Advance screenings of 'Bumblebee' set for LI theaters 

Paramount Pictures is hoping to stir up some buzz for “Bumblebee” with advance screenings on Long Island this Saturday.

The movie, part of the $4 billion “Transformers” franchise, is the stand-alone story of Bumblebee, the little yellow car who sometimes grows into a massive warrior-robot. Hailee Steinfeld plays the girl who discovers and befriends him.

Though “Bumblebee” isn’t due in theaters until Dec. 21, Paramount will play the film nearly two weeks in advance at 7 p.m. Saturday at theaters nationwide, including many on Long Island. Admission includes a ticket to the movie and a Transformers: Tiny Turbo Changers Movie Toy (while supplies last, of course).

Paramount has a history of offering sneak previews and special ticket packages. The studio teamed with Warner Bros. for screenings of Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” two days before its official release in November 2014; it also issued “Super Ticket” or “Mega Ticket” packages for “Anchorman 2,” “World War Z” and “Transformers: Age of Extinction” that included such extras as digital downloads, concessions and merchandise along with early screenings.

For local theaters playing “Bumblebee” in advance, go to BumblebeeMovie.com.