Transformers: Age of Extinction

Collectables Review: Transformers Studio Series toy line rolls out in fine form

This month, we’re trying something new on The Iris. We’re gonna take some toys for a spin. And not just any toys, we’re taking a look at a selection of Hasbro’s new Transformers: Studio Series line. Are these the robots in disguise you remember from your childhood? Hit the jump to find out.

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Blu Ray/DVD Review: Transformers – Age of Extinction (USA, 2014)

The home release of Michael Bay’s latest foray into the iconic Transformers franchise is here just in time for Christmas, and home release is as epic as the blockbuster itself, with a barrage of features to demystify the blockbuster blend of cutting edge visual effects and masterful production. The Iris’ Carina Nilma reviewed the film…

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The Iris Interview: Voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen, speaks on his connection to the character, and more

Supanova is back again to give fans the chance to meet their heroes. Meredith McLean got to speak with one such hero touring for Supanova this year. Optimus Prime, who has been voiced by Peter Cullen for three decades. He shared his experiences over the past 30 years as well as his own relationship with…

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Box Office Report: Transformers repeats while Dragon rises

After debuting last week with the biggest opening weekend of the year with an incredible $8.80 million, Transformers: Age of Extinction has repeated at the top of the Australian box office by taking another $4.84 million over the past weekend. Even with strong competition from returning hits How to Train Your Dragon 2 and 22 Jump Street and relatively strong openings from Rio…

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Box Office Report: Transformers has biggest opening of the year in Australia and around the world

Well we all knew Transformer: Age of Extinction would open big, but did we know it would open this big? The fourth film in Michael Bay’s action franchise took $8.8 million in its Australian opening weekend, giving it the biggest Aussie opening of the year by overtaking May’s X-Men: Days of Future Past. The film also had the biggest US…

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Film Review: Transformers: Age Of Extinction (M) (USA, 2014)

Michael Bay has managed to somewhat redeem himself with Transformers: Age of Extinction with a too long but well worth it rollercoaster ride. Just remember, it’s Hollywood, it’s Bay, it’s not really supposed to make sense and you’re really going to watch the giant robots and cars and see things blow up. Firstly, lower your…

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World Premiere of Transformers 4: Red Carpet and Press Conference in Hong Kong

The Iris brings you to the World Premiere of the new Transformers film, Age of Extinction, which took place in Hong Kong on Thursday night. The cast and crew hit the red carpet and also attended a press conference for the film’s release. You can see the gallery here: [print_gllr id=3720] Photos courtesy of Getty…

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Mark Wahlberg to visit Sydney for footage screening of Transformers: The Age of Extinction

Excitement is steady buzzing in the air for Michael Bay’s latest blockbuster Transformers: the Age of Extinction. The film’s leading man Mark Wahlberg is set to keep that anticipation high with a special visit to Sydney to help promote a footage screening event on Wednesday May 21. The film also stars Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer,…

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New Transformers: Age of Extinction trailer offers more of the same.

Michael Bay’s Transformers series has found all kinds of success since the first film opened in 2007. The 2009 sequel Revenge of the Fallen was even more successful than the first, despite being a critical bomb. The third film, Dark of the Moon, was an improvement on the second but was still considered overly-complicated and too long. Despite claiming to be…

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First Look Trailer revealed for Transformers: Age of Extinction at the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl always is home to some of the world’s most entertaining ads and the premiere of new film trailers is always part of this tradition. Transformers: Age of Extinction was one of these premieres today, with this first look trailer, which you can enjoy below: Directed by Michael Bay, Transformers: Age of Extinction…

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