"Transformers" is a tricky thing to talk about. Your average moviegoer tends to enjoy the movies (at least up until 2017's "The Last Knight"), but people who use words like "cinema" and "art" when talking about movies kind of hate them. Things got better when Michael Bay finally vacated the director's chair, with 2018's "Bumblebee" ranking as easily the most acclaimed entry in the multi-billion-dollar franchise to date. Last year's "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" tried to keep that new magic going and did so with mixed results. But there is at least one scene in the film that stands a cut above the rest, reminding us of what this franchise can be in its best moments.
It is perhaps not surprising that arguably the best moment in director Steven Caple Jr.'s "Rise of the Beasts" involves Bumblebee. Everyone's favorite little yellow Autobot has been the secret sauce in...
It is perhaps not surprising that arguably the best moment in director Steven Caple Jr.'s "Rise of the Beasts" involves Bumblebee. Everyone's favorite little yellow Autobot has been the secret sauce in...
- 1/16/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Steven Caple, Jr.'s 2023 movie, "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," took place partly in Peru and was filmed in notable locations around the country. According to Andina, the Peruvian news agency, "Rise of the Beasts" was filmed partly in the lush jungles of San Martin where Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) and Optimus Primal (Ron Perlman) met to discuss tactics in taking down the wicked robot Scourge (Peter Dinklage). Other parts of "Beasts" were shot in Saqsayhuaman on the outskirts of the ancient city of Cusco, which is an enormous stone network of structures in the shape of a puma. It is one of Peru's most-visited locations. The filmmakers also filmed near the thousands of salt ponds of Maras, as well as near Macchu Picchu, the 15th-century Incan citadel you read all about in your fifth-grade geography class.
Naturally, the Peruvian tourism boards have begun offering "Transformers"-themed tours of Machu Picchu.
Naturally, the Peruvian tourism boards have begun offering "Transformers"-themed tours of Machu Picchu.
- 10/11/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
For the first-time team-up between the Autobots and Maximals in the “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” prequel, director Steven Caple Jr. (“Creed II”) was given a lot of creative freedom in designing and animating the characters. Gone was Ilm from the previous six films, giving way to Mpc and Wētā FX. Mpc was the principal VFX studio and did all of the design work, but both had a hand in overhauling the Autobots and introducing the beast-like Maximals, which mix fur and flesh with their metal parts.
Production VFX supervisor Gary Brozenich (from Mpc) oversaw the work. After studying the previous films, he met with Caple to discuss his vision for tailoring the animation and also consulted with previous director Michael Bay (who still serves as producer). Rather than continuing to push the hyper-realism of the Bay films, Caple wanted to make them look more straightforward, with a nod toward...
Production VFX supervisor Gary Brozenich (from Mpc) oversaw the work. After studying the previous films, he met with Caple to discuss his vision for tailoring the animation and also consulted with previous director Michael Bay (who still serves as producer). Rather than continuing to push the hyper-realism of the Bay films, Caple wanted to make them look more straightforward, with a nod toward...
- 6/24/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
On June 9, 2023, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” roared into theaters courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The film directed by Steven Caple Jr. received mixed reviews, resulting in a score of 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and a Critics Consensus that reads, “Thanks to some genuine human drama between the set pieces and palpable affection for the title characters, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ is one of the franchise’s more enjoyable outings.”
While critics may be divided on the latest action flick to come from this franchise, fans have overwhelmingly praised this outing with a 91% audience approval score. Set in the ’90s, a new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth. The ensemble cast includes Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Cristo Fernández, John Dimaggio, Ron Perlman, Colman Domingo, Peter Dinklage and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. Read our full review round-up below.
While critics may be divided on the latest action flick to come from this franchise, fans have overwhelmingly praised this outing with a 91% audience approval score. Set in the ’90s, a new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth. The ensemble cast includes Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Cristo Fernández, John Dimaggio, Ron Perlman, Colman Domingo, Peter Dinklage and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. Read our full review round-up below.
