The Hub has updated with some new information about the upcoming Transformers Prime television series. Included are credits for the show, voice actors for many of the characters, a brief description, and additional info and hype. Check out the full press release after the break.
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ListingsThe Transformer saga continues as Optimus Prime and the Autobots battle the evil Decepticons, led by Megatron. With the future of the human race hanging in the balance, three young teenagers become critical in helping the Autobots prevent the Decepticon Army from conquering Earth. Prepare to experience the world of Transformers like never before.
News ReleaseThe Transformer franchise sees the triumphant return of the Autobots characters to television in cutting edge computer-generated animation. The series both deepens the epic mythology of Autobots and Decepticons, while starting fresh for a new generation of viewers and future Transformers fans. With a bold and modern new look, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and others are back to roll out against Megatron’s latest plots to conquer Earth. The Autobots may be few against the Decepticons menace, but they find increased strength here on their home away from home via bonds they’ve forged with three human teenagers. Make no mistake, the Transformers series will deliver heavy metal action and nail-biting suspense
Produced by Hasbro Studios
Production Credits
- Developed for Television By: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Duane Capizzi, Jeff Kline
- Executive Producers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Jeff Kline
- Supervising Producer: Duane Capizzi
- Supervising Animation Producer: Therese Trujillo
- Producers: Steven Puri, Mandy Safavi
- Staff Writers: Nicole Dubuc, Marsha Griffin, Joseph Kuhr, Steven Melching, Supervising Director, Dave Hartman
- Music By: Brian Tyler
- Main Title Theme By: Brian Tyler
Main Characters
Autobots
- Optimus Prime – Peter Cullen
- Arcee – Sumalee Montanp
- Bulkhead – Kevin Michael Richardson
- Ratchet – Jeffrey Combs
Decepticons
- Megatron – Frank Welker
- Brakdown – Adam Baldwin
- Knockout – Daran Norris
- Starscream – Steve Blum
Humans
- Jack – Josh Keaton
- Miko – Tania Gunadi
- Raf – Andy Pessoa
- June – Markie Post
- Agent Flower – Ernie Hudson
Show Info
- Episode Length: 30 minutes
- Episodes: 26
- Genre: Kids
- Format: Animation
- Day Part: Kids Prime
- Key Fact: Hub U.S. Premiere
- Expires: TBD
OptimusSolo
Were you replying to my post? I said nothing about Prime only about G1!
I think this is a good thing. Better than rushing things along like it seems like they are doing with the new GI Joe show.
I just love that we get classic GI Joe and Transformers every night from 11-midnight central time.
Also curious as to which 'Batman' show is airing right before that. I know Batman Beyond is on the schedule earlier in the day but this one just is listed as "Batman" so maybe its "The Batman"?
I am super excited about this new lineup though for sure!!
Also there is a couple blocks that are still TBA so be interested to see what airs then (11am-1pm the first day central time, and 7-9 pm the first day central time)
Starscream NZ
Hasbro confirmed that it wasn't going to be shown on the Hubs launch day. But will be screened this year. I can only assume they're a bit behind on schedule and will want to wait till a sufficient amount of episodes are finished before airing the show.
OptimusSolo
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/327188-transformers-g1-timeslot-hub.html
I posted this as new news but I guess it could go here too!
jgoss
it would be nice if they start sooner but we'll just have to wait and see.
Ravenxl7
I'm not sure when the G1 episodes start, but the HUB officially takes over on October 10th (10/10/10). Not sure when Prime starts, but I'd be surprised if it didn't start before the end of this year. Though given the toys won't come out for at least another year or so, I would hope they would wait till then to air the first season.
jgoss
does anybody know when d-kids is switching. i keep checking but no change yet. i can't wait for tf prime but when are they going to start airing g1? post #1000 yeah baby!!
Wheeljack_Prime
It's probably for the same reason that no actor who worked on TFA (except Kevin Michael Richardson, who's playing a different character) is in Prime. Just trying to make a clean break.
Anguirus
^ …no?
If they want Prime to not be Animated, then it makes little sense to bring on the same head writer and say, "now do it again, but different!" I mean, that's kind of just a hassle for the writer in question.
It's impossible to see their retaining him for another high-profile property as anything but a compliment, if that's what you're asking. Nobody said they had to hire him again at all.
AniProwl
Does anyone find it strange that Hasbro asked Marty Isenberg to be head writer of GI JOE Renegades instead of being head writer of another TF series?
Sprocket
No…no it wasn't. Maybe it wasn't directly linked within the site, but that's how we found out about Batman Beyond's inclusion weeks ago. Or at least, I did on Toon Zone, on a thread posted over a month ago. So, maybe new to TFW, but not completely new.
Ah, here we go: Cheggit. August 14th, over a month ago.
Ra88
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Lone Cat
and don't forget this line
it means NOTHING other than another UNICRON TRILOGY with Michael Bay-influenced robot designs.
I'm not sure if this will earn Japanese release? but even so it will be Americanized, not following the 25-years long traditions.
or isn't it?
IMAO i'd like to see Japanese-made TF live action series, OK it may sounds like TOMICA RESCUE FORCE but… let's see how JAPANESE concepts of live actions be, without Bay's influence.
OptimusSolo
They had the preview for the ten shows weeks/months ago yes – but the video I was talking about was new to the Hub Site at the time of my previous post.
Anguirus
I personally don't see it. I mean, the fact that he turns into an "alien jet" is reminiscent of TF1, but that version of Megatron lacked the trademark fusion cannon that this version prominently sports. Even the RotF version of Megatron has a very different take on the fusion cannon.
Rodimus
Good point. I didn't think about that because when it was said it was the same continuity as WFC, the instant reactionary thought is also that's supposed to mean the same time period.
Wheeljack_Prime
And Bay's not involved at all, so he's not going to interfere the way he did in ROTF. Orci/Kurtzman have gone good work on their non-Bay stuff.
Ravenxl7
How…how would that affect the continuity? WFC is set pre-Earth, and Prime is set well after they've come to Earth and made contact with humans (aka there's a time gap in between the two).
Rodimus
Question: If it's supposed to be in the same continuity as War For Cyberton then how come there are kid characters in the show?
So you know this is being written by the same person who wrote the movie. But besides that, my comment made no mention of the writing. I contend that visuals can hold alot of weight when it comes to making something more enjoyable, or less enjoyable. Especially since we're talking about a TV show that relies on them. And for the record this is the first time I've seen Bumblebee's design, and I've only seen Optimus and Megatron's and that wasn't that many weeks ago so all of this is news to me. Forgive me if I don't spend all my time digging for news on Transformers every single day.
Ravenxl7
I would also include Megs as having a movie-inspired design. Personally I think he does the best at it, and is also the least-obvious (Bee coming into second place and Prime… needs some work…).
Like SD said, it's confirmed-by-Hasbro fact, the two are in the same continuity (along with Exodus to boot). However I would argue that how well the two will fit together story-line wise is currently up in the air. We'll just have to wait and see.
Sprocket
If it's in anything, it's in Exodus' continuity, which is almost exactly like WFC but a little different here and there.
That said, Hasbro tends to say a lot of things, not all of them become gospel in the long run, and story bibles can change a lot from their initial creation. I'll believe it when I hear and/or see a concrete unquestionable connection to Exodus in the show, which I can't see them doing since most 8-11 year olds won't be actively seeking a novel with very little press outside of fanboy circles. It might even contradict Exodus, but the likely outcome is that it will just make Exodus easily ignorable so as not to alienate the pint-sized target audience.