TheTransformersare coming to Machinima. In an agreement between Machinima and Hasbro, theTransformersUniverse will be brought to life on the many2many programming service that kicks off right smack in the middle ofTransformers: Combiner Wars. The series introduces new lore and all-new characters that, combined with the characters fans have known for decades, will bring theTransformersstorytelling in a new direction as the Machinima series will deliver raging action and signature humor to legions ofTransformersfans. Here’s what Machinima’s Chief Creative OfficerDaniel Tibbetshad to say in a statement.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring one of the biggest franchises in the world toMachinima. Our audiences are huge fans of the comics, movies, toys and video games, and for us to continue the legend withTransformers: Combiner Warsis a unique storytelling opportunity.”
Tom Warner, Senior Vice President for theTransformersfranchise forHasbro, offered his own statement.
“We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Machinima on this groundbreaking, newdigital series. As one of the top global producers and distributors of digital entertainment, they’re the perfect partner to help launch a totally new kind ofTransformersanimation-one that, for the first time ever, is specifically designed for the teen and adult fans who’ve grown up loving theTransformersbrand. We look forward to delivering amazing action, storytelling and characterization that these fans demand, as the Combiner Wars play out across toys, comics, digital games and of course, the brand new animated digital series.”
The Hollywood Reporterreveals that the show will continue theTransformers: Combiner Warsstory that has played out for several years within the toy line and the IDW comics. Insiders claim this is the first time Hasbro has pulled in elements from the toys and comics to create a new story. The story follows a group ofTransformerswho are able to merge into one huge unit, known as a Combiner. Superion and Menasor were among the these robots in the toy line and comics, but no specific details about theanimated TV showwere given at this time. Take a look at one of Hasbro’s posters for theTransformers: Combiner Warstoy line, along with some of the new toys the company is unveiling atComic-Con.
