After releasing the theatrical trailer for J. J. Abrams’ new film Super 8 on Twitter last Friday, Paramount finally released the high definition version to the rest of the web today. Details about the Steven Spielberg produced film remain scarce, but judging by this new trailer we’d say that Super 8 looks like some strange amalgam of Stand By Me, The Goonies and War of the Worlds.

The involvement of Spielberg’s production company Amblin Entertainment, which produced such classics as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Gremlins and Back to the Future, plus the late 1970s setting, adds to the classic blockbuster feel the trailer exudes. Super 8 looks to be Abrams take on this particular era of filmmaking. This reminds us of the kind of film we watched growing up, which has us both excited and a little worried.

What do you think of the new Super 8 trailer?

Super 8 comes to a cinema near you June 10, 2011.

On April 29th, Paramount Pictures will be presenting special one-time screenings of Michael Bay‘s 2007 Transformers film in cities across North America.  Attached to the film will be the new trailer for Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen.  Toronto will be getting the IMAX version of the film and trailer because we’re lucky enough to be one of the top 5 markets in North America.

But don’t just show up to The Paramount…*ahem* Scotiabank Theatre at 7pm on April 29th since you’ll need a ticket. Paramount has posted an email address for each city where you can RSVP for tickets on a first-come-first-serve basis.  Update: Click Here To Get the RSVP email address.

Torontonions RSVP To: Marketing_Interncda@paramount.com

Transformers Screening Locations and Times

Los Angeles: 7pm at The Bridge Cinema De Lux, in IMAX
New York: 8pm at AMC Loew Lincoln Square in IMAX
San Francisco: 7pm at AMC Metreon in IMAX
Chicago: 8pm at Navy Pier in IMAX
Toronto: 7pm at Scotiabank in IMAX
Philadelphia: 7pm at UA King of Prussia in DIGITAL
Washington DC: 7pm at AMC Georgetown in DIGITAL
Dallas: 7pm at Cinemark Movies 17 in 35MM
Boston: 7pm at AMC Boston Common in 35MM
Phoenix: 7pm at Harkins Tempe Marketplace in Tempe in DIGITAL
Seattle: 7pm at Cinerama in 35MM
Atlanta: 7pm at Regal Atlantic Station in 35MM
Miami: 7pm at AMC Sunset in South Miami in 35MM
Detroit: 7pm ar Emagine Novi in Novi, MI in DIGITAL
San Diego: 7pm at Regal Edwards Mira Mesa in 35MM
Denver: 7pm at UA Colorado Center in 35MM
Sacramento: 7pm at UA Market Square in 35MM
Orlando: 7pm at Premiere Fashion Sq Mall in DIGITAL
Minneapolis: 7pm at AMC Southdale in Edina in 35MM
Baltimore: 7pm at AMC White Marsh in 35MM