Transformers didn't even use a real Camaro

[radagast]

I remember all the hoopla about Transformers having a Camaro concept car representing what GM will have in 2009.

Well, the "concept Camaro" wasn't one of the show cars GM made. Saleen did moldings of the concept Camaro and modified a Pontiac GTO (which has been killed by GM) to use the Camaro moldings. It wasn't even a real Camaro.

So I guess it fits that a movie using a fake car will be available on a fake HD format and not on the REAL ONE.

[Footloose301]

Originally Posted by radagast

I remember all the hoopla about Transformers having a Camaro concept car representing what GM will have in 2009.

Well, the "concept Camaro" wasn't one of the show cars GM made. Saleen did moldings of the concept Camaro and modified a Pontiac GTO (which has been killed by GM) to use the Camaro moldings. It wasn't even a real Camaro.

So I guess it fits that a movie using a fake car will be available on a fake HD format and not on the REAL ONE.

well that stinks

[Sonny]

would of like to see that....

[slpbird]

with all the stunts and action in the movie I wouldnt be comfortable lending a million dollar car to the studio either.

[MasterXeus]

A lot of people love this movie when it was in theaters and then Paramount goes HD-DVD only and now there's people trying to bad mouth the movie.

[tron3]

Originally Posted by slpbird

with all the stunts and action in the movie I wouldnt be comfortable lending a million dollar car to the studio either.

Eh, they make fiberglass doubles for the stunts. Much like how they change bodies on race cars. But if they can do that, why bother with an original?

[PaulGo]

Originally Posted by MasterXeus

A lot of people love this movie when it was in theaters and then Paramount goes HD-DVD only and now there's people trying to bad mouth the movie.

I did not like it when it was in the movies. I felt it was all special effects and a minimal plot.

[MasterXeus]

Originally Posted by PaulGo

I did not like it when it was in the movies. I felt it was all special effects and a minimal plot.

To me it felt like a typical Michael Bay movie. Plus most Action pack movies have a minimal Plot.

[damandan05]

Actually I watched a making of and it IS a genuine concept Camaro. 1 of the 5 available during the movie. They talked about how a representative was on hand basically doing nothing but watching the car to make sure Shia don't wreck it. It was def. a concept camaro. Secondly, I definitely have to say I'm not half as exciting for the movie since the exclusive deal. Will still buy it on dvd because I just think Shia Lebouf is a great actor.

[buckshot]

did you know that jurassic park used fake dinosaurs? I couldn't believe it either. all that talk about dna and cloning and they used fake dinosaurs.

[Amon37]

You mean fake just like Megan fox talking about a carb on the engine when it's clearly fuel-injection?

[docjan_uk]

Now brace yourselves, but apparantly Optimus Prime isn't real either .

[slpbird]

You mean fake just like Megan fox talking about a carb on the engine when it's clearly fuel-injection.

I think I would believe anything megan fox was to tell me. But then again probably would not pay attention due to all of her other distractions

[WickyWoo]

You're missing that it wasn't even the real Transformers

[radagast]

Originally Posted by damandan05

Actually I watched a making of and it IS a genuine concept Camaro. 1 of the 5 available during the movie. They talked about how a representative was on hand basically doing nothing but watching the car to make sure Shia don't wreck it. It was def. a concept camaro. Secondly, I definitely have to say I'm not half as exciting for the movie since the exclusive deal. Will still buy it on dvd because I just think Shia Lebouf is a great actor.

I saw that "making of" as well and they were wrong. See this article:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=121044

I first saw that it wasn't the real Camaro on Wikipedia, and since that can be wrong I looked further and saw that Wiki was right. It's NOT the Camaro in the movie.

[buckshot]

mustangs are better anyway.

[Footloose301]

Originally Posted by slpbird

with all the stunts and action in the movie I wouldnt be comfortable lending a million dollar car to the studio either.

Toshiba didn't have the extra money for the concept car

[Footloose301]

Originally Posted by buckshot

did you know that jurassic park used fake dinosaurs? I couldn't believe it either. all that talk about dna and cloning and they used fake dinosaurs.

haha you know this almost made me piss myself

[stringent]

Come on guys, you loved this movie ... Till it went red ...