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Date: Sunday, December 25th 2011 11:29pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News,
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Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): Toy-World.HK
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Toy-World.com.hk has uploaded the scans from Figure King No. 167, and we've mirrored the Transformers related pages below. They've highlighted the fact that UN-23 Rodimus Prime's engine block has been modified to accept a Micron, much like G1 Targetmaster Hot Rod.
We see:
Takara United:
- UN-23 Rodimus Prime
- UN-24 Warpath
- UN-25 G2 Megatron
- UN-26 Thunderwing
- UN-27 Windcharger/Wipeout
Transformers Prime "First Editon":
- Voyager Optimus Prime
- Voyager Bulkhead
- Deluxe Bumblebee
- Deluxe Cliffjumper
- Deluxe Arcee
- Deluxe Megatron
- Deluxe Starscream
- Deluxe Vehicon
Campaign Arms Microns:
- Blowpipe
- Aimless
- Autobot Peaceman
Date: Saturday, December 24th 2011 1:25pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News,
Toy News
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): Cybergundam
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The
Cybergundam blog has posted scans from the latest issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine. Unfortunately there's not a lot new Transformers content, and most of the images we've already seen. The only thing that would really be considered new is the small image of the
recently announced campaign Arms Microns in the lower right corner of the second page.
Takara United:
- UN-23 Rodimus Prime
- UN-24 Warpath
- UN-25 G2 Megatron
- UN-26 Thunderwing
- UN-27 Windcharger/Wipeout
Transformers Prime "First Editon":
- Voyager Optimus Prime
- Voyager Bulkhead
- Deluxe Bumblebee
- Deluxe Cliffjumper
- Deluxe Arcee
- Deluxe Megatron
- Deluxe Starscream
- Deluxe Vehicon
Campaign Arms Microns:
- Blowpipe
- Aimless
- Autobot Peaceman
Date: Wednesday, November 23rd 2011 3:06pm CST
Category: Cartoon News
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): The Hub
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For Immediate Release
November 23, 2011
THANKSGIVING DAY KICKS OFF ‘NAUGHTY OR NICE’ ONLINE EVENT ALLOWING FANS TO VOTE FOR TOP HERO AND VILLAIN
CHARACTER ON THE HUB TV NETWORK
Viewers’ Choices to be Featured in December Two-Hour Programming Event Accompanied by Special Call-In Sweepstakes
LOS ANGELES – Beginning Thanksgiving Day, November 24, fans of The Hub TV Network have the chance to help determine the network’s two-hour programming block on Sunday, December 18, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET by voting online in the second annual “Naughty or Nice” viewers’ choice event.
Fans can go to
http://www.hubworld.com/holiday to choose from a list of “Heroes,” “Friends,” “Villains,” and “Meanies” in a three-round bracket system that will result in the naming of the “Naughtiest” and the “Nicest” character on The Hub. The voting results will be revealed during a two-hour marathon on December 18, as the characters crowned the “Naughtiest” and the “Nicest” will be featured in two half-hour episodes each.
Additionally, The Hub will host a call-in sweepstakes during which viewers of the two-hour programming block on Sunday, December 18 will have the chance to win one of four prize packages, each consisting of a $2,500 cash card and a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice. The toll-free, call-in number for the sweepstakes will be provided on-screen during the December 18 episodes which will reveal the two characters viewers will have voted to be the “Naughtiest” and the “Nicest.” Winners will be randomly selected from the phone calls that are received. For complete information and official rules visit
http://www.hubworld.com/holiday and click the sweepstakes link. Participants must be six years old or older to enter and the sweepstakes is limited to legal residents of the 50 United States & D.C.
The nominees for the “Naughty or Nice” online event are as follows:
Heroes:
· Snake Eyes (“G.I. Joe Renegades”)
· Jem (“Jem and the Holograms”)
· Batman (“Batman The Animated Series”)
·
Optimus Prime (“Transformers Prime”)
Friends:
· Pinkie Pie (“”My Little Pony Friendship is Magic”)
· Chris (“Dan Vs.”)
