After winning an Oscar for 'Toy Story 4,' the filmmaker took a gamble by leaving longtime home Pixar to helm a Transformers origin story. Within days, the pandemic hit, causing him to wonder, "Did I just make the worst decision of all time?

With "Transformers One" opening in theaters, director Josh Cooley hints at a possible trilogy: "There's definitely more story to tell"

For at least one generation of "Transformers" fans, the death of Optimus Prime in the 1986 animated feature "The Transformers: The Movie" was a formative moviegoing experience, if not a fully traumatic one.

Transformers One director talked about striking the right balance with the lore, so both new and old fans can enjoy the movie.

Josh Cooley couldn’t help but crack up at an incredibly scathing assessment of his new film, Transformers One. As the latest installment in the storied franchise readies to roll out this Friday, Cooley laughed out loud at a particularly overwrought critique of Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry’s animated adventure as Orion Pax and D-16.

Transformers One’ delves into the deep bond between Orion Pax and D-16, shedding light on the events that ultimately led to their epic clash

Transformers One delves into the epic tale of Orion Pax and D-16, whose bond turns into a fierce rivalry, setting the stage for Optimus Prime and Megatron.

Josh Cooley's 'Transformers One' explores the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron by focusing on Orion Pax and D-16's deteriorating friendship. The film features voices from Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson among others.

Gianna Franco interviews Bay Area director Josh Cooley about the new animated film "Transformers One." Yahoo Sports