'Transformers' trivia and fun facts

Michael Bay rejected initially direct the film while Spielberg asked him. He thought it was a child movie.

Soldiers of the armed forces of the United States appear as extras.

The actors used real uniforms used in the american armed forces.

The award-winning composer Hans Zimmer collaborated in the soundtrack of the film.

Due to the high cost in the phase of production, the director Michael Bay decided to reduce his salary by 30%.

A General Motors advertising agreement got out the expensive production of the project.

The film features the F-22, F-117 and V-22 Osprey of the armed forces of United States aircraft. It is the first time it appear in a film.

The line of Hasbro toys (following the premiere of the film) was created in just two months and was carried out under a great collaboration with the team of the film.

Steven Spielberg suggested the idea of a young man and his car were the protagonists of the film.

The producers of the project were reluctant that the transformers could talk since they could lead to the laughter of the audience.