· Strawberry Shortcake (“Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Bitty Adventures”)
· Cookie (“Pound Puppies”)
Villains:
·
Megatron (“Transformers Prime”)
· Baroness (“G.I. Joe Renegades”)
· Joker (“Batman The Animated Series”)
· Discord (“My Little Pony Friendship is Magic”)
Meanies:
· McLeish (“Pound Puppies”)
· Dan (“Dan Vs.”)
· The Tick Monster (“R.L. Stine’s Haunting Hour: The Series”)
· Pizzazz (“Jem and the Holograms”)
THE HUB is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery's library of award-winning children's educational programming; from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at
http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches approximately 61 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
Visit The Hub at
http://www.hubworld.com for more videos, games and fun!
-- THE HUB --
Date: Saturday, November 19th 2011 9:45am CST
Categories: Cartoon News,
Toy News,
Sponsor News,
Collectables,
Unlicensed Products News
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): Kapow Toys
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Date: Friday, July 8th 2011 6:13pm CDT
Categories: Cartoon News,
Movie Related News,
Event News
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): SDCC
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The
SDCC Programs' Schedule has been updated for Friday, July 22nd and another Transformer panel has been listed:
5:30-6:30 Transformers Roll Out!— This panel will travel from the earliest Transformers G1 crash landing on earth to the Headmasters evolution in Japan to the beastly battles and arrive at the modern day. It is a look at the Transformers TV/ DVD journeys, including elements consistent throughout and opposing forces in Transformers lore. Panelists examine character development, weaponry, and weaknesses in Transformers More Than Meets The Eye, the Headmasters/Super-God Masterforce/Victory, and Beast Wars. Moderated by Matt Proulx (Hasbro Studio) and including Rik Alvarez (Hasbro), Brian Ward (Shout Factory), and others. They will provide a users' guide to all the history you need to start your fan obsession, along with some long-held secrets valuable to those fans already entrenched.
There are also a couple of other programs listed that may be of interest to Transformers' fans:
- The Military in Film
- Motion Picture and Television Illustrators
3:30-4:15 The Military in Film— The Armed Forces of the United States have been featured in film and television over the last century. How does the real military support the entertainment industry? U.S. Army Lt. Colonel John Clearwater (Avengers, Hawaii Five-O), U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Jason Johnston (Battle: Los Angeles, Avatar), U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Smith (Battleship, NCIS), U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Francisco "Paco" Hamm (Transformers, Iron Man 2), and U.S. Coast Guard Commander Sean Carroll (The Adjustment Bureau, Deadliest Catch) offer an in-depth discussion and Q&A session. Moderated by U.S. Air Force veteran Jon Huertas, actor on ABC's Castle and HBO's Generation Kill and chairman for SAG Armed Forces Task Force.
5:00-6:00 Motion Picture and Television Illustrators— Nowadays a movie starts with an idea expressed in words or images. The men and women who turn these ideas into worlds of visual reality, be it a distant world of pure imagination or an earthly hovel, are the storyboard artists and illustrators. Panelists who will discuss their craft and answer questions include moderator Hank Mayo (Ghostbusters 2), Tim Burgard (Thor), Ricardo Delgado (John Carter of Mars), Robin Richesson (I Am Number Four), and Josh Nizzi (Transformers 3).
Date: Monday, May 9th 2011 4:10pm CDT
Categories: Cartoon News,
Press Releases,
Company News,
Digital Media News
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): Discovery Enterprises International
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DISCOVERY ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL TO BEGIN REPRESENTING HASBRO STUDIOS PROGRAMMING TO NON-THEATRICAL MARKET AT APEX TV
(Madrid, Spain, May 9, 2011)—
Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) today announced the signing of a one-year deal with Hasbro Studios to represent its programming to the non-theatrical market. Starting Monday, May 9, DEI will introduce Hasbro’s signature entertaining, enlightening and educational kids and family content to global airlines attending the APEX TV Market in Madrid, Spain.
“
Discovery Enterprises International’s long heritage as a leading provider of in-flight entertainment ideally positions us to represent Hasbro programming,” said Nicolas Bonard, Senior Vice President,
Discovery Enterprises International. “From Transformers Prime to My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, this slate of beloved programming will now delight a global audience in an exciting new way.”
