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I'd say at this point it's pretty obvious we're going to get some sort of Transformers sequel within the next couple years. Fans went absolutely nuts for the film when it arrived last week, and director Michael Bay has already said he knows exactly where he wants the story to go. Ah, but Bay isn't the only one talking. Mark Ryan, who voices Bumblebee in the film, sat down to talk to the folks over at SKNR about all kinds of things, including his voice work on this film as well as his involvement in another one. When asked if he had heard anything about a sequel, Ryan said: "I recently recorded more material for the DVD release of the film. It has to do with the Prequel that will set up the second film."

The prequel that will set up the second film? What could he be talking about? Will there be some sort of Transformers prequel on the DVD? Will it be live action? Will it be animated? Perhaps Bay and Co. have plans to release something along the lines of The Animatrix; an animated short(s) featuring some of the same voices from the film that will be used as a bridge to the sequel. Regarding that sequel, Bay told Entertainment Weekly that, if he is going to make it, he'll probably shoot a smaller film first (the one about a bunch of guys who hang out at a gym). He added: "There's a lot of really cool, big robot stuff that I had in my head that we didn't do. I just want to see how this works. You might not grow as much as a director [to do a sequel]. But it's kind of like you have your baby and you don't want someone else to take it.." I guess we'll have to wait until the DVD is released for Ryan's answer to make a little more sense. Thoughts?

You could wait awhile and just buy a new 2009 Bumblebee Camaro, or you can try to find a nice vintage 1977 Camaro. But wouldn't you rather have the actual '77 model featured in Transformers? If you have a lot of cash and an immense love for the new Michael Bay movie, then head over to Ebay, where the car featured onscreen is up for auction. Now, I'm sure you understand that this car will not transform into Bumblebee or anything else, but at least it apparently does have the Autobots logo on the steering wheel. It also seems to be in good working condition, in case you want to actually drive it rather than display it in your own personal Transformers museum.

To get involved in the auction, you have to be pre-approved by the seller, so too bad for you if you wanted to be a jerk and place a false bid. As of this writing, the price is only up to $24,300.00. Of course, there's still more than six days left, so don't think it's a steal just yet. And if you want the same license plate used on the car or in the movie, that will cost you more (currently over $1,000); items from inside the car, including the air freshener and disco ball, will cost you even more (currently $3,550). In Transformers, the car is bought by Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and then turns out to be the transforming robot alien Bumblebee. Later in the movie, Bumblebee upgrades to the new 2009 model. The later vehicle is not available, probably because the model isn't available yet to the public. The license plate from that car is up on Ebay, though. Other Transformers auctions include costumes and accessories worn by the cast.

After Michael Bay and his gang of merry studio lawyers spent some time desperately battling internet fanboys hell-bent on leaking any and all Transformers information, it now seems they've let their guard down and are giving the fans what they want.

Last week, writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci sat down for a live webcast and revealed the names of all robots included in next summer's blockbuster films. And, shortly after the webcast, a slew of robot pics hit the net, including images of Bumblebee, as well as supposed toy prototypes for Optimus Prime, Blackout and Scorponok. However, missing in action was the film's number one bad guy, Megatron. Well, the good folks over at AICN have just gotten their hands on some wicked photos of Megatron and, well, I think they speak for themselves. Regardless of whether this will be the final look for Megatron, it certainly seems Bay and Co. are heading in the right direction. Thoughts?

Look, stuff leaks online all the time and, for awhile, it's a whole lot of fun. That is, until Daddy (insert studio name here) comes along and ruins the party. Right now, you're totally expecting me to follow up that sentence with a link taking you to the leaked teaser for Michael Bay's live-action version of Transformers. I know that's what you want. However, I'd like you to beg for it. Seriously, I'm having a bad day -- please humor me here.

Don't feel like begging -- fine. Instead, I'll just point you in the direction of the teaser's description, complete with a few screen-shots of the thing itself. Seeing as the words, "Property of Paramount Pictures" grace the bottom of each image, I think it's safe to say these aren't supposed to be seen ... yet. And, since we here at Cinematical like to play by the rules (when we're sober), the best I can do is show you the way.

If the teaser's description doesn't satisfy you, then perhaps the gigantic picture of Bumblebee will. Awhile back, Mark told us how a guy with the handle of Handz 510 caught a glimpse of Bumblebee and said the robot (an actual physical Transformer, not CGI created) looked awesome. Well folks, see for yourself -- the thing does look pretty friggin' sweet. I imagine this won't last too long, Paramount has already begun sweeping the internet in search of people not like us. Ya know, because we're good like that. Wink. Wink.