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First revealed in 2024, the newest Transformersline from Takara Tomy is finally on its way. This includes not only an experimental new toy line, but also a 14-episode anime that's the first of its kind in years.

Transformers Wild King combines the familiar Optimus Prime and Megatron with bestial new partners as their epic battle takes on an animalistic new form. So far, six toys in total have been revealed, with the anime being released in under a week. This comes amid several other Transformers animated shows being released in a similar format.

Official New Transformers 'Wild King' Toy Line Gets Full First-Look Reveal

Takara Tomy has finally shown the full images of the Transformers Wild King toy line, which is quite different from previous entries in the franchise. As hinted at by the Japanese pronunciation of the name ("Wildoking"), the central premise is the "wild docking" gimmick, which allows Optimus...

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Ever since it debuted in 1984, the Transformersfranchise has been a multimedia brand that thrived in multiple places at once. Thus, the release of cartoons, comic books, movies and video games always corresponded with accompanying action figures, with these being some of the main ways in which the property has stayed alive. Unfortunately, one upcoming new take on the robots in disguise is continuing what's proving to be a failed attempt at gaining younger fans.

The Transformers Cyberworld toyline and animated series are the next legs of the franchise, with these meant to appeal to kids in particular. Sadly, the quality and nature of both already seem to be fairly lacking, especially given how things were for the brand one or two decades ago. If anything,...

The Transformers are known for being robots in disguise, with their typical alternate modes being cars and similar vehicles. Now, the latest form they're taking are two classic cars associated with another toy line.

Via TFW2005, recently revealed at a toy show, the upcoming Hot Wheels x Transformers figures are more than meets the eye like never before. Based on two cars from the line's history, these new toys are stylish to the max, sporting fresh chrome with a clean sheen. While an exact release date and price point have yet to be revealed, the Transformers franchise is about to learn that it's not the same without the flame.

RelatedTransformers Returns to War for Cybertron With Surprise Re-Release of Two G1 Autobots

Two upcoming new Transformers reissues bring back a duo of Transformers: War for Cybertron action figures based on classic Generation 1 Autobots.

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Some characters in the Transformers franchise are somewhat known for switching factions, starting off on one side of the conflict before ending up on another. Likewise, other characters' allegiances change depending on the continuity. Such is the case with one poetic Predacon, who's now returning via the franchise's latest toyline.

Sky-Byte was debuted in a forgotten Transformers anime, and since then, he's been a somewhat recurring character in the franchise. Though his characterizations have differed over the years, his design has remained consistent, namely among other Transformers. Now, the character is back in the franchise's latest toyline, putting the anime character back into the spotlight after over two decades.

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The latest Transformers toy line is now heading to retail, with several new action figures planned for the first wave. This includes two upcoming Voyager Class toys, including one based on an overlooked anime Predacon.

Transformers: Age of the Primes' Sky-Byte and Heatwave are both based on pre-existing characters from the franchise, recreating their designs with modernized toy engineering. This continues the theme of the preceding toy line, which featured Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals, Predacons and more from across the property's history. Now available for preorder, both figures are set to be released by Q3 2025.

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A new Instagram post takes a closer look at an upcoming Transformers figure, with the toy reimagining a Beast Wars character for Age of the Primes.

A Poetic Predacon Shark and a Rescue Bot Join Transformers: Age of the Primes

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Ever since an anime entry in the Transformers franchise, Optimus Prime has had an evil counterpart in the form of Nemesis Prime. Now, an officially licensed bust recreates the dark mirror image in the visage of the original take on the Autobot leader.

Released by Unix Square, "Combot Nemesis Prime" is a bust of Optimus Prime's evil twin. Set to be shipped out in a few months, the collectible has a dark presence with stunning lights and extraordinary detail. With the original variant already available, fans will want to order now in order to own this deadly Decepticon.

Related Transformers Reimagines Optimus Prime, Megatron & More in New Wave of Exclusive Collector Cards

The latest wave of E-Hobby Transformers collectible cards reimagines both obscure and well-known Autobots and Decepticons in a chibi aesthetic.

