Spoiler Warning: This news post and the associated discussion thread may contain spoilers from the upcoming Transformers: Bumblebee movie by director Travis Knight.
Thanks to an article posted on Discussing Film (generally considered as a reliable source), we now have a juicy piece of information regarding the appearance of Cybertron, which was first revealed during San Diego Comic Con 2018, on the aforementioned movie.
The info not only describes what characters we will see as cameos, it also describes when and how they will be featured.
To keep things spoiler free, we will let you in on the info, after the jump. You can check out the full article at Discussing Film.
News Post image: Cybertron by Aaron Limonick (based on War For Cybertron video game).
Spoilers Below!
We can confirm that the film will open on Cybertron and will be briefly visited later again. Fans of Transformer’s “Generation 1” will be pleased for the film will showcase many iconic autobots and decepticons- all which sport designs identical to their 1980s cartoon counterparts.
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Yes, Bumblebee will represent G1 very well with the film being set in 1986. The transformers on Cybertron will not only look the way they did in the 80s but will also be seen transforming into stylish cybertronian vehicles.
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So, what iconic transformers can you expect to see in ‘Bumblebee’? Fans will have a fun time scanning the battlefields on Cybertron for many instantly recognizable characters. Three that stand out in the film are Soundwave, Shockwave, and Cliffjumper. Note that these are only brief cameos and most of them are not speaking roles. Blitzwing, Dropkick, and Shatter are the only decepticon key players in the film. Optimus Prime (once again voiced by Peter Cullen) has a role larger than a brief cameo, but do not expect to see him engage in any action on earth. One should expect his classic 80s design to look just as good as they imagined it to be.
daniel 97
Yeah that would make them recognizable! Which basically means they'll pretty much look the same way as they do on Earth. Which makes no sense.
Cyborgraptor
If this is true, I wonder why everyone is looking like there G1 counterparts, including Optimus, except the one guy we've seen that looks G1 isn't?
Gordon_4
Easy boys, don’t over-egg the pudding. Bumblebee and three Decepticons is enough for a decent action adventure story. Start small and build upwards.
jackgaughan
If this is real, wow neat, nice wee set piece to open on, with some cute cameos, if it isn't ah well.
Doubt it would be real, seems like an odd thing to do on a movie with modest budget for a franchise movie. Though, you could just trim the fat of the DOTM Shockwave model to make rendering quicker, paint the Bumblebee model red for Cliffjumper, toss in a through Blitzwing models (don't @ me) in different colours and call it a day, he says not knowing the trials of making a completely CGI opening with complicated CG characters.
Red Goblin
Absolutely no source whatsoever. If it was Joblo i would believe it in a heartbeat since they have actual insiders.
Paxtin
To be fair, it's been kind of a back and forth on both ends that's ultimately turned into a vicious cycle at this point.
We have it with any other version of the franchise, there are still fans who will give people crap about TFA.
Terrellatron
Ain't that the truth theyre the same ones that opposed Beast wars, RID early 2000s one, Armada ,Transformers Animated and Prime