Machinima Transformers Combiner Wars Final Script Complete
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The TRANSFORMERS are coming to Machinima. In an agreement between Machinima and Hasbro, the TRANSFORMERS world will be brought to life on the many2many programming service that kicks off right smack in the middle of The Combiner Wars. The series introduces new lore and all-new characters that, combined with the characters fans have known for decades, will bring the TRANSFORMERS storytelling in a new direction as the Machinima series will deliver raging action and signature humor to legions of TRANSFORMERS fans.
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Posted by Deadput on January 31st, 2016 @ 4:06am CST
I doubt since I remember Hasbro saying this was going to be a series but whatever just saying what I hear.
Posted by Va'al on January 31st, 2016 @ 5:00am CST
Deadput wrote:I've heard rumors this is only going to be a 70 minute film.
I doubt since I remember Hasbro saying this was going to be a series but whatever just saying what I hear.
That last photo has episode 6 and 7 labels in it. I'd rather believe the actual writers, at this stage.
Posted by Deadput on January 31st, 2016 @ 2:14pm CST
Va'al wrote:
That last photo has episode 6 and 7 labels in it. I'd rather believe the actual writers, at this stage.
Just noticed that thank you for pointing that out that puts that theory down.
Remember kids don't believe everything someone tells you unless you know it's true.
Posted by Zeedust on January 31st, 2016 @ 9:13pm CST
On a side note, what's on Thundercracker's head in that first pic?
Posted by Sabrblade on January 31st, 2016 @ 9:16pm CST
I'm not sure, but to me, it's looks like a Bionicle mask.Nemesis Primal wrote:On a side note, what's on Thundercracker's head in that first pic?
Posted by o.supreme on February 1st, 2016 @ 9:20am CST
Deadput wrote:Va'al wrote:
That last photo has episode 6 and 7 labels in it. I'd rather believe the actual writers, at this stage.
Just noticed that thank you for pointing that out that puts that theory down.
Remember kids don't believe everything someone tells you unless you know it's true.
Not necessarily... Remember the 2002/2004 Clone Wars and G.I. Joe Extreme? -They were shown as several "micro episodes" (ranging from 3-5 minuets), before being released on home media as a single 70 minute movie.
I really do hope these are full half hour episodes, from a full series, but we wont know for sure until more details are released.
Posted by Deadput on February 1st, 2016 @ 10:03am CST
o.supreme wrote:
Not necessarily... Remember the 2002/2004 Clone Wars and G.I. Joe Extreme? -They were shown as several "micro episodes" (ranging from 3-5 minuets), before being released on home media as a single 70 minute movie.
I really do hope these are full half hour episodes, from a full series, but we wont know for sure until more details are released.
True you bring out some good points.
Posted by Zeedust on February 1st, 2016 @ 7:57pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:I'm not sure, but to me, it's looks like a Bionicle mask.Nemesis Primal wrote:On a side note, what's on Thundercracker's head in that first pic?
...That's exactly what it is. Thank you.
Posted by King Kuuga on February 1st, 2016 @ 10:56pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on February 19th, 2016 @ 12:57pm CST
Posted by gothsaurus on February 19th, 2016 @ 1:19pm CST
I'm DEEPLY, deeply saddened. I feel like it was a big tease for long-standing, loyal, older fans.
And it's not that I haven't enjoyed the younger-audience shows like Rescue Bots or RID2015 (It's great hearing Cullen chime in occasionally), but we need something meatier. More story, more characterization, real stakes, over-arching storyline, etc. (Not to mention some stellar, world-class animation.)
It makes me wonder why they don't do some one-off direct-to-video movies like we see for other franchises. (Batman, Halo, Riddick, Ghost in the Shell, etc.) The franchise is definitely worthy of it. Seems like a great place to explore some more grown-up themes and solid animation... not to mention a chance to pull in original actors like Cullen, Welker, Bell, Gilvezan, Burger.
Someone please pass this up the chain at Hasbro.
And in the mean time, I'll be praying this series of *SHORTS* is well received and gets expanded to a full series in the future.