Combot Nemesis Prime Bust Darkens Transformers Fans' Lightest Hour

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Lionel Messi’s journey to soccer stardom will be the subject of a new animated sci-fi series at Disney.

“Messi and the Giants,” which tells the epic saga of a young boy named Leo who transported from his home in Argentina into a fantastical alternate universe, has been acquired by Disney Branded Television, the company announced Monday.

The series, which hails from Sony Music Vision and the kids wing of Sony Pictures Television, is slated to debut on Disney Channel, and will be followed by a release on Disney Channel On Demand and globally on Disney+. The series will be available in English, Spanish and other languages.

Consisting of 22-minute episodes, “Messi and the Giants” will follow Leo as he tries to save the once-thriving world of Iko from the giants who rule the 10 realms. The 12-year-old boy — who is the size of a flea compared to the giants, is...

Disney Branded Television scores a goal with the acquisition of Messi and the Giants, a sci-fi animated show inspired by worldwide football sensation Lionel Messi from Sony Music Vision and Sony Pictures Television – Kids (Spt – Kids).

The animated series, which unfolds in an epic saga where a young boy named Leo is transported from his home in Argentina into a fantastical alternate universe, will premiere on Disney Channel, followed by Disney Channel On Demand and globally on Disney+.

“I always dreamed of being involved in a project that would share the values of sports, the very same values that have been so important to my career, with younger generations. Nothing truly is impossible with teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and hard work,” said Lionel Messi.

“I look forward to sharing this series with kids around the world, and I hope I will inspire them and motivate them to achieve their own dreams.

25 years ago, a now-obscure Transformers anime took the concept of the Beast Wars subseries in a much different direction. Now, social media is showcasing a closer look at an early design for the main Maximal hero in the 1999 series.

Hisashi Yuki, aka Roboyuki, has once again taken to X (formerly Twitter) to display concept art for a forgotten Transformers anime. The artwork in question involves Big Convoy, the Maximal leader in Beast Wars II: Super-Lifeform Transformers. Over two decades later, the design for this character and his corresponding toy remain a fan favorite and a holy grail to fans and collectors.

Related Transformers Debuts a New Female Autobot Based on a Real-World Train

A newly-released Transformers: Mpg figure introduces a new female Autobot Combiner component based on an iconic Japanese bullet train series.

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Two Generation 1 Autobots from the original Transformers continuity are set to receive upcoming toys that are both old and new. Ironically, one of these characters is an obscure Transformer that even most hardcore fans won't recognize.

Sunstreaker and Cordon are the latest additions to the Transformers: Missing Link toy line that combines modern engineering with the classic designs of the original Transformers toys. In fact, Cordon in particular homages the pre-Transformers roots of those toys -- a concept that's further homaged through an interesting extra addition to the new retro figures.

Related New Transformers Masterpiece Scale Prototype Recreates a Stunningly Detailed Optimus Prime

A prototype for an upcoming third-party Transformers figure recreates a complex movie version of Optimus Prime in unexpected levels of detail.

Sunstreaker & Cordon Represent the "Missing Link" Between Transformers and Diaclone

The new Transformers: Missing Link Sunstreaker and Cordon figures aren't mere reissues of classic toys,...

Released in 2023, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was the latest live-action entry in the Transformers movie series. Now, fans are taking to social media to showcase their acquisition of a rare Japanese action figure tied to the film.

An exclusive offered through Tk-kun Magazine, the Clear Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Mirage recreates one of the sequences from the movie. Now being shown off by fans, the figure is a translucent rarity that casts the Autobot in a much different light. It also follows in the footsteps of similar Japanese-exclusive Transformers repaints from the past.

Related Two of the Rarest G1 Transformers Villains Get Unique Redesigns for Modern Collectors

Two upcoming third-party figures reimagine a pair of obscure anime-exclusive villains from the Transformers franchise in adorably deviant sizes.

Fans Showcase Rare "Clone" Transformers Figure Online

The clear repaint of the mainline Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Mirage figure (and not...

