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Ke Huy Quan, the actor who returned to the spotlight in recent years because of his Academy Award-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, says why there's no doubt that Hugh Jackman is the best actor to play Wolverine. Quan, who worked as a stunt coordinator in the first X-Men movie, says Jackman was born for the role, one that he's been doing for almost 25 years.

Quan appeared on the Josh Horowitz podcast Happy Sad Confusedto promote his recently released movie, Love Hurts. Quan also spoke about how his career had a huge twist after he won the Oscar in 2024. The actor left the Hollywood spotlight after being featured in major '80s films like The Goonies and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and fully turned to behind-the-scenes work as a stunt coordinator and choreographer.

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DeWanda Wise might be taking flight again, but this time it could be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the beloved X-Men character Storm. The actress portrayed pilot Kayla Watts in 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, but if the rumor mill is any indication, the MCU might have its sights set on casting Wise as the fan-favorite Mutant Ororo Munroe.

Please remember that until Marvel Studios confirms the casting report posted to X, formerly Twitter, by scooper MyTimeToShineHello, the news of Wise possibly taking up Storm’s electrifying mantle is strictly a rumor. Now, the social media post succinctly reads as follows:

DeWanda Wise is now being considered for the role of Storm in the X-Men reboot.

Halle Berry had the honor of playing Storm in the original X-Men films which started their successful run in the year 2000. Berry then reprised the role for director Bryan Singer’s immensely popular...

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” Taking on the ambitious task of helming a beloved franchise like Transformers with Transformers One, director Josh Cooley knew the stakes were high. These characters hold a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide, and creating a fresh story—a prequel, no less—meant honoring their legacy while steering them in an exciting new direction. Central to this vision was assembling a stellar cast to breathe new life and personality into these iconic roles. Cooley not only rose to the challenge but exceeded expectations, bringing together a lineup of A-list talent, including Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, and Brian Tyree Henry. Once he heard them embody their characters, Cooley knew he had hit the mark.

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2024 was a great year for sci-fi fans, as many brilliant movies like Dune: Part Two came out this year. The sci-fi genre has always been one of the most beloved among cinephiles as it gives us a new look at a particular technology or our world. So, let’s check out which of the best sci-fi movies that came out last year you should not miss.

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The Substance is a sci-fi body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. The 2024 film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, an aging celebrity who is slowly losing her fame. She soon discovers a black market drug that can create a younger version of herself, but that comes with unexpected side effects. The Substance stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton Clark, Gore Abrams,...

Rosario Dawson (Star Wars: Ahsoka) is set to play a high-end celebrity attorney in the supernatural horror thriller Unmerciful Good Fortune, Deadline reports – and the person her character will be defending in the story is a psychic serial killer! A.C.E. film and TV editor Tirsa Hackshaw is making her feature directorial debut with this film, which is based on award-winning playwright Edwin Sanchez’s show of the same name.

Dawson is producing Unmerciful Good Fortune and taking on the role of Maritza Cruz, a high-end celebrity attorney, pulled into a headline-making case involving Fatima, a cunning young waitress who is accused of serial poisoning and murdering 28 people. Fatima’s defense takes a darkly mysterious turn when she claims to have the psychic ability to see how someone will die when she touches them and reveals she is killing people to prevent a “fate worse than death.”

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Exclusive: Rosario Dawson is headlining the supernatural horror thriller Unmerciful Good Fortune from Tirsa Hacksaw, a veteran A.C.E. film and TV editor who is making her feature directorial debut.

Project, which Dawson is producing, is adapted from award-winning playwright Edwin Sanchez’s show of the same name.

Dawson plays Maritza Cruz, a high-end celebrity attorney, pulled into a headline-making case involving Fatima, a cunning young waitress who is accused of serial poisoning and murdering 28 people. Fatima’s defense takes a darkly mysterious turn when she claims to have the psychic ability to see how someone will die when she touches them and reveals she is killing people to prevent a “fate worse than death.”

