Many of the recurring faces on "The Simpsons" have the same voice: Harry Shearer. Alongside Hank Azaria, Shearer does more than double duty in playing the series' supporting cast. As a testament to his range, his roles run the gamut from nice guy Ned Flanders to milquetoast Principal Skinner (don't say Armin Tamzarian) to evil Mr. Charles Montgomery Burns, owner of the Springfield Nuclear Plant and Homer Simpson's boss.
Shearer is the definitive voice of Mr. Burns (he's been doing it for 30+ seasons), but he wasn't the first actor to voice the character. That would be the late Christopher Collins, who was briefly part of the "Simpsons" cast during its first season, which aired from 1989 to 1990. Collins voiced Burns in the following episodes: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," "Homer's Odyssey," "There's No Disgrace Like Home," and "The Telltale Head."
Shearer took over in the season 1 episode "Homer's Night Out.
Shearer is the definitive voice of Mr. Burns (he's been doing it for 30+ seasons), but he wasn't the first actor to voice the character. That would be the late Christopher Collins, who was briefly part of the "Simpsons" cast during its first season, which aired from 1989 to 1990. Collins voiced Burns in the following episodes: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," "Homer's Odyssey," "There's No Disgrace Like Home," and "The Telltale Head."
Shearer took over in the season 1 episode "Homer's Night Out.
- 6/8/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
We're in an interesting cultural moment. For a while, it seemed like society was becoming more progressive, and the film industry seemed to follow suit; there are more stories being told now, about more kinds of people. However, if you take a cursory look at Film Twitter or FilmTok, you're likely to find people complaining about "unnecessary sex scenes." There's a backlash brewing, a sense that movies need to get back to an imagined past when everything was about plot.
A lot of that concern involves kids, as if the two kinds of entertainment are either "Oppenheimer" or "Bluey." In fact, there's a lot of middle ground, and there used to be even more. Especially in the 1980s and 1990s, a lot of family-friendly films included scenes for adults that felt a bit out of place but made it in anyway. These days, a lot of those violent, strange edges...
A lot of that concern involves kids, as if the two kinds of entertainment are either "Oppenheimer" or "Bluey." In fact, there's a lot of middle ground, and there used to be even more. Especially in the 1980s and 1990s, a lot of family-friendly films included scenes for adults that felt a bit out of place but made it in anyway. These days, a lot of those violent, strange edges...
- 5/25/2024
- by Eric Langberg
- Slash Film
With Transformers: Rise of the Beasts failing to hit big last year, the upcoming entry, starring Chris Hemsworth, is taking the franchise back to its roots. Considering the IP initially gained traction following the release of the 1986 animated flick, The Transformers: The Movie, Transformers One is taking a similar approach to its predecessor.
But while excitement regarding the upcoming animated release was high, it’s even higher now, thanks to Paramount launching the first trailer 125000 feet above the Earth.
Paramount Took Transformers One’s Trailer Debut to New Heights Transformers One | Paramount One
Instead of giving Transformers One‘s first trailer a normal release, Paramount took it out of this world. On Paramount Picture’s YouTube channel, the trailer’s hour-long journey to space in a weather balloon was streamed, which was unveiled at 125,000 feet above Earth.
During its launch to space, Brian Tyree Henry, who will voice Megatron in the film,...
But while excitement regarding the upcoming animated release was high, it’s even higher now, thanks to Paramount launching the first trailer 125000 feet above the Earth.
Paramount Took Transformers One’s Trailer Debut to New Heights Transformers One | Paramount One
Instead of giving Transformers One‘s first trailer a normal release, Paramount took it out of this world. On Paramount Picture’s YouTube channel, the trailer’s hour-long journey to space in a weather balloon was streamed, which was unveiled at 125,000 feet above Earth.
During its launch to space, Brian Tyree Henry, who will voice Megatron in the film,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Can robots have a coming of age story? Well, Optimus Prime, Megatron and their assembled mechanical factions are alien robots known as Transformers, so, you know, anything is possible. And indeed, Transformers One takes us back to a time before sides had been taken in the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, when Optimus was known as Orion Pax, and Megatron went by the slightly less imposing moniker of D-16.
The animated adventure, directed by Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley, harkens back to the 1986 Transformers: The Movie, but is set even further back in time, when Cybertron holds secrets and threats – compelling Orion, D-16, B-127 (Aka Bumblebee) and their friend Elita-1 to become what they're supposed to be. They're about to go through a – pun entirely intended – transformational experience.
With the first trailer now online, Empire spoke to Cooley about taking on the challenge of directing a new Transformers story,...
The animated adventure, directed by Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley, harkens back to the 1986 Transformers: The Movie, but is set even further back in time, when Cybertron holds secrets and threats – compelling Orion, D-16, B-127 (Aka Bumblebee) and their friend Elita-1 to become what they're supposed to be. They're about to go through a – pun entirely intended – transformational experience.
With the first trailer now online, Empire spoke to Cooley about taking on the challenge of directing a new Transformers story,...
- 4/18/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
After years of the Michael Bay Transformers movies (plus Bumblebee and last year's Rise Of The Beasts), it's time to turn back the clock to the earlier days of the heroes — and villains — of Cybertron. The Robots before they were In Disguise. Make way for Transformers One, a new animated entry in the canon, directed by Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley.
Transformers One centres on Orion Pax, the future Optimus Prime (here voiced by Chris Hemsworth) and Brian Tyree Henry's D-16, the 'bot who will one day be known as Megatron. As even the most entry-level Transformers fan will know, the pair become sworn enemies – but here they, along with B-127 and Elita (Scarlett Johansson), are friends who will have to embrace their destiny to save their home planet, all the while unaware that one of them will one day strive to dominate it.
The scope and scale...
Transformers One centres on Orion Pax, the future Optimus Prime (here voiced by Chris Hemsworth) and Brian Tyree Henry's D-16, the 'bot who will one day be known as Megatron. As even the most entry-level Transformers fan will know, the pair become sworn enemies – but here they, along with B-127 and Elita (Scarlett Johansson), are friends who will have to embrace their destiny to save their home planet, all the while unaware that one of them will one day strive to dominate it.
The scope and scale...
- 4/18/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
"Transformers One" has released its first trailer, finally giving the public the peek that CinemaCon attendees got last week. Directed by Josh Cooley, the film looks to offer a breezy and colorful animated adventure akin to the "Spider-Verse" films.
Does the title "Transformers One" sound like a misnomer to you? Audiences have already been subjected to eight of these movies and they're infamously not good ("Bumblebee" is innocent and 1986's "The Transformers: The Movie" barely skirts by on nostalgia despite how cynical it was). Well, you see, the ninth "Transformers" movie will be going back to the beginning. Set on Cybertron, the home planet of the Robots in Disguise, the film is set before the Transformers got to Earth, before the Autobots and Decepticons went to war, and before Optimus Prime and Megatron had those names.
