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Many thanks to Sidekicker for confirming that the Transformers Classics two pack of Skywarp and Ultra Magnus is now out in the UK!

The classics Magnus and Skywarp 2-pack has been listed on the Woolworths site for months as unavailable but I checked on wednesday and it was in stock at just £14.99. I ordered it and picked it up from the Woolworths in Bradford yesterday. Bargain! I'm guessing this means it will be hitting shelves soon, possible as a Woolworths exclusive.

CanMag report that the next trailer for the live action Transformers Movie will be availalbe online on May 17th and will then be attached to Shrek the Third in when it comes out in the US on May the 18th. Both of these dates apparently come from Paramount Pictures / Dreamworks and are earlier than the date announced yesterday on Michael Bays blog.

For UK cinema goes, we're still awaiting confirmation from Paramount UK and the European offices on the official release dates as well as trailer information.

Credit to Seibertron for the link

The paramount user cod3x posted a link on the "Stop Sector Seven" website to another audio file of Starscream. You can listen to the file by clicking here.

Activision have updated the Transformers The Game website with more screenshots of the game. Rather than mirror them we'd prefer you to visit the site yourselves.

A member of Seibertron has reported that Paramount has a Sector Seven truck in LA where they were showing some footage of from the Transformers Movie but in character as Sector Seven agents. The footage was the same Qatar footage that has been ready for several months. The truck had a sign saying that the anyone entering the truck would be filmed for entertainment purposes and that the footage may appear on SectorSeven.org or elsewhere. Expect some of this footage to appear in the next round of Sector Seven updates.

Nelson, the admin of Michael Bay's blog and website, posted an update stating that he had "just spoke to Bay and he's just putting the finishing touches of the new Transformers theatrical trailer. It will be attached to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.". Nelson also ended recently speculation that Optimus Prime would just have a faceplat by saying that the image recently used in the LA Times article shows the final decision. The image shows Prime with a mouth, so as expected, they are sticking with the original
idea of Prime having a mouth and then a 'battle face plate'

Transformers.com has been updated with the following release:

Cool new product from Kids Design

Check out all of the amazing new products by Kid Design featuring TRANSFORMERS Power head walkie-talkies and 2-in-1 Beamers; protect the Earth from the evil DECEPTICONS as OPTIMUS PRIME or BUMBLEBEE. Available at a retailer near you prices range from $14.99 to $16.99, items may vary.

Power walkie-talkies

This cool working set of OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE Walkie Talkies changes any chat into an action adventure!  Powerhead Walkie Talkies are perfect for setting up secret plans of attack and keeping communication channels open for the next mission.




2-in-1 TRANSFORMERS BEAMERS

It looks like a cool detailed collectible character on a display base, but it can convert into something that is more than meets the eye: a working dual beamer with converting handle!  Featuring OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE, this awesome collectible can also double as a timed nightlight.  Includes sound effects.

Part One Limited has recently updated e-Hobby Shop with lots of images and order pages for various Japanese Transformers Movie toys. The toys include :-

• TFA-01 Optimus Prime - Note: No mention of the rumoured dia-cast parts
• TFA-02 Ratchet
• TFA-03 Bumble (Bumblebee) - nice closeup of the face
• TFA-04 Autobot Jazz
• TFA-05 Protoform Optimus Prime - Note: Different colours
• TFA-06 Spy Shot 6
• TFA-07 Speed Dial 800
• TFA-08 Longview
• TFD-01 Blackout
• TFD-02 Barricade
• TFD-03 Decepticon Brawl
  
• TFD-04 Scorponok
• TFD-05 Protoform Starscream
  - Note: Different Colours
• TFD-06 Power Up VT6
  
• Fast Action Battler Optimus Prime
• Fast Action Battler Starscream
  

The BotCon website has been updated with clarification on the Transformers Movie screening.

Q: Is the Hasbro charity patrons Transformers movie screening part of BotCon?
A: NO, this screening is for the regular Hasbro charity patrons in Rhode Island and is not associated with the BotCon screening. The BotCon screening of the film is at a different time in different theaters. The BotCon screening will be late Thursday night and you will receive your time when you pick up your BotCon materials.

The final toy from the BotCon 2007 convention box set "Games of Deception" has now been revealed. The toy is Dreadwind, a recolour of the Transformers Classics Jetfire mould in Generation One Dreadwind colours but with a new head sculpt.

As promised yesterday when Martin Edelman, Product Manager (EMEA) from Glu Mobile sent through the first press images of the mobile Transformers game, its our pleasure to bring you our exclusive interview with Chris White who is head of Glu Mobile's studio EMEA. Unfortunatly, Chris was unable to answer all of our questions, there were quiet a lot, but I'm sure you'll find the Q&A extremely interesting anyway.

Transformers At The Moon: What got you first interested in producing a Transformers Movie themed mobile game?

I've been a fan of The Transformers since the early 80s. At the time, I asked my parents to buy me a Transformer for Christmas and they nearly purchased a voltage converter! I also religiously watched the show and bought the Marvel comic. In later years I remained a devoted follower and even helped organise the UK Transformers convention "Transforce". That was a great experience because I got to meet the team that worked on the original comic."

Transformers At The Moon: How long has the game been in development?
Games are usually six to nine months in the making. Transformers has a strong contingent of die-hard fans and we wanted to make sure the game would match up to their high expectations."

Transformers At The Moon: I understand that there will be two versions of the game, a 3D version and a 2D version, is this correct and can you tell us a little about the difference between these versions?

Yes, that's right. We wanted to make it inclusive and at the same time let mobile gamers get the most out of their handset. For this reason we've made a 2D version and also a 3D version for 3D capable phones. The 3D version features enhanced cut scenes and environments that make use of 3D models. This gives the levels a greater sense of depth on high-end handsets."

