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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. , May 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Studios Hollywood (SM) debuts The Making Of "Transformers-: The Ride-3D," a 30-minutemust-watch television special with spotlights, vignettes andnever-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 effectsluminaries; and the inspired theme park ride technology experts atUniversal Creative. Based on the electrifying TRANSFORMERS blockbuster movie franchiseand celebrated for its multi-generational appeal, inventivestoryline, spectacular action sequences and ingenious specialeffects, "Transformers: The Ride-3D" will break new ground in the world of theme park attractions,stretching the medium's potential as a powerfully engagingstorytelling vehicle. In the TRANSFORMERS movies, Earth's humansare caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between alienrobots, the heroic AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS that morphinto a variety of common objects, from cars, trucks and planes, toweapons and other technological machinery. As "Transformers: The Ride-3D" is designed to completely immerseguests in the 3D-HD action-packed world of TRANSFORMERS, The MakingOf "Transformers: The Ride-3D" television special will reveal theback story that propelled director Michael Bay , ILM, Hasbro Inc. and Universal Creative to push their synergistictalents above-and-beyond to ultimately deliver Universal StudiosHollywood's new technologically advanced motion-based, flightsimulator thrill ride. The half-hour "Making Of" special invitesviewers into a start-to-finish insider's journey on the creativedevelopment of "Transformers: The Ride-3D." Opening scenes cueviewers up for Bay's first appearance in the special, "I had agreat experience helping to make this ride. This movie is totallymeant to be a ride experience." Succeeding episodes in the made-for-television program follow withone-on-one interview spotlights with leading creative visionariesat ILM and Universal Creative. Dedicated fans of the global filmfranchise will be rewarded with split-screen visuals featuring thefilm'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 experiencesin developing these iconic voiceover roles. "It was essential for us to work with the authentic voice actorsthat created the TRANSFORMERS characters. The fans will reallyappreciate that," said Thierry Coup , Senior Vice President of Universal Creative. -? An added bonus to the "Making Of" invites viewers to witness theintroduction and evolution of AUTOBOT EVAC, a one-time actionfigure and animated character never before included in theTRANSFORMERS film storyline. Viewers will learn firsthand EVAC'srole as the central AUTOBOT of the "Transformers: The Ride-3D"experience. Fans of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS trilogy can tune-in to watchThe Making Of "Transformers: The Ride-3D." Program dates and timesas 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 theworld-famous Studio Tour. Visit Universal Studios Hollywood for additional information. Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providingchildren and families around the world with a wide-range ofimmersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's worldclass brand portfolio. From toys and games, to televisionprogramming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensivelicensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers throughthe strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such asTRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY,G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. Come see how weinspire play through our brands at . 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Universal Studios Hollywood , The Entertainment Capital of L.A.(SM), includes a full-day,movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment,shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas, the "5Towers" state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue, and the GibsonAmphitheatre concert and special event arena. World-class rides andattractions include the intense, award-winning ride, "King Kong 3603-D" created by Peter Jackson on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, "The Simpsons Ride - ," "Revenge of the Mummy(SM) -The Ride" indoor roller coaster and"Jurassic Park -The Ride," as well as the much-anticipatedmega-attraction, "Transformers-: The Ride-3D," opening May 25, 2012 . Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of the Universal Parks & Resorts division ofNBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media andentertainment companies in the development, production, andmarketing of entertainment, news, and information to a globalaudience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio ofnews and entertainment television networks, a premier motionpicture company, significant television production operations, aleading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest inNBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% interest. 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