The Transformers Saga is a series of movies based on toys designed by creators Hasbro and Tomy. From these creations, Michael Bay has made four films so far. The fifth is about to premiere, in July of this year 2017.
The titles released so far are the following: the first film of the saga, "Transformers", was released in 2007; later would come "Revenge of the Fallen", which would be released in 2009; the third was "The dark side of the moon", from 2011; and the last one released so far has been “The era of extinction”, in 2014. The fifth, which will be released in 2017, will be titled “The last knight” (the last knight).
News and updates on the Transformers Saga
Michael Bay has revealed which intends to extend the Transformers Saga, with no less than 14 more films. By scripts it will not be missing, because Bay ensures that he has more than ten stories already prepared about the autobots.
With these 14 more premieres (originally planned), the universe of the Transform Saga could become one of the most extensive.
It should be remembered that Michael Bay himself stated at the time that the film that is going to be released this year "Transformers: The Last Knight" would be the last installment of the saga. This film, which opens this July 20 in national cinemas, features the performance of Mark Wahlberg, who returns as Cade Yeager; as well as Anthony Hopkins and Laura Haddock.
Curiosities about the Transformers
- The name of one of the main characters, "Optimus Prime ”, means“ the first and the greatest ”, as befits a true leader. For their part, the "Megatrons" are said to be related to the military industry and nuclear weapons.
- Special effects. If we analyze all the films of the Transformers Saga, we will see in awe that no two transformations, from vehicle to robot, are the same. The transformations are very careful, and what you want to convey is that they are due to instinctual reactions to the situations that the Transformer is experiencing.
- The industry in charge of the spectacular special effects of all the films in the Transform Saga is ILM «Industrial Light & Magic ”, which have won more than 20 Oscars throughout their history to the best special effects. As an example, for the creation of the leader of the good guys, Optimus Prime, more than 10.000 separate pieces were created.
Army involvement
In every movie in the Transformers Saga he has Some participation of the United States Army, either by providing vehicles, facilities or military material, airplanes, etc. With this it is possible to give a greater realism to the films and budget costs are reduced.
The team's favorite Transformers
On occasion, members of the Transformers movie crew have been asked for their favorite. Michael Bay and Megan Fox have opted for the dark side, choosing the "Decepticons". The creator of these metal warriors, Michael Bay, has ever said that the most powerful of all (so far), is Bone crusher, the minesweeper.
For its part, Shia LaBeouf, the protagonist of the first three installments of the saga, affirms that her favorite Transformer is Bumblebee Executive Producer Steven Spielberg also casts Bumblebee as your favorite Transformer.
The Transformers Saga, in full
transformers, 2007
It premiered in Spain on July 4, 2007, just one day after it did in America.
This first film was produced by Steven Spielberg. It is based on one of the most popular toy brands ever created, telling the story of the Transformers, huge android robots, endowed with the ability to get emotional and feel all kinds of feelings.
The origin of the Transformers is on a distant planet. There they received the instructions to hide their identity as cars, airplanes and all kinds of electronic devices of our world. In this first installment of the saga, things get ugly when A battle fought between two different types of transformers comes to Earth: the evil ones known as 'decepticons' and the peaceful 'autobots'.
What part do humans get? Naturally from the "autobots." In the violent contest, the two main human characters, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and his friend Mikaela (Megan Fox) they will have a fundamental role.
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, 2009
Two years after teenage Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) saved the universe from a decisive battle between two races of robotic aliens, Sam is still a normal boy with everyday worries of preparing to go to college, leaving behind his girlfriend Mikaela (Megan Fox).
Although there is an apparent peace between the Transformers, despite everything, the rivalry between the Autobots and the Decepticons generates a daily tension and the announcement of a new confrontation. The NEST agency has been created to prevent war.
Transformers, the dark side of the moon, 2011
In this third installment of the Transformers Saga, The Autobots and Decepticons are involved in a dangerous space race, between the US and the Soviet Union, which could unleash a deadly war for the entire planet. Again, young Sam Witwicky finds himself in the midst of conflict and with high responsibility.
Transformers: Age of Extinction, 2014
The disaster that occurred in Chicago is now behind us and the Autobots, along with the Decepticons, have gone down in history. Now the United States Government is using the technology rescued in the siege of Chicago to develop your own Transformers.
In some place, a very curious mechanic finds a very special trailer and will try to repair it. But it is not just a truck, but the Optimus Prime himself, leader of the Autobots.
Transformers the Last Knight, 2017
In the fifth installment of the saga, actress Isabela Moner will be in charge of playing Izabella, a street girl who grew up in an orphanage, and who has a little Transformers as a friend. What's more, Optimus Prime searches for the creators of his kind on a journey through space, encountering the Quintessons and the gigantic villain Unicron, an entity that devours planets.
The Autobots and Dinobots will have to unite to save the planet from the arrival of Unicron, which aims to destroy the human race.
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