The 2007 "Transformers" movie (by far the most enjoyable of the ones Michael Bay...
Does the title "Transformers One" sound like a misnomer to you? Audiences have already been subjected to eight of these movies and they're infamously not good ("Bumblebee" is innocent and 1986's "The Transformers: The Movie" barely skirts by on nostalgia despite how cynical it was). Well, you see, the ninth "Transformers" movie will be going back to the beginning. Set on Cybertron, the home planet of the Robots in Disguise, the film is set before the Transformers got to Earth, before the Autobots and Decepticons went to war, and before Optimus Prime and Megatron had those names.
The 2007 "Transformers" movie (by far the most enjoyable of the ones Michael Bay...
- 4/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
How did friends become rivals? The Transformers venture into their past with “Transformers One.” This time, the popular franchise explores the backstories of Optimus Prime and Megatron. These legendary characters were not always enemies, instead existing side-by-side. The film takes a cue from the cult classic “The Transformers: The Movie” and opts for animation over live-action.
A first look during CinemaCon had the audience cheering.
Continue reading ‘Transformers One’ Trailer: Chris Hemsworth & Scarlett Johansson Lead A New Animated Adventure Coming In September at The Playlist.
A first look during CinemaCon had the audience cheering.
Continue reading ‘Transformers One’ Trailer: Chris Hemsworth & Scarlett Johansson Lead A New Animated Adventure Coming In September at The Playlist.
- 4/18/2024
- by Valerie Thompson
- The Playlist
"Transformers" has been a staple in pop culture for going on 40 years now. From the somewhat humble beginnings as a bunch of transforming toys turned popular cartoon series to eventually becoming a multi-billion-dollar film franchise, Optimus Prime and the gang have come a long way. Speaking of the movies, we now live in a world with seven live-action movies, as well as the animated one from the '80s, with even more on the way. That being the case, it might be a little tough for casual movie lovers to keep track of things. We're here to help.
We're going to go over the correct movie to watch the "Transformers" movies, either for those who simply want to watch them in the order they were released, or those who would prefer to watch them in chronological order. Either way, we've got you covered. We're also going to go over some...
We're going to go over the correct movie to watch the "Transformers" movies, either for those who simply want to watch them in the order they were released, or those who would prefer to watch them in chronological order. Either way, we've got you covered. We're also going to go over some...
- 11/12/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The "Transformers" movies took a pretty healthy break after the release of 2018's "Bumblebee," even if that wasn't originally the plan that Paramount Pictures had in mind. Regardless, thanks to the pandemic, that's exactly what happened. But with the release of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" in 2023, the franchise is back with much more to come. Not only are we poised for more live-action movies but we're also getting a feature-length, theatrically-released animated film in the form of "Transformers One."
While the robots in disguise started out as toys, it was in no small part thanks to the '80s animated series, as well as 1986's "Transformers: The Movie" that helped make the Autobots and Decepticons staples of pop culture. So bringing it back around to animation feels like a full-circle moment, and one that may well excite fans who checked out during Michael Bay's later live-action entries. So...
While the robots in disguise started out as toys, it was in no small part thanks to the '80s animated series, as well as 1986's "Transformers: The Movie" that helped make the Autobots and Decepticons staples of pop culture. So bringing it back around to animation feels like a full-circle moment, and one that may well excite fans who checked out during Michael Bay's later live-action entries. So...
- 10/9/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Since her debut in the 1986 animated "Transformers" movie, Arcee has been one of the most famous Autobots of all. The default girl Transformer, Arcee rocks a feminine pink-and-white color scheme and either a sports car or motorcycle vehicle mode. She's also had a bit of a rough history.
Arcee was considered for the 2007 "Transformers" film (check out concept art of her here), but like a few other characters, she was cut during development. Co-writer Roberto Orci explained the removal to IGN: "The idea of a female Transformer needs its own explanation, and there just wasn't going to be enough time."
The sequel, "Revenge of the Fallen," featured Arcee, but in one of its many faults, it didn't do much with her. Arcee is one of a trio of female motorcycle transformers; she's painted pink while her sisters are blue and purple (media differs on if the trio are separate...
Arcee was considered for the 2007 "Transformers" film (check out concept art of her here), but like a few other characters, she was cut during development. Co-writer Roberto Orci explained the removal to IGN: "The idea of a female Transformer needs its own explanation, and there just wasn't going to be enough time."
The sequel, "Revenge of the Fallen," featured Arcee, but in one of its many faults, it didn't do much with her. Arcee is one of a trio of female motorcycle transformers; she's painted pink while her sisters are blue and purple (media differs on if the trio are separate...
- 10/2/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The late Len Wein was one of the most prolific comic book writers of his day. Like many of his contemporaries (especially Marv Wolfman and Gerry Conway), he bounced back and forth between the "Big Two" comic companies, Marvel and DC. Wein left his mark at both, co-creating characters like Swamp Thing and Lucius Fox at DC and the next generation of X-Men at Marvel.
However, his most famous creation is without a doubt Wolverine. Lein worked with then Marvel Editor-In-Chief Roy Thomas and artist John Romita Sr.; the trio debuted Logan in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" issue #180 (written by Wein). In creating Wolverine, Wein wanted to give whoever wrote "X-Men" next a new mutant character. As it turns out, that writer was Wein himself when he crafted "Giant-Size X-Men" #1 with artist Dave Cockrum the following year. Wein eventually ceded the ongoing "X-Men" series to writer Chris Claremont, but...
However, his most famous creation is without a doubt Wolverine. Lein worked with then Marvel Editor-In-Chief Roy Thomas and artist John Romita Sr.; the trio debuted Logan in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" issue #180 (written by Wein). In creating Wolverine, Wein wanted to give whoever wrote "X-Men" next a new mutant character. As it turns out, that writer was Wein himself when he crafted "Giant-Size X-Men" #1 with artist Dave Cockrum the following year. Wein eventually ceded the ongoing "X-Men" series to writer Chris Claremont, but...
- 9/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This author is old enough to remember the death of Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen), the leader of the heroic Autobots in Nelson Shin's 1986 animated sci-fi epic "The Transformers: The Movie." Coming in the middle of a successful run on television, "The Movie" aimed to expand the series into a full-blown space opera, complete with interplanetary settings, all-new characters, and a massive mechanical cosmic deity played by Orson Welles (his final work before his death in October of 1985). Many fans of the TV series -- and they were legion -- flocked to theaters to see their favorite transforming robot characters wail on each other in a cinematic context.