Other producers include Tom DeSanto, Corey Large, and Brian Kirchoff for Rising Tide Entertainment. The film is executive produced by Jordan Wilson and Hackshaw. Pia Patatian’s new production and sales company,...

Paramount+ today announced that Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment’s Transformers One, the first fully CG-animated Transformers film, will stream exclusively on the service beginning Friday, November 15, in the U.S. and Canada. The film’s availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date. Paramount+ subscribers can also access the expansive Transformers universe collection featuring all seven live-action films and Paramount+ original animated series Transformers: Earthspark seasons 1-3 streaming now. Check out the collection here.

The latest addition to the globally recognized cinematic franchisedelves into the untold origin story of how the legendary Optimus Prime and Megatron, the respective leaders of the Autobots and Decepticons, went from brothers-in-arms to sworn enemies. Voiced by global superstars Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry, the iconic adversaries are joined by long-running franchise familiars Elita-1 (Scarlett Johansson), Bumblebee (Keegan-Michael Key), Starscream (Steve Buscemi), Alpha Trion (Laurence Fishburne) and Sentinel...

Transformers One, the recent film from Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment, which marks the first fully CG-animated effort in the Transformers franchise, is set to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, November 15, the streamer announced on Thursday.

Starring Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry, the film’s availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date. Pic’s streaming debut follows a theatrical release that saw it take in over $128 million worldwide. While logged onto Paramount+, Transformers fans can also access all seven live-action films in the franchise, along with Paramount+ original animated series Transformers: Earthspark, which has unveiled three seasons.

Directed by Toy Story 4‘s Josh Cooley, the latest Transformers film delves into the untold origin story of how the legendary Optimis Prime (Hemsworth) and Megatron (Henry), the respective leaders of the Autobots and Decepticons, went from brothers-in-arms to sworn enemies.

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” For four decades, the Transformers franchise has captivated pop culture through its toys, animated series, and live-action films. One element has remained constant throughout – the iconic Optimus Prime. But in the new prequel film, Transformers One, audiences are introduced to a younger version of the Autobot leader, and with that comes a new voice. Introducing a new voice for a younger Optimus Prime, Chris Hemsworth, renowned for his portrayal of another beloved hero, Thor, takes on the iconic role. Hemsworth, along with the filmmakers, aimed to reinvent the voice of Orion Pax, the Autobot who would later become Optimus Prime. While honoring the legacy of the character, they sought a fresh take.

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” In an on-screen career that’s now lasted for 20 years, Chris Hemsworth has done a lot of different things, from television soap operas to several Marvel Cinematic Universe films. But one thing he had never done — until now, at least — was an animated film. That changes with Transformers One, in which he voices the iconic Transformers character Optimus Prime. Having done plenty of action films in the past, Hemsworth assumed that a voice role would be simple by comparison. Hemsworth said his work on Transformers One was a lot more difficult — and physical — than he’d ever imagined it would be. (Click on the media bar below to hear Chris Hemsworth) https://www.

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” Scarlett Johansson, celebrated for her iconic roles in superhero blockbusters and her captivating voice work in films like Sing and The Jungle Book, shines in the critically acclaimed Transformers One. This new animated Transformers prequel universe has been impressing audiences and critics alike, thanks in part to the expert direction of Josh Cooley, the Oscar-winning director of Toy Story 4. Johansson expressed her excitement about working with Cooley, commending his guidance in helping her find the perfect voice and tone for her character. (Click on the media bar below to hear Scarlett Johansson) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Scarlett-Johansson_Transformers-_One_-Josh-_Cooley_.mp3 Catch Scarlett Johansson in Transformers One, now playing in theaters!

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A good movie is nothing without a great villain. The cinematic medium has introduced viewers to some of the most entertaining bad guys, such as Lord Voldemort and Hans Gruber. They provide an ample challenge for the heroes of their respective motion pictures, pushing them to their limits to triumph over their enemy.

