the celebrity host for this Saturday May 10, 2008 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest My Morning Jacket. Could there possibly be a Transformers related parody? I guess we all have to watch to find out. See the promo videos here.
Bay Denies Palmer Rumor, Confirms Ceased Talks w/ Hill
by bwbm on Thursday May 8th, 2008  "Transformers 2" director Michael Bay has come back with another round of answers regarding some recent casting news that has surfaced, concerning Australian actress Teresa Palmer and Jonah Hill (Superbad). Mr. Bay, writing on the Shoot For The Edit forums, states that we "have the wrong info" when it comes to Ms. Palmer's possible role in the sequel. Read more.
TF2 Producer: Casting Surprises Soon, No Aircraft Carrier
by bwbm on Wednesday May 7th, 2008 MTV has caught up with "Transformers 2" producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura to talk to him about some recent developments to the sequel of the wildly successful sequel. While confirming that Jonah Hill (Superbad) will not be making an appearance in the sequel, Mr. di Bonaventura teases, "we’ll have a couple casting surprises for everybody soon." He was also asked about the possibility of a "long-rumored" character and to see his answer, head into the full article.
Isabel Lucas Joins Cast of Movie Sequel
by bwbm on Wednesday May 7th, 2008  Australian actress Isabel Lucas has joined the cast of "Transformers 2," according to Meissner Management. She will reportedly play the role of Alice, a character we have not heard mentioned thus far, lending to more credence of director Michael Bay's denials. Ms. Lucas makes her U.S. film debut alongside Ethan Hawke in "Daybreakers," slated for a September 2008 release. Thanks to "johnDoe4880" for the heads up.
Jonah Hill Not To Appear In Transformers 2
by bwbm on Wednesday May 7th, 2008  For all of you Jonah Hill fans out there, you may be disappointed to read this news: he will not be appearing in "Transformers 2." The news of talks was reported and shot down by Entertainment Weekly blog Hollywood Insider, citing that discussions with DreamWorks SKG and Mr. Hill have broken down. He was rumored to star alonside Shia LaBeouf as his college roommate. Thanks to "johnDoe4880" for the tip.
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