''Transformers'' (Alternate Version)

Transformers is a 2007 American science fiction action film based on the toy line of the same name created by Hasbro. The film, which combines computer animation with live-action filming, was directed by Steven Spielberg, with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer. It was produced by Don Murphy and Tom DeSanto, and is the first installment in the live-action Transformers film series. The film stars Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, a teenager who gets caught up in a war between the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two factions of alien robots who can disguise themselves by transforming into everyday machinery, primarily vehicles. The Autobots intend to use the AllSpark, the object that created their robotic race, to rebuild their home planet Cybertron and end the war, while the Decepticons have the intention of using it to build an army by giving life to the machines of Earth. Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Anderson, Megan Fox, Rachael Taylor, John Turturro, and Jon Voight also star, while voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker voice Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively. Murphy and DeSanto developed the project in 2003, and DeSanto wrote a treatment. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman were hired to write the screenplay. The U.S. Armed Forces and General Motors (GM) loaned vehicles and aircraft during filming, which saved money for the production and added realism to the battle scenes. Hasbro's promotional campaign for the film included deals with various companies; advertising included a viral marketing campaign, coordinated releases of prequel comic books, toys, and books, as well as product placement deals with companies such as GM, Burger King, and eBay. Transformers received mixed to positive reviews from critics and fans, and is the 87th highest-grossing film of all-time and was the fifth highest-grossing film of 2007, grossing $709 million worldwide, with an estimated 46 million tickets sold in the US. The film won four awards from the Visual Effects Society and was nominated for three Academy Awards, for Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Visual Effects. LaBeouf's performance was praised by Empire, and Cullen's reprisal of Optimus Prime from the 1980s television series was well received by fans. It was soon followed by four sequels: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), Dark of the Moon (2011), and Age of Extinction (2013), the later two of which grossed $1 billion. A fifth installment was released on June 21, 2017. This alternate version of the film rather focuses on Transformers.

Plot
During the war for Cybertron, all Autobots and Decepticons are damaged (except for Autobot leader Optimus Prime and Decepticon leader Megatron), forcing them to use the Allspark to bring several Protoforms onboard the ships of both factions to life. Optimus is able to acquire the Allspark, activating the new Autobots, who are named Jazz, Ratchet, Ironhide, and Bumblebee. However, Megatron breaks in, steals the Allspark, and activates the Protoforms onboard on the Decepticon ship, creating Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker, Barricade, Soundwave, and Shockwave. However, during the battle between the troops, both factions are sucked into a portal to Earth as well as their spaceships. On Earth, the Autobots and Decepticons must find any remaining Energon resources to survive on the planet. Both are lucky, able to have enough Energon. With their ships destroyed, the Autobots use their ship's remains and create a brand new ship called the Ark while the Decepticons use their ship's remains to build a new ship called the Nemesis. Shockwave as well discovers one way to find out the Allspark's location on the planet. When they discover an ancient Decepticon leader who leaded prior to Megatron imprinted the location on the glasses of a human explorer named Archibald Witwicky, and they must not let the Autobots discover this, taking on the forms of Earth vehicles. However, Bumblebee spies but is noticed and captured. Bumblebee, however, escapes by taking on the form of a hatchback and returns to the Autobots. When the Autobots discover Witwicky's great-great grandson Sam is selling the glasses, 'Bee is sent to protect the boy but Barricade interferes to take the glasses, but Bumblebee bests him. When Sam and his classmate Mikaela are introduced to the Autobots, Optimus reveals that Megatron will not only power the Protoforms but also might power Earth's machines and destroy the planet. A group of Sector Seven agents including Seymour Simmons discover Sam, Mikaela, Barricade and Bumblebee, Sector Seven takes them all into custody, and the Autobots fail the rescue. The next day, the groups connected to the Transformers are gathered at Hoover Dam by Sector Seven director Tom Banachek. Meanwhile, Optimus obtains the glasses. When the Allspark is found at the Dam, Soundwave has spotted and sends his Decepticon Mini-Cassettes Rumble and Frenzy to attack and help steal the Allspark. While the humans are able to defeat the cassettes, the Decepticons attack Mission City, where the Decepticons are defeated and damaged. When Megatron tries to kill Jazz, Bumblebee intervenes. Before Megatron can kill both Autobots, Optimus arrives the two fight before Sam brings the Allspark. Before removing an Allspark shard to rebuild Cybertron, Optimus activates the Allspark, which launches a beam at Megatron, killing the Decepticon leader. However, it turns out that the Decepticons have also removed a shard, and Starscream (as new leader) departs and leaves on Nemesis. Realizing that Decepticons have arrived at the planet, Optimus says the Autobots should stay on Earth before a plan can be devised.

Cast

 * Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, the young descendant of an Arctic explorer who stumbles on a big secret which becomes the last hope for Earth.
 * Tyrese Gibson as Sgt. Robert Epps, a U.S. Air Force Combat Controller and technical sergeant of a Special Operations team based at the U.S. SOCCENT base in Qatar.
 * Josh Duhamel as Capt. William Lennox, the leader of the Army Rangers team in Qatar.
 * Anthony Anderson as Glen Whitmann, a hacker friend of Maggie's.
 * Megan Fox as Mikaela Banes, a classmate of Sam who assists him in his mission by using skills she learned as a juvenile car thief.
 * Rachael Taylor as Maggie Madsen, a hacker recruited by the U.S. Defense Department.
 * John Turturro as Agt. Seymour Simmons, a member of Sector 7 Advanced Research Division.
 * Jon Voight as John Keller, the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
 * Amaury Nolasco as ACWO Jorge "Fig" Figueroa, a Special Operations soldier who survives the destruction of the SOCCENT base in Qatar and was also a member of Captain Lennox's team.
 * Zack Ward as First Sergeant Donnelly, a member of Captain Lennox's team.
 * W. Morgan Sheppard as Captain Archibald Witwicky, Sam's great-great-grandfather who accidentally activates the first Decepticon leader's navigational system.
 * Bernie Mac as Bobby Bolivia, a used cars salesman.
 * Glenn Morshower as Colonel Sharp (credited as "SOCCENT sergeant")

Voices

 * Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, the Autobot leader who transforms into a blue and red 1996 Peterbilt 379. Peter Cullen had previously voiced Optimus Prime in the original 1980s cartoon and was chosen to reprise his role, which was warmly welcomed by audiences and considered one of the film's best aspects.
 * Nolan North as Bumblebee, the Autobot scout and Sam's new guardian who transforms into a yellow and black 2007 Chevrolet Beat concept.
 * Terrence Howard as Jazz, the Autobot second-in-command who transforms into a grey 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
 * Mark Ryan as Ironhide, the Autobot weapons specialist who transforms into a red Ford F-Series pickup truck.
 * Frank Welker as Megatron, the Decepticon leader who transforms into a grey M1 Abrams tank. Welker reprises his role from the original series just like how Cullen voiced Optimus Prime again.
 * Keith David as Barricade, the Decepticon scout who transforms into a maroon and gunmetal grey 2010 Lancia New Stratos concept.
 * Fred Tatasciore as Thundercracker, a Decepticon scientist and Seeker who transforms into a blue McDonnell Douglas F-15 jet.
 * Reno Wilson as Frenzy, the Decepticon hacker and Soundwave's minion, who transforms into a cassette.
 * Steve Blum as
 * Starscream, Megatron's second-in-command who transforms into a silver, blue, and red McDonnell Douglas F-15 jet.
 * Shockwave, the Decepticon scientist who transforms into a purple Cybertronian tank.

Non-speaking characters

 * Skywarp,