Transformers One Now Available on Paramount+

Transformers One is now available to stream on Paramount+. The movie is also still available in theaters and for purchase on video on demand. The home video release is set for December 17. Good movie with a ridiculous high score on Rotten Tomatoes (98% viewers, 89% critics) so recommend watching in whatever way works for you.

Transformers Inducted Into Toy Hall of Fame

The National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York revealed yesterday that Transformers has officially been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Also inducted for 2024 was Phase 10 and My Little Pony. The trio join 84 other toys inducted since the museum started its Hall of Fame in 1998.

“These are three very deserving toys that showcase the wide range of how people play,” says Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections and chief curator. “But for My Little Pony, in particular, this year is extra validating. The beloved toy was a finalist seven times before finally crossing the finish line!”

R.I.P Tony Todd 1954 - 2024

Actor Tony Todd died on November 6, 2024 at the age of 69. The news was revealed by his wife, Fatima, who said he died at home after a long illness. If you are an entertainment fan of any kind, chances are will recognize the name, the face or his voice.

For Transformers fans, he was the voice of The Fallen in Transformers: Revenge of the The Fallen and voiced Dreadwing in Transformers Prime. For horror fans, may recognize him as the star of Candyman franchise or appearances in Final Destination movies among many horror movies he was in. For TV fans, he was the voice of Zoom in The Flash, was on Law & Order, three Star Trek shows, Homicide: Life on the Streets and many more. 

For movies, he was in Platoon, Lean on Me, Colors, Night of the Living Dead remake, and again many more. For video games, he voice Venom in Spider-Man 2, and voiced characters in Half-Live, Call of Duty and yep more. Animation he was the go-to voice for Darkseid in various DC animated movies among his many voice roles. Seeing the theme? He was basically everywhere in TV, movies, video games and animation with over 200 acting credits.

“You gotta have audience sympathy for the character in some way or another,” Todd told Deadline in a 2022 interview. “There’s gotta be something attractive about the character that makes people want to root for them but at the same time feel repulsed by the idea. And for me personally, for every film that I do, I create a backstory for all my tortured people and my heroes alike.” 

New Line Cinema summarized it best saying "The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony."