Transformers 2 auditions

[Bumblebee1983]

Jinx, hell. If the fools who messed with Indy 4 are any indication, this guy could end up in prison!

I hate spoilers anyway. Does anyone REALLY want to know these things in advance? These movies are supposed to be an experience! I had the best experience watching The Blair Witch because I went in dead-cold on it. To watch it now is laughable. I'd much rather be surprised by the 'bots they include...

I had the same experience with Cloverfield. All the Web sites Raven and I found didn't spoil it much at all.

[Trailbreaker]

I had the same experience with Cloverfield. All the Web sites Raven and I found didn't spoil it much at all.

Holy crap I own that movie!

Yeah spoilers suck big time.

[Bumblebee1983]

Holy crap I own that movie!

Yeah spoilers suck big time.

I should order it....but I'm just a wee bit lazy and have a whole lot on my mind...

[r-type]

I'm a little worried about Michael's approach to TRANSFORMERS 2's publicity. On one hand, I can see where he's coming from in terms of maintaining a degree of secrecy and misleading potential "spies" on a project with this big of a fanbase, but on the other hand there's already been backlash from DARK HORIZONS, a popular movie news website from Australia:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080422g.php

Don't you think, on the same token, that it takes it back to the regular "channels" of info? Meaning that this kind of "backlash" (which I hardly think it is) or non-coverage, will prove to be a non-factor?

Furthermore, I still think that the trailers/teasers, "official" interviews/pre-hype press, etc. are technically the tip of the spear (so to speak) when it comes to this getting out to the masses marketing-wise, not just the proactive seekers (who will now have to wait as well) looking for anything to bitch about or praise. Which the latter are, suffice it to say, the bread and butter of websites like DarkHorizons or Aintitcool, or any of these sites, IMO.

[xAgonyxScenex]

Nope.
I'm here to enjoy talking with a lot of very nice people while eagerly awaiting to see the sequel on the big screen.

heck ya! we all should fly to a theater and see it together haha

[redqueenar]

I'm a little worried about Michael's approach to TRANSFORMERS 2's publicity. On one hand, I can see where he's coming from in terms of maintaining a degree of secrecy and misleading potential "spies" on a project with this big of a fanbase, but on the other hand there's already been backlash from DARK HORIZONS, a popular movie news website from Australia:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080422g.php

Really? I was on my knees thanking every deity I could conceive of that the supposedly leaked "casting call" list was completely fake. Ex-girlfriend? Magically appearing older brother?

I know from fanboys, trust me. I've been a geek for a VERY long time. Some of them are so nuts they'll show up their ten bucks in hand if only so they have something to bitch about the next day. He's not going to lose anybody by NOT spoiling stuff.

And the internet press? Why should he kowtow to people who envy him SO much they cannot say anything about him without taking a shot or two. I'm behind him on all of this. He deserves to have this level of control over his own film and we should all be grateful should he choose to share things with us here. He absolutely does NOT have to, but he does! I'm grateful, anyway...

[sora]

heck ya! we all should fly to a theater and see it together haha

An official Michael Bay forums gathering? Maybe we'll have to book the entire theater.

[TransformNate]

And the internet press? Why should he kowtow to people who envy him SO much they cannot say anything about him without taking a shot or two. I'm behind him on all of this. He deserves to have this level of control over his own film and we should all be grateful should he choose to share things with us here. He absolutely does NOT have to, but he does! I'm grateful, anyway...

Think about the links that members have posted on this site directing us to press sites or gossip columns that quote Bay DIRECTLY from THIS forum. I can understand why Bay wouldn't post too often here, and when he does, how he would have to be careful as to what he says. Words taken out of context can portray the wrong message.

I agree that Bay should have that level of control over HIS project. Spielberg went as far as building walls around shoot locations and putting bar codes on every page of the script for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to prevent people duplicating the pages and leaking the plot line.

Michael Bay HIMSELF said he was going to leak false information out to confuse us and you know what? It's working pretty damn well.

[MitP]

Oh, don't get me wrong: The fact Michael's quote was taken out of a simple response on a thread instead of one actually created by Michael is to be regarded with extreme suspicion. (Meaning somebody really went out of their way to locate it, and subsequently post on other websites "See? SEEEE what he said?! I told ya he was a jerk!!")