It should be recalled that "The Transformers" was one of many 1980s TV shows that functioned explicitly as an advertising exercise. The Transformers were gimmicky toys -- puzzles that could be manipulated from robot shapes into cars and back --...
It should be recalled that "The Transformers" was one of many 1980s TV shows that functioned explicitly as an advertising exercise. The Transformers were gimmicky toys -- puzzles that could be manipulated from robot shapes into cars and back --...
- 9/11/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Peter Cullen is a Canadian voice actor whose voice is behind some of the most widely loved animated characters in film and TV. Cullen is best known for originating the voice of Optimus Prime, the heroic Autobots leader of the Transformers franchise. Cullen voiced the role in the very first Transformer film, The Transformers: The Movie, and has since reprised the role for over three decades and counting. Cullen’s rich and distinctive voice, combined with his talent for bringing characters to life, has made him one of the most recognizable and respected voice actors in the industry. The actor is...
- 6/27/2023
- by Uwa Echebiri
- TVovermind.com
With Transformers: Rise of the Beasts releasing this week to solid numbers, we wanted to know which of the eight feature length Transformer movies has been your favorite? Is it the original 1986 animated classic featuring one of the final performances of the legendary Orson Welles? Is it the first live action version directed by Michael Bay in 2007? Or perhaps the more grounded prequel BumbleBee was more your speed? Perhaps these movies simply aren’t for you, if so, click the “I Don’t Like Any of Them” button and let us know why in the comments.
What is your Favorite Transformers Movie?The Transformers: The Movie (1986)Transformers (2007)Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)BumbleBee (2018)Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)I Don't Like Any of ThemSubmit Your VoteView Results Here
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What is your Favorite Transformers Movie?The Transformers: The Movie (1986)Transformers (2007)Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)BumbleBee (2018)Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)I Don't Like Any of ThemSubmit Your VoteView Results Here
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- 6/11/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
If it feels like every couple of years there’s a new “Transformers” movie, you wouldn’t be wrong.
Beginning with 2007’s “Transformers,” seven live-action movies have been released. The first five were directed by Michael Bay, who remained a producer on the two most recent films.
The first five films take place in present day, while the sixth film “Bumblebee” (the only film without “Transformers” in its title) is set in 1987. The upcoming film “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is set in the ’90s, so it’s a sequel And a prequel.
Confused? Don’t be. We break down how to watch the live-action Transformers movies in order.
How to watch the Transformers movies in release order
Here are the Transformers films in release order:
“Transformers” (2007) “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009) “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (2011) “Transformers: Age of Extinction” (2014) “Transformers: The Last Knight” (2017) “Bumblebee” (2018) “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts...
Beginning with 2007’s “Transformers,” seven live-action movies have been released. The first five were directed by Michael Bay, who remained a producer on the two most recent films.
The first five films take place in present day, while the sixth film “Bumblebee” (the only film without “Transformers” in its title) is set in 1987. The upcoming film “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is set in the ’90s, so it’s a sequel And a prequel.
Confused? Don’t be. We break down how to watch the live-action Transformers movies in order.
How to watch the Transformers movies in release order
Here are the Transformers films in release order:
“Transformers” (2007) “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009) “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (2011) “Transformers: Age of Extinction” (2014) “Transformers: The Last Knight” (2017) “Bumblebee” (2018) “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts...
- 6/9/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Transformers: Rise Of The BeastsScreenshot: YouTube
Like a lot of kid-oriented programming from the Reagan era, 1986’s The Transformers: The Movie owes more than a big debt to Star Wars. It features a plucky young hero rising to the occasion (who happens to be a robot from the planet Cybertron...
Like a lot of kid-oriented programming from the Reagan era, 1986’s The Transformers: The Movie owes more than a big debt to Star Wars. It features a plucky young hero rising to the occasion (who happens to be a robot from the planet Cybertron...
- 6/9/2023
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
With just a few days to go before the release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Paramount Pictures has released the final trailer for the latest installment of the franchise.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduces new factions of Transformers, including the Maximals led by Optimus Primal and the Terrorcons led by Scourge. As you can see in the final trailer above, Rise of the Beasts also introduces Unicron, the planet-sized Transformer who devours entire worlds. The gigantic Transformer was first introduced in Transformers: The Movie back in 1986 where he was voiced by Orson Welles. This time around the character is voiced by Colman Domingo of Fear the Walking Dead.
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduces new factions of Transformers, including the Maximals led by Optimus Primal and the Terrorcons led by Scourge. As you can see in the final trailer above, Rise of the Beasts also introduces Unicron, the planet-sized Transformer who devours entire worlds. The gigantic Transformer was first introduced in Transformers: The Movie back in 1986 where he was voiced by Orson Welles. This time around the character is voiced by Colman Domingo of Fear the Walking Dead.
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- 6/7/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
L-r, Cheetor, Mirage and Arcee in Paramount Pictures and Skydance Present In Association with Hasbro and New Republic Pictures A di Bonaventura Pictures Production A Tom Desanto / Don Murphy Production A Bay Films Production “Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts”
Ok, another Transformers movie. All the others (6 in total if you include Bumblebee) have been pretty solid fan favorites under the direction of uber-action director Michael Bay. I was expecting more of the same this time around…. but hang on, not so fast. This is different.
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts is set in 1994, and for those keeping score, that’s a whole 8 years before the Bay-helmed Transformers: The Movie (2007). And because this installment is more like a prequel, it doesn’t have to worry about being a continuation of the same story. One of the more noticeable differences is that unlike the first film, the Transformers are not here to...
Ok, another Transformers movie. All the others (6 in total if you include Bumblebee) have been pretty solid fan favorites under the direction of uber-action director Michael Bay. I was expecting more of the same this time around…. but hang on, not so fast. This is different.
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts is set in 1994, and for those keeping score, that’s a whole 8 years before the Bay-helmed Transformers: The Movie (2007). And because this installment is more like a prequel, it doesn’t have to worry about being a continuation of the same story. One of the more noticeable differences is that unlike the first film, the Transformers are not here to...
- 6/6/2023
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Transformers franchise has always boasted robots in disguise, but now you can put your own voice in disguise, as Paramount has launched a promotion that would let TikTok users channel the voice of none other than Optimus Prime.
To promote the release of next month’s Transformers: Rises of the Beasts, “Paramount Pictures is partnering with TikTok to add the voice of Optimus Prime to TikTok’s text-to-speech feature. Starting today, creator accounts will be able to personalize any text they write to sound like the iconic character.” The Transformers TikTok feature will be available in 25 countries. Starting on Monday, that will include the U.S., Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and more. Later this month, a Spanish-language version will hit in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Peru, and more.
@paramountpics Breaking news from Cybertron: the voice of #OptimusPrime is now on @TikTok. Thank you to the legend himself,...
