San Diego Comedian-Con at all times finds new methods to faucet into followers’ nostalgia, however Hasbro goes all-in this yr with a celebration that feels tailored for youths of the Nineteen Eighties.
As a part of the continued fortieth anniversary festivities for Transformers: The Film, the corporate has introduced a particular dwell live performance occasion that can convey the music of the beloved animated traditional again to life.
And if that wasn’t sufficient, attendees may also have an opportunity to seize an superior crossover collectible that merges Transformers with one other iconic Hasbro property, Jem and the Holograms.
The live performance, appropriately titled “Celebration of Life,” is about to happen on Thursday, July 23, on the Home of Blues San Diego, positioned only a brief stroll from the San Diego Conference Middle. For followers of the 1986 animated movie, this occasion feels like a dream come true.
The lineup consists of Knight of Unicron, the band shaped to create new cowl variations for the just lately launched fortieth anniversary soundtrack album. Becoming a member of them can be Stan Bush, whose legendary anthem “The Contact” has develop into probably the most recognizable songs related to the Transformers franchise and stays a favourite amongst followers many years later.
Including one other layer of Nineteen Eighties magic to the night, Britta Phillips, the unique voice of Jem, may also carry out songs from Jem and the Holograms. That combo makes this probably the most distinctive fan occasions introduced for Comedian-Con thus far.
Tickets for the live performance begin at $50, giving followers a possibility to have a good time two beloved Hasbro franchises in a single unforgettable night time.