Among the exciting programs included in this deal:
o My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
o Pound Puppies
o The Adventures of Chuck and Friends
o Transformers Prime
o G.I. Joe Renegades
“This agreement extends the existing partnership between Hasbro and Discovery while providing our programming with access to premier non-theatrical outlets around the world,” Hasbro Studios President Stephen Davis said. “I can think of no better partner than DEI to handle this important expansion of our business.”
About Hasbro Studios:
Hasbro Studios is the Los Angeles-based production division of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS). The studio develops and produces shows based on Hasbro’s world class brands, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY and GI JOE; delivers new branded content; and produces programs from top third-party content creators. Many of these shows will run on The Hub, a television network for children and their families that was re-branded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, as well as on multiple channels in international markets. The Hub is a joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK).
About Discovery Private Networks:
Discovery Private Networks is a brand extension of Discovery Enterprises International, which currently provides programming to more than 150 clients worldwide. Discovery Private Networks licenses and distributes programming from across Discovery vast portfolio of networks to strategic non-theatric venues and clients including airlines, cruise lines, trains, science centers, retail outlets, hotels, museums, zoos, and other site-based markets. In addition to licensing individual programs from the Discovery networks family, Discovery Private Networks also offers various services and program packages to clients including branded blocks, short programming, and dual-language programming (available in more than 20 languages).
About Discovery Enterprises International:
Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) serves as the streamlined access point for all of Discovery Communications' international program and private networks sales, co-financing opportunities, consumer products, licensing, home entertainment and music publishing rights in markets outside the United States. DEI focuses on maximizing sales opportunities for Discovery's worldwide brands and content with international third-party broadcasters and licensees. The Enterprises team partners with local clients through regional offices in London, Miami, Munich, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Discovery's global headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. For more information, please visit
http://www.discoveryenterprisesinternational.com.
About Discovery Communications:
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in 210 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 130-plus worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as US joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network The Hub and 3net, the fist 24-hour 3D network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit
http://www.discoverycommunications.com.
# # #
CONTACTS:
For Hasbro Studios:
Jim Benson
The Lippin Group
323-965-1990, ext. 327
jbenson@lippingroup.com
Date: Thursday, April 21st 2011 10:57am CDT
Category: Cartoon News
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): Shout! Factory
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Shout! Factory's Brian Ward has shared some new information regarding their upcoming Takara Collection releases via
Shout! Factory's Community forum. Many fans have been wondering ever since "Transformers Japanese Collection-Headmasters"'s announcement if they would include new dubs or possibly the old fan dubs. The answer is unfortunately no on both counts. Though Ward does say they tried very hard, but Hasbro ultimately said no.
I really can't make this any more clear. We've tried and tried to no avail. The brand team at Hasbro is dead set against including the dubs on the DVDs. They're not happy with the fact that the names of some of their most popular characters have been changed and find it confusing to their less hardcore fans in the United States. Furthermore, there are other things they've heard and find objectionable; content they feel to be detrimental to their brand name. As a result, they will not currently allow me to include the dubs.
the topic of fan dubs or new dubs has also been broached with the brand team. In order to have anything like this approved for inclusion on the sets, they want approvals over the scripts, the voice cast and then the final audio. We don't have the money required for a new dub. For starters, it takes studio time. Then, it takes paying the actors. Everyone asks the same question; would the original voice cast be able to come back and voice the characters? Simple answer: no. There are members of that voice cast that charge as much as $10k just to make a public convention appearance. That's a single person. Now multiply that by the number of voice actors. We don't have that kind of money. These guys aren't going to do this simply out of love for the show. For you, it's a passion. For them, it's a job. And once the voice cast completes their task, we then have to remix the entire show. This is all very expensive and incredibly time consuming.
so there you have it. It's not that we don't want it included. I very much want the option of the Japanese or English language tracks. But Hasbro is equally adamant about keeping them off. You're more than welcome to try to convince them otherwise, but believe me; when you have this conversation with them, you realize very early on how little love they actually have for the Takara shows, let alone the English dubs they find to be confusIng and offensive.
Brian
In regards to "Super-God Master Force" and "Victory", he says we will
probably get them. Apparently the sales of "Transformers Japanese Collection-Headmasters" will be used to gauge interest in the project. It's still up in the air on "Scramble City" and "Zone".
