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TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 30TH ANNIVERSARY BLU-RAY TRAILER

Thanks to comicbooknews.com for the following article:

30 years ago today saw the release of Transformers: The Movie, the animated film that saw the demise of Megatron and Optimus Prime, the introduction of Unicron, and the rise of Hot Rod, Rodimus Prime and Galvatron.

For the first time, Transformers: The Movie is available on Blu-Ray.

“The Transformers franchise has been part of American popular culture for more than 30 years, developing into one of the most recognizable brands around the globe,” said Stephen Davis, chief content officer and EVP of Hasbro. “The Transformers: The Movieplayed a huge role in the brand’s early success, laying the foundation for major motion pictures, several successful TV series, clothing and apparel, toys and much more. We are thrilled to work with Shout! Factory to deliver the original movie to fans in a completely remastered HD experience.”

Transformers: The Movie goes on sale September 13th starring the voice talent of Orson Welles, Leonard Nimoy, Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson and Robert Stack.

Bay Confirms Onslaught, Combaticons in ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Photo

lastknightThe Combaticon character Onslaught has been confirmed to appear in “Transformers: The Last Knight,” as revealed in a photo from director Michael Bay showcasing the classic Transformers character in its truck form.

In the original animated series, Onslaught is the strategical leader of the Combaticons, an elite group of Decepticon soldiers. Because of Onslaught’s presence in “Transformers: The Last Knight,” we wouldn’t be surprised if other Combaticons like Swindle or Vortex show up.

Follow the link to Spinoff Online for the full story and photo.

Transformers 5 title revealed

lastknightThe forthcoming fifth live-action Transformers film has been named, according to ComingSoon.net.

Paramount Pictures has today announced the official title for the upcoming Transformers 5. Get ready for Michael Bay‘s Transformers: The Last Knight to hit the big screen June 23, 2017!

The Transformers: The Last Knight cast is confirmed to include the return of Transformers: Age of Extinction star Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager as well as new roles for Isabela Moner (100 Things to Do Before High School, Growing Up Fisher) as the film’s female lead, Izabella. Jerrod Carmichael (The Carmichael Show, Neighbors) is also set to play an unspecified leading role.

Production on Transformers: The Last Knight is set to begin June 6 in Detroit with production planned to take place at various locations around the world. 

Follow the link for the rest of the article. Thanks to board member Sparky Prime for the news.

Is this the replacement for Botcon?

Hasbro smileHasbro has applied to trademark the name “Hasbrocon”. The application was filed on  Monday, 9th of May 2016. With all the rumors that this years Botcon could well be the last, it’s not a stretch to wonder if Hasbro plans to run their own convention to promote their various brands.

Category: Organizing and conducting conventions, exhibitions, fan clubs and gatherings for entertainment purposes and in the fields of toys, animation, comic books, fantasy, gaming, popular culture, science fiction, television and film

Thanks to “Transformers at the Moon” for this information.

New combiner’s name revealed

635653869699821304-WindbladeAn article in USA Today that discusses female Transformers and fandom has revealed the name of the upcoming combiner:

Windblade means a lot to fans because, well, they helped build her last year through polls to determine her personality traits and abilities. And Victorion, a new “Combiner” Transformer comprised of six different female Autobots and a result of another recent fan-built poll, is rolling out in the July comic Transformers: Combiner Hunters and debuting in toy form in the near future.

The article briefly discusses the history of female characters in the Transformers franchise. Voice actor Constance Zimmer, writer Mairghread Scott and Sarah Carroll, senior brand manager are among those quoted. Follow the link above for the full article.

 

Paramount, Akiva Goldsman Hope to Create ‘Transformers’ Expanded Universe

According to Spinoff Online, Paramount Pictures hopes to create an expanded universe for the Transformers.

In a bid for a “Transformers” expanded universe, Paramount Pictures has tapped Akiva Goldsman to create a “writers’ room” for the franchise with director Michael Bay, executive producer Steven Spielberg and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Deadline reports.transformers2-570x285

Goldman, who won an Oscar for his screenplay for “A Beautiful Mind,” will likely oversee the writing process for a more cohesive universe involving multiple spinoffs of the core “Transformers” films. The studio appears to want to fast-track these sequels and spinoffs.

Last year’s “Transformers: Age of Extinction” grossed nearly $1.1 billion worldwide, generating $250 million in net profits for the studio. Mark Wahlberg, who starred in the film, is on board for more installments of the franchise.