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  • Every Transformers Movie Ranked

    Chris Hemsworth (Orion Pax/Optimus Prime) stars in Paramount Animation and Hasbro Present In Association with New Republic Pictures a di Bonaventua Pictures Production a Tom Desanto / Don Murphy Production a Bay Films Production 'Transformers One'.
    Chris Hemsworth (Orion Pax/Optimus Prime) stars in Paramount Animation and Hasbro Present In Association with New Republic Pictures a di Bonaventua Pictures Production a Tom Desanto / Don Murphy Production a Bay Films Production ‘Transformers One’.

    The ‘Transformers‘ franchise has grossed over $4.5 billion at the box office!

    With eight previous films including live-action and animated movies, as well as the spinoff ‘Bumblebee,’ Transformers is now the 14th most highest grossing franchise in film history.

    The ninth movie in the franchise, the CG-animated ‘Transformers One‘ rolls into theaters on September 20th. In honor of the new film, Moviefone is counting down every Transformers movie ever made, including live-action, animation and spinoffs.

    Let’s begin!


    9. ‘Transformers: The Last Knight‘ (2017)

    Optimus Prime in 'Transformers: The Last Knight'. Photo: Paramount.
    Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’. Photo: Paramount.

    Autobots and Decepticons are at war, with humans on the sidelines. Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth.

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    8. ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen‘ (2009)

    (L to R) Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf in 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.' Photo: Paramount.
    (L to R) Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf in ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.’ Photo: Paramount.

    Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers’ war.

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    7. ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction‘ (2014)

    Mark Wahlberg in 'Transformers: Age of Extinction'. Photo: Paramount.
    Mark Wahlberg in ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’. Photo: Paramount.

    As humanity picks up the pieces, following the conclusion of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” Autobots and Decepticons have all but vanished from the face of the planet. However, a group of powerful, ingenious businessman and scientists attempt to learn from past Transformer incursions and push the boundaries of technology beyond what they can control – all while an ancient, powerful Transformer menace sets Earth in his cross-hairs.

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    6. ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon‘ (2011)

    Optimus Prime in 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'. Photo: Paramount.
    Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’. Photo: Paramount.

    The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.

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    5. ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts‘ (2023)

    2023's 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'. Photo: Paramount.
    2023’s ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’. Photo: Paramount.

    Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – to join them as allies in the existing battle for earth. The movie is directed by Steven Caple Jr. (‘Creed II‘) and stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback.

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    4. ‘The Transformers: The Movie‘ (1986)

    Megatron in 'Transformers: The Movie'. Photo: De Laurentiis Entertainment Group.
    Megatron in ‘Transformers: The Movie’. Photo: De Laurentiis Entertainment Group.

    The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons in this animated feature film.

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    3. ‘Bumblebee‘ (2018)

    Hailee Steinfeld in 'Bumblebee'. Photo: Paramount.
    Hailee Steinfeld in ‘Bumblebee’. Photo: Paramount.

    On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.

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    2. ‘Transformers One‘ (2024)

    (L to R) Brian Tyree Henry (D-16/Megatron), Scarlett Johansson (Elita-1), Chris Hemsworth (Orion Pax/Optimus Prime) and Keegan-Michael Key (B-127), star in Paramount Animation and Hasbro Present In Association with New Republic Pictures a di Bonaventua Pictures Production a Tom Desanto / Don Murphy Production a Bay Films Production 'Transformers One'.
    (L to R) Brian Tyree Henry (D-16/Megatron), Scarlett Johansson (Elita-1), Chris Hemsworth (Orion Pax/Optimus Prime) and Keegan-Michael Key (B-127), star in Paramount Animation and Hasbro Present In Association with New Republic Pictures a di Bonaventua Pictures Production a Tom Desanto / Don Murphy Production a Bay Films Production ‘Transformers One’.

    ‘Transformers One’ is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry), better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

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    1. ‘Transformers‘ (2007)

    (L to R) Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf in 'Transformers.' Photo: Paramount.
    (L to R) Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf in ‘Transformers.’ Photo: Paramount.

    Young teenager Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial factions of transforming robots – the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Sam holds the clue to unimaginable power and the Decepticons will stop at nothing to retrieve it.

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  • Hasbro Makes $4 Billion Deal to Acquire Entertainment One

    Hasbro Makes $4 Billion Deal to Acquire Entertainment One

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    Peppa Pig and other Entertainment One brands are heading to a new home.

    Hasbro, Inc. and eOne announced an acquisition on Thursday. Hasbro will pay $4 billion in cash to acquire eOne, bringing brands like Peppa Pig, PJ Masks, and more under its umbrella. The company’s chairman and CEO, Brian Goldner, celebrated it as a move that “adds beloved story-led global family brands that deliver strong operating returns to Hasbro’s portfolio and provides a pipeline of new brand creation driven by family-oriented storytelling.”

    The play and entertainment company is looking to bring its brands to fans in new ways, per Goldner. He noted in an investor call Thursday (via Variety) that “with eOne’s content creation capabilities … we can reach audience on all screens.” As part of that, eOne’s employees will be joining Hasbro.

    eOne CEO Darren Throop talked up the “strong cultural fit” between the two companies in the announcement. He added that Hasbro’s portfolio “will further fuel the tremendous success” of eOne.

    The acquisition isn’t a done deal yet. One of the key steps left is for eOne shareholders to vote in favor of the acquisition. However, the boards of directors of Hasbro and eOne have each signaled their approval, and the transaction is expected to be finalized in late 2019.

    [h/t: Variety]

  • Another ‘G.I. Joe’ Spinoff Movie Is in the Works

    Another ‘G.I. Joe’ Spinoff Movie Is in the Works

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    Here’s a case of the Chuckles — Paramount and Hasbro are working on another spinoff of the “G.I. Joe” franchise.

    The companies are already developing a Snake Eyes movie and now they’ve hired writers Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”) to pen a script.

    The project is described as an ensemble piece and reportedly features the character Chuckles, who has not appeared in any previous “G.I. Joe” films.

    Chuckles made his debut in the action figure line in 1987 and in the Marvel Comics that year. The character is known for his undercover and infiltration work.

    Paramount has been looking to revive the franchise, which is one of the more popular toy-to-movie adaptations. It is also developing a new mainline team movie as well as the Snake Eyes spinoff.

     

  • Animated ‘Transformers’ Series ‘War for Cybertron’ Coming to Netflix Next Year

    Animated ‘Transformers’ Series ‘War for Cybertron’ Coming to Netflix Next Year

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    An animated “Transformers” series is coming to Netflix.

    The streaming service is teaming up with Hasbro and producers Rooster Teeth for “Transformers: War for Cybertron,” which will tell the origin story of the Transformers universe with a “new animation look and style.” It is set to launch in 2020.

    “Transformers” veteran FJ DeSanto (“Transformers: Titans Return,” “Transformers: Power of the Primes”) will serve as showrunner.

    “In this Transformers origin story, we will explore the expansive universe of Cybertron in a way that audiences have never seen before — to the delight of both existing fans and those coming to the franchise for the first time,” said John Derderian, Netflix’s director of anime.

    Netflix has been aggressively expanding its animated offerings and is launching its own in-house animation studio.