Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline

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The Hollywood Reporter has posted a clip from this week's new episode of Transformers Prime, "Rock Bottom", which airs tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on The Hub. In addition to the preview clip they have also posted two more teaser images from the episode and an article discussing the "genesis" of the series with co-creators Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline. Click here to read the full article and view their exclusive clip.

From the day I came aboard, we had less than a year to get on the air. Most CG series have a two-year production cycle," co-creator Kline told THR. "To get a five-part miniseries done in less than a year and to go right into episodes about two months after was pretty impossible, which means we'll never get ahead. We're always trying to catch up to ourselves.

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Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1259790)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 15th, 2011 @ 2:36pm CDT

Sheesh!

This could be a heavy one.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1259813)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on July 15th, 2011 @ 3:23pm CDT

El Duque wrote:
From the day I came aboard, we had less than a year to get on the air. Most CG series have a two-year production cycle," co-creator Kline told THR. "To get a five-part miniseries done in less than a year and to go right into episodes about two months after was pretty impossible, which means we'll never get ahead. We're always trying to catch up to ourselves.

And theres your answer for those of you wondering why they have long breaks inbetween.
Sure, idealy lots of shows have a long time before the show airs to get episodes made etc etc. But in the real world, things don't always go by the book.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1259825)
Posted by adamassc on July 15th, 2011 @ 3:49pm CDT

El Duque wrote:[img]

Love it.

Megatron-"I get the girl this time, Starscream!"
Starscream-"Forgive me, Lord Megatron! I can't help it if all the ladies love me!"

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1259831)
Posted by theblue98 on July 15th, 2011 @ 4:04pm CDT

it says it's not available(the video),so ...don't watch.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1259865)
Posted by GetRightRobot on July 15th, 2011 @ 5:06pm CDT

The thing I like MOST about this series, is its intensity, and that clip was intense!

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1259868)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on July 15th, 2011 @ 5:11pm CDT

GetRightRobot wrote:The thing I like MOST about this series, is its intensity, and that clip was intense!

Agreed! Plus the awesome orchestral music and sound effects.... :grin:

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1259941)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 15th, 2011 @ 7:25pm CDT

Looking closer at that image of Miko and Starscream shows that it isn't just the two of them alone in the image, but rather Miko is hiding from Starscream behind Bulkhead's foot.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260435)
Posted by El Duque on July 16th, 2011 @ 4:51pm CDT

Just a quick reminder, an all new episode of Transformers Prime will be airing shortly!

All original episodes of TRANSFORMERS PRIME now air on Saturdays at 7:00PM EST.

The end of Starscream!!

WHAT: “Rock Bottom” - On a routine patrol the Autobots, with Jack and Miko, find themselves trapped inside a cave – with Starscream and Megatron!

WHERE: The Hub cable TV network. To find the channel in your area, please visit http://www.hubworld.com and check the Channel Locator at the top of the page.

WHEN: July 16, 2011 - 7:00PM EST.

"Transformers Prime" is produced for The Hub by Hasbro Studios and will air weekly Saturdays at 7:00PM EST.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260444)
Posted by BeastProwl on July 16th, 2011 @ 5:16pm CDT

REMEMBERING! I AM SO REMEMBERING! :ic$:

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260453)
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on July 16th, 2011 @ 6:01pm CDT

I have to wait until someone puts it on Youtube.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260497)
Posted by BATTOUSAIXD on July 16th, 2011 @ 7:42pm CDT

It'll have to wait until tomorrow for me, because I'm seeing Harry Potter tonight. Good thing we have DVR!

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260529)
Posted by Lord Onixprime on July 16th, 2011 @ 9:09pm CDT

Wasn't a bad episode. Pretty solid. I've enjoyed Prime (minus the original 5 parter and any episode heavy on Rafe). Megatron's just so evil. That look at the end of the episode was awesome. Starscream is pretty good, always thinking about the himself. Might be my favorite Starscream.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260550)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 16th, 2011 @ 10:14pm CDT

So Starscream dies? Not a good way to end my day... :sad:

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260554)
Posted by Lord Onixprime on July 16th, 2011 @ 10:20pm CDT

No, he doesn't die. The next episodes description says the Autobots are surprised when Starscream wants to join the Autobots.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260564)
Posted by adamassc on July 16th, 2011 @ 11:06pm CDT

Lord Onixprime wrote:No, he doesn't die. The next episodes description says the Autobots are surprised when Starscream wants to join the Autobots.

Damn. It.

Is it Miko's fault? I really wanna like her, but not if she goes all generic on me.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260575)
Posted by Lord Onixprime on July 16th, 2011 @ 11:29pm CDT

Don't know, all I know is that the official episode description is

"The team is surprised to learn that Starscream wants to become an Autobot."

Hope that Miko doesn't go all Alexis. I don't think it will though. Just and episode description after all.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260610)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 17th, 2011 @ 12:41am CDT

In this episode, Miko is nothing like Alexis. She terrified of Starscream, and he wants to kill her. And, the one scene where the two of them are in the same setting is not only brief, but has Bulkhead with them.

So, drop the Armada references since this was nothing like that at all.

