Date: Monday, May 9th 2011 4:10pm CDT
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DISCOVERY ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL TO BEGIN REPRESENTING HASBRO STUDIOS PROGRAMMING TO NON-THEATRICAL MARKET AT APEX TV
(Madrid, Spain, May 9, 2011)—
Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) today announced the signing of a one-year deal with Hasbro Studios to represent its programming to the non-theatrical market. Starting Monday, May 9, DEI will introduce Hasbro’s signature entertaining, enlightening and educational kids and family content to global airlines attending the APEX TV Market in Madrid, Spain.
“
Discovery Enterprises International’s long heritage as a leading provider of in-flight entertainment ideally positions us to represent Hasbro programming,” said Nicolas Bonard, Senior Vice President,
Discovery Enterprises International. “From Transformers Prime to My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, this slate of beloved programming will now delight a global audience in an exciting new way.”
Among the exciting programs included in this deal:
o My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
o Pound Puppies
o The Adventures of Chuck and Friends
o Transformers Prime
o G.I. Joe Renegades
“This agreement extends the existing partnership between Hasbro and Discovery while providing our programming with access to premier non-theatrical outlets around the world,” Hasbro Studios President Stephen Davis said. “I can think of no better partner than DEI to handle this important expansion of our business.”
About Hasbro Studios:
Hasbro Studios is the Los Angeles-based production division of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS). The studio develops and produces shows based on Hasbro’s world class brands, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY and GI JOE; delivers new branded content; and produces programs from top third-party content creators. Many of these shows will run on The Hub, a television network for children and their families that was re-branded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, as well as on multiple channels in international markets. The Hub is a joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK).
About Discovery Private Networks:
Discovery Private Networks is a brand extension of Discovery Enterprises International, which currently provides programming to more than 150 clients worldwide. Discovery Private Networks licenses and distributes programming from across Discovery vast portfolio of networks to strategic non-theatric venues and clients including airlines, cruise lines, trains, science centers, retail outlets, hotels, museums, zoos, and other site-based markets. In addition to licensing individual programs from the Discovery networks family, Discovery Private Networks also offers various services and program packages to clients including branded blocks, short programming, and dual-language programming (available in more than 20 languages).
About Discovery Enterprises International:
Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) serves as the streamlined access point for all of Discovery Communications' international program and private networks sales, co-financing opportunities, consumer products, licensing, home entertainment and music publishing rights in markets outside the United States. DEI focuses on maximizing sales opportunities for Discovery's worldwide brands and content with international third-party broadcasters and licensees. The Enterprises team partners with local clients through regional offices in London, Miami, Munich, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Discovery's global headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. For more information, please visit
http://www.discoveryenterprisesinternational.com.
About Discovery Communications:
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in 210 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 130-plus worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as US joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network The Hub and 3net, the fist 24-hour 3D network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit
http://www.discoverycommunications.com.
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CONTACTS:
For Hasbro Studios:
Jim Benson
The Lippin Group
323-965-1990, ext. 327
jbenson@lippingroup.com
Date: Thursday, April 21st 2011 10:57am CDT
Category: Cartoon News
Posted by: El Duque |
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Shout! Factory's Brian Ward has shared some new information regarding their upcoming Takara Collection releases via
Shout! Factory's Community forum. Many fans have been wondering ever since "Transformers Japanese Collection-Headmasters"'s announcement if they would include new dubs or possibly the old fan dubs. The answer is unfortunately no on both counts. Though Ward does say they tried very hard, but Hasbro ultimately said no.
I really can't make this any more clear. We've tried and tried to no avail. The brand team at Hasbro is dead set against including the dubs on the DVDs. They're not happy with the fact that the names of some of their most popular characters have been changed and find it confusing to their less hardcore fans in the United States. Furthermore, there are other things they've heard and find objectionable; content they feel to be detrimental to their brand name. As a result, they will not currently allow me to include the dubs.
the topic of fan dubs or new dubs has also been broached with the brand team. In order to have anything like this approved for inclusion on the sets, they want approvals over the scripts, the voice cast and then the final audio. We don't have the money required for a new dub. For starters, it takes studio time. Then, it takes paying the actors. Everyone asks the same question; would the original voice cast be able to come back and voice the characters? Simple answer: no. There are members of that voice cast that charge as much as $10k just to make a public convention appearance. That's a single person. Now multiply that by the number of voice actors. We don't have that kind of money. These guys aren't going to do this simply out of love for the show. For you, it's a passion. For them, it's a job. And once the voice cast completes their task, we then have to remix the entire show. This is all very expensive and incredibly time consuming.
so there you have it. It's not that we don't want it included. I very much want the option of the Japanese or English language tracks. But Hasbro is equally adamant about keeping them off. You're more than welcome to try to convince them otherwise, but believe me; when you have this conversation with them, you realize very early on how little love they actually have for the Takara shows, let alone the English dubs they find to be confusIng and offensive.
