Bumblebee (film)
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| The name or term "Bumblebee" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Bumblebee (disambiguation). |
Transformers Universe: Bumblebee,[1] also variously labeled "Transformers 6" and "The Bumblebee Movie" in Hasbro's presentational material, will be the sixth movie in the live-action film series, and is currently expected to be released on June 8, 2018.[2] The concept for the film was developed during the writers room assembled in the lead up to Transformers: The Last Knight[3] and will be written by Christina Hodson[4] and directed by Travis Knight.[5] Unlike previous films, Transformers Universe: Bumblebee will focus on just one member of the Autobot team (Bumblebee, in case you hadn't guessed)[2] and takes place during the 1980s.[6] It will be produced for a lower budget.[7]
Confirmed information
- March 27, 2015 — Paramount Pictures negotiates with Akiva Goldsman, hiring him to create a "writer's room" with the intention of building a cinematic universe.[8] Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: Steven DeKnight (Daredevil),[9] Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead),[10] Art Marcum and Matt Holloway (Iron Man),[10] Christina Hodson (Shut In, The Fugitive),[11] Lindsey Beer (Dig),[11] Zak Penn (Pacific Rim 2),[10] Jeff Pinkner (The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Lost),[10] Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari (Ant-Man),[12] Ken Nolan (Black Hawk Down), and Geneva Robertson-Dworet.[13] Involved in the pitching process are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, and Don Murphy.[14]
- October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, Hasbro Studios's Stephen J. Davis notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7 and 8.[3]
- February 12, 2016 — At ToyFair, Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 6, along with those of its predecessor and Transformers 7, as well as the fact that Transformers 6 will focus on Bumblebee.[2]
- February 16, 2016 — In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount CEO Brad Grey said the film would have a smaller budget.[15]
- December 29, 2016 — Lorenzo di Bonaventura names Christina Hodson as the screenwriter in an interview.[4]
- March 3, 2017 — Travis Knight is appointed director.[5]
- May 26, 2017 — A poster at Licensing Expo 2017 gives the name of the film as Transformers Universe: Bumblebee.[1]
- June 10, 2017 — Hailee Steinfeld reveals in an interview that she's been cast in the film.[16]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Photo on comingsoon.net
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed ToyFair news at TFW2005
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Stephen Davis's keynote speech at MIPJunior.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 'The Last Knight' Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura Reveals How a 'Transformers' Movie Is Made on Collider
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Travis Knight To Direct ‘Transformers’ Spinoff ‘Bumblebee’ At Paramount
- ↑ Empire Magazine Article On Transformers Cinematic Universe
- ↑ 'Transformers 6' Will Be a Lower-Cost 'Bumblebee' Spinoff on the Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output on deadline.com
- ↑ Transformers cinematic details
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 'Transformers' Spinoff & Sequel Scribes Set on Deadline.com
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team
- ↑ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room on Deadline
- ↑ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans
- ↑ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps on Deadline
- ↑ 'Transformers 6' Will Be a Lower-Cost 'Bumblebee' Spinoff
- ↑ Pitch Perfect pop star Hailee Steinfeld hits charts with Most Girls single and lands Transformers role