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The Transformers franchise has increasingly used a shrinking list of the same characters, with each new series more or less retreading the same Autobots and Decepticons. Chief among these numbers are Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and Starscream, with the yellow Autobot Bumblebee becoming something of a mascot for the brand. This wasn't always the case, however, and Bumblebee's place in the franchise was briefly taken by a now-forgotten character.

Hot Shot was prominent in the Unicron Trilogy Transformers anime, and was more of a stand-in for Bumblebee than many fans realize. The time has come to bring Hot Shot back into prominence, especially with Bumblebee being used so much. With a new Transformers anime on the way, this could very well...

Throughout the years, many artists who've worked on the Transformers franchise have showcased their artwork online. Now, one such artist is sharing concept art and a manga sketch from two somewhat obscure entries in the series.

One artist has taken to social media to showcase his history with the brand -- namely, two Japanese parts of the Transformers franchise. This includes not only concept art for a forgotten Combiner toy, but also a dark mirror for a heroine from one of the series' anime. That show is about to turn 25 years old, making the occasion all the more fitting.

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Newly released concept art for 2007 cartoon Transformers Animated gives a different yet familiar early look at the show's planned cast of Autobots.

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Many different actors have played the iconic Transformers character Optimus Prime over the years. The franchise, which is a collaboration between Hasbro in America and Takara Tomy in Japan, originally kicked off when the Takara Tomy toy lines Micro Change and Diaclone were rebranded in the West in 1984, accompanied by an animated series bringing the characters from the lines to life. Optimus Prime, whose Japanese name is Convoy, was one of the original Transformers characters during this rebrand launch.

Since it originated, the Transformers franchise has expanded to include a vast array of further toy lines and animated shows as well as additional multimedia properties including animated and live-action movies, comic books, video games, and more. Optimus Prime has continued to be one of the core characters of many of these iterations, and more than a dozen different actors have provided his voice over the years, with still others providing...

The recently-begun "Missing Link" subline is a nostalgic step forward for the Transformers brand, as it takes the original toys and gives them a modern update. Such was the case for the line's take on Autobot leader Optimus Prime, with the toys meant to actually help fans relax.

A translated interview with designer Hironori Kobayashi sheds new light on the creation of the toy, which goes back over two decades. Intended to give fans something old-school and modern at the same time, the interview notes how the goal wasn't to have a particularly complex figure. However, Kobayashi also hints that there's much more to the Missing Link line than meets the eye.

Related Transformers' Newest Collectors Toy Recreates the Og Optimus Prime With an Autobot-Worthy Design

A new collector-oriented Optimus Prime statue from Takara allows Transformers fans to transform the iconic Autobot leader with the touch of a button.

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The Transformers franchise is rolling out nostalgia in various ways for the brand's 40th anniversary, including several new toys and collectibles. Celebrating the occasion is an animated collaboration with a legendary anime studio, and calling it "more than meets the eye" is more than an understatement.

The new Transformers 40th anniversary video represents every part of the illustrious history of the robots in disguise. From cartoons and anime to the live-action movies, fans will recognize countless iterations and generations in one video. Full of Easter eggs and excitement, it's a true illustration of a property's sense of legacy.

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A new third-party Transformers toy based on Generation 1 Snarl is being based in two new color schemes that celebrate the Dinobot's history.

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The Transformers franchise is as defined by the Decepticons as it is the Autobots, with numerous villainous Cybertronians becoming fan-favorites over the years. These include Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave and Shockwave, who have all appeared in various iterations and continuities. Some Decepticons are fairly obscure, however, though one is set to break out of this shadow with an upcoming film appearance.

Airachnid is a female Decepticon who debuted in the Aligned Continuity, where she quickly became one of the most notable Decepticons in Transformers: Prime. She also bears more than a passing resemblance to an iconic part of the Beast Era, though the two are unrelated. Now set to appear in the movie Transformers One, Airachnid is poised for stardom in a way that her Predacon predecessor never was.

