New Face for Megatron

In a new Instagram post, Michael Bay introduced the new face of Megatron saying "It's starting. This week production. Megatron is back. #transformers #decepticons#". I guess this is the thing that was "coming" from the image posted last week.

It's starting. This week production. Megatron is back. #transformers #decepticons#

A video posted by Michael Bay (@michaelbay) on May 31, 2016 at 9:59am PDT

Bay Posts New Transformers 5 Image from Cuba

Michael Bay has posted a new very short video to his Instagram account with the caption "Cuba! There's a Robot in there." I assume he means in the old style motorcycle and not the building.

Cuba! There's a Robot in there.

A video posted by Michael Bay (@michaelbay) on May 29, 2016 at 9:01pm PDT

Something Wicked for TF5

No idea of what to make of a new tweet with video on the official TF5 account. What do you think? It shows some State Department document or something with the sate slashed through as it fritzes out with maybe another image underneath. The beeps turns out to be morse code and translates to "I'm Coming For You May 31st" other sites have translated it to "E I'm coming for you. May 31". Since filming just started but pre-production has been underway for months so the announcement could range from a kind of teaser trailer with images of planned Transformers for the film to a simply story synopsis with cast details.

Something wicked this way comes. #transformers pic.twitter.com/biCufISsGE

— #TRANSFORMERS (@transformers) May 27, 2016

Josh Duhamel Talks Joining Transformers 5

In two new interviews, Transformers: The Last Knight actor Josh Duhamel comments on joining the cast. With the AP (video below thanks to Feris O.) he comments on how his experience on a Michael Bay set makes a difference. Over at the Observer.com the actor has signed on as spokesperson for GMC's Building for America's Bravest armed services charity.

Mr. Duhamel was stationed to film his scenes 70 miles outside of Los Angeles in El Mirage, California. “I had never been there and it’s a trip,” he said of the far flung locale. “It’s this giant, flat lakebed with 40 MPH winds that didn’t stop all day, but Michael [Bay]’s set is unlike any other set. He has all of the gadgets and the coolest stuff, and the energy of that set is just really – well, it’s a spectacle, and it’s really changed my career. It’s helped me to pursue other little creative things. I love the big Transformer movies, but I also love these passion projects.”

Bay Posts First TF5 Pic From Cuba

From Michael Bay's Instagram account here is set pic from Transformers: The Last Knight as Bay wrote "CUBA! Second American Movie shot in Cuba. Transformers. Amazing place!#transformers". The first move was Fast and Furious 8 movie and I think the first TV series was The Blacklist. The car an Autobot or just a vehicle that Bay happened to like? Guess we will find out next year. Filming is going to shift to Detroit around June 6.

Purpose of Transformers 5 Filming in Cuba Revealed

Spoiler warning as an article from Radio Rebelde reveals why Transformers: The Last Knight is in Cuba this week filming. The scenes apparently do not involve the actors and is essentially part of 2nd unit work.

From the article:

IDW August 2016 Transformers Comics

IDW Publishing has released their publishing plans for August 2016. Three floppies and three trades are coming that month. The Titans Return story line continues in the ongoing series. For the full details of IDW's other books including GI Joe, Star Trek, and more click here.

Josh Duhamel Joins Transformers: The Last Knight; Tyrese Too?

Lieutenant Colonel Lennox returns for Transformers: The Last Knight as the TF Facebook account and Michael Bay welcomed Josh Duhamel to the movie. Meanwhile on Bay's Instagram account he teased the possible return of Tyrese Gibson. The pair were last seen in Dark of the Moon and were not in Age of Extinction. Last below is the teaser vid that was used to reveal the official name of the movie in case didn't see it yesterday.

Optimus Prime Trailer Spotted in Detroit

Thanks to J1000 we have this image of the Optimus Prime Dark of the Moon trailer on the Michigan Motion Picture Studio lot on Tuesday. It is currently missing its Autobot logo in the front but that could change. Based on yesterday's picture of Prime (and that he is flew off to space) some visual changes have been made to the character so the trailer may not necessarily be used in the film (for instance it could be used for promotional or merchandise images) but its the first solid sign that Transformers 5 production has arrived in Detroit for its mid-June start date.

TF5 Called Transformers: The Last Knight (Updated)

Via the official Instagram account we now have the official title of Transformers 5. It will be called Transformers: The Last Knight. No other details released yet about the cast or story but production is expected to start mid June. My guess is the title is in part based on the Knights theme that was part of Optimus and other Transformers designs from the last film and continues the story arc from Prime going off in space. Also the comic books have been referencing the Knights of Cybertron for the last few years...

Update: MichaelBay.com has also posted about the title saying:

It’s been an amazing journey with Transformers. Ready for another ride, Optimus?

Transformers starts production this week in Cuba.

Isabela Moner Joins Transformers 5 Cast

In a new tweet, Nickelodeon actress Isabela Moner verified she has joined the cast of Transformers 5. It was rumored last month that she was part of the cast.

I'm gonna be in some movie franchise called #Transformers5 or something? 😕 @ParamountMovies robots? 😊 pic.twitter.com/FU6KI4dXKG

— isabela moner (@isabelamoner) May 12, 2016

No details on the extent of the role. The rumor described her character as "Izabella, a street-smart tomboy who grew up an orphan and was raised in foster care. She counts a small Transformer as her only friend… until she meets Wahlberg’s heroic inventor Cade Yeager." Filming for the movie starts around mid-June in Detroit.

Potential Transformers 5 Filming Locations in Detroit

According to On Location Vacations, below are some of the potential locations that Transformers 5 will be filming at once principle photography begins around June 15 in Detroit, Michigan. This falls into the rumor category and in most cases they are private property so production will likely have those locations locked down and trespassers prosecuted so warning for the curious.

Michigan Motion Picture Studios (old Raleigh Studios)
1999 Centerpoint Parkway
Pontiac, Michigan

Packard Plant (Transformers 3 shot here, too)
1600 East Grand Blvd.
Detroit, Michigan

Michigan Central Train Station
2405 West Vernor Hwy.
Detroit, Michigan

Cafe D’Mongo’s Speakeasy
1439 Griswold Street
Detroit, Michigan

MGM Grand Casino (rumor has Michale Bay will also be staying here)
1777 3rd Avenue
Detroit, Michigan