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==Cast and characters==
Before filming began on [[October 11]], [[1999]], the principal actors trained for six weeks in sword fighting (with [[Bob Anderson (fencer)|Bob Anderson]]), riding and boating. Jackson hoped such activities would allow the cast to bond so chemistry would be evident on screen as well as getting them used to life in [[Wellington]].<ref name=cast>{{cite video | title = The Fellowship of the Cast | medium = DVD | publisher = New Line Cinema |date= 2002}}</ref> They were also trained to pronounce Tolkien's verses properly.<ref name=officialguide>{{cite book | last = Sibley | first = Brian | authorlink = Brian Sibley | title = The Lord of the Rings: Official Movie Guide | publisher = Harpercollins | date = 2001 | pages = pp.100-101 | ISBN = 0-00-711908-9}}</ref> After the shoot, the nine cast members playing the Fellowship got a tattoo, the Elvish symbol for the number nine.<ref name=master>{{cite book | author = [[Brian Sibley]] | title = Peter Jackson: A Film-maker's Journey | publisher = Harpercollins | date = 2006 | ___location = London | pages = 445-519 | ISBN = 0-00-717558-2 | chapter = Ring-Master}}</ref>
===Humans===
*'''[[Elijah Wood]]''' as '''[[Frodo Baggins]]''': A [[hobbit]] who inherits the [[One Ring]] from his uncle, Bilbo Baggins. He is mostly accompanied by his best friend and fellow hobbit, Samwise Gamgee. [[Elijah Wood]] was the first actor to be cast on [[July 7]] [[1999]].<ref>{{cite news| title = OFFICIAL FRODO PRESS RELEASE!| publisher = The One Ring.net| date = 1999-07-09 | url = http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/931577666| accessdate = 2006-10-15}}</ref> Wood was a fan of the book, and he sent in an audition dressed as Frodo, reading lines from the novel.<ref name=circus>{{cite book | author = [[Brian Sibley]] | title = Peter Jackson: A Film-maker's Journey | publisher = Harpercollins | date = 2006 | ___location = London | pages = 388-444 | ISBN = 0-00-717558-2 | chapter = Three-Ring Circus}}</ref> Wood was selected from one-hundred-and-fifty actors who auditioned.<ref name=bumps>{{cite news | author = Gillian Flynn | title = Ring Masters | publisher = [[Entertainment Weekly]] | date = 2001-11-16 | url = http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,253462,00.html | accessdate=2007-09-16}}</ref>
*'''[[Shia LaBeouf]]''' as '''[[Sam Witwicky]]'''
*'''[[Sean Astin]]''' as '''[[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise "Sam" Gamgee]]''': A Hobbit gardener and friend of Frodo. When caught eavesdropping, Sam is made to become Frodo's companion and from then on becomes very loyal. Astin, then a father of one, bonded with the eighteen-year old Wood in a protective manner similiar to Sam and Frodo.<ref name=cast />
*'''[[Megan Fox]]''' as '''Mikaela''': Sam's love interest.
*'''[[Viggo Mortensen]]''' as '''[[Aragorn]]''': Dubbed '''Strider''', he is a [[Dúnedain|Dúnadain]] Ranger and the heir to the throne of [[Gondor]]. He travels with the Fellowship on their journey to [[Mordor]]. He is unsure of whether to become King following the failure of his ancestor, [[Isildur]], to destroy the Ring. [[Vin Diesel]], a fan of the book, auditioned for Aragorn, before [[Stuart Townsend]] was cast in the role, before being sacked during filming when Jackson realised he was too young.<ref name=circus/> [[Russell Crowe]] was considered as a replacement, but he turned it down after a similiar role in ''[[Gladiator (2000 film)|Gladiator]]''.<ref name=circus/> Producer Mark Odesky saw Mortensen in a play and it was Mortensen's son, a fan of the book, who convinced him to take the role.<ref name=cast /> Mortensen read the book on the plane, received a crash course lesson in fencing from Bob Anderson and began filming the scenes on Weathertop.<ref name=filming>{{cite video | title = Cameras in Middle-earth: Filming The Fellowship of the Ring | medium = DVD | publisher = New Line Cinema |date= 2002}}</ref> Mortensen became a hit with the crew, [[method acting]] by patching up his costume<ref name=costumes>{{cite video | title = Costume Design | medium = DVD | publisher = New Line Cinema |date= 2002}}</ref> and carrying his "hero" sword around with him offscreen.<ref name=cast />
*'''[[Josh Duhamel]]''' as '''Lennox''': Captain of a Special Ops team in [[Qatar]].
*'''[[Ian McKellen]]''' as '''[[Gandalf the Grey]]''': A [[Wizard (Middle-earth)|wizard]] and mentor to Frodo Baggins, who helps him decide what to do with the Ring. He becomes the leader of the [[Fellowship of the Ring (characters)|Fellowship]] after it is decided to take the Ring to [[Mount Doom]] and destroy it. [[Sean Connery]] was approached for the role, but didn't understand the plot.<ref name=circus/> Before being cast, McKellen had to sort his schedule with [[20th Century Fox]] as there was a two-month overlap with ''[[X-Men (film)|X-Men]]''.<ref name=bumps/> He enjoyed playing Gandalf the Grey more than his transformed state in the next two films,<ref name=master/> and based his accent on Tolkien. Unlike his on-screen character, McKellen did not spend much time with the actors playing the Hobbits, instead working with their scale doubles.<ref name=cast/>
*'''[[Tyrese Gibson]]''' as '''Epps''': A [[combat controller]].
*'''[[Dominic Monaghan]]''' as '''[[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck]]''': A Hobbit and a friend of Frodo. He helps him find a ferry to escape the Nazgûl, travels with the Fellowship on their journey to Mordor, along with his best friend [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]]. Monaghan was cast as Merry after auditioning for Frodo.<ref name=circus/>
*'''[[John Turturro]]''' as '''Simmons''': Head of Sector 7, a secret government group.
