The upcoming animated film offers a glimpse into the Transformers' past
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Paramount has unveiled the animated logo for the animated film Transformers One, about the origins of Cybertron. The film will take viewers back in time to explore the roots of the rivalry between Optimus Prime and Megatron, offering a new perspective on the character dynamics. The voice cast of the Transformers animated film includes names like Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry in the key roles of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The announcement was made at CinemaCon, where star Scarlett Johansson shared her enthusiasm for the project.
At this year's CinemaCon, Scarlett Johansson expressed her excitement for the Transformers movie, calling it a project she's incredibly proud of. Brian Tyree Henry, the voice of Megatron, hinted at the film's story, suggesting that the origins of how Optimus Prime and Megatron go from allies to adversaries will be the focus, bringing a new backstory to the relationship between the two iconic characters. The film will be released in September.
Every hero has an origin. #TransformersOne arrives in theatres this September. pic.twitter.com/12mt6em1Z2
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Journalist Brandon Davis of ComicBook.com, present at CinemaCon, provided a preview of the upcoming film, describing an animated scene that sees Optimus and Megatron exploring their home planet together as friends. However, their journey leads them to discover a dangerous threat on the surface of Cybertron, sparking frenetic battles and a quest to prove to the world that the Transformers are more than they seem.