I can say that you should expect follow-ups of at least Super-God Masterforce and Victory. I can't really make any promises, regarding Scramble City or Zone at this time. That being said, Headmasters will certainly be used as a rough gauge of the series' popularity. After all, it is the only one of the three that is a direct continuation from S3, so we wouldn't necessarily expect the same response to the subsequent series.
Hope to have more information for you guys soon.
Brian
Lastly, when asked about the possibility of all three shows in one set he had this to say:
Unfortunately, I can't reveal the release strategy, until that information is cleared by PR and Hasbro. But I will say that I'm currently working on all three sets, in hopes that the sales of Headmasters will prove the others are worthy releases.
Brian
Date: Friday, December 31st 2010 2:13am CST
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I'll honestly admit it. I did not expect 2010 to be that strong of a year compared to 2009. Well I was completely wrong there. After living and breathing the Transformers lifestyle for the past 12 months, it feels like Transformers has gained a new level of popularity, and another level of excellence. 2011 brings mystique and new horizons. Yet if it's anything like 2010, then we are certainly in for one heck of a ride.
Can you believe it? We're about to enter the 27th year of the Transformers franchise! While franchises have become defunct, or have fallen off the face of the Earth, we have stood strong together. Certainly it hasn't always been pretty, take the transition from Generation One to Beast Wars, or the split-opinion on Michael Bay's Live-Action films as examples. However as a long-time fan and member of this site, as long as Transformers continues to be what it is - the heroic Optimus Prime fighting against all odds, or that joy you get when you open up toy packaging - then every year will be a great one.
Before we embark into 2011, I think it's suitable that we celebrate 2010. With that notion, I have the help of eight of my fellow staff members - Burn, Counterpunch, Dead Metal, Delicon, DevastaTTor, Diem, Mach, and Razorclaw0000. Before you get to know their Transformers tastes, let's get to know a little bit more about the people who help maintain Seibertron.com and assist this wonderful community!
- I'm Blurrz, from the land they call Canada. Armada crazed, and you don't need to guess who my favorite Transformer is.
- Burn is here to give us his "disgruntled" "I-like-my-TF's-as-bricks" opinion. We're not actually sure what he does on the staff though!
- Counterpunch has a knack of making other people buy Transformers. He also keeps the forums safe with burning justice, or was that Punch?
- Dead Metal is crazy, from Germany, and he helps out the news crew while most of us are fast asleep. Did I mention he's crazy?
- Delicon is a humble Transformers fan from the Northeast United States. He keeps the news up and running.
- DevastaTTor has this addiction to collect transforming plastic toys. You might have heard of it.
- Diem spent most of the year in Takara territory, and made his way back to the US later on. He got married this year, so congratulations!
- Mach keeps the news looking mighty fine from Singapore. He's an Optimus Prime fanatic, he probably has more blue and red trucks than you!
- Razorclaw0000 is a big contributer on the News Crew, and still has the time to maintain one of the most comprehensive Mini-con collections in the world!
Now that you know a little more about the staff, here's how we're going to reflect on 2010. We're each picking our favorite candidate for the following categories listed below. Once you're done reading our input, we'd like to see yours by replying in the forums through the 'Discuss This Topic' link above. If you are interested in one of our many different selections, links will be provided to galleries of the featured toys so you can follow along!
The Transformers Figure of the Year
Favorite Toy Line of 2010
Favorite Transformers: Generations Figure
Favorite Power Core Combiners Figure
Favorite 2010 Movie Line Figure
Favorite 2010 Animated Figure
Favorite 2010 BotCon Exclusive Figure
Favorite 2010 Non-BotCon Exclusive Figure
Favorite 2010 Third Party Figure
Favorite Transformers-Related Moment of 2010
What you are looking forward to with Transformers in 2011
So hide your Starscreams, hide your Bumblebees, and hide your Megatrons, 'cause they are certainly going to be jealous when they look at our selections. 2010, through the eyes of the staff of Seibertron.com.
You'll find our selections, comments and funnies for 2010
in the forums!
We hope you enjoy our review and favorites of 2010. May your 2011 be full of joy, love, excitement, good health, and more Transformers!