*'''[[Billy Boyd (actor)|Billy Boyd]]''' as '''[[Peregrin Took|Peregrin "Pippin" Took]]''': A Hobbit who travels with the Fellowship on their journey to Mordor, along with his best friend Merry. He is loyal but a prankster, often being a nuisance for Gandalf.
*'''[[Jon Voight]]''' as '''Keller''': The [[United States Secretary of State]].
*'''[[Sean Bean]]''' as '''[[Boromir]]''': A prince of the Stewards of Gondor, he journeys with the Fellowship towards Mordor, although he is tempted by the power of the Ring. He feels Gondor needs no King, but becomes a friend of Aragorn. [[Bruce Willis]], a fan of the book, expressed interest in the role, while [[Liam Neeson]] was sent the script, but passed.<ref name=circus/>
*'''[[Kevin Dunn]]''' as '''[[Witwicky family#Sparkplug|"Sparkplug" Witwicky]]''': Sam's father.
*'''[[Orlando Bloom]]''' as '''[[Legolas]]''': Prince of the Elves' Woodland Realm and a skilled archer who accompanies the Fellowship on their journey to Mordor. Bloom initially auditioned for [[Faramir]], who appears in the second film, a role which went to [[David Wenham]].<ref name=circus/>
*'''[[Julie White]]''' as '''Mrs. Witwicky'''
*'''[[John Rhys-Davies]]''' as '''[[Gimli (Middle-earth)|Gimli]]''': A [[Dwarf (Middle-earth)|Dwarf]] who accompanies the Fellowship to Mordor after they set out from [[Rivendell]]. He is [[xenophobic]] towards Elves. [[Billy Connolly]] was considered for the part of Gimli.<ref name=circus/> Rhys-Davies wore heavy prosthetics to play Gimli, which limited his vision, and eventually he developed [[eczema]] around his eyes.<ref name=cast/>
*'''[[Rachael Taylor]]''' as '''Maggie'''
*'''[[Christopher Lee]]''' as '''[[Saruman|Saruman the White]]''': The fallen head of the Istari Order, who succumbed to Sauron's will via his use of the ''[[palantír]]''. After capturing Gandalf, he creates an army of [[Uruk-hai]] to find and capture the Ring from the Fellowship. Lee is a major fan of the book, and reads it once a year. He has also met [[J.R.R. Tolkien]].<ref name=filming/> He originally auditioned for Gandalf, but was too old.<ref name=circus/>
*'''[[Bernie Mac]]''' as '''Bobby Bolivia'''
*'''[[Sala Baker]]''' portrays '''[[Sauron]]''': The main [[antagonist]] and title character of the story, who created the One Ring to conquer Middle-earth. He lost the Ring to [[Isildur]], and now seeks it in order to initiate his reign over Middle-earth. He cannot yet take physical form, and is spiritually incarnate as an [[Eye of Sauron|Eye]].
*'''[[Hugo Weaving]]''' as '''[[Elrond]]''': The Elven master of Rivendell, who leads the [[Council of Elrond]] which ultimately decides to destroy the One Ring. He lost faith in the strength of Men after witnessing Isildur's failure 3000 years before. [[David Bowie]] expressed interest in the role, but Jackson stated, "To have a famous, beloved character and a famous star colliding is slightly uncomfortable."<ref name=bumps/>
*'''[[Cate Blanchett]]''' as '''[[Galadriel]]''': Galadriel is the co-ruler of [[Lórien|Lothlórien]] and a mighty Elf, along with her husband [[Celeborn|Lord Celeborn]]. She shows Frodo a possible outcome of events in her [[Mirror of Galadriel|mirror]] and gives him the Light of [[Eärendil]].
*'''[[Liv Tyler]]''' as '''[[Arwen]]''': An elf, Arwen escorts Frodo to Rivendell after he is stabbed by the [[Witch-king of Angmar|Witch-king]]. She is the daughter of Elrond and lover of Aragorn, and she gives him the [[Evenstar (jewel)|Evenstar]] necklace. The filmmakers approached Tyler after seeing her performance in ''[[Plunkett & Macleane]]'', and [[New Line Cinema]] leaped at the opportunity of having one Hollywood star in the film.<ref name=circus/> Tyler came to shoot on short occasions, and bonded most with Bloom.<ref name=cast/>
*'''[[Ian Holm]]''' as '''[[Bilbo Baggins]]''': Frodo's uncle who gives him the Ring after he decides to retire to Rivendell. At Rivendell, he gives Frodo a ''[[mithril]]'' mail-shirt and his own [[sword]], [[Sting (Middle-earth)|Sting]], which can detect the presence of nearby orcs. Holm previously played Frodo in a 1981 radio version of ''The Lord of the Rings'', and was cast as Bilbo after Jackson remembered his performance.<ref name=circus/>
*'''[[Lawrence Makoare]]''' as '''[[List of Middle-earth Orcs#Lurtz|Lurtz]]''': The commander of Saruman's orc forces, and leads the hunt for the Fellowship as they head to Mordor.
===Autobots=Production==
===Writing===
*'''[[Peter Cullen]]''' as the voice of '''[[Optimus Prime]]''' ([[Semi-trailer truck]]): The noble leader of the Autobots.
{{see also|The Lord of the Rings film trilogy#Development}}
*'''[[Jazz (Transformers)|Jazz]]''' ([[Pontiac Solstice]]): The smallest Autobot, Jazz is one of Optimus' best warriors, and is stylish and aloof.
Previously, [[Peter Jackson]] and [[Fran Walsh]] were planning a two-part [[film adaptation]] of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' with [[Miramax]], who dropped out when they wished to condense the two films into one.<ref name=story>{{cite video | title = From Book to Script | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref> On July 24, 1998, the filmmakers presented a video to [[New Line Cinema]] to produce the project, now on the verge of cancellation. After watching the video of concept art, miniatures and animatics, executive [[Robert Shaye]] said, "[[J. R. R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] wrote three [volumes] - right? Then, if you're going to it justice, it should be three movies - right?"<ref name=circus/> Jackson, Walsh and [[Phillipa Boyens]] had to re-write their scripts into three films.<ref name=story/>
*'''[[Ironhide]]''' ([[Chevrolet Kodiak|GMC Topkick]] [[pick-up truck]]): [[Ironhide]] is one of Optimus' oldest friends, and has some cowboy characteristics, being the first in battle.
