Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor

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TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED MOVIE
Cartoon Network has announced the Transformers Animated Movie: Transform and Roll Out! will premiere on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

The movie kicks off a new animated series based on the Transformers characters.

Here's how the network describes the film:

"Optimus Prime and his small crew of Autobots come into possession of the AllSpark, a powerful Cybertronian artifact that attracts the attention of their long-forgotten enemies the Decepticons and sends them crashing to a strange and distant planet known as Earth.

"Set on Earth in the near future in Detroit, the alien Transformers are thrust into a world populated by humans and automatons. As visitors to Earth, the Transformers -- Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Prowl, Bulkhead and Rathcet-- work in the human world, interacting with the Œnatives¹ in exciting and humorous ways. Transformers Animaed has been created to showcase the heroic Autobots working together to battle the evil Decepticons and save Earth with kid-relatable plot lines filled with humor, distinctive character personalities, and dynamic action."

We reported earlier that it was a rumor, but it is clearly not any longer.

The old story found here.

And of course, Seibertron has a gallery of Prototype Animated Bulkhead here.

Credit(s): Wheeljack35

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Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462509)
Posted by Briggs on November 16th, 2007 @ 12:11pm CST

http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=11977

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462518)
Posted by Tigertrack on November 16th, 2007 @ 12:18pm CST

I newsified it, even if it was listed as rumor earlier.

This confirms it, and thanks wj35.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462521)
Posted by Tigertrack on November 16th, 2007 @ 12:20pm CST

Briggs wrote:http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=11977

Yes, and as I stated, it was not clear at that time if it was true or not. So I posted this to let people know it is official.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462533)
Posted by Duke of Luns on November 16th, 2007 @ 12:30pm CST

The more I see and hear of animated, the more I'm actually begining to see the possiblities. This will be the deciding factor for me, great news!

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462548)
Posted by City Commander on November 16th, 2007 @ 12:47pm CST

I so hope this is good. Fingers crossed now!

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462549)
Posted by backpack on November 16th, 2007 @ 12:47pm CST

Great news, now when will the toys drop

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462562)
Posted by CMP on November 16th, 2007 @ 12:56pm CST

Interesting. I may watch, if I remember.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462627)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 16th, 2007 @ 1:36pm CST

kid-relatable plot lines filled with humor, distinctive character personalities, and dynamic action

Let's hope this means more personality and less lame, cheesy humor.

I guess I'll have to wait until Canada gets it (we don't have Cartoon Network) to check it out... or just look online later after the premiere.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462662)
Posted by Ploptimus Prime on November 16th, 2007 @ 1:55pm CST

"Let's hope this means more personality and less lame, cheesy humor."

Don't count on it.
This will be FAR cheesier than G1 EVER was. Watch.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462664)
Posted by bookofjunon on November 16th, 2007 @ 1:56pm CST

kirbenvost wrote:
kid-relatable plot lines filled with humor, distinctive character personalities, and dynamic action

Let's hope this means more personality and less lame, cheesy humor.

I guess I'll have to wait until Canada gets it (we don't have Cartoon Network) to check it out... or just look online later after the premiere.

That's how I plan to watch it, as soon as I can download it.

Screw the networks.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462686)
Posted by opjet on November 16th, 2007 @ 2:07pm CST

a week after my birthday and a day after
chritmas all in favour this would be a
good late christmas present say here here

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462697)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 16th, 2007 @ 2:13pm CST

Ploptimus Prime wrote:"Let's hope this means more personality and less lame, cheesy humor."

Don't count on it.
This will be FAR cheesier than G1 EVER was. Watch.

You're probably right... but I hope it's better than RiD at least.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462707)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on November 16th, 2007 @ 2:18pm CST

Ploptimus Prime wrote:"Let's hope this means more personality and less lame, cheesy humor."

Don't count on it.
This will be FAR cheesier than G1 EVER was. Watch.

Cheesy!?

I guess you never watched Armada,Energon or Cybertron

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462763)
Posted by darkqueen01 on November 16th, 2007 @ 3:03pm CST

Confirmed date!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Another great thing to look forward to this Christmas!

Wheeljack35 wrote:Cheesy!?

I guess you never watched Armada, Energon or Cybertron.

I agree. At the very least this can't be cheesier than Cybertron. Cartoon Network has done some decent cartoon shoes that appeal to adults and kids. Not only will I give them the benefit of the doubt I will put what little faith I have in humanity to the belief that this show.... will at least be entertaining enough to watch. :wink:

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462793)
Posted by cybertronianjedi on November 16th, 2007 @ 3:23pm CST

well, it better be better than the cybertron series.and why do the optimus primes of today have mouthplates???? can'twe go back when optimus had onlay a mouthplate, not a mouth ?

