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"Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" producers thank Peru

09:11 | Lima, Jun. 3.

"Transformers, Rise of the Beasts" film producers have thanked Peru for the support provided for the shooting of various scenes in locations such as the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (Cusco region) and Tarapoto (San Martin region).

Via its official Twitter account on Wednesday, the Peruvian Commission for Promotion of Export and Tourism (PromPeru) expressed its appreciation for this display of gratitude.

PromPeru's message on social media channels highlighted the fact that movie producers had included their gratitude in the film credits.

The post includes an image that reads: "The producers wish to thank: PromPeru, State of New Jersey, Liberty State Park."

In this sense, the State-run institution added that Peru will continue "collaborating with major productions and attracting film investments through our #FilmInPeru strategy, being the stage for the most impressive stories!"


The Story

The Paramount production —directed by Steven Caple Jr. which stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback— serves as both a sequel to Bumblebee (2018) and prequel to the Transformers saga.

The story is set in 1994, when Noah Diaz (Ramos), an ex-military electronics expert, and archaeologist Elena Wallace (Fishback) are part of a war between the Autobots and three factions of the Transformers race: the Maximals, the Predacons, and the Terrorcons.

Director Steve Caple Jr. said that he had chosen the site for the "spiritual connection that is felt in sacred places."

At a virtual event held long ago by Paramount, Caple Jr. commented on the chance to film in Cusco —located high and deep in the Andes Mountain range— where you can find traces of a sophisticated Inca civilization that survived in time and is still alive in Cusco communities.

"Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" opens in the United States on June 9, 2023.



Film in Peru

'Film in Peru' is a strategy by the Peruvian Commission for Promotion of Export and Tourism (PromPeru) to promote the country as a film destination, raising awareness of the country's identity and image.

Peru offers an amazing geography and a vast culture that make the country a destination with countless locations and diverse settings where all kinds of stories can be told. Peru is history, nature, culture, and adventure.

In addition, the country is a melting pot of ethnicities and living cultures with cultural manifestations of vibrant colors and a rich folklore that fuses music, dances, and traditional celebrations that have transcended time. 

Also, its diverse gastronomy stands out. The result of the fusion of climates, cultures, colors, and flavors of the Coastline, the Andes mountains, and the Amazon make the experience of filming in Peru unforgettable.

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Published: 6/3/2023