More Rumours of Plot Points from Rise of the Beasts Test Screenings
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There were rumoured to be more tests screenings of Transformers Rise of the Beasts back in December. This was kept on the low since it was unverified. However, the shot of Bumblebee on the cargo plan that we saw in the Superbowl spot was specifically stated in the description of those screenings. So, we are giving you all that info now, for those who want as much of info as possible.
It was said that they were testing out different scenes with different audiences so the scenes and plot points mentioned below may be different from what we ultimately see in the film (which is also an easy out if all this is just made up). To preserve anonymity, the source will not be mentioned.
Final Action Scene with Bumblebee as One Man Army: In the final action scene, Mirage, Noah and Elena are racing across a bridge as the Terrocons and their army are overpowering all the good guys. At this point, Bumblebee drops from the cargo plan transformer when all hope seems lost and lays waste to the Terrorcon army.
Bumblebee and Mirage both get close to death: Bumblebee is "mortally" wounded but is brought back (as we can see from the scene previously discussed). Mirage is also brought very close to death. As he is about to die, he gives Noah an "exosuit" which contains his essence and later we see Noah fixing up a Porsche 911 which transforms back into Mirage right before the credits. there is a scene prior to Noah fixing the car where he is recruited by Sector 7.
This last bit brings back something we have been stressing a lot lately to temper expectations. While this film might not tie to previously established storylines of the other films, it can still carry over any element from them as well. In this case, sector 7. Of course, this scene may not be in the final cut.
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Posted by griftimus prime on February 17th, 2023 @ 8:31am CST
Posted by alphatron10 on February 17th, 2023 @ 3:57pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2023 @ 6:07pm CST
alphatron10 wrote:I want this movie to be good, I really do, but both of those just sound boring asf.
What would sound more exciting to you?
Posted by alphatron10 on February 17th, 2023 @ 8:42pm CST
william-james88 wrote:alphatron10 wrote:I want this movie to be good, I really do, but both of those just sound boring asf.
What would sound more exciting to you?
I guess I shouldn't have said boring, I should've said "Same-feeling." It feels like for some reason, there's no stakes, again. Oh Bumblebee is about to die? Psych he's fine. Oh Mirage is about to die too? Nah, he's fine too. I just feel like all these movies are rehashes of the same plot points and it's getting a little boring.
Posted by TulioDude on March 10th, 2023 @ 8:25pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on March 10th, 2023 @ 11:09pm CST
Below you will find images of the following:
- New character based posters for Optimus, Mirage and Primal
- A standee showing the heroes (from Dominic on Twitter)
- Statues of Primal and Prime from a Porsche event with the cast, director and producers
Those statues will be touring, here are the dates of their next appearances, thanks to Paramount ROTB app:
North America
April 24 – May 8 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Cinemacon)
May 16-26 | Chicago, Illinois (Navy Pier)
June 2-8 | New York, New York (Times Square)
South America
March 15 | Brazil
Asia
March 16 | Singapore
Early August | Japan
Posted by griftimus prime on March 11th, 2023 @ 9:25am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 11th, 2023 @ 10:12am CST
Posted by noctorro on March 14th, 2023 @ 4:09am CDT
Why is he still there?
Posted by william-james88 on March 16th, 2023 @ 8:17pm CDT
noctorro wrote:Wasn't Lorenzo di Bueno Adventura the dude that consistantly ruined the Transformers movies?
Why is he still there?
Yes, but it's also him who pushed for these movies to happen. That's the reason he was inducted into the TF hall of fame.
Posted by babylon queen on March 22nd, 2023 @ 9:28am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 22nd, 2023 @ 11:16am CDT
Prepare for disappointment, then.babylon queen wrote:What are all the characters in the movie? I Hope Dinobot.
Posted by william-james88 on March 22nd, 2023 @ 11:49pm CDT
babylon queen wrote:What are all the characters in the movie? I Hope Dinobot.
The beasts in this poster are the only maximals in the film
Posted by william-james88 on March 22nd, 2023 @ 11:54pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 23rd, 2023 @ 12:45am CDT
Really dig both of these! Transit in particular looks super cool!
Posted by william-james88 on March 23rd, 2023 @ 1:06am CDT
Posted by whacko on March 23rd, 2023 @ 1:37am CDT
Posted by frogbat on March 23rd, 2023 @ 2:00am CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on March 23rd, 2023 @ 8:35am CDT
Transit looks interesting as well, if a bit less striking than Stratos.
Posted by Whifflefire on March 23rd, 2023 @ 10:21am CDT
Looking at Wheeljack's whole design, it looks good. I'm still not too sure about the head, but within the context of the whole body it doesn't look as off-putting.
