DreamWorks to Oversee Transformers Movie (AP)
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Toymaker Hasbro’s popular Transformers action figures will be seen on the silver screen. DreamWorks film company, co-founded by Steven Spielberg, will oversee the live-action movie, scheduled for release in summer 2006.
“Steven and everyone at DreamWorks are very excited about the prospect of expanding the world of Transformers into the live-action feature film arena. The possibilities for a thrilling action adventure are virtually endless, and a film holds the definite promise of expanding an already worldwide fan base to new audiences,” Adam Goodman, DreamWorks head of production, said in a statement Friday.
Pawtucket-based Hasbro created Transformers in 1984.
Hasbro will act as consultants to the film. DreamWorks will distribute the movie in the United States and Paramount Pictures will market it internationally.
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