These scheming adversaries are ridiculously fun to watch, and their charm makes moviegoers fall in love with them. They steal every scene they appear in and become the highlight of their films. Antagonists can be the most enjoyable characters, as they will take any means necessary to achieve their aims.

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$8.6m $23.8m $8.6m $23.8m 1 5. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) $7.3m $1.3bn $3.4m $689.4m 53 6. The Wild Robot (Universal) $6.9m $6.9m $6.9m $6.9m 8 7. The Substance (Mubi) $5.7m $5.8m $2.6m $2.7m 31 8. It Ends With Us (Sony) $5.5m $334.8m $4.5m $188m 64 9. Stand By Me (various)

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In Transformers One, Orion Pax and D-16 are the best of friends on Cybertron. Joined by B-127 and Elita on a quest to find the Matrix of Leadership, they discover that Sentinel Prime's rule of Cybertron is built on lies and set out to expose their leader.

However, they have vastly different approaches to that; costumed by hatred after learning Sentinel Prime secretly joined with the Quintessons to maintain his power over Cybertron, D-16 decides revealing the truth to everyone isn't enough.

He sets out to kill the villain and, during the fight, accidentally shoots Pax into Cybertron's core. With no one left to oppose him, D-16 murders Sentinel Prime, takes Megatronus' cog, and rebrands himself as Megatron.

Ordering an attack on Cybertron to wipe out what remains of...

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” Photo Credit Courtesy of Paramount Pictures With a tale that centers on the recognizable robots in disguise, Transformers One is a triumphant return to the core of the Transformers series. It is physically magnificent and emotionally poignant. This prequel explores the beginnings of the complicated relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron, showing how they went from being fierce comrades to fierce foes on their war-torn home planet, Cybertron. With Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry leading the charge as Optimus Prime and Megatron, respectively, the movie features an amazing voice cast. They give these fabled characters fresh vitality by giving them complexity and nuance.

I am still shocked by the news that my favorite childhood franchises, G.I Joe and Transformers are finally collaborating. The Transformers: Rise of the Beasts movie alluded to them being from a shared universe. Then, Paramount confirmed that they were working on a crossover film and I couldn’t be happier.

As an avid fan of both franchises, I have always imagined what it would be like for Cybertronians to team up with elite agents of G.I Joe. With Derek Connelly from Jurassic Park as the writer now, I am sure this movie will end up as an epic success. However, the inclusion of one celebrity would be the cherry on the cake, and it’s not The Rock but Michael Bay.

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Following stellar first reviews, Paramount Pictures has released a final trailer for its animated prequel movie, Transformers One, ahead of its theatrical debut this weekend.

The story focuses on legendary foes Optimus Prime (then known as Orion Pax) and Megatron (then named D-16) before they became sworn enemies as leaders of their respective Transformer factions, the Autobots and Decepticons.

Chris Hemsworth (Thor) voices Pax, with Brian Tyree Henry (Eternals) as D-16, and the movie introduces the two then-friends as simple worker bots, unable to transform into their vehicle and weapon forms. As they assemble a group of fellow warriors to do battle against a mysterious villain, they gain the ability to become "Robots in Disguise."

"In a way, I kept thinking of it like the original Star Wars, just the very first one," director Josh Cooley said of his take on the lore during an interview with io9. "If you’re a superfan,...

Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment’s Transformers One, the first animated Transformers movie in close to 40 years, looks to liven up the mid-September box office with a domestic start in the low-$30Ms with potential for upside.

Transformers One will keep the domestic box office at its excellent clip. Through the last weekend of April, the domestic B.O. stood at $2.07 billion, 20% behind 2023. Since then, through last weekend, the domestic box office has made an additional $4 billion for a running Ytd cume of $6.08 billion, now 12% behind last year.

Advance ticket sales are solid from Thursday through Saturday, ahead of last year’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem ($28M 3-day) and Trolls Band Together ($30M).

Josh Cooley directed what has been described for months as one of Paramount’s highest-testing animated movies. The $75M production tells the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, who were buddies before becoming sworn enemies.

