FHM: Megan Fox Sexiest Woman in the World

After an internet voting count of 9 million + votes, FHM has declared Transformer's Megan Fox the sexiest woman in the world. Last year she was number 65 in FHM's annual ranking of famous females. I wonder what the trophy looks look for winning. Congrats I guess. I don't think the "victory" is a career boon but I guess it doesn't hurt either. The full list of 100 is here.

Megan Fox Topless In Next Movie?

According to Dark Horizons, Transformers star Megan Fox may appear topless in "Jennifer's Body" which was written by Juno scribe Diablo Cody. "Reitman confirmed on Howard Stern yesterday that Fox ("Transformers") will be appearing topless in a scene in which she has lured a guy into the woods with her. She'll be wearing a skirt and apparently her hair will cover some parts." I read that to mean that she will be covering her goody bits with her hair so the sexuality is there without the peek-a-boo.

While this isn't Transformers II news, I figure the myriad of Megan Fox fans would be delighted by the news.

Update: The above has been verified with pictures that show Megan Fox in nothing but pasties and bathing suit bottom. Absolutely gorgeous and the pics are not work safe.

Extended Cut of Bay's Verizon FiOS

Bay has released the extended cut of his Verizon FiOS "awesome" ad. Basically a few more Transformers shots and explosions have been added. The previous version can be found here.

Transformers to XBox Live UK

Paramount Pictures has confirmed that it has extended its deal with Microsoft to bring its library of films to XBox Live for rent. As a result, starting tomorrow, Feb. 19th, Transformers will be available in the XBox Live Marketplace video Store.

Now the article is written from the UK perspective and since I don't have an XBox 360 I don't know if Transformers is already available stateside on the XBox and this is just an expansion into the UK or if it’s coming out both US and UK tomorrow. I guess look for it and learn the hard way starting tomorrow. (source)

Brief IMAX Review

I finally answered the siren call and dropped $12 to see Transformers at the IMAX. To sum its basically the theatrical release about two stories tall. The extra scenes where fine but no big deal either. It was fun in the theatre and fun at the IMAX. The main pluses of seeing it at the theatre (as a male) is seeing the lovely Rachael Taylor and Megan Fox writ large and seeing the Transformers action extra large. The IMAX really lets you appreciate the detail that went into the Transformers as lot of stuff becomes visible such as battle wear, chipped paint on the faces, things like that. Its just astonishing how well done ILM and Digitial Domain did the TFs and further supports that they moved the CGI bar higher. As far as the camera shake and the like, no seasickness. If (like me) you don't like all that shaking, it was equalally annoying as it was in the theatre. I still get a kick out of touches for the Transfans put in the film such as the Jazz vs Bonecrusher that nearly mirrors Kup vs Blitzwing from the animated film. With the DVD release only two weeks away, its up to you to decide if those pluses where are worth a repeat visit. Since I only saw the movie once in the theatre, a repeat viewing extra large was worth the price of admission.

Transformers IMAX Starts Today

For those with an entertainment focused IMAX near you, Transformers should now be out, replacing Harry Potter 5. If you go and see it, be sure to add a comment on what you think and whether its worth the higher cost of admission for us fence sitters.

IMAX Deleted Scenes Descriptions

Over at the TFW2005.com forums, "beatrush" has posted a description of the two minutes of scenes added to the IMAX release of Transformers. The summation is the scenes are slight additions to existing scenes in the movie and does not include new CGI or Transformer elements. Here there be spoilers.

From the post:

I just got back from an advanced screening of the Imax Transformers.

We still do not know the fate of Barricade We do not see any new footage of any battles

First additional Scene is Sam picking up his friend who climbed the tree in the park. He makes fun of sam's car about being yellow.

Second additional scene is at the police station when sam gets arrested and they make him watch a video about what drugs do to your brain. The video is amusing but nothing great

Third additional scene has the agent from Section 7 makes Sam take a test to see if he is lying inside the van by making him look into a device to see his pupils dialate.

Fourth additional scene is where the sector 7 agent tells the group about a room where he likes to meditate in (the part before they see the all spark cube)

Fifth additional scene is where one of the army guys goes into a pawn shop and tries to pawn his watch to get the shortwave radios

There may have been something new in the credits but I didnt think about checking until I left.

London IMAX Tickets Contest

Transformers At The Moon with Paramount Pictures UK is sponsoring a contest to win IMAX tickets to Transformers in London. Not a trip to London, just tickets to see the movie at an IMAX theatre in London so making sure your close to the city might be a good first step before entering the contest.

If interested, the full details are here.
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Transformers IMAX Five Minutes Longer?

According to Superherohype, the IMAX version of Transformers may be 149 minutes long versus 144 minutes of the theatrical release. That's five minutes of extra stuff. where two of those minutes is confirmed extra footage. Could the other three minutes also be additional footage? My theory is the three minutes is credits for the IMAX conversion.

Transformers IMAX Ticket Contest

ComingSoon.net and and Paramount are having a contest to give 50 pairs of tickets for Transformers at the IMAX (out 9/21). The grand price winner also will get a Megatron Toy, hat, Optimus key chain and BEEOTCH Air Freshener. Thanks to Scott of 1-18-08 Blog for the info.

Click here for details and to register.

Transformers IMAX With 2 Additional Minutes

According the the Michael Bay blog, the IMAX release of Transformers will have two additional minutes of footage. What that footage is, where, etc is not indicated.

I contacted Michael to verify if the IMAX release of Transformers will include additional footage not seen in the first theatrical release, and he has confirmed that there will be about 2 extra minutes.

Personally, with the DVD coming out three weeks later I am just going to save the $12 per ticket cost and buy the DVD. May change my mind but I shall let others be the guinea pigs and let the rest of us know how it goes.

Transformers Coming to IMAX on 9/21

According to Superherohype.com, Paramount Pictures will release Transformers to IMAX starting on September 21st. The movie will also include additional footage not in the theatrical release from the summer. Giant transforming robots on a giant screen with excellent sound. Doesn't get better then that. Thanks to Max for the link.

Transformers Movie Props for Charity Auction

There is an auction going on for Transformers props on eBay. The sales of the items will go to the Fisher House Foundation Inc, which supports injured troops and veterans. The items up for auction include Sam's costume, signed Optimus Prime toy, Pentagon Press Pass, a toy collection and many other items.
Click premiereprops7 for the entire list of items up for auction.
Also TFW2005 has the list of links on the individual items here.

So if your a collector, be sure to bid.

U.K. July10th Transformers Screening

According to a post on TFW2005, Vue Cinemas is doing a pre-screening of Transformers at three locations in the UK - Islington, Southport, and Birmingham. So if your close to there, click here to order em before they sell out.