Released this year (2009), what is the full name of the sequel to the 2007 film 'Transformers'?
"blow your mind."" Unlike the two previous ""Transformers"" installments, which were based solely on the script writers' endemic story, ""Transformers: Dark of the Moon"" was based on a novel called """", written by Alan Dean Foster. The novel is a prequel to the 2007 film ""Transformers"". It follows the same story structure as ""Dark of the Moon"", being set in 1969, the year of Apollo 11. The story structure differs slightly, though, because the novel was written merely as prequel to the first film. Due to the critically panned ""Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"", Bay decided to remove the characters"
"Transmorphers: Fall of Man Transmorphers: Fall of Man (previously known as Transmorphers 2) is a 2009 direct-to-DVD science fiction film produced by the American film studio The Asylum. It is a prequel to the 2007 film ""Transmorphers"". As the title suggests, this film is a mockbuster of """". The plot, however, borrows from the 2007 ""Transformers"" film, ""Terminator Salvation"", and ""Maximum Overdrive"". Unlike ""Transformers"", the film was released directly to DVD with an R-rating in the United States and a 15 rating in the United Kingdom. Taking place 300 years prior to the events of the first film in present-day"
"box office successes. Transformers (film) Transformers is a 2007 American science fiction action film based on the toy line of the same name. The film, which combines computer animation with live-action filming, was directed by Michael Bay, with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer. It was produced by Don Murphy and Tom DeSanto, and is the first installment in the live-action ""Transformers"" film series. The film stars Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, a teenager who gets caught up in a war between the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two factions of alien robots who can disguise themselves by transforming"
"Transformers (film) Transformers is a 2007 American science fiction action film based on the toy line of the same name. The film, which combines computer animation with live-action filming, was directed by Michael Bay, with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer. It was produced by Don Murphy and Tom DeSanto, and is the first installment in the live-action ""Transformers"" film series. The film stars Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, a teenager who gets caught up in a war between the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two factions of alien robots who can disguise themselves by transforming into everyday machinery,"
"Transformers (film series) Transformers is a series of American science fiction action films based on the franchise of the same name begun in the 1980s. Michael Bay has directed the first five films: ""Transformers"" (2007), """" (2009), """" (2011), """" (2014) and """" (2017). A spin-off entitled ""Bumblebee"", directed by Travis Knight and produced by Michael Bay, is scheduled for December 21, 2018. The series has been distributed by Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks. Aside from ""Bumblebee"" which received positive reviews, the live-action film series has received mixed-to-negative reception, with criticism of the plots, sophomoric humor, overuse of product placements, overuse"
"was told by soldiers the film helped their children understand what their work was like, and that many had christened their Buffalos – the vehicle used for Bonecrusher – after various Transformer characters. After the film's 2009 sequel was titled """", screenwriter Orci was asked if this film would be retitled, just as ""Star Wars"" was titled """" when re-released. He doubted the possibility, but said if it was retitled, he would call it ""Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye"". Before its release, ""Transformers"" was voted ""Best Summer Movie You Haven't Seen Yet"" at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards, and"
"the films, the comic books and graphic novels are in the same continuity and fill in several parts of the stories from the films. Transformers (film series) Transformers is a series of American science fiction action films based on the franchise of the same name begun in the 1980s. Michael Bay has directed the first five films: ""Transformers"" (2007), """" (2009), """" (2011), """" (2014) and """" (2017). A spin-off entitled ""Bumblebee"", directed by Travis Knight and produced by Michael Bay, is scheduled for December 21, 2018. The series has been distributed by Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks. Aside from ""Bumblebee"""
"Paramount announced a late June 2009 release date for the sequel to ""Transformers"". The film was given a $200 million budget, which was $50 million more than the first film, and some of the action scenes rejected for the original were written into the sequel. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura later stated the studio proposed filming two sequels simultaneously, but he and Bay agreed that the idea was not the right direction for the series. Prior to the first film's release, producer Tom DeSanto had ""a very cool idea"" to introduce the Dinobots, while Bay was interested in including an aircraft"
"sequel trilogy will continue, he stated that the franchise will make some changes in their tone and style. Transformers: The Last Knight Transformers: The Last Knight is a 2017 American science-fiction action film based on the Transformers toy line. It is the fifth installment of the live-action ""Transformers"" film series and a sequel to 2014's """". Like its predecessors, the film is directed by Michael Bay, and features Mark Wahlberg returning from ""Age of Extinction"", with Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, and Glenn Morshower reprising their roles from the first three films, as well as Laura Haddock, Isabela Moner, Jerrod Carmichael,"