Brian
In regards to "Super-God Master Force" and "Victory", he says we will
probably get them. Apparently the sales of "Transformers Japanese Collection-Headmasters" will be used to gauge interest in the project. It's still up in the air on "Scramble City" and "Zone".
I can say that you should expect follow-ups of at least Super-God Masterforce and Victory. I can't really make any promises, regarding Scramble City or Zone at this time. That being said, Headmasters will certainly be used as a rough gauge of the series' popularity. After all, it is the only one of the three that is a direct continuation from S3, so we wouldn't necessarily expect the same response to the subsequent series.
Hope to have more information for you guys soon.
Brian
Lastly, when asked about the possibility of all three shows in one set he had this to say:
Unfortunately, I can't reveal the release strategy, until that information is cleared by PR and Hasbro. But I will say that I'm currently working on all three sets, in hopes that the sales of Headmasters will prove the others are worthy releases.
Brian
Date: Friday, December 31st 2010 2:13am CST
Categories: Cartoon News,
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I'll honestly admit it. I did not expect 2010 to be that strong of a year compared to 2009. Well I was completely wrong there. After living and breathing the Transformers lifestyle for the past 12 months, it feels like Transformers has gained a new level of popularity, and another level of excellence. 2011 brings mystique and new horizons. Yet if it's anything like 2010, then we are certainly in for one heck of a ride.
Can you believe it? We're about to enter the 27th year of the Transformers franchise! While franchises have become defunct, or have fallen off the face of the Earth, we have stood strong together. Certainly it hasn't always been pretty, take the transition from Generation One to Beast Wars, or the split-opinion on Michael Bay's Live-Action films as examples. However as a long-time fan and member of this site, as long as Transformers continues to be what it is - the heroic Optimus Prime fighting against all odds, or that joy you get when you open up toy packaging - then every year will be a great one.
Before we embark into 2011, I think it's suitable that we celebrate 2010. With that notion, I have the help of eight of my fellow staff members - Burn, Counterpunch, Dead Metal, Delicon, DevastaTTor, Diem, Mach, and Razorclaw0000. Before you get to know their Transformers tastes, let's get to know a little bit more about the people who help maintain Seibertron.com and assist this wonderful community!
- I'm Blurrz, from the land they call Canada. Armada crazed, and you don't need to guess who my favorite Transformer is.
- Burn is here to give us his "disgruntled" "I-like-my-TF's-as-bricks" opinion. We're not actually sure what he does on the staff though!
- Counterpunch has a knack of making other people buy Transformers. He also keeps the forums safe with burning justice, or was that Punch?
- Dead Metal is crazy, from Germany, and he helps out the news crew while most of us are fast asleep. Did I mention he's crazy?
- Delicon is a humble Transformers fan from the Northeast United States. He keeps the news up and running.
- DevastaTTor has this addiction to collect transforming plastic toys. You might have heard of it.
- Diem spent most of the year in Takara territory, and made his way back to the US later on. He got married this year, so congratulations!
- Mach keeps the news looking mighty fine from Singapore. He's an Optimus Prime fanatic, he probably has more blue and red trucks than you!
- Razorclaw0000 is a big contributer on the News Crew, and still has the time to maintain one of the most comprehensive Mini-con collections in the world!
Now that you know a little more about the staff, here's how we're going to reflect on 2010. We're each picking our favorite candidate for the following categories listed below. Once you're done reading our input, we'd like to see yours by replying in the forums through the 'Discuss This Topic' link above. If you are interested in one of our many different selections, links will be provided to galleries of the featured toys so you can follow along!
The Transformers Figure of the Year
Favorite Toy Line of 2010
Favorite Transformers: Generations Figure
Favorite Power Core Combiners Figure
Favorite 2010 Movie Line Figure
Favorite 2010 Animated Figure
Favorite 2010 BotCon Exclusive Figure
Favorite 2010 Non-BotCon Exclusive Figure
Favorite 2010 Third Party Figure
Favorite Transformers-Related Moment of 2010
What you are looking forward to with Transformers in 2011
So hide your Starscreams, hide your Bumblebees, and hide your Megatrons, 'cause they are certainly going to be jealous when they look at our selections. 2010, through the eyes of the staff of Seibertron.com.
