Sound editors Aadahl and Van Der Ryn Working on Bumblebee: The Movie
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Van der Ryn and Aadahl are currently working on Transformers spinoff Bumblebee, a Christmas season release being directed by Travis Knight who made an auspicious helming debut with Kubo And The Two Strings.
The two have previous experience with the Transformers franchise, along with a pretty hefty resumé:
Van der Ryn and Aadahl carry an audio pedigree that was up to the script’s challenge, having teamed on a couple of Best Achievement in Sound Editing Oscar nominations--for Transformers: Dark of the Moon in 2012, and Argo the following year. Prior to connecting with Aadahl, Van der Ryn teamed with supervising sound editor Mike Hopkins to win a pair of Best Sound Editing Oscars--for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in 2003, and King Kong in 2006.
When Van der Ryn was in L.A. for the Academy Awards as a nominee for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, he first met industry pro Aadahl who was teaching a sound class at USC. The two struck up a rapport with Van der Ryn later offering Aadahl the chance to work with him on Michael Bay’s first Transformers movie. Van der Ryn and Aadahl kept on collaborating after that, eventually making their bond official by co-founding E² Sound which originally operated out of rented sound design suites at Sony. Four years ago, E² moved to the Warner Bros. Studios lot; the sound shop has worked with assorted studios, including Universal, Fox, DreamWorks and Disney.
As we said, a brief update, but sound appreciators out there might be excited about this story!
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Posted by Bronzewolf on April 25th, 2018 @ 8:49pm CDT
An alarm goes off at 8:00 AM. Charlie shuts it off, unhappily waking up. Her room is covered in posters. She rocks out with headphones on while brushing her teeth. In the garage, her car is playing the same song. When she enters, it stops.
A piece of the car hits the floor. She look beneath it. Getting on a board with wheels, she slides under the car. Ultimately, she finds Bee’s face, which lights up in the eyes and stands up above her. She’s shocked. This thing fits in the garage! They have a standoff. Bee stumbles around. She reaches for the door handle but sees he is just stumbling around and scared as he huddles himself into the corner.
She approaches and says, “Hi.” Bee chirps back. He’s still scared and avoiding her in the corner. “Do you speak?: she asks. Bee nods to indicate he does not. He stands up, holding his neck, after seeing the wrench in her hand. He analyzes her hands and comes closer, allowing them to touch his face. He can understand her. “What are you?” she asks. “Where did you come from?” He shies away from answering. He points to her shirt. He is asking who she is. “I’m Charlie,” she tells him. “Charlie Watson, I’m 18 today. Actually, it’s my birthday today. What’s your name?” He shies away, with his ears going down. She rules, “You sound like a little bumblebee.” That’s what she’s going to call him from now on. “Matches your outfit, too,” she says.
Later, clips of Bee running from a helicopter, trucks exploding, Bee playing on the beach, driving Charlie around, and other Transformers cut into the frame. A red and white winged Transformer is fighting him. He uses his arm cannon. He fights fighter jets. Charlie does her best to help him. He lands in a desert
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There was more character and emotion in the 5 minute clip they just showed from Bumblebee than in all 372 hours of Michael Bay Transformers movies.</p>— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/EricVespe/status/989295757545979905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Seems less busy, a bit more streamlined. He had a bee-looking faceguard/battle helmet thing during some of the action sequences.</p>— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/EricVespe/status/989297829083398144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bumblebee looks good.<br><br>This is not a drill: Bumblebee looks very, very GOOD.<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CinemaCon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CinemaCon</a></p>— Michael Keene (@MichaelKeene) <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/MichaelKeene/status/989295757718011904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just saw a BTS look at the Transformers spinoff <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bumblebee?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bumblebee</a> and it’s being labeled as a coming of age story from the ’80’s and inspired by the early Amblin films. <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CinemaCon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CinemaCon</a></p>— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/joblocom/status/989292564820865026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First footage from Bumblebee was very heavy on the heartstrings. Very relationship heavy. But also, BLUE AND RED STARSCREAM. Designs looks like Bay’s movies but with just a BIT more toy influence. I’m much more interested now.</p>— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/GermainLussier/status/989295780555993088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Posted by Hydrargyrus on April 25th, 2018 @ 9:01pm CDT
Sweet.
Posted by Quantum Surge on April 25th, 2018 @ 9:02pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 25th, 2018 @ 9:19pm CDT
Posted by Randomento on April 25th, 2018 @ 9:20pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 25th, 2018 @ 9:43pm CDT
Posted by Sunstar on April 25th, 2018 @ 9:49pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 25th, 2018 @ 10:00pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:G1-colors Starscream in this movie, eh?
the movie does take place the same time the F-15 strike Eagle(what Screamers modeled after) went into production
Posted by Sunstar on April 25th, 2018 @ 10:02pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:G1-colors Starscream in this movie, eh?
