Transformer CGI test footage

[trekgeezer]

Here's the big guy himself Optimus Prime. The link goes to a page with photos and a link to the video.

Looks sweet, but wasn't Optimus red?

Transformer CGI Test

[Ash]

I was just thinking about this movie the other day.
Wondering how it was coming along.

That looks pretty cool!
Reminds me of an old van my grandpa used to own.
It was that exact same dirty white with a blue stripe.

And yes, Optimus Prime was red with a blue stripe.

[onionhead]

By gum, Trek, you're right!  Original voice was by Peter Cullen, also the voice of Eeyore.

[daveblackeye15]

There had better be Grimlock!

[trekgeezer]

Evidently security is tight on the script. Here's a video interview with Jon Voight. They evidently had a security guy watch him while he read the script.

The only worry I have is Michael Bay is directing. He does some good action stuff,so maybe this film will play to his strengths.

[AndyC]

I remember the days when Peter Cullen was practically king of the voice-overs. That deep, breathy voice is one of a kind. You used to hear him in all kinds of commercials, trailers, cartoons, etc.

I'd read somewhere that Cullen and Frank Welker (still possibly the greatest voice talent out there) would be back in their old roles for this movie, which would be sweet. A pity Chris Latta is no longer with us. He was another unique voice.

[Ash]

Didn't Chris Latta do the voice of Starscream?

I always thought Megatron & Starscream sounded like they had emphysema.