- 6/12/2023
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
With the release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the seventh overall movie of the Transformers live-action franchise, the world-building moves to a new arena as lesser-known factions like Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons are introduced. Along with them, another important character also gets introduced, for whom long-time fans have been waiting eagerly: the planet-devouring mechanical monstrosity, Unicron. While at first glance, the character might seem like another tank-type villain like Galactus from Marvel comics, his influence, and significance in the Transformers lore run deeper than that. With Unicron’s introduction, the mechanism known as the Transwarp Key has also been brought into play, and we will take a quick look at both of their significance in the larger world-building process.
Spoilers Ahead
Unicron: The Ultimate Evil
In Transformers’ lore, Unicron deserves the title of antagonist of the highest echelon. To put things into perspective, just as Darkseid is considered the...
Spoilers Ahead
Unicron: The Ultimate Evil
In Transformers’ lore, Unicron deserves the title of antagonist of the highest echelon. To put things into perspective, just as Darkseid is considered the...
- 6/11/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
The survival of the fittest theory is more applicable to the world of Cybertronians than it is to us Terrans. Divided into factions, warfare follows the denizens of Cybertron all their lives and reaches any part of the cosmos where they seek refuge as well. Previously, while the pentalogy of Bayverse movies primarily focused on the conflict between two major factions, namely the noble, honorable Autobots and the evil, treacherous Decepticons (Dinobots and Constructicons appeared too with bare minimum focus), the second movie of the prequel series Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduces an additional three factions into the mix. The introduction of Maximals, Terrorcons, and Predacons is surely going to please longtime Transformers fans, who will be eager to know how the characters compare in power scaling. We will like to provide a brief overview of the Transformers that have appeared in Rise of the Beasts and will try...
- 6/10/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts triggers a frisson not uncommon to happily mindless franchise movies. It exudes the energy of talented filmmakers trying to wring something creative, unique, or, heaven forbid, human, from a generic template, or trying to sneak just a little bit of flavor into the boxed mix. This palpable effort makes Beasts watchable on a moment-to-moment basis. It has talented actors, Dominique Fishback and Anthony Ramos, doing their best to interact with green-screen concoctions. It has a sense of humor. It has a Nineties hip-hop soundtrack put...
- 6/9/2023
- by Chris Vognar
- Rollingstone.com
Peter Dinklage loves playing villains.The 'Game of Thrones' star features as antagonist Scourge in the new movie 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' and relishes getting the chance to be evil on the big screen.In an interview with Screen Rant, Peter said: "It's a lot of fun. Villains are, in my experience, the most fun you can have at the movies because they don't care. And it's the movies, so it's safe."You love them because you're safe from their actual... the reality of what they're doing. I've played a few villains in my day, and I just find they're fun because they don't care."Peter completed his voice work as Scourge in a recording studio and was glad to have the guidance of director Steven Caple Jr. as he felt separated from the picture at times.The 53-year-old star said: "I've done a few of them now. Mainly more kids' films,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
After the mind-numbingly frustrating Bayverse Transformers movie franchise ran its course through exactly a decade, the first movie of the prequel series Bumblebee presented itself as a much-needed breath of fresh air by engaging with the more grounded aspects of human-Cybertronian interactions. Its much-anticipated sequel, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, has been released worldwide and, from the looks of it, has done a decent job of expanding the world-building in a cohesive manner, at the cost of the previous flick’s grounded nature.
Even after being surrounded by big summer blockbuster releases, expectations with this entry were high because of the lore exploration through the introduction of beloved key factions like Maximals, something that long-time franchise fans were waiting to see in live action. And even though their appearance was somewhat limited in the second half, enough plot points have been provided to speculate on the possible course to be taken in future ventures.
Even after being surrounded by big summer blockbuster releases, expectations with this entry were high because of the lore exploration through the introduction of beloved key factions like Maximals, something that long-time franchise fans were waiting to see in live action. And even though their appearance was somewhat limited in the second half, enough plot points have been provided to speculate on the possible course to be taken in future ventures.