"than its predecessor. A third film, """", was released on June 29, 2011, in 3-D and went on to gross over $1 billion, despite receiving mixed reviews. A fourth film, """", was released on June 27, 2014, which also grossed over $1 billion, though it got mixed to negative reviews. A fifth film, """" was released on June 23, 2017. """" is a cartoon that was aired in early 2008 on Cartoon Network in the United States. Originally scheduled for late after 2007 under the title of ""Transformers: Heroes"", ""Transformers Animated"" is set in 2050 Detroit (after crash landing 50"
"Transmorphers Transmorphers is a science fiction alien invasion film released direct-to-DVD on June 26, 2007. It was written and directed by Leigh Scott and produced by David Michael Latt and The Asylum, ""a studio whose work gets slightly more respect than the Girls Gone Wild series, and slightly less than backyard-wrestling DVDs"", according to Keith Phipps of AVClub. ""Transmorphers"" was developed as a mockbuster, intending to capitalize on Michael Bay's ""Transformers"". The film was followed by a 2009 prequel titled """". In 2009, a race of aliens piloting giant robots have conquered Earth and forced humanity to live underground. They"
"""Transfomers: Classics"" was a filler line for Hasbro, to fill the gap between the end of ""Cybertron"" and the 2007 Movie line. It mostly consisted of ""Classic"" ""Generation One"" characters, with contemporary re-designs and updated alternate modes. The line was later commemorated as a sub-series of the """" line, where it had the nickname of ""Classics 2.0"". The live-action Transformers movie was slated to premiere in the U.S. on July 3, 2007, and was a joint collaboration among DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, Inc. Paramount Pictures was slated to release the film in the United States, as it had"
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a 2011 American science fiction action film directed by Michael Bay and based on the Transformers toy line. It is the third installment in the live-action ""Transformers"" film series, and is the sequel to 2009's """". It is also the first film in the series not to be co-produced by DreamWorks, leaving Paramount Pictures as the sole distributor. The film stars Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, John Malkovich, and Frances McDormand. Its story is set three years after"
"It is a spin-off of the live-action ""Transformers"" film series, and a prequel to 2007's ""Transformers"". The film is directed by Travis Knight and written by Christina Hodson, and stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Jason Drucker, and Pamela Adlon, with Dylan O'Brien as the voice of Bumblebee. Principal photography on the film began on July 31, 2017, in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. On March 28, 2013, during the release of """", producer di Bonaventura announced that he is open to doing a ""G.I. Joe/Transformers"" crossover. On July 26, 2013, ""G.I. Joe: Retaliation"" director"
"2007, Paramount announced a late June 2009 release date for the sequel to ""Transformers"". A major hurdle that was overcome during the film's production was the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, as well as possible strikes by the Directors Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild. Bay began creating animatics of action sequences featuring characters rejected for the 2007 film; this would allow animators to complete sequences if the Directors Guild of America went on strike in July 2008, which ultimately did not happen. The director considered making a small project in between ""Transformers"" and its sequel, but"
"was announced that it would be titled as ""Transformers Universe: Bumblebee"". In May 2017, it was reported that Hailee Steinfeld was in talks for the female lead in the film, and she confirmed her involvement later in June. On July 11, 2017, Jorge Lendeborg Jr. joined the cast as the male lead. On July 12, 2017, The Tracking Board confirmed that Rachel Crow had been cast in the film. On July 13, 2017, the rest of the core cast of the film was confirmed, including Jason Drucker, Abby Quinn, Ricardo Hoyos and Gracie Dzienny. On July 22, 2017, it was"
"a considerably favorable one to its predecessor. Felix Vasquez Jr. of Cinema Crazed, who gave the original ""Transmorphers"" a positive review, said, ""There are moments when ""Transmorphers 2"" rises to the occasion and injects a sense of urgency to the proceedings, but it takes too long for anything to happen. It's one long stretch of boring with a few hits of excitement, but the cons drastically affect the pros."" Transmorphers: Fall of Man Transmorphers: Fall of Man (previously known as Transmorphers 2) is a 2009 direct-to-DVD science fiction film produced by the American film studio The Asylum. It is a"
"years before the events of the original and other possible reboot transformers films ""Transformers"" live-action film. The film's working title was ""Brighton Falls""; it wrapped up shooting on November 10, 2017. In March 2015, it was reported that Akiva Goldsman had been hired by Paramount Pictures to establish a ""writers room"" style brain trust in order to pitch ideas for future Transformers films with the intention of creating a bigger cinematic universe. At least 12 films were to be pitched for the ""Transformers Cinematic Universe"" with Goldsman overseeing development of a multi-part sequel storyline as well as prequels and spin"
"the box office. Later in the same year, Bay founded his own production company Platinum Dunes with Brad Fuller, and Andrew Form. In 2003, Bay directed the action comedy sequel ""Bad Boys II"" which saw Smith and Lawrence reprise their roles. Two years later he directed science fiction action film ""The Island"" (2005), and produced the horror remake ""The Amityville Horror"" (2005). In 2007, Bay directed, and produced the first film in the live action ""Transformers"" film series based on the toy line of the same name. It was a commercial success grossing over $709 million at the box office."
