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- The ‘Transformers One’ panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con revealed casting news about Laurence Fishburne and Steve Buscemi.
- Chris Hemsworth and Tyree Henry are in the lead.
- ‘Toy Story 4’ director Josh Cooley has made a new film.
While this year’s outing at San Diego Comic-Con has proven to be relatively quiet so far (at least as far as surprising news from the likes of Marvel), there was some new information about an animated movie that’s been gathering. Some Positive Buzz Behind Early Screenings: ‘Transformers One’
Featuring the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Keegan-Michael Key and Scarlett Johansson, the film features the much-loved robots in disguise… but at a time when they were able to transform at all.
He opened one of the opening presentation panels, and the actors (minus Johansson, who was busy with the new ‘Jurassic World’ film) were joined by director Josh Cooley (‘Toy Story 4’) and producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura to debut. Some provide fresh footage and some new insight into the movie.
And the panel also offered up the latest trailer, which you can watch above.
“Original Witness.”
Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once friends bonded like brothers who have changed… Read Plot
What is the story of ‘Transformers One’?
‘Transformers One’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
The new movie is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once brother-like friends who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
Hemsworth voices Orion Pax, who will become Autobot leader Optimus Prime, while Henry is D-16, the future Megatron. Key plays B-127, a chatty bot who will later be known as Bumblebee, and Johansson is Elita-1.
What did we learn about the ‘Transformers One’ cast?
(Left) Jon Hamm as Vice Admiral Beau “Cyclone” Simpson in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. Photo: Paramount Pictures. (Center) Laurence Fishburne in ‘Clipped’. Photo: FX. (Right) Steve Buscemi in ‘Boardwalk Empire’. Photo: HBO Entertainment.
The panel includes word (or rather, confirmation) that Jon Hamm is playing Cybertron leader Sentinel Prime, with Laurence Fishburne playing the Morpheus-like role of Alpha Prion.
Perhaps the biggest revelation was word that Steve Buscemi voices Starscream, who we know will become one of Megatron’s (usually) loyal lieutenants. In ‘Transformers One’, they are in opposition, Starscream declaring that “the idea of a unified Cybertron is a myth” – although it is clear that D-16 is beginning to have doubts about his connections.
Among the highlights of the panel were funny moments, with Hemsworth noting that he and Henry –– who never shared a recording booth –– laid out in bunk beds to play best friends.
Meanwhile, Key (whose character is the comic relief for the movie), is seen leading the Hall H audience in a rendition of the ‘Transformers’ cartoon theme tune, only to find few takers. “Well, now we know who’s over 40,” he quipped.
Producer Di Bonaventura had this to say about the benefits of animation for the Transformers movie:
“If we did this as a live-action movie, it would probably cost $500M. What’s difficult in live-action is that every time a robot talks, it costs a lot of money. In animation, you have them can build character.”
And for Cooley, it was an opportunity to dig into the lore of the characters.
“Hasbro gave me the ‘Transformers’ bible, this Tolkien-length history –– so much to play with, a huge sandbox –– I wanted to feel what it’s like to play with toys as a kid. Nostalgia and joy in trying to make these things work.”
When will ‘Transformers One’ hit theaters?
‘Transformers One’ will release on 20th September.
‘Transformers One’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
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