- 6/9/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Stars: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vasquez, Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Liza Koshy, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Cristo Fernandez, John Dimaggio | Written by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters | Directed by Steven Caple Jr.
The giant shape-shifting robots are back, in the seventh instalment in the live-action Transformers film series, this time without Michael Bay on board as director. The result is a significant improvement on the previous films, thanks to a script that includes an increased focus on character, dialogue and actual emotion, while still providing plenty of robo-carnage.
Technically both a sequel to 2018’s Bumblebee and a prequel to 2007’s Transformers, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is set in 1994 and centres on three separate groups of shape-shifting robots. These include our old friends the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime (original robo-voice Peter Cullen), animal-shaped robots the Maximals, led by gorilla-bot Optimus Primal...
The giant shape-shifting robots are back, in the seventh instalment in the live-action Transformers film series, this time without Michael Bay on board as director. The result is a significant improvement on the previous films, thanks to a script that includes an increased focus on character, dialogue and actual emotion, while still providing plenty of robo-carnage.
Technically both a sequel to 2018’s Bumblebee and a prequel to 2007’s Transformers, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is set in 1994 and centres on three separate groups of shape-shifting robots. These include our old friends the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime (original robo-voice Peter Cullen), animal-shaped robots the Maximals, led by gorilla-bot Optimus Primal...
- 6/8/2023
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
To paraphrase Dan Olson’s excellent Nft video essay Line Goes Up, we’re going to have to deal with a lot of vocabulary and a lot of complexity in this review. Some of it will fill some of you with a nostalgic glow and some of it will sound like white noise and make your head hurt. What you do need to know is that you don’t need to know or care about any of it. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is going to rock on regardless so you might as well enjoy the ride.
You wouldn’t like planet-munching big bad Unicron (Colman Domingo) when he’s hangry. He has a tendency to wipe out civilisations. Maximal leader Apelinq fought bravely to protect his home planet from Unicron and his Terrorcon sidekicks but ultimately sacrificed himself in battle with Scourge to allow the other Maximals – Optimus Primal...
You wouldn’t like planet-munching big bad Unicron (Colman Domingo) when he’s hangry. He has a tendency to wipe out civilisations. Maximal leader Apelinq fought bravely to protect his home planet from Unicron and his Terrorcon sidekicks but ultimately sacrificed himself in battle with Scourge to allow the other Maximals – Optimus Primal...
- 6/8/2023
- by Emily Breen
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
When it comes to the Transformers franchise, one tends to grade on a curve: “Well, this one wasn’t as bad as Revenge of the Fallen…” or “That one was a little better than Age of Extinction…” When at least four of the seven films in a franchise are all but unwatchable, damning with low expectations is where we end up.
With the seventh and latest film, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, one might say, “Well, it wasn’t as good as Bumblebee…” but in this case, that doesn’t instantly spell doom. Rise of the Beasts is easily the best movie in the main narrative since the original Transformers in 2007, for which this acts as a prequel of sorts (as well as a sequel to Bumblebee—the series is circling back on itself!). And the lessons learned from the Bumblebee spinoff, the first film in the franchise not weighed...
With the seventh and latest film, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, one might say, “Well, it wasn’t as good as Bumblebee…” but in this case, that doesn’t instantly spell doom. Rise of the Beasts is easily the best movie in the main narrative since the original Transformers in 2007, for which this acts as a prequel of sorts (as well as a sequel to Bumblebee—the series is circling back on itself!). And the lessons learned from the Bumblebee spinoff, the first film in the franchise not weighed...
- 6/8/2023
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Los Angeles, June 8 (Ians) Peter Dinklage, best known for his roles of Lord Tyrion Lannister in ‘Game Of Thrones’ and Bolivar Trask in ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past,’ spoke about his upcoming role in ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ as its antagonist Scourge, whom he will be voicing.
In an interview with ‘Screen Rant’, he described Scourge.
