Bumblebee makes an appearance as one of the Autobots in the 2007 live-action film Transformers. The cautious but Храбрая сердцем Bumblebee also appears in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Instead of a Volkswagen Beetle, he is a Chevrolet Camaro (the model год of which is upgraded in the movie). Due to a battle injury, he is rendered effectively mute, and communicates through use of selected playback of radio and Телевидение signals. Though his original voice is restored at the end of the first Трансформеры film, he communicates solely through his radio in Revenge of the Fallen. The biography for the Decepticon Hardtop figure states that he and Bumblebee are old rivals and it was not Megatron who damaged Bumblebee's vocal processor, but a shot from Hardtop's gun. This, however, is in almost direct opposition of the movie's prequel.

Director Michael бухта, залив stated in an early interview that Bumblebee stands about 17 and a half feet tall[2], but the scale of his Deluxe concept toy suggests he stands closer to 18 feet tall. The official guide to the Трансформеры video game says he is 16 feet tall

The vehicles used for Bumblebee, Ironhide, Jazz and Ratchet were put on display by General Motors at the 2007 Detroit River Walk Festival a little over a week before the U.S. release of the film.[3]

In Hot Rod magazine's Nov. 2006 issue, Bumblebee was a feature article. Originally a worn-out 1969 Camaro, producers settled on a 1976 model.[4] It is painted yellow with black stripes, primer and rust patches, riveted капот, худ scoop, Cragar SS wheels up front, Eric Vaughn Real Wheels in the back, marine-grade vinyl seats, and even an eight-track player. The Camaro Concept model was built using a 2006 Pontiac GTO by Saleen, with the body built from the same GM R&D molds that were used in the original 2006 Camaro Concept. Early фото Показать that Bumblebee can transform his right arm into a plasma пушка and has ракета launchers in his shoulders. In addition to his firearms, in the game Bumblebee can extend an axe-like "stinger" from his wrist, in a similar fashion to how Optimus releases his sword. Bumblebee uses this in close-quarters combat. This weapon was most notable in the video game. The 1976 Camaro movie vehicle was sold on eBay with a winning bid of U.S. $40,100.01.

As a tribute to the original form of Bumblebee, a yellow Volkswagen Beetle appears Далее to him at the car dealership. Bumblebee damages the Beetle in order to ensure that Sam purchases him. He also has a bee-shaped air freshener attached to his rear view mirror with the words "Bee-otch". The air freshener was the subject of a lawsuit for $850,000 due to its alleged resemblance to another design.[5]

Since his conversion from 1976 Camaro to 2006 Camaro Concept, Bumblebee's alternate mode continues to evolve throughout the film series. In Revenge of the Fallen, he sports a different set of alloy wheels and a custom front bumper. For the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon, his color will change from yellow to amber with thicker black stripes that run across his hood, roof and trunk. In addition, he will have dark-colored rims and side mirrors, as well as a rear spoiler.