Summary
- Transformers One debuted a new trailer at SDCC 2024, revealing the origins of Megatron and Optimus Prime's rivalry.
- Steve Buscemi will voice Starscream, the main villain in Transformers One, adding to his list of iconic villain roles.
- SDCC 2024 included surprises like an early screening of Deadpool & Wolverine and news of Jensen Ackles in The Boys Season 5.
Screen Rant's extensive coverage at SDCC 2024, Thursday, July 25 kicked off with an exclusive for Transformers One, the first theatrical animated Transformers film to be released in nearly four decades.
Thursday also included exciting s such as the Disney+ original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the What We Do In The Shadows Farewell Tour Kick-Off, and Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life in the iconic Hall H. Sunday, July 28, 2024.
SDCC 2024 Complete Hall H s Schedule
With San Diego Comic-Con 2024 fast approaching, here is a breakdown of every and attraction being held in Hall H across all 4 days of the event.
35 New Transformers One Trailer Reveals More Details About Megatron's Origins As D-16
The film will chronicle the beginnings of the Autobots and the Decepticons
A new trailer for Transformers One premiered at SDCC 2024 that dives deeper into the origins of the initial D-16's transformation into Megatron and Orion Pax's transformation into Optimus Prime, which would ultimately establish the iconic rival factions of the Transformers universe, the Autobots and the Decepticons. The included star Chris Hemsworth, director Josh Cooley, and animated film producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura.
34 Transformers One: Steve Buscemi's Starscream Will Be The Main Villain
Buscemi has played several great villains before
Transformers One's at SDCC 2024 reveals that the Decepticon Starscream will be the film’s central villain and will be voiced by Emmy-winning actor Steve Buscemi. Starscream will appear as the primary Decepticon villain in the Transformers film. Some of Steve Buscemi's best movies include Fargo, Reservoir Dogs, and The Big Lebowski, He also starred in the celebrated HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Buscemi has played several villains before, including Randall Boggs in Monsters Inc. and Garland Greene in Con Air. The decision makes sense, as Starscream is already one of the most well-established villains in the Transformers universe.
Thanks Chris Hemsworth, I Feel Much Better About Transformers' Peter Cullen Recast Now
Chris Hemsworth voicing Optimus Prime instead of Peter Cullen is now more promising thanks to Hemsworth's comments at San Diego Comic-Con.
33 Transformers One Will Take Place 3 Billion Years Before Previous Transformers Movies
The film is technically still not a direct prequel to other Transformers films
The Transformers One at SDCC 2024 revealed that the animated film will take place 3 billion years before any of the previous Transformers movies. It's not necessarily a prequel because it exists in a different universe than the Michael Bay-inspired live-action franchise, but it does take place way before those movies. Given the costs of pulling off a world set in an unfathomable time period, the also revealed that Transformers One would have been too expensive as a live-action film, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura estimating that it would have cost something like $500 million to make. Transformers One is not a part of the canon in the established Transformers franchise.
When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline
Transformers One is a prequel exploring Optimus Prime and Megatron's origins, and it is confirmed when it takes place in the Transformers timeline.
32 Spawn Movie Gets Enthusiastic Update From Todd McFarlane & Confirms R-Rating
Todd McFarlane confirms the script is completed and he's looking for a big-name director
Spawn creator Todd McFarlane revealed at SDCC 2024 that his movie will officially act as a reboot of the 1997 Spawn franchise. He added that the film will stay true to McFarlane's original comic book depiction of the character. Screen Rant reports from the Todd McFarlane that "there’s a completed first draft of the screenplay,” and that they are in search of a big-name director to handle the project appropriately and will expect the producers to "cut a check, get out of the way". Based on these promidates, Spawn could soon become one of the most popular new anti-hero franchises in the same vein as Tom Hardy's Venom.
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31 Mark Hamill Debuts New Voice Of The Flying Dutchman In SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Hamill previously voiced The Moth in a 2007 guest appearance
Hamill was already the voice of The Moth in SpongeBob SquarePants season 5, episode 2, but now he will be taking on a much bigger role as the Flying Dutchman in the SpongeBob SquarePants movie, which was covered by Screen Rant at SDCC 2024. Hamill is replacing the Hamill revealed his Flying Dutchman voice at SDCC 2024, which was unsurprisingly exactly on point. Since the Flying Dutchman is one of the more central characters of the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, it's incredible that Hamill has a more official part in it.
