Hasbro's "Transformers: Robots in Disguise" Returns to Cartoon Network for Season 2

Seibertron wrote:Hasbro Studios, the LA-based entertainment division of Hasbro, Inc., has announced that the Autobots and Decepticons will be returning to Cartoon Network in Q1 2016 for season 2 of the popular Hasbro animated television series Transformers: Robots in Disguise.

Starring the loveable Bumblebee, summoned by Optimus Prime to lead a fight to save Earth from a new faction of escaped Decepticon prisoners by assembling a rogue team of unlikely Autobot heroes, season 2 of the Hasbro animated series will see the return of a more confident, battle-tested Bumblebee as the key leader alongside comrades Grimlock, Sideswipe, Strongarm, Fixit, Wingblade and Drift.

Courtesy of our friends at Hasbro Studios, here is some high-res artwork from Season 2:







And here's the official press release ...

Hasbro Studios wrote:Hasbro Studios Powers Up for Second Season of Transformers: Robots in Disguise
Autobots and Decepticons ‘Roll Out’ on Cartoon Network in First Quarter of 2016

BURBANK, C.A. - January 13, 2015 - Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based entertainment division of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), announced today that the popular kids television series Transformers: Robots in Disguise will return for a second season on Cartoon Network in the U.S., which consistently ranks as a top-rated network in Total Day for kids ages 6-11. The latest installment in the global TRANSFORMERS franchise will debut its second season in the first quarter of 2016.

"Transformers: Robots in Disguise continues to be a massive hit with kids across the country, launching with an outstanding debut season on Cartoon Network," said Hasbro’s Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Stephen Davis. "Season two will bring back Bumblebee and his Autobots team for all new action-packed battles, fun-filled adventures and other humorous new characters with vibrant personalities that made season one a hit with kids. We continue to listen to our viewers’ feedback and are bringing back many fan-favorite characters, as well as some great surprises we know kids of all ages are going to love."

Set years after "Transformers: Prime," Robots in Disguise stars the lovable Bumblebee character, summoned by Optimus Prime to lead in a fight to save Earth from a new faction of escaped Decepticon prisoners by assembling a rogue team of unlikely Autobot heroes to capture their new enemies. Season two will see the return of a more confident, battle-tested Bumblebee as the leader of the Autobots, including his teammates Grimlock, Sideswipe, Strongarm, Fixit, Windblade and Drift. Protecting Earth becomes a mighty task as the team prepares to battle against menacing pairs of Cyclone Mini-Cons, who partner with Deployers to unleash the most powerful attacks and wreak even more destruction than ever. Our hero Bumblebee and his team prepare for battle with new power-ups and mini-con allies of their own, as they maintain their mission to protect the planet as robots in disguise. The series will continue to celebrate the continuous underlying themes of teamwork, companionship and the importance of standing up to wrongdoers.

The highly innovative TRANSFORMERS franchise is one of the largest global brands, spanning across television, film, consumer products and digital entertainment properties including gaming, apps, publishing, transmedia events, toys and licensing.

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ABOUT HASBRO

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and lifestyle licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALLSPARK PICTURES, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at http://www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

omega666 wrote:The show is still on? Thought it would be canceled by now.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

omega666 wrote:The show is still on? Thought it would be canceled by now.

That's what happens when you don't pay attention to the news.


Were getting two seasons and a movie in total.

Sabrblade wrote:
That we know of so far. There's no confirmation on season 2 being the final season.

Microraptor wrote:"a more confident, battle-tested Bumblebee"

Because Bumblebee, Defeater of Megatron, Slayer of Skyquake, Tamer of Predaking (sorta), Surviving Assailant of Trypticon and Slaughterer of Vehicons was apparently not battle-tested before this series began. Somehow.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:If it does end will this be the shortest main western transformers show to not make it past 2 seasons?

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:
That we know of so far. There's no confirmation on season 2 being the final season.

No definites but heavily hinted that the show will end after season 2 and the movie.

Sales for toys and dvds are probably not that great not saying thier going down the tube or losing money but it's a slower year.


If it does end will this be the shortest main western transformers show to not make it past 2 seasons?

Stuartmaximus wrote:
if you don't count the Combiner Wars Machinima series! that is

Seibertron wrote:
Not by a longshot ... RID had 39 episodes, Beast Machines had 26 episodes, Beast Wars had 52, Cybertron had 52, Armada had 52 and Energon had 52.

psj333 wrote:Sometime today, if you please, show us the trailer for the Decepticons, since we do saw the trailer for the Autobots. I do really want to see which Cons are debuting and which ones are returning.

psj333 wrote: But, the new orange Decepticon in the trailer is definitely not Crazybolt, as he is a horned lizard, and this new one is in fact an alligator.

Madeus_Prime wrote:Crazybolt isn't a horned lizard, he's just a made up reptilian looking Decepticon! Same with the new little reptile character, he's not any particular species, he's just a lizard and not a alligator. How do I know this? Alligator's can't jump like that, and having one do so in show would really stretch the credibility of it's already subpar animal-gimmick 'Cons.

psj333 wrote:Well, that orange lizard in the cartoon that Hasbro just showed us isn't Crazybolt, is he? Is the new orange lizard a Minicon like Fixit or a Decepticon like Steeljaw?

Emerje wrote:Micronus Prime certainly looks like a mystical bad ass in that art (and the Covenant of Prime book), shame the version from the show is all squat like the other Minicons in the series.

Emerje

Sabrblade wrote:Ha! The show isn't canceled after season 2! It's getting a season 4!


Er, what I mean is, one of the show's storyboarders, Kirk Van Wormer, Tweeted about a week ago that he and his coworkers are working on the show's "season 4", which is odd considering there hasn't been any word of a third season yet.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:I doubt this is confirmation especially with prior news about rid ending after two seasons and a movie.

RevTibe wrote:

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:I doubt this is confirmation especially with prior news about rid ending after two seasons and a movie.

Link to said news? Having trouble finding it.

Sabrblade wrote:

RevTibe wrote:

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:I doubt this is confirmation especially with prior news about rid ending after two seasons and a movie.

Link to said news? Having trouble finding it.

There was no confirmation. It was TFW jumping the gun on declaring the end of "the kiddie garbage show that they everyone hates".