"published a few stories set in the ""Cybertron"" era. The storyline of """", mainly set following ""Beast Machines"", sees characters from many assorted alternate continuities, including existing and new ones, encountering each other. The story was told in an unfinished comic book exclusive to the Official Transformers Collectors' Convention. In 2007, Michael Bay directed a live-action film based on ""Transformers"", with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer. It stars Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Megan Fox, and Tyrese Gibson in the lead human cast while voice actors Peter Cullen and Hugo Weaving voice Optimus Prime and Megatron, respectively. ""Transformers"" received mixed"
"one of the machines. They manage to salvage explosives and destroy one of the terraforming devices. This has a negative effect, though: the release of toxic chemicals into the atmosphere, to which the machines have adapted, and what is left of mankind takes refuge underground. ""Transmorphers: Fall of Man"" was released June 30, 2009 (less than a week after the premiere of """"). Scott Wheeler directs the film, replacing ""Transmorphers"" director Leigh Scott, and the film was also The Asylum's first film to be released on Blu-ray disc. ""Transmorphers: Fall of Man"" was met with a mixed critical reaction, and"
"Transformers: The Last Knight Transformers: The Last Knight is a 2017 American science-fiction action film based on the Transformers toy line. It is the fifth installment of the live-action ""Transformers"" film series and a sequel to 2014's """". Like its predecessors, the film is directed by Michael Bay, and features Mark Wahlberg returning from ""Age of Extinction"", with Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, and Glenn Morshower reprising their roles from the first three films, as well as Laura Haddock, Isabela Moner, Jerrod Carmichael, Santiago Cabrera, and Sir Anthony Hopkins all joining the cast. Bay stated this would be his final film"
"Transformers (film comic series) Transformers is a comic book series by IDW Publishing, spun off from the 2007 ""Transformers"" movie and other films in the ""Transformers"" film series. Transformers: Movie Prequel is a 4-issue mini-series which serves as a prequel to the events of the 2007 ""Transformers"" movie. It is co-written by Chris Ryall and Simon Furman, with art by Don Figueroa. The first issue was delayed due to a printing error, eventually being released on March 6, 2007. Transformers: Movie Prequel Special is a reprinting of two previous movie prequel comics that had been produced in cooperation with Target"
"Bumblebee (film) Bumblebee is a 2018 American science fiction action film centered around the ""Transformers"" character of the same name. It is the sixth installment of the live-action ""Transformers"" film series and a reboot of it. Directed by Travis Knight in his first live action film and written by Christina Hodson, the film stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Jason Drucker, and Pamela Adlon, with Dylan O'Brien, Peter Cullen, Angela Bassett, and Justin Theroux in voice roles. It is the first live-action ""Transformers"" film to not be directed by Michael Bay, though he still acts as"
"Furious 6"" (2013), ""Furious 7"" (2015), and ""The Fate of the Furious"" (2017). Gibson portrays Sergeant Robert Epps in the ""Transformers"" film series. In 2007, with the ensemble cast of Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Megan Fox, Anthony Anderson and Jon Voight, with star Shia LaBeouf, ""Transformers"" went on to make nearly $710 million worldwide. It was directed and co-produced by Michael Bay. Steven Spielberg served as executive producer. Gibson revised his role in the sequels """" (2009) and """" (2011). Gibson was supposed to return as Epps in """" (2017), but was unable to appear due to scheduling conflicts with"
"convinced Michael Bay to direct the film. ""Transformers"" was released in 2007 and was a major box office success. During production, Murphy hosted a forum on his personal website so Transformers fans could discuss the film and make suggestions, enabling them to influence the film's script and casting. However, the forum remained Murphy's personal project, rather than an official site for the film, partly due to his corporate partners' unease about how the website might be perceived. Murphy was also one of the originating producers of the 2009 sequel """". Don Murphy Don Murphy (born April 1967) is an American"
"Transformers: Movie Prequel Transformers: Movie Prequel, published by IDW Publishing, is a 2007 comic book limited series that serves as a prequel to the 2007 film ""Transformers"". It is written by Simon Furman and IDW editor-in-chief Chris Ryall, who was allowed to read the film's script, and penciled by artist Don Figueroa. , a 4 issue adaptation of the film itself, was released weekly throughout the month of June in the run up to the film's release. Optimus Prime and Lord High Protector Megatron rule Cybertron, protecting the Allspark, an enormous cube of energy that gave life to the Transformers."
