Shia LaBeouf (Even Stevens, Constantine) is in final negotiations to star in the Michael Bay movie version of the Transformers, due out July 4, 2007 (see 'Transformers Film on Track for 2007').  The story will feature the Autobots vs. the Decepticons.  The film is set to start shooting in May. 

 

Additional licensing is planned, including a possible videogame.