![Transformers: Age of Extinction is an upcoming 2014 American science fiction action film based on the Transformers franchise. It is the fourth installment of the live-action Transformers film series and stars Mark Wahlberg in the lead role. A sequel to Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the film takes place four years after the invasion of Chicago. Like its predecessors, the film is directed by Michael Bay[3] and executive produced by Steven Spielberg. The screenplay is written by Ehren Kruger, who served as screenwriter since Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. This is the first film in the series to feature an entirely new cast of human characters and the first to feature the Dinobots. Returning Transformers include Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ratchet, and Brains. The film is set for release on June 27, 2014, in IMAX and 3D.[4] Contents [hide] 1 Premise 2 Cast 2.1 Humans 2.2 Transformers 2.2.1 Autobots 2.2.2 Dinobots 2.2.3 Decepticons 2.2.4 Unknown 3 Production 3.1 Development 3.2 Casting 3.3 Filming 3.4 Incidents 3.5 Music 4 Marketing 4.1 Video game 5 Future sequels 6 References 7 External links Premise Four years after the Decepticon Invasion of Chicago, a mechanic and his daughter discover a deactivated Optimus Prime that puts a goverment offcial and a Bounty Hunter on them. Meanwhile, a powerful, ingenious businessman and a group of scientists attempt to learn from past Transformer incursions and push the boundaries of technology beyond what they can control.[5] Cast Main article: List of Transformers film series characters Humans Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager, a single father and struggling inventor.[6] Nicola Peltz as Tessa Yeager, Cade's daughter.[7][8] Jack Reynor as Shane Dyson, Tessa's boyfriend and a race car driver.[8][9] Stanley Tucci as Joshua, an arrogant designer who wants to build his own robots.[10] Kelsey Grammer as Harold Attinger, a paranoid government official.[11] Li Bingbing as Su Yueming, the "CEO of the Chinese Transformers".[12] T. J. Miller as Lucas, Cade's best friend and a mechanic.[13] Titus Welliver as Savoy, leader of the team of agents hired by Attinger.[14] Sophia Myles as Darcy, Joshua's geologist assistant.[15] Melanie Specht as the "Grande Dame", Joshua's senior executive assistant.[16] Victoria Summer as Joshua's executive assistant.[17] Han Geng[18] was cast in an unspecified role. Transformers Autobots Peter Cullen voices Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots who transforms into a rusty Marmon 97 semi truck and later, a blue and red Western Star 4900 Phantom Custom semi-trailer truck.[19][20][21][22][23] Bumblebee, an Autobot scout who transforms into a modified 1967 Camaro and later, a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro concept.[20] Robert Foxworth voices Ratchet, the Autobots' medical officer who transforms into a light green Rescue Hummer H2.[21][23] John Goodman voices Hound, an Autobot commando who transforms into an Oshkosh Defense Medium Tactical Vehicle.[20][22][23] John DiMaggio voices Crosshairs, an Autobot paratrooper who transforms into a green 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray.[20][22][23] Ken Watanabe voices Drift, an Autobot tactician and a former Decepticon who transforms into a black and blue 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse.[20][22][23] Reno Wilson voices Brains, a Decepticon drone turned Autobot, who transforms into a Lenovo ThinkPad Edge. [23] Dinobots Grimlock, the leader of the Dinobots who transforms into a horned, mechanical Tyrannosaurus Rex.[20][22] Strafe, a Dinobot who specializes in assault infantry and transforms into a mechanical two-headed and two-tailed Pteranodon.[22][24] Slug, the savage destroyer amongst the Dinobots who transforms into a mechanical spiked and bestial Triceratops.[22][24] Scorn, the Dinobots' demolition specialist who transforms into a mechanical three-sailed Spinosaurus.[22][24] Slash, a Dinobot stealth fighter who transforms into a mechanical Velociraptor.[22][24] Slog, a Dinobot who transforms into a mechanical spiked Apatosaurus.[25] Snarl, a Dinobot who transforms into a mechanical Stegosaurus.[25][26] Decepticons Frank Welker voices Galvatron, a human-made Transformer who becomes the Decepticon overlord. He transforms into a black and grey 2014 Freightliner Argosy cab over trailer.[22][24][27][23] Mark Ryan voices Lockdown, a Decepticon bounty hunter who transforms into a grey 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe.[20][22] He is partnered with a pack of techno-organic canines, referred in toy listings as "Wolf".[28] Stinger, a human-made Transformer who becomes a Decepticon spy and sabotage specialist. He transforms into a red and black 2013 Pagani Huayra.[20][21][22][23] Junkheap, a Decepticon who transforms into a Chinese garbage truck of Waste Management, Inc.[29] Unknown A white Chevrolet Sonic RS.[30][31] A bluish grey Trumpchi E-jet.