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462796)
Posted by Roll_Out on November 16th, 2007 @ 3:25pm CST

Please be good... please be good.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462797)
Posted by cybertronianjedi on November 16th, 2007 @ 3:27pm CST

i hope this will be a good series.
_ _ _ _
Starscream: owns the most traitorus chin in the universe

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462810)
Posted by Trelve on November 16th, 2007 @ 3:31pm CST

I wish I had Cartoon Network, so I could see it. :-(

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462853)
Posted by bookofjunon on November 16th, 2007 @ 4:03pm CST

Trelve wrote:I wish I had Cartoon Network, so I could see it.

You have a computer dude, download on a bit torrent.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462896)
Posted by Tenkyoen [AKA: WheelBar!] on November 16th, 2007 @ 4:27pm CST

<b>opjet wrote:</b>
a week after my birthday and a day after
chritmas all in favour this would be a
good late christmas present say here here

Here Here! (It's a week after my B-day too!) ^_^

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462910)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on November 16th, 2007 @ 4:44pm CST

Trelve wrote:I wish I had Cartoon Network, so I could see it.

I'm sure you possibly can see it on youtube

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462925)
Posted by Bouncy X on November 16th, 2007 @ 4:53pm CST

kirbenvost wrote:
kid-relatable plot lines filled with humor, distinctive character personalities, and dynamic action

Let's hope this means more personality and less lame, cheesy humor.

I guess I'll have to wait until Canada gets it (we don't have Cartoon Network) to check it out... or just look online later after the premiere.

well YTV has aired all of the previous cartoon network series so i'm pretty sure they'll be getting this one evetually as well so there's hope for us. lol

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462948)
Posted by First-Aid on November 16th, 2007 @ 5:13pm CST

THank goodness the majority of the guys on the pro hockey team I work with are from Canada...that means I won't be working since it is Boxing Day :-)

Kick back with the TF pillows, under the TF fleece pullover and watch a new chapter in our beloved mythos unfold.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (462975)
Posted by Zeds on November 16th, 2007 @ 5:24pm CST

bookofjunon wrote:That's how I plan to watch it, as soon as I can download it.

Screw the networks.

Include me in that DL club!

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463021)
Posted by Silent_Magnus on November 16th, 2007 @ 5:55pm CST

darkqueen01 wrote:Confirmed date!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Another great thing to look forward to this Christmas!

I agree. At the very least this can't be cheesier than Cybertron. Cartoon Network has done some decent cartoon shoes that appeal to adults and kids. Not only will I give them the benefit of the doubt I will put what little faith I have in humanity to the belief that this show.... will at least be entertaining enough to watch.

I may be wrong but wasn't it Cartoon Network that dubbed and therefore wrote the script of the unicron trilogy?

I know the Japanese versions were campy but they were not really cheesy

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463079)
Posted by Heavy B on November 16th, 2007 @ 6:25pm CST

yay?

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463194)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on November 16th, 2007 @ 7:35pm CST

Eh, we'll see whats going on the day after Christmas...

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463305)
Posted by gogleman374 on November 16th, 2007 @ 9:06pm CST

If this movie Sucks, It will ruin my christmas.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463340)
Posted by Tekka on November 16th, 2007 @ 9:30pm CST

Well this is a good move. I can just picture all those kids sitting in front of the TV with their brand new movie toys on Boxing Day. When all of a sudden, BAM, Transformers Animated debuts and huzzah, a new generation of fans is born.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463550)
Posted by darth reven on November 17th, 2007 @ 12:53am CST

im not going to watch it

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463556)
Posted by i_amtrunks on November 17th, 2007 @ 12:59am CST

I know I'll be "researching" this on December 27th!

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463585)
Posted by I_AM... MEGATRON! on November 17th, 2007 @ 1:35am CST

I really hope some preview toys are released shortly after

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463622)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on November 17th, 2007 @ 2:33am CST

Well, hmmmm, I don't get Cartoon network.
Any news on if YTV will be picking it up?
Well, I'm certain I could Torrent it shortly after the 26th at least.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463700)
Posted by Tekka on November 17th, 2007 @ 4:11am CST

NuclearConvoy wrote:Well, hmmmm, I don't get Cartoon network.
Any news on if YTV will be picking it up?
Well, I'm certain I could Torrent it shortly after the 26th at least.