"Mr. DeSanto set the project up with DreamWorks and Paramount, selling his story line and attaching to Produce. The first film grossed over $700 million dollars worldwide and Mr. DeSanto gave birth to another franchise. Transformers is the first live action franchise for DreamWorks and Paramount's largest moneymaking series in its history. Mr. DeSanto returned as Producer of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in 2009 and the film became the biggest moneymaker in 2009 with over $800 million in box office alone. DeSanto also produced Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and Transformers: Age of Extinction, both grossing over $1.1 billion"
"the second film and ignores the events of the following installments. The series follows Sarah (Lena Headey) and John Connor (Thomas Dekker) as they try to ""live under the radar"", after the explosion at Cyberdyne. Summer Glau plays a Terminator named Cameron and Brian Austin Green plays Derek Reese, the brother of , both sent back in time to protect the Connors and prevent Judgment Day. On May 18, 2009, Machinima released ""Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series"", an animated web series set between the events of """" and ""Terminator Salvation"", comprising six episodes. Set in 2016, twelve years after Judgment"
"years earlier), when robots and humans live side-by-side. The Autobots come to Earth and assume superhero roles, battling evil humans with the Decepticons having a smaller role until Megatron resurfaces. Main characters include Autobots Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Prowl, and Ratchet; Decepticons Megatron, Starscream, Blitzwing, Lugnut, and Blackarachnia; and humans Professor Sumdac and Sari Sumdac. Several characters that were in the original Transformers cartoon and 1986 animated movie, as well as characters only seen in comics and such, make special appearances and cameos throughout the show. In 2010, Hasbro released a toy line expansion to the film universe. This line"
"other commitments. Titled """", the sequel premiered in London, England on May 4, 2017, and was released in the United States on May 19, 2017. Set eleven years after the events of ""Prometheus"", ""Alien: Covenant""s story follows the crew of the Covenant space ship who land on an uncharted and seemingly uninhabited planet. The film stars Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, Demian Bichir, Jussie Smollett, Amy Seimetz, Carmen Ejogo, Callie Hernandez, Alex England and Billy Crudup. On release, ""Alien: Covenant"" earned a worldwide box office gross of $240.7 million (compared to ""Prometheus"" $403.4 million), and received generally favorable reviews. A sequel"
"as ""Transformers"" and """". On Thursday, October 1, 2009, Fandango.com stated the film was the 'top ticket seller' on the site. Both Fandango.com and MovieTickets.com are reported that more than 1,600 screenings had already been sold out, via online pre-sales, by 15 October. In United Kingdom, Vue Cinemas stated that they'd sold 64,000 tickets in the two-and-a-half weeks since ticket purchasing was made available, while Odeon Cinema stated that they'd had the sales of over 60,000 tickets by 15 October. E! Online said of the film, based on its current record ticket selling, out-selling and making more revenue than """""
"films abounded, as did earthbound science fiction such as the ""Matrix"" trilogy. In 2005, the ""Star Wars"" saga was completed with the darkly themed """". Science-fiction also returned as a tool for political commentary in films such as ""A.I. Artificial Intelligence"", ""Minority Report"", ""Sunshine"", ""District 9"", ""Children of Men"", ""Serenity"", ""Sleep Dealer "", and ""Pandorum"". The 2000s also saw the release of ""Transformers"" (2007) and """" (2009), both of which resulted in worldwide box office success. In 2009, James Cameron's ""Avatar"" garnered worldwide box office success, and would later become the highest-grossing movie of all time. This movie was also"