To promote the release of next month’s Transformers: Rises of the Beasts, “Paramount Pictures is partnering with TikTok to add the voice of Optimus Prime to TikTok’s text-to-speech feature. Starting today, creator accounts will be able to personalize any text they write to sound like the iconic character.” The Transformers TikTok feature will be available in 25 countries. Starting on Monday, that will include the U.S., Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and more. Later this month, a Spanish-language version will hit in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Peru, and more.
@paramountpics Breaking news from Cybertron: the voice of #OptimusPrime is now on @TikTok. Thank you to the legend himself,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The "Transformers" franchise is coming back in a big way. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" slated to hit theaters this summer, and now an animated prequel titled "Transformers One" has been confirmed to still be in the works. Not only that, but it now has a killer voice cast and is on track for a release date next summer
This news comes from CinemaCon 2023, where Paramount Pictures hosted a panel to show off the studio's upcoming theatrical releases. /Film's Ben Pearson was on the ground at this panel, and while there wasn't any footage from "Transformers One" shown, the concept art confirmed that the studio will be taking the property in an exciting new direction. After all, how can the first animated "Transformers" movie in forty years not be exciting?
As for the film's cast, you better hold onto your steering wheel for this one. Chris Hemsworth will lend his...
This news comes from CinemaCon 2023, where Paramount Pictures hosted a panel to show off the studio's upcoming theatrical releases. /Film's Ben Pearson was on the ground at this panel, and while there wasn't any footage from "Transformers One" shown, the concept art confirmed that the studio will be taking the property in an exciting new direction. After all, how can the first animated "Transformers" movie in forty years not be exciting?
As for the film's cast, you better hold onto your steering wheel for this one. Chris Hemsworth will lend his...
- 4/27/2023
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
If you’re a Transformers fan of a certain age, there’s one name in particular sure to conjure a sense of awe and fear: Unicron. No, it’s not some unexpected Covid variant, but one of the deadliest foes in the robots-in-disguise franchise – a Galactus-esque planet-eater who originally menaced the Autobots in 1986’s animated favourite Transformers: The Movie. Now, he’s back to strike fear into our heroes’ metal hearts in live-action in Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts – colliding the post-Bumblebee movie universe with the wild lore of ‘90s animated series Beast Wars, and throwing the biggest of baddies into the mix too. Check out the supersized trailer here.
There’s plenty to unpack there – away from the Unicron devastation, this one centres on Anthony Ramos’s winged Airazor. They arrive into the mythology with a dire warning – and with Unicron looming, there’s much to be worried about.
There’s plenty to unpack there – away from the Unicron devastation, this one centres on Anthony Ramos’s winged Airazor. They arrive into the mythology with a dire warning – and with Unicron looming, there’s much to be worried about.
- 4/27/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
It's been five years since a "Transformers" movie graced our screens with 2018's "Bumblebee," which turned out to be a real winner critically following the massive disappointment of 2017's "The Last Knight." Universal Pictures and Hasbro have no intention of making fans wait that long again. Not only do we have the live-action "Rise of the Beasts" arriving in 2023, but we've also got an as-of-yet untitled animated film focused on the Autobots and Decepticons coming our way in 2024. Now, we finally know what it's going to be about, and it's going to take place on Cybertron.
The information comes to us from the folks at Collider, who recently spoke with longtime franchise producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. The producer confirmed that director Josh Cooley, of "Toy Story 4" fame, is indeed making a prequel set on Cybertron, with the film serving as an origin story of sorts for Optimus Prime and Megatron.
The information comes to us from the folks at Collider, who recently spoke with longtime franchise producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. The producer confirmed that director Josh Cooley, of "Toy Story 4" fame, is indeed making a prequel set on Cybertron, with the film serving as an origin story of sorts for Optimus Prime and Megatron.
- 4/20/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
In 1984, a lot of laws about what was and wasn't allowed in children's TV programming began to loosen. Throughout the decade, more and more companies became incredibly brazen about including advertising content directly into their TV shows, transforming many shows into 30-minute commercials for toys. An '80s child would watch a show, knowing they could soon hound their parents to buy them the toy counterparts of their favorite characters. This branding became deeply insidious, and many children of the 1980s grew up with a deep and abiding nostalgia for their favorite toy ads. Artistry, character, writing, storytelling, and mythology were all distant, tertiary concerns during this era, and the bulk of animated shows from the '80s are deeply, deeply terrible as a result.
The Transformers toy line was launched in 1984 after Hasbro repurposed multiple robot molds from a Japanese toy line. The Transformers were robots who could be...
The Transformers toy line was launched in 1984 after Hasbro repurposed multiple robot molds from a Japanese toy line. The Transformers were robots who could be...
- 3/5/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"The Transformers: The Movie" exists in the shadow of "Star Wars." The young Autobot Hot Rod's ascension to Rodimus Prime parallels Luke Skywalker becoming a Jedi, Arcee's head is modeled after Leia's bun hairstyle, and the film's Orson Welles-voiced villain, Unicron, is a mechanical planet that eats other planets — it's like the Death Star, but if it were a Transformer.
"Star Wars" didn't become the media franchise of the world because of its box office haul, but largely because of merchandise sales. Toy companies made a killing on "Star Wars" action figures, among them Hasbro, owner of "Transformers." Partly thanks to "Star Wars," movies and TV shows began to be designed to include characters and vehicles that could be turned into toys. "The Transformers" and its sister show, "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero," were the epitome of this -- they were literal toy commercials disguised as cartoons,...
"Star Wars" didn't become the media franchise of the world because of its box office haul, but largely because of merchandise sales. Toy companies made a killing on "Star Wars" action figures, among them Hasbro, owner of "Transformers." Partly thanks to "Star Wars," movies and TV shows began to be designed to include characters and vehicles that could be turned into toys. "The Transformers" and its sister show, "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero," were the epitome of this -- they were literal toy commercials disguised as cartoons,...
- 2/11/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Orson Welles was just 26 when he wrote, produced, directed, and starred in "Citizen Kane." The 1941 film revolutionized the young industry. It boldly broke from the traditional linear storytelling pattern with a non-linear narrative told from several perspectives. Welles and cinematographer Gregg Toland introduced new cinematography techniques still used in modern filmmaking. Welles perfected the use of the montage, telling the complex life story of protagonist Charles Foster Kane in just under two hours. Welles broke established cinematic rules beginning with the film's opening moments.
The character Charles Foster Kane is loosely based on media magnate and yellow journalism originator William Randolph Hearst. But "Citizen Kane" might also have been a prophetic story of Orson Welles' own life. After multiple marriages, reclusive periods in his life, and struggles with weight as he aged left many to draw comparisons to his own creation, Charles Foster Kane.
The man that began his film...
