Singaporeans can be the first to experience an all-new "Transformers" ride at Resorts World at Sentosa in 2011.
The blockbuster movie will be developed into a theme park mega attraction, and launched first at Universal Studios Singapore on Resorts World, before making its way to Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California.
The rides - which will fuse 3D-HD media, mega special effects and stunning robotics - is targeted to open at both parks before the summer of 2011.
Mr Tan Hee Teck, Chief Executive Officer of Resorts World at Sentosa, said: "It is great that Asia will be the launch pad for the first Transformers attraction. Transformers was introduced to the United States in 1983 but traces its roots to Asia.
"Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron are familiar names to Asian audiences, who grew up with the robot toys and love the movie."
"Transformers" grossed revenues of over US$706 million worldwide in 2007 and centres on an intergalactic war between the friendly 'Autobots' and evil 'Decepticons', which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.
"When Transformers opens in Universal Studios Singapore in 2011, it will be the first of its kind in the world. We may see a surge of Transformers mania," said Mr Tan.
The new theme park attraction will be developed collaboratively between Universal Parks & Resorts, Hasbro and DreamWorks Pictures.