The first teaser for Transformers One was a curveball with humor predominantly displayed, but the following trailers have displayed more than just jokes. Now, early reactions have been very positive. Including our own Chris Bumbray saying in his review, “One thing worth noting is that the audience I saw this with Really seemed to love the movie. They laughed and cheered throughout, and when it was over, the audience gave it a huge round of applause, which is something you really never get at free screenings in my neck of the woods. There’s a reason why Paramount’s been doing so many word-of-mouth screenings, as this has the potential to be a major hit, and, again, it’s the best Transformers movie ever made by a wide margin.”

Paramount Animation has now released a final trailer for Transformers One, which gives a spotlight to the bold quote from our Eic.

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures Ever since 1984, when the Transformers toys were introduced and the first TV show soon followed, fans have been watching the adventures of the Transformers on the small screen, the big screen, comic books, and video games. Keegan-Michael Key has been a fan since the beginning, and when he was approached to become the voice of Bumblebee in the new film Transformers One, he was excited to see he’d be involved in something he hadn’t seen before: a Transformers origin story. (Click on the media below to hear Keegan-Michael Key) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Keegan-_Michael_-Ke_Transformers_One_.mp3 Transformers One opens in theaters this Friday.

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” For his animated Transformers origin story, Transformers One, director Josh Cooley has assembled a top-notch collection of voice talent, including Chris Hemsworth, Jon Hamm, Laurence Fishburne, Steve Buscemi, Keegan-Michael Key, Brian Tyree Henry, and Scarlett Johansson. While promoting the film Johansson about joining the cast, she cited Cooley — who directed the Oscar-winning animated film Toy Story 4 — as her main motivation for taking the role. (Click on the media bar below to hear Scarlett Johansson) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Scarlet_Johnannson_Trandformers_One_.mp3

Transformers One opens in theaters on September 20.

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A new featurette entitled “Robots in Jerseys” has just been released in conjunction with Transformers One (check it out above). This original toy story is a combination of stop-motion and live-action created by Paramount Pictures, Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, and Framework Studio.

The ultimate game of football features the stars of Transformers One – Chris Hemsworth, Keegan-Michael Key, Brian Tyree Henry, and Scarlett Johansson – going helmet to helmet with grid iron greats – Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel and “Megatron” himself, Calvin Johnson – in this epic battle.

Synopsis: Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.

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Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm.

Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign, and Are We Dreaming (Composer – Brian Tyler) join forces on their new collaborative anthem, “If I Fall,” for Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment’s upcoming motion picture Transformers One. The three superstars build off one another’s resilient verses, vowing to “take no prisoners” and refusing to give up when the odds are stacked against them. “It’s in my bloodline; I have too much pride,” declares Quavo on the track.

Directed by Josh Cooley, Transformers One is set to release September 20th.

Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair of passes to attend a preview screening of the upcoming film Transformers One on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00am at the Emagine Novi. The film will be in theaters on September 20, 2024!

Synopsis: Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.

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Genre: Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Hamm Director: Josh Cooley Screenplay: Eric Pearson and Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura,...

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” Photo Credit Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Most people think of Keegan-Michael Key as more of a comic actor than an action star, in spite of the fact that he showed off his action chops in The Predator a few years back. Now, he’s joining the Transformers franchise for its newest film, Transformers One. Though you won’t actually see Key in the film — it’s animated — he brings that action-genre urgency as he voices the legendary character Bumblebee. Key Spoke about the role, and said it helped him fulfill a childhood dream in a franchise he’s loved from the start. (Click on...

A new poster promoting the Dolby Cinema release of the upcoming Transformers One has been unveiled and you can check it out right here!

Synopsis: Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.

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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson and Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm Director: Josh Cooley Screenplay: Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari, Bobby Rubio Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto & Don Murphy, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian, Aaron Dem

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The 4Dx poster for Transformers One has been revealed, and Cbr has the exclusive first look. Teasing how filmgoers can "feel it in 4Dx," the poster hints at a clash between Megatron and Optimus Prime.

