User blog:ARTaylor/10 Years of Transformers

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the premiere of Transformers. Based on the long-running toyline and beloved animated series, the film follows a teenage boy whose first car turns out to be an alien robot in disguise and then becomes involved in a centuries-long war between two rival factions. The film received a mix response from established fans and critics but was a major box office success becoming the fifth highest grossing film of the year. It was popular enough to be followed by four sequels with more being planned as well as tie-in comic books, novels, and toys. The film features the talents of Peter Cullen returning to the role of Autobot leader Optimus Prime that he originated in the animated series, Jess Harnell as Autobot weapons expert Ironhide and Decepticon interrogator Barricade, and original series actor Charles Adler as Decepticon second-in-command Starscream.