Plus, Jack is completely boss in the episode.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260639)
Posted by BeastProwl on July 17th, 2011 @ 2:12am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:In this episode, Miko is nothing like Alexis. She terrified of Starscream, and he wants to kill her. And, the one scene where the two of them are in the same setting is not only brief, but has Bulkhead with them.

So, drop the Armada references since this was nothing like that at all.

Plus, Jack is completely boss in the episode.

Agreed, but If I were him, I woulda Plowed that drill right through his skull!
I swear if I see one single "Thats what she said" :twisted:

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260690)
Posted by Cobalt Prime on July 17th, 2011 @ 6:38am CDT

I have never seen even ONE episode of this series, thanks to the fact that my asinine Dish Network "extened basic" package does not get the Hub. Is there anywhere online where one can find and view Prime episodes? :???:

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260694)
Posted by FullMetalGeth on July 17th, 2011 @ 6:59am CDT

Cobalt Prime wrote:I have never seen even ONE episode of this series, thanks to the fact that my asinine Dish Network "extened basic" package does not get the Hub. Is there anywhere online where one can find and view Prime episodes?

YouTube.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260695)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 17th, 2011 @ 7:16am CDT

adamassc wrote:
Lord Onixprime wrote:No, he doesn't die. The next episodes description says the Autobots are surprised when Starscream wants to join the Autobots.

Damn. It.

Is it Miko's fault? I really wanna like her, but not if she goes all generic on me.

Well, don't I feel stupid then? 8-}

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260697)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 17th, 2011 @ 7:21am CDT

Omega95 wrote:Did anyone notice the red insignia on Starscream?

If you mean noticed it since TF: Prime's first episode, then yes, we've noticed it. >:oP

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1260751)
Posted by Lord Onixprime on July 17th, 2011 @ 9:38am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:In this episode, Miko is nothing like Alexis. She terrified of Starscream, and he wants to kill her. And, the one scene where the two of them are in the same setting is not only brief, but has Bulkhead with them.

So, drop the Armada references since this was nothing like that at all.

Plus, Jack is completely boss in the episode.

I'm talking about the next episode, and completely joking about it. Of course Miko isn't going to be the one who bring Starscream over to the Autobots, it's just not the first time a Starscream has defected, and last time it was because of a teenage human girl

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1261096)
Posted by GetRightRobot on July 17th, 2011 @ 11:09pm CDT

BeastProwl wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:In this episode, Miko is nothing like Alexis. She terrified of Starscream, and he wants to kill her. And, the one scene where the two of them are in the same setting is not only brief, but has Bulkhead with them.

So, drop the Armada references since this was nothing like that at all.

Plus, Jack is completely boss in the episode.

Agreed, but If I were him, I woulda Plowed that drill right through his skull!
I swear if I see one single "Thats what she said"

that's what she said

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1261485)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 18th, 2011 @ 1:57pm CDT

GetRightRobot wrote:
BeastProwl wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:In this episode, Miko is nothing like Alexis. She terrified of Starscream, and he wants to kill her. And, the one scene where the two of them are in the same setting is not only brief, but has Bulkhead with them.

So, drop the Armada references since this was nothing like that at all.

Plus, Jack is completely boss in the episode.

Agreed, but If I were him, I woulda Plowed that drill right through his skull!
I swear if I see one single "Thats what she said"

that's what she said

-giggle-

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1261526)
Posted by Sodan-1 on July 18th, 2011 @ 2:40pm CDT

Just watched the episode in HD on YouTube. Not bad I suppose. Keep having to remind myself it's meant for an audience at least a decade younger than myself. (Boy that's depressing :-(

) I do wish Megatron was in the series more as he his quite possible the most evil incarnation of the character to appear in an animation. He'd obliterate live-action Megatron without even looking at him, disgusted with the thought they shared the same name.

Just one question: the name Optimus was mentioned a couple of times in this episode. Can someone remind me who he is please? /:)

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1261546)
Posted by NiteStar on July 18th, 2011 @ 3:04pm CDT

I think its really bizarre that this episode has already aired yet its not updated on the HUBs website (it currently says New Episode "Metal Attraction") and nor is it available for download on Xtorrent. I had to search the web High and Low to download and watch it. Wonder why that is.

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1261550)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 18th, 2011 @ 3:08pm CDT

NiteStar wrote:I think its really bizarre that this episode has already aired yet its not updated on the HUBs website (it currently says New Episode "Metal Attraction") and nor is it available for download on Xtorrent. I had to search the web High and Low to download and watch it. Wonder why that is.

Have you checked iTunes?

Re: Transformers Prime "Rock Bottom" Preview Clip and Article with Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline (1261621)
Posted by NiteStar on July 18th, 2011 @ 4:41pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
NiteStar wrote:I think its really bizarre that this episode has already aired yet its not updated on the HUBs website (it currently says New Episode "Metal Attraction") and nor is it available for download on Xtorrent. I had to search the web High and Low to download and watch it. Wonder why that is.
Have you checked iTunes?

Oh yeah I forgot iTunes. but pshhhh.....I aint paying iTunes prices when I can get for free off Xtorrent. I dont have cable so that how I do all my shows. TF Animated, TF Prime, Weeds , Spartacus, Nip Tuck, Breaking Bad....Everything.