Date: Friday, August 17th 2007 6:10pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
People News,
Interviews
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): AICN
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A new interview with the Transformers writers and artist Simon Furman, Steve White, and Geoff Senior has been posted. The interview can be found at
AICN. The interview focuses on the new Titan Magazine Transformers comic in the United Kingdom based on the
Transformers Movie. Read the interview for yourself at
AICN.
Date: Friday, May 18th 2007 12:06pm CDT
Categories: Game News,
Press Releases,
People News,
Company News,
Digital Media News
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): Activision
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Santa Monica, CA - May 18, 2007 - TRANSFORMERS: The Game, from Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), developed under license from HPG the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), is bridging the gap from "G1" (Generation One) to the present day TRANSFORMERS by casting the upcoming live-action film leads Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox alongside legendary voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, the original voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON. Based on "TRANSFORMERS," the highly anticipated live-action feature film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, the game allows players to relive their favorite movie moments and go beyond in a movie-inspired storyline penned with the help of Flint Dille, best known as the writer of the acclaimed "TRANSFORMERS" animated series.
"TRANSFORMERS is an incredible franchise with huge global appeal and our goal is to present a game that speaks to fans of the upcoming movie as well as to G1 fans," said Laird Malamed, head of production, Activision, Inc. "We have a fantastic line-up that includes original talent from the animated TV series and the upcoming film, bringing together the best of both worlds."
In TRANSFORMERS: The Game, players choose to protect the Earth as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS. Playing as OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, MEGATRON, BARRICADE and other characters, gamers will experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite ROBOTS IN DISGUISE as they battle for Earth.
TRANSFORMERS: The Game is in development by Traveller's Tales for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ video game console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PC, and is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB. A PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system version is being developed by Savage Entertainment and is currently rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Violence) by the ESRB. Two unique games for Nintendo DS™, TRANSFORMERS: AUTOBOTS and TRANSFORMERS: DECEPTICONS, are being developed by Vicarious Visions and are rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Violence) by the ESRB. For more information about the game, visit http://www.transformersgame.com/.
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About HPG
HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the industry's richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, digital media, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, TONKA and PLAYSKOOL.
About HASBRO
Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.
About Activision, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.47 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.
Date: Tuesday, April 24th 2007 6:14pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
Toy News,
People News,
Interviews
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon
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Views: 17,376
Back in January we
reported that Scalextric would be releasing a slot car set in the United Kingdom based on the upcoming
Transformers Movie. Not much was know about the set until now.
Transformers @ The Moon has posted an interview with Paul Chandler of Scalextric. In the interview Chandler talks about the slot car set. You can read the interview
here.
Date: Friday, April 6th 2007 2:48pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
Press Releases,
People News,
Digital Media News
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): Activision
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Views: 71,499
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PETER CULLEN AND FRANK WELKER REPRISE ROLES OF OPTIMUS PRIME AND MEGATRON IN TRANSFORMERS: THE GAME
Santa Monica, CA - April 6, 2007 - Legendary voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, the original voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON from the first TRANSFORMERS animated series, are set to star as the lead characters in TRANSFORMERS: The Game, from Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), developed under license from HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS).
"As TRANSFORMERS fans, we knew the importance of having the well-known voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON in the game," said Laird Malamed, head of production, Activision, Inc. "Peter and Frank's signature voices bring the characters to life and will immerse a whole new generation of enthusiasts in the epic battle between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS."
Based on "TRANSFORMERS," the upcoming live-action feature film due out on July 4th from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS: The Game lets players choose to protect the Earth as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS. Playing as OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, MEGATRON, BARRICADE and others, gamers will experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite ROBOTS IN DISGUISE as they battle for Earth.
TRANSFORMERS: The Game is in development by Traveller’s Tales for Xbox 360
TM video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Wii
TM, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PC, and is rated "T" (Teen - Violence) by the ESRB. A PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system version is being developed by Savage Entertainment and is currently rated RP (Rating Pending) by the ESRB. Two unique games for Nintendo DS
TM, TRANSFORMERS: AUTOBOTS and TRANSFORMERS: DECEPTICONS, are being developed by Vicarious Visions, and are rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and older - Violence) by the ESRB. For more information, visit
www.transformersgame.com.
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ABOUT HPG
HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the industry’s richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, digital media, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro’s core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, TONKA and PLAYSKOOL.
About HASBRO
Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.
About Activision, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.47 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s World Wide Web site, which is located at
www.activision.com.
Date: Thursday, April 5th 2007 7:12pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
Event News,
People News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Forbidden Planet and Transformers @ The Moon
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Dan Abnett, who worked on Marvel UK's Transformers #189 "Dry Run" and the 1989 annual "The Chain Gang!" as the writer, will be at a signing. The signing will take place at Forbidden Planet in the United Kingdom on Saturday May 19th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. For more information about the event click
here.
To learn more about Dan Abnett check out the
SEIBERTRON.com's Vector Sigma Database.
Date: Thursday, March 29th 2007 10:41pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
People News,
Interviews
Posted by: TheMuffin |
Credit(s): Hotrod, Steve White
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Views: 19,496
Thanks to our very own Hotrod,
Seibertron.com has an exclusive interview with Steve White. Mr. White was originally a colorist for the first UK Transformers comics produced by Marvel. He is now heavily involved with the creation of a brand new Transformers comic series being released by
Titan Books for the United Kingdom market. It was only right for us to pick his brain on the subject.
To see what he had to say, take a look at the
interview.
To view our older news stories on the subject please check the reports
here,
here and
here.
Date: Monday, March 26th 2007 5:32pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
People News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Guido Guidi
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Views: 13,568
Awhile back we
reported that Simon Furman announced that he would be writing You Can Draw Transformers, and Guido Guidi would be doing the art for the book. Today Guido Guidi revealed the cover of You Can Draw Transformers on his
deviant art page. You can view the cover
here. The book is due out on June 7, 2007 un the United Kingdom.
Date: Monday, February 5th 2007 6:46pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News,
People News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): idwpublishing.com and shockwaveuk
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Views: 15,893
IDW has posted an article on their website about Transformers artist Nick Roche. The article talks about Nick's writing debut in April on Transformers Spotlight: Kup and his work on the cover for the upcoming reprint of United Kingdom Transformers comic story Target 2006. Check out the article by clicking
here.
Date: Tuesday, December 26th 2006 10:56pm CST
Categories: Site News,
People News
Posted by: Seibertron Permanent Link
Views: 40,431
Former First Lady Betty Ford says former
President Gerald Ford has died at age 93.
Gerald R. Ford, who grew up in the western side of Michigan (near Grand Rapids) was
the 38th President of the United States. Funeral plans for former presidents are written out by the Presidents themselves and kept until their death by the Military District of Washington, which oversees state funerals, and then the funeral is performed to their wishes.
Ford, the oldest of the living ex-presidents, has requested a state funeral and a burial at his presidential museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
For more information about this news event, please follow the story at the links below ...
President Ford's Bio
President Ford on Wikipedia
WZZM 13 - Grand Rapids, MI (ABC affiliate)
CNN.com
Drudge Report
Date: Sunday, September 3rd 2006 12:39pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
People News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon and Close Encounters
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Views: 12,212
Both Simon Furman and Andy Wildman will be at a comic book signing in the United Kingdom. The signing will be at Close Encounters on 59 Midland Road, Bedford. It will be taking place on October 28, 2006. For more information go to Close Encounters
website.
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