The character Charles Foster Kane is loosely based on media magnate and yellow journalism originator William Randolph Hearst. But "Citizen Kane" might also have been a prophetic story of Orson Welles' own life. After multiple marriages, reclusive periods in his life, and struggles with weight as he aged left many to draw comparisons to his own creation, Charles Foster Kane.
The man that began his film...
- 2/9/2023
- by Travis Yates
- Slash Film
The original "Transformers" movie was about 20 years old before I finally got around to watching it, but it still took me by surprise. As a younger fan, high off of the 2007 movie directed by alleged pigeon killer Michael Bay, my first instinct was to dive right into the original animated series. The 1980s "Transformers" cartoon was immediately entrancing with its aesthetic, catchy theme song, and dated-yet-charming animation. After watching the series, the only natural step forward was to move on to the motion picture. A bigger movie budget meant better animation and a more ambitious story, which no doubt excited fans during its original theatrical run.
Then, the film's opening scene hits you like an Autobot truck. The cast of characters you've grown to love, such as the Autobots Ironhide, Ratchet, and Prowl, are immediately killed as Decepticons hijack their ship. Gone are the fights from the original cartoon that usually left both sides unscathed.
Then, the film's opening scene hits you like an Autobot truck. The cast of characters you've grown to love, such as the Autobots Ironhide, Ratchet, and Prowl, are immediately killed as Decepticons hijack their ship. Gone are the fights from the original cartoon that usually left both sides unscathed.
- 2/4/2023
- by Ernesto Valenzuela
- Slash Film
Orson Welles had a knack for beautiful compositions. Sure, his career might've been filled with turbulence, but even a quick glance through the action-director's filmography illustrates just how skilled he was behind the camera. In fact, he even topped our list of the best filmmakers who never won an Academy Award for directing (though he did snag an Oscar for co-writing "Citizen Kane").
Welles was also famously in favor of shooting films in black-and-white rather than color. This surely led to much of his films' visual strength: The stylistic choice cut down on unnecessary color clashes, which in turn led to striking, visually unified images. That high-contrast look is also a big part of why black-and-white films are still made to this day.
Yet Welles' personal rationale for avoiding color film was relatively unusual, even if it undoubtedly showed respect for his fellow actors. As the multi-hyphenate explained to Peter Bogdanovich...
Welles was also famously in favor of shooting films in black-and-white rather than color. This surely led to much of his films' visual strength: The stylistic choice cut down on unnecessary color clashes, which in turn led to striking, visually unified images. That high-contrast look is also a big part of why black-and-white films are still made to this day.
Yet Welles' personal rationale for avoiding color film was relatively unusual, even if it undoubtedly showed respect for his fellow actors. As the multi-hyphenate explained to Peter Bogdanovich...
- 1/27/2023
- by Demetra Nikolakakis
- Slash Film
The announcement of a new Doctor is like Christmas for Doctor Who fans, if Christmas came every three-to-five years and appeared without warning. Immediately the Internet is awash with questions like ‘Will they be able to carry off that feeling of being centuries old but in a young body?’ (or ‘Will they be able to carry off that childlike glee and glint in the eye?’ if they’re getting on a bit), ‘Can they say “reverse the polarity of the neutron flow” as if they know what it means?’, ‘Is their nose big enough?’.
Immediately everyone is doing google image searches to see what the new incumbent looks like in tweed, or, just on the off chance, a really big scarf.
Of course, in reality it is going to be months before we learn anything about Ncuti (pronounced ‘shooty’) Gatwa’s incarnation of the Timeless Child, the Oncoming Storm, Theta Sigma,...
Immediately everyone is doing google image searches to see what the new incumbent looks like in tweed, or, just on the off chance, a really big scarf.
Of course, in reality it is going to be months before we learn anything about Ncuti (pronounced ‘shooty’) Gatwa’s incarnation of the Timeless Child, the Oncoming Storm, Theta Sigma,...
- 5/9/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The ‘80s were a wonderful era if you were a film-loving child. Studios were less concerned with coddling children and decided to release a stream of films that truly traumatized young people. We’re not talking about R-rated features, either. Back in the ‘80s, a PG film could be a fun romp suitable for all ages, or it could be a scary, dark, twisted film that seemed okay for children but ended up not being appropriate at all.
Continue reading ‘Transformers: The Movie’ & The Golden Age Of Dark, Traumatic Kids Films [The Playlist Podcast] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Transformers: The Movie’ & The Golden Age Of Dark, Traumatic Kids Films [The Playlist Podcast] at The Playlist.
- 8/27/2021
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
In 1986, at the height of its popularity, kids were able to see one of their favorite shows get its big-screen debut with The Transformers: The Movie. Being a child of the ’80s myself, I can remember the fervor around seeing all of the classic ‘Robots in Disguise,’ along with some new (celebrity voiced) characters, burst onto the screen with a pulse-pounding score, epic battle scenes, and mildly adult language (which for a seven-year-old was mind-blowing). With those fond memories stored firmly in our memory banks, it is exciting to hear about Shout! Factory announcing a new release that will
Shout! Factory Releases The Transformers: The Movie 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook...
Shout! Factory Releases The Transformers: The Movie 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook...
- 8/10/2021
- by Adam Mock
- TVovermind.com
The birth of the Transformers’ big-screen adventures began with the death of its most iconic hero.
35 years ago this week, Transformers: The Movie (now on disc in 4K from Shout! Factory) blasted into theaters full of stadium rock needle drops (Stan Bush!) and a production budget that allowed for some truly epic — and violent — set pieces that the Hasbro toyline’s animated series could not afford. Among those action-packed sequences is one of the most traumatizing events for Transformers fans and ’80s kids everywhere: The death of Optimus Prime. Prime (Peter Cullen), at first, wasn’t a ...
35 years ago this week, Transformers: The Movie (now on disc in 4K from Shout! Factory) blasted into theaters full of stadium rock needle drops (Stan Bush!) and a production budget that allowed for some truly epic — and violent — set pieces that the Hasbro toyline’s animated series could not afford. Among those action-packed sequences is one of the most traumatizing events for Transformers fans and ’80s kids everywhere: The death of Optimus Prime. Prime (Peter Cullen), at first, wasn’t a ...
- 8/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The birth of the Transformers’ big-screen adventures began with the death of its most iconic hero.
35 years ago this week, Transformers: The Movie (now on disc in 4K from Shout! Factory) blasted into theaters full of stadium rock needle drops (Stan Bush!) and a production budget that allowed for some truly epic — and violent — set pieces that the Hasbro toyline’s animated series could not afford. Among those action-packed sequences is one of the most traumatizing events for Transformers fans and ’80s kids everywhere: The death of Optimus Prime. Prime (Peter Cullen), at first, wasn’t a ...
