Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy

Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy is a toyline and transmedia franchise that is part of the Transformers brand by Hasbro announced in February 2018.[1] It is not related to the video game of the same name.

For the video game, see Transformers: War for Cybertron and Transformers: War for Cybertron (Nintendo DS).

Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy
Original workTransformers: Generation 1 by Tomy and Hasbro
Owned byHasbro
Miscellaneous
Toy(s)Transformers: Generations
Web seriesTransformers: War for Cybertron - Siege (Netflix, 2020)

Synopsis

Arc 1: "Siege"

Cybertron has been torn apart because of the civil war between the Autobots and Decepticons. In an attempt to end the conflict, Megatron considers using the Allspark as a last resort, but Optimus Prime wants to prevent that from happening, even if that means destroying Cybertron in order to save it.[2][3]

Arc 2: "Earthrise"

The Transformers leave Cybertron in search for the Allspark, leading the Autobots and Decepticons to land over Earth.[4]

Television series
Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy
Based onTransformers
by Hasbro and Tomy
Written byGeorge Krstic
Gavin Hignight
Brandon M. Easton
Composer(s)Alexander Bornstein
No. of episodes6
Production
Producer(s)F. J. DeSanto
Production company(s)Rooster Teeth
Polygon Pictures
Allspark Animation
DistributorAllspark (Hasbro)
Release
Original networkNetflix
Original releaseJuly 30, 2020 (2020-07-30)

Following the conclusion of the Prime Wars Trilogy animated series in July 2018, and the official closing of Machinima in February 2019,[5] Hasbro's production studio Allspark and Netflix announced a War for Cybertron Trilogy animated series set to be produced by Machinima's successor Rooster Teeth, alongside Allspark Animation and Polygon Pictures for a release schedule on 2020.[6] F. J. DeSanto will return as showrunner while George Krstic, Gavin Hignight and Brandon M. Easton will contribute as writers.[6] The first season was originally set to be released in June 2020, but has been rescheduled to July 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7][8]

Polygon Pictures President and CEO Shuzo John Shiota said “We’re thrilled to be working with Rooster Teeth, Netflix and Hasbro to bring this fan-oriented More than Meets the Eye story to life. The Transformers universe has so many rich characters and engaging stories. Getting the opportunity to be part of the team bringing the robots in disguise to life in this new trilogy is unbelievable.”[2]

Tom Warner, Senior Vice President for the Transformers franchise for Hasbro, said “The Transformers brand is a global phenomenon with toys, consumer products, films, television shows, and literature, resonating with millions of passionate fans around the world. This brand new Netflix series will add to the incredible slate of Transformers offerings with a truly unique story that will delight both existing fans and those being introduced to the wonder of robots in disguise.”[2]

Rooster Teeth co-founder and Chief Content Officer Matt Hullum said "Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy marks the inaugural production for our Rooster Teeth Studios division and we’re proud to be partnering with and entrusted by Hasbro and Netflix. As fans of these characters, it's been a joy bringing our storytelling and animation expertise to this project. This teaser trailer is just a taste of what’s to come in this series, and we can’t wait to see what the fans think, especially our Rooster Teeth community!"[2]

Voice cast

References
  1. "Toy Fair 2018: Hasbro Transformers New Products Report #NYTF". TFormers.com. February 17, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  2. "Toy Fair 2020 - Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy Netflix Trailer and Official Details!". TFormers.com. February 22, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  3. "An Exclusive Look At Hasbro's New Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Figures". Game Informer. July 13, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  4. "EARTHRISE - War For Cybertron Part 2 First Look At Grapple, Ironworks, Optimus, More". TFormers.com. October 1, 2019. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  5. Hipes, Patrick (February 1, 2019). "Machinima Is Shutting Down, With 81 Staffers Laid Off". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  6. "Transformers: War For Cybertron Coming To Netflix Press Release". TFormers.com. February 15, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  7. https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-netflix-series-delayed-due-to-coronavirus/44900/
  8. Konrad, Jeremy (June 22, 2020). "Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy: Siege Hits Netflix This July". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
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