Transformers: Metal Guardians

 is an American live-action/CGI-animated action-adventure-science fiction film based on the  toyline by Hasbro, being directed by. It is produced by Allspark Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and Warner Animation Group and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, being released on TBD 2020.

Summary
A scientist encounters a group of robot-like aliens known as Autobots, discovering that their sworn enemies are planning on turning Earth into a new Cybertron, with help from a human.

Live-action

 * John Boyega as Dr. Luke Mason, a scientist who discovers the Transformers.
 * Zoe Saldana as Malinda Summers, Luke's assistant who also discovers the Transformers.
 * as Jonathan Pearce, a government agent who works with Luke who originally encounter Bumblebee.
 * China Anne McClain as Lacy Mason, Luke's teen sister.
 * Anna Kendrick as Hailey Hunter, the CEO of Athena Industries who ends up secretly forming an alliance with the Decepticons.
 * Chris Hemsworth as Duke Storm, Hailey's bodyguard and potential love interest.

Voice cast

 * Idris Elba as Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots.
 * Tom Holland as Bumblebee, TBD
 * Scarlett Johansson as Arcee, TBD
 * Chris Pratt as Jazz, an egotistical, but laid back Autobot.
 * Ben Affleck as Hound, TBD
 * Benedict Cumberbatch as Megatron, the sadistic leader of the Decepticons.
 * Robin Lord Taylor as Starscream, TBD
 * Frank Welker as Soundwave, TBD
 * as Shockwave, TBD
 * Tom Hiddleston as Steeljaw, TBD
 * as Ultra Magnus, TBD

Animation
The animation of the characters is handled by Reel FX Animation Studios, using the same techniques used by the Matthew O'Callaghan-directed CGI Looney Tunes theatrical shorts. As a result, the characters retain their design, adding a realistic look. Reel FX also animated the critically-acclaimed film adaption of Collin the Speedy Boy in 2020.

Critical reception
The film recieved generally positive reviews from critics.

Sequel
See Transformers: Rise of the Fallen.

Quotes
(Luke is shown as Hailey Hunter walks in) (he shows the Energon) (He places it in a model city and it glows) (he grabs the Energon and runs off) (He comes)
 * Hailey: Hello, Mr. Mason, you say you found something interesting that can help my company?
 * Luke: Yes
 * Hailey: What is it?
 * Luke: Not too sure. But I know it is extremely powerful.
 * Hailey: How?
 * Hailey: Wow… Will you give me credit for discovering this?
 * Luke: Uh, no.
 * Hailey: No, huh? What are you hiding?
 * Luke: Hiding? (laughs) What would I be even hiding?
 * Hailey: I don't know. But you're fired.
 * Luke: Fine. But I'm taking this.
 * Hailey: Duke?
 * Duke: Yeah?
 * Hailey: I want you to follow and kill Luke Mason. I must have that substance. At all costs.

(Optimus arrives)
 * Luke: What are you?
 * Jazz: My name is Jazz, I lead the Autobots.
 * Bumblebee: That’s not true!
 * Jazz: Quiet you!
 * Bubmblebee: How pathetic of you...
 * Arcee: Guys, stop!
 * Jazz and Bumblebee: Fine!
 * Luke: Hi?
 * Optimus: I'm Optimus Prime.
 * Bumblebee: The leader of the Autobots (fake coughs) Jazz.
 * Jazz: (laughs sarcasticaly) Very funny.
 * Luke: This got weird.
 * Bumblebee: It's easy to explain.
 * Luke: Then explain, you talking car-robot thingy.
 * Bumblebee: We came from the distant planet of Cybertron. It is inhabited by "car-robot thingies" like us.
 * Luke: Oh, okay. And...
 * Bumblebee: And?
 * Optimus: I'll continue from here.
 * Luke: Okay, continue.
 * Optimus: We've been in a war for centuries against our archnemeses, the Decepticons.

(Hailey is shown drinking coffee. Suddenly, someone comes)
 * Hailey: Hello?
 * Megatron: Hello...
 * Hailey: What are you?
 * Megatron: I'm Megatron.
 * Hailey: Mega-what?
 * Megatron: Leader of the Deceptions.
 * Hailey: Okay... why are you here?
 * Megatron: I heard you are after a source of power.
 * Hailey: Yes.
 * Megatron: It's called Energon. I will give you some if you help me.
 * Hailey: With?
 * Megatron: A weapon.
 * Hailey: Hmm, tell me more.
 * Megatron: A weapon that can turn this earth into my home planet. If you help me, you will get that Energon, and be worshipped like a god.
 * Hailey: That sounds interesting.


 * Jonathan: Let me get this straight. You found a source of unlimited power, you found giant talking robots who can turn into cars, your former boss wants you dead and so do an evil talking robot?
 * Luke: Yes
 * Jonathan: I knew they were real!
 * Luke: Wait, you did?
 * Jonathan: Yes. I encountered one when I was around 17. People thought I was high or drunk. I was goofing around, when I found a yellow Chevy. It's name was Bumblebee.
 * Luke: Bumblebee?
 * Jonathan: You know him?