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In the spring of 1984 Dan Gilvezan walked into an audition for a half-hour animated TV series and walked out an hour later with a role in a show that would change the landscape of television in the late ’80s: A show called The Transformers. As the voice of Bumblebee, the little yellow Volkswagen, Gilvezan was there from the very beginning, witness to the birth of an entertainment industry phenomenon that continues to surprise and delight audiences to this very day.
Bumblebee & Me takes you behind the scenes of the original Transformers television series for a first-hand look at the making of a classic. Experience the controlled chaos of the recording sessions, learn the secrets behind creating a character voice, get to know the members of the cast close up and personal. Chock full of stories, reminiscences, anecdotes and never-before-seen photographs, Bumblebee & Me is sure to satisfy even the most knowledgeable and discerning Transformers fan.
Continuing our extensive coverage of the Fall of Cybertron "Survival Kit", here are some images from the book included in this press kit, titled "Art of the Apocalypse". There are over 130 detailed and cropped images showing you each and every page of this fantastic booklet that will leave you wanting more. To check out all of the pictures of this promotional book, click here.
Some of the characters featured in this book are: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Jazz, Shockwave, Starscream, Cliffjumper, the Dinobots (Grimlock, Swoop, and Slug [sic]), the Combaticons (Onslaught, Vortex, Brawl, Blast Off, Swindle and their combined form of Bruticus) and several A.I. Bots.
Some of the geographical places/sets or other items from Transformers lore featured in this book are: Iacon, Iacon Wasteland, Iacon Metroplex Arena, Sea of Rust, Kaon, Shockwave's base, Insecticon Hives, the Nemesis, Earth Portal Space Bridge, various weapons, and an A.I. buggy.
Here are some detailed images of the foldout booklet, titled "Inside the Apocalypse", that was included in the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron "Survival Kit". For additional pictures of this promotional booklet, view our entire gallery by clicking here.
Here is the text version of what Matt Tieger wrote in this booklet:
Matt Tieger wrote:Fellow Cybertronians,
Ever since releasing War for Cybertron, High Moon Studios has been hard at work creating THE Transformers experience for 2012: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. The strong early response to our announcement for our new game has been really inspiring to the team, and to say "thanks" we're proud to present you with this early look.
Our team is beyond passionate about Transformers. Our #1 goal for Fall of Cybertron is to continue to expand the richness of the license for our fans and gamers of all types. We're accomplishing our goal through a compelling original story, driven by returning and all-new fan-favorite characters to deliver an epic Transformers gaming experience like never before.
This isn't an Autobot story. This isn't a Decepticon story. This is a Cybertron story, set in the darkest hours of the most legendary rivalry of all time! The Transformers' home world is dying, and players will experience just how desperately each side is fighting to save their home planet Cybertron - and themselves - from extinction.
We can't wait to show you more in 2012, and hope this holds you over in the meantime.
Roll Out!
Matt "Tieg" Tieger
And in case you missed the trailer that debuted last week ...
XBox 360 has the add-ons you need to make your Avatar as big of a fan as you are. Using your XBox Live credits, you can pick up several DOTM additions for your digital persona. Choose from a range of apparel and companions, including a little Laserbeak. Want to push the Decepticon cause? Pick up the Megatron recruitment t-shirt. Hoodies, hats, t-shirts, and even Shockwave and Sentinel helmets are available at the XBox 360 Marketplace.
Follow the link and scroll down to check them out.
In our first ever "live" call-in show of the Seibertron.com Twincast/Podcast, over a dozen of our fans connected with Counterpunch, Razorclaw, Tigertracks, Jon 3.0, and Seibertron via Skype and discussed topics including:
BotCon 2012 in Dallas, TX - April 26th to the 29th.
BotCon set speculation - what will the G2 Prime mold be used for? What other molds will be used?
Our friends at Activision have sent us a new video that goes behind-the-scenes of the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron cinematic trailer that we shared with all of you during the past few days. Check out how the High Moon Studios team created the trailer and the inspirations behind the game. Without further ado, check out this new video here:
And for your convenience, here's the full cinematic trailer again.
In case you missed it over the weekend, the cinematic trailer for next year's "Transformers Fall of Cybertron" game from Activision debuted at the Video Game Awards 2011. Activision sent Seibertron.com a copy of the video this morning which we uploaded to YouTube for your viewing enjoyment. No watermark ... just the actual video!
Fall of Cybertron, the highly anticipated sequel to War for Cybertron, features many familiar faces, including Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Bumblebee, Jazz, Megatron, Starscream, and everyone's favorite Decepticon gestalt BRUTICUS!
Enjoy and join our discussion about this game which is due to be released in the fall of 2012.
Thanks to several Seibertron members for sharing this; Posted on Spike.tv's website today, is a new expanded trailer of High Moon Studios, Fall of Cybertron. The sequel to War for Cybertron will feature many familiar faces, including a famous combiner team. That's right, follow the link below to see the new trailer and watch the formation of... BRUTICUS!
Click here to view the new trailer or the Youtube video below:
In the spring of 1984 Dan Gilvezan walked into an audition for a half-hour animated TV series and walked out an hour later with a role in a show that would change the landscape of television in the late ’80s: A show called The Transformers. As the voice of Bumblebee, the little yellow Volkswagen, Gilvezan was there from the very beginning, witness to the birth of an entertainment industry phenomenon that continues to surprise and delight audiences to this very day.
Bumblebee & Me takes you behind the scenes of the original Transformers television series for a first-hand look at the making of a classic. Experience the controlled chaos of the recording sessions, learn the secrets behind creating a character voice, get to know the members of the cast up close and personal. Chock full of stories, reminiscences, anecdotes and never-before-published photographs, Bumblebee & Me is sure to satisfy even the most knowledgeable and discerning Transformers fan.
Includes cast list and complete G1 episode guide.
Product Details
Paperback: 104 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace (November 21, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1467929565
ISBN-13: 978-1467929561
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: Be the first to review this item
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,076,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
DAN GILVEZAN has been a working actor in Los Angeles for over thirty years. He currently resides in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Joselle, his daughter, Allison, and several houseplants. In addition to Bumblebee & Me, Dan is also the author of Drowned in the Grenadine, a novel based on his experiences working as an actor in Hollywood. Both are also available in ebook and audiobook formats
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