The name or term "Universe" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Universe (disambiguation).
The name or term "Bumblebee" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Bumblebee (disambiguation).
According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway, because bees don't care what humans think is impossible.
Bumblebee: The Movie,[1] also variously labeled "Transformers 6", "The Bumblebee Movie", and "Transformers Universe: Bumblebee" in Hasbro's presentational material, will be the sixth movie in the live-action film series, and is currently expected to be released on December 21, 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)[6] and takes place during 1987.[2] It will be produced for a lower budget, at around $70 million, less than half the budget of the first live-action film.[7]
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.[6]
December 29, 2016 — Lorenzo di Bonaventura names Christina Hodson as the screenwriter in an interview.[4]
July 31, 2017 — John Cena is announced as a cast member. Also Bumblebee is a Volkswagen this time. The film is pushed back to December of 2018. Production begins,[2] with the filming going under the codename "Brighton Falls".[19]
August 6, 2017 — Hailee Steinfeld reveals on Twitter that her character's name is Charlie Watson.[20]
September 9, 2017 — At HasCon 2017, di Bonaventura discussed some hints on the film, where the movie is now set in 1986.[21]
September 12, 2017 — Actor and stuntman Rory Markham reveals in an Instagram post that he is playing a Sector Seven agent. [22]
September 20, 2017 — Travis Knight reveals the first Decepticon vehicle mode in the form of a 1971 Plymouth GTX.[23]