Queensway Exploding Tanker Prop

DJ has provided the below pictures that show the tanker that was used in the explosion on the Queensway Bridge. Of note is the Chinese words on the car that verifies that Transformers remains in "Shanghai" for the explosion sequences that where shot at the location.

Thanks to DJ for the pictures.

HD Video of Queensway Explosion

There are multiple different shots and angles of the filming on Queensway Bridge that involves a big boom. Now from OneMoreNone via Movie Chronicles is a new angle in HD. This one shows the same explosion from the other side of the bridge and in pretty good close-up. Note that there is use of cusswords in the video so not entirely safe for work (or kids).

Autobots Roll Again and the Chevy Volt

As promised a few months ago, its now proven beyond any doubt that the Chevy Volt is in Transformers thanks to video from Modern Mythology (via Movie Chronicles). Previous pictures by Gettodeath of the blue and purple car looked close to the Volt but I wasn't sure. The close up video below now confirms it. I have to admit, the car in motion is pretty damn nice looking and Chevy should consider the coloring as standard for the line. The Volt may or may not be a Tranformer alt mode I find it hard to believe that Chevy has started a marketing campaign for a car not coming out until 2010 that there is not more to its role in the movie. Note the movie does autoplay, despite best efforts have not been able to disable that.

More Queensway Explosions on Video

To go along with Gettodeath's video at the Queensway Bridge are the three videos shot by FMD805. The first video is the Autobots on Shoreline Avenue as they film them driving down the road. The second video is a chase sequence involving Optimus Prime and the "Chinese" police. It shows three takes of pyrotechnics going off for unknown reason near the police as a camera car rigs goes through the middle of the explosion in the opposite direction. The third movie shows a larger explosion that has cars and debris flying into the air. Always fun to see things go BOOM!



Thanks to FMD805 for use of his videos.

Queensway Bridge Explosion Video, Pictures

Gettodeath, of the Autobots video, has struck again, this time with video and pictures of filming on the Queensway Bridge in Long Beach, CA yesterday.

The video shows filming in a highway portion as cars suddenly peal out of the way to probably avoid a CGI Transformer. After that it shows a massive looking explosion with debris flying everywhere. Pretty cool looking.

In addition he provided more pictures of vehicles including a blue Chevy Volt. In the third vehicle you can see what might be the same car (or just another prop car) as it crosses an intersection. The last picture is more of the aftermath of the explosion from the video.


Thanks to Gettodeath for the video and images.

Update: Removed reference to Volt being a prop car (as probably isn't) and also added below pictures which have been enhanced by Keith (thanks!) to better show off the vehicles details.

Autobots Waiting Pictures

Slash Film has posted the below pics that show the Autobot fleet as they wait for a call to arms. The pictures where shot by Ricky C who reports "Hey guys! I got some really great pictures from the Transformers 2 set in Long Beach. I tried to get more pictures of that grey car but it sped away before i could snap some good pictures. I was literally ten feet away from all of these. It was intense! Later on guys!" To see them in motion, just check out the video from Gettodeath here. Thanks to Melvin and Chris for the link.

Autobots, Roll Out

Gettodeath strikes again, this time with a very good video of the Autobot fleet as they drive by. I believe the footage was shot in the Queensbay Bridge area in Long Beach California. The shots show Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Bumblebee, the Chevy Beat, Trax, and the concept Corvette Centennial. I do believe this is the first time all of them have been seen together like this and its the first time the public has a view of the corvette in motion. The usual what, why, and so forth remains a mystery but very cool to see all the Transformer cars together.

Thanks to Gettodeath for the video.

Long Beach Explosion Video

From The Movie Chronicles is the below video of an explosion filmed for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen near the Queensway Bridge in Long Beach, CA. It was captured on a phone camera so the quality isn't the best but it still catches the entire explosion that looks pretty darn good.

Pictures from Queensway Bridge

The Movie Chronicles website scored the below pictures from mylordsinuhe and fg9 that show some of the vehicles and set for the Transformers 2 shoot at Queensway Bridge in Long Beach, CA. Most of the pictures show Optimus Prime and Chinese signs to dress the area as part of Shanghai, China. As for the backend of the car in the first pic, that is the Chevy Corvette concept car that is currently rumored to be the Corvette Centennial.

Ranger565 posted a brief report of what he saw when he visited the area.

OK Well I work in the area and they have the whole area set up to be China, as you guys know. Now I did see Prime, Bumblebee, the silver corvette, 2 blue cars (small) and Ironhide. All were parked on the back lot behind Catalina Landing!

The scene I witnessed was a traffic scene where they were driving down Shoreline Drive and then 2 flatbed Trucks merge into traffic. THEN BOOOM!!! One of the two trucks blew in half.

NOTE: The Autobots were not in the blow up scene. That’s it the stunt guys got out the cars and the Helicopter flew off. But man that truck blue the trailer hitch right off. Then I heard that it may not have gone according to plan. Both trucks were [supposed] to blow up.

More Burnt But Clothed Shia Pics

INF Daily has more pictures of a burned Shia LaBeouf on the Transformers 2 set. The previous set showed him shirtless, this shows him with the equally trashed shirt on. Over all it continues to reinforce the notion that Sam Witwicky is going to get kicked around something fierce in this movie. Thanks to AshMD13 for the link.

"Shanghai" Production Pics

Gettodeath has provided additional production pics of Transformers in the LA area as they prep a site for shooting. As the Chinese signage indicates, shooting continues for "Shanghai, China" as the site seems to be related to what was shot in Bethelhem, PA and San Pedro, CA. Whether or not it was first unit or second unit and the what, who, and so forth is unknown.

Thanks to Gettodeath for the pictures.

Shia Bloody and Burnt

Through the magic of make-up, Shia LaBeouf looks like he was on the receiving end of a blast that didn't go well. The rather extensive damage is on Shia's left side and likely part of how the hand injury is being integrated into Transformers 2 storyline. Even if its not, this does seem to indicate that this movie is going to be a lot more vicious then the first movie.

Of note is it appears that for shooting purposes Shia has a much smaller wrist splint. Not sure if its a sign of how well he is healing or just a way to make it easier to film his scenes. Below are a few key pictures and the full gallery is on JustJared. Thanks to Rich for the link.

More Pics of Megan on LA Set

Megan-Fox.net has more pictures of Megan Fox on the LA set of Transformers 2. The pictures are from August 21st and show Shia entertaining Megan between takes with a sock puppet. Also shows Ramon Rodriguez, Shia's stunt double and Bay. Below are a few pictures but the full gallery can be found here.