35 years ago this week, Transformers: The Movie (now on disc in 4K from Shout! Factory) blasted into theaters full of stadium rock needle drops (Stan Bush!) and a production budget that allowed for some truly epic — and violent — set pieces that the Hasbro toyline’s animated series could not afford. Among those action-packed sequences is one of the most traumatizing events for Transformers fans and ’80s kids everywhere: The death of Optimus Prime. Prime (Peter Cullen), at first, wasn’t a ...
- 8/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Beginning this August, The Transformers: The Movie is getting a 4K Uhd facelift from Shout! Factory in a pair of new releases sourced from newly struck transfers and featuring brand new supplements. The film holds a special place in the hearts of many film fans of a certain vintage - myself included - and this upgrade aims to be worth yet another purchase. In addition to the new 4K Uhd presentation, Shout! Factory is also including a new feature-length storyboard comparison and a 30th anniversary celebration from Fathom Events, both exclusive to the new release, as well as porting over supplmemental material from their previous releases of the film. The Transformers: The Movie will be available first as a limited edition Steelbook on August 3rd,...
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- 5/24/2021
- Screen Anarchy
The Transformers franchise has been around since the first cartoons and toys burst onto the scene in 1984. Since that time, the concept of transforming robots battling it out has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations of children, and the franchise has expanded exponentially, to include a whole series of films and television series, action figures, video games and an array of branded merchandise.
In recent years, there have been a new Transformers movie released on average every couple of years. While box office figures in the US have steadily fallen and western reviews have been sceptical, the franchise is still going strong, and there is nothing to suggest there will not be another several Transformers movies made. While US audiences may be weary of the Transformers, other areas of the world are most definitely not. Areas such as China, South America and India are still hot for the Transformers...
In recent years, there have been a new Transformers movie released on average every couple of years. While box office figures in the US have steadily fallen and western reviews have been sceptical, the franchise is still going strong, and there is nothing to suggest there will not be another several Transformers movies made. While US audiences may be weary of the Transformers, other areas of the world are most definitely not. Areas such as China, South America and India are still hot for the Transformers...
- 11/20/2020
- by Michael Walsh
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Orson Welles is remembered for many things. His narration of War of the Worlds on the radio is legendary. He gave the world the groundbreaking film Citizen Kane. He schemed to the tunes of zither in the Third Man. He died voicing the planet-eating robot Unicron in Transformers: The Movie. One of the more obscure episodes in his life was when he was hired to record voiceover ads for Findus and their frozen food products.
Yes, it’s one of those things that’s just too weird to exist.
Once upon a time, Welles was tasked with recording lines for a peas commercial and things started to go off the rails. He and the directors didn’t see eye-to-eye, he didn’t appreciate any notes about his delivery, and eventually, he stormed out of the session, claiming that no money was worth this. Somehow, the audio was bootlegged and the...
Yes, it’s one of those things that’s just too weird to exist.
Once upon a time, Welles was tasked with recording lines for a peas commercial and things started to go off the rails. He and the directors didn’t see eye-to-eye, he didn’t appreciate any notes about his delivery, and eventually, he stormed out of the session, claiming that no money was worth this. Somehow, the audio was bootlegged and the...
- 11/17/2020
- by Gavin Jasper
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: There is a certain generation that finds a distinct joy in the X-Men and Batman animated series as well as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, The Smurfs, Goosebumps, Muppet Babies and Fraggle Rock — and we have TV exec, Margaret Loesch to thank for all of these childhood treasures. That said, Nacelle Company is looking to champion Loesch with a feature-length documentary about her life and career.
The film will be co-directed by Brian Volk-Weiss and Brian Stillman — who, as you can see, have directed some pop culture docus of the nostalgic variety. Cisco Henson will serve as Executive Producer for The Nacelle Company.
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The film will be co-directed by Brian Volk-Weiss and Brian Stillman — who, as you can see, have directed some pop culture docus of the nostalgic variety. Cisco Henson will serve as Executive Producer for The Nacelle Company.
More from DeadlineComedy Dynamics To Produce First-ever Televised Razzie AwardsThe Nacelle Company Ups Kieran Dotti...
- 3/11/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
From Detective Pikachu to Sonic the Hedgehog, when did audiences Ok the big brand movie?
Orson Welles memorably described his final role, voicing the baddie in 1986 animation The Transformers: The Movie, as “a big toy who attacks a bunch of smaller toys”. Such dismissiveness would be way out of line in today’s moviescape. Instead, we have Ryan Reynolds assiduously promoting his new movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu on the talkshow circuit. He doesn’t take the role too seriously, but he would never dream of describing it as “a small toy who saves a bunch of bigger toys”.
Nor would we, it seems. Audiences used to dismiss movies like this as transparent product placement, purely aimed at children and set on making a fast buck, but in an era of targeted ads and Instagram #paid posts we’re increasingly surrounded by and nonplussed by brand domination. And in the current climate,...
Orson Welles memorably described his final role, voicing the baddie in 1986 animation The Transformers: The Movie, as “a big toy who attacks a bunch of smaller toys”. Such dismissiveness would be way out of line in today’s moviescape. Instead, we have Ryan Reynolds assiduously promoting his new movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu on the talkshow circuit. He doesn’t take the role too seriously, but he would never dream of describing it as “a small toy who saves a bunch of bigger toys”.
Nor would we, it seems. Audiences used to dismiss movies like this as transparent product placement, purely aimed at children and set on making a fast buck, but in an era of targeted ads and Instagram #paid posts we’re increasingly surrounded by and nonplussed by brand domination. And in the current climate,...
- 5/6/2019
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Before Michael Bay unleashed Bayhem with his live-action Transformers films, there was 1986’s animated The Transformers: The Movie. Fathom Events, Hasbro Studios and Shout! Factory have come together to bring the animated cult classic back to theaters for one night only in September, presenting a remastered HD copy of the film. Audiences will also get a special sneak-peek […]
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The post Animated ‘Transformers: The Movie’ Returning to Theaters for One Night Only appeared first on /Film.
- 8/1/2018
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
As the September box office attempts to get 2017 back on track*the month is currently up 14% compared to last year*the chapter ends on what was a dismal August 2017 at the domestic box office. August was the fourth month in a row to show a decline compared to the previous year, all of which contributed to the worst Summer movie season in over ten years, in which the total summer gross failed to top $4 billion for the first time since 2006. August 2017 wrapped up as the worst August in twenty years with calendar grosses delivering a combined $657.7 million from 225 movies, 35.5% behind last year's gross and failing to top $700 million for the first time since 2000. Thanks to the continued performance of Annabelle: Creation, which just topped $100 million domestically yesterday, the month did deliver a $100+ million earner, a feat that looked as if it might not happen not too long ago. Annabelle also...