Posted by Evil Eye on February 19th, 2016 @ 1:22pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:I'm shocked. I thought we were getting a FULL series targeted for adults in anime style. Short 7-minute episodes is more what I'd expect for some web series. (not to mention just 8 episodes) That's not even a full hour.
I'm DEEPLY, deeply saddened. I feel like it was a big tease for long-standing, loyal, older fans.
And it's not that I haven't enjoyed the younger-audience shows like Rescue Bots or RID2015 (It's great hearing Cullen chime in occasionally), but we need something meatier. More story, more characterization, real stakes, over-arching storyline, etc. (Not to mention some stellar, world-class animation.)
It makes me wonder why they don't do some one-off direct-to-video movies like we see for other franchises. (Batman, Halo, Riddick, Ghost in the Shell, etc.) The franchise is definitely worthy of it. Seems like a great place to explore some more grown-up themes and solid animation... not to mention a chance to pull in original actors like Cullen, Welker, Bell, Gilvezan, Burger.
Someone please pass this up the chain at Hasbro.
And in the mean time, I'll be praying this series of *SHORTS* is well received and gets expanded to a full series in the future.
But we already have a Transformers series targeted at an older audience!
Posted by Kyleor on February 19th, 2016 @ 1:23pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on February 19th, 2016 @ 1:39pm CST
I agree. I would love for Hasbro to follow WB/DC's model (3 adult oriented animated films per year). heck I'd be happy with just one animated film per year. As it is however, this is untested water for Hasbro. If we want to see more, then we need to show our full support of this project.
-Just imagine, an animated film, once a year, "based" on popular Transformers stories both Past & Present. They could pluck stories from any era (Marvel, DreamWorks, but most likely sticking with IDW)- They could be set in any universe (Beast Wars, Unicron Trilogy, Animated etc...) -Or they could just come up with original stories as well. The potential is limitless, as long as we support it. A mature TF series, or home-release films with quality Animation & Writing is something I have waited a very long time for. I think we got a glimpse of it with TF: Prime. But with traditional cell animation, (good cell animation that is) you can do so much more.
Posted by gothsaurus on February 19th, 2016 @ 2:12pm CST
I've been really pleased with CW and Titan Wars toy lines. They're bringing back some nicely sized figures and overcoming the plastic and simplification issues seen in Fall of Cybertron toy era. Seems like they've found their stride.... Point being, I think those are totally deserving of a teen-adult age series.
Hoping, praying, and supporting their efforts purchasing BluRays.
And on that notion, I MUCH prefer a high quality Blu-Ray release instead of the sub-par DVD releases seen for Animated, Robots in Disguise, Rescue Bots... How does that even happen these days when the series were created in high-def? If I'm paying money for the show, I want quality video.
Posted by o.supreme on February 19th, 2016 @ 2:27pm CST
Remember, even MLP which has a sizable adult fan following, doesn't even have Blu ray sets for the TV series, in fact they just started getting full season standard DVD sets within the past year or so...
The only aberration I see in this was GI Joe Renegades. Although the animation was not CG, it somehow got a Blu-Ray release (which I proudly own), but perhaps this was the failed experiment that forced S!F to cut costs and only produce DVD's unless an overwhelming support for Blu Rays is shown.
In any event. Whoever gets the home media license for TF:CW, I sincerely hope there is a Blu Ray release. I'm fearing however that with increasing trends, it will be relegated to downloadable media only via sites like Amazon.
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 19th, 2016 @ 2:30pm CST
Posted by griftimus prime on February 19th, 2016 @ 2:50pm CST
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 19th, 2016 @ 3:46pm CST
Posted by Deadput on February 19th, 2016 @ 3:53pm CST
Stuartmaximus wrote:is this out yet? on YouTube
Does it look like it is?
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 19th, 2016 @ 3:55pm CST
Stuartmaximus wrote:is this out yet? on YouTube
There are wanting it out in the summer. It does say in the article
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 19th, 2016 @ 4:19pm CST
Posted by gothsaurus on February 19th, 2016 @ 4:22pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on February 19th, 2016 @ 4:30pm CST
Delta Magnus wrote:gothsaurus wrote:I'm shocked. I thought we were getting a FULL series targeted for adults in anime style. Short 7-minute episodes is more what I'd expect for some web series. (not to mention just 8 episodes) That's not even a full hour.