[32] A white 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. Black Rally Fighter cars with a skull logo. Numerous different colored Chevrolet Traxes. Leadfoot's vehicle was spotted on set, though, his inclusion in the film has yet to be mentioned or confirmed.[33] Production Development During production for Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Shia LaBeouf and Michael Bay confirmed that they would not return for a fourth installment of the franchise.[34] Roland Emmerich, Joe Johnston, Jon Turteltaub, Stephen Sommers, Louis Leterrier and David Yates were rumored to replace Bay.[35] Jason Statham was rumored to star in the fourth installment. Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner revealed that he was able to announce the film as he was talking with Steven Spielberg, Bay and Paramount.[36] There were rumors that the fourth and fifth installment would be shot back-to-back with Statham as the lead role, which he and Bay denied.[37] Spielberg hoped Bay would return for a fourth installment.[38] After final negotiations with Bay to direct the film,[39] producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirmed that there would be a fourth film in the franchise.[40] In February 2012, Paramount Pictures and Michael Bay announced that Bay would be producing and directing a fourth Transformers film, scheduled for a June 27, 2014 release.[41][42] The film continues the story in Transformers: Dark of the Moon,[9] taking place four years later.[43] Ehren Kruger and Steve Jablonsky returned to write the script and the score, respectively.[44] In April 2013, it was announced that China Movie Channel and Jiaflix Enterprises will co-produce the film with Paramount.[45][46] On September 1, 2013, Fusible revealed three possible titles for Transformers 4, which were Transformers: Last Stand, Transformers: Future Cast, and Transformers: Apocalypse. On September 2, TFW 2005 revealed one last possible title, Transformers: Age of Extinction.[47][48] On September 3, 2013, Paramount released an official teaser poster for the film, revealing the title to be Transformers: Age of Extinction.[49] Casting In November 2012, Mark Wahlberg was cast in the film.[6] Also in November 2012, The Hollywood Reporter reported that casting had began for two additional leads: the daughter to Wahlberg's character and her boyfriend, a race car driver. Isabelle Cornish, Nicola Peltz, Gabriella Wilde and Margaret Qualley were all considered for the role of the daughter, while Luke Grimes, Landon Liboiron, Brenton Thwaites, Jack Reynor and Hunter Parrish were all considered for the boyfriend. The leads are contracted for three films.[8] In January 2013, Reynor had been cast as the boyfriend,[9] and in March 2013, Nicola Peltz was cast as Wahlberg's daughter.[7] Peter Cullen reprises his role as the voice of Optimus Prime[19] and Tyrese Gibson is in talks to cameo as Robert Epps. Glenn Morshower stated in September 2012 that he would appear in the next two films, reprising his role of General Morshower, but Morshower announced in May 2013 that he would not be able to appear in the new films due to a scheduling conflict.[50] In April 2013, Bay revealed that actor Stanley Tucci had joined the cast.[51] On May 1, 2013, actor Kelsey Grammer was cast as the lead human villain named Harold Attinger.[52] On May 6, 2013, actress Sophia Myles was cast in a major role.[15] That same month, Chinese actress Li Bingbing and comedian T. J. Miller joined the cast.[53] On July 14, 2013, Bay announced that Han Geng has joined the cast.[18] That same month, Titus Welliver has also joined the cast.[14] Filming Bay announced that filming had begun on May 28, 2013, alongside the announcement that they had begun filming in Monument Valley, Utah. Detroit, Michigan, was used as a stand-in for Hong Kong[54] while McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, was redressed to portray a city in China.[55] It is the first feature film to be shot using smaller digital IMAX 3D cameras.[51] Through May 28 to June 24, 2013, Michael Bay uploaded photographs of several cars that will feature in the film, all of which are apparently Autobots. They were uploaded to his social networks including Facebook and Flickr. The film will feature two unknown Autobots who will transform into a black and blue 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse (going by production name "Drift"), and a green 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray concept (going by production name "Slingshot"). Also revealed is a truck from Western Star Trucks will be Optimus Prime's new alternate mode. The Dinobots and Lockdown have been confirmed to appear. In October 29, Michael Bay's Official Twitter Account tweeted that the principal photography of Transformers 4 is done in Hong Kong and they will be heading to China. According to previous reports Michael Bay and Crew will be filming in China for 1 week.[56] Additional filming in Detroit began in early 2014; a pair of steamships (Columbia and Ste. Clair) which once joined Detroit to Bois Blanc Island's amusement park were partially restored as props for the movie.