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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Los Angeles Times has published an article regarding the involvement of General Motors in the upcoming Michael Bay movie; Transformers: Age Of Extinction. In other words… Product Placement.

The "Transformers" franchise is uniquely suited to automotive product placement because many main characters are cars that change into robots. In the film, a Trax transforms into a robot of the same name. The car appears in a portion of the movie that was shot and takes place in China.

"This is the first big American brand making a play for China via product placement," said Deborah Harpur, chief executive of Mogul Inc., an entertainment marketing agency specializing in product placement. "It's a fantastic platform to do this kind of deal."

Paramount and GM began discussing the appearance of the Trax in the film in late 2012, said LeeAnne Stables, executive vice president of worldwide marketing partnerships for Paramount.

GM indicated that it would soon be launching a new SUV that would target "young, urban twentysomethings." Stables said that in China that same demographic has come of age with "Transformers" movies, making the Trax a good fit for the film.

You can read the rest of the article at LA Times.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Possible New Robot Name Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Back in 2012 after the release of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, we here on TFW2005 held a community game night for the various Multiplayer modes, and it was met with some pretty decent results.

With another Transformers game reaching store shelves later on this month, it's time to try it yet again! All day on Saturday July 5th, TFW2005 will be holding it's second community game day, for Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark's Escalation mode! There are no special events, or prizes planned for this event, as it is just an excuse to have fun and get to know more people over on TFW2005.

While you do not have to register in a thread or whatever for the community game night, it'd be very much appreciated if interested players submitted their Xbox Live or Playstation Network ID/Gamertags in the thread for ease of access, as well as what specific console they'd be playing on. Steam players, you can do the same, or simply join the pre-existing unofficial TFW2005 Steam group for a simpler time. Further details, including organization and the current gamertag/ID list so far are in the first post of the thread. Click here to take the jump.

Original Source: TFW2005 Community Game Night II: Rise of the Dark Spark, July 5th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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It saddens us here at TFW2005 to bring you the news that voice actor and legendary radio star, Casey Kasem, has passed away at the age of 82. If you were a fan of the original Transformers cartoon, Casey Kasem provided the voices for Cliffjumper, Bluestreak, Dr. Arkeville and Teletraan-1. He was also known for his roles as Shaggy on Scooby Doo and Robin on the Super-Friends. Outside of voice acting, he was known as the host of American Top 40 and had one of the most prolific careers in radio history. Unfortunately, the last several months of Casey's life has had it's share in drama. In October of last year, he was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. A disease often confused with Parkinson's. The disease left Kasem unable to speak. On June 12th, his family took him off of life support, and he passed away earlier today.

Our condolences go out to his family, friends and fans. One last long distance dedication from us here at TFW, thanks for getting Megatron dead set in your view finder!

Original Source: Casey Kasem Has Passed Away @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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New TV Spot for Transformers: Age Of Extinction has hit You Tube. The new spot contains the some of the scenes from Samsung Curved TC Promo. We get a good look at Drift, Hound and a battle between Bumblebee and Lockdown. For the first time, we hear John Goodman as Hound.

Original Source: New Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction TV Spot - Autobots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The inspiration behind the very cool Junkheap figure for Age of Extinction, the Waste Management company, is at it again. Waste Management via their Facebook page is offering a special promotion to win movie tickets to the 4th live action film or a chance to win a trip to Paramount Studios! You'll need a Facebook account to enter your info in for a chance to win, so if you have one head on over to try your luck and remember: "Think Green, Think Clean!"

Original Source: Waste Management Age of Extinction Promotion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Funko's Pop Vinyl (Movies) Metallic Optimus Prime is out! It is a Barnes and Noble exclusive, and are hitting stores now. Check out an in hand shot from boards member JukeOutlander and then get hunting at your local B&N.

Original Source: Metallic Pop Vinyl TF4 Optimus Prime at Barnes and Noble @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Looks like Hasbro is getting in on the Angry Birds craze again with one of their own brands this time, Transformers! A mash up similar to Angry Birds Star Wars is coming, this time featuring the Transformers as birdies and piggies battling it out. There will be a new game from Rovio, licensed goods, and game products featuring Hasbro's TelePod technology seen before with Angry Birds Star Wars. Check out the official press release and artwork after the break!

