Character Names & Images for Transformers Movie

by Crazy, filed in Movies, Toys on Aug.18, 2006

1:45 PM: In a live webcast, Transformers scriptwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman revealed the names of the characters to be used in the feature film.

Autobots

Optimus Prime
Bumblebee
Jazz
Ratchet
Ironhide

Decepticons

Megatron
Starscream
Brawl
Barricade
Bonecrusher
Scorponok
Frenzy
Blackout

5:45 PM UPDATE: TFW2005 has a roundup of info from the chat, including descriptions of the characters.

Four new images from the movie set have surfaced on FLIKR. We’re going to mirror those images in the (likely) event they disappear.
The first 2 are a close-up of Optimus Prime’s grill, and a group shot of the four of the autobots. You’ll recognize the black pickup as Ironhide, the yellow Camaro is Bumblebee, Optimus Prime is the semi, and the hummer/ambulance is Ratchet. Not pictured is Jazz, who has yet to be spotted on film or discussed in set reports.

The second two images are major spoilers you can see them after the jump. You will see a final robot design and find out a major plot point by clicking ahead.

UPDATE: We now have posted some of the toy prototypes and some concept images after the jump. Same spoiler rules apply.

You’ve been warned. Now lets go!

One last chance to turn back now.

Alright, here we go.
This is Bumblebee. We’ve seen him before, but on his back and not a very good shot. While this is a very small picture, its easy to see he’s unlike any Transformer in the series 22 year history. As you can see, he’s very big but the writers maintain he’s the runt of the Autobots, so the mass of the rest of the team is probably staggering. Its hard to see his face, though its very likely that they’ll be animating his face even when they use the model for shooting, so I wouldn’t worry about that.

This is Megatron. Or at least part of him. Megatron is found frozen in in the arctic early in the movie, so they constructed his lower half with the ice covering him. His upper torso will be rendered in CG, and you can spot the cardboard head hovering above the model for actors to reference for scenes. Theres very little in the way of detail here, but being as this is one of the few actual Transformer parts constructed, its worth showing.

10:50 PM UPDATE:
Kickback from TFW2005 has posted several prototypes and concepts from the movie. As before, I mirror them here.
From left to right: Optimus Prime, Blackout, Blackout (toy), Starscream (toy), and Scorponok (toy)

Tags: Transformers

joerammstein

Awesome. Can’t wait to see Shia LaBeouf transform into Loomis Freeman.
joerammstein

Awesome. Can’t wait to see Shia LaBeouf transform into Loomis Freeman.
http://www.thatsorange.com/ TheOrange

Wow.

I’m not totally digging the skeletal look. I get that Bay wants them to look alien, but their bodies look honestly very unprotected in Robot Mode. All the more reason to use the vehicle forms? I might be able to get behind that if it factors in somehow.

Prime’s alright, as far as that goes, but Bumblebee is a disappointment.

I’m all over Scorponok, though. GODDAMN.

So much for waiting to see them until the film…

~Sean
http://www.thatsorange.com TheOrange

Wow.

I’m not totally digging the skeletal look. I get that Bay wants them to look alien, but their bodies look honestly very unprotected in Robot Mode. All the more reason to use the vehicle forms? I might be able to get behind that if it factors in somehow.

Prime’s alright, as far as that goes, but Bumblebee is a disappointment.

I’m all over Scorponok, though. GODDAMN.

So much for waiting to see them until the film…

~Sean
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

You’re assuming that somehow their fibreglass car parts are somehow stronger than their ALIEN METAL skeletons?
http://powet.tv Zac Shipley

You’re assuming that somehow their fibreglass car parts are somehow stronger than their ALIEN METAL skeletons?
http://www.thatsorange.com/ TheOrange

In keeping with the “in disguise” bit, I’m going to assume that it just looks like fiberglass.

This plan is flawless.

~Sean
http://www.thatsorange.com TheOrange

In keeping with the “in disguise” bit, I’m going to assume that it just looks like fiberglass.

This plan is flawless.

