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Transformers!
Valley Press on ^ | Thursday, August 14, 2008. | LAVENDER VROMAN

Posted on 08/14/2008 7:51:33 PM PDT by BenLurkin

Giant shape-shifting robots invaded the Antelope Valley this week as a production crew for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" shot scenes for the action sequel at a Palmdale quarry. The crew arrived Monday and was slated to stay through today, filming at Service Rock Quarry, at Palmdale Boulevard and 75th Street East, and at Antelope Valley Aggregate on Avenue T in Littlerock.

The quarry is doubling as an excavation site in an action sequence featuring a helicopter, pyrotechnic explosions, wind machines, debris and gunfire.

"Transformers" crew members are occupying a large base camp with rows of trailers, trucks and cars, in the desert near the back of the quarry.

The set is obscured from view behind large mounds of dirt.

A publicist at the base camp Tuesday said she was not authorized to release information to the media.

The "Transformers" crew filmed Wednesday at the bottom of the quarry, which resembles a deep canyon.

The ravine is doubling for a location in Egypt and a temple has been constructed in the gorge, according to a source.

Stars John Turturro and Megan Fox were present for the shoot.

A large jet engine stirred up winds at 200 miles an hour, while barrels were tossed into the air, cars were overturned and the crew set off fiery pyrotechnics.

A large Transformer reportedly will be added to the scene later using computer-generated imagery.

A crew spent about a month, from July 14 to Aug. 10, prepping at the Service Rock Quarry.

(Excerpt) Read more at avpress.com ...


TOPICS: Local News; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: aerospacevalley; antelopevalley; hollywood; sequel; transformers

1 posted on 08/14/2008 7:51:33 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

Omg omg omg omg

The return of Scorponok????

Eeeeeeeeeee I’m giddy now.


2 posted on 08/14/2008 7:55:46 PM PDT by wastedyears (Show me your precious darlings, and I will crush them all)
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To: BenLurkin

Awesome!!


3 posted on 08/14/2008 8:00:03 PM PDT by KoRn (CTHULHU '08 - I won't settle for a lesser evil any longer!)
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To: wastedyears; KoRn

and TOO RACY for FR - http://www.megansafox.com/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_megan_fox_fhm_feb_2006_02.jpg

4 posted on 08/14/2008 8:04:55 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: KevinDavis

Ping


5 posted on 08/14/2008 8:09:56 PM PDT by RandallFlagg (Satisfaction was my sin)
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To: BenLurkin

I do HOPE she makes the sequel. She is very good for the eyes!!

I prefer the pic of her with the car. The pic at the URL is a bit sleezy, though still nice. hehe


6 posted on 08/14/2008 8:10:53 PM PDT by KoRn (CTHULHU '08 - I won't settle for a lesser evil any longer!)
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To: BenLurkin

Hopefully they left all the driving to the stunt team and not Shia Lebouf.


7 posted on 08/14/2008 8:16:13 PM PDT by Proud_USA_Republican (We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. - Hillary Clinton)
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To: BenLurkin
"The quarry is doubling as an excavation site in an action sequence featuring a helicopter, pyrotechnic explosions, wind machines, debris and gunfire."

One thought: Vic Morrow and the Twilight Zone movie.

8 posted on 08/14/2008 8:27:10 PM PDT by StormEye
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To: BenLurkin

*DROOL!*


9 posted on 08/14/2008 9:16:23 PM PDT by wastedyears (Show me your precious darlings, and I will crush them all)
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To: BenLurkin

Yay, I’m SO excited! I <3 Transformers!


10 posted on 08/15/2008 6:30:15 AM PDT by Hyzenthlay (I aim to misbehave.)
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