The Dreamworks Transformers live action film has now been tentatively scheduled for summer 2006, according to Variety.  The film will be exec produced by Steven Spielberg, and produced by two producers experienced in comic adaptations (see 'Spielberg Snags Transformers Film').

 

John Rogers, who wrote Catwoman, has been tapped to adapt a script by producer Tom DeSanto.
 
If results are satisfactory, the film will be the first in a series.