*'''[[Ratchet (Transformers)|Ratchet]]''' ([[Search and Rescue|Search & Rescue]] [[Hummer H2]]): The Autobot medic.
''The Fellowship of the Ring'' was decided as being primarily focused on [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]'s perspective.<ref name=story/> Seventeen years between [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]]'s birthday party and [[Gandalf]]'s discovery of the Ring in the book was compressed to a few months in the film.<ref name=directorcommentary>{{cite video|people=[[Peter Jackson]], [[Fran Walsh]], [[Philippa Boyens]]|title=Director/Writers Commentary|format=[[DVD]]|publisher=[[New Line Cinema]]|date=2002}}</ref> [[Tom Bombadil]] was considered too extraneous, and his omission allowed more time to show Gandalf's meeting with [[Saruman]], which takes place in flashback in the book.<ref name=story/> [[Lothlorien]] was added back into the script after the move to three films freed up more time. The death of [[Boromir]] in the first chapter of ''[[The Two Towers]]'' was re-worked into a climactic action sequence. [[Aragorn]] was also given a character arc of being unsure of his destiny, and [[Arwen]], a minor character in the book, was also given a larger part. She substitutes for [[Glorfindel]], bringing [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] to [[Rivendell]].<ref name=circus/>
===Decepticons===
*'''[[Hugo Weaving]]''' as the voice of '''[[Megatron]]''' (Cybertronic Jet): The leader of the evil Decepticons. Megatron desires power over the [[Allspark]] and hates organic lifeforms.
Peter Jackson and [[Christian Rivers]] worked together on storyboards, which were turned into story reels with voiceovers, sound effects and temp music. These were used to give actors and producers an understanding of the film. In addition, camera moves were planned on miniature sets, and computer [[pre-viz]] was used after the crew visited [[Industrial Light & Magic]].<ref name=pre-viz>{{cite video | title = Storyboards and Pre-Viz: Making Words Into Images | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref>
*'''[[Starscream]]''' ([[F-22 Raptor]]): Megatron's second-in-command, Starscream actually desires to overthrow Megatron.
===Design===
*'''[[Blackout (Transformers)|Blackout]]''' ([[MH-53 Pave Low]]): The largest Decepticon, Blackout is fiercely loyal to Megatron and can fire [[EMP]] blasts.
{{main|Production design of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy}}
Tolkien illustrators [[John Howe]] and [[Alan Lee]] were hired in November 1997 as the main designers on the film because their work had inspired much of the screenwriting.<ref name=design>{{cite video | title = Designing Middle-earth | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref> [[Ted Nasmith]] approached the crew a year later, but decided against joining Howe and Lee because of a "personal crisis unrelated to my art, and [...] it would also force me to abandon my freelance obligations and be away indefinitely".<ref>{{cite news | title = Interview With Ted Nasmith, Tolkien Artist | publisher = Dreamish.com | date = 2004-02-03 | url = http://www.dreamish.com/artist/tednasmith.shtml | accessdate=2008-03-01}}</ref>
Initial designs on the trilogy were highly influenced by ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. Jackson rejected this high fantasy aesthetic, instead aiming for a historical feel. In designing the Elves, Alan Lee went for an [[art noveau]] influence, and also drew upon Japanese temples and the architecture of [[Frank Lloyd Wright]] for [[Rivendell]]. Many geometric shapes were involved for the Dwarves.<ref name=design/>
*'''[[Keith David]]''' as the voice of '''[[Barricade (Transformers)|Barricade]]''' ([[Saleen]]-modified [[Ford Mustang]] [[Police car]]) : The [[Decepticon]] hunter who masquerades in society as a symbol of the law.<ref>{{cite news|author=Stax|title=Transformers Voice Casting|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=[[2007-03-27]]|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/776/776135p1.html|accessdate=2007-03-27}}</ref>
[[Weta Workshop]] was behind the make-up, armour, weapons, creature designs and miniatures. Over the course of the trilogy, they created ten thousand Orc masks, eighteen hundred Orc bodies, eighteen hundred Hobbit feet (for the lead actors) and ten thousand arrows.<ref name=workshop>{{cite video | title = Weta Workshop | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref>
*'''[[Frenzy (Transformers)|Frenzy]]''' (2-speaker CD player): The smallest of the Decepticons, Frenzy attaches to Barricade. His main purpose is spying on humans.
[[Ngila Dickson]] also lead fifty seamstresses in the creation of nineteen hundred costumes. They had to create forty versions of each costume, with ten each used by a lead actor, and his or her scale double, body double and stunt double. Dickson created distinctive colour tones for the Elves, with the Rivendell Elves draped in dark colours, while the Lothlorien Elves are very light. The Hobbits have a quirky mixture of long sleeves and short trousers. Gandalf's costume is inspired by a John Howe cover for the book. It was designed to be very dirty, as if he never changed during his centuries of travel, and of particular challenge was the tall pointed hat.<ref name=costumes/>
*'''[[Scorponok]]''' (Mechanical Scorpion): He has a symbiotic relationship with Blackout, hiding within him until he is commanded to go and kill.
===Filming===
*'''[[Brawl (Transformers)|Brawl]]''' (Modified [[M1 Abrams]]): A moody warrior, armed to the teeth.
The scale of ''The Lord of the Rings'' meant as many as five units were shooting at the same time. [[John Mahaffie]] and [[Geoff Murphy]] were the main second-unit directors, whom Jackson observed through satellite link. Producers and writers also shot some scenes.<ref name=filming/>
Filming on ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy began on [[October 11]] [[1999]] at [[Mount Victoria, Wellington]], with the scene where the Hobbits hide under a tree from a Ringwraith. Late 1999 was heavily focused on the climactic battle at [[Amon Hen]]. By [[January 17]] [[2000]], scenes in the Shire were being shot. February involved Isengard exteriors with [[Christopher Lee]].<ref name=circus/>
*'''[[Bonecrusher (Transformers)|Bonecrusher]]''' ([[Buffalo (mine protected vehicle)|Buffalo H Mine-Protected Vehicle]]): Subservient to Megatron.