The Transformers franchise has been rolling out for 40 years, with the brand debuting in 1984. Now, Japanese parent company Takara is celebrating with a trip down memory lane, courtesy of some of the most iconic toys in the franchise.

The 40th anniversary release of the "Our Origin" video briefly gives a look at some of the most legendary moments in Transformers history, including the original Generation 1 series. Many of the characters seen are now receiving updated toys in various lines, showcasing how far the legacy of the Transformers goes. In fact, one of these epic new figures is seen at the beginning of the video, advertising the tangible nostalgia that's 40 years in the making.

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A preview for an upcoming Japanese Transformers action figure promises a remix of an existing Bumblebee toy with a shiny new color scheme.

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The next Transformers: Masterpiece figure has been revealed -- and it looks a lot like Optimus Prime.

Labeled "MP-60," the latest character to get the Masterpiece treatment is Ginrai. Hailing from the anime series Transformers: Super-God Masterforce, the character's new figure perfectly updates his classic toy. Likewise, a separate release recreates his upgraded form, hinting at an additional accessory being made down the line.

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The Masterpiece Ginrai figure is an updated version of the original toy, with the main "Transtector" body transforming from a robot into a truck. Ginrai himself turns into the truck's engine, and plugging the engine into the truck allows it to transform. The base MP-60 Ginrai toy has his signature gun and the smaller engine robot,...

The latest HasLab Transformers crowdfunding project involves a nostalgic take on an iconic Autobot leader.

Based on the versions of Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus from the early 2000s anime Transformers: Robots in Disguise (known as Transformers: Car Robots in Japan), the new Omega Prime figure is a long-awaited new take on toys that have become collector's items. It also brings an exciting variation on the original toys' weaponry.

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Announced on Jan. 30, 2024, the HasLab Omega Prime figure is actually three toys in one, all designed by Hisashi Yuki, who worked on the original versions. The "main" figure in the trio is the Robots in Disguise...

Transformers collectors have the opportunity to add a new showcase piece to their collections, as Hasbro has unveiled their latest crowdfunded Haslab project for the fighting-robot franchise: Omega Prime, the towering combiner from the 2001 Transformers: Robots in Disguise anime series. The set will include two main figures: Optimus Prime, who transforms from robot to fire truck, and Ultra Magnus, who converts from robot to car carrier.

Newly-revealed concept art for a 2010s Transformers cartoon showcases how different the series could have been.

Unveiled by the website Night Shining, concept art for the series that became Transformers: Prime has been released over ten years after the show debuted. According to these preliminary concepts, the show was at the time simply referred to as Transformers: Robots In Disguise, which was a title previously given to a 2000-2001 Transformers anime. Likewise, this title was also ironically used for the sequel to Transformers: Prime. While the finished product was a fairly "serious" amalgamation of the live-action Transformers movie aesthetic and more traditional incarnations, the concept art took this idea to a new level.

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The Transformers franchise is synonymous with Autobot leader Optimus Prime, who's appeared in several cartoons, movies and other projects. In most incarnations, his alternate mode is a semi-truck, sometimes complete with a trailer. At the same time, he's taken on several other forms throughout the years, with some of these being rather unconventional.

The Transformers franchise has been rolling out since 1984, with Hasbro and Takara's robots in disguise taking many different forms over the years. The most popular of these characters include the likes of Autobot leader Optimus Prime, as well as several other different Cybertronians. Beyond the Autobots and Decepticons, however, there are several other groups of Transformers that more casual fans might be unaware of.

Ever since the days of Generation 1, the main Transformers allegiances have hosted various subgroups. These all had their own gimmicks, with some of them even combining to form even more powerful and gigantic robots. Likewise, new entries in the franchise have added their own subgroups and factions, with one series even replacing the Autobots and Decepticons entirely.

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Optimus Prime has a wide range of powers and abilities beyond what is shown in the Transformers movies, including field reconnaissance gadgets and unique alt-modes. His non-lethal powers, such as the power stream and various hand tools, prove to be highly effective in non-combat situations and can prevent damage to the environment and property. Optimus Prime's unique offensive powers, such as the gyro strike and rocket punch, catch Decepticons off guard and demonstrate his intelligence and fighting skills.

