Transformers: EarthSpark
Transformers: EarthSpark is an upcoming American computer-animated streaming television series based on the Transformers franchise by Hasbro. It is set to debut on Paramount+ in November 2022.[2] Its executive producers are Nicole Dubuc and Ant Ward. The series is owned and distributed by Hasbro,[1] and it was co-developed by Hasbro's Entertainment One and Nickelodeon, with animation services provided by ICON Creative Studio. The first season will consist of 26 episodes.[3][4]
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Genre | Science fiction Action Action comedy |
Based on | Transformers by Hasbro and Takara Tomy |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Distributor | Hasbro[1] |
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Original network | Paramount+[2] |
Premise
The civil war between the Autobots and the Decepticons has relocated to a planet far from Cybertron, Earth. There, a new breed of Transformers emerges, when a multicultural family adopts them, ensuring their survival and the ties they make to their lineage.[5]
Production
In early 2021, Hasbro announced two animated series based on the Transformers brand. The first was a series based on the BotBots line for Netflix, and the other was a then-untitled series set to air on Nickelodeon in 2022.[6] The series' official title, Transformers: Earthspark, was revealed in February 2022 with a release window set for fall of that year.[7] On March 24, 2022, it was announced that the series would debut on the Paramount+ streaming service in November 2022.[2]
References
- "Hasbro, Inc. trademark for Transformers: Earthspark". February 15, 2022.
- Lynch, Jason (March 24, 2022). "Nickelodeon Expands Franchises in Upfront In-Person Return". Adweek.
- Denise Petski (February 25, 2021). "Nickelodeon Orders Transformers Animated Comedy Series Based On Hasbro Franchise". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- Petski, Denise (February 15, 2022). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Villain Movies, 'Transformers' Series & More Heading To Paramount+ & Nickelodeon". Deadline. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- "Paramount+ Expands Kids' Slate with New 'Transformers,' 'Dora,' 'TMNT,' 'SpongeBob' & More from Nickelodeon". 15 February 2022.
- Denise Petski (February 25, 2021). "Nickelodeon Orders Transformers Animated Comedy Series Based On Hasbro Franchise". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- Petski, Denise (February 15, 2022). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Villain Movies, 'Transformers' Series & More Heading To Paramount+ & Nickelodeon". Deadline. Retrieved February 15, 2022.