"IGN FilmForce got to have an exclusive chat with Transformers screenwriter John Rogers about the big-screen version of the popular toy, comic book and cartoon franchise.

IGN FILMFORCE: How did the Transformers gig come about for you?

JOHN ROGERS: I have two other movies in development at DreamWorks. After reading my stuff, Mr. Spielberg asked if I would take a shot at it. There aren't a lot of guys for whom giant robots don't involve a rather large learning curve, so again, my geek lifestyle gets me in ..

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The film is due in theatres in 2006 under the possible direction of Steven Spielberg or at least under his production. The project will be distributed at DreamWorks.

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