I like how Transit looks, too! Too bad there's no alt-mode picture, I can't really tell what he turns into. With a name like that I would think some sort of Taxi or something. These designs seem very lively and characterful. They all deserve some good toys, which I look forward to. It should be easy to follow them on-screen, too.
Posted by william-james88 on March 23rd, 2023 @ 10:42am CDT
frogbat wrote:Transformers and uncharted xover sully…
Played by Mark Wahlberg, lol
Posted by blackeyedprime on March 23rd, 2023 @ 12:08pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 23rd, 2023 @ 1:48pm CDT
While I do prefer Bee's 2007 76 Camaro design to ROTB, I do like the ROTB design more than his BB look. The door wings help the look a lot, and I like the more angular leg design. It's a compromise between Bayverse and BB design that I'm ok with.
Battletrap is very nicely detailed with a cool head sculpt, I do wish his legs were bulkier but I dig it overall.
Stratosphere is a cool new take on the character, he has some nice design carry-overs from the ROTF version - he has the alt mode canopy on his forehead, and he's still a Cargo Aircraft used by the USAF. I'm not as fond of humanoid faces on Transformers, but I like the whole pilot cap thing. The way the alt mode propellor blades wrap around the engines in robot mode is cool!
Transit may be my favorite design of the bunch, I think he'd fit in really nicely in a collection of Bay Decepticons (the highest award I can bestow a Transformers design post-Bayverse). The level of detail on him is great, my only concern is that if he transforms into a Bus, much like Mirage, he doesn't seem to have a level of robot mode bulk that corresponds to that kind of alt mode.
Posted by First-Aid on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:19pm CDT
I LOVE Stratosphere. Just an amazing design. The props on the back could allow for flight in robot mode.
Not sure I knew about Transit, but very sweet bot mode. Is a Lambo?
Posted by Deadput on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:26pm CDT
Nightbird's definitely cool while that Scourge render is unflattering, Optimus Primal robot mode is just Prime, love it.
Stratosphere looks pretty cool though even with the moustache I don't care that much either way for robot facial hair in the franchise, him being voice by John DiMaggio in addition to his colors and head design with goggles makes me think he's Crosshair's Grandpappy, must of taken the Paratrooper look in honor of him.
Transit looks wicked, could the head design be less insect like? Yeah, but it still looks wicked as hell and reminds me of Brimstone (the motorcycle one) from one of the movie toylines.
That also gives the leaks that talked about him by name a lot more credit although I recall the leak describing him as a School Bus and not a City one but overall it's still accurate, him being marked as a Terrocon on that wallpaper is probably more so for marketing purposes since he's apparently the only proper Decepticon in the film in addition to being this film's version of Blitzwing in being an opening hour character meant to get killed.
Whifflefire wrote:I like how Transit looks, too! Too bad there's no alt-mode picture, I can't really tell what he turns into. With a name like that I would think some sort of Taxi or something. These designs seem very lively and characterful. They all deserve some good toys, which I look forward to. It should be easy to follow them on-screen, too.
Turns into a bus like this one hence the amount of wheels, I believe this is a picture of the exact vehicle from the set.
Posted by william-james88 on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:26pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Decidedly "meh" on Wheeljack, not because he doesn't look G1, but I'm not sold on the look yet. Might just be a bad pose for him.
I LOVE Stratosphere. Just an amazing design. The props on the back could allow for flight in robot mode.
Not sure I knew about Transit, but very sweet bot mode. Is a Lambo?
Is a bus
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:42pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:44pm CDT
Well, remember how AOE marketed all of its bad guy robots as Decepticons when neither Lockdown nor any of the KSI Prototypes were really Decepticons in the movie.Stormshot_Prime wrote:Interesting that Transit has a Decepticon insignia on his head, but is marketed as a Terrorcon? Wondering if this is just for the sake of marketing consistency, or something to do with the plot.
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:48pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Well, remember how AOE marketed all of its bad guy robots as Decepticons when neither Lockdown nor any of the KSI Prototypes were really Decepticons in the movie.Stormshot_Prime wrote:Interesting that Transit has a Decepticon insignia on his head, but is marketed as a Terrorcon? Wondering if this is just for the sake of marketing consistency, or something to do with the plot.
That’s a good point. In the end, Galvatron was the only true Decepticon present. My theory is that the Bots have been tracking down Decepticon scouts since the BB movie (in anticipation of a Con Armada), and perhaps this particular scout found his way to the ancient(?) faction of Terrorcons, and fell in with Scourge.
All speculation of course, but I look forward to seeing him in action either way (and maybe in toy form).
Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:51pm CDT
Current scuttlebutt is that Transit gets Blitzwing'd early on in the movie, remaining the only true Decepticon in the movie before getting the ax.Stormshot_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Well, remember how AOE marketed all of its bad guy robots as Decepticons when neither Lockdown nor any of the KSI Prototypes were really Decepticons in the movie.Stormshot_Prime wrote:Interesting that Transit has a Decepticon insignia on his head, but is marketed as a Terrorcon? Wondering if this is just for the sake of marketing consistency, or something to do with the plot.