~Sean
http://www.fightingreality.com/blog Crazy

I can’t put my finger on it, but I swear I’ve seen the designs for that Starscream figure before. I remember specifically those odd bird like legs. I’m going to see if I can find them.
http://www.fightingreality.com/blog Crazy

I can’t put my finger on it, but I swear I’ve seen the designs for that Starscream figure before. I remember specifically those odd bird like legs. I’m going to see if I can find them.
http://adamrulz.com/ aDam

Loomis? What a bizarre reference that no one but me could possibly get.
http://adamrulz.com/ aDam

Loomis? What a bizarre reference that no one but me could possibly get.
http://www.fightingreality.com/blog Crazy
http://www.fightingreality.com/blog Crazy
alexander

megatron looks like crap and so does starscream. starscream looks very distorted… where’s megatron’s famous cannon??? the faces look NOTHING alike the originals… i guess i shouldn’t get my hopes up for this movie. i think michael bay knows NOTHING about the original transformers.
alexander

megatron looks like crap and so does starscream. starscream looks very distorted… where’s megatron’s famous cannon??? the faces look NOTHING alike the originals… i guess i shouldn’t get my hopes up for this movie. i think michael bay knows NOTHING about the original transformers.
zach

im kind of disappointed with the whole look of them. I was really hoping for them to look semi-similar to when I was a kid. thank god they are using the original prime voice. welcome to 2007 i guess……F the nostalgia……
zach

im kind of disappointed with the whole look of them. I was really hoping for them to look semi-similar to when I was a kid. thank god they are using the original prime voice. welcome to 2007 i guess……F the nostalgia……
Lane

I’m not to surprised that the new movie robots don’t follow the originals all that much. Michael Bay is trying to put his own spin on this fresh looking movie. I am a Gen. 1 Nut! i love the originals from the early 80’s and love that they well in essance remain sacred. So if this movie blows then it doesn’t really tarnish the original like the series’ of recent memory (besides beast wars, that was actually cool) seriously what the hell was with those stupid mini-cons. RETARDED! but as for this movie i think it’ll be really good and well put together I’m just as disapointed as most people about megatron but I’ll reserve final judgement when i see him in action. Starscream always looked and acted like a weird sissy prick, and he still does… so that’s all good.
I just hope the acting and story line is good and doesn’t ruin the whole line of series.
Lane

I’m not to surprised that the new movie robots don’t follow the originals all that much. Michael Bay is trying to put his own spin on this fresh looking movie. I am a Gen. 1 Nut! i love the originals from the early 80’s and love that they well in essance remain sacred. So if this movie blows then it doesn’t really tarnish the original like the series’ of recent memory (besides beast wars, that was actually cool) seriously what the hell was with those stupid mini-cons. RETARDED! but as for this movie i think it’ll be really good and well put together I’m just as disapointed as most people about megatron but I’ll reserve final judgement when i see him in action. Starscream always looked and acted like a weird sissy prick, and he still does… so that’s all good.
I just hope the acting and story line is good and doesn’t ruin the whole line of series.
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

I love how people continue to blame Bay for the designs, like he was the one engineering all the shit and not ILM and Hasbro.
http://powet.tv Zac Shipley

I love how people continue to blame Bay for the designs, like he was the one engineering all the shit and not ILM and Hasbro.
levi

*ORGASM!!*
levi

*ORGASM!!*
randyman

what happen to bumblebee? where’s the vintage yellow volkswagen beetle? its much better to change him on the new volkswagen beetle type, but common, not that yellow drag car. he is much look like jazz, change the color and put no.4 on the hood.

im very disappointed, ive been a very diehard fan of transformers eversince, really im waiting for this kind hitech movie, but not changing their appearances. i know the movie is great for lots of special effects, but spielberg and bay dont know nothing about the original transformers.

it’s much better if they change the title of movie .. from transformers… to terminator 4 (attact of the transforming aliens).. am i ryt?

for guys who loves the oldschool transformers like me… this movie sucks!
randyman

what happen to bumblebee? where’s the vintage yellow volkswagen beetle? its much better to change him on the new volkswagen beetle type, but common, not that yellow drag car. he is much look like jazz, change the color and put no.4 on the hood.

im very disappointed, ive been a very diehard fan of transformers eversince, really im waiting for this kind hitech movie, but not changing their appearances. i know the movie is great for lots of special effects, but spielberg and bay dont know nothing about the original transformers.

it’s much better if they change the title of movie .. from transformers… to terminator 4 (attact of the transforming aliens).. am i ryt?

for guys who loves the oldschool transformers like me… this movie sucks!
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

VW would sign off on Bumblebee. the producers made a lot of excuses like they wanted a more sleek form, but the reality is VW won’t let their brand be associated with a violent movie.