[Bay_Fan_Gibson]

I'm a little worried about Michael's approach to TRANSFORMERS 2's publicity. On one hand, I can see where he's coming from in terms of maintaining a degree of secrecy and misleading potential "spies" on a project with this big of a fanbase, but on the other hand there's already been backlash from DARK HORIZONS, a popular movie news website from Australia:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080422g.php

The "backlash" is simply from people that Michael Bay is foiling.
The people who want to be the first to post up spoilers and leaked shots and such.
The fact that Bay is confusing the issue is simply frustrating them, so they will whine a bit. But it's better in the long run.

[nelson]

I'm a little worried about Michael's approach to TRANSFORMERS 2's publicity. On one hand, I can see where he's coming from in terms of maintaining a degree of secrecy and misleading potential "spies" on a project with this big of a fanbase, but on the other hand there's already been backlash from DARK HORIZONS, a popular movie news website from Australia:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080422g.php

That's their bread and butter...rumors and leaks. If they were to report only on official news, they'd go broke. They make money by fucking the secrecy of your project up.

[S!gma]

That's their bread and butter...rumors and leaks. If they were to report only on official news, they'd go broke. They make money by fucking the secrecy of your project up.

Isnt telling people you will misinform them almost the exact same thing?

'Some of the stuff I say will be true.'

[nelson]

Isnt telling people you will misinform them almost the exact same thing?

'Some of the stuff I say will be true.'

No, you just leave them guessing. Once the trailer comes out, they could continue writing their stuff.

[Smokescreen_5]

No, you just leave them guessing. Once the trailer comes out, they could continue writing their stuff.

Here's my Transformers Trailer.. goes from a Trailer.. to a yacht..

[Trailbreaker]

Here's my Transformers Trailer.. goes from a Trailer.. to a yacht..

I want something like that.

[phoenixgirl]

I'm not bothered realley by the misinformation being releashed. I already have a pretty basic idea as to what will happen. Megatron will be ressurected somehow, Starscream is going to lead an all out assault on earth, and Optimus Prime will die or be critically injured and come back in the third movie if Michael remains mostly true to the original storyline.

[sora]

If Prime die, I'll weep all through a flight back to Tokyo.

[phoenixgirl]

Just found article for airmen auditions including possible production times

here is the link

http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/20...rmers_042508w/

[TransformNate]

I'm not bothered realley by the misinformation being releashed.

Me either. It keeps us guessing and gives us the the opportunity to throw out the 'what-if's' and speculate about the next film. I think it's all in good fun, but no one can get their hopes up about any single story line until there's something concrete to go off of.

[uraydo]

If Prime die, I'll weep all through a flight back to Tokyo.

thats funny. not funny as I want to see you cry, but if I saw that in a movie it would make me laugh. don't get me wrong though, I don't want you to have to spend you whole flight crying.... in any case, here is something to cheer you up, if you ever need it.
http://www.imeem.com/vectorprime/mus...ime_featuring/

[sora]

thats funny. not funny as I want to see you cry, but if I saw that in a movie it would make me laugh. don't get me wrong though, I don't want you to have to spend you whole flight crying.... in any case, here is something to cheer you up, if you ever need it.
http://www.imeem.com/vectorprime/mus...ime_featuring/

Thank you for the song, yes, Hasbro might not let go of their leading product, "with Prime back in charge, it's all good", indeed.

Wait, it reminds me of 10 years ago. I liked the robot named Cho-Ryujin. He sacrificed himself to save mankind. Of course I was shocked, but just 4 weeks later, he came back as Gen-Ryujin/Go-Ryuujin... damn you toy companies!

If Prime dies, I'll be taught by some fans of Han Solo's or Jack Sparrow's how to spend another two years until the hero comes back.

[Beej]

Keeping the fans guessing isn't just for TF. Here is an article on "Iron Man."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...ryid=2508&cs=1


Excerpt: Enmeshed in the Marvel universe, Favreau hopes to launch another comicbook series such as "Captain America," "Thor," or "The Avengers." Marvel prexy of production Kevin Feige expects Favreau to move right onto the "Iron Man" sequel: "He's right here with us; he's one of the biggest fanboys."

Engaging with fanboys was one of the learning experiences the director took on with "Iron Man." He kept website guessers at bay by planting purposely inaccurate material online, including suggestions of the presence of Samuel Jackson and Hilary Swank in the film. (They're not in it.)

