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Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts” Unleashes Autobot Takeover At London’s Leicester Square

By Chinelo Eze

09 June 2023   |   3:05 pm

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London's Leicester Square witnessed an extraordinary spectacle on Wednesday as the European premiere of the latest "Transformers" film franchise installment took place. Dominating the red carpet were towering statues of the iconic Autobot leader Optimus Prime and the formidable Maximal leader Optimus Primal, setting the stage for the premiere of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts."…

London’s Leicester Square witnessed an extraordinary spectacle on Wednesday as the European premiere of the latest “Transformers” film franchise installment took place.

Dominating the red carpet were towering statues of the iconic Autobot leader Optimus Prime and the formidable Maximal leader Optimus Primal, setting the stage for the premiere of “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.” The Paramount Pictures production, set in 1994, marks the seventh chapter in the series inspired by the beloved Hasbro toys and serves as a sequel to the 2018 film “Bumblebee.”

Introducing a fresh narrative, the movie introduces the Maximals, a new faction of Transformers who unite with the Autobots in their battle against the planet-devouring antagonist Unicron.

Director Steven Caple Jr., reflecting on the challenge of creating a new and captivating experience in the franchise, shared, “When you’re on movie number seven, you’re like, what can we bring fresh and what can we bring new to the table?” The film stars Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, and Tobe Nwigwe, with Ramos portraying Noah, an unemployed former military electronics expert, and Fishback playing Elena, an artifact researcher.

Although strangers to each other, the duo finds themselves inexorably drawn into the monumental conflict for Earth.

Addressing the significance of human characters in the film, Fishback emphasized their crucial role, saying, “We had the fans asking, ‘Why do we need the humans, why do we need the humans?’ So Anthony and I, along with Steven, said, ‘Okay, how can we make the humans really necessary? How do we do that?’ And so we did our best to bring that home.”

Ramos added his thoughts on performing alongside computer-generated Autobots, describing the experience as fascinating, where emotional scenes were acted out with only imagination as their guide.

The premiere occurred amid the backdrop of contract negotiations and potential strikes within the entertainment industry. With the recent authorization of a strike by Hollywood’s actors union and an ongoing work stoppage by writers, studios face increased pressure.

Reflecting on the evolving landscape of the industry, Fishback acknowledged the impact of streaming services, stating, “Everything evolves over time, and as streaming services become really prominent in our society, I think things have to change.”