Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are embarking on a new universe of interrelated characters and stories. The studio which is already in the process of expanding its Transformers universe after four movies based on that popular Hasbro toy line is announcing a new deal with Hasbro on Tuesday that will see Paramount and Allspark Pictures, Hasbros film label, build an interconnected, cross-property onscreen universe, featuring characters from five of Hasbros other brands: G.I. Joe, Micronauts, Visionairies, M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) and ROM.
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For what it's worth Paramount's immediate future seems to be tied into the ongoing saga with Viacom (and CBS') majority owner Sumner Redstone whose passing, at age 92, many think could see Viacom either sell itself off piece by piece or to a rival like Fox.
If you do believe this then this appears to be Paramount's best efforts to make itself look 'attractive' to potential buyers. Yikes.
Good, just what we need, another cinematic universe. Pile 'em boys.
Cast me in Mirconauts if old.