the movie does take place the same time the F-15 strike Eagle(what Screamers modeled after) went into production
awesome :3
Posted by #Sideways# on April 25th, 2018 @ 11:38pm CDT
Posted by Octobotimus on April 25th, 2018 @ 11:41pm CDT
#Sideways# wrote:> A red and white winged Decepticon
I think TF Prime starscream fits more with that gif
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 26th, 2018 @ 12:22am CDT
Sunstar wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:G1-colors Starscream in this movie, eh?
the movie does take place the same time the F-15 strike Eagle(what Screamers modeled after) went into production
awesome :3
Actually prototypes and early production versions were made in the early eighties
The f15e was the last version made in 1987
So yeah we could be seeing a f15 Screamer
Posted by Tiby on April 26th, 2018 @ 8:27pm CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on May 3rd, 2018 @ 12:31am CDT
In Travis Knight's interview he mentions that he grew up with Transformers and had some figures. He also tells us that there is a more limited cast of characters. John Cena is a little harder to hear but he is familiar with Transformers and claims to have owned some growing up. He sounds excited and wants to keep from spoiling which characters will be in the movie because he thinks it will be more exciting for the fans to be surprised.
Posted by ToaLeePrime on May 3rd, 2018 @ 5:45am CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on May 3rd, 2018 @ 12:50pm CDT
ToaLeePrime wrote:Anyone else find it odd that we're nearly halfway through the year and barely any marketing material has been shown for this film? I dunno maybe other films have just been spoiling us lately.
I think it's a little early for marketing material considering it comes out in December. The hype will probably start at the end of summer or so I would think. There's been some big movies in the sci-fi action genre lately - Black Panther and Infinity War to name two. If it were me marketing this film I'd wait till at least July/August to advertise.
Posted by Va'al on May 10th, 2018 @ 2:50am CDT
According to the source, composer Dario Marianelli - who has worked on Kubo and The Two Strings with director Travis Knight previously - will be taking the helm for the score, though we are also to expect some 80s style rock according to previous coverage and initial images from the movie (if going by Hailee Steinfeld's attire, in any case, and Bumblebee's direction for vocal interaction via radio snippets). Check out more info below!
Dario Marianelli has been tapped to score the upcoming Transformers spinoff Bumblebee. The film is directed by Travis Knight and stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Jason Drucker, Kenneth Choi, Rachel Crow, Pamela Adlon, Stephen Schneider, Ricardo Hoyos, Abby Quinn and Grace Dzienny. The movie is set in 1987 and follows a teenage girl trying to find her place in the world as she discovers Bumblebee refuged in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Christina Hodson (Unforgettable, Shut In) wrote the screenplay. Michael Bay who helmed all the previous Transformers movies (scored by Steve Jablonsky) is producing the project with Knight, Lorenzo di Bonaventura (RED, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) and Stephen Davis (Ouija: Origin of Evil). Marianelli has previously collaborated with Knight on LAIKA’s 2016 feature Kubo and the Two Strings. Bumblebee is set to be released on December 21, 2018 by Paramount Pictures.
Marianelli (Atonement, Pride and Prejudice, Darkest Hour, V for Vendetta, Anna Karenina) has also recently scored the Italian drama Nome di donna, which opened in Italian theaters this past March. No word yet on a domestic release.
Posted by fruityrobo on May 10th, 2018 @ 7:11pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 10th, 2018 @ 10:50pm CDT
Posted by TurboMMaster on May 20th, 2018 @ 12:55pm CDT
I really don't understand why they are trying to end Bayverse, yet they are wasting time and money on this stillborn zombie.
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 20th, 2018 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on May 23rd, 2018 @ 2:58am CDT
You'll remember we initially had the angry bee logo showing up for a numeber of stories, including this one here, and that seemed to be it; a recent post then showed a cleaner version for products, with the second B capitalised as the first. It looks like this latter style is the one used by Hasbro during the Licensing Expo 2018, according to the event's Twitter account, and you can check it out below!
Posted by Va'al on June 3rd, 2018 @ 9:19pm CDT
With order then:
- The official marketing campaign has begun, with a teaser logo screen in anticipation of the teaser trailer due this week, as posted by the official Facebook page for the movie.
- Some reshoots are taking place for the movie, in the aftermath of the pre-screening at CinemaCon we reported on [url]here[/url], according to lead actress Hailee Steinfeld.
Are you excited to see what this might all look like? Let us know in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
Posted by Octobotimus on June 4th, 2018 @ 8:18am CDT
Posted by Bronzewolf on June 4th, 2018 @ 5:14pm CDT
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Posted by Octobotimus on June 4th, 2018 @ 6:08pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on June 4th, 2018 @ 6:41pm CDT
Via KidsCoolIt website, in which kids do the reporting and framing, we get some type of confirmation that Barricade - the villainous character that first approaches the human cast in the 2007 live action movie - will be back (?) in the 80s set prequel this Christmas, as his voice actor Jess Harnell is introduced as such and answers a couple of fan questions; check out the clip below, and let us know your thoughts in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
Posted by Brokebot on June 4th, 2018 @ 6:52pm CDT
Posted by Blitzwing is bae on June 4th, 2018 @ 11:42pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on June 4th, 2018 @ 11:53pm CDT
He carries a nice presence in voice.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:11am CDT
NOt sure i like Bee's new robot design. Bit too basic for me but eh it's still my Bee. Starscream looks neat (if a bit too G1 for my tastes but that should please some folk). Movie looks fun but they I've enjoyed all the 5 main ones too so that's just me.