Transformers At The Moon: What was the biggest technical challenge when developing the game?
Every game brings a unique set of challenges. The shape-shifting of the characters was something quite new. Making a game suitable for use on such a wide range of handsets with different capabilities is also a big challenge in game development.

We want to let users focus on having fun by reacting to enemies and objects. This meant streamlining the controls and making the game as high-octane as possible."

Transformers At The Moon: I understand that compatibility can often be a headache with the increasing number of handsets on the market. With this in mind can you give us any ideas of what the requirements are for the game in terms of handset compatibility?
We've specifically developed the game so that as many mobile users as possible can get full enjoyment out of it. This is the main reason for offering both 2D and 3D versions we want everyone to be able to join in the fun."

Transformers At The Moon: Have you developed localised versions of the game for different markets (North America, Asia, Europe, and Australasia) and, in particular, local languages?
Yes, there will be localised versions for all territories. In Europe, the game will be localised into French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. The game may also be localised into further European languages at a later stage."

Transformers At The Moon: In the game you play as Optimus Prime in his search to find the AllSpark, can you tell us a little more about the challenge players can expect to come up against within the game? The plot for the game mirrors that of the movie making it a really engaging experience. The focus has been on creating an authentic Transformers experience with the best possible gameplay, graphics, sound and animation."

One funky feature is that gamers can use the other Autobot characters throughout the game to progress. An example is if players get stuck by an obstacle like a wall, by pressing a key, Ironhide will come down and destroy the wall for Optimus Prime."

Transformers At The Moon: The game features "A unique and robust combat system never seen before on mobile", can you tell us more about this?
The team developed tools to script a series of diverse behaviours for the Decepticons. This allows each enemy to exhibit a unique movement pattern, and have customised attacks and defensive behaviours. Combined with your ability to transform, this ensures combat is more tactical than simply relying on brute force."

Transformers At The Moon: Does the game feature any speech, and if so are these sound bytes provided by the Movie actors?
Mobile games are typically very small, and builds are generally multi-lingual. Unfortunately, this leaves little room for speech. However, Glu will also be offering a range of mobile Voice Tones featuring the voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen. Peter recorded some mobile specific dialogue for us so you'll be able to hear Optimus speak to you when your phone rings or you receive a message!"

Transformers At The Moon: Have you been surprised by the level of hype and expectation that surrounds the Transformers movie and tie-in products?
Like a lot of classic TV shows Transformers has a massive cult following of people who grew up watching the cartoon. I was tremendously excited to hear we'd be working on it. The movie and this game are introducing the characters to a whole new generation; the buzz is fantastic and goes to show that good ideas and good characters can cross generations."

Transformers At The Moon: Can you tell us when the game will be available for eager mobile gamers?
The game will be available in time for the release of the upcoming movie in July. As I mentioned, Glu will also be providing Voice Tones featuring the voice of Optimus Prime and we will also be offering a range of cool Transformers wallpapers for your mobile."

Transformers At The Moon: Some of our site users are not sure how to get a game on their phone. How can Transformers fans get the game?
From July you can get the game from your mobile network operator's wap portal or by visiting www.glu.com. We are also creating the mobile site where fans can try a 1 full level demo of the game for free and get wallpapers and voice tones. This will be available from June so check www.transformersmobile.com later for more details"



I'd like to thank both Martin and Chris for taking the time to answer our questions and we look forward to continue working with Glu Mobile in the coming months including bringing you a working online demo of the game!.

Thanks to Seibertron for reporting that :-

ABC.net.au has a show called "Collectors" that broadcasts in Australia on Fridays at 8 PM. This week there will be a Transformer Collector featured on the show named Mark Starick.

Duckstar has let us know Hasbro's response to a question he asked about the release date of the Transformers Movie toys.

I was getting impatient about when the street date for the Movie Transformers were to be released. So I emailed Hasbro UK and this was their response. I hadn't read this anywhere else. Wasn't what I wanted to hear .

Nic

Thank you for your email.

The Transformers Movie line range is due for release in June/July but at present we do not have a specific release date or which products will be included in the range. Please contact us again should you require any further assistance.

Regards

ASK HASBRO

Issue 4 of the Transformers Prequal comic contained a new password for the SectorSeven website. The password is gravesen.

The site contains a new video which talks about the increased threat to sector seven as well as the email server being turned off (previous reported here). There is also a new in-character email

"As of now, we're initiating protocol HK9233: no electronic correspondence. This protocol will remain in effect until you receive the all-clear. I'm sending out an e-mail from "the company" explaining the shutdown to our "customers."

Simmons"

We let you know if we notice anything else that is new as well as keeping you informed when its next updated. 

Simon Furman has posted an article on his blog concerning the Comic which will come with MadMan Entertainments Transformers G1 cartoon series (complete box set). The comic attempts to bridge the gap between the second series of the cartoon show and the original Transformers The Movie.

Another Transformers script done and dusted, another tease/trailer for what's to come (note: this is largely spoiler-free, so don't expect anything too revelatory). Something a bit different this time out, an 8-page story (for an exclusive mini-comic) set firmly in the TV cartoon/animated movie continuity (somewhere between the end of animated series 2 and the movie itself).

This, as has been reported elsewhere, is part of the bonus extras in Madman's upcoming (Australian) DVD release of the entire animated series in one special edition package. Really can't go into any detail on the story, except to say that it attempts to bridge the gap between TV show and (animated) movie, show the current state of play on both Earth and Cybertron, and foreshadow a defining event in the movie itself (yeah, I know, in 8-pages!)!

Art on this one-off comic story is by the one and only Nick Roche, whose involvement may just give you a hint about one or maybe even two of the featured characters! I shall say no more (unless you're at the Bristol convention on Saturday week and ply me with beer).

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