[57] Incidents On October 17, 2013, while filming in Hong Kong, Bay was assaulted by two brothers surnamed Mak, who demanded a payment of HK$100,000 (US$12,900). The elder brother had also assaulted three police officers during the incident. Both brothers and a third man surnamed Chan were arrested on suspicion of assault, with the younger Mak also charged on suspicion of blackmail.[58] The Mak brothers pleaded not guilty to both charges in February 2014.[59] The two brothers eventually ended up in jail, with the prosecutor citing that the case had attracted a great deal of media attention and affected Hong Kong's image.[60] Music Skrillex is working on sound design for the film, saying he's creating "the craziest Skrillex sounds I could ever make" and mentioned working on sounds for the Dinobots.[61][62] Marketing The first televised advertisement for Transformers: Age of Extinction aired during Super Bowl XLVIII. In a poll by Fandango, the spot was determined to be the most anticipated film trailer to be shown, receiving 48% of the vote in the poll.[63] The first official teaser trailer was released on March 4, 2014.[64] A viral marketing campaign was started for the film upon the teaser trailer's release.[65] On March 30, 2014, a shortened version of the teaser trailer was aired during the season 4 finale of The Walking Dead. Another shortened version of the teaser trailer was aired during the 2014 MTV Movie Awards. Chevrolet aired a commercial at the New York International Auto Show featuring General Motors vehicles with clips from the film, along with putting them on display.[66] Hasbro released an app on May 8 surrounding the film available for iOS and Android devices, allowing users to access exclusive material such as character biographies, images, and interviews with the stars, among other things.[67] A clip featuring never-before-seen scenes from the film and an interview with Imagine Dragons aired during The Voice on May 12, 2014. Imagine Dragons have written a new single specifically for the film itself, titled "Battle Cry", that will be implemented in key parts of the film by Michael Bay. Imagine Dragons also worked with Steve Jablonsky and Hans Zimmer to contribute additional music to the film's score. During the world premiere of the film, scheduled to take place on June 19, Imagine Dragons will perform a concert as well.[68] DeNA and Hasbro teamed up to construct an official mobile video game for the film. The game was first announced on May 13, 2014, though, the title is still in active development.[69] An exclusive theatrical trailer debuted on May 15 on iTunes Movie Trailers at 12:01 AM Pacific Standard Time.[70] On May 21, 2014, two television spots appeared online, both containing new footage from the film.[71] The film's viral campaign updated on May 22, showcasing all-new posters and realistic news reports of the damage done to Chicago from the third film.[72] Three more television spots, all sporting new footage, appeared online on May 30, 2014.[73][74][75] Imagine Dragons's single for the film officially released online on June 2, 2014.[76] Video game Main article: Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark In February 2014, Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark was announced as a companion to the film. It will be released in 2014 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.[77] Future sequels A Hasbro Presentation from Vilsco Textiles revealed that a Transformers 5 was in development and was being aimed for a 2017 release. It is not known if Michael Bay will return to direct the film. Paramount Pictures' Rob Moore stated that there have been talks for a fifth and sixth installment, but nothing was set in stone.[78]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrU6oyL3fCpAUYoH2cEWsyxDisk4y166BE3PhQUM-Ep58i-y1auf1dxhcKclHQ5RE6By_hQNahUuqV1q_hGBmgTV8JOT5vISA3LQCKznWKycJYsLkdqY_r9iuGDZuVRousv868dNetDl3/s1600/transformers_age_of_extinction_movie_poster.jpg "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction Movie Poster (Movie Release Date June 27th)")
That's right! T-Day is quickly approaching with only 19 DAYS until it opens up in theaters everywhere on June 27th!
Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Toys are already in stores everywhere in anticipation of one of the summer's biggest blockbusters. If you haven't picked up one of the amazing new Autobots or one of the highly anticipated new Dinobots, you can see if you still can HERE.
Meanwhile, Transformers director, Michael Bay, has been treating us to some incredible trailers for the film, and this trailer is one of the longest and most revealing yet.
Feast your eyes:
If you can watch it in HD 1080p, you might get an idea of the special effects robot beatdowns and transformations in store in the latest movie in the Transformers live action movie franchise!
What a great way to kick off the summer movie season! What are you looking forward to most in this latest movie in the Transformers franchise? Tell us in the comments below!