Original Source: Hasbro and Rovio Announce Angry Birds Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Big Red has posted a very cool Promotional Video for the release of Transformers: Age Of Extinction, which really should not be given any introduction. Enjoy!

"Big Red's tribute to TRANSFORMERS fans everywhere is here! How Will YOU Prepare for the new film, Transformers: Age of Extinction in theaters June 27th? Tell us what you think."

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Big Red Promotional Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor TFsource just dropped us a line with their latest Sourcenews! Check out what's going on over at the Source with the newsletter and links below!

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we're getting ready for Botcon with new preorders on the site like Transformers 4 - Lost Age - Rusty Optimus Prime - Limited Edition, 2014 Generations Deluxe and Legends, Make Toys Citybot Series MCB-02 - Utopia, WB-03A, MP-10 - Masterpiece Eva Optimus Prime - Limited Edition Figure, Kids logic - Mecha Nations MN-02 Black Convoy, and even Transforming Sushi! Instock this week we have items like Before and After - Six Sigma - Japanese Version - Red Arms, TFCC 2014 Subscription Exclusive - Barricade with Frenzy, Unique Toys - Metropolis - Metroplex Add on Kit and War Lord - Full Set of 5 Figures - Loose Figure Set, TFC Toys - Project Ares - TFC-03 Conabus and a restock of the very popular PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden and TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5! Be sure to visit the Source Blog for our latest Source Articles, Reviews and Interviews! Visit our sister site theToySource.com for non-transformers collectibles! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now Up For Preorder - Make Toys Citybot Series MCB-02 - Utopia
2. Now Up for Preorder - WB-03A!
3. New preorder up - MP-10 - Masterpiece Eva Optimus Prime - Limited Edition Figure!
4. Now Up for Preorder - Transformers 4 - Lost Age - Rusty Optimus Prime - Limited Edition!
5. New Generations Deluxe and Legends figures preorders up!
6. Now up for preorder - Transforming Sushi!
7. New preorder up - Kids logic - Mecha Nations MN-02 Black Convoy!
8. MMC Updates! Bovis Restocked!
9. New preorder up - Sentinel Transformers Pens and Megadrive Megatron!
10. New preorder up - FansToys FT-06 Sever!
11. Now Instock - TFSS 2.0 Barricade and Frenzy!
12. 3rd Party Customs Update!
13. Now Instock - TFC Toys Conabus, Phlogeus and Gumball!
14. Unique Toys - New Instock and Restocked Items!
15. TW-01B Hegemon 2nd Edition Preorder Update!
16. theToySource Updates!
17. Source Blog Updates!
18. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
19. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource Sourcenews for June 16, 2014! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Maketoys will be joining us this year at TFcon Toronto 2014. Look for their booth in the dealer room as well as information as part of the 3rd Party Product Preview on the Saturday for all the details.

TFcon Toronto – The world's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place July 11th to 13th, 2014. TFcon will return to the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers. You can book your discounted room now via the 2014 hotel reservation website. TFcon Toronto preregistration is now online. This is the only way to reserve the 2014 exclusive MASTERPIECE SHAFTER and to sign up for the customizing classes.

TFcon Toronto 2014 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including SUSAN BLU the voice of Generation 1 Arcee and voice director for Beast Wars, Beast Machines and Transformers Animated, GARRY CHALK the voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines and Optimus Prime in Armada, Energon and Cybertron as well as AARON ARCHER former Creative Lead for all Transformers partnerships, NEIL KAPLAN the voice of Optimus Prime in Robots in Disguise, SARAH STONE artist for IDW’s Transformers: Windblade miniseries, Transformers: Robots in Disguise ongoing series comic book artist ANDREW GRIFFITH, Transformers colorist JOSH PEREZ, Transformers toy designer and artist MARVIN MARIANO, the man behind LilFormers MATT MOYLAN and a live performance by THE CYBERTRONIC SPREE with more TBA.

Original Source: Maketoys to attend TFcon Toronto 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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It's Botcon week already! Each year we like to count down to Botcon weekend with a look back at the figures we clamor over, and see where they are on eBay. This year is a year of anniversaries. The Transformers are 30, Botcon is turning 20, and Fun Publications is celebrating their 10th show. But today we will look back at the first 10.