<ref name=day>{{cite video | title = A Day in the Life of a Hobbit | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref>
==Production==
Producer [[Don Murphy]] had been looking to do a ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' film but following the [[Iraq War]],<ref>{{cite news| author = John Campea| title = John's Transformers set visit notes| publisher = The Movie Blog| date = [[2006-08-27]]| url = http://www.themovieblog.com/archives/2006/08/johns_transformers_set_visit_notes.html| accessdate = 2006-11-21}}</ref> he negotiated the rights with [[Hasbro]] for a ''[[Transformers (toy line)|Transformers]]'' film in 2003.<ref name="a story">{{cite news| url = http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/429/429606p1.html| title = ''Transformers'' Talk| author = Stax| publisher = IGN| date = [[2003-07-21]] | accessdate = 2006-09-01}}</ref> He brought on [[Tom DeSanto]] to write the basic storyline,<ref name="a story" /> impressed with how DeSanto had helped ''[[X-Men (film)|X-Men]]'' with the multiple characters.<ref name="toronto1">{{cite web | title = Don Murphy at TransformersCon Toronto 2006 | publisher = Transformerscon | url = http://www.transformerscon.com/videos.php | accessdate = 2007-01-07}}</ref> Murphy's main aim was to create a film about the real possibilities of the concept, comparing it to a [[disaster film]], and invited fans to discuss the film on his message board in an effort to avoid the disappointment of ''[[The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (film)|The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen]]''.<ref name="toronto1" /> DeSanto studied many of the cartoons and comics to create a story. He said that he felt ''Transformers'' appealed despite being robots due to their human characteristics, and that he wanted to bring a Spielbergian sense of wonder to the film, with the potentially groundbreaking visual effects of a car transforming.<ref>{{cite news | author = [[Harry Knowles]] | title = Tom DeSanto gets to yapping about more than meets the eye... aka TRANSFORMERS! | publisher = AICN | date = [[2003-09-02]] | url = http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=15972 | accessdate=2007-02-18}}</ref>
[[Pick-up (film)|Pick-ups]] conducted during mid-2001 included the re-shooting of the scene where Sam joins Frodo on a boat, after he leaves the Fellowship. Originally as shot, Frodo and Sam escape on a boat as the Uruk-hai attack.<ref name=master/> A new opening scene was shot in which Bilbo writes his book regarding life in the Shire, which was included on the DVD.<ref>{{cite news | title = Lord of the Rings opening altered | work = [[BBC News Online]] | date = 2001-05-31 | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/1361833.stm | accessdate=2007-09-16}}</ref> They also reshot Arwen's introduction: ''The original dress was of wool woven with metal, with a terrific drape to it, an unusual find, as were many of the elven clothes. The Cape she wears was crocheted and hooded, and also of wool and metal crocheted together into a fabric. This gave the 'halo' effect. However, when they filmed her sitting beside Frodo it all got too heavy and clumpy, so they scrapped that part and made the 'Angel dress' we are familiarly with instead, with a crossover, not unintentionally, but because they liked the 'Halo Cloak' for the dismount, The new dress was more "heavily beaded with gems and jewels", and they didn't use the cloak for that part of the scene."''
===Editing===
After each day of shooting, Jackson and the producers viewed a few hours of rushes: most of them were asleep when the screenings ended. [[John Gilbert]] edited ''The Fellowship of the Ring'', creating an [[assembly cut]] of rough scenes from the many takes while on ___location. Gilbert was supervised by Jackson, though he edited the death of [[Boromir]] by himself. The first cut was four and a half hours, which Jackson found a mess. The aim during editing was to focus the story once more on Frodo.<ref name=editorial>{{cite video | title = Editorial: Assembling An Epic | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref>
One contentious issue was the idea of a [[prologue]]. Originally, the film was to begin with Bilbo writing about daily life in the Shire, and Gandalf would explain the film's backstory to Frodo when he realises Bilbo's ring is the One Ring. New Line Cinema disliked this approach after viewing the film. As a last minute addition, Jackson had to recut the film's beginning while scoring was taking place, and deleted Bilbo's narration. This was restored on the DVD.<ref name=directorcommentary/>
===Special effects===
[[:Image:Fellowship.JPG|thumb|right|350px|To make Hobbits and Dwarves look small against Men, Elves or Wizards, actors were shot against a [[bluescreen]] and later incorporated into a shot]]
Visual effects supervisor [[Mark Stetson]] left during 2000, and was replaced by [[Jim Rygiel]].<ref name=bumps/>
<ref name=bigatures>{{cite video | title = Big-atures | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref>
There are five hundred and forty effects shots in ''The Fellowship of the Ring''. [[Weta Digital]] created maquettes of characters such as the cave troll and the [[Balrog]], which were scanned into the computer.<ref name=digital>{{cite video | title = Weta Digital | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref>
[[Forced perspective]]<ref name=scale>{{cite video | title = Scale | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref>
===Music===