- 9/20/2017
- by Brad Brevet <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
- Box Office Mojo
The ‘80s are alive on Netflix’s “Glow” – and that means more than just the pulling of large AquaNet hair.
Besides plenty of evidence of the decade in the ring with the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, “Glow” also features ass-kickery set to the totally ‘80s soundtrack from Patti Labelle, Journey, Tears for Fears and others. For viewers who grew up with these artists on cassette, the series has been a heart-pumping aural trip down memory lane.
Read More: ‘Glow’: Breakout Betty Gilpin Still Doesn’t Feel Like She’s Made It, and That’s a Hollywood Problem
There’s one song in particular that will appeal to a very specific set of ‘80s music and film fans: Stan Bush’s “Dare.” In Episode 7, the track is first heard in a montage as Ruth (Alison Brie) and Debbie (Betty Gilpin) decide to get additional instruction on their wrestling moves before their big match.
Besides plenty of evidence of the decade in the ring with the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, “Glow” also features ass-kickery set to the totally ‘80s soundtrack from Patti Labelle, Journey, Tears for Fears and others. For viewers who grew up with these artists on cassette, the series has been a heart-pumping aural trip down memory lane.
Read More: ‘Glow’: Breakout Betty Gilpin Still Doesn’t Feel Like She’s Made It, and That’s a Hollywood Problem
There’s one song in particular that will appeal to a very specific set of ‘80s music and film fans: Stan Bush’s “Dare.” In Episode 7, the track is first heard in a montage as Ruth (Alison Brie) and Debbie (Betty Gilpin) decide to get additional instruction on their wrestling moves before their big match.
- 6/30/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Robb Sheppard Jun 14, 2017
VHS tapes of films recorded off the telly used to hold far more surprising extra features than your DVDs...
There is a place called the Cool Shit Shelf. Upon it sits a Special Edition Inception attaché case containing a spinning top totem. Above that looms The Complete Collection Lost box set (stick with me) with a tenuously linked Senet board game and plastic Egyptian ankh. And let’s not forget the Reservoir Dogs Deluxe Mr Blonde edition with…well, you get the picture. All are exceptional in their own right, boasting a wealth of deleted scenes, Making of’s or exclusive sleeves.
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Although these collectors' items take pride of place on the Cool Shit Shelf™, they are the equivalent of a vanilla, double-sided flip-disc in a snap case when compared to a medium which allowed personalised film edits,...
VHS tapes of films recorded off the telly used to hold far more surprising extra features than your DVDs...
There is a place called the Cool Shit Shelf. Upon it sits a Special Edition Inception attaché case containing a spinning top totem. Above that looms The Complete Collection Lost box set (stick with me) with a tenuously linked Senet board game and plastic Egyptian ankh. And let’s not forget the Reservoir Dogs Deluxe Mr Blonde edition with…well, you get the picture. All are exceptional in their own right, boasting a wealth of deleted scenes, Making of’s or exclusive sleeves.
See related Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games Nintendo Wii review
Although these collectors' items take pride of place on the Cool Shit Shelf™, they are the equivalent of a vanilla, double-sided flip-disc in a snap case when compared to a medium which allowed personalised film edits,...
- 5/18/2017
- Den of Geek
A new photo has surfaced featuring the classic character Hot Rod who is making his new big screen debut in Transformers: The Last Knight. The character was originally introduced in the 1986 animated film Transformers: The Movie and he quickly became a fan favorite.
We now have some new details regarding his character in Michael Bay's upcoming film. The photo above shows Hot Rod coming face to face with a character named Viviane Wembly (Laura Haddock), who's an Oxford professor that Anthony Hopkins' character, Sir Edmund Burton, has been searching for.
According to EW, she has a genetic secret that could "destroy (or save) the world." Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura says:
"[The humans] are empowered in a way that is very different than we’ve experienced before and honestly, it’s not easy figuring out how to empower the six foot human versus the 35- or 45-foot robot."
So how does...
We now have some new details regarding his character in Michael Bay's upcoming film. The photo above shows Hot Rod coming face to face with a character named Viviane Wembly (Laura Haddock), who's an Oxford professor that Anthony Hopkins' character, Sir Edmund Burton, has been searching for.
According to EW, she has a genetic secret that could "destroy (or save) the world." Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura says:
"[The humans] are empowered in a way that is very different than we’ve experienced before and honestly, it’s not easy figuring out how to empower the six foot human versus the 35- or 45-foot robot."
So how does...
- 4/24/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The animated film Transformers: The Movie traumatized me when I first saw it as a kid. It pretty much killed off all of my favorite characters, some of which met their demise in the first 10 minutes of the movie! Regardless of that, I did love the movie. The Transformers animated series tried to continue the story, but it was just never the same after that movie.
Artist Marco D'Alfonso created a poster for a non-existent sequel to the movie that he calls The Transformers: The Movie 2: The Dark Matrix. It's got a great title! I'd actually like to see a direct sequel to Transformers: The Movie that didn't involve anything that happened in the series afterwards...something totally new and fresh that picks up where the movie left off. It could and should totally be done! ...
Artist Marco D'Alfonso created a poster for a non-existent sequel to the movie that he calls The Transformers: The Movie 2: The Dark Matrix. It's got a great title! I'd actually like to see a direct sequel to Transformers: The Movie that didn't involve anything that happened in the series afterwards...something totally new and fresh that picks up where the movie left off. It could and should totally be done! ...
- 2/19/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Ryan Lambie Nov 30, 2016
With a 30th anniversary Blu-ray out soon, Ryan takes a timely look back at the quirky, dark, superbly animated Transformers: The Movie...
Nb: The following contains spoilers for Transformers: The Movie. Just thought we should mention it.
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The shadow of death hung like a black curtain over Transformers: The Movie. Thanks to an edict handed down by the powers that be at Hasbro, pretty much every toy in the original Transformers 1984 line was wiped out in the course of the film's events; and by the time the noble Autobot leader Optimus Prime died at the hands of Megatron towards the end of the first act, a generation of youngsters were scarred for life.
In retrospect, Hasbro's cold business decision - to wipe out one generation of toys...
With a 30th anniversary Blu-ray out soon, Ryan takes a timely look back at the quirky, dark, superbly animated Transformers: The Movie...
Nb: The following contains spoilers for Transformers: The Movie. Just thought we should mention it.
See related Close To The Enemy episode 3 review Close To The Enemy episode 2 review Close To The Enemy episode 1 review
The shadow of death hung like a black curtain over Transformers: The Movie. Thanks to an edict handed down by the powers that be at Hasbro, pretty much every toy in the original Transformers 1984 line was wiped out in the course of the film's events; and by the time the noble Autobot leader Optimus Prime died at the hands of Megatron towards the end of the first act, a generation of youngsters were scarred for life.
