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Cartoon Network to Remove Cybertron from Toonami Starting April 22

Date: Tuesday, March 28th 2006 4:25pm CST
Category: Digital Media News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Thunderscream and JetixMasterDan of TV.com

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Our own Thunderscream reports that Cartoon Network will remove Transformers Cybertron from Toonami starting April 22. It will be replaced by Duel Masters 2.0. Cybertron will continue to air at 6:30am est, Monday thru Thursday. Here is what Thunderscream reported:

"I don't know if this has been posted yet, but I haven't seen it, I'll post the news here.

According to JetixMasterDan at TV.com, Cartoon Network will be replacing Cybertron with what *seems* to be the final 13 episodes of DuelMasters 2.0 in the 7pm EST slot, starting April 22. Cybertron will air at 6:30am EST. I'll keep an eye on whether these are merely repeats, or all new episodes."

TV Nihon Victory Episode 3, 4 and 5 Available

Date: Monday, March 27th 2006 9:16am CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Digital Media News
Posted by: Calenatarion | Credit(s): Shrapnell Hates You, SnapTrap

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The fansubbers over at TV Nihon continue with their great work on the Transformers subs! This time they worked on Transformers: Victory epsisode three! Thanks to Shrapnell Hates You for giving the heads up!

Click here to download this episode! (along with other Transformers series)

UPDATE:

Episodes 4 and 5 are available as well now!

Transformers Cybertron Removed From UK Cartoon Network Schedule

Date: Wednesday, March 22nd 2006 6:29pm CST
Category: Digital Media News
Posted by: Darth Bombshell | Credit(s): TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 is reporting that Turner Broadcasting, which owns Cartoon Network in the UK, has pulled Transformers Cybertron from their schedule and have no plans to return it anytime in the near future (though they would like to remind UK fans that Energon is still broadcasting at midnight).

UBC Thailand buys TV rights to G1 Transformers

Date: Wednesday, March 22nd 2006 3:36pm CST
Category: Digital Media News
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): asia.news.yahoo.com

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Yahoo Asia News reports that TV Loonland has sold the Television broadcasting rights to the original series of the Transformers and Transformers: The Movie (1986) to UBC Thailand. The article can be found here.

TV Loonland bought Sunbow Productions, the original production company that produced the Transformers cartoon, back in 2000. They still hold all media rights to the original Transformers Series (including the movie and the Japanese "Tatakai" series).

Transformers Collectors Club Update

Date: Wednesday, March 22nd 2006 3:01pm CST
Category: Digital Media News
Posted by: Alex Kingdom | Credit(s): Seibertron

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By his own admission not Transformers related but Brian form the Transformers collectors Club will be appearing on US Television doing a GI Joe piece on March 23rd. However he does hint at a possible Transformers piece in the future. Read his message below:

Hello

I will be on TV tomorrow Thursday March 23 on the G4 Channel Attack of the Show doing a GI Joe piece. I know it is not Transformers, that is for a future show but I thought you would want to tune in and check it out!

Thanks,

Brian

Hasbro and Glu Team Up to Develop Mobile Content Based on the Transformers!

Date: Tuesday, March 21st 2006 6:40pm CST
Category: Digital Media News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Game News International and TFormers.com

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Game News International reports that Hasbro has joined with Glu to produce mobile content based on Transformers. Here is what the report had to say:

"The Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today announced a global licensing deal with Glu Mobile, a leading creator and global publisher of mobile entertainment, that will unleash the popular TRANSFORMERS brand and characters upon the fast-growing mobile gaming market.


"We are excited to work with Glu to deliver the popular TRANSFORMERS brand to the mobile phone, a platform that fits perfectly with the lifestyles of today's consumers," said Jane Ritson-Parsons, president of the Hasbro Properties Group. "Through Glu's expertise and mobile gaming platform, we will be able to deliver entertainment in a way that is relevant and meaningful for fans of all ages and re-introduce consumers to the biggest TRANSFORMERS hero of all time--OPTIMUS PRIME."

As part of the multi-year deal, Glu will create and distribute games and other content for mobile phones. The first wave of titles will be tied to the much-anticipated July 4, 2007 movie release of the live action TRANSFORMERS film from DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. The film will be directed by Michael Bay from screenwriters John Rogers and Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Don Murphy, and Ian Bryce are producing the film, with Steven Spielberg and Hasbro's Brian Goldner executive producing.

"The TRANSFORMERS property holds a special place in the hearts of many in the video game generation," said Jill Braff, GM of the Americas and SVP of worldwide marketing for Glu Mobile. "We're thrilled to be working with Hasbro, and believe that the legendary clashes between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS will help spread the word that with the mobile phone, there really is 'More than Meets the Eye.'"

"As a fan since childhood, I've been waiting for the TRANSFORMERS characters to make their way to the mobile scene," said Levi Buchanan, IGN.com. "Considering Glu's history, I'm looking forward to seeing how they adapt the license for mobile."

The licensing agreement with Glu Mobile is the second TRANSFORMERS deal Hasbro has announced in recent weeks. In February, Hasbro granted Activision, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software products, the global rights, excluding Japan, to develop console, handheld and PC games based on this brand.

Both announcements, as well as two others last month, mark Hasbro's expansion into the digital media category following the company's reacquisition of its digital media rights from Infogrames Entertainment SA in June 2005."

Click here to view Game News International's original report.

Michael Bay Adds Countdown Clock to his Website

Date: Monday, March 13th 2006 7:17pm CST
Category: Digital Media News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Michaelbay.com and Allspark.com

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Michael Bay has added a clock to his site, Michaelbay.com, that is counting down to the release date of the upcoming live action Transformers movie. Check it out here.

Cartoonnetwork.com Updates Transformers Cybertron Section with Episodes Online

Date: Tuesday, March 7th 2006 6:20pm CST
Category: Digital Media News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Nemesis Primal and Cartoonnetwork.com

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Our own Nemesis Primal reports that Cartoon Network has updated tge Transformers section of their website. Cartoonnetwork.com has added an episode guide to all 52 episodes and added the first ten episodes online for people to watch from the comfort of their PC. Here is what Nemesis Primal reported:

"Title says it all, really. Cartoon Network has updated the Transformers section of their web site, including actual content, a new look, an episode guide to all 52 episodes, with buttery spoiler goodness. ALso, the first ten episodes can be viewed online.

Okay, so maybe the title didn't say it all."

Click here to check it out.

Hasbro Updates Website with New Beast Wars and Alternators Websites

Date: Wednesday, February 22nd 2006 2:20pm CST
Category: Digital Media News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Nevermore of TFW2005

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Hasbro has updated Transformers website with two new sites. The new sites are an all new Beast Wars website with an updated character bio section. There is also an all new Alternators website that features character art.

The Future of Takara's Transformers to be Discussed in the Upcoming Issue of Figure Ou!

Date: Wednesday, February 22nd 2006 12:39pm CST
Category: Digital Media News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Tformers.com

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TFormers.com is reporting that the next issue of Figure Ou! will deal with "the commemoration of the Takara Tomy merger and the concerns of the various Takara commodities and their future. There will be a lengthy section commenting about Transformers in recent years and information for 2006." Click here to read the original report.