Dinklage said: “He’s the boss, but he also has a boss in Unicron. He has to answer to that guy who eats planets, so he’s a bit of a threat. And I think it’s just because he’s treated so poorly by that guy, he just transfers that down to his minions.
“They’re like locusts, right? They just want to consume, destroy, and they don’t have any moral compass, so why not? But it’s a lot of fun. Villains are, in my experience, the most fun you...
In an interview with ‘Screen Rant’, he described Scourge.
Dinklage said: “He’s the boss, but he also has a boss in Unicron. He has to answer to that guy who eats planets, so he’s a bit of a threat. And I think it’s just because he’s treated so poorly by that guy, he just transfers that down to his minions.
“They’re like locusts, right? They just want to consume, destroy, and they don’t have any moral compass, so why not? But it’s a lot of fun. Villains are, in my experience, the most fun you...
- 6/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Even in this age of pop culture entertainment, when fans gorge on the spectacle of cosmic abstract monstrosities engaging in battle with sentient mammals and literal mythological gods, the prospect of seeing opposing factions of giant robots converting into vehicles has got fans hooked. Yes, we are talking about the Transformers media franchise that started its journey in the 80s as an attempt to westernize the Japanese toy brand Takara’s “Diaclone” and “Micro Change” lines and gradually sprawled into one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time, comprising innumerable toys, comics, animated content, and multimillion-dollar movies.
Previously, a film series based on the Transformers franchise helmed by Michael Bay continued for a decade and consisted of five aggressively mediocre, overly stylized CGI cluster dump, run-of-the-mill action movies. After the end of the series, later regarded as Bayverse, the Transformers prequel series, starting with the 2018 entry Bumblebee, brought the franchise...
Previously, a film series based on the Transformers franchise helmed by Michael Bay continued for a decade and consisted of five aggressively mediocre, overly stylized CGI cluster dump, run-of-the-mill action movies. After the end of the series, later regarded as Bayverse, the Transformers prequel series, starting with the 2018 entry Bumblebee, brought the franchise...
- 6/7/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
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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After Michael Bay directed the first five Transformers movies, including Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and Transformers: The Last Knight, he passed the...
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.
Related Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review
After Michael Bay directed the first five Transformers movies, including Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and Transformers: The Last Knight, he passed the...
- 6/7/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
"If you keep your eyes open, life will show you everything you need to know." Paramount has unveiled one final trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts - landing in theaters worldwide starting this weekend. Is anyone planning to go see it in theaters? This is technically the 7th movie in the sentient alien robot series Transformers, bringing back Optimus Prime and the Autobots again to fight the greatest evil - Unicron. Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a '90s globetrotting adventure and introduce the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. This Transformers movie stars Anthony Ramos (also from In the Heights) and Dominique Fishback, with Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen (as Optimus Prime), Ron Perlman (as Optimus Primal), Peter Dinklage (as Scourge), Michelle Yeoh (as Airazor), Pete Davidson (as Mirage), Liza Koshy, John Dimaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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
Plot: The fate of the Earth, and potentially hundreds of other planets, once again hangs in the balance when an alien beacon in NY grabs the attention of both Autobots and Decepticons to its location. The beacon can either send the Autobots to their home planet or summon the evil Unicron, and the Autobots will need the help of new human friends and the animalistic Maximals to ensure order and peace are once again restored.
Review: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a touch better than the other Transformers movies. The headache-inducing bombast of the Michael Bay films has been lessened some by director Steven Caple, Jr., and though the narrative is still filled with contrivances and unnecessary clutter, there’s a slightly more engaging atmosphere here than in the previous entries. For the Transformers fans out there, there are still a bevy of sequences where robots smash and wrestle...
Review: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a touch better than the other Transformers movies. The headache-inducing bombast of the Michael Bay films has been lessened some by director Steven Caple, Jr., and though the narrative is still filled with contrivances and unnecessary clutter, there’s a slightly more engaging atmosphere here than in the previous entries. For the Transformers fans out there, there are still a bevy of sequences where robots smash and wrestle...