In a coincidence with DeSanto's statement, it was [[Steven Spielberg]] and [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] at DreamWorks who bought the property in 2004. President of Production at Dreamworks Adam Goodman felt the film was a good opportunity for Dreamworks to have a tentpole franchise. Spielberg himself had come to know the franchise via the toys and cartoons that his children loved.<ref name="SHH preview">{{cite news | author = Edward Douglas | title = Preview of Transformers Movie & Video Game! | publisher = SuperHeroHype.com | date = [[2007-02-14]] | url = http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5216 | accessdate = 2007-02-14}}</ref> [[John Rogers (writer)|John Rogers]] was hired as screenwriter on [[November 4]] [[2004]] to adapt DeSanto's story,<ref>{{cite news| url = http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/563/563081p1.html| title = Rogers Writing ''Transformers''| author = Stax| publisher = IGN| date = [[2004-11-03]]| accessdate = 2006-09-01}}</ref> and turned in his draft in January 2005. [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] were hired the following month to start over.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/588/588884p1.html| title = EXCLUSIVE: New ''Transformers'' Writers| author = Stax| publisher = IGN| date = [[2005-02-18]]| accessdate = 2006-09-01}}</ref> Their first draft focused exclusively on Sam and Mikaela, and expanded in their second for more of the military<ref name="bumblebeetee">{{cite news|author=Josh Horowitz|title='Transformers' Writers Talk Fanboy Pressure, 'E.T.' Inspiration, Sequel Ideas|publisher=[[MTV]]|date=[[2007-03-13]]|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/#/movies/news/articles/1554426/20070312/story.jhtml|accessdate=2007-03-13}}</ref> and giving the Transformers dialogue.<ref name="toyfare">{{cite news | author = Zach Oat | title = Double Vision | publisher = Toyfare | date = [[2007-01-12]] | url = http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/002989825.cfm | accessdate = 2007-01-15}}</ref> Spielberg added his input, saying he wanted the film to be about "a boy and his car", focusing on the relationship between Sam and Bumblebee.<ref>{{cite news | author = Steve Head | title = Transformers Get Amblin | publisher = IGN | date = [[2005-07-19]] | url = http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/634/634914p1.html | accessdate = 2007-02-08}}</ref>
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[[Howard Shore]]'s music for ''[[The Silence of the Lambs (film)|The Silence of the Lambs]]'', ''[[Crash (1996 film)|Crash]]'' and ''[[Naked Lunch (film)|Naked Lunch]]'' were used for animatics. Jackson felt his scores lent a mysterious mood to the film, whereas a score like ''[[Braveheart]]'' was too cliched and obvious.<ref name=circus/> Shore was attached as composer in July 2000.<ref name=soundtrack>{{cite news | author = Dan Goldwasser | title = Interview - Howard Shore | publisher = Soundtrack.net | date = 2001-11-20 | url = http://www.soundtrack.net/features/article/?id=89 | accessdate=2007-11-22}}</ref> Shore visited the set, and viewed an assembly cut of the film.<ref name=music>{{cite video | title = Music for Middle-earth | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref>
Shore spent four months researching rings in mythology, as "[he] had to know what led up to Tolkien writing ''Lord of the Rings''", before composing the Moria theme in February 2001, as that sequence was to be screened during the [[Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name=soundtrack/> A male Polynessian choir were recorded in early 2001 in New Zealand for the sequence.<ref name=music/> The 60-piece choir is all male, as Peter Jackson wanted to reflect the masculinity of the Dwarves.<ref name=soundtrack/> In late 2001, the rest of the score was recorded by the [[London Philharmonic Orchestra]] at [[Abbey Road Studios]].<ref name=music/> Shore worked with the writers to create numerous themes based on Tolkien's poems and verses. The Ringwraith theme is sung in [[Adunaic]], the speech of the Numenoreans. The most important theme was that of the Fellowship, to represent the growth of the group during the film. To sound exotic, Lothlorien's theme uses Indian instruments.<ref name=soundtrack/>
[[Michael Bay]] was negotiated with to direct, but turned it down as a "stupid toy movie".<ref name="news etc">{{cite news|author=Tony Horkins|title=Transformers|pages=14-5|publisher=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]|date=[[2007-03-29]]}}</ref> Realising he had been wrong as a teenager at [[Lucasfilm]] regarding ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''' box office potential, he was put through "Transformers school",<ref name="IGN preview">{{cite news | author = Levi Buchanan | title = Preview: Transformers | publisher = IGN | date = [[2007-02-14]] | url = http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/764/764455p1.html | accessdate = 2007-02-14}}</ref> and in April 2005 he confirmed he was directing the film.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/608/608638p1.html| title = Bay Confirms ''Transformers''| author = Stax| publisher = IGN| date = [[2005-04-29]]| accessdate = 2006-09-01 }}</ref> The U.S. release date of [[July 4]] [[2007]] was announced at the [[Comic-Con International]] in July 2005.<ref>{{cite news| author = Garth Franklin | title = "Transformers" Touchdown in 2007| publisher = Dark Horizons| date = [[2005-07-14]]| url = http://www.darkhorizons.com/news05/050714f.php | accessdate = 2006-10-13}}</ref>
A male and female choir sings in [[Quenya]], [[Sindarin]] and the [[Black Speech]], while a 30-piece boy's choir sings Frodo and Sam's theme. This eventually involves into the song, "[[In Dreams]]", which is lead by Edward Roth. There are ten soloists in the score. [[Miriam Stockley]] sings the beginning of "Lothlorien", and [[Elizabeth Fraser]] sings "Gandalf's Lament". [[Enya]] sings "Aniron" in Sindarin and "[[May It Be]]" has a chorus in Quenya.<ref name=soundtrack/>
[[Image:Michael Bay 060530-F-4692S-014.jpg|thumb|200px|Director [[Michael Bay]] filming at [[Holloman Air Force Base]].]]