And this movie is not made for ‘oldschool’ transfromers fans. We got our movie.
http://powet.tv Zac Shipley

VW would sign off on Bumblebee. the producers made a lot of excuses like they wanted a more sleek form, but the reality is VW won’t let their brand be associated with a violent movie.

And this movie is not made for ‘oldschool’ transfromers fans. We got our movie.
Ian

well, they make up for ability at least
http://www,google.com Ian

well, they make up for ability at least
Mark

wow incenerator is soooooooo coooooool i will buy a collectors edition toy of incenerator…..
Mark

wow incenerator is soooooooo coooooool i will buy a collectors edition toy of incenerator…..
mikey

k, i think you’re all gettin bent outta shape for nothing, one, the mavie looks fantastic, by any standards, i was so surprised at how they adapted it, two its not gonna be like the cartoon, mainly because its not a cartoon, just like you don’t go see 300 for it’s historical value, you don’t go to see transformers, to watch somethnig that’s been done already
mikey

k, i think you’re all gettin bent outta shape for nothing, one, the mavie looks fantastic, by any standards, i was so surprised at how they adapted it, two its not gonna be like the cartoon, mainly because its not a cartoon, just like you don’t go see 300 for it’s historical value, you don’t go to see transformers, to watch somethnig that’s been done already
chris

Well, the fact that they are all Chevys is just ridiculous. That’s why Bumblebee is not a VW as well, because this whole movie is based around a shitty brand of american car doing a blatant sham of product placement and crapping all over an awesome concept to market their new cars.
chris

Well, the fact that they are all Chevys is just ridiculous. That’s why Bumblebee is not a VW as well, because this whole movie is based around a shitty brand of american car doing a blatant sham of product placement and crapping all over an awesome concept to market their new cars.
Jefarion

Why r u guys are complaining sooo much. This is a movie not oldschool cartoon. U guys watched the movie? I did. Im in malaysia. Its been released here on 28th. I loved it. It was awasome. Watch it then leave ur comment. They put allot of affort in this movie. Dnt blame bay. This movie rocks.
Jefarion

Why r u guys are complaining sooo much. This is a movie not oldschool cartoon. U guys watched the movie? I did. Im in malaysia. Its been released here on 28th. I loved it. It was awasome. Watch it then leave ur comment. They put allot of affort in this movie. Dnt blame bay. This movie rocks.
Mel

Rubbish movie but still enjoy it…
Mel

Rubbish movie but still enjoy it…
steve

yall are crazy. u cant compare a cartoon to this movie. it just cant be done. the movie was OMG ORGASMIC… all the cars are cool, and GM isnt plastered everywhere… theirs like 4-5 scenes with it, besides the car seens when they are in goin from 1 place to another. i do have to say the huge black GMC is so boss lol
steve

yall are crazy. u cant compare a cartoon to this movie. it just cant be done. the movie was OMG ORGASMIC… all the cars are cool, and GM isnt plastered everywhere… theirs like 4-5 scenes with it, besides the car seens when they are in goin from 1 place to another. i do have to say the huge black GMC is so boss lol
Larry

I jus saw the movie and it was sickk as hell. I’m an old school transformers fan, but I can appreciate this fresh spin on things. the new bumble bee is awsome and even megatron. it’s 2007 and time to switch things up a bit
Larry

I jus saw the movie and it was sickk as hell. I’m an old school transformers fan, but I can appreciate this fresh spin on things. the new bumble bee is awsome and even megatron. it’s 2007 and time to switch things up a bit
Ian

look, just enjoy the effort the makers put in ok? after all, the plot and c.g.i. kept us all in our seats
http://www,google.com Ian

look, just enjoy the effort the makers put in ok? after all, the plot and c.g.i. kept us all in our seats
jeff

this movie was awesome. plain and simple.
jeff

this movie was awesome. plain and simple.
MissMurder

I think that Transformes was a great movie unlike other ppl who dnt hav a taste in movies!
MissMurder

I think that Transformes was a great movie unlike other ppl who dnt hav a taste in movies!

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