- 6/6/2023
- by Eric Walkuski
- JoBlo.com
The big news about the new Transformers movie (not a sentence I envisioned writing while attending journalism school) is that this seventh installment features the first appearance of the Maximals on the big screen. Whether that information means anything to you or not will determine if you’re the target audience for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, a de facto sequel to 2018’s Bumblebee that features enough rock ‘em, sock ‘em robot action to thrill the faithful while showcasing appealing performances by Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback as the token humans on hand.
The story begins in New York City circa 1994, providing plenty of opportunity for the soundtrack inclusion of classic ‘90s-era hip-hop cuts to complement the thundering score by Jongnic “Jb” Bontemps. We’re introduced to Noah (Ramos, In the Heights), a former Army private and tech wiz trying to make ends meet by setting up illegal cable boxes for his friends.
The story begins in New York City circa 1994, providing plenty of opportunity for the soundtrack inclusion of classic ‘90s-era hip-hop cuts to complement the thundering score by Jongnic “Jb” Bontemps. We’re introduced to Noah (Ramos, In the Heights), a former Army private and tech wiz trying to make ends meet by setting up illegal cable boxes for his friends.
- 6/6/2023
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the world of action cinema, the Transformers series has always been a cinematic spectacle to behold. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the latest in this high-octane franchise, doesn’t stand out amongst the previous films as anything more than a cash grab. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and written by a team that includes Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer and Josh Peters, the film boasts a stacked cast including Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Luna Lauren Velez, with voice acting by Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, Peter Cullen, Ron Pearlman, Coleman Domingo, Pete Davidson, Liza Koshy, Mj Rodriguez, John Dimaggio and Cristo Fernandez.
It all starts on an alien planet with the Maximals, alien robots with animal likenesses. Unicron is a world-eating entity aiming to destroy their world while henchmen Scourge (Dinklage) does its bidding. The leading warriors AirRazor (Yeoh), Cheetor (Tongayi Chirisa), Rhinox (David Sobolov) and their leader Optimus Primal...
It all starts on an alien planet with the Maximals, alien robots with animal likenesses. Unicron is a world-eating entity aiming to destroy their world while henchmen Scourge (Dinklage) does its bidding. The leading warriors AirRazor (Yeoh), Cheetor (Tongayi Chirisa), Rhinox (David Sobolov) and their leader Optimus Primal...
- 6/6/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The early “Transformers” films — in fact, just about all the “Transformers” films — were two things at once. They were industrial showroom expos of chop-shop magicianship, with cars and trucks and motorcycles turning themselves inside out, their guts flipping as if a trash compactor had exploded into bits and pieces, only to reassemble themselves into towering robots. The spectacle of those gigantic shape-shifting droids is something that I, more than a lot of critics, always found to be fun. But, of course, the “Transformers” movies were also unrestrained pileups of sheer Michael Bay-ness — kiddie diversion on processed steroids. The plots sprawled all over the place yet somehow never mattered; the films went on way too long; the endless clashing titans made you yearn for the human nuance of a “Godzilla” movie.
When “Bumblebee” (2018) came along, and Michael Bay finally stopped directing the films, it became clear — in case it wasn...
When “Bumblebee” (2018) came along, and Michael Bay finally stopped directing the films, it became clear — in case it wasn...
- 6/6/2023
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
At a certain point, watching a new “Transformers” movie becomes an exercise in expectation management. Since launching with a bang in 2007, the franchise first spearheaded by Michael Bay has spent 16 years sliding into a sludgy pit of CGI malaise many hold up as the epitome of Hollywood’s worst impulses. The well-received “Bumblebee” may be the exception that proves the rule. But in 2023 — when you have no one but yourself to blame for paying real, human money to a robot gorilla named Optimus Primal — it’s not unfair to wonder if the series has irreparably bottomed out.
Still, the temptation to let films like “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” off the hook via state-of-play victim blaming should be avoided. The Hasbro franchise has long benefitted from low expectations, but the latest entry doesn’t come close to a passing grade on the massive curve we’ve already agreed to score it on.