Set to hit theaters on Sept. 20, Transformers One is an origin story that goes to the roots of the relationship between Megatron and Optimus Prime. While the two will one day become arch-enemies, they were once very close. Their falling out is teased in the 4Dx poster for the film, which can be seen below.

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The official synopsis for the film reads, "Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once...

A new featurette introducing the voice cast for the upcoming release Transformers One is now available for you to check out right here!

Synopsis: Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.

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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson and Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm Director: Josh Cooley Screenplay: Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari, Bobby Rubio Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto & Don Murphy, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian, Aaron Dem

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Yesterday, we learned that the animated film Transformers One, which takes place on the Autobots and Decepticon’s home planet of Cybertron and is set to reach theatres on September 20th, has earned a PG rating from the Motion Picture Association ratings board. Now a featurette has arrived online to give us a look at the voice cast and hear what they had to say about the project, and you can check it out in the embed above!

Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley directed the film from a screenplay that was crafted by Ant-Man co-writers Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, along with Eric Pearson, whose credits include Thor: Ragnarok and Godzilla vs. Kong. The animated movie tells the “long-awaited origin story of how the most iconic characters in the Transformers universe, Orion Pax and D-16, went from brothers-in-arms to become sworn enemies, Optimus Prime and Megatron.”

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” Get ready for a fun adventure! Transformers: One is set to hit theaters on September 20, 2024, unveiling the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron with an extraordinary voice cast. The film features Chris Hemsworth as Optimus Prime, Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron, Scarlett Johansson as Elita-One, Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee, Steve Buscemi as Wheeljack, Laurence Fishburne as Alpha Trion, and Jon Hamm as Sentinel Prime. With such stellar voices, the characters are sure to come to life in an unforgettable way. Transformers: One marks the first fully CG-animated movie in the Transformers saga, delving into the backstory of how Optimus Prime and Megatron transitioned from friends to foes. This...

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A Bay Films Production “Transformers One” Photo Credit Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Chris Hemsworth is no stranger to stepping into legendary roles. From wielding Mjolnir as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to navigating the wasteland in the Mad Max franchise, he’s consistently proven his ability to embody beloved characters. Now, Hemsworth adds another iconic name to his roster: Optimus Prime, in the highly-anticipated animated film, Transformers: One. Even with his extensive experience, Hemsworth admits to initial nerves when Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura offered him the role. Optimus Prime, voiced for decades by the legendary Peter Cullen, is a character deeply ingrained in pop culture. However, upon learning...

Paramount Pictures held a panel for Transformers One at the San Diego Comic-Con earlier today and we can now share the epic new trailer and poster for the movie.

Perhaps the biggest news to come out of Hall H is the fact Steve Buscemi will voice Starscream. Jon Hamm, meanwhile, is Sentinel Prime and Laurence Fishburne will play Alpha Trion.

The crowd also cheered when it was confirmed that Transformers One will feature no human characters. Finally!

"If we did this as a live-action movie, it would probably cost $500 million," Transformers One producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura told fans. "What has been tricky in live-action is that every time a robot talks, it costs a lot of money. In animation, you can have them build out their character."

The buzz surrounding this prequel is growing increasingly more positive, something that was evident from the recent social media reactions. While there was...

Following its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con, Paramount Pictures has released the new Transformers One trailer. The animated film will open in theaters on September 20, 2024.

Transformers One is the long-awaited origin story of how the most iconic characters in the Transformers universe, Orion Pax and D-16, went from brothers-in-arms to sworn enemies, Optimus Prime and Megatron.

The film is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies. Once, they were friends who bonded like brothers and changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

Directed by Josh Cooley, the movie stars Chris Hemsworth (Orion Pax), Brian Tyree Henry (D-16), Scarlett Johansson (Elita-1), Keegan-Michael Key (B-127), and Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm.