Principal photography began on [[May 22]], [[2006]]. Two Bell Boeing [[V-22 Osprey|CV-22 Osprey]] [[helicopter]]s (of only three in the [[United States Air Force]] inventory) were filmed in flight at [[Holloman Air Force Base]], [[New Mexico]], on [[May 26]] for the film.<ref name="May blog">{{cite news| last = Bay| first = Michael| title = May 2006 blog| publisher = Shoot for the Edit| url = http://www.michaelbay.com/blog/files/archive-4.html| accessdate = 2006-10-26}}</ref> Other military aircraft were being filmed at Holloman and at nearby [[White Sands Missile Range]].<ref>{{cite news | last = Ponder| first = Arlan| title = Movie project transforms Holloman| publisher = Air Force Link| date = [[2006-06-05]]| url = http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123021221| accessdate = 2006-10-26}}</ref> On [[June 9]], filming was onsite at the [[Hoover Dam]],<ref>{{cite news | title = Transformers to film at Hoover Dam| publisher = TFormers| date = [[2006-06-08]]| url = http://www.tformers.com/Transformers-to-Film-at-Hoover-Dam/6073/news.html| accessdate = 2006-10-26}}</ref> for scenes involving Sector 7 at Area 52.<ref>{{cite news | title = Transformers Movie Sector 7 Agents And More | publisher = TFW2005 | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-movie-sector-7-agents-and-more.htm | accessdate = 2007-02-10}}</ref> Shooting around August focused on Pentagon interiors,<ref name = "SpoketoBay...8/18/06">{{cite web| url = http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=896| title = Spoke to Bay... 8/18/06| work = Shoot for the edit| date = [[2006-08-18]]| accessdate = 2006-09-01}}</ref> and filming of destruction in [[Los Angeles]] was also taking place. Filming took place in [[Rialto, California]] on finished-but unopened portion of [[Interstate 210 (California)|Interstate 210]] between Alder Ave. and Linden Ave. Filming at [[Edwards AFB]] began on [[September 6]] [[2006]] and ended on [[September 8]] [[2006]].<ref>{{cite news| url = http://latinoreview.com/news.php?id=913| title = Exclusive: Transformers Set Pics, Video, & Mini Report!| first = Ronnie | last = Adams| publisher = LatinoReview.com| date = [[2006-08-29]]| accessdate = 2006-09-01}}</ref>
Production then wrapped on [[September 24]], although second unit shooting continued in the Arctic and [[Detroit]],<ref>{{cite news | author = [[Don Murphy]] | title = Last Day of Shooting for the Transformers Movie | publisher = TFW2005 | date = [[2006-09-24]] | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=358&page=16&order=desc | accessdate=2007-02-20}}</ref> where it finally finished on [[October 5]].<ref name="Bay at Texas premiere" />
<ref>{{cite news | title = Lord of the Rings - Fellowship of the Ring - PERFORMED LIVE TO THE FILM | work = TheOneRing.net | date = 2008-02-12 | url = http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/02/12/28372-howard-shore-symphony-in-germany-press-release-update/#more-28372 | accessdate=2008-02-12}}</ref>
Bay's first cut of the film was done around Christmas Eve 2006.<ref>{{cite news | title = Transformers Movie First Director’s Cut Comes In Next Week | publisher = TFW2005 | date = [[2006-12-17]] | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=117842 | accessdate=2007-02-20}}</ref> An early cut was given a R rating by the [[MPAA]] when screened to them in March 2007, due to the intensity of the action sequences. Spielberg argued instead for a PG-13.<ref>{{cite news|author=Mike Szymanski |title=Transformers Fought MPAA|publisher=Sci-fi Wire|date=[[2007-03-12]]|url=http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=3&id=40510|accessdate=2007-02-12}}</ref> Although the score is not finalised, DeSanto intends an orchestral version of the TV series' theme for the film.<ref>{{cite news | last = Hewitt | first = Chris | title = The Blockbuster Preview 2007 | pages = 68 | publisher = Empire (Issue 212) | date = February 2007}}</ref> Murphy felt, "We'd have to be retarded to leave it out."<ref name="toronto1" /> [[Stan Bush]], who performed the songs "Dare" and "The Touch" for the 1986 film, is composing a song for the film.<ref>{{cite web| title = Stan Bush working on possible new song for Transformers movie| publisher = Seibertron.com| date = [[2006-10-09]]| url = http://seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=8614| accessdate = 2006-10-11}}</ref> In a nod to the cartoon, its transformation sound effect will re-used.<ref name="ignset">{{cite news | url = http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/728/728564p1.html | title = ''Transformers'' Set Report | publisher = [[IGN]] | author = Chris Carle | date = [[2006-08-27]] | accessdate = 2006-09-01}}</ref>
===Sound===
Due to the partly [[animated]] nature of the film, Bay still wrote dialogue for the Transformers during post-production.<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Michael Bay]]|title=102 DAYS left...SHIT!!!|publisher=Michael Bay.com|date=[[2007-03-23]]|url=http://www.michaelbay.com/blog/newsblog.html|accessdate=2007-03-25}}</ref> Producer Don Murphy used his site to earn support from fans, and decided upon a consensus for the voices from the [[The Transformers (TV series)|1980s cartoon]].<ref>{{cite news | url = http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/559/559798p1.html| title = ''Transformers'' Rumor Control| author = Stax| publisher = IGN| date = [[2004-10-25]]| accessdate = 2006-09-01}}</ref> Michael Bay auditioned them first, fearing that their aged voices would be noticeable.<ref name="Bay AICN 2006 interview">{{cite news |url = http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/display.cgi?id=23105| title = Quint sits down with Michael Bay and sees tons of TRANSFORMERS stuff!!!| publisher = Ain't It Cool News|date = [[2006-04-23]]|accessdate = 2006-07-09}}</ref> [[Peter Cullen]], the voice of [[Optimus Prime]] in the animated series, was announced at the July 2006 San Diego Comic-Con.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=15596 |title = Cullen is the Voice of Optimus Prime | publisher = comingsoon.net | date = [[2006-07-21]] | accessdate = 2006-07-21}}</ref> Cullen also read for [[Ironhide]], another character he originally voiced, during the first of two auditions, though he is not voicing him.<ref>{{cite news | title = Interview with Peter Cullen at Anime Matsuri 2007 | publisher = TFormers | date = [[2007-05-01]]| url = http://tformers.com/Interview-Peter-Cullen-Talks-Transformers/7535/news.html | accessdate = 2007-05-02}}</ref> In March 2007, [[Hugo Weaving]] was revealed to be playing Megatron.<ref name="knight">{{cite news|author=Anthony Breznican|title='Transformers': Good knight vs. bad|publisher=[[USA Today]]|date=[[2007-03-26]]|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-03-26-transformers_N.htm?csp=34|accessdate=2007-03-29}}</ref> TV series voice actor [[Frank Welker]] auditioned, but his voice didn't fit Megatron's new look.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?p=322596#post322596|title=Roberto Orci's post at the official movie message board|accessdate=2007-04-27}}</ref> However, Welker will be providing the voice of Megatron for the Transformers video game.
