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Paramount and Hasbro Reunite Spielberg and Bay for Eighth 'Transformers' Film
film-news13 days ago

Paramount and Hasbro Reunite Spielberg and Bay for Eighth 'Transformers' Film

Paramount and Hasbro are developing an eighth live-action 'Transformers' film, appointing Steven Spielberg as the primary creative producer and placing Michael Bay in final talks to direct. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, aims to restore the tone of the early franchise following a period of underperformance for recent entries. This strategic move follows the completion of the Paramount-Skydance merger, signaling a push to reinvigorate the $5.4 billion global property. Shia LaBeouf will not return, and the film is set in the modern day.

via A.V. Club|
#film-news#michael-bay#paramount
Paramount Reboots Transformers with Spielberg and Bay
film13 days ago

Paramount Reboots Transformers with Spielberg and Bay

Paramount is developing an eighth live-action Transformers film, appointing Steven Spielberg as the primary creative producer alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Michael Bay is in final talks to direct, aiming to restore the tone of the early franchise. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, follows the Paramount-Skydance merger and a period of underperformance for recent entries.

via IndieWire|
#film#michael-bay#paramount
Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive Paramount's Transformers Franchise
film14 days ago

Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive Paramount's Transformers Franchise

Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are developing the eighth live-action 'Transformers' film, with Steven Spielberg appointed as the primary creative producer and Michael Bay in early talks to direct. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, aims to restore the tone of the franchise's early entries following a period of underperformance. Shia LaBeouf will not return, and the film is set in the modern day. This move follows the Paramount-Skydance merger and a strategic push to reinviguate the $5.4 billion global property.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#film#hasbro#michael-bay
Spielberg to Lead Creative Reboot of 'Transformers' as Bay Returns to Direct
film14 days ago

Spielberg to Lead Creative Reboot of 'Transformers' as Bay Returns to Direct

Paramount Pictures is developing an eighth 'Transformers' film, with Steven Spielberg appointed as the primary creative producer alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Michael Bay is in early talks to return as director, aiming to restore the tone of the franchise's early entries. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, is set in the modern day, while Shia LaBeouf will not return. This move follows the Paramount-Skydance merger and a period of underperformance for recent installments.

via Variety|
#film#michael-bay#paramount-pictures
Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive 'Transformers' Franchise at Paramount
film14 days ago

Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive 'Transformers' Franchise at Paramount

Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are developing the eighth live-action 'Transformers' film, with Steven Spielberg appointed as the primary creative producer and Michael Bay in final talks to direct. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, aims to return to the tone of the early franchise installments. This move follows the Skydance merger and a period of underperformance for recent entries, signaling a strategic pivot to reinvigorate the $5.4 billion global property.

via deadline.com|
#film#michael-bay#paramount
Hasbro unveils 'Optimus Prime: Awakening' as final tribute to late voice actor Peter Cullen
entertainment1 month ago

Hasbro unveils 'Optimus Prime: Awakening' as final tribute to late voice actor Peter Cullen

Hasbro and Fathom Entertainment have released a new 12-minute animated short, 'Optimus Prime: Awakening,' to accompany the 40th-anniversary theatrical re-release of 'The Transformers: The Movie.' The film serves as a final performance for the late voice actor Peter Cullen, who died at 85 in August 2026. Directed by Josh Wassung and featuring Frank Welker as Megatron, the short is described by the studio as a 'love letter' to the franchise and its fans. The 4K re-release of the 1986 film is currently screening in select international markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany, with the new short included in all Fathom Entertainment screenings.

via Gizmodo|
#animation#entertainment#frank-welker
Peter Cullen, the enduring voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85
arts-and-entertainment1 month ago

Peter Cullen, the enduring voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died at age 85. He passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, surrounded by family. Cullen originated the Optimus Prime voice in the 1980s animated series and later reprised the role in Michael Bay's live-action films starting in 2007. His career also included roles in Knight Rider and Predator, where he provided vocal effects for the alien creature. His agent stated that his family asked fans to honor his legacy by serving communities with compassion and integrity.

via The Washington Post|
#arts-and-entertainment#obituary#peter-cullen
Peter Cullen, the baritone behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85
entertainment1 month ago

Peter Cullen, the baritone behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor who defined the sound of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died at age 85. He passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, surrounded by family. Cullen’s career spanned over 200 credits, including iconic roles in Knight Rider, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, and vocal effects for Predator. His family requested that fans honor his legacy by serving their communities with compassion and integrity. Cullen, born in Montreal in 1941, originated the Optimus Prime voice in the 1984 animated series and reprised the role in Michael Bay’s live-action films, which grossed over $1 billion each in their peak years. He also received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Transformers: Prime.

via AP News|
#entertainment#obituary#peter-cullen
Peter Cullen, the enduring voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85
entertainment1 month ago

Peter Cullen, the enduring voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh media, has died at age 85. He passed away at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, surrounded by family. Cullen’s career spanned over 200 credits, including iconic roles in Knight Rider and the 1987 film Predator. His family requested that fans honor his legacy by serving their communities with compassion and integrity.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#entertainment#obituary#peter-cullen
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, Dies at 85
entertainment1 month ago

Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, Dies at 85

Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie-the-Pooh adaptations, has died at age 85. He passed away on August 26 at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. Cullen originated the iconic voice of the Autobot leader in the 1980s animated series and returned for the 2007 live-action film. He also voiced characters in Knight Rider, Predator, and Invincible. His family requested that fans honor his legacy by serving their communities with compassion and integrity.

via Variety|
#entertainment#obituary#peter-cullen
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, Dies at 85
entertainment1 month ago

Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, Dies at 85

Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen has died at age 85. Best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh adaptations, Cullen passed away at his Los Angeles home. His career spanned decades, including iconic roles in King Kong, Knight Rider, and Predator, as well as a Daytime Emmy nomination for Transformers: Prime.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#obituary#peter-cullen
Transformers Captures July 4 One-Day Box Office Crown
entertainment3 months ago

Transformers Captures July 4 One-Day Box Office Crown

Transformers (2007) tops the July 4 holiday with a $29 million one-day gross (unadjusted for inflation), according to Rentrak figures cited by The Hollywood Reporter, ahead of other familiar franchises and even indie titles like Sound of Freedom. The piece notes the mix of films that perform on the holiday and discusses different ways to measure box office over the frame (5-day openings, midweek frames), providing historical context for the holiday’s grosses.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#entertainment#film-industry-analysis
Hasbro Unveils Sixth Wall, an AI Studio to License Its Iconic Characters
business4 months ago

Hasbro Unveils Sixth Wall, an AI Studio to License Its Iconic Characters

Hasbro announced Sixth Wall, an AI studio that will license its character IP—including Optimus Prime, Mr. Potato Head, Cobra Commander, Megatron and the Clue cast—for AI-enabled experiences. Working with original voice actors and partners like ElevenLabs, the initiative aims to offer authorized, guardrail-governed character interactions across interactive storytelling, games, connected devices, and brand engagement, rather than producing films or TV. The platform uses a CharacterOS “golden record” to set personality and behavior guidelines, ensuring authentic, on-brand appearances in licensed experiences.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#business#hasbro