From Paramount Animation and Hasbro, in association with New Republic Pictures, Transformers One is based on Hasbro’s Transformers action figures.

Josh Cooley directed the film from a screenplay by Eric Pearson...

The first Transformers One reactions rolled out yesterday evening and, as we first reported on Toonado.com, they're overwhelmingly positive. In fact, we haven't been able to find a single negative comment and all signs point to this exceeding the expectations of Transformers fans.

Lots of comparisons are made to the 1980s adventures we know led to many of you falling in love with these characters as children and, despite replacing the legendary Peter Cullen, Chris Hemsworth receives the lion's share of praise for his take on Optimus Prime.

The story, animation, and general look and feel all appear to be a win as well and this might just be a sleeper hit when it opens in September.

Here are just a handful of the most noteworthy Transformers One reactions...

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Totally honors the legacy of the franchise while also expanding and elevating it. A powerful...

Kevin Feige has answered a long-standing question about Marvels original X-Men movie, sharing the reason why fans did not get to see the characters in their iconic comic-accurate costumes. While the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie is about to right a wrong by giving Hugh Jackmans Wolverine his yellow and blue suit for the first time in a live-action project, it seems that his first appearance in black leather was all down to a popular Keanu Reeves movie released just before X-Mens debut in 2000.

While speaking at a special event ahead of Deadpool & Wolverines premiere, Feige addressed the reason for the redesign of the X-Mens costumes. According to the Marvel Studios boss, someone at the time decided that the huge reaction to The Matrix in 1999 was enough to warrant trying to emulate the look of that sci-fi blockbusters central characters. As per ComicBook.coms Brandon Davis, Feige explained:

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The following may contain spoilers for the events of Deadpool & Wolverine, which will be in theaters on July 26, 2024.

Deadpool & Wolverine is right around the corner, giving audiences their first look at what the X-Men will look like when they finally join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film follows Wade Wilson as he is recruited by the Time Variance Authority to save his world from certain doom. To succeed in his mission, Wade recruits a partner, the Wolverine.

Although Deadpool & Wolverine is technically a part of Phase 5 of the MCU, the film takes place in Fox's X-Men universe. As such, audiences should expect the upcoming movie to include plenty of references and nods to the previous X-Men films. Before Deadpool & Wolverine, viewers should revisit certain other mutant-centric films first.

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During last night's Kids' Choice Awards, Paramount Pictures debuted the first clip from Transformers One, the upcoming animated origin story exploring the one-time friendship between Optimus Prime and Megatron.

In this latest sneak peek (via SFFGazette.com), we see them and the movie's other leads attempting to transform for the first time...with hilarious results. Orion Pax, D-16, Elita, and Bumblebee are all rookies and a long way off from being the war machines we're used to seeing square off on screen.

The clip gives off major "Saturday Morning Cartoon" vibes, though that's not necessarily a bad thing (especially for fans who grew up watching the animated series). 

During a recent interview, Transformers One director Josh Cooley addressed the decision to go with a CG-driven look for a franchise which has typically been presented in classic 2D animation.

"Because of where it exists in the timeline, there was no reason to have humans.

Exclusive: Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment’s Transformers One will show up big at San Diego Comic-Con this year with an all-star panel set for Thursday, July 25 at 11:45am Pst.

Showing off exclusive footage and chatting up the Sept. 20 theatrical release in Hall H will be stars Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Keegan-Michael Key, and Oscar winning filmmaker Josh Cooley, and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Fans attending will receive an exclusive poster. Transformers One is one of Paramount’s highest tested animated films in the history of the studio, not to mention it’s the first Transformers animated movie in close to 40 years.

Paramount was the only motion picture studio to host a panel last year with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem as that pic’s filmmakers were permitted to show up during the actors strike.