The first 10 years were run by the creators of Botcon, The Hartmans (for the most part) along with 3H for a few. That's a whole other story, we're focusing on the toys here. Early on, there were only 1 or 2 a year, very simple repaints for the most part. As the brand grew, so did the toys. Eventually getting new heads and very detailed paint applications. Below is a list of 1994 - 2004. Check out the figures and see if you can fill in your collection, or just check to see where figures you have are selling!



1994
Breakdown

1995
Nightracer

1996
Onyx Primal

1997
Packrat Fractyl

1998
Antagony Vice Grip

1999
Sandstorm Windrazor

2000
Apelinq Shockaract

2001
Tigatron Arcee

2002
Tap Out Glyph Cat Scan Cyclonus Rook

2003
Sideswipe Sunstreaker Roulette Shadow Striker

2004
Megazarak Sentinel Maximus Breakdown

Check back all week for more Botcon figures on eBay!

*Note: These links go to search results, and there may not be any listings for that particular toy at the time of clicking.

Original Source: Botcon Countdown - The First 10 Years on eBay @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We have yet another TV Spot for Transformers: Age Of Extinction. This one doesn’t have new footage but it goes behind the scenes to look at the IMAX 3D 4K Digital Camera in action.

Transformers: Age of Extinction is the first feature film to ever use the new IMAX3D Digital Camera. Exclusively in IMAX theatres, sequences filmed with the IMAX3D Digital Cameras will be presented in a 1.9:1 aspect ratio – offering moviegoers 26% more of the image than standard cinemas for a truly immersive IMAX 3D experience. The production team on Transformers: Age of Extinction was able to capture major action sequences of the film – including chase scenes and helicopter shots – in high-resolution 3D in a way that was previously impossible thanks to the compact size of the new cameras.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction IMAX TV Spot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers (and Godzilla) artist Matt Frank has stopped by to show us a print that will be available at BotCon 2014, titled "All Hail Grimlock"! The piece is drawn by Frank himself, with colors by Thomas Deer. It features space t-rexes from across the ages, showing Grimlock's multiple different incarnations throughout the years (including a certain unfortunate green backhoe).

There will be lots available there, and you'll also have the opportunity to meet both Frank and Deer themselves, in addition to getting the print signed by them.

Check it out after the jump!

Original Source: All Hail Grimlock - Matt Frank/Thomas Deer BotCon 2014 Print @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Jagex have dropped us a line to let all of you know that they will be having another live stream session for their Transformers Universe game! The stream will be taking place at 6pm GMT tomorrow - that's 1pm EST. Be sure to join in the fun on the Transformers Universe Twitch TV channel.


That is not all though, as Jagex have also shared a couple of new bits of concept art on their Facebook page - one showing a Terrorcon standing amid a devastated landscape, and another showing a large Cybertronian stomping around near a gas station. Be sure to check both out!


Botcon attendees - we have also heard that Jagex will be at this year's Botcon in Pasadena, California this weekend. Botcon 2014 kicks off on June 19, 2014 and runs through to June 22 - be sure to stop by the Jagex booth and check out what they have on offer.

Original Source: Jagex Transformers Universe Live Stream 17 June 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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To promote the upcoming Transformers Age of Extinction, Paramount has teamed up with private hire cell phone app Uber to allow fans a chance to roll with Optimus Prime in three US cities!

The Optimus Prime truck will be in the following cities on the following dates and times:

Dallas
June 16th | 1pm-7pm
Phoenix
June 19th | 1pm-7pm
Los Angeles
June 21st | 1pm-7pm

The way it works is on the day and time when Optimus is in your city, you open the Uber app, tap the Autobots option, tap “set pickup location” and then tap “ROLL OUT!” If you're lucky you'll be picked up by Optimus Prime for a 15 minute Transformers driving experience!

Check out the full details on the Uber blog.

Original Source: Uber and Optimus Prime Team Up to Roll Out an Exciting Promotion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There is another Age of Extinction launch promo coming up this weekend, this time in the Philippines. Toys R Us in Robinsons Place Manila over this weekend, June 21 and 22, will be offering the chance to receive one of four "Tritanium Silver" exclusive versions of the Wave 1 Age of Extinction Deluxe class toys with any single purchase worth P8,500 or more.