That’s a good point. In the end, Galvatron was the only true Decepticon present. My theory is that the Bots have been tracking down Decepticon scouts since the BB movie (in anticipation of a Con Armada), and perhaps this particular scout found his way to the ancient(?) faction of Terrorcons, and fell in with Scourge.
All speculation of course, but I look forward to seeing him in action either way (and maybe in toy form).
Posted by Whifflefire on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:55pm CDT
Deadput wrote:Whifflefire wrote:I like how Transit looks, too! Too bad there's no alt-mode picture, I can't really tell what he turns into. With a name like that I would think some sort of Taxi or something. These designs seem very lively and characterful. They all deserve some good toys, which I look forward to. It should be easy to follow them on-screen, too.
Turns into a bus like this one hence the amount of wheels, I believe this is a picture of the exact vehicle from the set.
Ooh, that's different! Even if he turns out to be a minor role, it's cool that there could finally be a bus Transformer.
Posted by First-Aid on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:56pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:First-Aid wrote:Decidedly "meh" on Wheeljack, not because he doesn't look G1, but I'm not sold on the look yet. Might just be a bad pose for him.
I LOVE Stratosphere. Just an amazing design. The props on the back could allow for flight in robot mode.
Not sure I knew about Transit, but very sweet bot mode. Is a Lambo?
Is a bus
Does he come with bubblegum stuck to his feet?
Posted by First-Aid on March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:57pm CDT
Whifflefire wrote:Deadput wrote:Whifflefire wrote:I like how Transit looks, too! Too bad there's no alt-mode picture, I can't really tell what he turns into. With a name like that I would think some sort of Taxi or something. These designs seem very lively and characterful. They all deserve some good toys, which I look forward to. It should be easy to follow them on-screen, too.
Turns into a bus like this one hence the amount of wheels, I believe this is a picture of the exact vehicle from the set.
Ooh, that's different! Even if he turns out to be a minor role, it's cool that there could finally be a bus Transformer.
Maybe he survives....
...until Bonecrusher, that is...
Posted by Hero Alpha on March 23rd, 2023 @ 8:17pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on March 23rd, 2023 @ 9:25pm CDT
Stormshot_Prime wrote:Interesting that Transit has a Decepticon insignia on his head, but is marketed as a Terrorcon? Wondering if this is just for the sake of marketing consistency, or something to do with the plot.
Weren't the terrorcons initially described as a third faction made up of bots that started as either Decepticon or Autobot?
Posted by Deadput on March 24th, 2023 @ 12:04am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 24th, 2023 @ 7:49am CDT
As for the renders, there is some really cool stuff going on here that really tickles my taste buds.
Stratosphere looking like a older version of his RotF self is a really nice carryover, and convincing to me that they are the same character. I love his design, he is faultless. Plus, his wings seem to become most of his arms, which is real neat.
Transit looks freaky and I love it, especially as a bus-former. I hope he gets a toy.
Wheeljack looks good, I am a big fan of that design. I love the seatbelts as suspenders look! His design looks good, and is one of my 4 favorites so far along with Stratosphere, Battletrap, and Primal.
Speaking of, Primal's robot mode looks nice and sharp, I love it! They did him good!
Nightbird looks nice too, I love how she looks. I am particularly liking her headsculpt and wingpack
Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2023 @ 9:51pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 25th, 2023 @ 11:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2023 @ 11:25pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Nightbird looks like a Star Wars villain.
I was thinking more of someone from Thanos' crew
Posted by Nemesis_1982 on March 26th, 2023 @ 5:25am CDT
Wheeljack wearing glasses, some old robots having moustaches or beards etc??
Come on... since when do machines need these crazy human stuff on their face?
It's been going on since like Transformers Prime I believe... all these cute faces and such.
It takes away the essence of robots in my opinion, totally ruined it for me ever since.
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 26th, 2023 @ 5:42am CDT
Nemesis_1982 wrote:Is it just me, or am I the only one who has an allergy towards ALL the human faces they have nowadays?
Wheeljack wearing glasses, some old robots having moustaches or beards etc??
Come on... since when do machines need these crazy human stuff on their face?
It's been going on since like Transformers Prime I believe... all these cute faces and such.
It takes away the essence of robots in my opinion, totally ruined it for me ever since.
Actually...it's being going on since G1 both Alpha Trion and Scourge are rocking beards and moustaches. We've had almost 40 years of designs so I'm not surprised to see them exploring more in this space.
Posted by First-Aid on March 26th, 2023 @ 2:14pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Nemesis_1982 wrote:Is it just me, or am I the only one who has an allergy towards ALL the human faces they have nowadays?