~Blurrz
Seibertron.com News Crew
Date: Friday, November 26th 2010 8:10am CST
Categories: Cartoon News,
People News,
Interviews
Posted by: Dead Metal |
Credit(s): Moonbug, Transformers-Prime.com
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Transformers-Prime.com, a sister site of UK based fan-site
Transformers at the Moon, has held an interview with the newest voice actress to the vast family of Transformers voice actors we love so very much.
We will post just the first two questions, so if you wish to read the full interview please do so by clicking
here.
It is our privilege to be able to bring you an exclusive interview with Transformers Prime voice actress Tania Gunadi. Tania voices Miko Nakadai the female lead human character in the show. We recently had the opportunity to ask Tania some questions regarding her role, the show as well as her acting and background in general.
Q1. You were born in West Java in Indonesia and moved to the United States at a young age, could you tell us more about this and what first impressions when you arrived within the US?
Oh man, moving to the US was one the coolest things ever. It was actually a really big surprise because my sister had submitted my name into the US green card lottery, and I won- along with my Mom and Dad! This might sound a little funny to Los Angelinos bu t when I first walked out of LAX airport, I was blown away at how fresh the air was and how awesome the traffic flowed cause I'd never seen a freeway before. And I liked looking at all the big buildings, the variety of people surrounding me and everyone was speaking English! And while I didn't quite understand what they were saying cause my English was super bad at the time, I was just so excited to be here.
Q2. How did you get into acting and voice acting and what was it that interested you in acting in the first place?
When I grew up in Indonesia, I knew nothing about acting, voice over, or anything involving TV/Film. Then while working at Pizza Hut, my first job in LA, a friend mentioned something about auditioning for a Disneyland commercial. I didn't even know what auditioning was but long story short, I booked it and have been hooked on acting ever since. I remember calling my mom and telling her that I found what I wanted to do in life, and she was pretty much shocked. She was hoping that I would work in a bank or something like that where I have a stable income with my own office and wear like, a nice suit and stuff. She tried convincing me that acting was to be a hobby only, and that I should find a real job, but I told her that it IS the best job for me because I get to have fun and make a living at the same time? Eventually after coming to set and sitting in some acting classes with me, she came around to being very supportive of what I love to do. She even had a small part in an episode of Boston Public with me and enjoyed it very much!
Date: Saturday, March 20th 2010 6:59pm CDT
Categories: Cartoon News,
People News
Posted by: Delicon |
Credit(s): DrillBit of TFW2005
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For those interested in the upcoming Japanese cartoon version of Animated, TFW2005 member DrillBit has scanned and translated the latest edition of Figure-Oh magazine. You can see his original post by clicking
here but we've provided you with some highlights.
The first four episodes have been announced. The first three are the original three part miniseries known in the United States as "Transform and Roll Out" but these episodes are now known as "New Chapter! Transformers," "Hero, The name is Autobot" and "Secret of the Allspark," respectively. The fourth episode to be shown will be "Operation Soundwave," which was titled "Sound and Fury" in the US and actually was the tenth episode shown here. The placement of this episode fourth would seem to raise some continuity issues, especially involving Megatron's status at that point so it will be interesting to see if any editing is done to ease that.
Here is the official voice cast roster for the Japanese version of the cartoon. You might recall that Ironhide is simply Bulkhead's Japanese name. Longtime TF cartoon fans will recognize a few of these names because of their roles in past series such as the Japanese dubs of Beast Wars, Armada and Energon.
Optimus Prime: Takahashi Hiroki
Bumblebee: Kishio Daisuke
Ratchet: Okawa Toru
Ironhide: Miyake Kenta
Prowl: Yusa Kouji
Ultramagnus: Ginga Banjo
Sentinel: Suwabe Junichi
Teletraan I: Takagaki Ayahi
Megatron: Wakamoto Norio
Starscream: Yamanoi Jin
Blitzwing: Cho (Nagashima Shigeru)
Lugnut: Itou Kentaro
Blackarachnia: Uzuki Ryoka
Sari: Akesaka Satomi
Professor Sumdac: Nagasako Takashi
Captain Fanzone: Tobita Nobuo
Stay tuned to
Seibertron.com for the latest coverage of Japan's TF: Animated cartoon and toyline and of course everything else Transformers related!
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