Still, the temptation to let films like “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” off the hook via state-of-play victim blaming should be avoided. The Hasbro franchise has long benefitted from low expectations, but the latest entry doesn’t come close to a passing grade on the massive curve we’ve already agreed to score it on.
- 6/6/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Anthony Ramos is delighted that fan-favourite characters will feature in 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'.The 31-year-old star plays the role of Noah Diaz in the upcoming sci-fi action movie and thinks that audiences will be impressed by the introduction of characters such as Mirage and Optimus Primal.Anthony told Entertainment Weekly: "I was excited for the new characters to come to life and people to meet them, like Mirage and Rhinox and Cheetor and Optimus Primal."And Scourge being this new villain who I think is the biggest villain we've ever seen in any of these movies."The 'In The Heights' star added: "(And) now we can actually talk about Unicron. For the fans, like the people that really love 'Transformers', this means a lot to them – they've been wanting to see these characters, especially Unicron, for years."And then on top of that, you know, you got two kids from the hood,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
"The darkness has found us again... You've never faced anything like this." Paramount has launched their full official trailer for the epic sequel Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, landing in theaters in June. They're going All Out with this one, finally bringing Unicron to Earth. This is technically the 7th movie in the sentient alien robot series Transformers, bringing back Optimus Prime and the Autobots again to fight the greatest evil. Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a '90s globetrotting adventure and introduce the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. This Transformers movie stars Anthony Ramos (also from In the Heights) and Dominique Fishback, along with Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen (as Optimus Prime), Ron Perlman (as Optimus Primal), Peter Dinklage (as Scourge), Michelle Yeoh (as Airazor), Pete Davidson (as Mirage), Liza Koshy, John Dimaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Paramount is bringing the Transformers back to life with a live-action Transformers: Beast Wars movie, titled Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and releasing on June 9, 2023.
Steven Caple Jr. (Creed II) directed the film, which promises to introduce the darkest threat in the franchise to date. That includes Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons!
Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback star in the movie, set in 1994. Watch the brand new Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailer below to meet the new characters.
Here’s the synopsis. “Returning to the action and spectacle that first captured moviegoers around the world 14 years ago with the original Transformers, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure and introduce the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons.”
The cast also includes Peter Dinklage (Scourge), Liza Koshy (Arcee), John Dimaggio (Stratosphere), David Sobolov (Rhinox/Battletrap), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez...
Steven Caple Jr. (Creed II) directed the film, which promises to introduce the darkest threat in the franchise to date. That includes Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons!
Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback star in the movie, set in 1994. Watch the brand new Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailer below to meet the new characters.
Here’s the synopsis. “Returning to the action and spectacle that first captured moviegoers around the world 14 years ago with the original Transformers, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure and introduce the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons.”
The cast also includes Peter Dinklage (Scourge), Liza Koshy (Arcee), John Dimaggio (Stratosphere), David Sobolov (Rhinox/Battletrap), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez...
- 4/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
"It's time to shift into high gear. Mirage makes his debut as a legendary 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera Rs 3.8." Paramount has debuted an extended Big Game spot for one of their big summer sequels - Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, introducing a brand new Autobot named Mirage. This is technically the 7th movie in the sentient alien robot series Transformers, bringing back Optimus Prime and the Autobots again. Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a '90s globetrotting adventure and introduce the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. This Transformers movie stars Anthony Ramos (also from In the Heights) and Dominique Fishback, along with Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen (as Optimus Prime), Ron Perlman (as Optimus Primal), Peter Dinklage (as Scourge), Michelle Yeoh (as Airazor), Pete Davidson (as Mirage - from this spot), Liza Koshy, John Dimaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Cristo Fernández.
- 2/13/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
It has been just shy of five years since we last saw the "Transformers" franchise grace the silver screen, with 2018's "Bumblebee" serving as a soft but welcome reset for the series. Following Michael Bay's "Transformers: The Last Knight," things had become stale and audiences were showing major signs of fatigue with the sameness of it all. Paramount is now finally ready to bring back the robots in disguise for another big-screen adventure in the form of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts." And, thanks to the Super Bowl, we've got a new look at what the studio has cooked up.