30 James Wan's New Show Teacup Reveals First Look Images & Teaser
The new horror thriller will be released in October 2024
Screen Rant reports that new images and a teaser trailer for James Wan's latest project Teacup were revealed at SDCC 2024. The horror series is an adaptation of Robert McCammon's novel Stinger. Teacup focuses on a group of people in Georgia faced with a grave threat. The series will star Boris McGiver, Chaske Spencer, Emilie Bierre, Luciano Leroux, Scott Speedman, Kathy Baker, Alice Kremelberg, and Yvonne Strahovski. The first two episodes of the 8-part series Teacup will air on October 10, 2024, exclusively on Peacock. Wan is best known for his successful horror franchise films such as Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring 2.
James Wan's Next TV Show Adds The Handmaid's Tale Star To The Cast
A prominent The Handmaid's Tale star is cast in the James Wan series Teacup, which is an adaptation of the 1988 novel Stinger.
29 Percy Jackson Season 2 Casts Daniel Diemer As Tyson, Percy’s Cyclops Half-Brother
Diemer recently starred in The Half of It and Under the Bridge
Bestselling author Rick Riordan introduced the actor who will be playing Tyson, Percy's Cyclops half-brother who was introduced in the second novel, The Sea of Monsters. Daniel Diemer will take on the role of Tyson in season 2 of the popular Disney+ series, which will likely be released in 2025. Riordan announced at SDCC 2024, "Daniel's enthusiasm and talent bring a whole new dimension to Tyson, and it's going to be incredible to see him in the second season. I can't wait for you guys to meet him and welcome him to the Percy Jackson universe." Diemer added, "I can't wait to bring Tyson to life and share this journey with you all."
Who Is Tyson? Percy Jackson Season 2's Cyclops Character Explained
The casting of Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Tyson was revealed at SDCC 2024, leading many viewers to wonder more about the character's story.
28 Paul Simms Teases The Return Of Jackie Daytona In What We Do in the Shadows Season 6
Jackie Daytona could also inspire the return of Mark Hamill's guest character
During the What We Do In The Shadows Farewell Tour Kick-Off on Thursday, season 6 showrunner Paul Simms teased the return of fan-favorite character Jackie Daytona in the final season. Jackie Daytona was the shortlived alter-ego of Matt Berry's Laszlo who only appeared in What We Do in the Shadows season 2, episode 6 titled "On the Run." That episode, of course, also featured a legendary guest appearance from none other than Mark Hamill, who plays Jim the Vampire. The return of Jackie Daytona could also see the return of Jim the Vampire, based on Simms' Comin-Con tease.
What We Do In The Shadows Season 6’s Guillermo’s Twist Sets Up A Hilarious Future For The Vampires
What We Do In The Shadows Season 6 will feature Guillermo with a brand new job after he realizes being a vampire isn't all that it's chalked up to be.
27 Deadpool & Wolverine Has Surprise Screening & Star-Studded Cameo Appearances
Deadpool & Wolverine screened entirely at Comic-Con
During the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life in Hall H on Thursday night, the crowd was surprised to receive a complete screening of the entire Deadpool & Wolverine movie one night before its wide theatrical release. After the screening, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds were ed by several of the surprise guest appearances that made Deadpool & Wolverine which added a big exclamation mark to SDCC Night 1.
Deadpool & Wolverine's Fantastic MCU Actor Cameo Explained
Deadpool & Wolverine featured actors from Fox's Marvel movies and some other surprises, with the film's best return coming from a fantastic MCU star.
26 Jensen Ackles Will Be A Series Regular In The Boys Season 5
Ackles will also star in the new prequel series Vought Rising
SDCC 2024 kicked off Friday in Hall H with The Boys which revealed some major updates about The Boys season 5 and future prequel series, which was revealed to be titled Vought Rising. After Ackles starred in several episodes of The Boys season 3 as Soldier Boy, he returned for the recent season 4 finale. The Boys confirms that Soldier Boy will be a series regular in the final season of The Boys. Screen Rant reported live from SDCC 2024 that The Boys prequel series was also revealed to be titled Vought Rising, with Ackles and Aya Cash, who plays Stormfront in The Boys seasons 2 and 3, set to star and produce.
The Boys Season 5's Jensen Ackles Update Is A Massive Relief After Season 4
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