To create the sounds in Moria, the sound team recorded playings of sound effects underground, to recreate a sense of echo.<ref name=sound>{{cite video | title = The Soundscapes of Middle-earth | format = DVD | publisher = [[New Line Cinema]] |date= 2002}}</ref>
==Special effectsRelease==
The world premiere of ''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' was held in [[Leicester Square]], [[London]] on [[December 10]] [[2001]].<ref name=master/>
4 Transformers were on each side in John Rogers' version of the script,<ref>{{cite news | title = Don Murphy Quotes Special | publisher = [[Seibertron]] | date = [[2005-04-17]] | url = http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=5057 | accessdate=2007-02-18}}</ref> and the draft also included the ''[[Ark (Transformers)|Ark]]''.<ref>{{cite news | author = Alex Kingdom | title = TF Movie Screenwriter John Rogers Speaks out | publisher = Seibertron | date = [[2004-11-30]] | url = http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=4314 | accessdate = 2007-02-04}}</ref> They also experimented with various characters such as [[Ravage (Transformers)|Ravage]]<ref name="bumblebeetee"/> and [[Arcee]], the latter of whom was cut due to poor fan reaction.<ref name="toronto1" /> [[Ironhide]] replaced her.<ref name="sketches">{{cite news | title = Some small information about movie sketches... | publisher = Seibertron | date = [[2005-07-20]] | url = http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=5458 | accessdate = 2007-02-10}}</ref> Inspired by ''[[E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial]]'', Kurtzman made Bumblebee a mute, to stress Sam's relationship with Bumblebee as going beyond words,<ref name="bumblebeetee"/> and Orci cut the ''Ark'', feeling "Why would aliens who moonlight as vehicles need other vehicles to travel inside?"<ref>{{cite news | title = Ark Not Making An Appearance In the Movie? | publisher = TFormers | date = [[2007-09-14]] | url = http://tformers.com/Ark-Not-Making-An-Appearance-In-the-Movie/6513/news.html | accessdate = 2007-02-04}}</ref> [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]] was removed, as Don Murphy felt his role sidelined the character.<ref name="toronto1" /> First the Decepticon spy was renamed Soundbyte,<ref name="soundbyte">{{cite news | title = Transformers Movie Soundbyte (Frenzy) CGI Design Images First Look | publisher = TFW2005 | date = [[2007-02-02]] | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=122322 | accessdate = 2007-02-03}}</ref> then [[Frenzy (Transformers)|Frenzy]], a minion of Soundwave in G1.<ref name="yahoowebcast">{{cite web| title = Transformers undisguised| publisher = Yahoo!| date = [[2006-08-18]]| url = http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808716430/trailer| format = Webcast| accessdate = 2006-11-15}}</ref> Other characters given temporary names were Brawl, who was known as "Devastator"<ref name="May blog" /> and "Demolisher",<ref name="demolisher">{{cite news | title = Clearer Images of Movie Brawl's Design Sheet | publisher = TFW2005 | date = [[2007-04-06]] | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=128975 | accessdate = 2007-04-06}}</ref> and Blackout, known as Vortex<ref>{{cite news | title = Transformers Movie Vortex Vehicle Information | publisher = TFW2005 | date = [[2006-04-08]] | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=107053 | accessdate = 2006-11-21}}</ref> and Incinerator.<ref>{{cite news| title = New Images of the Transformers Movie toy line have surfaced!| publisher = Seibertron| date = 2006-08-19| url = http://seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=8207| accessdate = 2006-11-21}}</ref> These were their on-set names.<ref>{{cite news | author = Wilson Morales | title = Transformers update | publisher = Blackfilm | date = [[2006-11-20]] | url = http://www.blackfilm.com/20061117/features/transformersupdate.shtml | accessdate = 2006-11-21}}</ref>
===Marketing===
During the animatic process in 2005, producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] felt a computer generated version of Optimus Prime's comic book incarnation looked silly.<ref>{{cite news | last = Chavez| first = Kellvin| title = Lorenzo di Bonaventura talks Transformers| publisher = Latino Review| date = [[2005-07-25]] | url = http://latinoreview.com/interviews/trans-lukecage.html| accessdate = 2006-10-29}}</ref> Bay's direction created an aesthetic that heavily stressed advanced [[kinematics]] and realistic engineering.<ref name="Bay AICN 2006 interview">{{cite news |url = http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/display.cgi?id=23105| title = Quint sits down with Michael Bay and sees tons of TRANSFORMERS stuff!!!| publisher = Ain't It Cool News|date = [[2006-04-23]]|accessdate = 2006-07-09}}</ref> Bay said that he drew away from the classic boxy look as he felt it would look fake, and give a better impression of mass with more parts.<ref name="divulge">{{cite news | author Josh Horowitz | title = Michael Bay Divulges 'Transformers' Details — And Word Of 'Bad Boys III' | publisher = MTV | date = [[2007-02-15]] | url = http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1552462/20070214/story.jhtml | accessdate = 2007-02-15}}</ref> During a transformation, thousands of parts of the body move,<ref name="Bay at Texas premiere">{{cite news | title = Exclusive Video Interview: Michael Bay on Transformers| publisher = IESB.net| date = [[2006-10-06]] | url = http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=491&Itemid=99| accessdate = 2007-02-20}}</ref> a result of the lack of any mass shifting.<ref>{{cite news | author = Joe Moore | title = Transformers Movie Update - No Mass Shifting | publisher = TFW2005 | date = [[2006-02-10]] | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=106992 | accessdate = 2007-02-18}}</ref> Bonaventura said that working out the transformations was mathematical equation of designing where parts went, to avoid cases such as Optimus Prime's disappearing trailer from the cartoon.<ref name="one on one">{{cite news|author=George Rousch|title=Exclusive 1-1 Interview with Lorenzo Di Bonaventura|publisher=Latino Review|date=[[2007-03-07]]|url=http://www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=1566|accessdate=2007-03-07}}</ref> The designs also reflect the alien origin of the characters.<ref name="Lombardo on toys">{{cite news | author = Zack Oat | title = Prime Cuts | publisher = Toyfare | date = [[2007-02-09]] | url = http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003382592.cfm | accessdate = 2007-02-09}}</ref> Bay also created a new eye design to make the characters more emotionally engaging, resembling a camera shutter.<ref name="Bay AICN 2006 interview" />