In retrospect, Hasbro's cold business decision - to wipe out one generation of toys...
- 11/29/2016
- Den of Geek
Adam Rees Nov 4, 2016
Once a blockbuster staple, the power ballad was the ultimate movie accompaniment. We look back at some of the classics...
For a glorious period from the mid-80s throughout the 90s, the biggest summer blockbusters were only worth their salt if they had an equally gargantuan song at the head their soundtrack. Often the success of one was inexorably linked to the other, with the likes of Four Weddings And A Funeral's feats matched and even exceeded by Wet Wet Wet's accompanying Love Is All Around.
The greatest and most successful songs belong to the power ballad genre, and are as emotionally charged and forceful as the gods of epic balladry such as Journey, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and Meat Loaf. As the 90s became the 00s and the charts became increasingly irrelevant, the movie ballad became almost defunct, with even the song-dominant film soundtrack being...
Once a blockbuster staple, the power ballad was the ultimate movie accompaniment. We look back at some of the classics...
For a glorious period from the mid-80s throughout the 90s, the biggest summer blockbusters were only worth their salt if they had an equally gargantuan song at the head their soundtrack. Often the success of one was inexorably linked to the other, with the likes of Four Weddings And A Funeral's feats matched and even exceeded by Wet Wet Wet's accompanying Love Is All Around.
The greatest and most successful songs belong to the power ballad genre, and are as emotionally charged and forceful as the gods of epic balladry such as Journey, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and Meat Loaf. As the 90s became the 00s and the charts became increasingly irrelevant, the movie ballad became almost defunct, with even the song-dominant film soundtrack being...
- 10/19/2016
- Den of Geek
In this episode of Off The Shelf, Ryan and Brian take a look at the new DVD and Blu-ray releases for the weeks of September 13th and 20th, 2016.
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September 13th
Aliens 30th Anniversary Edition The Captive Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe De Palma Dr. Mabuse: The Gambler The Exotic Dances Of Bettie Page The Fits Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection The Horrible Dr. Hichcock Jekyll and Hyde Together Again Love Me or Leave Me Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War Metalstorm: The Destruction Of Jared-Syn The Monster of Piedras Blancas Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Raising Cain Road House Sin The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Transformers: The Movie The Wolf Man: Complete Legacy Collection Yours, Mine and Ours Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
September 20th
Beauty and the Beast: 25th Anniversary Edition Beware!
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Episode Notes & Links Links to Amazon
September 13th
Aliens 30th Anniversary Edition The Captive Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe De Palma Dr. Mabuse: The Gambler The Exotic Dances Of Bettie Page The Fits Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection The Horrible Dr. Hichcock Jekyll and Hyde Together Again Love Me or Leave Me Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War Metalstorm: The Destruction Of Jared-Syn The Monster of Piedras Blancas Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Raising Cain Road House Sin The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Transformers: The Movie The Wolf Man: Complete Legacy Collection Yours, Mine and Ours Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
September 20th
Beauty and the Beast: 25th Anniversary Edition Beware!
- 9/20/2016
- by Ryan Gallagher
- CriterionCast
In 1984, one of the most important, the most toy-selling-est(That’s a word, right) cartoons of the Eighties would invade the television screens of every awesome boy and girl in the Galaxy. The concept was simple, extraterrestrial robots, who transform into utility vehicles, and other cool things, to stay hidden in plain sight while fighting with the Decepticons on Earth, and beyond. Obviously it was successful, because thirty-plus years later, we’re not only still talking about it, but the franchise continues in many ways. Books, comics, cartoons, live-action movies, toys, clothes, and much more, continue to be readily available at almost every retail outlet. In 1986, all of that awesome took to the big screen in the form of Transformers: The Movie, and since 2016 marks the thirty-year anniversary, I figured a Blu-ray was right around the corner. I also figured that it would be a Shout! Factory release, since they...
- 9/13/2016
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Shout! Factory has granted The A.V. Club an exclusive look at its Transformers: The Movie 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray, hitting shelves this month. The clip is a favorite sequence amongst Transformers aficionados, and showcases new (for 1986) characters Hot Rod and Kup; Kup (Lionel Stander), is sort of an Obi-Wan type to Hot Rod’s (Judd Nelson) turbo-revvin’ young Luke Skywalker-by-proxy.
The two new toys—sorry, characters—discover an attempt by the Decepticons to invade Autobot City on Earth, after massacring most of the 1984-1985 toy line in a particularly gruesome fashion:
The clip also showcases the Blu-ray’s new 4k transfer of the film, which is crisp and full of detail while still retaining plenty of ‘80s grain. Utilizing a near-pristine print allowed the team behind the restoration to worry less about torn film sections and concentrate on smaller details, such as getting Hot Rod’s colors just ...
The two new toys—sorry, characters—discover an attempt by the Decepticons to invade Autobot City on Earth, after massacring most of the 1984-1985 toy line in a particularly gruesome fashion:
The clip also showcases the Blu-ray’s new 4k transfer of the film, which is crisp and full of detail while still retaining plenty of ‘80s grain. Utilizing a near-pristine print allowed the team behind the restoration to worry less about torn film sections and concentrate on smaller details, such as getting Hot Rod’s colors just ...
- 9/8/2016
- by Mike Vanderbilt
- avclub.com
I'll never forget the moment I was sitting in a movie theater watch Transformers: The Movie 30 years ago and witnessing the deaths of some of my favorite characters, including Optimus Prime. I was completely heartbroken, but I still loved the hell out of the movie! Just in case you forgot, before Prime died he removed the Matrix of Leadership from his chest and dropped it. That's the moment Hot Rod caught it and gave it to Ultra Magnus. Little did Hot Rod know at the time that he would be the next leader of the Autobots. You can watch that whole depressing scene below.
But first, I have a video for you to watch that takes you through the steps of creating your very own real life Matrix of Leadership! The replica prop was created by Bob Clagett of OBGrollout, and as you'll see, it turned out really cool. ...
But first, I have a video for you to watch that takes you through the steps of creating your very own real life Matrix of Leadership! The replica prop was created by Bob Clagett of OBGrollout, and as you'll see, it turned out really cool. ...
- 9/3/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
If you're a fan of the original animated Transformers: The Movie, you've got to watch this video in which a Transformers-themed band by the name of The Cybertronic Spree perform the classic song "Dare" by Vince Dicola and Stan Bush. As you can see, the band awesomely dresses up as characters from the 1986 movie. I've never heard of this band until now, but I'm an instant fan! I also included another video of the band performing the song "Nothin's Gonna Stand in Our Way." Enjoy the videos!
Via: Geeks Are Sexy...
Via: Geeks Are Sexy...
- 9/1/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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