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According to USAtoday, Hasbro is in talks to buy DreamWorks, the Studio behind animated movie franchises as Shrek and Madagascar. While NY Times is citing anonymous sources that talks are in "advance stages" and the deal would include a combination of stocks and cash. This deal with Hasbro would forge a family entertainment powerhouse to be called DreamWorks-Hasbro. With Hasbro already owning 40% of Discovery Family, they are making it clear that they want to be the leader of family entertainment, using this media to promote their games and toys including Transformers.
According to Deadline.com, "DreamWorks Animation is deeply engaged in two potentially game changing negotiations that could transform the company — including one with Hasbro to forge a family entertainment powerhouse to be called DreamWorks-Hasbro. The other talks are with Hearst to turn DWA's AwesomenessTV into a joint venture."
DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg would become chairman of the combined operation, the website says.
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According to musiconvinyl.com, the soundtrack to the original 1986 Transformers The Movie is getting reissued on vinyl. The soundtrack features the iconic track "The Touch" by Stan Bush and many others. This new release will be on 180 gram audiophile vinyl with the first 1000 numbered pressings on transparent blue vinyl. The release date is set for December 15.
Like other Angry Birds Transformers characters before him, we now have a short clip showing off Deceptihog Chef Pig in his best Soundwave imitation, courtesy of the official YouTube account for Rovio Entertainment. Check it out embedded below!
Welcome to the latest edition of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast! This episode features your host for the evening, ScottyP, along with Jon 3.0, Seibertron, and Rotorstorm. Tonight we look back on the fun that was TFCon Chicago along with another masterpiece reveal, some long awaited decals, the next star of the James Bond series and the latest announcement from the Botcon crew!
Episode 104 "The Wrath of Con" is available directly and in our RSS Feed and should appear on iTunes and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.
- If you want to skip to the main event, our discussion on TFCon begins at 58:58 -
First up the cast talks about the latest surprising reveal from Transformers Asia ... Masterpiece Skywarp!
Then we just totally get off tangent and dive into the Beast Wars talk!
(58:58)
TFCon was last weekend and 3/4 of the cast were able to make it to the inaugural stateside convention. Our very own Seibertron discusses what it was like to have a table set up in the dealer room and the fun that was had!
P.S. Huge shout out to everyone at Specialty Store Services for helping with the awesome Seibertron.com set up!
The crew at Fun Pub decided to steal some thunder last weekend and announced the 2015 location for Botcon...early...for a change!
We close out the night was a good 'ol round of bragging rights!
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The lovely folks at Punchbowl have sent us some details about their recently released Transformers: Age of Extinction themed online invitations, featuring artwork from the main robot cast of the movie. Check them out below, and head here to get yours!
Punchbowl.com has just unveiled an exclusive collection of free online invitations featuring Transformers characters! The initial collection includes Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Grimlock, and Lockdown. You can check it out here: http://www.punchbowl.com/transformers
Fellow Seibertronian and voice actor jON3.0 brings us another video review of an older figure, as seen through the eyes on none other than Optimus Prime himself! Check out the video below to find out how to win a Generations Goldfire, as Optimus has his way with the toy first.
Optimus destroys, er, um REVIEWS TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS GOLDBUG, I mean GOLDFIRE!
WIN GENERATIONS GOLDFIRE! LEAVE A COMMENT AND YOU MAY BE SELECTED BY RANDOM DRAW! MUST BE 18+ OR HAVE PARENT PERMISSION! ENDS NOV 30TH
We've seen some advances in robotics, featuring transforming devices of sorts. It appears, however, that Takara Tomy, along with Brave Robotics and Asratech, are actually involved in the creation of a full-sized transforming car: Project J-Deite! They have recently revealed their first steptowards project completion, the 1/4 scale model, aptly named Quarter - read on below for more information, images and a clip, and head here for the whole story.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
To Project J-deite,
BRAVE ROBOTICS Inc., Asratec Corp.,
and Tomy Co., Ltd. belong.
In Project J-deite, we proceed research on
robot technology that creates the next generation.
October 2014.
