Hopkins Talks Joining Transformers 5

Below is a brief clip at CinemaCon Sir Anthony Hopkins comments on a "serious English actor" joining Transformers: The Last Knight cast while Mark Wahlberg comments on working with the actor. Thanks to Feris O. for the link.

Bay, Wahlberg Comment on Transformers at CinemaCon

This week CinemaCon is being held in Las Vegas as the studios sale pitch theater execs on their summer slate of movies. As part of that the actors are on hand for meet and greets with the execs and talk about the movies to the press. In the video below Michael Bay and Mark Wahlberg briefly talk about Bay's Transformer baby. Thanks to Feris O. for the link.

The Last Knight Motion Posters Introduce Core Transformers Cast

Eight motion posters show off the core Transformers cast of Transformers: The Last Knight. The combined video below shows a brief snippet as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Hound, Hot Rod, Megatron, Barricade, Cogman, and Sqweeks. In addition a new IMAX poster was released of a shield depicting Cybertron, Earth, three dragon heads, Megatron and Optimus. If interested in the individual motion are here, screenshots of the final image for each is here. Thanks to Feris O. for the link.

8 Things New Transformers Trailer Ripped From Other Movies

Via Nerdist, here is a look at the latest Transformers trailer that seems to bring to mind other pop culture references from TV and movies. Some seem spot on, others a reach, but still might find it entertaining. Thanks to Feris O. for the link.

New Transformers: The Last Knight Trailer

Here is a new trailer for Transformers: The Last Knight. Parts of it will be familiar as it seems the Kids' Choice Awards TV spot was a cut down version of this one. Thanks to Feris O. for the link.

First Clip and New TV Spot for Transformers: The Last Knight

Nickelodeon aired their Kids Choice Awards and with it comes the very first clip from Transformers: The Last Knight along with a TV spot that focuses Isabella Moner's character. Thanks to Feris O. for the links.

Brief Josh Duhamel Toy Fair Interview

The lack of any meaningful Transformers: The Dark Knight movie news continues. In the meantime here is a brief interview with Josh Duhamel as he sells the movie while at the New York Toy Fair a few weeks ago. Per usual, no story details are revealed. Thanks to Feris O. for the link.

Knight Tapped as Bumblebee Director

The Transformers: Bumblebee movie now has a director. Deadline is reporting the Kubo and the Two Strings director Travis Knight has been chosen by Paramount to direct the upcoming live action film that is aiming for a June 8, 2018 release. The script is being written by Christina Hodson. Knight is also the CEO of Laika which is the studio behind Kubo, The Boxtrolls, ParaNorman, and Caraline, all critically acclaimed films that are all unique in their approach to telling stories. It will be interesting to see what kind of impact this choice of director has not just on Bumblebee but potentially on the franchise as a whole.