Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service?

Monday, December 1st, 2014 12:44PM CST

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Fellow Seibertron user TransBat saw something strange while looking at his netflix Instant Queue and wanted to give a heads up to those fans who may have wanted to watch their Transformers related media on Netflix while they could.

I noticed this morning when I logged into Netflix and examined my Instant Queue, the Transformers G1, Transformers: Rescue Bots, Transformers Prime/Beast Hunters (although not the Predacons Rising movie), and other shows like My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and JEM are scheduled to leave/expire on January 1, 2015.

I realize this could just be a tentative expiration date and a new contract could be negotiated with Hasbro/Netflix before the date arrives, but thought I'd provide a heads up.

TransBat is probably right in his deduction that this is just a tentative expiration date and that the rights to the show will be renewed. But you never know, and we wouldn't want fans to miss out on these shows if ever they truly are to be removed come January.

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Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626026)
Posted by TransBat on December 1st, 2014 @ 1:44pm CST

Just wanted to post a quick update - I logged back into my Netflix account just now, and the date for removal of the shows listed above is actually January 1, 2015, not January 15, 2015, as I originally reported. My apologies for the incorrect date! #-o

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626045)
Posted by durroth on December 1st, 2014 @ 2:27pm CST

and if they DO end up removed come january... possible Hasbro streaming service?

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626084)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on December 1st, 2014 @ 3:35pm CST

durroth wrote:and if they DO end up removed come january... possible Hasbro streaming service?

There already is one. On Roku, anyway, I don't know if you can get it on other devices/computers.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626107)
Posted by griftimus prime on December 1st, 2014 @ 4:38pm CST

go ahead. i do not use netflix

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626117)
Posted by jamesbenjamin on December 1st, 2014 @ 5:11pm CST

Optimum Supreme wrote:
durroth wrote:and if they DO end up removed come january... possible Hasbro streaming service?

There already is one. On Roku, anyway, I don't know if you can get it on other devices/computers.

Came in to post this. The Hasbro Channel on Roku even has stuff that is not available on Netflix.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626126)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 1st, 2014 @ 5:25pm CST

What about Beast Wars?

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626144)
Posted by what0080 on December 1st, 2014 @ 6:50pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:What about Beast Wars?

Beast Wars, G1, Prime (save Predacons Rising) even G.I. Joe are all on the chopping block. So are Jem and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic if you care about that sort of thing...

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626146)
Posted by TransBat on December 1st, 2014 @ 6:51pm CST

Sabrblade - I didn't have Beast Wars on my list at the time, but adding it back to my Instant Queue for streaming also shows available until January 1, 2015. The only Transformers related item on my Instant Queue that doesn't have that available until date is the Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising movie. GI Joe (G1/Original 1980's) and GI Joe Renegades also show the available until January 1, 2015 date.

It's curious that the only place I can see this listing is for these items in my queue, or if I'm browsing through recommendations/categories, it places the message below the thumbnail cover for the show. If I recall correctly, normally the show's main info page also shows an available until "X" date if a contract renewal hasn't been reached, or a show is just being removed.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626148)
Posted by TransBat on December 1st, 2014 @ 6:53pm CST

I was unaware of this "Hasbro Streaming Channel" or service. Is this something that can be found or subscribed to via an app on Android or iOS, or is it Roku only? Or is this service something that ties into having a certain Cable/Satellite package?

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626152)
Posted by jamesbenjamin on December 1st, 2014 @ 7:13pm CST

TransBat wrote:I was unaware of this "Hasbro Streaming Channel" or service. Is this something that can be found or subscribed to via an app on Android or iOS, or is it Roku only? Or is this service something that ties into having a certain Cable/Satellite package?

I have an iphone, a kindle (android-ish) and a roku, I've only found it on roku. They also have a Henson channel, and other assorted weird things that all appear to have the same backend, so it may be something Roku made then content providers just plop in their content.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626219)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on December 1st, 2014 @ 11:59pm CST

IS not new... Netflix is seasonal, they had transformers DOTM before and removed, as well as many other shows and movies, nothing is forever on Netflix.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626478)
Posted by cyberformer on December 2nd, 2014 @ 4:04pm CST

I'm not seeing this anywhere on netflix are you in the middleUS?