In the Transformers movies, Optimus Prime utilizes a wide variety of unique powers and abilities to dispatch his rival Decepticons, but the Autobot leader is capable of doing so much more than what the films have shown. In the Michael Bay-produced Transformers movies, Optimus Prime is seen using his enhanced strength, speed, and durability, flight, expert marksmanship, and hand-to-hand combat skills, and master leadership skills to guide his fellow Autobots to victory on the battlefield.

Actor Peter Spellos had over 150 screen acting and vocal performance credits to his name, but genre fans are most likely to remember him as Orville Ketchum from the slasher movie Sorority House Massacre II and its companion piece Hard to Die, as well as the brief appearance he made as the character Tracy’s father in Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare. Outside of horror, he’s best known for providing the voice of Sky-Byte in 39 episodes of the animated series Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Unfortunately, we have very sad news to share today, as it has been confirmed that Spellos has passed away at age 69 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on March 1, 1954, Spellos passed away yesterday, November 19th, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. His brother, James Spellos, notified TMZ that his family is planning an online “celebration of life” gathering for his fans.

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Actor and voiceover artist Peter Spellos has passed away.

Per TMZ, Spellos died on Sunday morning at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana, as confirmed by Jennifer Smith, a friend and acting student. According to Smith, Spellos had been receiving care at the facility as his health deteriorated due to complications from pancreatic cancer, adding, "He was loved and cared for and surrounded by people during his final days." Spellos' brother, James Spellos, clarified that the family is planning an online celebraiton of life for the performer following his cremation. He was 69 years old.

Spellos is well-known to Transformers fans for voicing the role of Sky-Byte on the animated series Transformers: Robots in Disguise, and he had enjoyed meeting with many of them at fan conventions. He had voiced the role for nearly 40 episodes, and it's perhaps it's Spellos' best known character. Spellos has also done voices for BattleTech: The Animated Series...

Actor Peter Spellos, who had a recurring role on the NBC series “American Dreams” and voiced Sky-Byte in 39 episodes of the animated series “Transformers: Robots in Disguise,” died Sunday at the age of 69.

His death was confirmed by friend Fred Olen on Facebook. “It is with tremendous sadness that I must report the passing of my dear friend, Peter Spellos at 2:30am this morning,” Olen wrote.

“Many of you knew Peter personally,” he continued. “He had more loving friends than there are stars in the sky. A gentler giant never existed. A talented actor, teacher and wise old owl. He always made me laugh. I cannot even recall how many movies we made together, but they would probably fill a book… maybe some day they will. Goodbye, pal.”

A cause of death was not given.

The actor’s additional credits include “Men in Black II.” He also enjoyed a...

Transformers has many characters that evolve from the original 1984 series. Optimus Prime serves as an impressive paragon of growth and evolution over the many iterations of his iconic character. Optimus Prime's evolution showed him grow from a strong leader to a soldier with a dark side and themany struggles that came with those changes.

The Transformers franchise launched in 1984 with the Hasbro line of toys. Based on the conflict between the heroic Autobots and the hostile Decepticons, Transformers has a myriad of stories in the form of comics, movies, and animated television series that accompany the toys. The first media tie-ins were originally created with the intent of helping sell the toys, but what really makes Transformers popular isn’t the exciting merchandise but the characters that are at the center of the stories. No character embodies this better than the leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime.

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The following contains spoilers for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in theaters now.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts notably features both the Autobots and their Maximals descendants, though the Decepticons are nowhere to be seen. Instead, the villains of this movie are the Terrorcons, who are led by Scourge. Nothing at all like the G1 Combiner team, they instead bear more resemblance to other interpretations of the faction.

Beyond the original cartoon, the Terrorcons have also appeared in Transformers: Energon and Transformers: Prime. These takes were much more like the ones seen in the movie, with the majority of the faction being mindless drones. Thus, while it isn't exactly accurate to Generation 1, Rise of the Beasts does draw upon other continuities to inform its villain.

