Roberto Orci took some time out to answer fan’s questions over at TFW2005, with comments on Shia LaBoeuf’s hand injury as well as the inspiration behind TF2, animal modes and the marketing push which is set to begin in November (perhaps a trailer released with Quantum of Solace?)

The Injury

“Luckily nothing has to be reshot. Yes, we were on set last week to write it into the movie, not because it’s absolutely necessary, but more because we want to make sure Shia’s hand is protected for the remainder of the shoot…”

Inspirations

“Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, Close Encounters and Terminator 2.” “We were emulating the style of movie from the old Amblin days, like Back to the Future and Gremlins, which if you watch today are still very funny. Also, the cartoon itself was quite funny. Also, comedy makes things more accessible to a larger audience.”

Animal Modes

Will the Sequel have any Transformers with Animal Modes like Scorponok? “All signs point to ‘probably.’”

Via FSR. You can also find a concise breakdown of the questions and their responses at /Film.

Just Jared caught Shia LaBoeuf in LA last Friday filming on the Transformers Revenge of The Fallen set again - this time all donned up in black and red make up to give the impression of severe burns, that certainly look painful. All the makeup is on his left hand side, which suggests this could be the talked about integration of Shia’s hand injury.

Megan-Fox.net have posted a number of large images showing Megan Fox on set in LA, once again with co-star Shia La Boeuf but also showing Ramon Rodriguez and Michael Bay.

nbetwo at Stop Sector Seven has posted images of the Ice Cream Truck, Optimus Prime and others at an unknown Californian Air Base. This gives us one of the best Ice Cream truck images so far, it’s in focus at least:

PhillyFilmGirl is back with a new video from the Philadelphia filming earlier this year., showing the Saturn speeding past with somebody handing out the right hand passenger window:

X17Online have sniped some photos of Shia LaBoeuf and Megan Fox on set, clearly showing Shia’s bandaged left hand. Under the inglorious banner “Megan Fox adjusts her boobs”, this unhelpful article provides no mention of a location or date.

Gettodeath, the fellow that posted the pictures from San Pedro, has sent a video of the mysterious Ice Cream truck in action to TLAMB, which I have included below:

Following Shia’s injury, and Michael Bay’s comments that the production of Revenge of the Fallen would not be affected by the incident, the Transformers 2 first production unit has been put on a four week hiatus to allow Shia to recover, according TFW2005.

There have also been somre reports that Shia needs to have his little finger amputated - these are unfounded.

Shia LaBoeuf’s accident has led to quick rescheduling whilst the crew await Shia’s recovery. However, as time now ticks on it seems apparent that production cannot wait for a full recovery - either because they will be put behind or LaBoeuf’s injuries will take too long to heal. Michael Bay will be working these injuries into the storyline, to facilitate the movie making process.

It is also good news that Shia was not drunk. We can restore our respect for him.

“You’re gonna see — that’s gonna go away,” Bay said. “That’s fresh news… He was not drunk. He was drinking hours and hours before.”
Shortly before 2:30 AM, another driver ran a red light, according to authorities who confirmed LaBeouf is now not being investigated for causing the crash.

“I spoke to him yesterday in the hospital,” Bay said. “His two fingers are pretty mashed, but we’re figuring out a way to shoot around it, kind of write it in the story.”

“We had a little heart to heart the week before when he bought a brand new motorcycle and I [said] ‘Dude! You cannot ride that motorcycle! If you crash, you put 1,500 people out of work,’” the director recounted. “He said, ‘Ok, I won’t ride it, I won’t ride it, I’ll just drive my truck.’”

“The kid really has his head together and you know, he’s only 22,” Bay said. “He’s doing a great job on this movie. He’s really matured since the last one and I love working with him.”

- Access Hollywood.

Thanks Leroy!