An attraction based on Michael Bay's Transformers movie is being developed for Universal's theme parks, Variety reported.
Universal Parks & Resorts has paired up with Hasbro and DreamWorks Pictures to produce a Transformers attraction at its parks in Hollywood and Singapore, set to open in early 2011.
The ride will use 3-D high-definition footage with special effects, robotics and a track to place humans in the middle of a war between the friendly Autobots and the evil Decepticons, who can turn into cars, trucks, planes and other vehicles.
The attraction will first open at Universal Studios Singapore, to be based at the multibillion-dollar Resorts World at Sentosa, before bowing in Hollywood. The Sentosa resort is slated to open in 2010.
Transformers will replace the Backdraft attraction and special-effects soundstages on the lower portion of Universal's Hollywood park. Construction begins after Labor Day.
(Universal theme parks are owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM.)