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The following contains spoilers for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, now in theaters.

In bringing several familiar Maximals to the table, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is delivering on fan service from the franchise's most animalistic era. Though it's somewhat overlooked now amid more classic incarnations such as Generation 1, the Beast Era gave rise to characters and concepts that continue to influence Hasbro's transformative property. In fact, one Cybertonian in the new movie hails from an obscure part of Transformers history.

Right before Beast Wars began, the popular "BotCon" conventions gave a voice to the franchise's growing fandom. In the coming years, it would reward said fandom with exclusive figures, many of which have gone on to become important in the series' lore. One example of this is Apelinq, a Maximal whose biggest break is in the latest movie.

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Ever since 1984, Hasbro's Transformers franchise has had a myriad of forms and permutations. From Generation 1 to the Unicron Trilogy and other universes, these continuities have mostly been separate from each other. While this has given fans numerous takes on iconic characters, the result has been a largely disparate, inconsistent and frequently restarting narrative.

The 2010s finally brought a solution to this issue with the so-called "Aligned Continuity." Meant to fix the issue of constantly rebooting the franchise, this continuity was a catch-all for the various comic books, video games and cartoons of the era. The problem was that in the case of the latter, the productions and stories were more increasingly divergent than ever. Due to this unintended confusion, the planned salvation of the property was dropped completely, ending the Aligned Continuity with a thud.

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The Transformers franchise has a new villain, as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, but who is the Transformers Scourge villain, and how does he connect to the mythology? The seventh entry in the live-action franchise based on Hasbro's toys is finally introducing some of the biggest characters from the Beast Wars storylines. After focusing strictly on the Autobots and Decepticons before, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is bringing Maximals, Terrorcons, and Predacons. This allows the film to include popular Maximals like Optimus Primal alongside returning Autobots like Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

In the previous six Transformers movies, a Decepticon has been the central antagonist for the Autobots and their human allies. Megatron has been a recurring villain in several films, while The Fallen, Shockwave, Lockdown, and Quintessa have all threatened the Autobots and humanity in Michael Bay's sequels. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has the benefit of pulling...

The Transformers have reinvented themselves in various universes countless times. Even 2018's Bumblebee was a reboot of the Michael Bay movies that offered more G1-accurate looks for its characters. Because of the massive shift in direction in such a short time, it raised the question of whether or not this new era was even slightly related to what came before.

Though there's no way to give a definitive answer on what universe movies like Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is set in at this time, Reddit theorists have started dissecting what's already shown. In doing so, it raised a question regarding the origin of the new villain Scourge and how he may actually be the Optimus Prime from the Michael Bay movies.

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The main villain of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is Scourge, leader of new-to-the-movies faction Terrorcons, and Screen Rant can reveal first look at the Transformers Studio Series Leader 101 Scourge toy figure to offer the closest and most detailed official look yet!

In Transformers lore, Scourge is a notorious hunter and tracker, evil to his core. â€.â€.â€.Scourge's Generation 1 origins begin with the character's introduction in 1986's The Transformers: The Movie where the villainous Decepticon is crafted by super planet-eating villain Unicron out of the remains of Thundercracker, one of Megatron's flying jet warriors (think Starscream).

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Instead of an Earthly military jet fighter though, the newly formed Scourge's alt form was that of a Cybertronian space hovercraft. His alt form and presumably, origin story, will be quite a bit different in Rise of the Beasts, starting with his...

Going strong since 1984, Transformers has become a staple of television animation. But for the first time (possibly barring Transformers: Prime), Hasbro has teamed up with Netflix to bring the fans a series geared towards the older part of the fanbase.

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Marketed as a trilogy, Transformers: War for Cybertron is the first installment in the new Siege universe. While all Transformers series are pretty self-contained - even for Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015), viewers don’t need prior knowledge of Prime - there are some very essential basics to know. With a better knowledge of past lore, fans can predict what may happen later in the series and the storylines that may be revisited.

