has been a smashing success at the Box Office, and the latest installment will pay tribute to the original animated series. Instead of a Camaro, our favorite Autobot will be based on a VW Beetle. This isn’t a product placement by VW, as they are ending production of the Beetle for the 2019 Model Year. Instead, the film pays homage to the original animated series from the .
The new film is set in 1987 in a small California beach town. Charlie Watson just turned 18 years old and she begins restoring a derelict yellow Beetle. The antagonist is Agent Burns from Sector 7 who is played by our friend John Cena. Peter Cullen has been the voice of Optimus Prime for almost 4 decades, so we’re glad he is back in command. The film opens December 20th and we won’t spoil the plot, so click the link below to find a VW near you.
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