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'Transformers One' Gave Optimus Prime and Megatron “Youthful Naivete”

Variety
Story by Carolyn Giardina
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Oscar-winning director Josh Cooley injects Transformers' Optimus Prime and Megatron with 'youthful naivete' for Paramount's first fully CG-animated franchise installment.
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  • Cooley worked with visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic to define a fresh design philosophy for the iconic characters, aiming to capture their innocence before the Autobot-Decepticon war.
  • With 'Transformers One,' the studio is rebooting the blockbuster franchise in a new, fully CG format, marking a bold move to attract a new generation of fans.
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Josh Cooley, Paramount, Hasbro, Industrial Light & Magic, 'Transformers One'
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