Wheeljack wearing glasses, some old robots having moustaches or beards etc??
Come on... since when do machines need these crazy human stuff on their face?
It's been going on since like Transformers Prime I believe... all these cute faces and such.
It takes away the essence of robots in my opinion, totally ruined it for me ever since.
Actually...it's being going on since G1 both Alpha Trion and Scourge are rocking beards and moustaches. We've had almost 40 years of designs so I'm not surprised to see them exploring more in this space.
Well, these bots are able to alter themselves as they see fit. Why not let them change their appearance at will?
"I'm tired of the lighty things on the side of my face when I talk...Imma go with something different for a change" (concentrates hard...face changes)
If only it were that easy for all of us. Having someone else do it (plastic surgery) doesn't always end well...(Madonna)
Posted by Quantum Surge on March 28th, 2023 @ 3:51pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Nemesis_1982 wrote:Is it just me, or am I the only one who has an allergy towards ALL the human faces they have nowadays?
Wheeljack wearing glasses, some old robots having moustaches or beards etc??
Come on... since when do machines need these crazy human stuff on their face?
It's been going on since like Transformers Prime I believe... all these cute faces and such.
It takes away the essence of robots in my opinion, totally ruined it for me ever since.
Actually...it's being going on since G1 both Alpha Trion and Scourge are rocking beards and moustaches. We've had almost 40 years of designs so I'm not surprised to see them exploring more in this space.
Well, these bots are able to alter themselves as they see fit. Why not let them change their appearance at will?
"I'm tired of the lighty things on the side of my face when I talk...Imma go with something different for a change" (concentrates hard...face changes)
If only it were that easy for all of us. Having someone else do it (plastic surgery) doesn't always end well...(Madonna)
There should be a scene in future media where a Transformer does a head swap without the need of a Headmaster partner.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2023 @ 4:00pm CDT
Look no further than 1998:Quantum Surge wrote:First-Aid wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Nemesis_1982 wrote:Is it just me, or am I the only one who has an allergy towards ALL the human faces they have nowadays?
Wheeljack wearing glasses, some old robots having moustaches or beards etc??
Come on... since when do machines need these crazy human stuff on their face?
It's been going on since like Transformers Prime I believe... all these cute faces and such.
It takes away the essence of robots in my opinion, totally ruined it for me ever since.
Actually...it's being going on since G1 both Alpha Trion and Scourge are rocking beards and moustaches. We've had almost 40 years of designs so I'm not surprised to see them exploring more in this space.
Well, these bots are able to alter themselves as they see fit. Why not let them change their appearance at will?
"I'm tired of the lighty things on the side of my face when I talk...Imma go with something different for a change" (concentrates hard...face changes)
If only it were that easy for all of us. Having someone else do it (plastic surgery) doesn't always end well...(Madonna)
There should be a scene in future media where a Transformer does a head swap without the need of a Headmaster partner.
Posted by First-Aid on March 28th, 2023 @ 4:13pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Look no further than 1998:Quantum Surge wrote:First-Aid wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Nemesis_1982 wrote:Is it just me, or am I the only one who has an allergy towards ALL the human faces they have nowadays?
Wheeljack wearing glasses, some old robots having moustaches or beards etc??
Come on... since when do machines need these crazy human stuff on their face?
It's been going on since like Transformers Prime I believe... all these cute faces and such.
It takes away the essence of robots in my opinion, totally ruined it for me ever since.
Actually...it's being going on since G1 both Alpha Trion and Scourge are rocking beards and moustaches. We've had almost 40 years of designs so I'm not surprised to see them exploring more in this space.
Well, these bots are able to alter themselves as they see fit. Why not let them change their appearance at will?
"I'm tired of the lighty things on the side of my face when I talk...Imma go with something different for a change" (concentrates hard...face changes)
If only it were that easy for all of us. Having someone else do it (plastic surgery) doesn't always end well...(Madonna)
There should be a scene in future media where a Transformer does a head swap without the need of a Headmaster partner.
Yup! That's just prime!
My reasoning is that if they can reformat themselves at will (see TF4 with Prime rescanning and changing on the road), why not facial features?
Posted by TulioDude on March 30th, 2023 @ 5:44pm CDT
I believe this confirms that during the delay, Paramount/SkyDance did use thte time to upgrade the CGI.
Posted by TulioDude on April 7th, 2023 @ 4:34pm CDT
The statues are going on a world tour
It has already started, but there is still some time to see them.
Posted by Fortress_Maximus on April 8th, 2023 @ 2:35pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 11th, 2023 @ 1:39pm CDT
Not a chance, if we go by the director's previous remarks. It's gonna be hot garbage on screen.Fortress_Maximus wrote:Interesting. Hope they invested significant time in script rewrites and the character development.