You'll find our selections, comments and funnies for 2010
in the forums!
We hope you enjoy our review and favorites of 2010. May your 2011 be full of joy, love, excitement, good health, and more Transformers!
~Blurrz
Seibertron.com News Crew
Date: Wednesday, January 20th 2010 12:03pm CST
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Takara Tomy published their press release regarding Transformers Animated earlier today. You can view the original file
here or at Takara Tomy's website
here.
Here's an extremely rough translation, courtesy of
Google (with a few minor edits from Seibertron.com):
Dear Journalists,
January 19, 2009
Robot Anime coalesced this year to transform the American born and raised in Japan also became a Hollywood movie!
"Transformers"
Information of content expansion
New Anime
"Animated Transformers"
2010 in April, TV Tokyo TV Aichi development at six other stations start broadcasting Takara Tomy Group wide, large-scale development projects around kids toys and toys on the market in Japan
TOMY Corporation
April 3, 2010 (Sat) from, every Saturday morning at 8:00 TV Tokyo TV Aichi development at six other stations, Kids
New Anime for Transformers Animated will begin broadcasting. 1984 years from birth
Worldwide sales have more than 5 billion, consisting of robots transform the world-famous as the birth of Japan "Tran
Sufoma "? anime due to start broadcasting Animated Transformers, Inc.
Takara Tomy (President: Norio K. Toyama / Tokyo Katsushika / TOMY below) is a new national
The market for kids, especially the toys, Gatsha, apparel, stationery, sundries and a wide range of product development
And expand the licensing business, and the market throughout the year Takara Tomy Group 50 billion Yen.
"Transformers" is a Tomy Co., Ltd. (then: Takara Co., Ltd.) is "Microman" and "Diakron, "a combination toy and transformation" with a view of the world are the same "toys based content has been reorganized as
With toys in the U.S. after its release in 1984 was also a big hit, including animation and comics, toys in Japan in 1985 was
Animation is started, like most other countries has been a big hit. Precise and sophisticated world-class design for Japan
Technology and design, a fusion of the United States came up with the characters and the drama "Transformers" is
130 countries and territories around the world, for the boy's parents on behalf of two robot characters are loved for generations
It continues in 2007, is executive Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, under the direction,
SF live-action Transformers movie (total global box office: $ 7 billion 20 million DVD sales around the world
Photos, recording more than 90 million copies total in Japan), but in 2009 the sequel "Transformers / Revenge of the Fallen" (World
Total box office income: 800 million 35 million around the world published in 51 countries and regions) have been published, the speedy and powerful
Full of the latest video, "Transformers" world-view through the shock and excitement to the world
And this time, the expansion of the new live-action film released by the target audience of 3 years to 8 years
For, to start Anime Transformers Animated broadcasting, the domestic market, new kids
"Transformers" toys, including, Gatsha, apparel, stationery, and other licensed goods
Developing a large scale, we will strengthen the development of original content.
Transformers Animated Anime is broadcast in December 2007 with a focus on North America from overseas Mon
The anime series in North America, mainly children aged 4 to 8 year-old "Transformers" animated introduction
Work became popular toys, including a series that was broadcast all 42 episodes. This time the broadcast in the domestic
With anime "Beast Wars" movie "Matrix" series, known as dubbing
In addition to the new director of Japan's unique acoustic sound and directed by Miwa Iwanami, more attractive target audience for
The offers enhanced picture quality. All over the spark that has enormous power,
"Prime" and Otobotto Corps, led by Justice, "Megatron" evil, led by Diseputikon
Corps of fighting, the story of what followed the live-action films and animated series, transformers
Animated innovative character designs and expand their own world view. And look at the old titles
Generation grew up, and now with a generation of kids the same age and time, and parents and children can enjoy Anime
we have. Also, the last live-action show "Information Corner" and established as a facilitator, the actor
Mr. Hiroyuki Amano (Kyain / Planning member Asai) to appoint a "Transformers" involving people like that
We hope to introduce the information.