As a first step of the result of technical research,
we produced “J-deite Quarter” of 1.3 m long,
a quarter of 5 m long of the final goal.
In this project,
we will continue to proceed research
to complete the next goal,
“J-deite Half” of 2.5 m long,
a half of the final goal in 2016.
Height in robot mode/length in vehicle mode: 1.3 m,
weight: 35 kg, maximum battery power: 3 kw,
operating time: 1 hour, number of seats: 2,
controlled by V-Sido OS.
Power source: servo motor manufactured by Futaba Corp.
[Robot Mode SPEC]
Maximum walking speed: 1 km/h, gripping weight: 0.1 kg.
[Vehicle Mode SPEC]
Maximum traveling speed: 10km/h, minimum road clearance: 40 mm.
Welcome to the latest edition of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast! This episode features your host for the evening, ScottyP, along with Seibertron, Rotorstorm and special guest, Shadowbeast. Tonight we discuss those newly annouced Year of The Goat platinum figures, fun times a New York Comic Con, road trippin' to TFCon, Angry Birds, the drool worth Legacy book and the ever elusive combat heroes *whew*
Episode 103 "Road Trip" is available directly and in our RSS Feed and should appear on iTunes and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.
Well the time has come for the cast to start getting their things together and hittin' the road to Chicago this weekend! Yup it's time for TFCon!
(09:43-22:00)
So word on the streets is that next year, it's the Year of the Goat. Well it must be true because these interesting guys were just announced... hmmm.
(Clear plastic and gold, clear plastic and gold..Ev'ryone wishes for clear plastic and gold *cough cough*)
(22:00 - 37:13)
Our very own Seibertron was lucky enough to be on hand last weekend for the New York Comic Con and we've got the scoop on all the new Transformers goodies.
First up, we'll be getting the ball rolling on the new Generations figures that were on display at NYCC, Thundercracker and Huffer!
(Yay more seekers!)
(37:13 - 44:58)
We also got a glimpse of what the new Robots in Disguise figures are going to look like.
(44:58 - 01:09:19)
Plus we also got a sneak peak of the upcoming cartoon coming to Cartoon Network next year!
(01:09:19 - 01:25:15)
The new Transformers Legacy book has finally been released and man is it glorious!
(01:25:15 - 01:32:30)
With the demise of the Contruct-bots confirmed it was a pleasant surprise to see..... MORE KREOS! We'll discuss the crazy new characters coming to the blind bags and more!
(Please Hasbro...just give us back our blind bag codes!)
(01:32:30-01:42:00)
The new Transformers Angry Birds has hit iTunes but has any of the cast actually played it? You'll have to tune in to find out. We'll also chat about the toys and whether or not they will make it into the collections of those who need ALL THE THINGS!
(01:42:00 - 01:49:18)
The ever elusive Combat Heroes...only read about but never seen...until now! Seibertron got his hands on Combat Hero Optimus Prime and Megatron and has given us an in-depth look at these great figures!
(Are these the only photographs of Prime outside of the packaging ?! )
(01:49:18 - 01:55:37)
So yeah, Stan Bush was in town at the beginning of the month for Melodic Rock fest...and our resident rock chick breaks down what it was like
(01:55:37 - 02:07:45)
With TFCon being this weekend, the cast dives back into some discussion on conventions in general and what the future may hold.
(02:07:45 - 02:30:45)
Of course we close out the night with some bragging rights
Thanks everyone for listening and we appreciate the continued support! Don't forget, the show only gets better if you tell us how. Drop us a review on iTunes and be sure to tell us what you love, what you hate, and what you want to hear!
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Fellow Seibertron.com member, podcaster and professional voice actor jON3.0 has shared with us a new video he has worked on in collaboration with the Auralnauts, in which he features as Optimus Prime and Kelsey Grammer. The title of the humorous video? 10 Guaranteed Improvements To Transformers: Age Of Extinction. Check it out embedded below.
Here's something a little different: a Vine 'review' clip by セガ・サウンド・ターミナル featuring the upcoming Transformers Megadrive Megatron figure, showing off the toy's transformation in full colour and some of the posability in the process. Check it out embedded below!
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