I'm DEEPLY, deeply saddened. I feel like it was a big tease for long-standing, loyal, older fans.
And it's not that I haven't enjoyed the younger-audience shows like Rescue Bots or RID2015 (It's great hearing Cullen chime in occasionally), but we need something meatier. More story, more characterization, real stakes, over-arching storyline, etc. (Not to mention some stellar, world-class animation.)
It makes me wonder why they don't do some one-off direct-to-video movies like we see for other franchises. (Batman, Halo, Riddick, Ghost in the Shell, etc.) The franchise is definitely worthy of it. Seems like a great place to explore some more grown-up themes and solid animation... not to mention a chance to pull in original actors like Cullen, Welker, Bell, Gilvezan, Burger.
Someone please pass this up the chain at Hasbro.
And in the mean time, I'll be praying this series of *SHORTS* is well received and gets expanded to a full series in the future.
But we already have a Transformers series targeted at an older audience!
Complete with masturbation and transformer-humping-girl's-leg antics!
Posted by gothsaurus on February 19th, 2016 @ 4:34pm CST
Posted by DeadCaL on February 19th, 2016 @ 4:35pm CST
Delta Magnus wrote:But we already have a Transformers series targeted at an older audience!
Ahhh, you almost had me there
I was preparing my grumpy old man waving arm
Posted by Deadput on February 19th, 2016 @ 4:40pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:I think the two horribly racist characters Skids and Mudflap were what rubbed me the wrong way the most.
They weren't that bad not defending them they were awful but people make it seem worse then what it really was.
Plus it was the voice actors making up the voices not Bay who allowed them to do so.
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 19th, 2016 @ 5:06pm CST
Posted by Deadput on February 19th, 2016 @ 8:55pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:Normally I'm a fan of the movies it revenge of the fallen was written by bay (or at least finished) because of the writers strike, skids and mudflap I reckon, were added by bay who thought they would be good comedy foil.
Bay let the actors for the twins to make up their personalities the intention was for the Twins to be young rookie guys the racist lines and voices were made up by their actors.
Posted by Zeedust on February 19th, 2016 @ 10:25pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:Agreed! It would be a great way to shirk off the "rules" and do a new G1 story, Fall of Cybertron story, or even one set in other niche areas like Animated. Could be a great selling tool for the "filler" lines like Generations that get sandwiched between the live action movie toy lines.
G1 is by no means a "niche" area at this point. It may not have a cartoon, but it dominates the comics, the games (console/PC and Mobile), and the toy line. The first batch of Generations msy have been "sandwiched" between RotF and DotM, but since it came back it's been permanent, and is arguably the main line at this point. And it's almost entirely G1 (or WFC/FoC stuff that might as well be G1). To say nothing of all the G1 rehashes in the non-G1 stuff (though that's at least slightly less prevalent in RiD).
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 20th, 2016 @ 2:36am CST
Also wfc/foc are officially part of prime (though many disagree with that statement, that's the official take on it...For now)
Anyhow, I suspect that if this proves popular that titans return will get the adaption treatment, though IDW have been quiet about their plans for it.
Posted by Fireback on February 20th, 2016 @ 4:00am CST
gothsaurus wrote:I'm shocked. I thought we were getting a FULL series targeted for adults in anime style. Short 7-minute episodes is more what I'd expect for some web series. (not to mention just 8 episodes) That's not even a full hour.
I'm DEEPLY, deeply saddened. I feel like it was a big tease for long-standing, loyal, older fans..
And it's not that I haven't enjoyed the younger-audience shows like Rescue Bots or RID2015 (It's great hearing Cullen chime in occasionally), but we need something meatier. More story, more characterization, real stakes, over-arching storyline, etc. (Not to mention some stellar, world-class animation.)
It makes me wonder why they don't do some one-off direct-to-video movies like we see for other franchises. (Batman, Halo, Riddick, Ghost in the Shell, etc.) The franchise is definitely worthy of it. Seems like a great place to explore some more grown-up themes and solid animation... not to mention a chance to pull in original actors like Cullen, Welker, Bell, Gilvezan, Burger. So maybe they're is sum hope.