You might remember these silver chrome versions of the Deluxes - they have been available at other launch events throughout Asia when the Age of Extinction toyline launched. Now it seems they are going to be available once again. A big thanks go to TFW member bny888 and to Eric John A. Cruz.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Silver Chrome Deluxes Giveaway in the Philippines @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Boards member Deceptigtar for sharing some high res pics of the upcoming Hasbro Masterpiece Sunstorm. The very bright repaint is due out at Toys R Us as an exclusive soon. Check out the shots after the break. I'm lovin it!

Original Source: New Hasbro Masterpiece Sunstorm Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Renderform have updated their Facebook page to announce some all-new entries into their weapons series which will make their debut at Botcon 2014. The new weapons are the Leo Justice Sword, Leo Magnum Hammer, and Leo Savior Shield. A new version of the Blackguard weapon kit, named "Blackguard Slasher" will also be available. The weapons have been designed with the Botcon 2014 Pirates VS Knights theme in mind, and would go particularly well if the rumored Thundertron as Alpha Trion were to happen as an exclusive - although these will look great on any version of the mold, such as the Japanese Leo Prime or Go Prime redecos.

Original Source: Renderform Leo Justice Sword, Magnum Hammer, and Savior Shield @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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SXS Toys have unveiled a new image of their unofficial Blurr via their Weibo page. SXS-02 is going to be of a size with a Masterpiece Transformer, shown standing almost the same height as Masterpiece Sideswipe, and judging by the color of plastic parts, features some level of finger articulation. However, does Masterpiece size Masterpiece level of quality make? Check out the image and judge for yourself.

Original Source: SXS Toys Unofficial Blurr Prototype Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Tranformers Facebook page has updated with details of the latest event for Mobage's Transformers Legends game. The next event seems to be named "Me Grimlock King"! It's a team battle event with lots of love for the mighty Dinobot commander. Artwork for the event suggests more than one iteration of Grimlock will be featured in this event, with a King Grimlock, Generation 1 Grimlock and a hybrid of Classics and Fall of Cybertron Grimlocks all shown in the Facebook post. We've mirrored the art, which is as always pretty awesome - check it out.

Original Source: Transformers Legends Game "Me Grimlock King" Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards Member OptimusJet has uploaded a new Transformers: Age Of Extinction TV Spot. The most interesting part of this TV Spot is what Lockdown has to say. The commercial opens up a lot of questions for the fans to debate.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction New TV Spot - Built @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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IGN has posted a Gameplay Trailer for Transformers: Rise Of The Dark Spark. This trailer features the Escalation Mode of the game.


Interested in playing Escalation with some of your fellow TFW2005 Boards Members? Good news! All day on July 5th we'll be having our Second Community Game Night. Check here for additional details, and as always keep your news here on TFW2005.

Original Source: Transformers: Rise Of The Dark Spark Gameplay Trailer - Escalation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Wow! You have got to love seeing some behind the scenes work on Transformers. Illustrator and toy designer Emiliano Santalucia just provided a gem for us to look at. Over at Mr. Santalucia's blog we have concept drawings of Generations Titan Metroplex. He went on to provide the following detail about the drawings:

As some of you may know, I did some work on that giant sucker. But I didn't do the whole design. What I did was working with Chris Hicks on a concept to pitch the idea and work out the general shapes and features. After that, he was properly designed and engineered, but as you may notice, some spots remained faithful to what I had draw, like the chest area. As you can see also, those panels on the shoulders were supposed to open up. Hasbro kept them, but they are now part of the shoulder sculpture and don't move.
Overall, I believed I had to go for TF Prime aesthetic, I wasn't aware this was for Generations.
Oh, and yes, it's a pretty rough sketch. But many of these things starts like that!

Check out the images after the break and join the discussion with the discussion link below!

Original Source: Emiliano Santalucia's Generations Metroplex Concept Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a new set of Transformers: Age Of Extinction Movie Stills from Paramount. The images feature Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager, Stanley Tucci as Joshua, Nicola Peltz as Tessa Yeager, Jack Reynor as Shane Dyson, Li Bingbing as Su Yueming and T. J. Miller as Lucas.

Check out the images, after the jump.

Original Source: New Images From Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Film Journal International had the chance to sit down and interview the Director himself Michael Bay and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. The interview does not contain any spoilers and goes into a discussion of AOE and the lengthy process involved with filming these blockbusters.

Check out the full article after the break to learn more about the process as well as what the future of these live action films have in store for us.

Original Source: Interview with Michael Bay and Lorenzo di Bonaventura - Filming Age of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.