Indeed, Paramount felt it worth spending a boatload of cash to showcase the movie during the big game and, for longtime fans of the franchise, it's easy to see why as we are finally getting some live-action "Beast Wars" goods. This is something fans have been hoping to see for quite some time.
Indeed, Paramount felt it worth spending a boatload of cash to showcase the movie during the big game and, for longtime fans of the franchise, it's easy to see why as we are finally getting some live-action "Beast Wars" goods. This is something fans have been hoping to see for quite some time.
- 2/12/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Image Source: YouTube user Paramount Pictures
Now that the star-studded cast for the next Transformers movie, "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," has been set, we finally have our first look at the upcoming film. On Dec. 1, Paramount Pictures released a teaser trailer starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, and Peter Cullen - who's reprising his voice role as Optimus Prime - teasing another action-packed spectacle heading our way. "Of all the threats from both your past and future, you've never faced anything like this," Optimus Primal, voiced by Ron Perlman, says in the clip.
Ramos, Fishback, and Perlman are joined by Pete Davidson and Michelle Yeoh in the movie, both of whom have voice roles. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" director Steven Caple Jr. ("Creed II") revealed the casting of Davidson and Yeoh on Oct. 11 via an Instagram post with videos of recording sessions with the two actors. "Pete Davidson in disguise.
Now that the star-studded cast for the next Transformers movie, "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," has been set, we finally have our first look at the upcoming film. On Dec. 1, Paramount Pictures released a teaser trailer starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, and Peter Cullen - who's reprising his voice role as Optimus Prime - teasing another action-packed spectacle heading our way. "Of all the threats from both your past and future, you've never faced anything like this," Optimus Primal, voiced by Ron Perlman, says in the clip.
Ramos, Fishback, and Perlman are joined by Pete Davidson and Michelle Yeoh in the movie, both of whom have voice roles. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" director Steven Caple Jr. ("Creed II") revealed the casting of Davidson and Yeoh on Oct. 11 via an Instagram post with videos of recording sessions with the two actors. "Pete Davidson in disguise.
- 12/1/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
The Autobots rollout once again.
Paramount released their teaser trailer for the seventh entry in the “Transformers” film franchise “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” on Thursday. The film sees the Autobots face off against an unknown threat as a strange gorilla-like transformer warns them of an oncoming danger.
Read More: ‘Transformers 7’ Title Announced: ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’
“I’m not the one to fear, Prime,” says a character who appears to Optimus Primal, voiced by Ron Perlman. “There is a darkness coming.”
Peter Cullen’s Optimus Prime must team up with the mysterious beastlike Maximals to face off against this new enemy.
The studio announced new cast members Peter Dinklage (as the voice of Scourge), Liza Koshy (as the voice of Arcee), John Dimaggio (as the voice of Stratosphere), David Sobolov (as Rhinox/Battletrap), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (as Nightbird), Cristo Fernández (as Wheeljack), and Tobe Nwigwe (as Reek), via Deadline.
Paramount released their teaser trailer for the seventh entry in the “Transformers” film franchise “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” on Thursday. The film sees the Autobots face off against an unknown threat as a strange gorilla-like transformer warns them of an oncoming danger.
Read More: ‘Transformers 7’ Title Announced: ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’
“I’m not the one to fear, Prime,” says a character who appears to Optimus Primal, voiced by Ron Perlman. “There is a darkness coming.”
Peter Cullen’s Optimus Prime must team up with the mysterious beastlike Maximals to face off against this new enemy.
The studio announced new cast members Peter Dinklage (as the voice of Scourge), Liza Koshy (as the voice of Arcee), John Dimaggio (as the voice of Stratosphere), David Sobolov (as Rhinox/Battletrap), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (as Nightbird), Cristo Fernández (as Wheeljack), and Tobe Nwigwe (as Reek), via Deadline.
