There an interesting (although short) little interview with Transformers producer Don Murphy over at TFormers.Com. Here’s a little excerpt:
TFormers: Will there be any elements that appeal specifically to young children (10 and under)?
Don: No. I always believe you get the 14-16 Star Wars audience (the good films) and you get everybody.
TFormers: Is there one character in particular you are looking forward to exploring on the big screen?
Don: Optimus Prime of course.
TFormers: What character do you think would hold the greatest on-screen presence?
Don: Bumblebee.
TFormers: Is there a possibility that Cybertron will be seen at some point?
Don: Yes.
TFormers: Are there any characters that you wanted to include, but could not? N. Any characters that may be unexpected, but that you think will bring a “wow” reaction from the viewer?
Don: That would be telling.
TFormers: Will there be exploration of the Transformers origins in movie.
Don: Yes.
TFormers: What one thing so far has you the most excited just from your own personal opinion?
Don: Finding out in a meeting that Spielberg knows the mythology stone cold perfectly.
The only thing that scares me about this little interview is that comment about Bumblebee being the greatest screen presence. Don’t get me wrong, I like Bumblebee… but this just screams JAR JAR to me. Focus on Optimus and Megatron and you’ll be fine Don.
