Transformers: Fall of Cybertron E3 Teaser, Pre-Order Bonuses

E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, starts on June 5th. The three day Expo is used by the video game industry to launch their next years’ worth of products. Expected reveals includes lots of games, useful details on Nintendo Wii U, and possibly next gen announcements from Sony and Microsoft (but those just rumors). Spike TV and GameTrailers have posted the below Transformers: Fall of Cybertron teaser trailer of their E3 coverage that begins on Monday June 4th. I am sure High Moon Studios will be there so will likely see lot more game footage of the game starting next week.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #5 Preview

Tomorrow is new Comic Book day with the latest Transformers comic hitting shelves. Its hard to tell that Cybertron is done with war considering all the conflict going on as its Autobots vs Decepticons vs Nails with various TFs behind the scenes attempting to either create more problems or hide existing ones. For the first seven pages of the issue click here.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #5
John Barber (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Casey Coller, Griffith (c)
TORN APART FROM WITHIN! Tensions reach a breaking point—a new arrival on Cybertron tips the scales and violence erupts! Will Bumblebee be able to stop his own allies? Plus: Ironhide reveals a secret that will redefine the future of the Transformers!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Prime 2.15 Toxicity Promo, Clip

This Saturday Transformers: Prime will end its first half of season two with Toxicity. The last of the "T" story as Bulkhead attempts to recover the last Iacon relic from Hardshell (I guess they couldn't copyright Bombshell). The previous episode teased that things may not go well for Bulkhead. Below is a promo and clip from the episode that airs at 8:30pm EST on The Hub. You can find the previous two eps, Triangulation and Triage, at HubWorld.

Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood Now Open

Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is now officially opened to the public with special hours for the Memorial Day weekend. Thursday morning the grand opening red carpet event was held with executive producer Steven Spielberg, Glenn Morshower and others. Michael Bay filmed a welcome message from the Pain and Gain set. there. Universal Studio's twitter account documented the opening with pictures and comments. They also have red carpet pictures posted here. Below is a video from the opening ceremony.

Update: Inside the Magic has posted additional pictures and a video from the red carpet opening here.

$18 Million Settlement for Injured Transformers: DOTM Extra (Updated)

E! Online is reporting that Gabriela Cedillo's family has reached an $18 million settlement with Paramount and Dreamworks. On September 1st, 2010 Mrs. Cedillo was injured while an extra in her car as part of the highway sequence in Hammond, Indiana when a towing cable snapped, burst through the windshield and hit her head. Initially Paramount refuted accounts of event and was cleared of any wrong doing. While the press did make an effort to make it seem production made errors, nothing has been proven of negligence but there is a lot we still don't know. A lawsuit was filed shortly after that on October 5th, 2010.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Dinobots Unleashed Interview

Machinima has posted a video interview with High Moon Studios game director Matt Tieger has he talks about the Dinobots and how they were added to Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. With this interview is good amount of Dinobot footage from the game. FoC will be out on August 28th for the 360 and PS3.

Transformers More Than Meets the Eye #5, Autocracy #10 Previews

Two new Transformers comics hit stores and online tomorrow. Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #5 continues as the body count continues to mount as Fortress Maximus returns to the IDW universe. In Transformers: Autocracy #10, Orion Pax recovers from experience with the Matrix after Megatron nearly killed him. The previews of MTMTE #5 can be found here and Autocracy is here.

IDW August Transformers Comics

IDW Publishing has released their publishing plans for August. A total of four comics and two trades are being released that month. The theme for the month is Dinobots Month with covers to mark their return to the comics. If you are interested in the books, just let your local comic book store know. For the full details of IDW's other books including GI Joe, Star Trek, Locke & Key, and more click here.

On a related note, if you are interested in playing catch up to the Marvel Transformers series that ran from about 1984 to 1990 for 80 issues and "restarted" with IDW's Regeneration series, then hit up ComiXology via tablet or online as they have started posted the run digitally. Only the first dozen or so are available online or three volumes of "trades" that does a poor job of specifying which issues are collected so hard to tell if good deal or not. Give it a look see if interested but recommend a pass for now until the volumes provide useful information or get a better idea if most or all of the 80 issue run will be made available.

Transformers: Prime 2.14 Triage Promo, Clips

Tomorrow The Hub airs another new episode of Transformers: Prime called Triage described as "During the third relic hunt Ratchet and Wheeljack get a one of a kind opportunity when Soundwave's deployer is disabled." Below is the promo and clip from the episode. The possibly last new episode for a while will air on 5/26 called Toxicity when "Bulkhead encounters life-threatening danger during the last relic hunt." To watch the last two episode, Tunnel Vision and Triangulation, head over to Hub World.

On a related note, the voice of Agent Fowler, Ernie Hudson, spoke with MTV about how he auditioned for the role (from in his in-laws car), working with the rest of the voice over cast ("going home to family"), and playing the character. Click here for the full interview with more screenshots from the Triage episode.

As an additional teaser, TF Prime head writer Duane Capizzi wrote on The Hub Facebook page about the goal was for the "T" episodes.

Transformers: The Ride Commercial, Walkthrough and Review

In two weeks Transformers: The Ride officially debuts at Universal Studios Hollywood. That means commercial time. Also below is a thirty minutes recording of toy reviewer Optibotimus' trip on Transformers: The Ride during the preview weekend a few weeks ago. The video includes the trip through the line, the ride itself and his impressions. A gallery of images can be found here and here. Also tossed in his review of the 1:1 ratio of the AllSpark Prop Replica available at The Ride's store. It is a 1:1 replica of the prop Shia LaBeouf carried in the first movie. While it not worth it as just something to pick up at retail, it does seem like a good souvenir.