Recently shows are appearing on popular trackers within an hour of being aired.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463703)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on November 17th, 2007 @ 4:14am CST

Tekka wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:Well, hmmmm, I don't get Cartoon network.
Any news on if YTV will be picking it up?
Well, I'm certain I could Torrent it shortly after the 26th at least.

Recently shows are appearing on popular trackers within an hour of being aired.

Really that quickly, eh?
Well, Boxing Day is gonna be special this year!

BTW, anyone know when the "preview" Animated box set is supposed to come out?

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463705)
Posted by Norcinu on November 17th, 2007 @ 4:15am CST

As Roll_Out stated before;

Please be good...please be good...

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463710)
Posted by Tekka on November 17th, 2007 @ 4:18am CST

NuclearConvoy wrote:
Tekka wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:Well, hmmmm, I don't get Cartoon network.
Any news on if YTV will be picking it up?
Well, I'm certain I could Torrent it shortly after the 26th at least.

Recently shows are appearing on popular trackers within an hour of being aired.

Really that quickly, eh?
Well, Boxing Day is gonna be special this year!

BTW, anyone know when the "preview" Animated box set is supposed to come out?

Hopefully it will be that fast, but it is Boxing Day after all. Even pirates take their holidays.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463741)
Posted by darkqueen01 on November 17th, 2007 @ 5:15am CST

Silent_Magnus wrote:I may be wrong but wasn't it Cartoon Network that dubbed and therefore wrote the script of the unicron trilogy?

I know the Japanese versions were campy but they were not really cheesy

I'd say you are wrong. I'd have to do some more research, but from I am getting Cartoon Network did not specifically have anything to do with writing or creating the unicron trilogy at all. It was created in Japan and was later translated and adapted for American audiences by some company. Cartoon Network was merely an outlet to broadcast the show.

In fact here is a list of Cartoon Network Studios Productions on wikipedia. Some may be debateable depending on your type of humor and such, but they do have some good shows. (Samurai Jack anyone? I miss that show...)

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463804)
Posted by bookofjunon on November 17th, 2007 @ 7:28am CST

gogleman374 wrote:If this movie Sucks, It will ruin my christmas.

That will be most impressive given the fact Christmas will be over by then. Please inform us of the time travel experience after it happened, I'd love to hear about it, LOL!!!

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (463806)
Posted by bookofjunon on November 17th, 2007 @ 7:30am CST

NuclearConvoy wrote:
Tekka wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:Well, hmmmm, I don't get Cartoon network.
Any news on if YTV will be picking it up?
Well, I'm certain I could Torrent it shortly after the 26th at least.

Recently shows are appearing on popular trackers within an hour of being aired.

Really that quickly, eh?

Well Avatar for instance is out before it even airs and Heroes is up for DL within minutes almost.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (464287)
Posted by Nico on November 17th, 2007 @ 2:54pm CST

Meh..Allspark again!

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (464494)
Posted by OptitronPrime on November 17th, 2007 @ 6:06pm CST

it'll most likely be (if not better) than RID. I think they can do a good job with this since it's the same guy that did teen titans which followed the comics kinda good but frankly I didn't like the comics as much as the show (Starfire and Raven were HO-oops sorry I really am that desprate Arcee is the only person I have in my life :sad:

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (465017)
Posted by Overloaded on November 18th, 2007 @ 3:01am CST

So when will the toys launch ?

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (465226)
Posted by DoubleTakeIDW on November 18th, 2007 @ 9:45am CST

Overloaded wrote:So when will the toys launch ?

March, or so I've heard. I could be wrong, but I think it's March.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (465249)
Posted by omegaprimussupermode on November 18th, 2007 @ 10:02am CST

so does the show still start fall 2008 even if the movie starts this year?

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (465478)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on November 18th, 2007 @ 1:20pm CST

Show starts Spring 08, if I recall correctly.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (466354)
Posted by darkqueen01 on November 19th, 2007 @ 12:22am CST

Great, we have to wait till "sometime in the spring" for the series to start running?!?!? Not a fan of when stuff like that happens.

And March for the toys?!?!

Either way, I'm sooooo getting a Bumblebee figure.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (466937)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on November 19th, 2007 @ 1:23pm CST

Sometime in the Spring is better than Sometime in 08.

Re: Transformers Animated Debuts Dec 26--Cartoon Network Confirms Previous Rumor (467508)
Posted by Galavtron on November 19th, 2007 @ 9:53pm CST

Most likely it will start sometime around March or something.

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