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The narrative around Hugh Jackman claiming the role of Wolverine in the 2000 film “X-Men” is well-known lore at this point. As the story goes, Scottish actor Dougray Scott was already cast, but Tom Cruise refused to let Scott be both the villain in “Mission: Impossible 2” and Wolverine, so Scott dropped out, forcing the team behind “X-Men” into a mad dash to find a replacement before production was set to begin. Kevin Feige, an assistant to producer Lauren Shuler Donner at the time, recently shared in an interview with Entertainment Weekly some behind-the-scenes details on what went on.

“There was a scramble to get our Wolverine,” Feige said. “Lauren was very excited about this Australian guy, who had been rejected initially. In my memory, one of the main reasons was that he was too tall. Wolverine in the comics is called ‘Lil’ Fireplugs’ sometimes. He’s a short guy. But they were desperate.

Deadpool and Wolverine receive an AI-makeover in a fan-created trailer featuring Kurt Russell and Bruce Campbell. The video imagines alternate casting choices for X-Men characters, including Rutger Hauer as Magneto and Sigourney Weaver as Jean Grey. The X-Men's MCU introduction is expected to happen through the Multiverse Saga, with the reboot's script being written by Michael Lesslie.

Deadpool and Wolverine have been given an AI make-over along with many more X-Men characters in a new AI-created trailer that sees Kurt Russell and Bruce Campbell taking on the roles of this years MCU saviors. Ahead of what promises to be the summers biggest movie, Stryder HD has shared the what if concept video on YouTube, imagining what could have been in another universe.

While the world braces itself for the chaos of Deadpool finding his way not only into the MCU but also into the path of Wolverine, fan art...

Since Hugh Jackman’s debut as Wolverine in 2000’s X-Men, the actor has not only become synonymous with the adamantium-clawed mutant but also a Marvel staple set to appear in Ryan Reynolds’ upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. Through his Marvel tenure, Jackman has won over audiences with his sheer commitment to his role, as well as his charisma and physicality.

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in X-Men (2000) | Marvel Entertainment

However, looking back at his casting journey, it certainly hasn’t been the smoothest transition for him. Jackman was initially rejected because of his 6’3” height since his comic book character was only 5’3”. It is now believed that if Jackman had been cast as Wolverine in the modern era, Kevin Feige would have witnessed some backlash and controversy over such a drastic deviation from the comics.

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It's a well-known piece of Marvel trivia that Dougray Scott was originally cast as Wolverine in 2000's X-Men. However, a scheduling conflict meant he had to commit to Mission: Impossible 2 (at Tom Cruise's behest), leaving the door open to Hugh Jackman being picked to play Logan at the last minute.

Talking to Entertainment Weekly, the actor looked back at reading lines for director Bryan Singer and the movie's unimpressed screenwriter, Tom DeSanto. 

"He's just going, 'Quiet... Quieter... Quieter.' By the end, I couldn't even hear myself," Jackman says of DeSanto. "I could tell he was like, 'Why on my lunch hour am I auditioning some guy for a part that I've already cast?' He was pissed off."

As Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige remembers it, behind the scenes, there was "a scramble to get our Wolverine." He adds, "Lauren [Shuler Donner] was very excited about this Australian guy,...

Many fans will be surprised to learn that the relationship between Kevin Feige and Hugh Jackman goes way back to the latter’s X-Men days. When Jackman came to audition for the last-minute role of Wolverine, Feige was a low-level producer’s assistant on the set. Jackman recalled Feige’s kindness to him when he felt that he had failed the audition.

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios

The Prestige actor would go on to land the iconic role in Bryan Singer’s film. He reprised the role for eight more films, before seemingly exiting from the role in 2017 after Logan. However, Feige once again came into his life when he decided to take on the Wolverine mantle again for Ryan Ryenolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine.

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Deadpool & Wolverine is only weeks away, with Hugh Jackman set to return as Wolverine for the first time since 2017's Logan. However, there was a time when Jackman was never supposed to play the character at all, as Wolverine was supposed to be played by another actor. Jackman recently recalled the series of events that led to his casting, and how initially he thought he wouldn't get the part.

