Dark of the Moon
Fans are anxiously awaiting the release of Transformers Dark of the Moon! This is planned to be the final installment in the series, once again produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Michael Bay. Dark of the Moon is scheduled to be released in regular 2D theaters, Real D 3D and IMAX on July 1st 2011.
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Transformers Dark of the Moon Plot
The only plot that has been revealed for Dark of the Moon is that that Autobots learn that there is a Cybertronian spacecraft mysteriously on the moon. They go on a mission to find it and learn any secrets it has to offer before the Decepticons do, it reveals information that just may affect the final Transformer battle. The film is anticipated to have more surprises and the best effects yet!
Production
Once again, Shia LaBeouf will be back in his star role as Sam Witwicky however, Megan Fox fans will have to wallow in
disappointment because she will not be back to play Mikaela, Sam’s hot girlfriend. Hopefully fans will be able to set aside their grief though when they see that Victoria’s Secret model, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley will now be Sam’s new love interest. Still, can anyone really take the place of Megan Fox?
John Duhamel, John Turturro and Tyrese Gibson will all be returning to their roles in Dark of the Moon and Peter Cullen will once again provide the voice for everyone’s favorite Autobot, Optimus Prime. If that’s not enough, the cast will also include big names such as Patrick Dempsey, John Malkovich, Francis McDormand and Kevin Dunn as well.
The script for (Transformers) Dark of the Moon was finished March 19th 2010 and pre-shoots already began in Indiana less than one month later on April 7th. Filming officially started May 18th and took place in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Florida, Washington, Milwaukee, Texas, Cambodia, China, Africa and Moscow. Filming of Dark of the Moon was finalized November 9th, 2010 and entered post-production on November 26th.
Primary Autobots in Dark of the Moon
• Optimus Prime – Autobot leader, voiced by Peter Cullen remains a Peterbilt 379 truck with a few heroic looking updates.
• Sentinel Prime – He is the predecessor of Optimus Prime who turns into a firetruck.
• Bumblebee – Everyone’s favorite Autobot is back as a 5th-generation yellow Chevrolet Camaro.
• Sideswipe – The silver Chevrolet Corvette has been upgraded to be a convertible.
• Ironhide – Autobot weapons specialist turns into a GMC Topkick.
• Ratchet – He is still a Hummer H2 but has received a green and white paint job.
• Wheelie – Previously a Decepticon, will return in Dark of the Moon as an Autobot.
• Others – Dreadbox, Silverbolt, Q and the Wreckers who consist of Topspin, Roadbuster and Leadfoot.
Decepticons
• Megatron – Leader of the Decepticons has turned into a 10-wheeler tank truck in Dark of the Moon.
• Shockwave – He will be one of the main villains, turning into a Cybertronian tank.
• Starscream – He transforms to be an F-22 Raptor.
• Soundwave – He is Megatron’s communications officer who transforms into an SUV.
• Others – Laserbeak, Superfund and The Dreads are all new Decepticons to watch for in Dark of the Moon.