Here are 10 things to know before watching Netflix’s Transformers series, Transformers: War for Cybertron.

With The Umbrella Academy returning for a second season this Friday, superhero shows remain a solid investment for Netflix. Whether licensed or original, the US version of Netflix currently has 61 superhero-themed series available to stream, including multiple shows from the Arrowverse, the Netflix McU originals and quite a ridiculous amount of Power Rangers content. What are some of the highlights, then, of Netflix’s superpowered series?

Well, in terms of The CW’s Arrowverse, Netflix has the back catalogue of Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, and Supergirl, as well as Black Lightning, which taken together represents 536 episodes. While the quality of the shows may vary at times, the Arrowverse is arguably one of the best adaptations of the DC Universe to the screen and showed the potential of television to embrace the storytelling format of comics. Only Batwoman is currently not ready to stream on the platform,...

Netflix is headed to Cybertron.

The streaming behemoth has partnered with Hasbro for a new Transformers animated series, War for Cybertron, that will tell an origin story set in the universe of Autobots and Decepticons. It's set to premiere in 2020.

Digital studio Rooster Teeth (Rwby) will produce the series, with Polygon Pictures (Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Star Wars Resistance) serving as the animation studio. The show will feature a new animation style unseen in any previous Transformers animated series.

"In this Transformers origin story, we will explore the expansive universe of Cybertron in a way that audiences have never seen before ...

Prolific animation writer-producer Nicole Dubuc will receive the WGA West’s 2018 Animation Writers Caucus Animation Writing Award tonight at the annual Awc awards ceremony at the guild’s headquarters in Los Angeles.

Dubuc, who’s been nominated for seven daytime Emmys for writing and producing children’s animation shows, currently serves as the showrunner of the upcoming Disney Junior series The Rocketeer.

The award is presented to caucus members who have advanced the literature of animation in film and television throughout the years and made outstanding contributions to the profession of the animation writer.

“Nicole Dubuc has accomplished more in her time as an animation writer than most of us do in careers that are twice as long,” said WGA West president David A. Goodman. “She has crossed genres, busted barriers, and broken through ceilings not only as a writer, but also as a showrunner, an actress, and a labor leader.

After a lengthy wait, we finally have our first look at Star Wars Resistance!  Check out the first trailer for the new Disney Xd Animated series...

Shortly after the conclusion of Star Wars Rebels, Disney made it known that they weren't finished developing animated shows for their Star Wars IP.  Instead, they wanted to jump ahead to the future with a brand new show, Star Wars Resistance.  For some time now, we've hoped to see something from the series, (more than just gritty leaked photos), but Disney wasn't yet comfortable to share it with the world.  Today, they are and now we have the First Look Trailer for Star Wars Resistance!

The high-flying adventure series follows Kazuda Xiono ("Kaz"), a young pilot recruited by the Resistance for a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order.

Star Wars Resistance is the next brainchild from renowned Lucasfilm Animation...

Comic-Con International has released the full Saturday schedule for Comic-Con 2018, which runs from Wednesday, July 18 through Sunday, July 22. Warner Bros. will rule the day with a huge Hall H panel that is sure to bring plenty of DC movie surprises. There are a ton of TV shows coming, and the day will end with the premiere of Deadpool 2: Uncut. It sounds like Saturday can't be missed. As always, we have pulled out the movie, TV and home video-related panels and events for San Diego Comic-Con 2018, Saturday, July 21, which you can check out below.

Saturday, July 21

DC My Secret Origin: They say breaking up is hard to do . . . but breaking into comics may be tougher! Who was in a punk band? Who went to art school? Who was a DC intern before becoming a writer? Come by for an inside look at how some of DC's top-notch talent broke in,...

Spider-Man: Homecoming just swung into theaters — but Disney Xd is already preparing to introduce the next Peter Parker.

Marvel’s Spider-Man, a new animated series, slings into action on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 7 am/6c. The announcement was made on Friday evening as part of the Marvel Animation panel at D23 Expo.