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1626637)
Posted by TransBat on December 3rd, 2014 @ 5:31am CST

I'm on the East side of the US. My Instant Queue now shows the following shows available until January 1, 2015:
Transformers G1
Beast Wars
GI Joe
GI Joe Renegades

If you add any of these shows to your Watch Instant Queue or List, and view your list, it will have this date listed below the show's thumbnail icon.

The other shows originally listed when I sent in the news item no longer have an expiration listed.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1630160)
Posted by what0080 on December 15th, 2014 @ 10:00am CST

To update: Of the Transformers series reported as being removed in the new year, only Beast Wars and G1 are still slated for removal.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1630259)
Posted by mooncake623 on December 15th, 2014 @ 4:28pm CST

If you still haven't seen the original Transformers Generation 1 cartoon in it's entirety, now is the time to catch up! Unfortunately, according to an article on the Gothamist it looks like the Transformers Generation 1 cartoon (along with a handful of other shows) will no longer be available to stream on Netflix starting this January 1, 2015. Remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1630267)
Posted by Metroplexsmash on December 15th, 2014 @ 4:59pm CST

This sucks I have watched this since I was a kid doesn't anybody who loves transformers watch it. They are going to take off transformers yet they are going to keep terrible shows like the original Spiderman, I mean that show has stuck with Netflix for two years. In my opinion this has made me not want to use Netflix for a long time the only show I can probably watch from my childhood is yugioh

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1630269)
Posted by Metroplexsmash on December 15th, 2014 @ 4:59pm CST

Metroplexsmash wrote:This sucks I have watched this since I was a kid doesn't anybody who loves transformers watch it. They are going to take off transformers yet they are going to keep terrible shows like the original Spiderman, I mean that show has stuck with Netflix for two years. In my opinion this has made me not want to use Netflix for a long time the only show I can probably watch from my childhood is yugioh

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1630272)
Posted by Slashercon on December 15th, 2014 @ 5:13pm CST

I'm really mad that this is happening. Also ticked that Beverly Hills Cop, GI Joe: ARH and the Rocky movies are being taken off, as I had plans to watch those as well.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1630274)
Posted by william-james88 on December 15th, 2014 @ 5:31pm CST

Its just a date set by contract. They can always renew it. It's like that for all cartoons on netflix.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1630275)
Posted by jamesbenjamin on December 15th, 2014 @ 5:42pm CST

If you have a Roku there's a free Hasbro channel that has all of the Transformers and GI Joe cartoons (including the Unicon Trilogy and Sigma Six).

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1638317)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 12th, 2015 @ 2:28pm CST

Prime is still available, but G1 and Beast Wars are gone. :-(

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1638318)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 12th, 2015 @ 2:31pm CST

Rodimus Prime wrote:Prime is still available, but G1 and Beast Wars are gone.

What about the Predacons Rising movie, or Rescue Bots?

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1638327)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 12th, 2015 @ 2:50pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:Prime is still available, but G1 and Beast Wars are gone.
What about the Predacons Rising movie, or Rescue Bots?

They're available, surprisingly. Now I might actually watch Rescue Bots! :DANCE:

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1638474)
Posted by what0080 on January 12th, 2015 @ 9:24pm CST

Now Netflix says that Prime And Rescue Bots are leaving on 2 February 2015...

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1638541)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 12th, 2015 @ 11:29pm CST

what0080 wrote:Now Netflix says that Prime And Rescue Bots are leaving on 2 February 2015...

Crap. That means I have to finish Prime and go though Rescue Bots in 3 weeks...?

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1638542)
Posted by what0080 on January 12th, 2015 @ 11:31pm CST

Unless they can reach a deal with Hasbro...yes.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1638589)
Posted by TransBat on January 13th, 2015 @ 5:38am CST

Oddly enough, the Predacons Rising movie still has no "expiration date" at this time. Also leaving on February 2 are MLP: Friendship is Magic, and Jem and the Holograms.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1639232)
Posted by daningotham on January 14th, 2015 @ 10:08pm CST

Rodimus Prime wrote:
what0080 wrote:Now Netflix says that Prime And Rescue Bots are leaving on 2 February 2015...
Crap. That means I have to finish Prime and go though Rescue Bots in 3 weeks...?