Someone please pass this up the chain at Hasbro.
Me Toooo !!!!
The Transformer mythos is so ripe NOTHING Deserves multiple PG-13+ Animated movies more!
It doesn't make Phucking sense!
- An that idiot talking was kinda knocking A "Stop-motion", motion comic idea.. WtF, C'MON Man Do you know How Dope A "Dark Cybertron" motion comic- professionally made movie would be.....?
An even if it wasn't "INHUMANS" Awesome (Marvel) -- IT'S STILL BETTER THAN THE NOTHING WE HAVE.
'Combiner Wars' could of been/should of been THE BIGGEST Multiple media platform launch in the History of the 21st century, right! The New Dope Toy's, Comic's, A Straight to DvD movie, t-shirts etc. But NOPE......
Instead we get sum Decent Bots & one UGLY, Half-ass written; 8 or 9 comics long 'Combiner Wars' comic story. When they're should of been At least one 50pg+Giant #1/ one-shot FOR ALL the major Gestalts. One-shots that broke down "the Combiner dynamic" or whatever given gestalts dynamic and inter-personal problematic blah blah is chosen (you get how cool it would be).. Which preluded into *A Combiner Wars animea DvD.* An than concluded back in the comics or something. But Hasbro was like Fug-it, Don't let anyone know ahead of time. So when we announce 'CW', IDW an everyone else has to play catch-up. Dicks..
BOTTOM LINE: Hasbro/IDW etc you guys are missing out on what DarkHorse (Hell Boy), Marvel an mainly DC has been capitalizing on for years. YOU GUYS NEED TO WAKE UP! Cause its 2016 this cheese dick Robots in Disguise ain't cutting it, an were sick of watching the dope 1986 Movie.
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But maybe "Like dude said (somewhere on here)" there exists alittle hope. Because Machima Who apparently did the 2015 "Justice League: Gods & Monsters" which Originally started as only 3 Shorts, thus became ALOT more. Bruce Timm carved out Arguably - an IMO the Best Fanboy Surprise of last year- JL GODS & MONSTERS showed everyone how its done! It essentially Fused itself it's own DC Earth ((DCAU respectively contingent on Morrison's New Multiverse)). 3 Shorts, turned into 3 Prelude one-shot comics (The Batmn one is Exceptional, B.Wayne is A Broke Dr.K.Langstrom Vampire Batmn). Than it snow-balled into A Full DC style- straight to DvD., 90mnt plus movie; with another secondary additional Comic mini-series to boot. And As A whole, its A Phucking 5* Awesome surprise of the highest order. And I herd their going to be doing even MORE with this Twisted mythology.
Posted by Deadput on February 20th, 2016 @ 4:15am CST
Fireback wrote:Snip
Wow I'm dying on how ridiculous you sound not sure if you forgot what reality is but Transformers isn't as grand as Dc or Marvel If it was going to happen it would of already happened outside of us fans Transformers is a joke due to the Bay film's critical reception I can't even talk to anyone in real life about Transformers without being accused of being some sort of idiot to put things lightly.
Transformers is just a toy company product not a giant multi-media sensation.
Also watch your filthy mouth children go on this site as well.
Posted by 1984forever on February 20th, 2016 @ 12:38pm CST
2016 is the anniversary of Transformers the movie, which is hands down the greatest theatrical release of all time. Combiner wars was last year, and Beast Wars is not really important enough to be celebrated.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 20th, 2016 @ 12:47pm CST
1984forever wrote:These are the guys that put out that big mess called "Gods and Monsters", so i'm not expecting much from them. Perceptor in drag is being rammed down our throats again. Windblade is not as popular as Prime, Bee or even Hot Rod, and does not deserve to be a main character in squat! The only true fans she has are on her wings.
2016 is the anniversary of Transformers the movie, which is hands down the greatest theatrical release of all time. Combiner wars was last year, and Beast Wars is not really important enough to be celebrated.
Posted by King Kuuga on February 20th, 2016 @ 1:56pm CST
o.supreme wrote:To all those that are disappointed, please refer back to Machinima's Justice League: "Gods and Monsters" -it started as 3 "5 minute" segments, that lead up to an animated movie. It was so well received, that more episodes are coming out this year.
The Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles shorts were promotion for the movie that was made by Warner Bros Animation, not standalone shorts that later got expanded into a film.
1984forever wrote:These are the guys that put out that big mess called "Gods and Monsters", so i'm not expecting much from them. Perceptor in drag is being rammed down our throats again. Windblade is not as popular as Prime, Bee or even Hot Rod, and does not deserve to be a main character in squat! The only true fans she has are on her wings.
2016 is the anniversary of Transformers the movie, which is hands down the greatest theatrical release of all time. Combiner wars was last year, and Beast Wars is not really important enough to be celebrated.
I thought your name was 1984forever, not 1986forever. Make up your mind!
Posted by Deadput on February 20th, 2016 @ 2:27pm CST
1984forever wrote:These are the guys that put out that big mess called "Gods and Monsters", so i'm not expecting much from them. Perceptor in drag is being rammed down our throats again. Windblade is not as popular as Prime, Bee or even Hot Rod, and does not deserve to be a main character in squat! The only true fans she has are on her wings.
2016 is the anniversary of Transformers the movie, which is hands down the greatest theatrical release of all time. Combiner wars was last year, and Beast Wars is not really important enough to be celebrated.
And this is why no one takes you and your selfish desires seriously.
Edit: And what the hell is that Perceptor comment about?
Because that never happened as far as I know.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 4th, 2016 @ 9:33pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on April 4th, 2016 @ 9:52pm CDT
Now if the Masami Obari style is sprinkled in..............
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:21pm CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:34pm CDT
Posted by Rainmaker on April 5th, 2016 @ 12:42am CDT
Posted by King Kuuga on April 5th, 2016 @ 1:12am CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:I don't understand, they feature Windblade when she isn't a toy? It's meant to advertise the toys! Not the comics!
To the best of our knowledge, it is an adaptation of the Combiner Wars arc in IDW, which very heavily featured Windblade since half of it was in her book. And I don't think it's meant to advertise the toys OR comics, just the brand, in the same way as DC's direct to video movie series.
Sabrblade wrote:How come her shoulder pads are red instead of black?
Creative license?
Posted by Microraptor on April 5th, 2016 @ 7:07am CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:I don't understand, they feature Windblade when she isn't a toy? It's meant to advertise the toys! Not the comics!
She has at least three toys...
Posted by griftimus prime on April 5th, 2016 @ 7:28am CDT
Posted by DarkEnergon on April 5th, 2016 @ 7:35am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 5th, 2016 @ 9:30am CDT
They'll probably start out that way before going to DVD.DarkEnergon wrote:Are these going to be strictly online shorts?
Posted by o.supreme on April 5th, 2016 @ 9:38am CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:I don't understand, they feature Windblade when she isn't a toy? It's meant to advertise the toys! Not the comics!
Believe it or not... (stay with me)...Transformers isn't always about advertising toys . DC and Marvel have produced animated films for well over a decade loosely based on events from various different comics intended to focus on the brand NOT a particular toy. It can be done. IN fact this is what I have been patiently waiting for...for a very long time.
Posted by Emerje on April 5th, 2016 @ 3:47pm CDT
Microraptor wrote:[BW] Rainmaker wrote:I don't understand, they feature Windblade when she isn't a toy? It's meant to advertise the toys! Not the comics!
She has at least three toys...
And two more this year: RID and SDCC 2016, the later being part of Titans Return, the sequel to Combiner Wars so why not keep promoting her?
Emerje
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 6th, 2016 @ 9:03am CDT
Taking place 40 years after the great war on Earth, Transformers: Combiner Wars introduces new lore and all-new characters that, combined with the characters fans have known for decades, will bring the Transformers storytelling in a new direction.
The Autobots and Decepticons have disbanded and returned to Cybertron. With the days of Optimus Prime and Megatron over, Cybertron is now ruled by a triumvirate. However, an ancient technology has enabled a new threat, the power for multiple Transformers to combine into one massive, dangerous form: Combiners. Who will stand-up to this threat to ensure that the fragile peace that was 4 million years in the making remains?