In this iteration, Peter Parker (voiced by Bread Winners‘ Robbie Daymond) is a student at Horizon High, a high school for young and gifted scientific minds. As he struggles to balance his social life and secret identity, he also has to worry about keeping best friend Harry Osborn (Transformers: Robots in Disguise...

Lionsgate has released the second trailer for My Little Pony: The Movie, which sheds new light on this My Little Pony story. Along with this trailer, the studio has debuted a new poster, photos and even a Gif creator, which fans can use to create their very own Gif images from the footage released in this trailer. We also have a poster and new photos which offer better looks at new characters such as Princess Skystar, voiced by Kristen Chenoweth, Captain Celaeno, voiced by Zoe Saldana and Songbird Serenade, voiced by Sia.

The Gif creator at Gif.MyLittlePony.Movie allows fans to create GIFs anywhere between a half-second to three seconds in length, from any of the footage showcased in this trailer. This My Little Pony story is set in Ponyville, where a dark force threatens the idyllic town, and the Mane 6. These ponies, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie,...

Leading up to today's The Walking Dead panel at Comic-Con, many expected that the show's cast and producers would reveal the premiere date and the first trailer for the hotly-anticipated Season 7, which is currently in production. Thankfully, both came as scheduled, with the trailer also giving fans their first look at a character who has long been rumored, King Ezekiel of The Kingdom. It was announced during the panel that actor Khary Payton has come aboard to play this iconic character from the comics.

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Khary Payton will have a series regular role, joining the 20 previously-confirmed series regulars in Season 7. Of course, one of these characters will not be sticking around too long, with the Season 7 premiere set to reveal who the victim of Negan's (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) brutal beating is. We don't know for sure exactly when we'll meet Ezekiel, but he will certainly have...

The Transformers saga begins a new chapter as Bumblebee and a team of Autobot action heroes embark on a mission to protect and save Earth from a deadly faction of Decepticons. Hasbro Studios' top-rated animated series Transformers: Robots in Disguise, which airs on Cartoon Network, is the latest installment of the Transformers franchise and builds on the lore of both the Autobots and Decepticons. Featuring an all-new animation style, this hit animated series is filled with exciting, action adventures and great humor for fans of all age.

Last month, Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, released Transformers: Robots in Disguise - A New Autobot Mission on DVD, featuring five entertaining episodes and special behind-the-scenes bonus content. Packed with unforgettable Autobot and Decepticon characters and action adventures, this new collectible DVD delivers fun-filled home entertainment that kids, parents and loyal fans will enjoy! This DVD is priced to...

Earlier this year, a dream team of writers assembled to plan out the future of the "Transformers" franchise. Up until now, only two projects seemed to be officially announced as a result of that collaboration - a fifth main film in the series, and an animated spinoff that revolves around the Transformer home world of Cybertron.

This weekend though, Hasbro has confirmed that three additional direct sequels are already planned and will carry the franchise well into the 2020s. Appearing at the Mip Junior Conference, Hasbro's Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Stephen J. Davis spoke about where the franchise is headed in the wake of that 'Transformers' brains trust collaboration:

"They plotted out the next ten years of Transformers. Similarly we are doing the same in television and digital. So stay tuned Transformers 5 is on its way. ...And 6 and 7 and 8."

Filming on "Transformers 5...

Transformers: Robots in Disguise place years after “Transformers Prime,” when Bumblebee is summoned to save Earth from a new faction of Decepticons and assembles a rogue team of young Autobots that includes a rebel bad boy bot, an elite guard cadet, a bombastic Dinobot and hyperactive Mini-Con to capture their new enemies. Each new bot is a fully capable action hero but inexperienced in working together in a team, forcing Bumblebee to become both squad leader and coach, Hasbro said. The show will feature voice actors such as Darren Criss, Constance Zimmer, Mitchell Whitfield and Ted McGinley. Also from the article: "[the] creative team includes kids programming vets Jeff Kline (“Transformers Prime”) as executive producer; producer Adam Beechen (“The Adventures of Chuck and Friends”); and Steven Melching, a writer on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” who will serve as the show’s story editor. - Variety...

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