Yeah, me too. I don't think I will be able to finish Prime in time. :sad:

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1639436)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 15th, 2015 @ 12:24pm CST

daningotham wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
what0080 wrote:Now Netflix says that Prime And Rescue Bots are leaving on 2 February 2015...
Crap. That means I have to finish Prime and go though Rescue Bots in 3 weeks...?

Yeah, me too. I don't think I will be able to finish Prime in time.

I'm on the 10th episode of season 2. I don't have time to watch more than a couple of episodes in a day, so I doubt I can finish it, unless I squeeze in a marathon somewhere.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1639447)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 15th, 2015 @ 12:36pm CST

Rodimus Prime wrote:
daningotham wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
what0080 wrote:Now Netflix says that Prime And Rescue Bots are leaving on 2 February 2015...
Crap. That means I have to finish Prime and go though Rescue Bots in 3 weeks...?

Yeah, me too. I don't think I will be able to finish Prime in time.
I'm on the 10th episode of season 2. I don't have time to watch more than a couple of episodes in a day, so I doubt I can finish it, unless I squeeze in a marathon somewhere.

Good thing the whole show's out on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Which reminds me, I still haven't picked up season 3 on DVD yet.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1639462)
Posted by TurboMMaster on January 15th, 2015 @ 1:04pm CST

I want a good Daredevil/Transformers: Prime crosover =P~

It dosen't propably make any sense, but heck, that would be epic!

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1639477)
Posted by daningotham on January 15th, 2015 @ 1:44pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
daningotham wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
what0080 wrote:Now Netflix says that Prime And Rescue Bots are leaving on 2 February 2015...
Crap. That means I have to finish Prime and go though Rescue Bots in 3 weeks...?

Yeah, me too. I don't think I will be able to finish Prime in time.
I'm on the 10th episode of season 2. I don't have time to watch more than a couple of episodes in a day, so I doubt I can finish it, unless I squeeze in a marathon somewhere.
Good thing the whole show's out on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Which reminds me, I still haven't picked up season 3 on DVD yet.

Yeah, I'm going to have to get the blurays, I really like Prime. I love that it has the original guys doing the Optimus and Megatron voices too.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1639525)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 15th, 2015 @ 3:20pm CST

daningotham wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
daningotham wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
what0080 wrote:Now Netflix says that Prime And Rescue Bots are leaving on 2 February 2015...
Crap. That means I have to finish Prime and go though Rescue Bots in 3 weeks...?

Yeah, me too. I don't think I will be able to finish Prime in time.
I'm on the 10th episode of season 2. I don't have time to watch more than a couple of episodes in a day, so I doubt I can finish it, unless I squeeze in a marathon somewhere.
Good thing the whole show's out on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Which reminds me, I still haven't picked up season 3 on DVD yet.

Yeah, I'm going to have to get the blurays, I really like Prime. I love that it has the original guys doing the Optimus and Megatron voices too.

Even if Optimus is boring most of the time and Megatron doesn't get interesting as a character until season 2.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1639632)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 15th, 2015 @ 8:35pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
daningotham wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
what0080 wrote:Now Netflix says that Prime And Rescue Bots are leaving on 2 February 2015...
Crap. That means I have to finish Prime and go though Rescue Bots in 3 weeks...?

Yeah, me too. I don't think I will be able to finish Prime in time.
I'm on the 10th episode of season 2. I don't have time to watch more than a couple of episodes in a day, so I doubt I can finish it, unless I squeeze in a marathon somewhere.
Good thing the whole show's out on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Except I don't think the show is good enough for me to spend money on. I want to finish it to see how the story goes, even though I know how it ends. But if I don't, it won't be a big loss.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1639858)
Posted by daningotham on January 16th, 2015 @ 12:30pm CST

I don't currently own the original animated series. I only see the one set available on DVD on Amazon. Is that set the best one or is/will there be another one?

