California, U.S.A - Universal Studios Hollywood debuts The Making Of “Transformers: The Ride—3D,” a 30-minute must-watch television special with spotlights, vignettes and never-before-seen commentary from the masterminds of Michael Bay, award-winning filmmaker and Creative Consultant on the “Transformers: The Ride—3D” attraction; Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Oscar Award winning visionary special effects luminaries; and the inspired theme park ride technology experts at Universal Creative.

Based on the electrifying Transformers blockbuster movie franchise and celebrated for its multi-generational appeal, inventive storyline, spectacular action sequences and ingenious special effects, “Transformers: The Ride—3D” will break new ground in the world of theme park attractions, stretching the medium’s potential as a powerfully engaging storytelling vehicle.

In the Transformers movies, Earth’s humans are caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between alien robots, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons that morph into a variety of common objects, from cars, trucks and planes, to weapons and other technological machinery.

As “Transformers: The Ride—3D” is designed to completely immerse guests in the 3D-HD action-packed world of TRANSFORMERS, The Making Of “Transformers: The Ride—3D” television special will reveal the back story that propelled director Michael Bay, ILM, Hasbro Inc. and Universal Creative to push their synergistic talents above-and-beyond to ultimately deliver Universal Studios Hollywood’s new technologically advanced motion-based, flight simulator thrill ride.

The half-hour “Making Of” special invites viewers into a start-to-finish insider’s journey on the creative development of “Transformers: The Ride—3D.” Opening scenes cue viewers up for Bay’s first appearance in the special, “I had a great experience helping to make this ride.  This movie is totally meant to be a ride experience.”

Succeeding episodes in the made-for-television program follow with one-on-one interview spotlights with leading creative visionaries at ILM and Universal Creative. Dedicated fans of the global film franchise will be rewarded with split-screen visuals featuring the film’s original voice talent including Peter Cullen as the voice of Optimus Prime, heroic leader of the Autobots; and Frank Welker as the voice of Megatron, leader of the menacing Decepticons. Cullen and Welker provide engaging commentary on their experiences in developing these iconic voiceover roles.

“It was essential for us to work with the authentic voice actors that created the Transformers characters. The fans will really appreciate that,” said Thierry Coup, Senior Vice President of Universal Creative.

An added bonus to the “Making Of” invites viewers to witness the introduction and evolution of Autobot EVAC, a one-time action figure and animated character never before included in the Transformers film storyline. Viewers will learn firsthand EVAC’s role as the central Autobot of the “Transformers: The Ride—3D” experience.

Fans of the blockbuster Transformers trilogy can tune-in to watch The Making Of “Transformers: The Ride—3D.” Program dates and times as follows:

• KNBC Los Angeles, Saturday, May 19, 7:00 – 7:30pm
• KNTV San Francisco, Saturday, May 19, 6:30 – 7:00pm
• KNSD San Diego, Sunday, May 27, 3:30 – 4:00pm

“Transformers: The Ride—3D” opens Friday, May 25, 2012, with early park entrance for Memorial Day Weekend beginning Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28. Gates will open at 7:30am for early access to “Transformers: The Ride—3D” and the world-famous Studio Tour.

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Canada gained a considerable talent when the Rennies brought their four-year-old from England in the mid-1960s. Callum Keith Rennie did not become an actor until he was twenty-five, but he has made up for it, earning over a dozen nominations and awards and appearing in over a hundred productions. He has been in five TV series this last year, and will feature in ‘The Firm’ in this coming year.

Much of Mr. Rennie’s work associates him with gritty, often antagonistic characters, though he has received critical acclaim for comedy and children’s shows. It seems his forte is the character with rough edges. Some years battling alcoholism likely helped hone those portrayals, but delayed his career.

Fortunately, he returned to acting and began collecting awards. Following a year of TV roles, he was nominated for the Genie Award (Canada’s ‘Oscar’) for best supporting actor in ‘Double Happiness’ (1993). This was one of nine productions for him that year. He has won the Genie twice since then, for ‘Last Night’ (1998) and ‘Normal’ (2007).

‘Last Night’ also earned him a nomination for the Canadian Comedy Award (for his portrayal of a sex-athlete). The same year, he received a nomination for a Gemini Award (Canada’s ‘Emmy’) for ‘Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role’ –as did his co-star, Paul Gross, both for ‘Due South’ (1997-99).

These two actors have collaborated on several other projects, including 2004’s political thriller ‘H2O’ and comedy-drama ‘Wilby Wonderful,’ and comedy-western ‘Gunless’ (2010). Mr. Rennie has appeared in a number of Hollywood films as well, including ‘Memento’ (2000); ‘The Butterfly Effect’ (2004); and ‘Blade: Trinity’ (2004).

In Canada, he is remembered for such films as David Cronenberg’s ‘eXistenZ’ (1999); ‘Hard Core Logo’ (1996); ‘Trigger’ (2010); and ‘Suspicious River’ (2000). It is in ‘Hard Core Logo’ that he exhibits his singing skills as a rock-band guitarist; he reprised the role for ‘Trigger,’ which starred Molly Parker, who also co-starred in ‘Suspicious River.’

Callum Keith Rennie is perhaps best known for his extensive TV work. He has been seen on ‘The X-Files’ (1993-2002); the reinterpretation of ‘Battlestar Galactica’ (2003-09); the horror-series ‘Supernatural’ (2005-); ‘The L-Word’ and ‘Smallville’ (both 2006); ‘Californication’ (2007-); and ‘24’ (2001-10), for example.

In 2011, he appeared in the US version of ‘The Killing’ and headlined ‘Shattered’ (2010-11), in which he played a detective with multiple personalities; again, he appeared with Molly Parker. In 2012, they will reunite in the high-profile ‘The Firm,’ based on the John Grisham novel and film. The often dark character actor has a bright future indeed.

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In terms of relationships, we are all beginners. For those who are waiting to watch a story that portrays realistic situations and the plot grabs the watcher by making him feel identified as the main character.

I advice you to go to the cinema and enjoy a great movie full of emotions.

Once again, Mike Mills, the director of the movie, Thumbsucker. Brings again a great story, intertwining drama and comedy, Beginners. The story demonstrates a paradox, whereas life can be amazing, fun and transforming, even in the most serious moments.

Ewan McGregor, (with a Golden Globe nomination) portrays the main character, Oliver Fields. A character with a personality that wants to explore all kinds of feelings, and is situated in a difficult position with all types of feelings mixings, such as confusion, humor, and love.

After his father’s death, interpreted by (Christopher Plummer, Oscar nominated ) He meets Anna (Mélanie Laurent), a woman with a unique and surprising character.

Experiencing this new love, Oliver starts thinking more about his father’s life, and the decisions that he took in his life. The story gives a twist when the father after being 44 years married; he decides to be sincere and brings the truth out, by admitting that he was homosexual. With 75 years old, the father thought it was never too late, to feel truly free, and to admit his sexuality in order to live his gay life.

It is amazing how after this huge truth, the relationship between father and child takes a turning point. Providing a great story where a relationship take a new and fresh start, instead of fading apart, becomes more strong and honest than ever.

It is never late to begin a certain path in our lives. Even if we know there can be great consequences but if it makes ourselves happy, that is the only thing that matters. You cannot play with the heart, and sometimes the mind numbs the feelings to bring a little bit of rationality, but at the end the heart is always stronger.

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