New ROTF clips!

1. IDW has updated their Twitter with a contest to win 10 IMAX tickets to ROTF. All you have to do is simply re-tweet the original tweet. Click here to see the post: http://twitter.com/IDWPublishing

2. Anime Evolution convention in Vancouver, BC, is going to be hosting several Transformers names this weekend:
Gary Chalk (Beast Wars/Beast Machines Opimus Primal)
Brian Dobson (Cybertron Clocker/Red Alert)
Brian Drummond (Beast Machines Jetstorm, Transformers Armada, Energon, & Cybertron: Blurr, Shockblast, Jetfire & Jolt)
Gavin Blair supervising animator (Beast Wars)
Paul Dobson Sideways (Armada)

3. The German website Unterhaltung has updated their website with two clips, one of Wheelie (who is, for some reason, referred to as Wheels) and one of Demolisher. They are in German, but you get the basic idea of what's going on. It's good proof to back up what Michael Bay's been saying for a long time: there's a lot more focus on the mechs rather than all humans all the time.

Wheelie (and Mikaela): http://unterhaltung.t-online.de/c/18/99/86/38/18998638,vv=P5.html
Demolisher (and N.E.S.T.): http://www.prosieben.de/kino_dvd/videoplayer/64592/

4. The score for ROTF is now listed on Amazon.com, which reveals the cover. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00297FEUI/

That's about it for now! Sorry about the late post, I was rather busy this morning.

ROTF poster, iPhone IDW app, EJ Su, Round 2 questions, Shia's hand

1. As I mentioned earlier, IDW is concentrating on making their comics available online, and they've just now sealed a deal with Apple--an IDW app available for iPhones. All you iPhone users can now download all four issues of both Alliance and Defiance for only $0.99 an issue, and my guess is IDW will not stop there when it comes to digitally-available comics.

2. The final movie poster for ROTF is now online, thanks to Empire Online (click it for a bigger version):

3. E.J Su, a longtime Transformers artist (Infiltration and Devastation are some of his most well-known) who worked more recently on the series Transformers Animated, has posted several pictures from working on the set. Here's a link to the update on his DeviantArt page:

http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Animated-at-CN-Studios-124657692

4. Here is "Round 2" of questions from Hasbro at Botcon:
* How long is the ROTF line scheduled to run? While there may not yet be a concrete end date yet, is there product slated through Christmas '09 or even Spring of '10? When it ends, will we see a return to Animated and Universe, or something new?
The movie line is planned through Spring of 2010 and will include both new versions of core characters pulled directly from the movie and several new molds of characters inspired by the the real world styling seen in the film.

*Is there a difference between obscure characters and brand new characters to the Hasbro design team? Do Hasbro's toy designers prefer to have complete freedom in designing a toy (or repainting an existing one) to make a brand new character or the challenge of modernizing the appearance of an old character (either through a new mold or repaints) while still keeping it recognizable as being the same character?
This varies from designer to designer. The challenge of creating a new character or one from the past is the same because it is putting out the best toy possible. Either way, it is a rewarding part of our job to be able to do this stuff day in and day out. Whether it is designing a new toy or re-imagining a classic, each has its own unique challenges.

*Transformers fans have noticed that a number of the recent secondary and tertiary retail store exclusives have been prior figures in new packaging. For an example, there are the Cybertron Scouts in Universe packaging. Why is this done? Is it excess/leftover stock simply put into new packaging, or new stock manufactured solely for the re-release?
While we do not want to get into too many specifics, we felt that for the items in question, they were still relevant and delivered the core aspects of Transformers: conversion and the story of good vs evil. Needless to say, these items were produced and put into the current Universe packaging in order to meet a specific need at the time.

5. For those of you who have read The Veiled Threat or have other knowledge of what became of Lennox and Epps after the first movie, you are aware of the organization N.E.S.T. LG phones have teamed up with ROTF to put out a website about our favorite non-biological extraterrestrial organization.
http://www.lgnest.com/

6. Shia Labeouf's hand injury was worked into ROTF. In an article published in Wizard's Transformers special issue, Shia states that a small injury to Sam's hand was in the script before his injury. He then added that Sam's hand is injured en route to the Space Bridge.

.... The Space Bridge.

Shia's other injury (the one to his eye) is reputed to have happened at the Space Bridge set.

That's all for now! Thanks for the comments, guys, they're much appreciated! I usually answer comments with a comment of my own, so if you left me a note, be sure to check back!

New trailers, ROTF comics, comic release schedule, new theme adaptation, target M&Ms, IDW comics online

1. To start out today's news---- three new TV spots!

"Mystery"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCgxVnR5epw&feature=player_embedded

"Wanted"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvMCiaHoP-4&feature=player_embedded

And "Fate"
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/transformers-2/tv-spot-fate

2. The ROTF comic issue #3 synopsis from the blog of Simon Furman:
"Okay, by now you probably know the score: another week another serving of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (the comic book adaptation). This week (3rd June in the US, 4th in the UK) it’s the turn of issue #3, and events crank up to fever pitch as the human contingent and crotchety old duffer Jetfire go in search (well, he’s a Seeker after all!) of the Tomb of the Primes! Meanwhile, the Decepticons are doing some searching too, and number one on their seek and eviscerate schedule is Sam Witwicky! Secrets from the Transformers dim, distant past are revealed and The Fallen… well, wait and see! Art this issue is by Alex Milne, pinch-hitting for regular artist Jon Davis-Hunt (who returns for #4… 22-pages weekly, it’s a killer schedule!)."

3. The Transformers comic release schedule for June and the beginning of July:
June 3
TF: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel: Alliance TPB
TF: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance TPB
TF: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaptation TPB
TF: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaptation #3
TF: Best of UK: City of Fear #5
TF Animated Vol. 9

June 10
TF: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaptation #4
TF Robot Heroes: I Am Optimus Prime HC

June 17
TF: Premiere Edition Vol. 2 HC
TF Spotlight: Cliffjumper

June 24
TF: All Hail Megatron #12

July 1
Classic Transformers Vol. 4 TPB
TF Spotlight: Metroplex

(And after that, as previously stated by IDW writers and artists, AHM Coda will begin, as well as Spotlights for the movie characters.)

4. Cheap Trick's new version of the Transformers theme can be found here:
http://www.imeem.com/people/7XUeXfY/music/HTU9quXy/cheap-trick-transformers-the-fallen-remix-radio-edit12396/

5. For those of you who couldn't make it to Botcon, never fear! The Razorclaw and Elita figures will be available in the Club store, says Pete Sinclair, so don't go trolling eBay just yet! (Speaking of eBay, I am doing some major trolling to get figures on my wish list, namely Armada Starscream, ROTF Sideswipe, G1 Deszaras and Leozack. Big thanks to Tori for getting me into Transformers Victory. The rest of you should watch it, too-- it's all Japanese, but subbed. Very good show.)

6. Target now has an offer-- buy 5 bags of M&Ms and you can get a 'free' Optimus Prime dispenser.

7. Also, some news that IDW is going to be putting previews of their comics online via iPublishCentral-- which is good news for a lot of us, since sometimes the 5-page leaked previews just aren't quite enough for us.

That's all for now-- I keep getting more and more excited for ROTF, can't wait!! 21 days left!