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1639932)
Posted by what0080 on January 16th, 2015 @ 4:54pm CST

According to Yahoo News, Netflix and Hasbro failed to reach a deal... https://tv.yahoo.com/news/netflix-drop- ... 48646.html

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640126)
Posted by Va'al on January 17th, 2015 @ 6:39am CST

We have been treating it with uncertainty so far, since our first reporting of the news, but multiple Seibertronians, discussion threads, news sources and the official Hasbro Twitter account appear to confirm that the toy company and Netflix have indeed not reached an agreement for the continuation of several of their series. Relevant to our interests, Transformers: Prime, Beast Hunters, Rescue Bots and G1 will all be removed as a result - read more on this below, and head here for a full piece.

Netflix is dropping “My Little Pony” and “Transformers” from its streaming service next month after a failure to come to terms with Hasbro Studios on a new deal.

Other shows coming off on Feb. 2 are “G.I. Joe,” “Pound Puppies” and “Chuck and Friends.” Netflix began carrying Hasbro’s content in 2012.

A Netflix spokeswoman told TheWrap she couldn’t give details about the deal, but added, “Netflix has such a broad set of content that no one vendor accounts for a significant amount of viewing on a consistent basis.”

Hasbro wrote:We're committed to ensuring that ppl can access our shows anytime & anywhere. We're hopeful we can continue to offer them on Netflix in U.S.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640171)
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 17th, 2015 @ 10:22am CST

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640174)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 17th, 2015 @ 10:28am CST

Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail

The news post says February 2nd. Today is January 17th.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640178)
Posted by Solrac333 on January 17th, 2015 @ 10:39am CST

"We're committed to ensuring that ppl can access our shows anytime & anywhere. We're hopeful we can continue to offer them on Netflix in U.S."

Put them on You Tube.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640185)
Posted by CrankyOldTruck on January 17th, 2015 @ 10:47am CST

Why do I get the feeling that even though Netflix seems to be coming across like the bad guy in this it is actually Hasbro that is creating the issue and is playing hardball in the negotiations? They say they are "committed to ensuring access" but at just how steep a price? The company already makes a sh**-ton of money, are they deciding now that they want to achieve the same level of avarice as Disney? It sure seems like it these days. If that is how they wish to play then I'm more than happy to say "Screw 'em" and resort to piracy until they learn a fair amount of humility.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640190)
Posted by Rated X on January 17th, 2015 @ 10:56am CST

Ive never used netflix in my life. Screw em.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640199)
Posted by Skyfire77 on January 17th, 2015 @ 11:31am CST

And this is why I buy only physical media. >:oP

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640211)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 17th, 2015 @ 12:40pm CST

Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail

Yes, the deal applies only to the streaming service, meaning you won't be able to watch it on the website.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640225)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on January 17th, 2015 @ 1:14pm CST

Quite frankly I think they shouldn't cost much at all, since at heart (even though I love them) they are commercials.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640264)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on January 17th, 2015 @ 2:40pm CST

Skyfire77 wrote:And this is why I buy only physical media.

I also only buy physical, but that has nothing to do with this, this is about a streaming rental service. You don't buy anything from Netflix.

Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail
The news post says February 2nd. Today is January 17th.

Most of the stuff got removed Jan 1st, there's only a few things left, those must be what's gone on Feb 2.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640280)
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 17th, 2015 @ 3:33pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail
The news post says February 2nd. Today is January 17th.

then why is G1 transformers removed from the list as of today?

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640288)
Posted by steve2275 on January 17th, 2015 @ 3:57pm CST

wow
i guess my 40th birthday is gonna suck :lol:

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640299)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 17th, 2015 @ 4:06pm CST

Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail
The news post says February 2nd. Today is January 17th.

then why is G1 transformers removed from the list as of today?

G1 and Beast Wars were removed as of January 1st.

Re: Netflix Removing Transformers from its Service? (1640413)
Posted by NassaDane on January 17th, 2015 @ 11:39pm CST

That's why there still is internet where you can just watch all of that for free...I never understood why people would be like "well I can't watch my show cause it's not on netfilx" when everything is a click away. A bunch of slaves to neflix that's it.

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