Interview with Transformers: Prime Composer Brian Tyler

Lakeshore Records has posted a nearly five minute video interview (below) with Brian Tyler who composes the music for Transformers: Prime. Using a full orchestra is rare in cartoon series (actually I am not aware of one off the top of my head) and the result is added depth to the series (really you should be watching it if you are not). In the video he talks about his approach in composing for the series, inspiration and more. (via AICN)

Linkfest - Generations

Time for another linkfest summarizing the latest in new regarding Transformers. This edition has a look at the concept art for Ironhide, video and galleries of next wave of toys including Transformers: Generations, another Fall of Cybertron Bruticus box set, Cobra Commander crossed with Soundwave, four TF: Prime toy reviews, a stunt award of Transformers: Dark of the Moon, a real life transformers, and more.

Transformers: Prime Ironhide Concept Art
TF Prime artist Ken Christiansen has posted his concept art for Ironhide. At the post he writes about his approach to the character. The result is a pretty "bad ass Ironhide" that seems to combine the classic G1 touches with the physical impressive look of the movie version. While the character has yet to be confirmed as appearing in the TV series, Hasbro has made a Commander class figure that will be coming out soon. A deluxe version is in the works but Kup gets first crack at the mold in release order. (via Seibertron)

Botcon 2012 Display Videos
Hit the link for 10 videos that show off all the products that Hasbro had on display at Botcon a few weeks ago. Most are scheduled for release this year with Generations coming out next Spring.

Transformers: Prime 2.13 Triangulation Promo, Clips

Tomorrow the second season of Transformers: Prime hits the half way point with episode 13 called Triangulation where "Optimus Prime hunts for relics in Antarctica and finds himself caught between shifting alliances." Below is promo and clip from the episode. In addition the voice of Megatron, Frank Welker, answered four questions from fans on The Hub's Facebook page. That Q&A can be found after the videos. The previous two episodes, Tunnel Vision and Flying Mind, can be watched at Hub World.

Upcoming episodes:
05/19 Triage - During the third relic hunt Ratchet and Wheeljack get a one of a kind opportunity when Soundwave's deployer is disabled.
05/26 Toxicity - Bulkhead encounters life-threatening danger during the last relic hunt.

Cliffjumper in Fall of Cybertron Footage

A few months ago GameTrailers TV revealed some of the first footage Fall of Cybertron. Last night they revealed more from this game, focusing on Cliffjumper. They also revealed that Metroplex will be revealed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) when it is held in June. Previous reports indicated that the "walking Sears Tower", will be on the Optimus Prime centric level as Prime's ability is to direct his actions.

As for Cliffjumper, while his graphical design is a red repaint of the Bumblebee design, his characteristics are different. The character has a cloaking ability to his level emphasis the use of stealth to get through the level, with enemy AI designed to punish the player that tries to engage in non-stealthy tactics. Below is the episode that revealed some of the Cliffjumper footage.

Transformers: Prime Nominated for Five Emmys

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy. Transformers: Prime season 1 received five nominations in the animation categories for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Special Class Animated Program (no clue what this means), Directing and Individual Achievement. The Hub network received a total of 14 nominations for Family Game Night, The Haunting Hour, and My Little Pony. The "Daytime" slot is considering any programs broadcast between 2AM to 6PM during 2011. The winners will be announced on Saturday, June 23rd at a gala. Plans are to possibly televise the event but chances are these categories will not be. The full list of nominees is here, the TF: Prime specific ones are below. Congrats to the cast and crew of Transformers: Prime!

Transformers: Prime The Game Trailer

IGN has posted the trailer (below) for Transformers: Prime The Game that is coming out for Nintendo Wii, 3DS and DS. It was shown at Botcon but this is the first time it was made available to everyone else. No release date but at Botcon they indicated around the holidays. The official website for the game is also up but right now all it has is the teaser trailer.

Transformers: Autocracy #9 Preview

While no new Transformers comics is coming out to comic books stores, the online apps are getting Autocracy #9. The story continues telling the events that led up to the Great War as Megatron makes his move to take over the planet. The first few pages of the issue can be found here.

Transformers: Autocracy #9
Chris Metzen & Flint Dille (w) • Livio Ramondelli (a)
12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! Betrayed by MEGATRON, ORION PAX faces his future head-on! Will he rise to stop the onslaught of the DECEPTICONS...? And what will that mean for his fellow Autobots?

Tyrese Gibson Game for Tranformers 4

While at CinemaCon in Las Vegas last week, Transformers' Tyrese Gibson told MovieHole he is up for Transformers 4 (video below). So far Shia LaBeouf is out but past that it seems to be up in the air on who could return. The producers have indicated a desire to do a reboot of sorts but since Michael Bay and Ehren Kruger are back, it is possible they could just continue the story, do a prequel, tell a story set in between one of the movies or any other combination. Ultimately its Bay's call and I doubt he is worrying about those details until next year after Pain and Gain is out.

Transformers: Prime 2.12 Tunnel Vision Promo, Clips

Transformers: Prime continues its streak of new episodes for the season two with Tunnel Vision airing on The Hub on Saturday at 8:30pm EST. The episode is described as "Arcee and Bumblebee go deep into New York's "underground" in an attempt to beat Megatron to the next four Iacon relics." Below is promo and clip for the new episode. The previous two episodes of Prime, Flying Mind and Armada, can be watched on HubWorld.

Transformers: The Ride Decepticons Attack, Prime Costime

The season ticket holder preview weekend of Transformers: The Ride is this weekend with the official opening date set for May 24th. As part of that Universal Studios has released a video (below) promoting the attraction making use of their creative use of LA's Staples Center. The second video is a look at the awesome Optimus Prime costume that some poor souls will have to wear during the hot summer months.