Posted by WreckerJack on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:24am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:32am CDT
WreckerJack wrote:Yeah I just came across it. Gonna get it newsed ASAP!
I've been watching it on loop for past 20 mins (warming to Bee's new design now even if it is more kiddy-robot than the more badass design he had before but that makes sense even if just cos this is in the 80s). I do love how she's looking under the car and finds his eyes and they light up and he transforms. That's a neat transformation scene. Time being confirmed as latter half of 1987 by Rick Astley.
Posted by WreckerJack on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:36am CDT
In this two minute clip fans will notice a difference in the atmosphere of this film in comparison to the past five live-action films directed by Michael Bay. Instead of the rough, action packed flicks we are used to this preview seems to hint at a sense of wonder. Have a look and tell us what you think!
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:37am CDT
WreckerJack wrote:A quick acknowledgement to Carnivius_Prime for noticing the trailer had been posted.
Ah thanks dude.
Posted by WreckerJack on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:49am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:
I've been watching it on loop for past 20 mins (warming to Bee's new design now even if it is more kiddy-robot than the more badass design he had before but that makes sense even if just cos this is in the 80s). I do love how she's looking under the car and finds his eyes and they light up and he transforms. That's a neat transformation scene. Time being confirmed as latter half of 1987 by Rick Astley.
I'm getting rick roll'd and its 2018!
I'll admit I have some hopes for this flick. It looks like its got some real potential. It has a good sense of wonder. Kinda makes me think of ET in a way. I like TF series better where Transformers are sentient robots rather than just war machines. I love a good robot fight but its the characters that draw me in and keep my interest in the series.
If they can make this movie as good as the trailer makes it look we could have a major success. I think it does matter how they advertise too. Make sure people know the movie is different from the previous five so they don't dismiss it.
You are welcome. Gave you the news credit as a kudos since you probably technically found it first.
Posted by xMXUx on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:52am CDT
Posted by Bucky on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:54am CDT
It took me a long, long time to come around to Starscream’s movie design, but I’ve come to really appreciate it for its uniqueness. That being said, I’m very glad to see this new design. Now let’s just hope he isn’t spewing oil and lubricant everywhere.
Posted by bacem on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:55am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:55am CDT
WreckerJack wrote:You are welcome. Gave you the news credit as a kudos since you probably technically found it first.
I'm all hyped and now have the urge to buy another Studio Series figure even though I told myself no more for a while cos I've bought 8 in the past couple months (including one Leader and three voyagers) and I have no job but damn I want another now, most likely Stinger cos haven't got that one yet but i liked it when my friend was showing it to me. Anyways, off out. I've copied the trailer to my phone. I frickin' love the Transformers live action movies more than any other TF fiction so I'm in a good mood today. Have a good day, folks! Seeya!
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 5th, 2018 @ 2:58am CDT
Only thing that has me interested is how Starscream looks. I hope at least he does some damage.
Posted by Va'al on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:00am CDT
Added some screencaps to the story!
Posted by WreckerJack on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:05am CDT
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:08am CDT
Va'al wrote:Oh good lord Sly is back. Away with ye.
I just had to share my dismay...
Posted by Michael Alex Kawa on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:18am CDT
Also whom ever that jet is (yeah I know who everyone thinks it is) he looks super cool.
BTW......Has it been officially stated that it is Starscream , or is this just a presumption everyone has?
Just curious.
Posted by Deathsaurus1 on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:22am CDT
SlyTF1 wrote:I don't like the look of this AT ALL. It looks like some type of children's movie... I hate that ****.
Only thing that has me interested is how Starscream looks. I hope at least he does some damage.
Well it is transformers lol
Should be kid friendly to bring out the kid in me
Posted by ToaLeePrime on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:30am CDT
Bumblebee! He looks so good! STARSCREAM! AHHHH!
Posted by frogbat on June 5th, 2018 @ 3:54am CDT
Only g1 fanboy complaint I have is that ss appears to be an f4 rather than an f15 ah well...
Posted by Anonymous on June 5th, 2018 @ 4:01am CDT
SlyTF1 wrote:Va'al wrote:Oh good lord Sly is back. Away with ye.
I just had to share my dismay...
Have to agree with you, doesnt look great,and its easy to make films look great in trailers.
That said its only a teaser. Will need to be a big improvement on the BayVerse to enthuse me.
Posted by Palo_zfogs on June 5th, 2018 @ 4:11am CDT
Then again, if the "reboot or reset" is going in this direction I suppose this could just be trivial matter? Maybe? (That's probably the bayverse fan in me speaking, that verse will still be pretty cool to me)
Anyway, definitely dig this! It does looks something new and pretty interesting! Like most too, Screamer (presumably?) is awesome!
And...hopefully, there will still at least be some explosions in this film...but that's just me hahaha