https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V14yJba0KEE (Teaser)
I didn't realise this had started production until my Facebook feed exploded with clips featuring autobots in Newcastle.
Scenes were filmed at Newcastle City centre this morning and the main human cast filmed at Alnwick a few days ago. I already assume this is a similar situation to World War Z and Glasgow. It was easier and cheaper to film in a city that slightly resembles their intended outcome. IIRC Glasgow substituted for Philadelphia for WWZ.
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/...ather-11901537
People hate this franchise but I've always thought it was awesome, big budget CGI bring Optimus to life and you can't beat Peter Cullen.