Back in 1999, Dougray Scott was set to appear as Wolverine in the first X-Men film directed by Bryan Singer, but departed the project due to scheduling conflicts. Scott was cast in Mission Impossible 2, and wasn't allowed to take both parts. This led to a hurried rush to find a replacement. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kevin Feige spoke about the frenzied search for a new Wolverine, as filming had already begun on the movie. "There was a scramble to get our Wolverine,...

There's a lot of very positive buzz surrounding Transformers One among those lucky enough to have watched it. For some, that came as a surprise after a trailer which split opinions thanks to its retro animation style.

Another divisive element of the upcoming movie is its voice cast. While Paramount Pictures has enlisted an epic roster of A-List stars, ditching longtime Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen - Thor and Avengers: Endgame star Chris Hemsworth takes over the role - has upset many fans.

Transformers franchise producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura spoke with Variety (via Toonado.com) at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and he acknowledged the backlash while explaining the change.

"That was really important because, from a fan point of view, the original voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen, is revered," he said of recasting the role. "To have somebody else voice Optimus Prime was like, 'Whoa, we better get this right.

The upcoming movie Transformers One will serve as a prequel, diving into the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Chris Hemsworth takes on the voice role of Optimus Prime, the character previously voiced by Peter Cullen.

Per Variety, producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura was at Annecy where he explained the recasting in a new interview. He acknowledged that Hemsworth had big boots to fill, as Cullen's portrayal of Optimus Prime is so "revered" by Transformers fans. However, Di Bonaventura said that recasting the role was necessary, as the voice needed to sound more youthful, given that Transformers One is a prequel. With that said, the producer also hyped the comedy that Hemsworth brought to the role.

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The long-awaited G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover movie has taken another big step forward. The project has now reportedly found its writer in a scribe with plenty of franchise experience.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Derek Connelly has signed on to write the script for the G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover. Connelly is known in part for his frequent collaborations with director Colin Trevorrow, having contributed to the screenplays for all three installments of the Jurassic World trilogy. He also contributed to the story of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, with his other projects including Kong: Skull Island, Detective Pikachu, and Deep Cover. The writer has worked on the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie as well.

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The long-awaited Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover movie has tapped Derek Connolly to write the script. Connolly is no stranger to big-budget franchise movies, having had a hand in writing the scripts for Jurassic World, Kong: Skull Island, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Detective Pikachu, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Chris Hemsworth has been in talks to star in the crossover between Transformers and G.I. Joes, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, Michael Bay, Tom DeSanto, and Don Murphy set to produce.

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Derek Connolly, the franchise scribe whose work includes Jurassic World movies and Detective Pikachu, has a new sandbox in which to play.

Connolly has been tapped to pen the script for Paramount’s untitled Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover action project that is to star Chris Hemsworth.

The crossover feature will bring together two of Hasbro’s biggest toy lines, Transformers and G.I. Joe. It will pit the good guys — the robots in disguise Autobots and heroic Joes — against their archenemies, the dastardly Decepticons and conniving terrorist organization Cobra. While a team-up of the two toylines has happened in comic book form (the first in a Marvel Comics title in 1987), it has never occurred on screens, big or small.

The proposed film follows the events of last year’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, which ended with Anthony Ramos’ character getting a job offer from the Joes.

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When the first trailer for Transformers One rolled out (from outer space), the response from fans was mixed. The animation style wasn't what most expected, while Thor star Chris Hemsworth replacing iconic Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen was always going to divide opinions.

Well, a "work-in-progress" cut of the movie was shown at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival yesterday evening and early word isn't just good, it's overwhelmingly positive.

"It is exactly what it has been described as - an origin story for how two young robots went from being besties to mortal enemies, ultimately known as Optimus Prime and Megatron," The Wrap explains. "The animation style previewed in the early trailer; a kind of painterly, 1980s lunchbox aesthetic, is very much present in the final film — all vibrant colors and shiny surfaces."

The trade describes it as "something joyful, beautifully alive," claiming applause broke out at several points in the movie,...