[Bumblebee1983]

Keeping the fans guessing isn't just for TF. Here is an article on "Iron Man."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...ryid=2508&cs=1


Excerpt: Enmeshed in the Marvel universe, Favreau hopes to launch another comicbook series such as "Captain America," "Thor," or "The Avengers." Marvel prexy of production Kevin Feige expects Favreau to move right onto the "Iron Man" sequel: "He's right here with us; he's one of the biggest fanboys."

Engaging with fanboys was one of the learning experiences the director took on with "Iron Man." He kept website guessers at bay by planting purposely inaccurate material online, including suggestions of the presence of Samuel Jackson and Hilary Swank in the film. (They're not in it.)

FTW!!! Samuel Motherfu*kin' Jackson in Iron Man? Rumor?

DAMN!! If only...

*sigh*

[yan008]

They are giving us wrong informations. Man, i am so confuse

[b-rad]

Los Angeles & Philadelphia & Washington, DC & Jordan) - Send photographs & resumes ASAP to: Details Are only Available By Subscription.. Title: THE TRANSFORMERS 2, Feature Film. CAST,Shia LaBeouf; EXEC PROD, Steven Spielberg; PROD, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Ian Bryce, Tom DeSanto, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Don Murphy; DIR, Michael Bay; SCR, Alex Kurtzman, Robert Orci, Ehren Kruger. Contract: SAG. Shoot dates: June 2, 2008 (in Los Angeles & Philadelphia & Washington, DC & Jordan). Breakdown-- Chuck: 19-25. Sam's roommate at Princeton. He runs a conspiracy theory website. Funny in an irreverent, edgy way, he is shocked to see his conspiracy theories come to life. 2nd Lead; U.S. Military Leader: Late 20s/Early 30s, African-American with a great sense of humor and a tough military presence. Supporting Lead; UK Special Forces Leader: Early-Mid 30s, British, smart and capable. Can be Caucasian, Black, East Indian. Supporting Lead; Galloway: Early 40s-Early 50s, male, National Security Advisor and presidential liaison. A curt man who is tightly wound. Supporting Lead; Professor Colan: 40s. Sam's physics professor at Princeton. He's a self-satisfied intellectual who compares himself to Einstein, and is arrogant enough to wear leather pants to look cool; Theresa: Early 30s, African-American. She's Sgt. Epps' wife, has 4 kids, sassy and sexy, good with comedy; Momma Simmons: Late 60s/Early 70s. This NY Momma runs a deli/ butcher shop with her son in Brooklyn. Tough and sarcastic; Massive Dynamics CEO: 50s, male. This Corporate CEO appears in front of congress to testify; Texas Congressman: 55-65, on a Congressional Committee investigating the purpose of the "Automated Defensive Initiative" developed by Massive Dynamics; FBI Director: Mid 50s, male, giving a press release assuring the public they will be safe against attacks; CNN Reporter: Male/Female, any ethnicity. Reporting on missile strikes and bombings in various cities; Head of Sector 7: 60s, female, aggressive and no-nonsense leader of a secret government agency & speaks with sass; NASA Shuttle Pilot: Early 30s, male, Caucasian, African-American, Asian or East Indian, intelligent and sarcastic. Most gifted pilot NASA's ever had; Murray: 40s, a NASA IT tech, spastic and brilliant, he's capable of breaking down and reassembling the world's most complex computer; Sam's Ex-Girlfriend: Late Teens-Early 20s, cute and cerebral, a total arty girl that leads her own punk band; Eric Witwicky: Early 30s, Caucasian, Sam’s much older brother. A stiff and pedantic personal injury attorney. Loves money and having more of it than everyone else. Supporting Lead; Funeral Director: 50s, male, spacey yet kind-hearted funeral director that buries Simmons. Can't help but put his foot in his mouth every chance he gets; MJ: 19-25, Sam's RA. Third year college student studying bio-chem. Stuffy and stiff lipped, he's a hater of all things fun; President of Uganda: Meets with US Special Forces to give them access to his land; Leroy Mason: Late 30s-Early 40s, super tall ex-basketball player turned business man. Bumps into Sam to give him advice; Basketball Player: 19-25, tall, well built athlete who will be asked to participate in scrimmage basketball game. (Posted: April 7, 2008)