[[Marvel Toys|Toy Biz]] was granted rights to ''The Lord of the Rings'' toy line on June 12, 2000.<ref>{{cite news | title = New Line Grants Toy Biz Master Toy License for THE LORD OF THE RINGS - One of the Most Highly Anticipated Film Franchises of All-Time | publisher = [[Time Warner]] | date = 2000-06-12 | url = http://www.timewarner.com/corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,667746,00.html | accessdate=2008-03-15}}</ref> [http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TB_LOTR.asp]
===Additional scenes===
[[Optimus Prime]] was a character whom the writers admitted had a classic design that could not be altered too much.<ref name="knight"/> However, a flat nose truck meant Prime would only be 20-25 feet tall,<ref>{{cite web| title = Bay, rumors, and misc | publisher = shoot for the edit / the official michael bay website| date = [[2006-07-13]]| url = http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=761&highlight=peterbilt| accessdate = 2007-02-05}}</ref> so Bay went for the larger [[Peterbilt]] truck, making Prime 8.5m (28 feet) tall.<ref name="latinoheights">{{cite news | url = http://latinoreview.com/news.php?id=907 | title = Transformers Set Visit Preview!| date = [[2006-08-27]]| author = Kellvin Chavez| publisher = LatinoReview.com| accessdate = 2006-09-01 }}</ref> Bay also added flame artwork, which accentuated Prime's ribs.<ref name="divulge"/> In addition, Bay made Prime's faceplate retractable.<ref name="Bay AICN 2006 interview"/> In contrast, [[Megatron]] was given a less humanoid face, which made him very menacing according to the writers,<ref name="knight"/> and his alternate mode was changed from a [[Walther P38]] as the writers felt, "It’s like [[Darth Vader]] turning into his own [[lightsaber]] and having someone else swing him around."<ref name="toyfare" />
==Reception==
Bumblebee was also changed. Don Murphy had wanted to retain his [[Volkswagen Beetle]] form,<ref>{{cite news | title = Reports from Transformerscon including more Movie bits | publisher = Seibertron | date = [[2006-04-30]] | url = http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=7204 | accessdate = 2007-02-02}}</ref> but Bay changed him to a [[Chevrolet Camaro]], to avoiding comparisons with [[Herbie the Love Bug]].<ref name="news etc"/> The other [[Autobots]] also became [[General Motors|GM]]-owned vehicle lines, as part of a tie-in deal.<ref>{{cite news | author = Paramount Pictures | title = Transformers and GM Form Power Partnership | publisher = Comingsoon.net | date=[[2007-02-21]] | url = http://comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19027 | accessdate=2007-02-21}}</ref> The alternate modes of the [[Decepticons]] were supplied to Bay from the U.S. army.<ref name="Bay AICN 2006 interview"/>
===Box office performance===
===Critical reception===
===Awards===
For its depiction in this film, the [[Balrog]] ranks as one of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'''s favourite giant monsters.<ref>{{cite news | author = Marc Bernadin | title = Attack of the Giant Movie Monsters! | work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] | date = [2008-01-17 | url = http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20171850_9,00.html | accessdate=2008-01-21}}</ref> In 2008, the [[AFI's 10 Top 10]] ranked it as the second greatest fantasy film, behind ''[[The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)|The Wizard of Oz]]''.<ref>{{cite news | author = [[American Film Institute]] | title = AFI Crowns Top 10 Films in 10 Classic Genres | work = ComingSoon.net | date = 2008-06-17 | url = http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=46072 | accessdate=2008-06-18}}</ref>
===Legacy===
During filming, KNB Effects provided at least five animatronics.<ref name="Upcoming Tyrese">{{cite news | author = Ahmad T. Childress | title = Interview: More than meets the eye | publisher = Crave Online | date = [[2007-01-23]] | url = http://www.craveonline.com/filmtv/articles/04647368/more_than_meets_the_eye.html | accessdate = 2007-01-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author Robert Sanchez | title = KNB Effects Working on Transformer Robotic Puppets! | publisher = IESB | date = [[2006-05-05]] | url = http://www.iesb.net/dreamworks2006/050806.php | accessdate = 2007-01-20}}</ref> A blue version of Optimus' head with [[motion capture]] points was used.<ref>{{cite news| title = Transformers movie updates Optimus Prime head prop | publisher = TFW2005 | date = [[2006-10-10]] | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=112557 | accessdate = 2006-11-21}}</ref> and Bumblebee was constructed as a physical prop,<ref name="Upcoming Tyrese" /> around 5.1m (17 feet) tall.<ref name="latinoheights" /> Models of Megatron's legs<ref>{{cite news| title = New Pictures of Frozen Transformers Movie Megatron from the Movie Set | publisher = TFW2005 | date = [[2007-02-06]] | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=122767 | accessdate = 2007-02-06}}</ref> and Blackout's feet were also built.<ref>{{cite web| title = Parts of Blackout?| publisher = ShootForTheEdit.com| url = http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1116| format = Message Board| accessdate = 2006-10-11}}</ref> During principal filming, [[Mark Ryan]] was hired to be on set, to act as a stand in for the Transformers, giving actors someone to react to and act against during filming, both physically where appropriate and providing dialogue, and also ad-libbed characters during post-production.<ref>{{cite web | title = Updates | publisher = Mark Ryan | url = http://www.angelfire.com/wizard2/markryan/updates.html | accessdate = 2007-02-10}}</ref> [[Industrial Light and Magic]] provided CGI, taking 38 hours to render each frame<ref name="news etc" /> for the 14 set pieces in the film.<ref>{{cite news | author = Josh Horowitz | title = 'This Is My Superhero Movie' — Michael Bay Revels In 'Transformers' Sneak Peek | publisher = MTV | date = [[2007-02-13]] | url = http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1552382/story.jhtml | accessdate = 2007-02-14}}</ref>
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