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Michael Bay almost vetoed G.I. Joe tease in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

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With Transformers: Rise of the Beasts out on digital and now streaming on Paramount+, eyes are on the future of the franchise as a potential crossover between Transformers and G.I. Joe looks to be in the works after the tease at the end of the latest Transformers film. Rather than play out in a post-credits scene, the final scene of Transformers: […]

Rise of the Beasts producer teases upcoming Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover

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As we approach the Mattel takeover of Hollywood, two of its biggest brands are set to team up in an upcoming film. For those who don’t know, during the final moments of the latest Transformers outing – Rise of the Beasts – we got a teaser indicating Anthony Ramos’ Noah returns would join the G.I. Joe […]

Stranger Things meets Transformers with Code Red Surfer Boy Pizza Mash-Up

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Revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, Hasbro’s latest Mash-Up sees the worlds of Transformers and the hit Netflix series Stranger Things colling with the Stranger Things x Transformers Code Red figure which sees the Autobot transform into Argyle’s Surfer Boy Pizza van from the fourth season of the supernatural drama. The toy is […]

Hasbro unveils auto-converting Transformers Grimlock

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Following on from 2021’s Optimus Prime, Hasbro has now revealed that the next Auto-Converting Robot in its Flagship Collector’s Edition Transformers series is none other than the leader of the Dinobots, the mighty Grimlock! Engineering by Robosen Robotics, Grimlock is available pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse, before going on sale in December, priced at £1,399.00/$1,499.00; […]

Scarlett Johansson says Transformers One is “dramatic” and has “so much heart”

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Scarlett Johansson has spoken about her voice role in the upcoming animated movie Transformers One, a film that will explore Cybertron’s pre-civil war age and how Optimus Prime and Megatron became sworn enemies. Johansson will play Elita and said Josh Cooley’s script is “dramatic” and has “so much heart.” Speaking with Collider for her latest […]

Exclusive – The Transformers: The Movie director talks killing Optimus Prime

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On the movie’s 30th anniversary, we got in touch with The Transformers: The Movie director Nelson Shin to talk about one of the more iconic moments of the franchise: the death of Optimus Prime. As revealed by the writers of the movie in other interviews, the decision to kill of the Autobot leader was made […]

Skybound relaunching Larry Hama’s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero alongside shared Transformers / G.I. Joe comic book universe

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Having acquired the comic book licenses to Transformers and G.I. Joe and quietly launching them into a shared ‘Energon Universe’ this week, Skybound Entertainment has also announced that it will relaunch Larry Hama’s beloved G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero as a standalone series, picking up with issue #301. “One of the main goals of […]

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts producer talks upcoming G.I. Joe crossover plans

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The Hasbro Cinematic Universe is about to begin as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has quite the finale. During the final moments of the latest Transformers outing, the filmmakers tie in the long-running action franchise with another: G.I. Joe. Hasbro and Paramount are about to enter the cinematic universe game with this Marvel-style moment, as […]

Movie Review – Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, 2023. Directed by Stephen Caple Jr. Starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chirisa, Colman Domingo, and Michael Kelly. SYNOPSIS: During the […]

Movie Review – Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, 2023. Directed by Stephen Caple Jr. Starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chirisa, Colman Domingo, and Michael Kelly. SYNOPSIS: During the […]