- 12/1/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Looking to keep the Autobots rolling (and the box office cash till ringing), Paramount is pushing ahead with more Michael Bayless Transformers movies. Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts, directed by Creed II's Steven Caple Jr., has been in the works for a while and now here comes the first trailer…
The setting this time is 1994, shortly after the events of Bumblebee. We're officially promised "a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons."
What that boils down to is Peter Cullen's Prime and his current batch of Autobots, Rhinox (David Sobolov) and Cheetor, who will be key in facing the Predacons (no voice info yet) and Terrorcons. They feature Scourge (Peter Dinklage), Nightbird (Michaela Jaé Rodriguez) and Battletrap.
On the human side, there's the likes of Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback.
The setting this time is 1994, shortly after the events of Bumblebee. We're officially promised "a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons."
What that boils down to is Peter Cullen's Prime and his current batch of Autobots, Rhinox (David Sobolov) and Cheetor, who will be key in facing the Predacons (no voice info yet) and Terrorcons. They feature Scourge (Peter Dinklage), Nightbird (Michaela Jaé Rodriguez) and Battletrap.
On the human side, there's the likes of Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback.
- 12/1/2022
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Meet Optimus Primal and the Maximals, your newest Transformers, in the first trailer for “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” from Paramount Pictures. Watch the embed above.
Paramount also released the new one sheet for the movie.
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” will be set in the 1990s between the events of “Bumblebee” and the main film series started by Michael Bay in 2007. It will star “In The Heights” lead Anthony Ramos and “Judas and the Black Messiah” star Dominique Fishback as a pair of archeologists who stumble into an ancient conflict between several factions of Transformers who transform into beasts instead of vehicles, with Optimus Prime and the Autobots soon entering the fray.
Ron Perlman will also star in the film as the voice of Optimus Primal, the leader of the Maximals. The film also stars Pete Davidson as the Transformer Mirage and Michelle Yeoh as Air Razor. Additional cast includes Peter Dinklage as Scourge,...
Paramount also released the new one sheet for the movie.
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” will be set in the 1990s between the events of “Bumblebee” and the main film series started by Michael Bay in 2007. It will star “In The Heights” lead Anthony Ramos and “Judas and the Black Messiah” star Dominique Fishback as a pair of archeologists who stumble into an ancient conflict between several factions of Transformers who transform into beasts instead of vehicles, with Optimus Prime and the Autobots soon entering the fray.
Ron Perlman will also star in the film as the voice of Optimus Primal, the leader of the Maximals. The film also stars Pete Davidson as the Transformer Mirage and Michelle Yeoh as Air Razor. Additional cast includes Peter Dinklage as Scourge,...
- 12/1/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: A slew have just boarded Paramount’s upcoming Transformers: Rise of the Beasts including Peter Dinklage (as the voice of Scourge), Liza Koshy (as the voice of Arcee), John Dimaggio (as the voice of Stratosphere), David Sobolov (as Rhinox/Battletrap), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (as Nightbird), Cristo Fernández (as Wheeljack), and Tobe Nwigwe (as Reek).
They all join previously announced Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Michelle Yeoh (as Airazor), Pete Davidson (as Mirage), Peter Cullen (as Optimus Prime) and Ron Perlman (Optimus Primal) in the Steven Caple Jr. directed next installment of the franchise. The pic hits theaters on June 9, 2023.
The screenplay is by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer & Josh Peters, and Erich Hoeber & Jon Hoeber, with story by Harold. The new movie will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons.
They all join previously announced Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Michelle Yeoh (as Airazor), Pete Davidson (as Mirage), Peter Cullen (as Optimus Prime) and Ron Perlman (Optimus Primal) in the Steven Caple Jr. directed next installment of the franchise. The pic hits theaters on June 9, 2023.
The screenplay is by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer & Josh Peters, and Erich Hoeber & Jon Hoeber, with story by Harold. The new movie will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons.
- 12/1/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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