TOMY is ahead of the broadcast Anime Transformers Animated of March 27, 2010
More, the new variant of 3 years to 8 characters in the animated robot that targets children aged
Sequentially released toy cart, the item will be released approximately 50 years (March 27 the first day is a bullet item 11
In this series, and related toys have already been released overseas, giving the paint from the original Japanese version,
Will launch new and improve quality. In setting prices, conventional transformers
Set a lower price items, the main character's main products 3,780 yen (tax Toransufomamu
In Bishirizu is 7,140 yen), the main sub-items 2,415 yen (tax included), product introduction, press the button
Equipped with the ability to transform in an instant, 1,260 yen (tax included) and set to fit in each targeted
Buy and had, at affordable pricing, even preschoolers "Transformers" and world-view,
Deployed as a robot toy series will enjoy the deformed polymer. Also, Takara Tomy Group is
Gatsha, apparel, stationery, business, replete with toys and other goods around, including business licenses,
Aiming to expand its content business, "Transformers" is a typical standard items "miniatures", "Purare
Ru "," Licca-chan "will continue to expand along the main original content.
2010 this summer, from SEGA, Animated Transformers themed commercial
Kizzukadogemu machines (arcade game) will expand.
2010 to the fall, Paramount, Ltd. from Japan, Anime Transformers Animated the
Releasing a Blu-ray DVD.
"Transformers Animated Anime General "
Transformers [title] Animated
[30 min] type 2D animation (the last live-action programs in Information Corner)
[Japanese version] produced TV Aichi / Dentsu / Takaratomientamedia
[Help] TOMY Production / Nikkatsu
[Media] TV Tokyo TV Aichi development office 8:00 to 8:30 every Saturday morning 6 2010-4-03 ~ start broadcasting
[Staff] Director Japanese: Miwa Iwanami
[Cast] Optimus Prime: Bumblebee Hiroki Takahashi: Daisuke Kishio role Sari: Concierge Akira Ban
TOMY
From left: Prowl, Ironhide, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ratchet (Autobots All)
Information Corner Navigator??Amano Hiro's Profile
"Birth" March 24, 1970 "Hometown" Aichi Prefecture
"·Specialty hobby" collecting food and mimic Figia
"Biography" 1991, the duo "Kyai - Icon" form.
And fuzzy nature of a cloud, sharp Amano
The Tsukkomi, young and live in the streets.
"Comment appeared determined Niatari Information Corner"
The transformer, and the age-old nephew playing well, I thought playing in the car five minutes later
I was surprised at the breakthrough that transforms into a robot. Navigator of the transformers that
It's an honor to be heard very diligently! Next week, I want to watch the fun!
"Inquiries about this project from the Media Center"
TEL:03-5654-1280 FAX:03-5654-1380 TOMY Corporation Public Relations Division TEL :03-5654-1280 FAX :03-5654-1380
"Inquiries from readers about products"
TEL 03-5650-1031
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/ TOMY Corporation
Date: Thursday, August 6th 2009 9:49pm CDT
Categories: Cartoon News,
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People News,
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There are many famous voice actors in the Transformers universe. Obviously, Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime and Ironhide), Frank Welker (Megatron, Soundwave, Galvatron and the cassettes), and Chris Latta (Starscream, Sparkplug and Wheeljack) are nothing less than iconic but for many fans
Gregg Berger is just as legendary. Gregg has a very extensive resume but he's best known to Transformers fans as the voice of Skyfire, Outback, Long Haul and of course
GRIMLOCK from the G1 Sunbow cartoon.
Gregg has been a very busy man in 2009, headlining at not one but THREE major conventions this year. The first was at Botcon 2009 in Pasadena, CA this May. I had the honor of being granted an interview with Mr. Berger at that time and he was a true class act. The topics included the most unusual items he has ever autographed, a breakdown of some of his current projects and of course some reminiscing about the old Sunbow cartoon among other things. You may read that interview
here.
Roughly 2 weeks ago, Gregg was also one of the featured guests at the world famous San Diego Comic Con. While at SDCC, Gregg again took some extra time out for an interview, this time with newsarama.com. Gregg kindly voices his opinions on the Shout Factory! G1 boxset and the live action Transformers movies, and of course a lot more. You may view the entire interview
here.
Headlining at those 2 conventions would be impressive enough but Mr. Berger's appearance schedule still has one major stop ahead. This time, he will be heading to the United Kingdom for Europe's largest Transformers Convention,
Auto Assembly 2009. The staff here at Seibertron.com would like to applaud Gregg for everything he has done and continues to do for the many Transformers fans all over the world. Those of us who have been lucky enough to meet him feel very honored for that opportunity. The fans attending AA2009 are in for a treat, to say the least!
For more information on Gregg Berger, you may visit his
official website and his
myspace page. For serious booking inquiries, you may contact his representative Emily Danyel of Tri-Booking Management at
emily@tribooking.com and at 1 (310) 497-7994.
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