Transformers television shows have existed since the first iteration of the franchise debuted back in 1984. However, the Autobots and Decipticons are now preparing to enter a whole new media domain: streaming. Industry reports indicate that a new Transformers show will be making its way to Netflix next year. A Look Into Transformers Lore: What […]
The Transformers and Ghostbusters are two of the largest and most influential franchises from the 1980s. If these two franchises joined forces, it would be a dream come true for many nostalgic fans. Hasbro is now making that dream a reality with its Ecto-1 Transformers figure. Tips for Driving at Night: Night driving tips every […]
Last weekend, Barrett-Jackson held its annual auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Among the many vehicles to cross the auction block were four Chevrolet Camaros featured in the popular Transformers movies. The winning bid for these four vehicles was reportedly $500,000. An Automotive History Lesson: The history of Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro served as the alternate form […]
In 2009, the Chevrolet Camaro made its triumphant return to the automotive market. Its rebirth was due in part to its appearance in 2007’s hit film Transformers, with the character Bumblebee transforming into the Chevy performance vehicle. Throughout the next four Transformers films, Bumblebee retained his Camaro-based vehicle form. However, Bumblebee returned to his roots […]
Spin-off films seem to be all the rage these days. Between the recent Solo: A Star Wars Story and the upcoming Venom film, studios are looking to shine the spotlight on some of their franchise’s most popular characters. And when it comes to the Transformers franchise, it’s hard to top the popularity of Bumblebee. That’s […]
Everyone had their favorite cartoon in the 1980s that they collected all the toys for—GI Joe, The Transformers, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles being the most popular. For a handful of kids, though, the property of choice was M.A.S.K., a short-lived animated show produced by DIC Enterprises that was based on Kenner’s line of toys. To […]
Transformers: The Last Knight is a good old-fashioned blockbuster smash hit, pulling in a global haul of $568.9 million since bowing in theaters on June 23rd. It is also what one might charitably call a critical punching bag, earning a paltry 15% Tomatometer score on RottenTomatoes.com and earning a towering 0 out of 4 stars […]
Note: Includes Minor Spoilers for Transformers: The Last Knight Transformers: The Last Knight picks up right from where Transformers: Age of Extinction left off. Optimus Prime heads back to Cybertron in order to confront the creator of the Transformers. However, what he discovers there changes him from a friend to a foe. With a plan […]
Believe it or not, it has been 10 years since the first live-action Transformers movie hit the big screen. That’s an entire decade of gratuitous slow-motion shots, robots turning into General Motors vehicles, and, of course, explosions. What’s more, the fifth installment of the Tranformers films, Transformers: The Last Knight, is arriving in theaters next […]
Look, chances are pretty good that you’re not going to need a lot of incentive to grab up a ticket to plunk yourself down in a cozy leather chair on June 21st to watch Transformers: The Last Knight. Or, I dunno, maybe you do. Maybe you’re completely zonked out on summer blockbusters at this early […]
The year 2007 gave us the beginning of a new Transformers movie franchise, starring CGI, Michael Bay’s explosions, Megan Fox’s slightly parted lips, and the Chevy Camaro. The lattermost star was a slightly-tarnished 1977 Camaro, and was the revamped version of Bumblebee, a smaller autobot originally portrayed back in the ’80s cartoon as a VW […]
Many kids played with Transformers action figures for hours and hours as they grew up and now they have a chance to own another iconic Transformers toy that’s much more suitable for an adult. The truck used to portray Optimus Prime® from the Transformers movie franchise will be available to the highest bidder at the Barrett-Jackson auction, […]
Earlier this summer, I created a list of what many of the robots from the beloved series The Transformers transformed into. Ever since the franchise was founded in 1984, its cast of characters has massively expanded! More Transformers means even more vehicles they transform into. Although our last list of Transformers was pretty expansive, there […]
No series quite captures the nostalgia of the 1980s like the Transformers. A tale of good vs. evil, the ongoing battles between these robots has captured the imagination of both children and adults for generations. One aspect that helps the Transformers remain so timeless is their ability to change into vehicles. As automobiles have changed since […]
What do The Godfather, Casablanca, Silence of the Lambs, Schindler’s List, and Transformers 4: Age of Extinction all have in common? Michael Bay thinks they all were—or are—deserving of an Oscar for Best Picture. And what do they not all share in common? Only the first four should ever be remotely associated with the Academy […]
The wait is almost over: Transformers: Age of Extinction hits theatres tonight at midnight. As you’re probably well aware, General Motors and Transformers have long been partners, throughout the entire franchise in fact. In this latest installment, GM has provided a number of vehicles—the yellow Camaro, Bumblebee, of course; an Allspark Green Tin Corvette Stingray, […]
The latest film in the Transformers saga, Transformers: Age of Extinction, is set to release on June 27, just slightly more than a week from today. Before you settle into the sticky chairs of the theatre with a seven-gallon container of butter and some popcorn, however, it might be fun to take a look back […]
Next Friday is a big day for Transformers fans, as the new movie, Transformers: Age of Extinction hits the box office. But before you buy you decide to sit in a theater to celebrate your favorite alien robots, consider what is happening at Universal Studios Hollywood. There, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron will welcome visitors to […]
